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VA employee files EHR lawsuit, claiming lack of accessibility features
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee is suing the VA over its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), over claims the system is inaccessible to employees and veterans with disabilities. The lawsuit claims VA’s new Oracle-Cerner EHR doesn’t work with assistive devices, such as screen readers that allow...
Weigh In: Meetings Give Residents Chances to Learn, Provide Feedback
This is the second in a series of blog posts, titled “Weigh In,” that highlight the many ways in which residents can engage with the City and its leadership to provide input into policy development and decision-making. The residents of Virginia Beach are invited to participate in City...
Bob Good makes decision on recount, 5th District results certified
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post Bob Good makes decision on recount, 5th District results certified appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Executive order aims to improve maternal health in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes for mothers, including hundreds of deaths every year. It's the reason behind Governor Glenn Youngkin's latest move to improve support for moms, babies, and families across Virginia. On June 26, Youngkin issued Executive Order...
WWE Hall of Fame legends John Bradshaw Layfield and Gerald Brisco in Virginia Beach at Bojangles on Holland Rd this Wednesday to record live their popular podcast
WWF/WWE and Old School, Jim Crockett Promotions/Mid Atlantic Wrestling fans rejoice! This Wednesday July 3rd, at the Virginia Beach Bojangles at 3541 Holland Road, wrestling fans and Bojangles customers, will have the opportunity to see and hear two WWE legendary Hall of Famers: John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) and Gerald Brisco, in the store live. John and Gerald will be doing a special appearance with a first time ever, destination live recording of their popular podcast “Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw.”
SCC urging Virginians to check insurance coverage before vacations this summer
In the event of an injury during a vacation, knowing what your insurance covers and where you'll be able to get care is important. The bureau recommends keeping policy information and insurance cards on hand while on a trip.
Suffolk dive team members reflect on MMMBT recovery mission
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It was a recovery mission hours in the making, with a 55-year-old Florida man who also had a Hampton address that went over the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel Monday morning and plunged into the water. Several agencies worked together to get the car out of the...
'It just felt like home:' Norcom star Outten verbally commits to Virginia Tech
PORTSMOUTH, VA (WTKR)- Matthew Outten has seen others from Hampton Roads go on and play college football at Virginia Tech. Now he'll get to do the same. The I.C. Norcom wide receiver verbally committed to the Hokies Monday afternoon during a ceremony at his Portsmouth home. He picked Virginia Tech over Penn State, Maryland and Syracuse.
Trump-backed challenger ousts House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good
Trump-backed state Sen. John McGuire officially ousted House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-Va.) in Virginia's 5th Congressional District GOP primary on Tuesday, following a contentious race that split the chamber's Republicans. Why it matters: Good's loss provides Trump with another win over a lawmaker he repeatedly accused of being...
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