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Emory & Henry, King consider possible partnerships
Emory & Henry College and the King School of Medicine plan to look for ways that they could collaborate in health sciences. In a memorandum of understanding announced Thursday, the schools agree to begin exploring possible partnerships. Next year,...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Health Treatments, Drugs and Medicines, Education
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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: Nursing, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Nursing Homes, Stroke, Physical Therapists
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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...
Tags: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, College Football, The Pennsylvania State University, Crime, Law and Justice, Philadelphia Eagles
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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: Lifestyle and Leisure, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments, Clubs and Associations, YMCA
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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: Hospitals and Clinics, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Surgery, Colleges and Universities, University of Maryland Medical Center
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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: Animals, Health Treatments, Autism, Business
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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: Physical Therapists, Health Treatments, Health and Medical Professionals
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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: Diabetes, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physical Therapists, Health
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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: Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Therapists, Health, Health Treatments, Health and Medical Professionals
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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, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapists, Health, 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, Concerts, Physical Therapists, Entertainment, Family
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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: Hospitals and Clinics, Billy Graham, Pneumonia, Health, Health Treatments
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