Newswise Focus Channel: Hidden - Virginia

Arlington, Va., Named 'Fittest City' in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:05:55 EST

Arlington, Virginia, has been named "America's Fittest City" in the annual American Fitness Index(r) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health.The ACSM / Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index evaluated America's 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators.

Virginians Say Research Investment Improves Health, Economy

Virginia Tech — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:05:26 EST

Virginians across the political spectrum (84%) say investing in research is important to the state's economy, according to new survey released today .

Estimating the economic impact of electric vehicle charging stations

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:35:17 EST

JOBS EVSE is an online tool that allows users to quickly estimate the economic impacts associated with the development, construction and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Hospital Retaliates by Suspending Top ICU Dr. for Lawsuit He Filed to use Safe & Effective Treatments on COVID-19 Patients

Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC Alliance) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:07 EST

Paul Marik, MD, one of the world's leading critical care physicians and the Director of the ICU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, part of Sentara Healthcare, was in a Virginia courtroom fighting to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients while his employer was placing a letter notifying him of suspension of hospital privileges on his desk in his hospital office.

Judge Hears Case Filed by Renowned ICU Doctor: Do Doctors or Administrators Decide Treatment for Critically Ill COVID Patients?

Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC Alliance) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:30:49 EST

Arguments over a complaint filed in the Circuit Court for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, were presented today to decide if patients of one of the world's most published critical care physicians can be given lifesaving treatments for COVID-19 that a local hospital system has prohibited.

Court Hearing Set in World-Leading ICU Doctor's Lawsuit to Decide if Doctors or Hospital Administrators Determine Treatment for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC Alliance) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:00:32 EST

After filing a complaint in the Circuit Court for the City of Norfolk, Virginia on November 9, Paul Marik, MD, one of the most highly published critical care physicians in the world and the Director of the ICU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital will be given his day in court. The hearing set for Thursday, November 18, could lead to the reinstatement of several treatments that are currently banned by the Sentara Healthcare System.

Election Day 2021: American University Experts Available to Share Insights and Commentary

American University — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:35:39 EST

Arlington, Va., Named 'Fittest City' in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:05:25 EST

CSM and the Anthem Foundation release the 2021 American Fitness Index, ranking America's 100 largest cities on health behaviors, chronic disease and community infrastructure indicators. Arlington, Va. earned the title of "America's Fittest City." Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; St. Paul, Minnesota; Irvine, California; Portland, Oregon; and Atlanta, Georgia; round out the top 10 fittest cities.

UVA-Designed COVID-19 Swab to Support High-Priority Testing Across Virginia

University of Virginia Health System — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:30:51 EST

The Commonwealth of Virginia will receive 60,000 nasopharyngeal swabs weekly to support high-priority COVID-19 testing across the state, thanks to a collaboration led by University of Virginia faculty to design this key testing supply.

U.S. News & World Report: UVA Again No. 1 Hospital in Virginia

University of Virginia Health System — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:30:27 EST

For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia.

FCC Grant to Expand UVA Health's COVID-19 Telehealth Care

University of Virginia Health System — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:05:18 EST

The Federal Communications Commission awarded UVA Health $767,139 this week to expand UVA's use of telehealth for patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Antibody testing to reveal extent of infections across Va.

University of Virginia Health System — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:38 EST

UVA Health has partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and other hospitals around the state to determine how many Virginians have been infected with COVID-19 - and how many remain at risk.

Academy for Eating Disorders Announces 2019 Class of Fellows

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:55:00 EST

Academy for Eating Disorders Announces 2019 Class of Fellows

The Treatment Plenary at the International Conference on Eating Disorders to Address the Evidence for Short-Term Treatments for Eating Disorders

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:55:00 EST

The Treatment Plenary at the International Conference on Eating Disorders to address the evidence for short-term treatments for eating disorders

Hearings Highlight Vaccine Access, Knowledge, Policy Gaps

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:05:43 EST

With evidence that the number of measles cases and outbreaks this year is already well on track to exceed last year's numbers, today's Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing is drawing urgent attention to a central tenet of public health: vaccines save lives.

SURA Releases Jefferson Lab Economic Impact Study

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:00:15 EST

A new study commissioned by the Southeastern Universities Research Association on the local, state and nationwide impacts of the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has found that the laboratory generated $556.9 million in output and provided labor income for 3,448 workers nationwide last year.

ICED Sociocultural Plenary to Address Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:55:00 EST

ICED Sociocultural Plenary to address eating disorders in the LGBTQ+ community

Daylight Saving time change can enhance driver fatigue, drowsy driving

Virginia Tech — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:00:10 EST

'We Use Every Second of Our Day': 3 Stories of International Women at UVA Darden

University of Virginia Darden School of Business — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:05:15 EST

The MBA student body at Darden is composed of roughly 39 percent women, and about one-third of the class was born outside of the United States. As International Women's Day approaches on 8 March, The Darden Report presents the stories of three such women who chose to earn their MBA at the School.

Former Israeli Ambassador Explains Role of 'Hydro-Diplomacy' in Middle East at UVA Darden

University of Virginia Darden School of Business — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:05:15 EST

Delivering a keynote address at Darden at the World Water Events organized by UVA's Global Water Initiative, Ram Aviram, the former Israeli ambassador to Greece and chief of staff for former President Shimon Peres, detailed the efforts to negotiate water rights in the politically tumultuous Jordan River Basin.