SUMMARY: Federal funding cuts threaten sickle cell research, especially the Sickle Fit program led by Dr. Charity Oyedeji at Duke University. After eight years of work aiding patients with physical therapy for chronic pain, the NIH revoked her $750,000 grant, citing a low return on investment and claiming DEI-related studies promote divisiveness. Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the U.S., mostly Black patients, causing severe complications. Patients like Linda Combs credit research with life-saving treatments like gene therapy. Oyedeji is appealing the decision and seeking new funding sources, emphasizing the research’s proven benefits in improving patient outcomes.

A doctor says she’s scrambling to figure out how she’ll continue her work helping sickle cell disease patients after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cancelled her $750,000 research grant, citing DEI and divisiveness as a factor. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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SUMMARY: The Western Tidewater Health District will soon conduct a confidential community health survey door-to-door in Franklin, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Southampton. Health workers aim to hear residents’ voices to better understand local health challenges, risky behaviors, and service needs. According to Dylan Evans, a local health emergency coordinator, this HIPAA-compliant survey will identify key health disparities and improve prevention, education, and harm reduction efforts. Scheduled for July 8th and 10th, the survey seeks real input beyond data to enhance community care. Every response helps shape healthcare services, promoting a healthier Western Tidewater community.

Local health workers in Western Tidewater will survey residents on July 8th and 10th to assess community health needs.

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SUMMARY: Tuesday brings a First Alert Weather day with a rising chance of thunderstorms developing late afternoon. Morning and midday rain chances are minimal, especially for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where rain arrives late. Storms start near Albermarle, Nelson, and surrounding counties around 4-5 PM, moving into Richmond by 6 PM. These slow-moving storms could produce hours of showers and thunder. By midnight, storms taper off with lingering clouds and showers overnight. Wednesday features morning and midday rain with highs near 83°F, then clearing by afternoon. Thursday warms to 91°F with a slight shower chance. Friday offers the best day—lower humidity and pleasant Fourth of July weather.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather day as an approaching cold front could spark strong to severe storms in the evening.

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