A New River Valley community health center is halfway to its $5 million fundraising goal after receiving a $100,000 check from a local foundation — and now it’s asking the public to help close the gap.

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley, broke ground for their future building in Christiansburg.

Community Health Center of the New River Valley plans to break ground tomorrow on a new facility in Christiansburg that will significantly expand its healthcare access for residents regardless of their income.

There are fewer cases of colorectal cancer in Southwest Virginia, but more people are dying from it in our area.