There were 2,408 Virginia residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 7.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 1,166 Virginia residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 4.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 1,543 Virginia residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 5 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Salem VA Medical Center reported that six patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The Hunter Holmes McGuire Richmond VA Medical Center reported that 11 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The Hampton VA Medical Center reported that 281 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.