Editor’s note: The Virginia Mercury is not using the last names of the women in this article to protect their privacy and safety. The accounts of all three women have been verified with medical records and by a medical professional with knowledge of their experiences.
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According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. However, early detection through mammography significantly improves survival rates, with a five-year survival rate of 99% for early-stage cases. Mammography is credited with contributing to a nearly 40% reduction in breast cancer
The National Preparedness Month theme this year is "Start a Conversation," and health officials say the best way to start a family emergency plan is to have a conversation about preparedness.
Families should include everyone in the plan, even pets, and should consider what to do if an
A newly released report by the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) reveals that the death of Irvo Otieno, who was killed at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County during a mental health crisis while in police custody last year, could have been prevented had sheriff’s deputies and hospital