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Study: Fewer Reports of Child Abuse in U.S. Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 4:23 PM 02/04/10 - A massive new federal study has found a significant decrease in serious child abuse in America. (Full Story)
VCU to Offer Free Dental Services to Disadvantaged Children Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 11:54 AM 02/02/10 - Virginia Commonwealth University's dental school will offer free services to uninsured and disadvantaged children this week as part of the national Give Kids a Smile Day. (Full Story)
Showdown on Bills to Force Insurers to Cover Autism Treatments in VA Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 11:53 AM 02/01/10 - Legislation that would force health insurers in Virginia to cover expensive autism treatments faces a key General Assembly showdown. (Full Story)
Campaigning Against Childhood Obesity Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 6:40 PM 01/28/10 - Campaigning against childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama says she knows firsthand how tough it can be for stressed parents to fix their kids' bad eating and exercise habits. (Full Story)
Self Injury Increases as Trend Among Teens 7 Comments Last Updated: 3:46 PM 01/27/10 - It's an increasing trend and medical professionals say many parents aren't aware it. (Full Story)
Solid Rock Café Serves as Safe, Fun Hangout 1 Comment Last Updated: 2:56 PM 01/25/10 - A place for the area's youth to safely hang out on a Saturday night is something Solid Rock Café Co-Owner Aline Jackson Diggs says Waynesboro didn't have. (Full Story)
March of Dimes Extends Helping Hand to Haiti Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 3:10 PM 01/21/10 - The March of Dimes is reaching out to some of the most needy victims in Haiti. (Full Story)
Group Wants to Expand WV Health Care Coverage of Children Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 11:46 AM 01/20/10 - Improving health care for all citizens, but especially children, is one of the top priorities for the West Virginia Council of Churches. (Full Story)
Strollers Recalled After Children Hurt Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:00 PM 01/21/10 - Graco Children's Products is recalling 1.5 million strollers after some children had their fingertips amputated by canopy hinges. (Full Story)
Former Delegate Says Charter Schools Will Bring More Choices Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 7:21 AM 01/20/10 - Former 20th District Del. Chris Saxman says creating more charter schools around the Commonwealth will allow for more choices for students and parents in the Valley. (Full Story)
Educators in VA Considering Possible Effects of Cuts Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 1:53 PM 01/20/10 - Educators from across Virginia are considering a laundry list of options to address proposed state and local budget cuts. (Full Story)
Thousands of Cribs Recalled After Child Killed Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 1:59 PM 01/21/10 - The death of a six-month old child has prompted the recall of about 635,000 cribs sold by Kmart, Sears, Wal-Mart and other stores. (Full Story)
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