A Salem boy died suddenly this week. 12-year-old Walter Moyer, a standout athlete, who friends and family described on social media as a dear friend and loving family member, passed away after complications from a medical procedure.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a confirmed measles case and likely exposures in Buckingham County.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that seemingly occurred on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that seemingly occurred on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that may have occurred at the Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located in the northern portion of Virginia.

The Virginia Board of Medicine has suspended the license of a Blacksburg pediatrician, Dalton M. Renick.

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

Vinton town records show that a women’s health clinic known for providing abortion services has applied for a zoning permit on 3rd Street.

Big steps were taken on Friday for future doctors from Virginia Tech School of Medicine as they held Match Day.

Preparations for the IRONMAN race are underway in the Star City.

Coughing, sneezing, and sniffling, that’s what a lot of people have been doing in the Roanoke Valley lately due to the onset of spring allergies.

As progress is made on Carilion’s Crystal Spring Tower build, there’s also progress happening inside the walls.

The latest technology is hitting the Roanoke Valley to help those who are looking to help reduce scar tissue.

But regardless of whether you’ve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.

Ford Motor Company has been assisting in the fight from the beginning, and Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge was given a unique firsthand opportunity to test out one of their pieces of protective gear. Like most personal protective equipment, Fords product is in high demand, which is why the automaker stepped in to help produce it. Dr. McGeorge wore Fords protective equipment for two night shifts. Interestingly, when he went into a room to see patients, they werent even phased by it since everyone is wearing masks anyway. With Fords equipment, they could see his entire face.