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    Hope Health Expo looks to tackle health disparities with minority community

    The Hope Health Expo is happening Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Minority Health Month.
    Hope Health Expo looks to tackle health disparities with minority community

    Virginia's Blue Ridge

    Red Cross blood donations
    NRV Health Task Force and LewisGale Montgomery team up to address blood donation shortage

    Central Alabama Montgomery

    A new project to provide more services to Alzheimer’s patients is underway at the Central...
    PANDA project to serve people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia

    Mississippi

    Living with Alopecia: One woman talks about her journey with alopecia
    Living with Alopecia: One woman talks about her journey with alopecia

    South Central Louisiana

    Surgeon General warns about youth depression.
    18% of La. students considered suicide last year

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    Carolinas

    Meck County’s new clinic offers pill that can reduce risk of getting HIV from sex

    Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
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    By WBTV Web Staff
    Over the past couple of years, there has been an increase in the rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections within the community.

    Carolinas

    Ceremony and flag raising at Novant Health Rowan raise awareness about organ donation

    Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 1:23 PM EDT
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    By David Whisenant
    A special ceremony and flag raising took place on Wednesday in Salisbury. To mark April as Organ Donation month, a special flag with the Donate Life message was raised at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

    Ozarks

    Missouri Dept. of Mental Health creates apprenticeship program for direct support professionals

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:07 PM EDT
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    By KY3 Staff
    The Missouri Department of Mental Health and other agencies have developed Missouri Talent Pathways, an apprenticeship program to recruit and retain direct support professionals.

    Northeast Ohio

    Child poisoning deaths increased over the last few years

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:34 PM EDT
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    By Sara Goldenberg
    Sadly, drugs like opioids made up almost half of those deaths.

    Virginia's Blue Ridge

    Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley welcomes back adults after pandemic

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:56 PM EDT
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    By Sophia Borrelli
    Pyle says just like everyone else, the center struggled from time to time during the pandemic.

    South Mississippi

    Storm anxiety increases with severe weather threats

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
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    By Bill Snyder
    On a day like Tuesday, when it’s storming and cloudy and rainy, some of us get a little anxious about severe weather threatening our area.

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    National

    Great Health Divide: Lack of transportation options a problem for many in rural America

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    National

    The pandemic created a spike in juvenile female suicides.
    Adolescent females saw an uptick in suicidal attempts

    National

    Diabetes Monitor
    Bridging the Great Health Divide: Men and Diabetes in Louisiana

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    Chattahoochee Valley

    Muscogee Co. Sheriff’s Office raises awareness of locator bracelets for Autism Awareness Month

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
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    By Jatavia O'Neal
    It’s Autism Awareness Month, and this year, Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman is going all out. You may have noticed deputies wearing blue badges in support of the disability recently.

    Shenandoah Valley

    New outpatient addiction treatment center in Winchester

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:32 PM EDT
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    By WHSV Newsroom
    A new addiction treatment center will provide help to hundreds of Winchester residents.

    Central Alabama Birmingham

    2022 Annual Public Health Address in Jefferson Co.

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
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    By WBRC Staff
    Dr. Wilson will speak about current health issues and initiatives in Jefferson County.

    Southwest Louisiana

    Suffering a stroke under 40 and how to identify one

    Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 9:56 AM EDT
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    By Crimson Jeffers
    A stroke can happen to anyone and the recovery is different for each survivor.

    Mississippi

    UMMC’s battle with Blue Cross Blue Shield is impacting patients

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
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    By Holly Emery
    Now that Blue Cross Blue Shield dropped UMMC from its list of covered medical facilities, hundreds of patients are making tough choices regarding their well-being.

    Pine Belt

    Petal Primary School hosting cereal drive for Petal Children’s Task Force

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:49 PM EDT
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    By Marissa McCardell
    The school is having a cereal food drive until Friday, April 8.

    Mid-South

    DeSoto Co. Sheriff’s Dept. unveils newly-wrapped autism awareness cruiser

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 4:42 PM EDT
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    By Hannah Wallsmith
    DCSD says they are partnering with The Arc Northwest Mississippi on an Autism acceptance training program to help educate law enforcement on matters concerning members of the community who are affected by Autism.

    The Tri State

    Journey through Parenthood | Early signs, symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
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    By WSAZ News Staff
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 44 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

    Central Louisiana

    Avoyelles Hospital honors National Donate Life Month

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT
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    By Jojuana Phillips
    Several different things are celebrated and recognized during the month of April, including the gift of life through organ donations.

    Central Alabama Birmingham

    UAB Eye Care providing free exams and glasses for some previous inmates

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
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    By WBRC Staff
    UAB Community Eye Care partners with Alabama Appleseed Center of Law and Justice to provide free eye care to some previously incarcerated men reentering society.

    Carolinas

    Rowan County Health Department to host suicide prevention training

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:21 AM EDT
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    By David Whisenant
    Rowan County Public Health will be hosting a two-day LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop on May 3 and May 4, 2022.

    Region 8

    Farmers Market teaches values, provides products in community

    Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 10:25 AM EDT
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    By Region 8 Newsdesk
    An area farmer’s market that attempts to teach life lessons had its official grand opening Saturday.

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    Mid-South

    Demographics of Shelby County overdose deaths changing

    Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 10:15 PM EDT
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    By Kelly Roberts
    When many eyes were on the COVID-19 pandemic, another crisis continued to grow. Deaths from opioid and other drug overdoses have gone up since 2020. Some addiction recovery specialists are getting ready to open more resources for people with addiction in the hardest hit areas of Shelby County.

    Chattahoochee Valley

    Fight continues for improving access to healthy food in Talbot County

    Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
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    By Kei'Yona Jordon
    The fight for access to fresh food and nutrition continues after nearly two decades.

    Tennessee Valley

    ‘Wear Blue on April 2′ for World Autism Awareness Day

    Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 9:02 AM EDT
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    By WAFF 48 Digital Staff
    Take a selfie wearing something blue on Saturday! You can post it on social media with the hashtag #wearblueonapril2.

    Heartland

    Southern 7 Health Dept. shares tips for upcoming tick season

    Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 8:16 AM EDT
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    By Brooke Buckner
    With warmer weather moving in, that means it's almost tick season.

    Chattahoochee Valley

    Phenix City women share lymphedema struggles to bring awareness to community

    Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 9:05 AM EDT
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    By Roslyn Giles
    According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly 10 million Americans and hundreds of millions worldwide suffer from lymphedema and lymphatic diseases.

    Region 8

    Humane society in need of food donations

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
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    By Monae Stevens
    People are needing food for their furry companions at Blytheville Humane Society.

    South Mississippi

    March of the Mayors food drive packing party draws hundreds of volunteers

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
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    By Mike Lacy
    The March of the Mayors food drive packing party at the Lyman Community Center drew hundreds of volunteers to help prepare food boxes for pantries in South Mississippi... all this, despite challenges with rising food prices.

    Northeast Ohio

    First Ohio pediatric flu death reported for 2022

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
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    By Jeff Slawson
    Ohio sees first flu death of the season.

    Eastern Kentucky

    AG Daniel Cameron joins DOJ, other states for $16 million drug testing settlement

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 2:59 PM EDT
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    By Ethan Sirles
    The settlement is with MD Labs and its principle owners for billing Medicaid for unnecessary drug tests.

    ArkLaTex

    Willis-Knighton Proton Therapy Center celebrates treating its 1,000th patient

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
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    By KSLA Staff
    Michael Phipps from Fouke, Ark. underwent his final treatment for prostate cancer Friday, April 1, making him Willis-Knighton’s 1,000th proton therapy patient.

    Southeast Louisiana

    Hogs for the Cause firing up the pits for pediatric brain cancer

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 1:41 PM EDT
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    By FOX 8 Staff
    Hogs for the Cause, the annual charity barbecue and music festival, will light up the pits and the UNO Lakefront Arena this weekend.

    Tennessee Valley

    April is Autism Awareness Month: How you can help make a difference

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 1:01 PM EDT
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    By Kellie Miller
    The Autism Society of Alabama's Every Step Matters Walk kicks off April 1! Your involvement helps fund programs and tools that impact families in Alabama.

    Mississippi

    UMMC dropped from Blue Cross & Blue Shield network

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:57 AM EDT
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    By WLBT.com Staff
    Thousands of people who are insured by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi will now have to pay more for life-saving care from the state’s largest hospital.

    Mid-South

    Mid-South Mission of Mercy provides free dental care for those in need

    Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT
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    By Action News 5 Staff
    The event, which started back in 2016, has provided more than $5.9 million worth of dentistry.

    Chattahoochee Valley

    Rare disease transmitted by ticks reported in Alabama and Georgia

    Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 10:28 PM EDT
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    By Reagan Ranzer
    Cases of a rare disease transmitted by ticks have been reported in Alabama and Georgia.

    Carolinas

    Accessibility issues in Charlotte pose challenging risks for those living with disabilities

    Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 8:14 PM EDT
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    By Lileana Pearson
    Parts of Charlotte are nearly impossible to navigate because of the lack of sidewalks and for people who can't drive or face a disability, it's a problem.

    Virginia's Blue Ridge

    Fralin Biomedical Research Institute receives $3.5 million grant to study alcoholism recovery

    Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
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    By Jean Jadhon
    The goal is to help figure out the keys to recovery.
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