Remley

No radiation has been discovered in Virginia, but state Health Commissioner Karen Remley said she asked that routine quarterly monitoring be conducted this week instead of next week as scheduled.

Japan radiation makes way to U.S. 2011

The quick process is necessary, Health Commissioner Karen Remley explained to the Board of Health on Friday, because a bill adopted by the General Assembly last month requires new rules to be written within 280 days.

Influx of political appointees sets stage in Virginia for abortion clinic overhaul 2011

Virginia Department of Health Commissioner Karen Remley said exercise and eating healthy foods are among several ways to improve health and wellness.

Va. heart attack death rates fall 2011

Health Commissioner Karen Remley told the board's 14 members a 15th seat is currently vacant at their quarterly meeting in Richmond that a law adopted by the General Assembly last month requires that rules be written no more than 280 days after Gov.

Speedy process for new abortion clinic rules outlined 2011

The quick process is necessary, Health Commissioner Karen Remley explained to the Board of Health on Friday, because a bill adopted by the General Assembly last month requires new rules to be written within 280 days.

Influx of political appointees sets stage in Virginia for abortion clinic overhaul 2011

Remley told board members that Mc­Don­nell will sign the regulations by January 1, after which they will go into effect.

Speedy process for new abortion clinic rules outlined 2011

Remley said the gathering aimed to raise awareness about heart health among Virginians, and shows that health pracitioners have made prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease a top priority.

Va. heart attack death rates fall 2011

According to Remley, health department staff will review regulations adopted by 21 other states that have clinic licensure from now until May, including conducting interviews with their counterparts in other areas.

Speedy process for new abortion clinic rules outlined 2011

Remley said that timeframe triggers the state's emergency regulatory process -- rather than a more plodding standard process that typically takes more than two years.

Speedy process for new abortion clinic rules outlined 2011

Emergency room treatment for suspected flu in Virginia reached an all-time high of 14.2 percent this week, Remley said.

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