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What's Going Around: Gastroenteritis
Last Updated: 7:26 PM 01/16/12
It's a condition that's causing lots of stomach issues for patients young and old. In this week's What's Going Around we examine gastroenteritis.

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What's Going Around: Colds
Last Updated: 11:00 AM 02/06/12
From sprains and strains to the flu, we're keeping an eye on all the illnesses that are going around. In this week's What's Going Around, we're talking about colds.

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Healthwise: New Imaging Services
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Last Updated: 7:24 PM 01/04/12 - New technology is helping patients at Spring Creek Family Medicine get results much quicker. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, we explain why new imaging services in Zion Crossroads are proving to be a win-win for patients and doctors. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Acute Laryngitis
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Last Updated: 10:27 AM 12/12/11 - If you're a little hoarse or have a sore throat you're not alone. In this week's What's Going Around, doctors in Fluvanna County are treating more patients for acute laryngitis.
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What's Going Around - Bruising
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Last Updated: 10:39 AM 11/21/11 - From arthritis to the common cold, CBS19 is keeping an eye on the current illnesses passing through central Virginia. In this week's What's Going Around we're talking about bruising. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Last Updated: 11:40 AM 01/09/12 - It's a virus that can be as mild as a cold in some patients and deadly in others. In this week's What's Going Around, Dr. Kathy Smyth explains what you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Anxiety/PTSD
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Last Updated: 11:04 AM 11/07/11 - The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Louisa County in August is leaving behind more than just structural damage. In this week's What's Going Around, we take a look at the emotional impact it's having on some people in our area. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Strep Throat
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Last Updated: 4:25 PM 10/31/11 - If you have a sore throat, you're not alone. Strep throat is taking its toll on many people in the central Virginia area right now, and it's the topic of this week's What's Going Around. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Seasonal Depression
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Last Updated: 10:04 AM 11/14/11 - The time change and shorter days have some people crying the blues. In this week's What's Going Around, we take a look a why some people are suffering from seasonal depression. (Full Story)
What's Going Around - Elbow Tendonitis
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Last Updated: 1:02 PM 10/24/11 - Elbow tendonitis, often called tennis elbow, is becoming a bigger and bigger problem as people begin raking leaves. (Full Story)
What's Going Around - Whooping Cough
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Last Updated: 9:47 AM 10/17/11 - It's a cough that just won't go away, and if left untreated in children under the age of one it can be fatal. In this week's What's Going Around, we're talking about pertussis or whopping cough. (Full Story)
What's Going Around - Flu Shots
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Last Updated: 11:45 AM 10/03/11 - Flu season is officially here so we're reminding everyone to get a flu shot in this week's What's Going Around. (Full Story)
Doctors Warn Against Eating Wild Mushrooms
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Last Updated: 11:45 AM 09/27/11 - Doctors at Georgetown University are warning against eating wild mushrooms after treating two men fell dangerously ill from toxic mushrooms in the last two weeks. (Full Story)
What's Going Around: Hay Fever
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Last Updated: 7:11 PM 09/26/11 - It's allergy time. That means it's time for itchy eyes and runny noses. In this week's What's Going Around, we're taking a look at hay fever. (Full Story)
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