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New VDOT Travel Tracker Helps Memorial Day Travelers

Jean Jadhon — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:00 EDT

Using the past to predict the future when it comes to holiday travel. This year, you can plan your trip over the Memorial Day weekend travel by looking at what areas were congested in past years.

New Mental Health Facility at Salem VA is almost done

David Kaplan — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT

The building will be bigger and have more natural light

The newest building at the Salem Veterans Affairs Hospital will treat the injuries you can't see.

Standing water breeds problems and mosquitoes

Susan Bahorich — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

2012 ranked as 2nd worst year for West Nile Virus

Whether it's to lure pretty birds into your garden or a mud puddle in the yard - both could be trouble.

What's coming out of your well?

Hollani Davis — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

2013 Drinking Water Clinics scheduled in Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties

The Virginia Cooperative Extension wants to make sure homeowners who rely on wells, know whether their water is safe to drink.

Is Your Child's Snoring Sleep Apnea?

Jean Jadhon — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

When you think of snoring and sleep apnea you probably don't think of children, but studies show ten percent of kids snore and four percent suffer from sleep apnea.

Is Your Child's Safety Seat Installed Properly?

Jean Jadhon — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT

Reading both the car seat manual and your car manual is key to properly installing a car seat, but having an expert check your work is always a good idea. Read on to find out where you can get your car seat checked by a certified technician for free here in Virginia.

Salem advocate helps save patients from being over billed by hospitals

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

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Recession dragged down birth rates for less-educated women

By Emily Alpert — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

Birthrates were dramatically reduced during the recession among women who did not finish high school, a development that far outpaced the drop among women with higher levels of education, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.

It's time to get vaccinations for the upcoming school year

Jean Jadhon — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

Pediatricians are busy doing physicals and giving the required vaccinations for next school year.

School's almost out, but now is the time to think about next school year - at least when it comes to seeing the doctor.

Local health centers receive funding

Justin Ward — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

More than $2 million is waiting for about two dozen health centers in Virginia.