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 comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/732b5c9cdc8a12b5