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Va. Lawmaker`s Stabbing Spotlights State Mental Health Issues

11/20/2013

The attack has drawn attention to Virginia's release of people who present a threat to themselves or others, but cannot find room in the state's system.

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11/20/2013

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Va. probing why Creigh Deeds` son was released from custody

11/20/2013

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Nov. 20--The director of Virginia's inspector general program for behavioral health has opened an investigation of why the son of state Sen. Creigh Deeds was released from an emergency custody order 13 hours before he stabbed his father...

Nov. 20--The director of...

11/20/2013

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Virginia Boy Dials 911, Saves Dad`s Life

05/24/2013

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The 7-year-old called 911 after finding his diabetic father unconscious.

The 7-year-old called 911 after...

05/24/2013

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Federal order formally diminishes reliance on state hospitals for disabled people

08/26/2012

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Aug. 25--A Richmond federal judge who conducted unannounced visits to state facilities for the disabled to learn firsthand about their operations and residents has agreed to implement a $2 billion settlement that will gradually diminish...

Aug. 25--A Richmond federal...

08/26/2012

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Virginia Dad Crushed by Car Saved by Daughter

08/02/2012

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The woman performed three sets of compressions and two sets of mouth-to-mouth to revive her father.

The woman performed three sets...

08/02/2012

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12 Hurt in Va. After Boys and Girls Club Van Crash

07/12/2011

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Twelve people were taken to area hospitals this afternoon after a van transporting children from the Bainbridge Boys and Girls Club was hit by a truck that police said ran a red light at 9th and Byrd streets in downtown Richmond.

Twelve people were taken to area...

07/12/2011

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