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Emergency autism legislation signed to make way for insurance coverage
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt's a victory for parents of autistic children. The Governor, this week, signed emergency legislation that fixed a flaw in a bill that provides insurance coverage for autism treatment. It's going to be a huge help for plenty of families and...Tags: Autism, Behavioral Conditions, Health, Insurance
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OUR HEALTH: Service Animals of Southwest Virginia
As a growing number of Americans join the ranks of the disabled in this country, the number of people in need of assistance from service animals climbs as well. The number of Americans with a disability rose 7.7 percent, or by 3.4 million people, to...Tags: Cerebral Palsy, Behavioral Conditions, Health, Religion and Belief, Diseases and Illnesses
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Virginia to close training centers in Madison Heights and Hillsville
Assignment ManagerVirginia will close most of its controversial training centers by the end of the decade. That's the result of a settlement with the U. S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The facilities, like the Central Virginia Training Center in Madison...Tags: Executive Branch, Finance, Politics, Bob McDonnell, Career and Workplace
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Autism groups return to the State Capitol for legislative fix
ReporterLast year’s General Assembly session brought a hard-fought victory for Virginia families affected by autism. Lawmakers approved legislation mandating insurance coverage for children under the age of six, but in the months since, their...Tags: Autism, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Behavioral Conditions, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Health
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Susan Bahorich's Blog
Comments, questions, concerns, story ideas, etc. email me at: sbahorich@wdbj7.com
January 4, 2012
Happy New Year, Baby New Year!!!!
Welcome to the first edition of the 2012 Blog-horich.
I've been slacking people, I'm sorry!
First off, Happy belated...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Conservation, Cervical Cancer, Vince Vaughn, Television
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93-5 'KHY Rock Report
Headlines for Friday, May 25, 2012
METALLICA: Ulrich's Acting on Display Monday
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich makes his acting debut -- playing someone other than himself -- when Hemingway and Gellhorn premieres on HBO on Monday night at 9:00 p.m....Tags: Hulk Hogan, Organized Crime, Ben Gibbard, Shipbuilding, Television
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Mother of Alleged Arsonist to Be Extradited to Germany
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- The mother of the man suspected of setting dozens of fires in Hollywood will be extradited back to her native Germany, a judge ruled on Thursday. Dorothee Burkhart, 53, had been fighting extradition to Germany, where she...Tags: CNN (tv network), Trials, Lawyers, Trials, Behavioral Conditions
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
May 21, 2012
Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...Tags: Skin Conditions, Health and Safety at School, Disease Prevention, Separation Anxiety, Time (magazine)
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Florida residents can make a splash -- Wet 'n Wild is offering Florida Residents free entry almost any time during the same year (through Dec. 31) with the purchase of a...Tags: Gloria Estefan, Time (magazine), Conservation, Fishing, Shipbuilding
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A manual for married people with Asperger's
David Finch was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild autism spectrum disorder, in 2008, at age 30. At that time, he said, his three-year marriage was in a downward spiral because of his odd habits and rigid adherence to routines.
Instead of...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Autism, Family, Behavioral Conditions, Marriage
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Why we're fat, Part 3: Our lifestyle promotes added pounds
Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat."
In looking at the past 30 years, during which time obesity rates have soared,...Tags: Human Body, Medical Research, Commuting, Weight, Chemicals
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Project seeks 1 million veterans to give blood, DNA for disease research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer for a battle it's waging at home — against disease.
Actually, more than a few are needed. Officials overseeing health care for the nation's veterans are...Tags: Medical Research, Human Body, Johns Hopkins University, Chemicals, Veterans Affairs
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