Highlights
Oral Rabies Vaccine Drop in Southwest Virginia
Photo of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits Beginning on, or about, April 2, USDA Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits. This will occur in portions of Southwest Virginia. Specifically, the areas of: Abingdon Bland Bristol Giles Grayson Russell Smyth Tazewell Washington Wythe If you or a pet find an ORV bait If your pet…Read more
On March 30 this year, we observe National Doctors’ Day. This year’s theme – Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers? – serves to remind us of physicians’ dedication to their jobs, patients, families, and their need for emotional support and care. Each day, physicians put their patients first, often at the expense of their own physical and…Read more
Tuberculosis: Ancient Disease, Present and Persistent Threat
When most people think about tuberculosis (TB), they think of an ancient illness. They think it is no longer a concern. Actually, TB is still found across the world. It is a leading cause of death among infectious diseases worldwide. TB is caused by a bacterium (germ). It spreads through the air when a person with active TB…Read more
