In one week you’ll be sitting around the table with your loved ones for Thanksgiving. With several food recalls, listeria, salmonella, and E.coli, you’re probably worried about keeping your family safe.

The VDH has lifted the boil water advisory for certain areas in Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon.

The Virginia Department of Health is urging those throughout the Commonwealth to avoid natural bodies of water in the wake of Helene.

The Town of Blacksburg has announced a boil water notice for many of its residents.

The Galax Police Department is advising residents to avoid using city water for the next three hours due to an outage at the Galax Water Treatment Plant, police said Friday.

A skunk found in Roanoke has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

After the Virginia Department of Health confirmed a case of rabies in a kitten, they are urging pet owners to take precautions.

A cat confirmed to have rabies was found in Roanoke County. VDH is asking anyone who may have been exposed to contact their doctor and their local health department.

The Virginia Department of Health reported a cat had tested positive for rabies in Pheasant Run Circle in Southwestern Roanoke County on Tuesday, July 30.

The Riner area of Montgomery County has been under a boil notice since Wednesday afternoon.

The Virginia Department of Health is issuing a warning as the Mill Creek Lake in Amherst County is experiencing a harmful algae bloom.

The Virginia Department of Health is issuing advisories for Dockery and Mountain Creeks.

We’re all ready to enjoy some fun in the sun, but safety is also an important factor.

Health leaders said getting your vaccination is the most important thing people can do to stay ahead of sicknesses.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported a recent increase in mpox cases in Virginia.

Residents and the business community at Smith Mountain Lake have formed the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Alliance to educate the public about harmful algal blooms.

Liberty University officials said preliminary testing has shown norovirus as the potential cause of the recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at the university.

There are six mobile telehealth locations in Southwest Virginia where Veterans can receive healthcare services.

While it may be winter, the Smith Mountain Lake Association is working to protect the watershed with a dock watch program.

With the new year came a high number of cases of respiratory illnesses. According to the CDC, in the week ending on Dec. 30, there were more than 1,000 new hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

Local doctors are warning about a rise in respiratory illnesses.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state’s first child death of the 2023-24 flu season.

Virginia Department of Health officials said if you are sexually active and between the ages of 15 through 44, you should talk with your doctor about the next steps for a syphilis screening.

According to the Virginia Department of Health, COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise across the region.

The Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of gastrointestinal illness stemming from the Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

The Southside Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of a gastrointestinal illness in groups who attended the Blue Ridge Rock Festival.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Virginia, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health.

The Virginia Department of Health has provided an update regarding the harmful algal bloom that was discovered on Smith Mountain Lake in early June.

The Montgomery County Health Department is warning people about animals with rabies after rabid foxes attacked several people in Christiansburg.

Xylazine, also called tranq, can cause large open sores and infections, sometimes leading to amputation.

The Virginia Department of Health wants you to add another item to your back to school list.

Officials have been continuing to monitor the harmful algal bloom in portions of Smith Mountain Lake.

The Smith Mountain Lake community got to hear more about why some of the lake water has been a blueish-green color.

The Smith Mountain Lake Association is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, July 6 to discuss the health of Smith Mountain Lake.

The Smith Mountain Lake Association is offering a new resource to keep visitors informed on the harmful algal bloom affecting parts of the lake.

Radford officials say a racoon tested positive for rabies, and they want to remind the community of a few preventative measures to take to stay safe.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,312,236 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,310,846 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,309,405 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,308,007 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,306,508 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,304,735 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,302,596 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

The Virginia Department of Health is sending out a warning to parents about an increased number of strep throat cases this year.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,300,168 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,297,406 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,294,668 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,291,951 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,287,440 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,282,206 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,276,356 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,269,006 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

February is American Heart Month, and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is kicking things off with a few free heart health-promoting events.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,260,796 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Sharon Elementary will be closed on Jan. 27 due to a rodent issue in the building, according to Alleghany Highlands Public Schools officials.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,251,042 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,229,877 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.

Free COVID-19 test kits are now being offered by the Virginia Department of Health.

The Virginia Department of Health has announced the first death in the Commonwealth associated with Monkeypox, now referred to as “Mpox.”

The Western Virginia Water Authority says water is safe to drink for residents in Roanoke County.

The DEQ said they received information from the Western Virginia Water Authority that results of the water found GenX, a type of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance, also known as PFAS, in source water and drinking water from the South Fork Roanoke River watershed.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Wednesday evening that Callaghan Elementary will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4, due to a high number of probable flu cases.

The Virginia Department of Health announced the availability of a free booster dose of Novavax, a COVID-19 vaccine in Virginia Wednesday.

Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.

Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.

Data analysts at the Virginia Department of Health are reporting a rise in HIV-positive cases in the City of Lynchburg.

The monkeypox vaccine will now be offered to more people in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health said flu activity in the Commonwealth typically peaks between December and February, but it can remain higher into the spring. However, this flu season, VDH observed widespread flu even in June.

As schools prepare for the fall semester, the Virginia Department of Health is reminding all parents about the immunization requirements for children and young adults. Virginia state law requires specific immunizations that students, depending on their age group, must have to enroll in school. Unless there is a religious exemption, getting immunizations and making sure they are up to date are the first steps of a child’s early education. Though the vaccination requirements of young adults may not be as obvious a step, they are equally as important.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state’s first child death of the 2021-22 flu season.

The Virginia Department of Health said on Monday that there is a new presumed case of monkeypox in the Northwestern region of Virginia, bringing the total number of cases in Virginia to 27.

Thanks to the Virginia Department of Health’s new program, schools and care centers can now opt to participate in their new lead testing program, which launched on Friday, according to a VDH press release.

The dashboard shows firearm injury data by year, health district, age group, sex, and race/ethnicity across Virginia.

According to the release, there are now five additional presumed cases of monkeypox in the state, bringing up the total number of cases to eight since May.

Swimmers can now safely take a dip in all parts of Smith Mountain Lake.

A hepatitis A vaccination clinic will be available for restaurant workers in the Roanoke Valley on Monday, June 6. Vaccinations will be free of charge.

Swimmers are urged to avoid five small areas of Smith Mountain lakes due to high levels of bacteria.

The Virginia Department of Health is reminding you to keep your pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date after a rabid fox was found in Galax.

The Virginia Department of Health announced the first presumed monkeypox case in the state on Thursday.

It started with supply chain issues, and then a recall hit.

The deadly hepatitis A outbreak linked to three different Famous Anthony’s locations was confirmed by the Virginia Department of Health in September.

79,418,377 million cases, 4,571,017 hospitalizations and 963,244 thousand lives nationwide.

Need an at-home COVID test? Well, you won’t have to go too far to get one.

If you’re looking at Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers, you’ll see a stark jump in the number of deaths.

The Virginia Department of Health is drastically altering its approach to contact tracing.

With COVID-19 testing in high demand, Virginia health leaders are working to curb the issue.

State health officials in Virginia are urging people who have mild coronavirus symptoms to avoid unnecessary trips to hospital emergency rooms.

The post-holiday numbers for COVID cases are in, and the Roanoke City and Allegheny Health Districts are reporting 40,000 total cases.

After a 12-year-long push, LewisGale is finally getting a NICU.

Local health leaders are urging people to be cautious about the spread of COVID-19 going into the holiday season. This comes after most localities in southwest Virginia saw a spike in cases after Thanksgiving.

Flu season is here and the Virginia Department of Health is already seeing widespread reports of the virus in recent weeks.

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has reached Virginia.

With more than 15,000 public comments, the agency decided not to act on the petition.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported that a child, between the ages of 10 and 19, has died from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a syndrome that’s associated with the coronavirus.

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Department of Health is offered the shot for the first time Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Health has made it easy for the millions of more people now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to get one.

We’re working for you to break down what outbreak means when it comes to your kid’s school

QR codes are now available for Virginians to show proof of their coronavirus vaccination.

Need to prove you’re vaccinated for COVID-19? Virginia’s now made it easier than ever.

To help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, Staunton River High School and Staunton River Middle School will be going virtual for the remainder of the week.