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LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is celebrating a huge milestone, 50 years of providing advanced healthcare services to the region.
REVIVE training helps the community become aware of what to do should they encounter an overdose situation.
Even with the large increase, U.S. life expectancy is only back to 77 years, 6 months — about what it was two decades ago.
One of Christiansburg’s firefighters is fighting the battle of his life, but the good news is he doesn’t have to do it alone.
The NICU will help treat premature infants and newborns with infections, breathing difficulties, growth restrictions, and maternal health concerns.
Healing Wheels pays for Uber rides and other transportation costs for patients in chemo therapy at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.
In a small study, 35 students attended lectures at a University in Austria.
No Shave November is a great way promote a serious topic, since many men don't always pay attention to their health.
Patients and doctors say the health insurance claims process is increasingly lacking humanity as one major insurance company is taken to court over its use of a computer program.
Health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
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On Thanksgiving Day 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign to help families dive into their health history. Since then, it has become a yearly event to raise public awareness about the importance of discussing health.
Christiansburg EMS can now offer whole blood transfusions and services to patients.
A company has voluntarily recalled two of their over-the-counter children’s pain and fever medication due to an acetaminophen instability.
The district is partnering with Hazel Health to increase accessibility and reduce the mental health stigma.
The Big Island fire has spread 7,614 acres and is 27% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The forecast calls for light west winds to disperse smoke along I-81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Communities near the Matts Creek fire in Bedford County kept a watchful eye on its progress Friday, as an interagency incident management team took command of the response.
Several students at the Virginia Military Institute say the smoke messed up their day-to-day schedule.
The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District (PDHD) is issuing a notice about a skunk testing positive for rabies in the Burnham Woods Community.
Amazon is pulling seven brands of eye drops from its online marketplace after guidance from the Food and Drug Administration.
The alert is due to high levels of particulates caused by wildfire smoke, according to the department.
Several localities are experiencing thick smoke due to the Matt’s Creek wildfire.
Measles cases have increased by 18% and deaths from measles have increased by 43% compared to 2022, according to a report by the CDC and WHO.
The Virginia General Assembly requested that the CCA examine the approaches other states have taken to control consumable hemp products.
Finding ways to heal veterans is a goal for many organizations, but there’s a unique program using horses as part of their therapy in Franklin County.
The veterans in Southwest Virginia have proven their commitment to our country and now programs are committed to helping those former service members have access to the care they need.
Julie Atkins lost her son Lucas to diabetes in 2021.
Lung Cancer kills more people in the United States than any other cancer and LewisGale Medical Center is using advanced technology to fight those statistics.
The Radiation Oncology Program Director at Virginia Western Community College said the program is five semesters and has a 99% job placement rate.
The powder form of amoxicillin has been in shortage since October 2022, according to the FDA.
Adoption specialist says the process runs smoother when there's a relationship between the birth mom and the adoptive parents.
More than 30 dogs have recovered and are available for adoption.
The FDA has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children.
People in the NRV held flowers on their walk to represent their personal connection to the disease.
“So, xero tosum pigmatosum is rare genetic disease that affects one in a million."
A safe medication regularly used on horses is now making a dangerous appearance in humans.
The retreats include free food, giveaways, games and more.
A look at some of the changes you need to know for 2024
Come Nov. 5, daylight saving time is out and standard time is in, and will last until March 10.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows significant death rate increases for white and Native American infants, infant boys and babies born at 37 weeks or earlier.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley's newest program.
Counselor Decca Knight says if your child has generalized anxiety, maybe they don't need as much information about volatile events in the world.
Seniors who receive Medicare benefits could see some relief from high drug prices next year.
Before you stop at the first house, doctors have some tips to keep in mind for a safe holiday.
Families and individuals in the program get help going through grief.
The Virginia Dental Association wants to help families keep the treats from turning future dental visits into something out of a horror movie.
Roanoke City continues to have one of the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in the state.
The FDA advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health.
Parents are being warned not to buy a brand of fruit puree pouches because they may contain extremely high concentrations of lead.