Virginia Department of Health hit with $219M in federal cuts; eliminates 500 jobs

(© BoOm – Generated with AI – stock.adobe.com)The Virginia Department of Health had more than $219 million in funds rescinded by the federal government leading to the elimination of more than 500 contract positions.

Thirteen full-time positions and 517 contract positions have been placed on hold or eliminated, VDH told AFP in a statement on Monday.