Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure
Read full article: Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closureAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
Healthwatch: Heat or ice, which is better for treating minor injuries?
Read full article: Healthwatch: Heat or ice, which is better for treating minor injuries?Ever wondered when to use heat or ice for strains, sprains, bumps, or bruises? Dr. John Hanicak from Cleveland Clinic shares the best approach.
HealthWatch: Roanoke doctor offers free CPR training, AEDs to underserved neighborhoods
Read full article: HealthWatch: Roanoke doctor offers free CPR training, AEDs to underserved neighborhoodsYou don’t have to be a medical professional to save a life. One quick action — CPR or a defibrillator — can mean the difference between a family dinner next week and a phone call no one wants to receive.
Healthwatch: How AI could help doctors read heart MRIs faster
Read full article: Healthwatch: How AI could help doctors read heart MRIs fasterImagine a world where doctors can analyze over a thousand heart MRI images in seconds. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic are developing an AI program that reviews all heart images at once and generates detailed reports almost instantly.
Healthwatch: Driving simulator helps mom who suffered stroke get back on road
Read full article: Healthwatch: Driving simulator helps mom who suffered stroke get back on roadAfter a life-changing stroke left her unable to walk or talk, Amanda Shannon refused to let go of her independence. Her message for others facing similar challenges: “Remember, always fight.”
Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play space
Read full article: Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play spaceOrganizers say the gym was created after years of feedback from research and local families, with the goal of providing a safe, inclusive place for kids to play indoors.
UVA Health offers new, wireless pacemaker for patients, plans more procedures
Read full article: UVA Health offers new, wireless pacemaker for patients, plans more proceduresAround 3 million Americans live with a pacemaker - a small electronic device that helps regulate their heart rate. As technology has advanced, so have the pacemakers on the market.
Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond — and a mission
Read full article: Living liver donation gives Virginia hospital colleagues a bond — and a missionEight months after a living liver transplant, Rhonda Whaling says she is feeling more like herself again — with more energy, a brighter outlook and a new appreciation for the donor who made it possible. Both women said they hope their experience encourages others to learn about organ donation and consider signing up.
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.
