Reba Hollingsworth

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Reba Hollingsworth

RICHMOND, Va. — When the diagnostic supplemental breast imaging bill becomes law on January 1, it will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for additional breast cancer tests such as mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRIs. State lawmakers passed the bill with unanimous support during the 2025 General Assembly session. "Our big priority this year was definitely passing this bill," Kirsta Miller with the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) said. "You don't always get a win like this. Advocacy takes time.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Reba Hollingsworth

Share RICHMOND, Va. — In an effort to trim the budget, the Trump administration recently announced significant cuts to federal programs and agencies, including the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is the main federal agency for medical research, providing billions of dollars to fund cancer research. VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond is one of the leading cancer centers in the nation, known for its care and its research.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | Reba Hollingsworth

RICHMOND, Va. — In an effort to trim the budget, the Trump administration recently announced significant cuts to federal programs and agencies, including the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is the main federal agency for medical research, providing billions of dollars to fund cancer research. VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond is one of the leading cancer centers in the nation, known for its care and its research.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Reba Hollingsworth

Share RICHMOND, Va. — This year’s flu season has been particularly severe, prompting concerns for those with weakened immune systems, particularly cancer survivors. Cynthia Bruner is a living example of proactive health management. Every year, she gets her mammogram and flu shot. "I think it's not just about protecting me. It's about people that I love and in my community," she said. Cynthia was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 53, thirteen years ago, shortly after the death of her husband.

1 month ago | wtvr.com | Reba Hollingsworth

RICHMOND, Va. — This year’s flu season has been particularly severe, prompting concerns for those with weakened immune systems, particularly cancer survivors. Cynthia Bruner is a living example of proactive health management. Every year, she gets her mammogram and flu shot. "I think it's not just about protecting me. It's about people that I love and in my community," she said. Cynthia was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 53, thirteen years ago, shortly after the death of her husband.