Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteer doctors and vision specialists to help serve Southwest Virginia patients at its pop-up clinics.

Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is health care reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
New owner of the hospital in Patrick County continues renovations, with no opening date yet
Braden Health bought the property in November 2024 and has been working to bring the long-vacant property up to code. So far, about $3 million has been spent on the project.
Free back-to-school clinics help ensure kids get required vaccines
As the school year approaches, health departments across Southwest and Southside Virginia are offering vaccination clinics and immunization appointments to help families meet school requirements.
Tens of thousands of Virginians could lose health insurance if tax credits expire, officials warn
Language to renew health care insurance premium tax credits was not included in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill that was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in early July. Without Congressional action, those tax credits will expire in December.
Syphilis cases climb in Virginia, as more babies are exposed during pregnancy
Limited resources, patchy prenatal care and rising infections among women of reproductive age are fueling a resurgence of a disease once considered under control.
Carilion Clinic announces plans to open 2 freestanding emergency departments
The facilities at Westlake and Daleville will offer full emergency services on an outpatient basis.
New recovery programs in Southwest Virginia will help mothers stay with their children during addiction treatment
Backed by opioid abatement funds, Strong Futures in Norton and Four Truths in Roanoke aim to fill critical gaps in treatment for pregnant and parenting women by offering residential care that keeps families together.
Roanoke gets Virginia’s first Safe Haven baby box, designed to give parents in crisis a safe way to surrender a newborn
Since 2016, a nonprofit has helped install more than 300 baby boxes nationwide. To date, about 60 infants have been surrendered through these boxes.
Virginia hospitals bracing for Medicaid changes
Virginia’s hospital leaders say President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill would be devastating for Virginia hospitals.
Early findings from state studies reveal growing pharmacy and transportation challenges in Virginia
Researchers are now gathering personal stories and perspectives to add depth to the data. Written public comments will be accepted through June 27.