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Anyone who has these medications is asked to immediately make sure they are stored out of reach and sight of children and then contact Kroger.

In Virginia, one in three people have diabetes. Nine out of 10 don't know they have it.

It’s no secret that the heat and humidity have hit the Roanoke Valley over the last week.

Parents should keep an eye on children’s body temperatures. High body temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and severe cases can even lead to death.

Foresight Health now has a website where people can apply and submit their resumes.

The report from the Guttmacher Institute counted more than 930,000 abortions in the U.S. in 2020.

The advisory board would have a total of five members, two of which would have a clinical healthcare background.

Officials say “Olumiant” blocks an enzyme that leads to inflammation caused by severe alopecia areata.

According to a study from the CDC, the largest spike happened during the pandemic.

The gap in baby formula plant inspections, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting new scrutiny from Congress and government watchdogs investigating the series of missteps that led to the crisis.

BAPS Charities hosted its annual "In the Joy of Others" walk/run at Elmwood Park this morning.

A fundraising campaign has brought in about $130,000 for the statue outside the Roanoke Municipal Building, and a documentary about Roanoke’s hidden histories.

VBCPS said the high school’s administration, counselors, and support staff are ready to address staff and student needs.

Per the resolution, SOVAH Health will also comply with additional anti-diversion measures and increased oversight.

Dr. Cynthia Morrow said during her virtual Tuesday briefing that she is “cautiously optimistic" COVID cases are heading in the right direction.

The experts at NerdWallet say if you can afford it, get a Medicare advisor or advocate.

Sammy Mabe is celebrating 50 years of service at the hospital.

In Roanoke, efforts to end the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A included a vaccine clinic for restaurant workers Monday.

Student Anne Nelson who helped design and built the letter “V” says she’s grateful to be adding something to symbolic to her community.

The clinic will be held Monday, June 6 at the Williamson Road Branch Library from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith stopped by Giles County on June 2, to find out ways Congress can make telehealth more accessible.

Some of these resources are free and covered by grants.

The company says the process will be done in phases over the next couple of years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is doubling down on its authority to issue a mask mandate for U.S. travelers.

Carilion Roanoke is one of the only NP/PA wilderness medicine programs in the country, and also the region’s only Level 1 trauma center.

Mark Howard, CEO of The Hughes Center, said the new facility is a much needed upgrade.

Help For Our Heroes assists first responders and veterans overcome addiction, depression, suicide, and ptsd.

The World Health Organization’s top monkeypox expert said she doesn’t expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns about the disease, including how exactly it’s spreading and whether the suspension of mass smallpox immunization decades ago may somehow be speeding its transmission.

The liver infection has resulted in 12 hospitalizations so far.

Entrepreneur who graduated Virginia Tech shares her journey of why she started her own skin safe clothing brand.