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Lynchburg hospital first in Virginia to offer new approach to brain surgery
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefWhen doctors told JoAnn Langdon she had an aneurysm, a lot of questions came to mind. "What's going to happen?" thought Langdon. "How bad is it, and how big is it?"An aneurysm is an abnormal bulging, kind of like a balloon, in an artery. Removing one...Tags: Brain, Aneurysm, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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UPDATE: Wythe County Animal Shelter re-opens after rabies scare
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Wythe County Animal Shelter has reopened, after test results showed a dog feared to have rabies, came back negative. The health scare shut down the shelter for a few days. Nine dogs were quarantined until the results came back Wednesday. ----------...Tags: Rabies
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The Test That Saved One Salem Man's Life
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterOne Salem man feels lucky to be alive. If it weren't for a test he had done at LewisGale Medical Center he might not be. Jerry Brinkley is a husband, father and a grandfather who loves collecting, sitting on the front porch and talking walks with his...Tags: Heart Attack, Salem (New London, Connecticut), Hospitals and Clinics, Overweight, Cardiac Catheterization
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Middle school students get a first hand look in healthcare
Multimedia JournalistCamp Carilion Clinic is designed to prepare the future healthcare workforce needs by exposing students to a variety of healthcare careers. The goal is to introduce students to careers they may or may not be aware of and increase their interest in...Tags: First Aid, Students, Education, Teaching and Learning
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Roanoke Valley students take part in Camp Carilion Clinic
WDBJ7 Intern ReporterStudents from across the Roanoke Valley are getting an inside look at what goes into working in the medical field. Earlier today, our WDBJ7 camera caught up with students as they take part in Camp Carilion Clinic in Roanoke. From CPR training to...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Emergency Health Procedures
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Energy retrofits to your home save more than money
WDBJ7 AnchorThe Community Alliance for Energy Efficiency, CAFE, offers testing and repairs of your home to make it more energy efficient. The benefits extend from simply saving money on electric bills. That government sponsored organization says the repairs will...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Home Improvement
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Vinton
The Virginia Department of Health says it is now safe to drink the water in Vinton. The town had a boil water notice in place since Friday's storm caused widespread power outages. The Virginia Department of Health does want to remind people that any ice...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Appalachian Power Company, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Health, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Fox, raccoon test positive for rabies in Danville, Pittsylvania County
More animals have tested positive for rabies in parts of Southside Virginia. A fox in Danville and a raccoon in Pittsylvania County have tested positive for rabies. The Virginia Department of Health asks that unvaccinated dogs, cats, and ferrets, be...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pittsylvania County, Health, Rabies
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New technology making it easier and faster to discover lung abnormalities
WDBJ7 ReporterA twist of fate landed Scott Spradlin on the operating table. He had a chest x-ray after a car crash. When doctors spotted something unusual, they wanted to learn more. That used to mean an invasive procedure, but now thanks to new technology, Spradlin...Tags: Technology, Science and Technology, Health, Lungs and Airways
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Full body scanners put to the test at Roanoke Regional
Multimedia JournalistPick a traditional pat down or high-tech full body scans next time you plan to fly through Roanoke Regional Airport. Thursday the Transportation Security Administration demonstrated its newest security tool at the airport. Bonnie Nicholson...Tags: Transportation Security Administration, X-rays, Health
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Alex Trebek suffers mild heart attack
LOS ANGELES (CNN) — Alex Trebek suffered a mild heart attack Saturday, but the “Jeopardy!” host should make a full recovery and return to the game show next month, a Sony Television spokeswoman said Sunday. Trebek, 71, checked into...
Tags: Heart Attack, Alex Trebek, Sony Corp., Health, Game Shows (genre)
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Hometown Health: Doctors encourage Hepatitis screening with first ever testing day
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are trying to get more people tested for Hepatitis C. More than 4-million Americans are living with the disease, and most of them don't even know it. Saturday is Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. ...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hepatitis, Health, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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