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New Kent school officials mull options for busing to day care facilities
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (614+ words) NEW KENT " Some parents from New Kent County have raised concerns about the loss of bus transportation services to before- and after-school day cares as the school division eyes ending an exemption for students outside designated zones. Parents reacted to…...
King and Queen's high school receives state grant for security equipment
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) KING AND QUEEN " Central High School in King and Queen County will receive new security measures thanks to a safety investment package of more than $200, 000. The Virginia Department of Education recently awarded $176, 016 to Central High School via the state's Security…...
#Parent Life Unsc Rxipted: When doing no harm is better than being right
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (411+ words) Many of us have heard the age-old adage, "First, do no harm." This is one of the primary principles taught to health care professionals throughout their training process. While this statement may be short and sweet, its meaning has a…...
Column: Give teenagers the tools they need to manage stress
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), I see teens in my office every week struggling with depression, anxiety and stress. When we talk about what they can do to feel better, they instantly state the "what-no-to-dos: Don't do…...
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (520+ words) Australian e Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Friday that information on her agency's website, esafety. gov. au, explained the new laws and how to navigate them. Starting Dec. 10, platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, X and You Tube…...
Hampton Roads hospitals say they won't make immediate changes to hepatitis B vaccine policy
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (285+ words) Two of Hampton Roads" major health care providers will not make any immediate changes to their policies on administering the hepatitis B vaccine following last week"s vote by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee to end its…...
Virginia medical leaders sign letter denouncing CDC hepatitis B stance
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (531+ words) Four of the top medical leaders in Virginia have signed a letter opposing a vote last week by a Centers for Disease Control committee to end the agency's recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns at birth. If…...
Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students
2+ week, 6+ day ago (519+ words) A sharp decline in the number of international students enrolled in graduate-level programs is hitting home at'Virginia'colleges and universities, which have lost millions of dollars in tuition and fee revenue as President'Donald Trump'has tightened restrictions on visas for foreign students…...
For teens with substance abuse disorders, a new school offers hope and a place to learn
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (747+ words) CHESAPEAKE " Jalaya wants to be an animator one day. But first, the Chesapeake sophomore has to finish high school " which means prevailing over a dreaded geometry class. And overcoming a drug addiction. But Jalaya is not alone. As a student…...
Virginia lawmakers advance creation of child care assistance program to match employer contributions
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (589+ words) Legislation is advancing through the General Assembly that would incentivize employers to contribute to the child care costs of their employees. "This is not a magic wand," said Grace Reef, an early childhood policy consultant. "It is not going to…...