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Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The theme is “An Enchanted Evening,” with elements of magic woven throughout the evening, plus music and auctions.
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Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:36 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
February is American Heart Month, and that can be a great time to check in with your health.
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Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Go Red for Women.
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Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Watch for warning signs that there may be a problem with postpartum depression.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:02 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
The infections were caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
Legislation targeting the high cost of prescription drugs could face a key vote this week in Richmond, and a group of Virginia doctors is urging state lawmakers to take action.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:08 PM EST
|By The Associated Press and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it are resistant to standard antibiotics.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
“And so it was kind of like they came in and said hey we’re shutting down and tonight’s your last day,” explained Shelton.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:31 PM EST
|By Riley Wyant
Over 5,000 people hit the pavement to “March for Life” and rally against abortion at the Virginia State Capitol Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
Parents should be aware of the warning signs of depression and anxiety in kids.
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Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
How treatment options can change if you're at high risk for breast cancer
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:59 AM EST
|By CNN Newsource Staff
The CDC says most of the people infected reported using artificial tears, with the most common brand being EzriCare.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:41 AM EST
|By Kimberly McBroom
After dealing with her baby's feeding issue, Myriam Sandler decided to share her journey with other moms
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
|By JONEL ALECCIA
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said he would create a new human foods program led by a deputy commissioner with authority over policy, strategy and regulatory activities for the part of the agency that oversees 80% of the foods Americans eat.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Nourishing Your Baby Workshops are provided for parents.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:47 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
UVA Health is teaming up with some other medical partners to expand access to healthcare in the commonwealth.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:03 PM EST
|By Anahita Jafary
Cervical cancer is the fourth-most common cancer in women, and also affects men.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:32 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
James Madison University and its Empowerment3 center visited the Rivermont School in Roanoke, Virginia on January 28.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
The "hoses" won the game over the "guns' 2-1.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:35 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Annual scholarship benefits students at the School of Medicine.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Moms Under Pressure Program aims to create an infrastructure that can be replicated to other communities
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:23 PM EST
|By CNN Newsource staff
CVS and Walmart are reducing pharmacy hours amid a staff shortage in the industry.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST
|By Janay Reece
Doors open up at 4:30 p.m. – attendees are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
The plan that would transform Catawba Hospital has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Delegates.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Guns and Hoses is an annual charity ice hockey game played in Roanoke to benefit Roanoke Valley charities.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM EST
|By Will Thomas
The next training will be held at the Buchanan Public Library on Saturday Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:53 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
These traumatic events can impact everyone involved, students, teachers, parents in many ways.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
Virginia Democrats outlined legislation to improve Virginia's behavioral health system, during a news conference Wednesday morning.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
State of the Tobacco Report released and Virginia gets low grades.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:55 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured people is at an all-time low.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
The latest report follows preliminary findings released last month. It includes detailed recommendations and cost estimates between $147 million and $240 million.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The FDA said the plan is to create a single annual shot to bolster immunity for most people.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
Seeing wait times of up to 12 hours for patient transportation is what drove her to start Fab’s Family Medical Transport.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
This update applies to everyone other than COVID-19 positive patients, and patients under investigation (PUI) of COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Taking the stigma out of talking about suicide
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Anahita Jafary
In the wake of hate symbols being spray painted over a mural on the side of it’s building, the Waynesboro YMCA held a prayer vigil where the vandalism occurred to spread faith and unity.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM EST
|By Noah Harrison
Military veterans can now receive free mental health care through an expanded care policy.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
|By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press
Instead of concentrating their attention on the court, the marchers vowed to push for action from the building directly across the street: the U.S. Capitol.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Since 2002, almost two out of every three fire fighters who died on the job died of cancer
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:24 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
On Thursday, supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including some from our part of Virginia, visited Capitol Square and shared the organization's legislative priorities with lawmakers.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The museum launched it’s free mental health sessions last month led by a licensed therapist.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:17 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Even with the drop in these illnesses, Dr. Thomas says we’re not out the woods yet.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
What is a cataract and how are they treated?
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
When the residents start, they will be able to take in about 3,500 pediatric patients.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
|By Taylor Hankins
Classes start in March and are the last Monday of every month at the Tazewell YMCA
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:46 AM EST
|By Sophia Borrelli
The report came from UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:46 AM EST
|By Kimberly McBroom
New funding is helping Huddle Up Moms improve cardiac health for mothers in our hometowns.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
The center has taken in more than 300 Virginia residents.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The book, “Worth it and Wonderful,” is for “every woman who has ever felt stressed out, burnt out, and very insecure.”