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Carilion Clinic offering “Super Smile Savers”, free dental care for children at Saturday event
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (398+ words) Carilion Clinic offering "Super Smile Savers, free dental care for children at Saturday event'WDBJ7 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Caries disease is a chronic bacterial infection that can form in the mouth from bacteria feeding on sugars and starches from food, causing…...
Hometown Health: Women five times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer, Valley Health says
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (134+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - American women are five times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer, according to Valley Health Virginia. Overall survival rates have improved, but symptoms remain problematic for women because they are less noticeable than…...
Hometown Health: Roanoke woman finally finds relief after evolved bunion surgery
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (357+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -Monica Nicely endured bunion pain for years before finding a solution that changed her life. The Roanoke woman had traditional bunion surgery 20 years ago while working as a third-grade teacher. The recovery required six weeks on crutches....
Roanoke Woman Finally Finds Relief After Evolved Bunion Surgery
23+ hour, 34+ min ago (18+ words) Roanoke Woman Finally Finds Relief After Evolved Bunion Surgery'WDBJ7 Roanoke Woman Finally Finds Relief After Evolved Bunion Surgery...
Virginia lawmakers consider bills to address dental hygienist shortage
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (418+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Two bills working their way through the Virginia General Assembly aim to address what some say is a shortage of dental hygienists, though professionals in the field disagree on the scope of the problem. One bill (HB970 / SB178) would…...
Wednesday is World Cancer Day
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (21+ words) Wednesday is World Cancer Day'WDBJ7 Wednesday is World Cancer Day February 6 is Wear Red Day, A Reminder About Heart Health...
Hometown Health: Wednesday is World Cancer Day; research indicates 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is effective
2+ day, 32+ min ago (235+ words) Wednesday is World Cancer Day, an international day to raise awareness about cancer and encourage cancer prevention. Cancer is the number two leading cause of death worldwide, affecting 1 in 5 people. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Cancer survivors who eat more ultra-processed foods…...
February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (192+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This year is is Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley's 5th year of promoting Youth Mental Health Awareness Month for February. It is important to focus on ways we can support and empower…...
Firefighters Discharged & Recovering After Sustaining Injuries in House Fire
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (60+ words) Firefighters Discharged & Recovering After Sustaining Injuries in House Fire'WDBJ7 Firefighters Discharged & Recovering After Sustaining Injuries in House Fire Two Organizations Host Super Bowl Tailgate Party for Less Fortunate Meals on Wheels Adapts Deliveries After Winter Weather Pauses Service "The Book…...
Rabies case alert initiated for Roanoke County due to positive raccoon
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (153+ words) ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A raccoon collected on Friday, January 23, 2026, tested positive for rabies near Thirlane Rd. and Connie Dr. in northern Roanoke County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Health officials say rabies is a deadly disease caused…...