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LewisGale Hospital Pulaski nurse Rebecca Barker recognized with DAISY Award
PULASKI, Va. — Rebecca Barker, RN, an emergency department nurse at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, has been named the hospital’s May 2026 DAISY Award winner. The award was presented on behalf of the Nursing Professional Development and Retention Council in recognition of Barker’s compassionate, patient-centered care. Barker was...
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The Pulse: Carilion announces plan for new rehab hospital
Welcome to The Pulse, a weekly roundup of health-focused news. Each Thursday, we bring you updates on health policy, community surveys, new clinical studies, programs and services in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Got a tip or story idea? Email me at emily@cardinalnews.org. Carilion rehabilitation hospital set to expand in new...
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Carilion Clinic, Select Medical to build Roanoke rehab hospital
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Carilion Clinic and Select Medical Corporation announced a joint venture to build and operate a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Roanoke, expanding rehabilitative care services in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region. Under the agreement, Select Medical will serve as the majority owner and manager of the new facility, which will operate […]
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WVU Medicine hospital taps chief nursing officer, VP of patient care
WVU Medicine Princeton (W.Va.) Community Hospital named Chris Monk, MSN, RN, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer. Ms. Monk began her nursing career at Princeton Community Hospital as a nurse extern, according to a May 18 system news release published in West Virginia News. She most recently served as senior director of nursing practice for Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va.
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$3,279,104 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a grant of $3,279,104. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:. “Access to local health...
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Summers County ARH begins construction on emergency department expansion
Hinton, WV (WOAY) Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital recently began construction on a new expansion to its emergency department. CEO Angela Rivera says the hospital is glad to finally get the long-awaited construction project underway:. “We are super excited to finally get started on our construction project… About three years...
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Beckley VAMC earns five star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings report
Beckley, WV (WOAY) The Beckley VA Medical Center has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in its annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings report. The ratings are based on several categories, including mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective...
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital reports power outage near its Princeton campus
Mercer County, WV (WOAY) WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is currently running on generator power following a power failure near its Princeton campus. Officials report that AEP is on the scene evaluating the situation. The hospital assures that patient care has not been affected by the outage. The emergency department...
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Salem VA Health Care System receives funding for continued infrastructure improvements
The Salem VA Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health...
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Rep. Morgan Griffith Visits Twin County Regional Healthcare to Discuss Rural Healthcare Needs
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) was honored to welcome U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA 9 th District) on Monday, May 10. During his visit, Rep. Griffith met with hospital leadership, board members, local city council representatives, and Galax Mayor Beth White. The group received an update on hospital operations and participated in a roundtable discussion focused on federal policy issues impacting rural healthcare and patient access to services. The conversation highlighted key challenges and opportunities for rural healthcare providers, including workforce needs, access to care, and the effects of federal regulations on hospitals serving communities like those in Southwest Virginia. “We appreciate Rep. Griffith taking the time to visit and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of healthcare in our region,” said William Alley, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer. “These conversations are vital to ensuring our patients continue to receive the high-quality care they deserve.” Twin County Regional Healthcare remains committed to serving its community and working alongside leaders at all levels to strengthen healthcare access across the region.
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Funding for Improvements at Salem VA
The Salem VA Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health...
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Roanoke Hospitality House a step closer to reality
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke region has long been blessed with outstanding healthcare options. But something that’s been missing is a place for families to stay if their loved one requires long-term care. This week, Carilion made a sizeable donation to a non-profit that’s been trying to solve...
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HOMETOWN HEALTH: Hantavirus outbreak reaches 11 cases; local expert says strain differs from COVID-19
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Hantavirus outbreak has reached 11 reported cases, with nine confirmed. Three people on a cruise ship have died from the virus. Luis Escobar, a wildlife disease expert at Virginia Tech, studies viruses in animals, including Hantavirus. “In all the continents, we know that there are...
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Emeka Eziri
PRINCETON, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) announces that Emeka Eziri, MD, MS, FCCP, has joined its medical staff as a board-certified pulmonologist and internist. In conjunction with his arrival, PCH has established a new Sleep and Pulmonology clinic to expand access to specialized respiratory and sleep care.
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RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space
The City of Roanoke and Carilion Clinic have worked with other local partners to establish a biotech incubator on South Jefferson Street, in the heart of what is called Roanoke’s “Innovation Corridor.” Today they cut a ribbon on RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic, a shared lab space where startups can lease an office and wet or dry lab space time. Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance Chief Executive Officer Erin Burcham worked with local state lawmakers and the City of Roanoke Economic Development Department to help secure almost 16 million dollars for the RoVa Labs project. Carilion Clinic Innovation, Virginia Western Community College’s STEM program, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are other partners in the RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic.