Marcella Robertson
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This new technology is making breast cancer treatment faster
The treatment is not only just a big advancement in the fight against cancer, but also for access. → Read More
Women's March returns to DC before midterm elections
The organization has more than 400 'Women's Wave' events planned in DC and across the country this weekend. → Read More
Variable speed limits introduced on stretch of I-95 to ease congestions, crashes
Variable speed limits between 35 mph and 70 mph will be displayed. Those speed limits will change based on real-time information about delays and road conditions. → Read More
'This is a loophole': Why a family created via anonymous sperm donation wants to see industry changes
Zack Daily-Anderson was conceived using a sperm donor. He later discovered 237 half brothers and sisters, all linked to the same man who donated his sperm. → Read More
DEA warns of deadly counterfeit pills sold on social media
Those pills sold online have the potential to be counterfeit drugs, possibly laced with fentanyl. → Read More
For 23 years, doctors at Children's National Hospital treated this man for HIV. Now, he's undetectable
Greg Jones was born HIV positive. His mother died from AIDS when he was just two years old. → Read More
Demonstrators outside Russian embassy in DC show support for Ukraine
"We're here to show the world we are not going to stand by and do nothing," one woman said. → Read More
CDC: Young people ages 13 to 24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses. Here's how doctors plan to spread awareness
Children's National Hospital is helping young people access the HIV prevention drug, PrEP. → Read More
Alexandria has plan to reduce cut-through commuter traffic in neighborhoods
The city will adjust light signals between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in certain areas. → Read More
Alexandria teens lead the way in COVID vaccinations in Virginia
Nearly 100% of people ages 12 to 15 in Alexandria have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Mother of Maryland woman killed by police, pleading for answers 6 years later
Maryland Mother of Maryland woman killed by police, pleading for answers 6 years later There was a demonstration at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on the sixth anniversary of India Kager's death. → Read More
DC health workers remember treating patients on 9/11. Here are their stories
Ten burn victims were brought to MedStar Washington Hospital Center after a plane slammed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. → Read More
Doula services, rides to appointments coming for expectant mothers in the District
Millions of dollars have been set aside in the upcoming budget for these proposed services to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in DC. → Read More
Metro Transit Police want to ban riders arrested for sex, gun offenses
The proposal would create a tier of bans for passengers arrested on sex or firearms offenses committed while on WMATA property. → Read More
Loudoun County votes to rename roads with confederate, segregationist ties
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted this week to move forward to change the name for at least 12 roads and buildings with confederate connection names. → Read More
OIG: Metro Transit Police failed to report victim complaints for years
The complaints include robbery, sexual offenses, kidnapping and other major crimes, according to the report. → Read More
Officials see increase in scammers posing as ICE agents, threatening deportation
Homeland Security Investigations officials are concerned about a 'dramatic' increase in scammers targeting non-citizens and the elderly. → Read More
Navy denies student scholarship based on autism diagnosis
Tory Ridgeway was accepted to Embry-Riddle University on a full NROTC Scholarship in April. In June, that scholarship was rescinded because of his autism diagnosis. → Read More
Pediatricians fear drop in routine vaccinations in kids could lead to outbreaks
A recent federal health report warned that routine vaccinations for diseases like measles and whooping cough in children dropped dramatically during the pandemic. → Read More
fertility clinics see jump in women interested in egg freezing
DMV area clinics have seen more women interested in taking control of their future, with some clinics having seen as much as a 50% increase over the last year. → Read More