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Sentara to open hospice in Virginia Beach
Sentara Healthcare announced plans Tuesday for a 12-bed hospice in Virginia Beach that will open by January, becoming the first live-in hospice of its kind in South Hampton Roads.
New defibrillator could be life-saver after proving safe
In April, a Food and Drug Administration panel backed the device, saying it provided a safe alternative to conventional models. But before the FDA would approve it, the agency wanted more information to address concerns about infections, inappropriate shocks and battery life.
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