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    May 15, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  1. Genetic test determines breast cancer risk for men and women

    For most women, the risk of developing breast cancer over a lifetime is 12 percent. For women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, that risk multiplies to close to 87 percent. In choosing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Hollywood star Angelina Jolie reduced her risk to below 5 percent. "It's very low. There's always microscopic tissue left behind. It's not zero, but it gives these women peace of mind," said Laurie Jesz, RN, a breast cancer navigator with Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View in Suffolk.
    For most women, the risk of developing breast cancer over a lifetime is 12 percent. For women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, that risk multiplies to close to 87 percent. In choosing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Hollywood star Angelina...

    Tags: Sentara, Mastectomy, MRI (imaging), Bon Secours, Hysterectomy

    2. May 15, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  2. Medical examiner: Manner of death unclear in Newport News shooting

    NEWPORT NEWS — The State Medical Examiner's Office has been unable to determine whether a Newport News man who was shot to death in his home in January died of a homicide, a suicide or an accident. Christopher Patrick Day, 35, a truck driver by...

    Tags: Murder, Sentara, Briarwood, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Firearms

    3. May 11, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  3. Charges by Peninsula hospitals vary widely

    On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services landed a bombshell on the public with its release of FY 2011 numbers that revealed how much 3,000 hospitals around the country charged Medicare for the 100 most common in-patient procedures. Charges varied wildly even within the same geographic region — and somewhat between hospitals under the same ownership.
    On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services landed a bombshell on the public with its release of FY 2011 numbers that revealed how much 3,000 hospitals around the country charged Medicare for the 100 most common in-patient procedures....

    Tags: The New York Times, Sentara, Government Health Care, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Bon Secours

    4. May 13, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  4. Man injured in house fire in Newport News

    A man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after escaping a house fire in the Denbigh section of the city.
    Daily Press
    A man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after escaping a house fire in the Denbigh section of the city. Firefighters responded to a call after 2 a.m. in the 300 block of Thalia Drive near Warwick Boulevard. When crews arrived, they found smoke...

    Tags: Denbigh, Hospitals and Clinics, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Fires

    5. May 13, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  5. BRIEF: Resident taken to hospital after Newport News fire

    The Virginian-Pilot
    One person was taken to a hospital this morning after a house fire in Denbigh. Firefighters were called about 2:10 a.m. to the home in the 300 block of Thalia Drive, according to a Fire Department news release. The fire was extinguished a few...

    Tags: Denbigh, Hospitals and Clinics, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

    6. May 9, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  6. Peninsula hospital charges vary widely; Medicare releases numbers on 3,000 hospitals

    On Wednesday, the CMS released FY 2011 numbers regarding what hospitals around the country charge for the 100 most common procedures. Charges varied wildly even within the same geographic region - and somewhat between hospitals under the same ownership.
    On Wednesday, the CMS released FY 2011 numbers regarding what hospitals around the country charge for the 100 most common procedures. Charges varied wildly even within the same geographic region - and somewhat between hospitals under the same ownership....

    Tags: The New York Times, Sentara, Government Health Care, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Health Insurance

    7. May 3, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  7. Woman falls into empty ship tank in Newport News

    Daily Press
    Newport News Fire Department’s Special Operations teams rescued a 52-year-old woman who fell into an empty fuel tank on a bulk cargo ship Friday. The woman, who worked on the LTC John U.D. Page in the city's industrial waterfront area, fell 20...

    Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

    8. May 2, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  8. Child injured in Newport News fire

    A 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after suffering serious injuries in an apartment fire in the Southeast section of the city.
    Daily Press
    A 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after suffering serious injuries in an apartment fire in the Southeast section of the city. Fire crews responded to the apartment about 10:30 p.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the second...

    Tags: American Red Cross, Relief and Aid Organizations, Manufacturing and Engineering, Heavy Engineering, Hospitals and Clinics

    9. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  9. 'Every 15 minutes' serves as warning to Woodside students about DUI

    The Newport News “Every 15 Minutes” Task Force is thrilled to announce the culmination of nine months of planning and preparation! Woodside High School will host the crash program on Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3, 2013, at 13450 Woodside Lane, Newport News.  
    The Newport News “Every 15 Minutes” Task Force is thrilled to announce the culmination of nine months of planning and preparation! Woodside High School will host the crash program on Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3, 2013, at 13450 Woodside...

    Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

    10. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  10. Multiple clinical trials open to patients on the Peninsula

    Almost half the medical clinical trials in Virginia are taking place in Hampton Roads. Of the more than 120 privately funded active trials enrolling patients, half involve treatment for major chronic illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to PhRMA, a trade organization representing 32 pharmaceutical companies.
    Almost half the medical clinical trials in Virginia are taking place in Hampton Roads. Of the more than 120 privately funded active trials enrolling patients, half involve treatment for major chronic illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease,...

    Tags: Placebo, Medical Research, Heart Disease, Warfarin (drug), Hampton Roads

    11. Mar 8, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  11. Peninsula health systems have taken steps to contain superbug

    Nationally, there's a new buzz about a class of superbug, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, CRE, which is resistant to the strongest antibiotics. It has only been found in hospitals and nursing homes and has no presence in the community, nor is it easily spread from person to person, but the Centers for Disease Control has reported its steady increase.
    Nationally, there's a new buzz about a class of superbug, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, CRE, which is resistant to the strongest antibiotics. It has only been found in hospitals and nursing homes and has no presence in the community, nor is...

    Tags: Long Term Care, Sentara, Lab Tests, Nursing, Health Insurance

    12. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  12. Newport News 13-year-old tackles cancer with smile, positive attitude

    Nazea Twiggs is still smiling and happy and being a kid.
    Nazea Twiggs is still smiling and happy and being a kid. The 13-year-old Denbigh resident's resilience is helping to carry his entire family through his treatment for cancer. Right around Thanksgiving Nazea was diagnosed with Osteocarcoma—a type...

    Tags: Health Treatments, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Denbigh, Hospitals and Clinics, Chemotherapy

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