Addiction continues to devastate families and communities nationwide but during National Recovery Month, leaders in Roanoke focused on hope.

Roanoke’s new homelessness task force held its first meeting Tuesday evening at the Berglund Center, bringing together community members, service providers and city leaders to begin developing long-term solutions to address homelessness.

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a statewide standing order allowing pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine to Virginians 65 and older and adults 18 to 64 with underlying health conditions without a prescription.

Roanoke families, get ready to kick off the school year with style and support at the Cuts with Cops event on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Congenital syphilis, a condition where babies are infected with syphilis in the womb, is surging across the United States, including Virginia.

On World Drowning Prevention Day, Virginia health officials are urging parents to act.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found near Old Sessler Mill Road and Blackberry Lane in western Botetourt County, Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health updated its Higher Education Tobacco Policy Dashboard this week, giving many colleges and universities in SWVA a low grade.

The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that officials were investigating a possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia on Thursday, June 19.

As extreme heat grips Roanoke this week, emergency rooms across Virginia are reporting a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses. Local residents say they’re doing their best to stay cool.

One of Virginia’s most popular summer destinations is facing a change that could impact public health.

Residents in Floyd County are under a boil water notice until further notice.

Temperatures are set to hit the high 90s this week, and it’s important to stay both safe and cool during the extreme heat.

A fox found on June 16 in the 500 block of Virginia NC Road in Spencer has tested positive for the rabies virus, prompting health officials to issue a warning to the community.

It started in January, when a carbon monoxide leak at Covington Middle School forced the building to shut down for several weeks. But even after it reopened, reports of symptoms like headaches, nausea, and fatigue persisted. Now a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project has named Covington’s paper mill among the nation’s top polluters in its industry.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

Summer may have just started, but doctors say now is the time to get children vaccinated for back-to-school in the fall. Appointments are already filling up. 10 News talks to a doctor with Carilion Children's about what parents need to know.

Experts say having working smoke alarms can double your chances of surviving a house fire.

This week, May 18–24, marks Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, a time to recognize the essential work of EMS personnel across Virginia.

Fentanyl deaths have dropped by half, down from 200 to 100.

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a child under 5 years old has been diagnosed with measles.

School and health officials are addressing concerns about Covington Middle School just one day after parents filed a lawsuit regarding the school’s conditions. This lawsuit is the latest development in an ongoing controversy surrounding odors that parents claim are making students sick.

The Virginia Department of Health is investigating a second potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia.

While measles cases are on the rise across the country, there are no cases of measles in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

The Virginia Department of Health said a skunk was attacked by a dog, and the skunk was later tested positive for rabies.

The VDH reported on Monday that there were two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, which are the first reports of the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.

A boil water advisory has been issued for Pulaski residents due to a water main break, requiring them to boil water or use bottled water for safety until further notice.

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.