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Vandalia seeks ‘critical access hospital’ status for GVMC
FAIRLEA, WV – Vandalia has applied to transition Greenbrier Valley Medical Center from its current status as a “community access hospital” to a “critical access hospital.” The move is being made for financial reasons, intended to shore up the fiscal health of the hospital by accessing higher reimbursement rates for services provided to patients covered by government health care. But it will also mean practical changes for local patients.
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Community Foundation Awards Major Grant to Support Carilion Taubman Cancer Center
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia announced on April 2, 2026, that it has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Carilion Clinic Foundation to support the addition of proton therapy at the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. Proton therapy is the most advanced technology for treating pediatric cancers and complex tumors. Its...
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Aetna Better Health of Virginia launches first community resource center
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Aetna Better Health of Virginia celebrated the grand opening of its first community resource center (CRC) on Saturday, which will be housed inside the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s EnVision Center. It is the first of six scheduled to open around the state within the next five years. As a one-stop […]
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Aetna opens new Community Resource Center in Roanoke Valley
ROANOKE, Va. – A new Community Resource Center is opening in the Roanoke Valley!. Aetna Better Health of Virginia held the grand opening for its new CRC at the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s EnVision Center on Saturday. The center aims to expand access to health, wellness, and...
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Hometown Health: New COVID variant “Cicada” detected in U.S. wastewater; health officials monitoring
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Health officials are closely watching a new COVID variant after a rise in cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the variant known as “Cicada” has been detected in at least 23 countries. While it doesn’t account for a significant number of cases in the U.S., it has been found in wastewater in more than two dozen states.
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Hometown Health: Nurse pushes through nursing school with broken hip
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Hannah Adams said it was five or six months before graduation when her hip started to hurt. Doctors recommended physical therapy, thinking it was sciatica. Adams said she got to a point where she couldn’t lift her leg very well. “I was at work and...
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SML Chamber holds ribbon-cutting for new medical and wellness practice
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 13 for Eastlake Primary Care, PC, a primary care medical and wellness practice located in Moneta. Dozens of family members, friends and area business leaders attended the event to officially welcome Eastlake Primary Care founder/CEO and physician assistant Holly Roy, PA-C and her staff to the community. Her staff includes Kendra Hullett, RN, Kim Walton, RN, Michaela Albach, LPN and Patient Services Coordinator Kenzi Smith. Roy also has the expertise of a doctor assisting with overseeing her practice.
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The Pulse: Virginia Tech researcher develops experimental vaccine to combat opioid addiction; health career opportunities expand in Roanoke
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. Virginia Tech researcher develops experimental vaccine to combat...
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CAMC GVMC Welcomes New Physicians
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) — CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center has announced the addition of two specialists to its medical staff, welcoming general surgeon Dr. Jessica Enderson and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chad Poage to the Greenbrier Valley community. Dr. Enderson joins CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center General Surgery following her tenure at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, […] The post CAMC GVMC Welcomes New Physicians appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council Recognizes Excellence in EMS
The Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc., proudly recognizes the outstanding service demonstrated by its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers during the council’s annual regional awards recognition, held Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at the Salem Civic Center, Salem, Virginia. This year’s banquet marks the 50th Anniversary of...
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Locally-owned pharmacy stops stocking GLP-1 medications, calls out insurance practices
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) – As of April 1, Radford Drug will no longer stock GLP-1 medications. Operations Manager Zan Armentrout said as the prices of these drugs rise, insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) will only reimburse the amount written in a prior-made contract. “If I bought a drug that cost me $500, which […]
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Centra announces April closure of Bedford Hospice House
The house has served 274 patients since 2017. The board of its nonprofit fundraising arm hopes that another provider will consider a partnership that would allow services to continue in the future. The post Centra announces April closure of Bedford Hospice House appeared first on Cardinal News .
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Centra to close Bedford Hospice House in April
BEDFORD, Va. – Centra announced that it will close the hospice house in Bedford because rising operating costs have outpaced donations, the health system said. Centra said home-based hospice services will continue in Bedford and that staff are working with current patients and families to find the best care options.