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Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Norovirus outbreak suspected on Appalachian Trail

On Monday, a suspected case of norovirus in Shenandoah National Park, at Blackrock Hut, was reported.

Close-up of a brownish-black tick on a bright green leaf, with the leaf veins visible and a blurred background.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
An uptick in tick populations reported in the Charlottesville area

Pest professionals are urging Virginia residents to stay vigilant during a major tick surge.

Mohan Nadkani at the Health Cuts Kill Protest, June 2026
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Area healthcare workers rally at ‘Health Cuts Kill’ demonstration

Speakers spoke out against cuts to medicare and medicaid, as well as other federal funding reductions that, they say, will have devastating impacts.

Measles vaccine
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
VDH investigating another measles exposure in Central Va.

The exposure occurred at the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond between May 20-24.

UVA Medical Center
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
UVA Health launches violence intervention program

The new program, launched in April, aims to prevent re-injury and provide support to victims of community violence.

Local Nonprofits
2 months ago
No Kid Hungry Virginia highlights new programs helping to combat summer food insecurity

Sarah Steely of No Kid Hungry Virginia says that food insecurity is getting worse in the state, can actively damage the long-term health of children, and shows two unique ways to combat it.

Brooks Family YMCA
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Area gyms offer teenagers free summer memberships

The Brooks Family YMCA and Planet Fitness offer free memberships for teenagers while school is out of session.

UVA
2 months ago
‘Cares For Kids’ Radiothon raises over $66,000 for UVA Health Children’s

The 11th-annual two-day event, a partnership with the Charlottesville Media Group, was held Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing in donations to help support UVA Health Children’s mission.

Organ donor Courtney Jones (left) meets recipient's mother Jenna Powell (right).
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
‘I had a calling’: Organ donor meets the family of recipient for the first time

Courtney Jones donated a portion of her liver to an infant, Rhett Powell, last December.

Two athletes celebrate on a podium labeled GOLD, raising oversized pickleball paddles with medals around their necks at the Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships backdrop.
Local Sports
3 months ago
‘Bucket list’ pickleball trip to U.S. Open turns golden for Charlottesville duo

Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith were part of a large contingent of Charlottesville residents who won medals at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla.