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November 09, 2009
Cats are trainable - and that’s not a punchline
Having your cat touch your hand with its nose on command is one of the easiest behaviors to trainLawmaker wants probe of E. coli and school lunches
Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., is worried about a recent outbreak that killed at least two people and sickened about two dozen others in 11 statesNovember 07, 2009
Hundreds lined up for swine flu vaccines in Salem on Saturday
Nearly 600 people showed up for the vaccine clinic held on Apperson Drive
November 05, 2009
4 more die in Virginia from swine flu
The number of deaths are now up to 21, said Dr. Karen Remley, state health commissioner
Free Clinic in Wythe Co. adds Bingo as income source
The C. Brock Hughes Free Clinic Inc. is counting on Saturday night Bingo games to bring in much-needed revenueGrant will help simulation center in Lynhcburg train health care providers
Lynchburg College and Centra Health received a $200,000 grant from the Virginia Tobacco Commission for a health simulation lab that will provide medical training for local students and health care practitionNovember 03, 2009
RECALL: BodyBuilding.com recalling 65 supplements that may contain steroids
The recalled products may contain the following ingredients: Superdrol, Madol, Tren, Androstenedione, and/or TurinabolNovember 02, 2009
Stopping the spread of H1N1 among voters
Hand sanitizer at polling places, coffee stirrers and pencil erasers being used to touch screens
October 30, 2009
Four insurers agree to cover swine-flu vaccine
Some insurers also are making arrangements with drug stores and other pharmacies so patients need only show their insurance card to get the shot
October 28, 2009
Local woman focuses on humor even though cancer took everything but her life
Sandra Beard and her husband live in an RV because her breast cancer diagnosis came when she didn't have insurance. Her book "Laugh When I Cry" focuses on finding humor in the worst of times.RECALL: Accusure Insulin Syringe
All syringes, regardless of lot number, are subject to this recall.Bra exhibit at Lynchburg College supporting the cause of cancer awareness
M.A.A.M.’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of annual mammograms, and right now they’re doing it in a rather cheeky wayYou can get swine flu twice
The virus can mutate into different strain, infectious disease doctor says get vaccinated even if you think you're immuneOctober 23, 2009
New veterans clinic for Wythe County
The new outpatient clinic will be located in WythevilleOctober 22, 2009
Southside man dies from Swine Flu complications
So far, the Virginia Dept. of Health has received ten reports of swine flu related deathsHCA tightens flu visitation restrictions at local hospitals
The new rules take effect Monday, Oct. 26th, in an attempt to restrict the spread of the swine flu and regular flu
Flu-like illnesses at Virginia colleges show no pattern
Virginia campuses are seeing higher numbers of suspected cases of the novel H1N1 virus at the start of flu season
Danville event raising awareness for breast cancer
Rippe’s is hosting a fashion show to raise money for the Danville Cancer AssociationOctober 20, 2009
Timing is everything when you get treatment for swine flu
Dr. Kevin Fox with Wythe County Community Hospital says TAMIFLU must be taken within the first two days you start experiencing symptoms or within the first few hours.Twin Co. Regional Hospital changes visitation policy to prevent spread of swine flu
Visitors under the age of 18 are restricted from visiting the hospital and visitors with flu/cold symptoms should not visit the hospitalRoanoke Health Department tries to fill gap left by delay in H1N1 vaccine shipments
H1N1 vaccine clinics will be held at 4 local health departments in the Roanoke Valley and Alleghany County for children and students
FDA approves season flu vaccine Fluarix for pediatric use
This vaccine, which contains inactivated (killed) influenza A and B viruses, had been approved for use in adults, ages 18 years and olderFDA approves Votrient for advanced form of kidney cancer
Votrient is an oral medication that interferes with angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels needed for solid tumors to grow and surviveVirginia Dept. of Health swine flu vaccination sites
Link to information about where you'll be able to get a swine flu vaccine starting in mid-NovemberOctober 19, 2009
Touching face and catching flu
We go over a few ways you can catch, or avoid catching, the seasonal and swine fluVirginia Dept. of Health swine flu ad campaign
The ads will appear on buses, in movie theaters, on TV and radio... even temporary tattoos for children.FDA warns people to avoid flu medicines sold online
The FDA has already found at least 75 websites selling fake flu remediesOctober 16, 2009
Swine Flu fact or fiction
Lewis Gale Dr. David Berry says stay at home for at least 24 hours after your fever breaks before returning to work or school
