Natalie Faunce

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - May marks High Blood Pressure Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of managing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Here @ Home sits down with Melanie Taylor, HeartCorp Member with Fralin Free Clinic and Emily Bell, Fralin Free Clinic’s RN. The two discuss the disease and what people need to know. They say half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but may not even know it.

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Alpha-gal Syndrome -- a tick-borne allergy that makes people allergic to meat -- is on the rise in Virginia. However, a hometown acupuncturist says she has been treating hundreds of patients for the allergy with incredible results -- and has now written a book about the treatment. Here @ home sits down with Cinday Rhoday-Murphy to discuss her work. She explains what Alpha Gal syndrome is, the treatments she has found success with, and more about her book.

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Egg Council hosted an event recently that brought together local agriculture, community support, and hunger relief in a powerful way. As part of this annual recognition of Virginia’s egg farmers and their contributions to our communities, Dutt & Wagner and Green Valley Poultry donated 10,800 eggs to Feeding Southwest Virginia to help nourish families across the region.

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An upcoming feature film, YOYOs, is getting ready to shoot in the Henry County area this summer. Here @ Home sits down with co-producer, producer and actor Michal Sinnott. Michal bought property in Collinsville, VA in October 2023 after spending her career in NYC & Los Angeles, and is hosting a casting event for kids in our hometowns. Listen in to our conversation to find out more about the film and how you can get involved.

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Here @ Home and 7@four continue to feature the people who have been selected in the United Way’s 100 Heroes project. Today we meet Lori Strauss. a dedicated advocate and leader whose work has significantly enriched the community’s cultural and historical landscape. Strauss is the Special Events Chair for the Roanoke Jewish Federation, and has been instrumental in organizing impactful events that promote awareness and remembrance.