As we continue our coverage of healthcare concerns across our hometowns, one of the key issues surrounding the stability of hospitals in Southwest Virginia is workforce recruitment and retention.
A rural health care shortage — our hometowns face a dire issue. Maybe you’ve heard about it. Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself. Now, it could get worse.
The Virginia Department of Health reports that in April alone, there were 1,700 emergency room and urgent care visits tied to tick bites or tick-borne illnesses.
A new report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care (VJCH) finds 13 of the 36 rural hospitals operating in the Commonwealth are at risk of closing.
A grandmother in Louisiana lost limbs after going into septic shock, the final and most severe stage of sepsis, and she has found new purpose helping others.
As temperatures warm up and people spend more time outside, mosquitoes will be out more, and health experts say these flying insects can be more than just a nuisance — they also carry diseases that can make you sick.
The Virginia Department of Health is urging Virginians to take precautions against ticks as Lyme disease cases continue to increase across the state and nation.
“Virginia is making clear that a fair day’s work comes with the dignity of being able to stay home when you are sick or need to care for a sick family member,”
A lawsuit filed in Tazewell County Circuit Court challenges the legality of a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution if approved by voters on Nov. 3.
The extreme heat moving into our area this week is not only uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous, especially for first responders working outside in heavy gear.
