Plus: Carilion names a new COO, and Virginia Tech researchers get federal money to study high blood pressure.
Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is healthcare reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
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The Pulse: Salem VA to host a summer enrollment event with medical screenings, benefits help and more
Plus: A new tool helps families navigate disability services throughout the state, and Southwest Virginia’s local health departments offer flu vaccination clinics.
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Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers for Pearisburg pop-up clinic
All types of healthcare professionals are needed to provide vision, dental and medical care.
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Virginia declares Buckingham, Cumberland measles outbreak over after 154 cases
The outbreak lasted nearly three months and resulted in four hospitalizations, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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The Pulse: Community memorial will honor people who died of overdoses
Plus: VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment offers guided tours of new Roanoke clinic; Buchanan General Hospital says Southern Gap clinic will open this fall.
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The Pulse: Virginia Department of Health reaffirms support for childhood vaccine schedule in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order
Plus: Virginia Tech researchers make therapeutic discoveries in gene deletion disorders, HHS directs money to research and black lung clinics in Southwest Virginia.
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Virginia schools prepare for new year with measles on their radar
After a summer outbreak, schools are paying closer attention to vaccinations records as students return to classrooms.
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The Pulse: New specialty pharmacy for senior living communities opens in Roanoke
Plus: A new interactive dashboard maps distance to labor and delivery care, and health districts help families prepare for school.
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The Pulse: New residential crisis stabilization center opens in Bedford
Plus: Virginia Department of Health announces funding boost for some HIV service providers, and the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority names new leaders.
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The Pulse: Nonprofit raises more than $2 million to expand pediatric cancer treatments and resources in Southwest Virginia
Plus, more Virginians are paying out of pocket for emergency department visits and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announces a new CEO.
