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UVA Cancer Center announces the 5 grant winners, each receiving $10,000
UVA Cancer Center announces the 5 grant winners, each receiving $10,000

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Today, Monday March 20, UVA’S Cancer Center announced their 5 grant awardees, each receiving $10,000 from the center to address cancer-related health disparities. This is a new comprehensive grant program which s

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first federal limits on harmful 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, saying it could prevent thousands of illnesses.

Pediatrician worried people will accidentally lose Medicaid coverage due to re-enrollment changes

Pediatrician worried people will accidentally lose Medicaid coverage due to re-enrollment changes

Dr. Paige Perriello says people need to update their information in the state Department of Medical Assistance Services system.

UVA Hospital Ranked Best in Virginia

UVA Hospital Ranked Best in Virginia

This is the second year UVA has received the ranking, but this year the judging was more detailed.

Thinking about the safety of travel

Thinking about the safety of travel

Health experts say people should assess their own health before booking a trip. 

The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills

The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills

Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did that.

Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap

Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap

Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately expand a limit on costs insured patients pay when they fill prescriptions.

New test to identify, treat kidney disease

New test to identify, treat kidney disease

AMPEL BioSolutions is a precision medicine company that studies RNA and gene expression to understand diseases and how to better treat them.

UVA Health gives insight during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

UVA Health gives insight during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

The UVA Medical Center is taking the week to show the importance of recognizing and being there for those who are struggling with eating disorders.

Pfizer hopes new vaccine for RSV will be approved before summer

Pfizer hopes new vaccine for RSV will be approved before summer

Dr. Costi Sifri at the University of Virginia Health System says the vaccine is more than 80 percent effective in protecting children from severe illness.

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

The Biden administration is moving to require patients see a doctor in person before getting drugs to treat attention deficit disorders or addictive painkillers, toughening access amid a deepening opioid crisis.

Standard policy for appointment scheduling finalized at UVA Health

Standard policy for appointment scheduling finalized at UVA Health

The University of Virginia Health System has enacted a new policy for late arrivals, no-shows, and late cancellations at all of its clinics.

BRHD sees increase in precautionary treatment for rabies

BRHD sees increase in precautionary treatment for rabies

After a jump in people reporting they were possibly exposed to rabies, the Blue Ridge Health District worked with the community to inform people on what to do in that type of situation.

Local clinic researching Lyme disease vaccine, looking for study participants

Local clinic researching Lyme disease vaccine, looking for study participants

Lyme disease can cause serious problems in the brain, joints and heart when left untreated.

Primary care a hot target; CVS spends $10.6B on Oak Street

Primary care a hot target; CVS spends $10.6B on Oak Street

Big money is pouring into primary care clinics as the nation's health care giants hunt for ways to cut costs by keeping people healthy.

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. Agriculture officials have proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars.

Local company unveils blood test to find treatments for chronic pain

Local company unveils blood test to find treatments for chronic pain

AMPEL Biosolutions came out with a new technique that may help determine what is going on for an individual patient and lead to better treatment options.

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood.

U.S. proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

Sentara Breast Surgery Specialists opens

Sentara Breast Surgery Specialists opens

It's part of the hospital's comprehensive breast care clinic, including surgery, high-risk navigation, oncology, and medical imaging, all in one place.

Blue Ridge Poison Center seeing rise in accidental marijuana consumption

Blue Ridge Poison Center seeing rise in accidental marijuana consumption

In 2022, there were 77 calls regarding children accidentally eating something containing marijuana.

UVA Health delivered record number of babies in 2022

UVA Health delivered record number of babies in 2022

The hospital has seen the number of births climb over the past five years.

Alzheimer's Association lobbies for bill requiring police training

Alzheimer's Association lobbies for bill requiring police training

The Alzheimer’s Association will ask lawmakers to consider a bill requiring law enforcement recruits to receive dementia-specific training.

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows

Vaccination rates for U.S. kindergarteners are down again, and federal officials are launching a new campaign to try to bring them up.

Increasing cancer screening for underserved groups across Virginia

Increasing cancer screening for underserved groups across Virginia

Community health centers across parts of Virginia are expanding their partnership with the UVA Cancer Center to increase cancer screenings for underserved groups.

FDA approves new Alzheimer's medication

FDA approves new Alzheimer's medication

The FDA approved a second Alzheimer’s medication that appears to slow the disease’s progression in its early stages.