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smoker with lighter
Local

U.S. Surgeon General: Tobacco use on the decline; some groups do not share in progress

Crystal Graham
tap water
Local

Boil water advisory issued for Louisa County residents until further notice

Crystal Graham
Rabies vaccine with hypodermic syringe and needle
Virginia

Health District: Stray cat tests positive for the rabies in Augusta County

Crystal Graham
Mcdonalds hamburger and fries E. coli outbreak
Local

CDC: McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows to 104 cases, 34 hospitalizations, one death

Crystal Graham
Artificial intelligence
Local

UVA Health study: AI promises to improve patient care, but human doctors remain necessary

Rebecca Barnabi
call to 911
Virginia

Harrisonburg: Police Department to prioritize mental-health crisis response

Crystal Graham
algae bloom in lake
Local

Virginia Department of Health lifts harmful algae bloom advisory for Lake Anna

Crystal Graham
Virginia Tech expert on election mental health
Virginia

Virginia Tech expert: Presidential election taking a toll on voters’ mental health

Crystal Graham
healthcare
Local

Open Enrollment period on Virginia Insurance Marketplace has begun

Chris Graham
mental health
Virginia

Regional mental health facility moving forward, ground-breaking likely in 2025

Crystal Graham
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