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Prince George's Co. high schoolers to get mental health help

WEBPRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Your children might be counting down to summer break but Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) …

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Prince George's County breaks ground on new health center

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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Vaccines are best at prevention but what else can help battle RSV

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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Rebuilding public health trust: Experts propose nuanced mandates …

WEBWASHINGTON (TND) — Americans' trust in public health institutions remains low after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Global Edelman Trust Barometer …

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'It's a gamechanger and reason for hope': neurologist describes

WEBHENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Dec. 1, 2023, UNC Health Pardee became the first hospital in Western North Carolina to administer a dose of a …

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'Could have been a different story': Early COVID survivors

WEBFAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — This week marks four years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and 7News Health and Wellness …

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Getting personal: Maryland colon cancer survivor wants to flush

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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Disparities across DC wards fuel poverty problems, report finds

WEBThe Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast DC resides in Ward 8. According to Census data, Ward 8 has the highest percentage of children in poverty at 48.5% and …

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Championing teen mental health ahead of Mental Health …

WEBWashington, D.C. (7News) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Syndie Collins, a youth advocate for mental health spoke to the Good Morning Washington …

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Wearables: WebMD's chief officer discusses AI's growing role in

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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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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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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Boosting Maryland's mental health services: Compass Health

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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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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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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FCC seeks change in way 988 crisis calls from mobile phones are

WEBThis 988 call center photo is from July 2022 video provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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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 …

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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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Maine governor signs new gun laws, mental health supports in

WEBMaine Gov. Janet Mills signs legislation to strengthen public safety and Maine's mental health system. (Photo: Gov. Janet Mills' Office)

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Earth Day organizers call for 60% reduction in plastic

WEBPowerful storms are moving across the Midwest as a tornado tore across parts of Nebraska. by CHRISTINA ERNE | WJAR CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — As soon as …

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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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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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Fact Check Team: Colorado first to expand privacy protections to …

WEBColorado Governor Jared Polis just signed a bill into law that will protect people’s brainwaves, the first legislation of its kind.

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Victoria Sanchez

WEBVictoria Sanchez anchors 7News at 4 p.m. and is the Health and Wellness reporter. She works to be an impartial journalist, bringing humanity to the often faceless …

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Maryland pediatrician 'frustrated' infant RSV shot isn't getting to

WEBMARYLAND (7News) — Pediatricians breathed a sigh of relief this summer when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication for a virus …

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