http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines RSS Feed for WHSV - Health - Headlines en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 22:47:25 GMT 2013-05-22T22:47:25Z en-us http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/American-Cancer-Society-Turns-100-208562711.html It's been a century since the American Cancer Society opened its doors, helping cancer victims worldwide survive the disease. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:47:25 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/American-Cancer-Society-Turns-100-208562711.html 2013-05-22T22:47:25Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Feds-Apprvoe-Virginia-Plan-for-Medicaid-Medicare-Eligibility-208496871.html Virginia has the go-ahead for a major cost-saving experiment that simplifies and consolidates care for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:37 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Feds-Apprvoe-Virginia-Plan-for-Medicaid-Medicare-Eligibility-208496871.html 2013-05-22T16:39:37Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Valley-Hospital-Wins-National-Award-208400871.html A Valley hospital was recognized for being in the top 2 percent of hospitals in the country. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:04 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Valley-Hospital-Wins-National-Award-208400871.html 2013-05-21T22:48:04Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/1on1-Health-Care-Reform-Sign-ups-Oct-1-208303031.html The Harrisonburg Community Health Center will receive federal money to help people sign up for health care reform insurance. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:27 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/1on1-Health-Care-Reform-Sign-ups-Oct-1-208303031.html 2013-05-21T21:06:27Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/1on1-Healthcare-Expenses-in-Retirement-207864761.html A new survey shows Americans misjudge their current health status and they underestimate how much money they will have to spend on health care expenses in retirement. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:46 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/1on1-Healthcare-Expenses-in-Retirement-207864761.html 2013-05-17T14:24:46Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Dog-Helps-Child-with-Uncommon-Diseases-207616911.html A Valley family has a new addition to help its child cope with an insulin disease that's similar to diabetes. A WHSV reporter spoke with the family. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:47 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Dog-Helps-Child-with-Uncommon-Diseases-207616911.html 2013-05-16T19:30:47Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Tobacco-Mass-Litigation-Trial-Wrapping-Up-in-WVa-207552121.html A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers is wrapping up in Charleston. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:11 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Tobacco-Mass-Litigation-Trial-Wrapping-Up-in-WVa-207552121.html 2013-05-15T16:17:11Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Shenandoah-Park-Seeks-to-Stop-Deer-Disease-Spread-207540171.html Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:47 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Shenandoah-Park-Seeks-to-Stop-Deer-Disease-Spread-207540171.html 2013-05-15T15:09:47Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Women-React-to-Angelina-Jolies-Decision--207456211.html Angelina Jolie's decision to get a mastectomy is not uncommon. A WHSV reporter spoke with women in the Valley about how they view her decision. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:07 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/Women-React-to-Angelina-Jolies-Decision--207456211.html 2013-05-14T23:27:07Z http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/FBI-agent-charged-with-estranged-wifes-slaying-207112021.html An FBI agent in Stafford County is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife. Sun, 12 May 2013 15:57:50 GMT http://www.whsv.com/health/headlines/FBI-agent-charged-with-estranged-wifes-slaying-207112021.html 2013-05-12T15:57:50Z