Lawmakers in Washington will be asking themselves if they can extend the Affordable Care Act and, if they don’t, will they be able to stem the rising costs of health care while keeping Americans insured.

This type of cancer treatment can have reduced side effects, yet be more precise in attacking cancer near sensitive organs. It is particularly beneficial in treating children.

BCPS officials said the recognition reflects the system’s commitment to health, safety and emergency preparedness.

Carilion Clinic announced Tuesday that it had reached and exceeded its fundraising goal to build a new cancer center, raising $105 million. It was fundraising feat Carilion Clinic CEO Nancy Howell Agee said consultants told them would not be possible to accomplish.

More women in Virginia are getting sick during pregnancy, and medical experts are working to reduce that number.

New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show 10 million more Americans will be without health care coverage in the next 10 years after the passage of President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, approved by Congress earlier this month.

A dozen local high school students got hands-on health care during the annual Camp Carilion.

This is the second year of the Hispanic Heritage Month Community Health Fair.

Carilion Clinic is expanding convenient care options, rolling out two new digital tools to make access to healthcare available when and where patients need it.

New College Institute is providing a free summer camp for children to explore health care careers.

Centra honoring health care workers with parades and fun activities as a part of Hospital Week.

A Brookneal Veteran is getting the health care he’s needed for years

Only about 30% of Veterans get the assistance they need.

Virginia is getting its first Indian health service clinic.

Health care workers in central Virginia are working to bring their services to you.

I needed special help, special attention or I wouldnt be able to make it, said Long, whos a patient at the Bradley Free Clinic. Thats when Long found the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke. We werent expecting this, said Janine Underwood, executive director of the Bradley Free Clinic. Were seeing a large group of people that had previously always been insured and now no longer are insured, said Carolyn Williams, family nurse practitioner at Bradley Free Clinic. The Star City Strong Recovery Fund Task Force is recommending millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief in Roanoke go towards mental health and nonprofits, which would benefit the Bradley Free Clinic.

VINTON, Va. – As businesses reopen and more people head out, health care providers are taking extra precautions to keep you safe at the doctor’s office. Patients check in via phone from the parking lot, go through coronavirus screening and are directed to a specific entrance. “It's a completely safe environment for patients to feel comfortable about coming back in to,” said Kim Roe, vice president of family and community medicine for Carilion. “We want to take this opportunity during the summertime to get as many patients in as we can,” Roe said. But it is really safe,” Rhea said.