Cherisse Hoffman
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Virginia Committee considers mandate for licensed school nurses in every school (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia School Health Services Committee is considering legislation that would require a licensed nurse in every school building, or one nurse for every 325 students, starting in 2028. The National Association of School Nurses calls the proposal a game-changer. The organization said if it becomes law, it adds a layer of safety for students in the commonwealth and gives families peace of mind. The committee is pushing to get trained medical staff into every Virginia sc
Feed More food drive brings in more than 3,000 pounds of food (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A food drive held Tuesday with Feed More exceeded expectations, organizers said, with thousands of pounds of food and thousands of dollars going directly to help feed Central Virginia families in need. Feed More said it was the biggest single-day food drive the organization has done. Aaron McClung, chief development and healthy strategy officer for Feed More, said the community’s response was significant. “Our region always shows up to help those in need,” McClung said. “A
5th Annual ¡Virginia Fiesta! celebration comes to Richmond’s southside (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - ¡Virginia Fiesta! returns for its 5th year this weekend, setting up in Richmond’s Southside for what organizers call one of the largest Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in the commonwealth. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Southside Community Center from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Karla Ramos, manager of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, said the celebration reflects the diversity of Richmond’s Latino and Hispanic communities. “We’re talkin
“Early detection is the key”: Prostate cancer survivor shares his story (opens the original)
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CHESTER, Va. (WWBT) - About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Calvin Farr, of Chester, is one of them, and he said catching it early saved his life. Farr’s story began in 2011 with a routine physical. That’s when his doctor noticed his PSA levels had jumped from the year before. A biopsy later confirmed he had prostate cancer. The diagnosis wasn’t a complete surprise. Farr said his late father had the same disease. “History and references indicate tha
Service dogs train for air travel at Richmond International Airport (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond International Airport partnered with Helping Howls on Friday to give service dogs hands-on practice navigating the airport before they travel with their handlers. Service dogs and their handlers practiced moving through every part of the airport, from the parking lot to the gate. The dogs checked in at the ticket counter, walked through the terminal, went through TSA and waited at the gate. “It can be a little overwhelming for some dogs. So that’s why it’s really
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