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06/21/2021 - The Hill by: Morgan Chalfant
WASHINGTON, DC - President Biden on Friday pleaded with Americans who have not yet gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so as soon as possible, citing the danger posed by the new delta variant.
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06/21/2021 - The Associated Press by: John Raby
CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice declared an end to the state's indoor mask requirement Sunday as a $1 million winner was revealed in a drawing for residents who have received the coronavirus vaccine.
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06/21/2021 - WVNews by: Charles Young
CHARLESTON, WV - The metrics used to measure the impact of COVID-19 in West Virginia continue to show improvements, according to state officials.
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06/21/2021 - Modern Healthcare by: Steven Ross Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC - The past decade drove quick and necessary expansion of community health centers fueled largely by billions in grant funding provided through the Affordable Care Act.
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06/21/2021 - Modern Healthcare by: Jessie Hellmann
WASHINGTON, DC - For Baylor Scott & White Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alex Arroliga and Chief Nursing Officer Janice Walker, having a close working relationship built on mutual respect, constant communication and shared goals and accountability before COVID-19 hit meant the system was better prepared to save lives and protect front-line nurses and doctors as the pandemic worsened.
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06/21/2021 - Modern Healthcare by: Jessie Hellmann
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Democrats are hoping to pass a slew of healthcare priorities later this year aimed at expanding access to coverage and making it more affordable for patients.
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06/21/2021 - The Register-Herald
CHARLESTON, WV - A Harvard health economist has testified that prescription opioids have caused an estimated $3.3 billion in damages in a West Virginia community.
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