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New Rehab Center Opens In Salem
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterA new rehabilitation center is opening soon in Salem, but step inside and you almost feel like you're at a hotel. Each of the 48 patient rooms is equipped with wireless Internet and a 42 inch flat screen television. The center also has room service...Tags: Physical Therapists, Health and Medical Professionals, Health Treatments, Stroke, Nursing
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ROUNDUP: Local high school athletes sign on to play in college; Virginia Tech, UVA announce football recruits
High school athletes from across the area are signing on to play at the college level. Here is a running story of athletes who have signed on, and football players that have signed at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Blacksburg Geinda...
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Danville YMCA's New Year's resolution? Get larger
WDBJ7 ReporterDevonte Hall started his New Year's resolution early this morning at the Danville Family YMCA. "I want to get more fit. I can run two miles, I want to be able to run four," Hall said. Granted getting fit is a common resolution, he's not one to let his...Tags: Health Treatments, YMCA, Lifestyle and Leisure, Clubs and Associations, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Update on Hillsville man who received face transplant
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterSeven months after Richard Lee Norris underwent a 36 hour face transplant surgery, he is making progress. The 37 year old Hillsville man was injured in a gun accident in 1997 losing much of his upper and lower jaw as well as his lips and nose. After 15...Tags: Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics, Injuries and Wounds, Colleges and Universities, Surgery
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Healing Strides expands in Franklin County
ReporterOne stride at a time-- a program in Franklin County is helping kids with mental and physical challenges overcome obstacles by working with horses. And now, the facility for "Healing Strides" is expanding in a big way thanks to businesses like Lowes that...Tags: Health Treatments, Animals, Business, Autism
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Wounded warrior is making progress
ReporterHe's making a lot of progress, but the road to recovery will be a long one for Christopher Walker. The army soldier from Altavista is learning how to move again, after losing both arms and a leg in Afghanistan. We've been following Walker's...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Physical Therapists, Health Treatments
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Location is key as plans for new therapy center in Danville are revealed
WDBJ7 ReporterThis is just what the doctor ordered; occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy all under one roof. Rehabilitation services that were once spread throughout Danville and Pittslyvania County will now be in a one stop health and wellness...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Physical Therapists, Health Treatments, Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Haitian teenager will receive life-changing surgery in Blacksburg
Weekend Anchor/ReporterA Haitian teenager will soon undergo life changing surgery at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg. Keithia Sirena was badly burned when she fell into a fire as a child. The serve burn caused her the ski of her arm to attach to her...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Physical Therapists, Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics, Health
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Haitian girl undergoes 6 hour surgery, successfully
Weekend Anchor/ReporterShe was burned over 30 percent of her body when she fell into a fire as a child. But on Wednesday, a Haitian teenager underwent a six hour surgery at Lewis Gale Hospital at Montgomery that will change her life. It was a lengthy and delicate...Tags: Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Plastic Surgeons, Medical Specialization
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OUR HEALTH: Highland Ridge Rehab Center opens in Dublin
A dream will be fulfilled this month when Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin opens their new 33,000 square-foot rehabilitation addition.
The project will enhance their philosophy of person-directed services for their culture change model. Culture...Tags: Health Treatments, Health, Music, Family, Culture
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Rev. Billy Graham released from hospital
The Rev. Billy Graham has been released from a North Carolina hospital after spending six days recovering from pneumonia.
Mission Hospital spokeswoman Nancy Lindell said Graham was released on Tuesday after doctors decided he had responded well to...Tags: Billy Graham, Health Treatments, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Pneumonia
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Danville YMCA unveils plan for building
ReporterPlans to combine fitness and medicine in one new state of the art building is coming closer to reality in Danville. The Danville Family YMCA showed off the designs and floor plan for it's newest location along the Dan River. The Y is partnering with the...Tags: Health Treatments, Health, Clubs and Associations, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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