Carilion expands women’s care with dedicated midwifery clinic in Roanoke
Read full article: Carilion expands women’s care with dedicated midwifery clinic in RoanokeThe demand for midwives continues to grow across the country as more women seek greater involvement in their birth plans and overall health journeys.
New legislation targets primary care workforce shortages across U.S.
Read full article: New legislation targets primary care workforce shortages across U.S.U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation this week aimed at expanding education and clinical training opportunities for the next generation of primary care professionals, a move supporters of the bill say would help those in rural and underserved communities.
Healthwatch: How our diet can help us age gracefully
Read full article: Healthwatch: How our diet can help us age gracefullyIt’s no secret that many of us hope to age gracefully. And while some of it is out of our control, there are things we can do to help, such as keeping a healthy diet and prioritizing protein.
From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia Tech
Read full article: From Today show to Blacksburg: Hoda Kotb brings Joy 101 to Virginia TechFrom Studio 1A to Southwest Virginia -- Hoda Kotb taps the Hokies to help her with her new wellness App, Joy 101. "I was like, who can try it out to see what things we need to work on, what things are really good, and I thought, how about my people at Virginia Tech?”
Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation story
Read full article: Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation storyFour coworkers at LewisGale Montgomery came together Friday to spread the word about organ donation in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Two of them are donors. Two are transplant recipients. Each said donation changed their life for the better.
Healthwatch: How to start your morning with less stress
Read full article: Healthwatch: How to start your morning with less stressTrying to make your mornings less stressful? It’s easier said than done but finding ways to manage stress after your alarm goes off can make a difference in your overall health.
New procedure at UVA Health could treat irregular heartbeats
Read full article: New procedure at UVA Health could treat irregular heartbeatsIn HealthWatch, irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, can often be symptoms of serious heart conditions, like atrial fibrillation, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes.
Healthwatch |Preventing tick bites this spring
Read full article: Healthwatch |Preventing tick bites this springNow that the weather is warming, ticks are once again reemerging. If you like to spend time outdoors, it’s important to keep an eye out for the little critters since they can carry Lyme disease.
Healthwatch | When feeling tired could be something more
Read full article: Healthwatch | When feeling tired could be something moreReaching for that extra cup of coffee? We’ve all had those days where we’re just plain tired, but experts say there’s a difference between normal tiredness and ongoing fatigue.
Healthwatch | Is it OK to snooze your alarm?
Read full article: Healthwatch | Is it OK to snooze your alarm?Love hitting the snooze button in the morning? Setting multiple alarms before you actually have to get up might feel like it helps ease you into the morning, but experts say it could be hurting your sleep in the long run.
