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Virginia Funds Cancer Screenings for Firefighters | Richmond News
Virginia’s new state budget allocates $2 million annually to help career firefighters get early cancer screenings—offering $350 per eligible test—after years of advocacy led by survivors like Steve Weissman, a 46-year veteran who founded the Firefighter Cancer Support Network after his own battle with cancer. While this is a major step, it currently only covers career firefighters, leaving volunteer departments—70% of Virginia’s—unaddressed. Governor Spanberger plans to expand coverage statewide, recognizing that true safety means protecting every firefighter, no matter their role. Listen in…
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