Healthwatch: Roanoke ranked among nationโs cleanest cities for ozone pollution
The Roanoke metro area was ranked among the nationโs cleanest cities for the eighth consecutive year for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Associationโs 2024 โState of the Airโ report, released Wednesday.
Making minutes count: Carilion trains to quickly respond to heart attacks
Carilion is training to respond quickly to heart attacks in honor of Heart Health Month. Carilion is nationally recognized for it's heart response, and how quickly it's doctors can perform advanced lifesaving care. Learn about the critical difference that timely response can make in the event of a heart emergency and how Carilion's medical team is dedicated to saving lives. Discover firsthand what happens behind the scenes when 911 is called for a heart attack and witness the efforts to make every minute count.
Carilion offers free dental clinic for kids on Saturday
Carilion Clinic Dental Care is offering a free dental clinic for kids on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. This community health event aims to promote healthy oral care for children ages 6-16. Licensed dental professionals will provide free dental consultations, exams, and treatments such as sealants and fluoride application
Demand for hip, knee, shoulder replacements projected to substantially increase in the next decade
As the population is aging, doctors are projecting a substantial increase in the number of hip, knee, and shoulder replacements in the next decade. Now, Carilion is re-starting educational sessions called Points on Joints to help navigate the process.
Women shouldnโt ignore these atypical heart attack symptoms
February is heart health month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women. While we often see heart attacks portrayed in movies or on TV as a sudden onset of chest pains, that's not always the case, especially when it comes to women. 10 News spoke to a Carilion cardiologist about these symptoms women shouldn't ignore.
High number of respiratory infections in Virginia; how some could damage your heart
Local doctors are seeing a high number of patients with respiratory illnesses, particularly with Covid-19 and influenza. The latest update from the Roanoke City Alleghany health district is that influence activity appears to be stabilizing at a high level across Virginia. While Covid-19 is often associated with the lungs, local doctors say it could lead to serious heart damage.