Thousands of rabies vaccine packets will soon be dropped across Southwest Virginia, and while the program is considered safe, health officials say residents should avoid …
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Purple emergency boxes are beginning to appear in public locations across the New River Valley, and what’s inside them is already generating plenty of conversation. …
New Initiative Aims to Save Lives Amid Ongoing Drug Crisis in Southwest Virginia A new effort to combat the ongoing drug crisis is rolling out …
Should You Be Concerned? A rare virus that most people never think about is suddenly back in the news. Hantavirus is getting attention after three …
As temperatures rise across Virginia, so does a growing health concern that many people underestimate — tick bites. Health officials are now warning that 2026 …
Roanoke VA – Vinton Voice – Health officials in Roanoke say a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the northwestern part of the city. …
Health officials in Virginia are warning residents to stay alert after a confirmed measles case was reported in Lynchburg earlier this week, potentially exposing people …
Residents across the Roanoke Valley — including Roanoke, Vinton, Salem, Botetourt, Franklin County, and surrounding communities — reported a strong, unpleasant odor in the air …
Measles — a disease many people assume was wiped out decades ago — is making a fast and troubling comeback, and health experts are warning …
While most headlines are locked in a constant tug-of-war over politics, weather alerts, and whatever social media is arguing about today, a much quieter — …