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Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is health care reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
Posted inHealth Care
State investigation determines there is not a cancer cluster in Scott County
A two-year data lag means recent diagnoses were excluded from the investigation, leaving families frustrated. State officials will host a town hall meeting Thursday evening to discuss the results.
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Stuart Community Hospital opens for emergency and inpatient care
Patrick County had been without a hospital since 2017. Braden Health bought the property at auction in late 2024 and spent a year and $15 million renovating and refitting it.
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Virginia set to receive $189.5 million from federal Rural Health Transformation Fund, but experts worry about rapid rollout, yearly reassessment and sustainability
Congress created the fund to offset cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the federal spending bill passed in July.
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Hospital in Patrick County set to reopen next week
After a year-long renovation, hospital leaders say the facility is ready to provide inpatient and emergency services. The community last had a hospital in 2017.
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Then & Now: As state finalizes rules allowing midwives to provide newborn care independently, lawmakers plan for midwifery task force
Advocates say better education for hospitals and insurers is key to increasing the use of midwives in labor and delivery rooms.
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Then & Now: State officials say data review of potential Scott County cancer cluster will be released by the end of the year
A two-year data lag means cases from 2024 and 2025, which is when cases started increasing, will not be included in this investigation.
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New maternal health website built to help residents find resources
The website offers information about many aspects of pregnancy and postpartum life, including resources for families and partners.
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Virginians on health insurance marketplace see monthly premiums rise to ‘astonishing’ levels
Small-business owners, middle-income families and older adults will be the hardest hit by the end of enhanced premium tax credits.
Posted inEconomy
Virginians should see full SNAP benefits arrive no later than Tuesday, governor’s office says
Some recipients will be paid as early as Saturday. Federal SNAP funding now extends through September 2026, which should provide some stability for the program going forward.