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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...
Biden blames foreign travel for debate debacle, says he almost fell asleep on stage
President Biden on Tuesday blamed foreign travel for his poor debate performance, saying that he almost fell asleep on the stage last week. “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate,” he said while talking to donors at a fundraiser in Virginia. “I didn’t…
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...
Large-scale computing facilities spurring growth in electricity demand
New information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration has found that growth in commercial demand for electricity is concentrated in a handful of states seeing rapid development of large-scale computing facilities like data centers. Electricity ... Read More » The post Large-scale computing facilities spurring growth in electricity demand appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
36th Annual Salem Fair returns: What you need to know
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Fair has been a place of entertainment since 1988. It brings back the fun from Wednesday, July 3 through Saturday, July 14 at the Salem Civic Center/Taliaferro Complex. Organizers said the fair sees up to 350,000 people attend every year. There will be about...
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.
Get ready to run and raise money at Four on the Fourth
VINTON, Va. – The Town of Vinton is helping give back to youngsters with its annual Four on the Fourth race. It’s to raise money for all ten Boys and Girls Clubs located in Southwest Virginia. Some of the locations are in Roanoke City and Roanoke County, Salem City, Montgomery and Franklin Counties.
EARLY YEARS: Jill’s Buddy Camp celebrates 40 years of history, offering summer camp to preschoolers of all abilities
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) -Five year-old Laila is a cute little chatterbox, and she loves being a Little Buddy at Jill’s Buddy Camp. “When it’s nighttime, when it’s morning, we get, I get rainbow marshmallows,” says Laila. Teacher Lindsey Smart has been involved with Jill’s Buddy Camp...
Gunshot or firework? Here’s how you can tell the difference
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As communities gear up for the Fourth of July holiday, distinguishing between gunshots and fireworks becomes crucial — and sometimes confusing. Lieutenant Andrew Ashby of the Roanoke Police Department notes an uptick in “shots fired” calls during this period. “About the first week...
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