Free clinics have reported a significant increase in demand over the last few years. Two legislators are proposing that the state provide more funding.
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The Pulse: Dental clinic expansion, transplant support and virus research
Community fundraising boosts dental access, a new nonprofit backs transplant patients and Virginia Tech studies emerging mosquito-borne threats.
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Future of program that helps low-income Virginians with HIV remains unclear
Cuts to the program stem from billing errors and problems within the Health Department’s rebate claims process.
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The Pulse: Lawmakers look at maternal health gaps as rural services shrink
Bills before the General Assembly would expand access to midwives and test remote monitoring for some women with high-risk pregnancies. A bill that would require insurers to cover doula care was killed.
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Dickenson County drug treatment center gets conditional license to operate from the state
Wildwood Recovery Center is now expected to open in the second half of 2026.
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$20 million scholarship endowment marks a milestone for Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
The funding will support students with financial need, with priority given to Virginians.
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What’s the NRV’s ‘harm reduction’ substance use program all about? Find out Wednesday in Radford.
Meet the staff of Rise Above with the New River Health District Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 at the Radford Public Library, to learn about harm reduction strategies to tackle addiction in the NRV.
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State funding cuts to HIV programs leave Southwest and Southside with gaps in care
The region’s only provider of wraparound care through the Ryan White program closed two offices and laid off staff after losing state funding. Now 600 clients are served by three case managers.
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Blood couriers move a mysterious and priceless commodity from donor to recipient
It’s freely given, but comes at a high cost to its recipients. And figuring out its actual value is as fraught with complications as the journeys it takes to make a difference in thousands of lives every year in Virginia.
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New mental health program meets kids where they are: at school
Nurture Now is available to Appomattox County students from preschool through high school.