Piney River
Piney River, VA · Health
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VA EMS Agency Unveils Six New Ambulances; New Colors Aimed at Boosting Recruitment
The City of Roanoke is introducing a new look for its Fire-EMS fleet, rolling out six new ambulances with an updated color scheme designed to improve recruitment, according to WSLS. On the new ambulances, the traditional white trim on red apparatus is replaced with a reflective dark gray, giving the...
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Carilion Clinic Hospice promotes advance care planning for National Healthcare Decisions Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Carilion Clinic Hospice is spreading awareness about advance care planning in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is April 16. Advance care planning involves writing out choices for the health care a person would want in a medical crisis, whether it’s a long-term illness or sudden accident.
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Horizon Behavioral Health Awarded Grant to Support Young Adults with Coordinated Specialty Care
Lynchburg, VA – Horizon Behavioral Health has been awarded $494,678 in state funding through Virginia’s System Transformation Excellence and Performance (STEP-VA) initiative to expand early intervention services for young adults, ages 15–30, who experience symptoms of psychosis for the first time which may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and changes in behavior, among other symptoms.
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Ambulance Delays Ease in VA as New Units Arrive; Six for Roanoke, Three Each for Salem and Botetourt County
The City of Roanoke is rolling out six new ambulances this month after facing years-long delays tied to supply chain issues and manufacturing slowdowns, according to WSLS. Fire Chief David Hoback said some of the units were originally ordered in 2022 but only recently arrived, now built on 2026 chassis due to the extended wait.
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Aetna Better Health of Virginia opens community resource center in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. — Aetna Better Health of Virginia, part of CVS Health, has opened a new Community Resource Center (CRC) in Roanoke, expanding access to health, wellness and social care services for local residents. Located within the EnVision Center, the CRC is designed to help individuals and families better...
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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 […]
WSLS
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...
Smith Mountain Eagle
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...