Research has found that life expectancies can decline for more than a decade in communities hit by severe flooding. A new study seeks to explore why that happens.
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 resources and dental care expand; researchers raise safety concerns related to unregulated kratom
Catch up on this week’s health news.
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The Pulse: More Virginians opt for Bronze health plan as Marketplace premiums increase; health care training and research expand in Southwest Virginia
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AI tool built by UVA Wise student aims to help connect patients with health care
Peter Gaublomme built Wise Care to guide residents to doctors, answer questions about health insurance and navigate local health care services.
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The Pulse: Virginia Tech researcher develops experimental vaccine to combat opioid addiction; health career opportunities expand in Roanoke
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From artificial intelligence to zoos, here’s what happened to some of the key bills in Richmond
Here’s the status of some of the main pieces of legislation.
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Budget bill could cap Medicaid payments for adult dental services
Dentists warn that a $2,000 annual limit would halt treatment plans and worsen access to care in a region already short on providers.
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The Pulse: Study warns HIV infections could surge if Ryan White Funding lapses; mobile food pantries gear up for spring
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The Pulse: UVa research highlights importance of mRNA vaccine work, Virginia joins multistate health coalition
Catch up on the week’s health news.
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Centra announces April closure of Bedford Hospice House
The house has served 274 patients since 2017. The board of its nonprofit fundraising arm hopes that another provider will consider a partnership that would allow services to continue in the future.
