The outbreak lasted nearly three months and resulted in four hospitalizations, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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: 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.
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The Pulse: LewisGale adds simulation lab for nurses and clinicians
Plus: Bristol’s methadone clinic reaches its three-month milestone, and the Southside Health District plans a measles outreach clinic.
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Legislators again pause plan to close state-run medical center, citing concerns over moving at-risk residents
The Joint Commission on Health Care will need to vote on a plan to close Hiram Davis Medical Center by the end of July in order to meet a deadline set by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health.
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New state funding aims to help Virginians who were priced out of health insurance after loss of federal subsidies
Late last year, thousands of Virginians canceled their Marketplace insurance plans due to rising premium costs. The new state subsidy could provide relief for 200,000 consumers.
