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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for 2026-07-20 ( 11 items )  
American Society for Radiation Oncology: Congressional Briefing Highlights Urgent Threats to Radiation Therapy Access and Bipartisan Solutions (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Congressional briefing highlights urgent threats to radiation therapy access and bipartisan solutions ASTRO joins House Cancer Caucus leaders to focus on Medicare reimbursement reform and protecting patient access to essential cancer care - With recent Medicare payment changes raising new concerns about access to radiation therapy, physician leaders from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will join House Can more PR

ASTRO Applauds the Introduction of the Patients First Act (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO applauds the introduction of the Patients First Act In response to today's introduction of the Patients First Act, legislation aimed at improving patient access to care, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from CEO Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO. "The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauds Representatives John Joyce, Greg Murphy and Kim Schrier, along with  more PR

Center for Excellence in Education: Students Earn Top Awards at RSI India (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 13 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * Students Earn Top Awards at RSI India Thirty-two Indian high school students attended prestigious program to foster STEM education. - The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce the award winners for oral and written presentations at Research Science Initiative India (RSI-India) sponsored by the Adani Group, chosen from thirty-two participants by an eminent panel of judges. "The Adani Group is commended for  more PR

Inova Blood Donor Services Announces Upcoming Community Blood Drives (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 14 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova Blood Donor Services announces upcoming community blood drives Leesburg, VA - Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) invites the Loudoun County community to roll up their sleeves and save lives by donating blood at several upcoming blood drives. Your donation can make a critical difference for patients in need. Thursday, July 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leesburg Town Hall Blood Drive Hosted by Leesburg Women in Government 25 West Mark more PR

Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Academy equips Ambassadors with the skills, knowledge,  more PR

Money Magazine Gives UVA 5 Stars, Again (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Money Magazine gives UVA 5 stars, again Money Magazine has given the University of Virginia a five-star rating, its highest score, in its new "Best Colleges Ranking." "Known as a 'public Ivy,' the University of Virginia offers in-state students a top-notch education at a reasonable price," the news outlet wrote. "The icing on the cake? UVA is the only U.S. college where students hang out and study inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to  more PR

Moody's Awards UVA Highest Possible Credit Rating (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Moody's awards UVA highest possible credit rating The University of Virginia has earned an "Aaa" long-term issuer rating from Moody's Ratings, completing a sweep of the highest possible credit ratings from the nation's three major bond rating agencies. Combined with the University's existing top ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, the Moody's affirmation reflects UVA's financial strength, disciplined fiscal management, long-term  more PR

Norfolk Southern Names Will DeShazor Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 -- Norfolk Southern issued the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern Names Will DeShazor Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Will DeShazor Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Brian Barr. DeShazor is a 21-year Norfolk Southern operations leader with broad experience across the railroad. In this new role, he will oversee the railroad's intermodal and automotive operations, supporting safe, more PR

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient City of Ocala Recreation & Parks to expand water safety education and swim lesson programs - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant: City of Ocala Recreation &  more PR

Rob Wittman's Cuts to Medicaid Could Cost Him His Seat [NOTUS] (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rob Wittman's Cuts to Medicaid Could Cost Him His Seat [NOTUS] * New reporting is highlighting how Rob Wittman's vote for devastating health care cuts could cost him his seat in November. NOTUS reports that Wittman lied to Virginians when he initially promised he would not support steep health care cuts: " Wittman, a ten-term Republican, told party leadership last summer that he wouldn't support the "One Big Beautiful Bill" be more PR

UVA President Names Committee to Help Compose University's Next Strategic Plan (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA president names committee to help compose University's next strategic plan University of Virginia President Scott Beardsley on Monday chartered a committee of students, staff, Board of Visitors members and faculty leaders, including several alumni, to assist him in developing a long-term strategic plan for the University. Jennifer West, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and R. Marc Johnson, who has degrees from the Sch more PR