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Vaccines are best at prevention but what else can help …

WebThere are three types of RSV immunizations available. Adults 60 and older can get one of two vaccines, Arexvy or Abrysvo. Women in their 32 to 36 weeks of …

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Beyond 'Baby Blues' Shining the light on World Maternal …

Web7News Health and Wellness Reporter Victoria Sanchez speaks with Postpartum Support International's Director Wendy Davis, PhD, and Maryland mother of two Jennifer …

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Wearables: WebMD's chief officer discusses AI's growing …

WebARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Artificial Intelligence is becoming more important in healthcare. And some devices can be used at home to improve your health. …

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Arlington County opens 24-hour crisis intervention center …

WebArlington County's Department of Human Services held a grand opening of the newly-expanded Crisis Intervention Center Monday morning, May 22, 2023. (7News) …

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Prince George's County breaks ground on new health …

WebPrince George's County officials broke ground on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, on the county health department's new health center. (7News)

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'This is a priority': Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushes for new …

WebThe governor is pushing for $230 million in new funding for behavioral health. Youngkin’s proposal includes $20 million to fund 30+ new mobile crisis teams to respond …

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Walmart announces closure of all health center clinics, …

WebThe big-box retailer and hypermarket chain operator Walmart announced Tuesday it would be shuttering all 51 of its health center clinics across six states due t

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New law requires Virginia hospitals to publish prices of

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — On Saturday, July 1, Virginia joined the federal government in requiring hospitals to be upfront with patients about medical costs. …

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Getting personal: Maryland colon cancer survivor wants …

WebPRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Deneen Richmond wants to flush away the stigma of colorectal cancer and get more people screened after she took …

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Boosting Maryland's mental health services: Compass …

WebSILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — Addressing mental health remains a priority in Maryland as more than 838,000 state residents aged 12 and up suffer from a …

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Senators introduce bill aimed at preventing youth suicide

WebWASHINGTON (WSET) — A new bill aimed at preventing youth suicide is on the table in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., co-introduced the Child Suicide …

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National initiative searching for 'definitive answers' to long COVID

WebA new study on long-haulers is being called a "paradigm shift" for patient care by a D.C. doctor who treats hundreds of post-COVID patients. (7News)

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New kidney procedure targets, lowers resistant high blood

WebDr. Jeremy Bock speaks with patient David Terhune a month after a procedure on his kidneys to lower his high blood pressure. (7News) ARLINGTON, Va. …

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Surge in facility fees raises cost of routine medical care: How

WebFile - A nurse works in the laboratory room in El Nuevo San Juan Health Center at the Bronx borough in New York, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz …

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Volunteer group aims to cut down crime in Chinatown with hands …

WebVolunteers with Citizen Organized Patrol Efforts are aiming to prevent crime in D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood with a hands-on approach.

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IRS reforms target wealthier taxpayers and companies, address …

WebFILE - The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)

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New Arkansas law aims to help new moms get screened for …

WebLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A new law in Arkansas aims to help new mothers get access to screening for depression. Starting January 2024, healthcare …

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Project Healing Waters provides fly fishing rehab for wounded

WebProject Healing Waters has helped over 65,000 veterans since the organization launched in 2005, using an unlikely tool -- fly fishing -- as a means of therapy.

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Arizona's Democratic governor signs bill repealing Civil War-era

WebArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs smiles after signing the repeal of the Civil War-era near-total abortion ban, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Capitol in Phoenix.

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Medication dispensing error nearly cost a woman her life. I-Team …

WebA 2022 report estimates that in the United States, seven to 9,000 people a year die from medical mistakes.

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'So much need': Neighborhood Health provides primary care to

WebNeighborhood Health is a federally qualified health center that's now working to provide primary care for Afghan refugees. ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — …

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Meet the candidates: Twelve Democrats run to succeed Rep

WebFILE - Democrat Jennifer Wexton speaks at her election night party after defeating Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Dulles, Va. …

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US intelligence officials now say Putin 'likely' did not order death …

WebA police officer speaks on the phone near to graffiti of Russia's imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

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Deadline for Metro to hand over subpoenaed documents …

WebWASHINGTON (7News) — After being hit with a subpoena for certain safety-related documents, Metro has asked for - and been given - an extension on the deadline, …

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Md. Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin will not seek reelection in 2024

WebFILE - Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., asks a question during the Senate Finance Committee hearing on April 19, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Cardin announced …

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DC's first stabilization center to offer 24/7 support to those with

WebWASHINGTON (7News) — District officials will be opening doors to the city's first stabilization center Monday morning. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of …

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