For “unsung heroes of the hospital”: New sterile processing course available

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s a new course at Virginia Western Community College, preparing unsung heroes for a career in the healthcare industry. The new sterile processing course started after a collaboration between businesses and the college....

FIU vs. Missouri State live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network is set for a packed Week 10 of college football, featuring six games across four days that could shake up various conference standings and postseason positioning. From pivotal Conference USA clashes to high-stakes Mountain West...

Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data as respiratory illness season begins

By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins. The shutdown has halted dashboards and expert...

Noah Medical reports positive robotic bronchoscopy data

The Galaxy System. [Image courtesy of Noah Medical] Noah Medical today announced the presentation of two new data sets highlighting the performance of its Galaxy robotic-assisted platform. Galaxy, a next-generation robotic-assisted bronchoscopy...

Smokin’ deals siphoning billions from healthcare

Smokers can save big through the black market, but then their money goes towards organized crime rather than the public healthcare system. In the midst of an opioid crisis, cigarettes may not seem like a big deal. Sure they smell awful and...

Dear Doctor: New physician changes couple’s program of daily aspirin to prevent heart disease

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I are both healthy and in our 70s. At 5 feet, 9 inches tall, we are both at a reasonable weight. Our yearly blood panels always come back with good results. We both take Lipitor. We play pickleball, walk and ride bikes...

Virginia Giuffre's Heartbreaking Secret: Jeffrey Epstein Accuser 'Lost Her Baby Days After Having an Orgy With Prince Andrew and Eight Girls'

According to the new book, the sexual encounter took place on Epstein's famed private Caribbean island, Little St James. None of the other girls alleged to have taken part in the orgy spoke English, and Giuffre said none of the men she was...

Claudia Jean Hughes, 70, of Lanexa

We say farewell to Claudia Jean Hughes, 70, of Lanexa, VA, who suddenly passed on October 7, 2025. Claudia was born in Orange County Virginia and graduated from Orange County High School. She visited Virginia Beach after high school and fell in...

What forced Virginia Giuffre to take her own life?

Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre is making headlines as her Posthumous Memoir 'Nobody's Girl' has finally hit the shelves, revealing unbriddled truth. Giuffre co-wrote a bombshell book to reveal how she suffered from pain at her prime age,...

What to know about Halloween events, fall festivals in Tri-Cities

Numerous fall festivals and Halloween events are scheduled in Virginia's Tri-Cities area from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. Activities range from trunk or treats and movie nights to a speed-dating event and a historical cemetery walk. Many events are...

EXCLUSIVE: Penniless 'Abusive' Dad of Virginia Giuffre Was Recently Bankrupt a Second Time — Despite Daughter's Claims He Took Epstein 'Hush Money'

Article continues below advertisement Sky Robert's Shocking Bankruptcy Article continues below advertisement Source: MEGAIn her posthumous memoir, she also claimed that dad Sky Roberts sexually assaulted her. Article continues below advertisement...

Transgender Ideology Is on the Ballot in NJ, VA

Political parties routinely dispatch high profile surrogates to campaign on behalf of their top-of-the-ticket candidates, especially in off-year election states. But Democrats have an added incentive this year because a marquee cause held dear by...

‘The Life of Violet’: Three unearthed early stories where Virginia Woolf’s genius sparks to life

Few feelings are more thrilling for a literature scholar than unearthing an archival gem. Urmila Seshagiri, professor of English at the University of Tennessee, got to experience such a jolt when she was told about previously unseen typescripts of...

After Paul Biya

When Cameroon’s President Paul Biya mounted the podium on October 7 in the northern city of Maroua—his first and only campaign rally for the October 12 presidential election—many Cameroonians were struck not by his words but by the long pauses...

Dead vultures test positive for H5N1 bird flu in Virginia; state wants you to be on the lookout

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is asking for the public's help after receiving reports of dead black vultures across the state. According to a news release from DWR, preliminary testing indicates that the vultures...

Dr. Peplinski joins Essentia Health-Spooner Clinic

Dr. Fallon Peplinski, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Spooner Clinic. “Essentia’s mission and values align with my own, and I am excited to provide comprehensive care for...

Nvidia GTC October 2025 — Self-driving Ubers, 6G with Nokia and an AI supercomputer for the Department of Energy

Refresh Get notified of updates 2025-10-28T18:04:24.408Z And that's a wrap! (Image credit: Nvidia) Standby for a wrap up of all the announcements made! 2025-10-28T17:50:16.193Z And now we're wrapping up (Image credit: Future) That's a lot of...

This startup is saving hospitals thousands of dollars and keeping medical beds out of equipment 'graveyards' — here's how they do it

Keeping patients safe and healthy is paramount for the healthcare industry, and yet that often comes at the expense of huge amounts of waste, significant environmental costs, and a large price tag for both hospitals and patients. That's where...

Merck breaks ground on $3 billion Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Elkton, Virginia

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced the start of construction for a $3 billion, 400,000-square-foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its Elkton, Virginia, site. Merck’s investment in the Center of...

Inspire Veterinary Partners Announces Online Pet Pharmacy

Leveraging extensive relationships in the veterinary medicine industry, the Company will offer highest quality prescription and over-the-counter products for pet health beginning Q1 2026 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 /...