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Registration opens for COVID-19 vaccine's phase 1b

WebRegistration opens for COVID-19 vaccine's phase 1b. From STAFF REPORTS. Jan 27, 2021 Updated Mar 3, 2022. 0. The Virginia Department of Health’s …

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Tri-Area Community Health Center opens in Ferrum

WebTri-Area Community Health Center built a $6-million facility that quadrupled its size from a 3,000-square-foot rented space in the basement of the chapel at Ferrum …

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Health officials in Roanoke Valley caution against panic over new …

WebThe World Health Organization designated the newest COVID-19 variant, omicron, as a variant of concern late last week. Local health departments, testing labs and hospitals …

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Franklin County school officials announce new state vaccination

WebThe new vaccine mandates were passed in 2020 but delayed until 2021 because of the pandemic, said Teresa Brown, the school system’s nursing coordinator.

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Health care center to host open vaccine clinic

WebBernard Healthcare Center is hosting an open COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the morning of Wednesday, April 28.

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Safety group scores Roanoke region's hospitals

WebLeapfrog invites consumers to look up any hospital at www.hospitalsafetygrade.org. A 4-minute video explains how to grasp the data. Jeff …

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COVID test sites open for registration

WebCarilion Clinic, in cooperation with the West Piedmont Health District, will offer free drive-thru COVID testing events in Franklin County in November.

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Franklin County cases rise with outbreaks in long-term care and jail

WebNearly as many Franklin County residents have become infected with the coronavirus during the first 12 days of this month as in all of September.

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Austin, Hazel and Lawrence: A strategic approach to health …

WebAfter speaking with Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Dan Carey in early 2019 about his intent to create a regional health sciences program, …

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Bernard Healthcare Center provides medical services for areas …

WebFor more than 30 years, the Bernard Healthcare Center has assisted uninsured patients who need medical care, prescriptions or a general checkup. The health service helps ensure …

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Mental health is focus of schools' virtual meeting

WebMental health is focus of schools' virtual meeting. Elizabeth Wickline (clockwise from top left), Marcie Altice, Bernice Cobbs and Samantha Strong participated in a Facebook live …

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First confirmed AIDS death in U.S. was 50 years ago

WebThe first AIDS death in Virginia was in Roanoke. On May 8, 1983, a 30-year-old man from Tazewell County passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. At the time …

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Algae bloom alert at Smith Mountain Lake

WebThe Virginia Department of Health issued a harmful algae bloom advisory Tuesday for the Blackwater River arm of Smith Mountain Lake. The news comes just as the lake …

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Foresight Hospital renovation nixed

WebMARTINSVILLE — Foresight Health will not reopen Patrick County’s only hospital as it had promised nearly two years ago, the county government announced …

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Carilion opens physical therapy location at Westlake

WebFor now, the Westlake clinic will offer physical therapy services only; however, Auwarter said he anticipated that occupational and speech therapies would be added within the next six …

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Chef motivates crowd to make better food choices

WebChef Mark Anthony cooked a variety of vegan meals for a crowd of more than 30 people on Tuesday. The change to a vegan diet often means less protein, but …

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Cyberattacks, retirement planning and Chicago's 'rat hole'

WebCyberattacks are on the rise, planning for retirement and Chicago loses its 'rat hole'. Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and …

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Life-Guard 10 has a new home at Westlake

WebCarilion Clinic and the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Tuesday to celebrate the new Carilion …

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