Health and Medicine
The 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon underway on our sister-station Star Country is getting closer to its goal – which is $13,000 more than the last radiothon. Macy Ware with Children’s Miracle Network provided an update around 2:30.
The 2023 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon is officially underway. Every penny raised stays local helping our local kids!! To donate, call 1-866-781-8811 or text CKC to 51555, or CLICK HERE
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While health care in the U.S. is expensive, higher medical costs don’t necessarily translate to better results — with a new survey putting Virginia in the middle group of U.S. States. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports, The U.S. lags behind other rich countries in several healthcare indicators.
Dr. Karen Shelton
Thousands of children will be headed back to school soon, and state health officials say that means it’s time to check your child’s vaccine records. Area doctors’ offices are getting busy as parents hurry to get their children ready for a new school year. If you are not sure what vaccines your student may need, State Health Commissioner, Dr. Karen Shelton says your child’s pediatrician will know. Dr. Shelton urges parents to schedule an appointment with their health care provider because this appointment encompasses more than just a series of shots; it also gives the doctor a chance to check in with your child on other healthcare concerns including mental health. WFIR’s Denise Allen Memreno has more:
Good Sam Aaron Housh (L) C. Palmer photo
Good Samaritan Hospice has embarked on a capital campaign for its in-patient Center for Caring – the first facility of its kind in the region. We heard from Good Sam CEO Aaron Housh about the Center – and their mission – live in studio this morning. Hear the complete conversation below. (You can also watch it on the WFIR News Facebook):
Chad Morris Roanoke College photo
Record, prolonged heat waves; climate change and wildfire smoke drifting down the east coast – in to our airspace at times. That has a Roanoke College professor among those suggesting we have entered a new geologic age. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Breana Turner
We recently spoke with a Carilion physician about the health risks for pregnant women who suffer from hypertension. In a follow up to that discussion, we have more about a free program that can assist mothers-to-be in monitoring their own health. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains on this “Longer Listen,” segment: