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Understanding Hospice: How Early Support Can Improve Quality of Life
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (333+ words) Understanding Hospice: How Early Support Can Improve Quality of Life'WJLA Understanding Hospice: How Early Support Can Improve Quality of Life by Good Morning Washington WASHINGTON (7News) " Nearly two million Americans turn to hospice care each year, yet many families still feel…...
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week highlights Project Blackbird’s mission
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (72+ words) President Trump delivers the State of the Union to Congress. Washington, D.C. (7News) " This week marks National Eating Disorder Awareness week. On Tuesday, Roxanne Strouk spoke with the founder of "Project Blackbird", Alexandra Miles, about her non profit and how she is…...
2 more measles cases reported in Northern Virginia; here's a list of exposure sites
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (213+ words) 2 more measles cases reported in Northern Virginia; here's a list of exposure sites'WJLA Virginia health officials confirmed two more measles cases on Thursday, sharing a lengthy list of public sites where others might have been exposed So far, 10 cases of…...
From felony to flexibility: Md.’s shift on unlicensed assisted living facilities
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (85+ words) WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons,…...
Another measles case in Northern Virginia; potential exposure at THIS Giant grocery store
1+ week, 2+ day ago (87+ words) Another measles case in Northern Virginia; potential exposure at THIS Giant grocery store'WJLA LORTON, Va. (7News) " Another measles case was confirmed in Northern Virginia on Monday. The patient recently traveled internationally, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). These are…...
Public warned to stay away from contaminated Potomac River following major sewage spill
1+ week, 3+ day ago (528+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) " Almost exactly one month after sewage began cascading into the Potomac River, health and environmental agencies throughout the DMV are warning people and pets to stay away from the water. On Jan. 19, a six-foot-wide concrete pipeline carrying sewage collapsed…...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recognized for House Bill 783 at DC nursing conference
1+ week, 3+ day ago (202+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) " Maryland Gov. Wes Moore received the American Nurses Foundation's inaugural Health Equity Legacy Award during the 2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit in Washington, D.C. The award presentation took place Feb 14. at the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Angela Beddoe,…...
Measles cases in US top 900 as CDC confirms infections in 24 states
1+ week, 5+ day ago (189+ words) (TNND) " Measles cases officially surpassed 900 in the United States on Friday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed infections in at least 24 states. The outbreak is largely driven by outbreaks that began in 2025 and are expanding into 2026, especially…...
Doctor explains: Colorectal cancer screenings after actor James Van Der Beek's death
1+ week, 5+ day ago (211+ words) by Sarah Beth Guevara WASHINGTON (7News) " Actor James Van Der Beek of Dawson's Creek died of colorectal cancer at age 48 on Wednesday, sparking concerns about younger people contracting the deadly disease. Dr. Benjamin Weinberg is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist at MedStar…...
Innovative 'Food as Medicine' program already improving health of children, families
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1080+ words) The rolling valleys of Virginia's Piedmont region, lined with orchards of honey crisp and garlic, serve as a breathtaking backdrop to a potential turning point in how our country feeds and improves the lives of those in need. 7News has learned…...