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But a bid to add vision, hearing coverage to Medicare lasted longer in the spotlight
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But a bid to add vision, hearing coverage to Medicare lasted longer in the spotlight
With some local CVS pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccinations, people in Central Virginia will have more opportunities to get a dose amid short supply and systems that have proven frustrating for many wanting to be immunized. The Central Virginia Health District, made up of Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, started offering vaccines to people 65 years old and older, certain essential workers and adults with certain underlying conditions three weeks ago when it entered Phase 1b of vaccination rollout. At the time, health officials said they were expecting to receive about 3,050 doses...
Med students miffed over vaccine snub: 'It feels like we are not valued' and last updated 2021-01-08 11:27:01-05 RICHMOND, Va. -- On the first day of 2021, the VCU Health System told medical students they would be pulled out of clinical duties for 60 - 90 days and not prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Many medical students were upset with that decision. "I can't imagine trusting a Zoom trained physician," one medical student, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of retribution from the school, said when they heard the news. They argued the CDC recommended health care students...