New funding for care and research center in Roanoke will help researchers benefit humans and pets alike.
Healthcare
Cardinal News has its finger on the pulse of healthcare news in Southwest and Southside Virginia
Posted inDanville area
Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
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The Pulse: Virginia Tech researcher wants to help rural residents manage chronic pain
Plus: Seniors, caregivers and aging service workers have until Sept. 25 to participate in the next state aging plan, and Virginia Tech receives grant to research caregivers’ needs.
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The Pulse: Free health and wellness clinic coming to Abingdon
Plus: Carilion names a new COO, and Virginia Tech researchers get federal money to study high blood pressure.
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The Pulse: Salem VA to host a summer enrollment event with medical screenings, benefits help and more
Plus: A new tool helps families navigate disability services throughout the state, and Southwest Virginia’s local health departments offer flu vaccination clinics.
Posted inNew River Valley
Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers for Pearisburg pop-up clinic
All types of healthcare professionals are needed to provide vision, dental and medical care.
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Veterans with vision loss find new ‘eyes’ through AI glasses
The Cadet Foundation, working with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association, has about 100 pairs of Meta Ray-Bans to distribute to VMI graduates and other veterans who qualify.
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Virginia declares Buckingham, Cumberland measles outbreak over after 154 cases
The outbreak lasted nearly three months and resulted in four hospitalizations, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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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.
