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bomb threat
Local

Augusta Health lockdown lifted; authorities report bomb threat ‘not credible’

Crystal Graham
hospital illustration
Region/State

Hey CPR, meet ECMO: A device that’s giving UVA doctors and patients critical time

Crystal Graham
tick on human skin
Local

Lone Star, deer tick may lead to life-threatening reactions in days, months after bite

Crystal Graham
healthcare
Local

Warrenton: Piedmont Family Practice clinical services rebranded into UVA Health

Rebecca Barnabi
grocery store deli counter
Local

Virginia company expands recall; linked to Listeria outbreak strain that killed two

Crystal Graham
teen girl mental health depression sad window
Local, Region/State

Study: Researchers find increases in preteen suicide, especially among girls

Crystal Graham
Local

Community-based organizations encouraged to apply for UVA Cancer Center grant funding

Rebecca Barnabi
hospital patient health
Local

VCU Burn Center first in Virginia to treat patients with new technology

Rebecca Barnabi
raccoon by rock
Region/State

COVID-19 virus widespread among wildlife; likely spread by humans

Crystal Graham
hands holding paper cutout of family
Local

Lawmakers push for vote on Right to IVF Act, to pre-empt state efforts

Rebecca Barnabi
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