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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Evans Stewart reports that Friday, February 28, features above-normal temperatures, reaching 61°F. Saturday may hit around 70°F before a temperature drop to the upper 20s on Sunday due to a cold front. Sunday will be breezy and chilly, with highs only around 40°F. March 1 signals the start of meteorological spring, contrasting with the astronomical spring beginning around March 21. Looking ahead, temperatures will fluctuate, with lows of 47°F on Monday, rising to 71°F by Wednesday, which might bring severe thunderstorms. Forecasts indicate a 15% chance of severe storms on that day, warranting close attention.

We will be experiencing a wave of temperatures the over the next 7 days.

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www.youtube.com – 12 On Your Side – 2025-02-28 17:59:06

SUMMARY: Richmond has launched a new small business recovery grant fund to aid businesses impacted by the January Water Crisis. Many local businesses, like Philly Vegan, suffered significant losses during a week of closure. Co-owner Samuel Vinie reported that the crisis cost his business tens of thousands of dollars, highlighting the financial strain on small businesses. The grant fund will provide $500,000, sourced from Richmond’s Economic Development Authority, Altria, and Dominion Energy. Details on eligibility and funding amounts will be released in early March, with applications open from March 17th to 28th, offering hope for recovery.

Meantime, many small businesses in Richmond are still feeling the trickle down effects of January’s water crisis.

Story: https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/02/28/richmond-launches-new-small-business-recovery-grant-fund-help-after-water-crisis/

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virginiamercury.com – Charlotte Rene Woods – 2025-02-28 13:34:00

Bringing the doctor to your doorstep: Rural Virginia clinics expand telehealth access

by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
February 28, 2025

Southwest Virginia-based health clinics are partnering with a telehealth company and UVA Health to bolster rural healthcare. 

The Health Wagon in Wise and UVA Health in Charlottesville announced they’re teaming up this week to distribute TytoCare devices — a telehealth tool people can use at home — to uninsured families. 

The devices use the internet to connect with healthcare providers for real-time remote evaluations and exams ranging from heart and lung checks to ear and throat exams or temperature readings. This also can eliminate the need to visit a hospital or clinic, which can be a barrier for many rural Virginians that may need to travel further for access to care. 

“This program is groundbreaking for families in our region,” said Teresa Tyson, Health Wagon’s CEO. “It not only brings high-quality diagnostic tools into homes but also ensures that patients receive timely care without the need to travel long distances, which is often a challenge in rural communities.”

Health Wagon clinics provide free medical, dental, pharmacy and vision to underserved communities in several Southwest Virginia localities. Clinics like Health Wagon along with free clinics or Federally Qualified Health Centers around the state have been critical to provide care for under or uninsured Virginians. About 6.5% of Virginians are uninsured, according to Kaiser Family Foundation data.

Jazlyn Rowe, the nurse practitioner overseeing the project, said that patients can call 276-328-8850 and “ask to speak to Heather to request a device.” People can also ask for the devices when they visit the clinic. 

The devices are available to under or uninsured Health Wagon patients, Rowe said, “as there is a great need in this area for remote monitoring.”

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