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Susan G. Komen cuts funding to Planned Parenthood

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) -  One of the biggest charities working to cure breast cancer has cut ties with one of the country's largest women's health organizations. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced Wednesday that it will no longer fund...

Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Abortion, Planned Parenthood, Breast Cancer, Abortion Issue

Family: Child dies in school from peanut allergic reaction

CBS 6 Executive Producer and Web Producer

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA (WTVR) - The Chesterfield County School System and the Chesterfield County Health Department discussed county allergic reaction policies and procedures Wednesday. Two days ago Amaria Johnson, a seven-year-old elementary school...

Tags: Health and Safety at School, Medical Procedures and Tests, Students, Pharmaceuticals, Benadryl (drug)

A request in Abbie's memory: an act of kindness this week

Anchor

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - No family exemplifies the spirit of giving this holiday season more than the family of a nine-year old girl who died of cancer last April. To get through this first Christmas without her, Abbie Waters' parents are asking quite...

Tags: The Happiest News!, Religious Festivals, Human Interest, Cancer, Holidays

Finding a 'Community' Within State Institutions- Jason Kinzler's Story

Anchor/Reporter

Before Jason Kinzler's wheelchair lift even touches the ground, he tilts his head up in delight, breathing in the crisp autumn air and anticipating his arrival at the 'Lift Me Up' horseback riding facility in Great Falls, Virginia. Jason comes to the...

Tags: Horse (animal), Community (tv program), Special Olympics, Advanced Training, Career and Workplace

Record low of U.S. adults are married, group finds

Reuters

(Reuters) - A record low of 51 percent of U.S. adults are married, and Americans are waiting longer than ever to tie the knot, the Pew Research Center said on Wednesday. The Washington-based Pew Research Center based its findings on an analysis of U.S....

Tags: Marriage

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Va launches health care directive registry for residents to let friends, family know wishes

Staff reporter

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is launching a registry for residents to let friends and families know their health care wishes if they are unable to make their own decisions. Officials on Wednesday launched the Advance Health Care Directive Registry...

Tags: Health, Healthcare Policies

Officials respond to Cuccinelli's gubernatorial bid

Several officials have responded to Ken Cuccinelli’s announcement that he will enter the 2013 gubernatorial race.  Below are the official statements released from Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Governor Bob McDonnell, and Democratic Party of...

Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Parties and Movements, Bob McDonnell, Republican Party

IndyCar driver Wheldon dies after massive crash in Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Dan Wheldon, who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to prevail at his sport's most famed race twice, died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300....

Tags: Formula One, England, Speedway, Car Tires, Weddings

Doctors recommend new ADHD treatment guidelines

Reuters

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The American Academy of Pediatrics this weekend expanded its guidelines for diagnosing and treating kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, recommending that doctors evaluate all patients aged four to 18 who show...

Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Symptoms, Pharmaceuticals, Hospitals and Clinics, Pediatrics

Hurricane recovery safety tips from Virginia Department of Health

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