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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.
Salem first โStroke Smart Cityโ west of Richmond, works to educate public
Read full article: Salem first โStroke Smart Cityโ west of Richmond, works to educate publicLewisGale Medical Center and City of Salem leadership kicked off their Stroke Smart Salem partnership with a community activation day on Tuesday. Hospital leaders and community officials, including Salem Mayor Renee Turk and members of city council, canvassed businesses on Main Street to spread awareness about stroke education.
Ditching oral supplements, more people turn to IV hydration therapy. 10 News tried it out
Read full article: Ditching oral supplements, more people turn to IV hydration therapy. 10 News tried it outSome medical experts say taking supplements or vitamins orally isnโt the most effective way for your body to absorb them. Thatโs why another form of vitamin therapy is quickly growing in popularity, receiving those same medications through an IV. IV hydration therapy is a multi-billion-dollar medical industry and is expected to grow over the next decade. Several IV hydration businesses have opened in Southwest Virginia in recent years. 10 News anchor Rachel Lucas tried it.
Breaking barriers to healthcare, how the NRV delivers resources directly to those who need it
Read full article: Breaking barriers to healthcare, how the NRV delivers resources directly to those who need itThe Virginia Poverty Law center hosted a health fair Thursday in the New River Valley, bringing healthcare to those that need it most. Issues like food insecurity, loss of Medicaid coverage and lack of transportation are challenges facing many low and moderate-income families. The center said traditional health fairs have not been effective reaching those struggling individuals so Virginia poverty law center's Enroll Virginia is partnering with the Community Housing Program to offer these health fairs at all six properties this month.
โYouโre playing roulette:โ Roanoke man recounts his journey with deadly skin cancer
Read full article: โYouโre playing roulette:โ Roanoke man recounts his journey with deadly skin cancerMore and more people are out in the sun for the summertime โ that's why Billy Rinn, a skin cancer survivor, is sharing his story in hopes of saving lives.
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in constructionConstruction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health related issues compared to an accident on site.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare receives $10,000 grant to help prevent underage, high-risk drinking
Read full article: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare receives $10,000 grant to help prevent underage, high-risk drinkingA local nonprofit is getting $10,000 to help prevent underage and high-risk drinking.
Lead and arsenic may be in your tampons, first-of-its kind tampon study finds
Read full article: Lead and arsenic may be in your tampons, first-of-its kind tampon study findsA first-of-its-kind kind study finds a potential health risk associated with using tampons. The recent research out of UC Berkeley found that many tampons on the market, including organic and non-organic, may contain toxic metals, such as lead and arsenic. The researchers looked at tampons sold both in the United States and Europe.
Local organizations working to protect vulnerable populations from heat
Read full article: Local organizations working to protect vulnerable populations from heatSunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration are just a few of the dangers you can face if youโre in summer heat too long. Thatโs why a couple Roanoke organizations are trying to help.
โSuperheroesโ in training: local students get hands-on health care experience at Camp Carilion
Read full article: โSuperheroesโ in training: local students get hands-on health care experience at Camp CarilionA dozen local high school students got hands-on health care during the annual Camp Carilion.
Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in Vinton
Read full article: Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in VintonPeople came out for a mental health awareness cookout on Thursday. It was hosted by โSupport Systems, Inc.,โ a mental health provider in Vinton.
Unthinkable accidents: Parentsโ worst nightmare in a hot car
Read full article: Unthinkable accidents: Parentsโ worst nightmare in a hot carLeaving children in hot cars, often due to routine distractions, results in tragic and preventable deaths, prompting calls for advanced safety regulations and technology.
Learn how to prevent brain injuries during Alzheimerโs and Brain Injury Awareness Month
Read full article: Learn how to prevent brain injuries during Alzheimerโs and Brain Injury Awareness MonthJune is Alzheimerโs and Brain Awareness Month, and LewisGale Regional Health System said they see at least several hundred people a year who suffer from brain injuries in southwest Virginia each year.
Virginia Senators Kaine, Warner working to ensure access to in-vitro fertilization
Read full article: Virginia Senators Kaine, Warner working to ensure access to in-vitro fertilizationSenator Kaine and Mark Warner are working to advance the Right to IVF Act. The Senate is expected to vote soon on the legislation that would protect and expand access to IVF nationwide.
Healthwatch: Keeping kids safe from unintentional shootings
Read full article: Healthwatch: Keeping kids safe from unintentional shootingsThere have been at least 86 unintentional shootings by children, resulting in more than 30 deaths โ in the United States, just in this year alone, according to the Everytown Gun Safety Organization.
Healthwatch: New study finds planet-friendly diet reduces risk of premature death
Read full article: Healthwatch: New study finds planet-friendly diet reduces risk of premature deathA new study published Monday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who closely follow a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains can reduce the risk of premature death by nearly one-third.
Roanoke manโs positivity shines through in the face of incurable disease
Read full article: Roanoke manโs positivity shines through in the face of incurable diseaseRoanoke man Mark Kay shows unwavering positivity and resilience in his battle against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Despite the challenges he faces, Mark stays optimistic and uses his voice to raise awareness and advocate for people with disabilities.
Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milk
Read full article: Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milkIn April, the Environmental Protection Agency put new limits on PFAs or forever chemicals, in drinking water. But it may surprise you โ there are still no federal guidelines when it comes to those same chemicals in food.
Providing hope, LewisGale becomes first in Virginia to offer new treatment for colon cancer patients
Read full article: Providing hope, LewisGale becomes first in Virginia to offer new treatment for colon cancer patientsLewisGale in Roanoke is only place in the Commonwealth providing Hepatic Artery Infusion (HAI) Therapy. LewisGale began offering HAI in December, and itโs already showing promise with patients like David Rockwell of Moneta.
Specialty pediatric clinic opens at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Read full article: Specialty pediatric clinic opens at Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterAccess to medical care for children just got a bit easier in the New River Valley with the opening of their pediatrics specialty clinic.
Christiansburg man recounts horrific motorcycle accident and those responsible for saving his life
Read full article: Christiansburg man recounts horrific motorcycle accident and those responsible for saving his lifeIt's been 8 months since a Christiansburg man's life changed forever after a horrific motorcycle crash. Thanks to quick emergency care at LewisGale Medical Center, a newly recognized Level 2 Trauma Center, he is rebuilding his life and is back at the job he loves.
Doctors with Carilion provide the highest level of stroke care in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Doctors with Carilion provide the highest level of stroke care in Southwest VirginiaDoctors with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital said they see more than 1,000 people each year who have suffered from strokes.
Healthwatch: Doctors weigh in on sleep aid products, and if they really work
Read full article: Healthwatch: Doctors weigh in on sleep aid products, and if they really workThere are all kinds of products that claim to help you sleep, like essential oils, sound machines and melatonin. But, do any of them actually work? Doctors weigh in.
Healthwatch: Roanoke ranked among nationโs cleanest cities for ozone pollution
Read full article: Healthwatch: Roanoke ranked among nationโs cleanest cities for ozone pollutionThe Roanoke metro area was ranked among the nationโs cleanest cities for the eighth consecutive year for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Associationโs 2024 โState of the Airโ report, released Wednesday.
New River Health District investigating small number of pertussis cases in Montgomery County
Read full article: New River Health District investigating small number of pertussis cases in Montgomery CountyThe New River Health District is actively investigating a small number of confirmed and suspected cases of pertussis in Montgomery County.
Researchers discover one reason men have heart failure
Read full article: Researchers discover one reason men have heart failureIn a new University of Virginia study, researchers discovered that when men lose their Y chromosomes in certain cells that can lead to scarring, which may lead to heart failure.
Researcher at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine uses AI to detect cancer in pets
Read full article: Researcher at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine uses AI to detect cancer in petsOne researcher at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is using AI technology to help detect lymphoma in our pets.