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Virginia ranks in the bottom third for public health spending

WebRICHMOND – A scathing new report by the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) found that Virginia ranks 38th nationally in public health spending per capita and …

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Dr. Karen Shelton on new role leading Virginia's public health …

WebDr. Karen Shelton tours the Feed More food bank warehouse in Richmond. Shelton, a native of Bristol, was named the state's health commissioner this spring. …

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After Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs …

WebBallad Health, a 20-hospital system in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the United …

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New mental health services nonprofit will open in Martinsville

WebNew mental health services nonprofit will open in Martinsville. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national nonprofit with 14 satellite chapters across Virginia. …

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Martinsville hospital labor and delivery unit closing leaves …

WebPregnancy is a game of dates — due date, viability date, date of conception, etc. But for expectant mothers in Martinsville and Henry County, another date became …

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Virginia's health insurance marketplace comes with hiccups; higher

WebVirginia’s health insurance marketplace debuts with some hiccups, but higher enrollment. So far, 390,000 Virginians have enrolled for health insurance through …

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House committee on rural health care access holds first meeting in …

WebHouse committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia. The new committee will have until December to create a …

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New hospital in Patrick County starts hiring

WebForesight Health Services owner plans to create up to 300 jobs. by Markus Schmidt June 13, 2022. The hospital in Patrick County. Photo courtesy of Addison …

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Centra and its oncology provider part ways, leaving patients with

WebCentra Health’s initial staffing plans for the new hematology oncology team consist of 10 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers, such as physician …

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Carilion Clinic announces plan for kidney transplant program in …

WebPhoto by Matt Busse. Carilion Clinic on Monday announced plans to launch an adult kidney transplant program at its Roanoke Memorial Hospital. It would be the first …

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Health providers in Roanoke/Lynchburg expand mental and …

WebRegional health providers are expanding to meet it. Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, as well as Centra Health and Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg, are in …

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Hospital conversion foundations become philanthropic powers

WebThe Alleghany Foundation was founded in 1995 with $35 million from the sale of Alleghany Regional Hospital. In 2009, the foundation’s board underwent a …

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New public Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare counseling center in

WebPhoto by Emily Schabacker. A new Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare counseling center is set to open in Roanoke in 2025 and will centralize adult, children …

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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital's new tower set to open in …

WebThe new tower at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital adds 400,000 square feet to the hospital and topped out at 12 stories, two underground and 10 above ground. …

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New hospital in Patrick County set to open by Jan. 31

WebThe owners of Foresight Health Services, the new health care provider that took over the property of the former Pioneer Community Hospital in Patrick County this …

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CEO of Health Wagon paid $520,000, double comparable execs in …

WebThe Health Wagon serves an area where more than half of households live in poverty. The head of the nonprofit received a compensation package worth $520,000 in …

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Meet the Roanoke doctor who will help shape Virginia's cannabis

WebMegan Schnabel. [email protected]. Megan Schnabel is managing editor for Cardinal News. Reach her at [email protected] or 540-819-4969. …

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Virginia health officials launch 'surveillance system' for kids

WebSupport Cardinal News! Donors to Cardinal News are making independent journalism possible in Southwest and Southside Virginia, allowing for a more informed …

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Pandemic-related losses threaten VA hospitals

WebOptimistic projections for 2022 show hospitals’ margins down 37% relative to pre-pandemic levels; more pessimistic projections predict a decline of up to 133%. …

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Study says state psychiatric hospitals are too full, recommends …

WebAn overreliance on Virginia’s state-run psychiatric hospitals has resulted in unsafe patient loads, and private hospitals across the state could be doing more to …

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