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Researchers study long-term health effects of Hurricane Helene across central Appalachia
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.
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The Pulse: Community resources and dental care expand; researchers raise safety concerns related to unregulated kratom
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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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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
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VDH investigates potential measles exposure in Lynchburg
The exposure occurred Monday at the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital emergency department.