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Roanoke Woman Waits for Phone Call To Save Her Life
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterOne Roanoke woman keeps her cell phone at her side always. The reason? She's waiting for a call that could save her life. To understand this woman's story you have to go back several years to when 41 year old Jenny Mays DeLorenzo was just 17 and a...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Cell Phones, Chemical Industry
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New Heart Procedure at Carilion. Can it Replace Open Heart Surgery?
On this Valentine's week news of a new heart procedure that's now being done at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Could it take the place of traditional open heart surgery? In some cases the answer is yes. As we age it's not uncommon to develop...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Technology, Cardiologists, Science and Technology, Heart Surgery
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UPDATE: Investigators believe vehicle hitting propane tank led to explosion at Amherst Co. shopping center
We are learning more about what caused an explosion at an Amherst County shopping center. Investigators believe a vehicle hit a propane tank behind the AmbriarShoppingCenter. That created a leak in the tank and started a fire. The fire then caused...
Tags: Explosions, Amherst County, Emergency Incidents
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One step in front of the other to raise money & awareness of kidney disease
reporterNearly 400-thousand Americans rely on dialysis to keep them alive. Saturday morning, some of those local folks -and the people who love them- gathered in downtown Roanoke for the annual Kidney Walk. The walk raises awareness for the prevention of kidney...Tags: Kidney Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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Roanoke man's family blames RADAR bus service for his death
WDBJ7 ReporterA man is dead and his family thinks the non-profit bus service RADAR that transports the disabled is responsible after an incident last Friday in Roanoke near Valley View Mall. His family says Timothy Washington was feeling fine when he got on the...Tags: Public Transportation, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Investor group agrees to purchase former Giles Memorial Hospital
ReporterA group of investors, including Roanoke Development Consultant Brian Wishneff, has agreed to purchase the former Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. The property currently houses a dialysis clinic, and the new owners envision a health campus that...Tags: Politics, Stonewall Jackson, United Way , Realty, Real Estate Sellers
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Triathlete lives with kidney disease, encourages dialysis patients in western Virginia
ReporterShad Ireland has been living with kidney disease since he was 10. He's been on dialysis for 29 years. Tuesday, he brought a message of hope and encouragement to dialysis patients in western Virginia. Ireland visited patients at Fresenius Medical Care...Tags: Fresenius Medical Care, Kidney Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Republic of Ireland
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A twelve year old girl in search of a donor to save her life
Multimedia JournalistCherokee Storm Davis is missing both of her kidneys and in search of a donor. In the meantime, Davis explains what makes her feel at ease. "Sometimes I come in here and lie down and watch TV or just take a nap and that makes me feel better," said Davis....Tags: Charity, Health Insurance Cost, Crossroads
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A stroll through the park is what the doctor ordered especially when it fights kidney disease
Multimedia JournalistHundreds of people walked through Wasena Park Sunday afternoon, all to raise awareness about the importance of early detection for kidney disease and the importance of organ donations. Walkers of all ages registered to walk one mile at Wasena Park. They'...Tags: Kidney Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Kidney, Human Body
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Woman jailed after allegedly shooting man on dialysis table
FloriDUHShemira R. Hargrove, 31, was jailed after shooting a patient at the Florida Dialysis Center of Orlando on Monday morning, according to Orlando cops, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Although the name of the patient or the patient's relationship with...Tags: Orlando
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Dr. Daniel Offer, 1929-2013
Psychiatrist Daniel Offer ignored conventional wisdom and prevailing theories in conducting research that provided new insights into adolescent development and how adults remember the past. "He always said, 'You've got to get the data,'" said his wife,...
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Woman faces attempted-murder charge over shooting at Orlando dialysis center
A woman has been charged with a shooting Monday morning that wounded a patient at an Orlando dialysis center, according to police. Shemira R. Hargrove was charged with attempted murder (domestic violence) for the 9:30 a.m. shooting at the Florida...
Tags: Orlando, Prosecution, Criminals, Shootings
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