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Bringing kidney transplant services closer to home, Carilion makes its case in Richmond
Read full article: Bringing kidney transplant services closer to home, Carilion makes its case in RichmondCarilion Clinic made its case to the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Certificate of Public Need on Tuesday, seeking approval to open a kidney transplant center at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Currently, the closest transplant center is located at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, a significant distance for many patients in the region.
Carilion Clinic makes its case in Richmond to open Kidney Transplant Center
Read full article: Carilion Clinic makes its case in Richmond to open Kidney Transplant CenterCarilion Clinic is set to make its case to the Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday, seeking approval to open a kidney transplant center at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseases
Read full article: Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseasesNew grant funding is helping the Virginia Community Health Care Association address food insecurity and teach people how food can be an effective prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases and chronic illnesses.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness; LewisGale doctor explains the disease
Read full article: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness; LewisGale doctor explains the disease10 News wore purple Tuesday in a show of support for a respected colleague in local television, Mark Spain, who was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. In a special Healthwatch, a local doctor explains what pancreatic cancer is and some of the risk factors and warning signs of this disease.

UVA researchers find connection between high blood presssure medication and kidney damage
Read full article: UVA researchers find connection between high blood presssure medication and kidney damageResearchers at the UVA School of Medicine are researching how certain blood pressure medications can damage the kidneys.
Overwhelmed making decisions? You aren’t alone. Experts talk “decision fatigue” warning signs
Read full article: Overwhelmed making decisions? You aren’t alone. Experts talk “decision fatigue” warning signsFrom the moment you wake up, to the time you go to sleep, your brain is making thousands of decisions. And that can drain your energy, making even simple choices difficult.
The life-changing impact Carilion’s Kidney transplant center could have for local patients
Read full article: The life-changing impact Carilion’s Kidney transplant center could have for local patientsThe CDC estimates 1 in 7 adults have chronic kidney disease. In Virginia, there are currently over 2,300 people on the state’s wait list for a kidney transplant. Carilion Clinic said the need for kidney transplants is expected to increase by nearly 35% over the next five years in our region. Yet, the nearest transplant center is a 2-4 hour drive away. Carilion is working to change that, but the final decision is up to the Virginia Department of Health.
WATCH: Carilion Clinic holding Sickle Cell Awareness walk
Read full article: WATCH: Carilion Clinic holding Sickle Cell Awareness walkSeptember is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Carillion Clinic Sickle Cell Collaborative is holding an awareness walk this weekend to honor patients and their caregivers.
Local woman loses over 100 lbs, recognized as Va Queen for most weight loss in state
Read full article: Local woman loses over 100 lbs, recognized as Va Queen for most weight loss in stateA local 75-year-old woman was just recognized as a Virginia Queen for losing 111 pounds, the most of any female in her organization in the state of Virginia in 2023. Esther Hicks is proving that weight loss can be achieved by committing to a healthy lifestyle.
New Covid vaccines available at local CVS locations
Read full article: New Covid vaccines available at local CVS locationsNewly updated covid vaccines that protect against the current variant are now available in Southwest Virginia at CVS locations. WSLS 10 anchor and health reporter Rachel Lucas talked to expert about the vaccine while receiving her updated shot.