Cancer cluster ruled out in Southwest Virginia, though more data collection is on the horizon

Since last summer the Virginia Department of Health has been investigating a potential pediatric cancer cluster in Southwest ...

Virginia health report finds no childhood cancer cluster in Scott County

The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Cancer Registry released a new report Wednesday morning providing an ...

Virginia is seeing its highest number of flu cases in decades

It’s the season of sickness that has forced health officials to adopt contingency plans. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center ...

Dead vultures in Eden tied to bird flu, state wildlife officials say

After dozens of vultures were found dead in Eden, officials confirmed bird flu and outlined safety steps for residents and ...
Becker's ASC

What to know about the mounting opposition to HCA’s outpatient expansion

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare — one of the largest ASC operators through its HCA Surgery Ventures arm — is facing pushback over its outpatient growth efforts in both Virginia and Tennessee.
Alexandria Times

New flu strain causes late December spike in Alexandria

Flu-related emergency department and urgent care visits in Alexandria more than tripled in the last two weeks of December.
Henrico Citizen

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials encourage radon testing

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials are encouraging people to test their homes for radon during January, which is National Radon Action Month.  Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, ...