Emily Schabacker

2 weeks ago | cardinalnews.org | Emily Schabacker

Every summer, a pop-up dental clinic sets up shop for two days in Wise, where residents line up to receive free cleanings, fillings and extractions. Organized by the Virginia Dental Association Foundation, the clinic depends on volunteer dentists from across the state to meet demand in Southwest Virginia, where access to dental care remains limited.

2 weeks ago | dental.einnews.com | Emily Schabacker

Every summer, a pop-up dental clinic sets up shop for two days in Wise, where residents line up to receive free cleanings, fillings and extractions. Organized by the Virginia Dental Association Foundation, the clinic depends on volunteer dentists from across the state to meet demand in Southwest Virginia, where access to dental care remains limited.

2 weeks ago | cardinalnews.org | Emily Schabacker

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s expanded emergency department opens to patients Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s $500 million Crystal Spring Tower project. Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, the public can use the new emergency department entrance, entering at the light off South Jefferson Street and dropping patients off at the traffic circle in front of the new tower.

3 weeks ago | cardinalnews.org | Elizabeth Beyer |Emily Schabacker

At the Bradley Free Clinic, patients fill exam rooms for medical, dental, and behavioral health care. For 50 years, this safety-net clinic has served some of the region’s most acutely ill and vulnerable residents. Now, as the federal government moves forward with Medicaid cuts, clinic leaders like Janine Underwood are bracing for fallout. “We’re really struggling to figure out what sustainability looks like for not only free clinics, but safety nets throughout the community,” Underwood said.

4 weeks ago | cardinalnews.org | Emily Schabacker

Carilion Clinic has received state approval to launch its long-awaited kidney transplant program at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, following months of uncertainty. The hospital first announced the new service in January 2024 and hoped to begin accepting patients by that October, confident that approval would come quickly. The state’s Certificate of Public Need Division initially recommended a denial, leading Carilion to gather hundreds of testimonials and testify at a hearing.