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Franklin church opens wellness center as hospital closure fears grow
53+ min ago (494+ words) FRANKLIN, Va. " Franklin residents are growing concerned about access to healthcare as Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center remains at risk of closing. "We are concerned and were concerned about services," said Yvonne Rose. Now, one local church is working to…...
Franklin church steps up as federal healthcare cuts threaten local hospital
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (61+ words) 13newsnow. com Franklin church steps up as federal healthcare cuts threaten local hospital To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for…...
CDC restricts entry for some travelers from parts of Africa amid Ebola outbreak
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (65+ words) 13newsnow. com CDC restricts entry for some travelers from parts of Africa amid Ebola outbreak To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go…...
Too hot to trot: The hidden danger of hot pavement for pets
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (249+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " As temperatures climb this week, it's not just people feeling the heat; your pets are, too. And one of the biggest hidden dangers during hot weather is scorching pavement temperatures. Even when the air temperature feels manageable, asphalt…...
Ebola emergency, vaping dangers and the sleep temperature sweet spot
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (536+ words) The World Health Organization declared the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa a public health emergency of international concern, as case numbers continue to rise. As of today, 336 suspected cases, 10 confirmed cases and 88 deaths are on record across the Democratic Republic…...
'It's just very painful' | 9/11 attack survivor battles frightening illness
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (405+ words) PHOENIX " There are some memories that are too difficult for Jenn Ashcraft to speak about as she battles a frightening illness." "We suffered in silence," Ashcraft said. With nowhere to be but her hospital bed, the Arizona resident can't help…...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (53+ words) 13newsnow. com WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You…...
Ebola outbreak in Africa declared public health emergency
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (55+ words) 13newsnow. com Ebola outbreak in Africa declared public health emergency To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before…...
California warns of largest deadly wild mushroom poisoning outbreak in U. S. history
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (380+ words) WASHINGTON " California health officials are warning of an unprecedented outbreak of deadly wild mushroom poisonings that has become the largest known incident of its kind in U. S. history, NBC News reported. The California Department of Public Health and the California Poison…...
Virginia Beach Oceanfront reopens after bacteria levels tested at state water quality standards
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A portion of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that was closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels has reopened, according to the City of Virginia Beach. The closure, originally announced on Wednesday, impacted the beach from 8th Street…...