Leaders said hosting the conference in Southwest Virginia reflects the region’s growing presence in scientific research.
Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is health care reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
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The Pulse: Carilion announces plan for new rehab hospital
Plus: New laws strengthen addiction recovery services, state launches maternal mental health awareness campaign
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The Pulse: UVa researchers make new discoveries into why cancer relapses
Plus: Plans for a home-away-from-home for patients and caregivers in Roanoke, Virginia smoking rates tick upward.
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Governor vetoes legislation to create prescription drug board
This was the fifth attempt by the General Assembly to create such a board, which was intended to review the pricing of high-cost prescription drugs and, in some cases, set upper payment limits.
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Healthcare providers say AI helps them focus on patients. But it also raises questions about privacy, security and the role of humans in medicine
Four out of five doctors report using artificial intelligence in the workplace for tasks such as note-taking, communicating with patients and conducting research.
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12 cases of measles confirmed in Buckingham County, health officials say
None of the people infected with the virus reported recent travel, suggesting the infection spread locally.
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The Pulse: Free lung cancer screenings, discoveries in cardiovascular disease and federal grants for local research
Catch up on this week’s health news.
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State moves toward closing Hiram Davis Medical Center, but lawmakers express concern about plan
The state-run medical center, which has been slated for closure since 2024, currently houses 32 high-need patients.
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Blacksburg nonprofit helps abolish $51 million in medical debt in Southwest Virginia
The Secular Society partnered with a New York-based corporation, Undue Medical Debt, to eliminate medical bills for Southwest Virginians.
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The Pulse: Task-switching tied to higher surgical risk, dental center expands
Catch up on this week’s health news.