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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Cardinal News has its finger on the pulse of healthcare news in Southwest and Southside Virginia
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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.
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The Pulse: Mini-grants support nutrition education and food access in Roanoke
Plus: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare adds walk-in psychiatric services, Virginia Tech research looks at caregiver burnout.
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The Pulse: Carilion launches new clinical trial for cancer treatment
Plus: Counterfeit car seats are on the rise in Virginia, and a researcher tackles a mysterious neurological disorder.
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A decade ago, Roanoke leaders took a chance on a new way of helping people with addiction. Today, the Hope Initiative serves nearly 1,000 people a year.
The Hope Initiative focuses on addiction as a health crisis instead of a police matter. It helps connect people in active drug addiction to treatment resources nearby.
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Radford University finalizing plan to build new health sciences center on Roanoke’s Jefferson Street
The new building would house all Radford University Carilion programs, a university spokesperson said.
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The Pulse: The General Assembly restores some funding for HIV healthcare programs
Plus: Carilion workforce program earns an award; a far Southwest recovery-to-work program receives opioid abatement funding
