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San Francisco VA Lab Faces Sanctions For Researcher’s Death

The death of a laboratory worker at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center last April prompted federal safety officials on Wednesday to announce the issuance of a notice of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions at the lab.

2013/02/20

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Illness Prevents Newly Elected Richmond City Councilman From Taking Office

A serious illness that struck Gary Bell several days after he was elected to the Richmond City Council will likely prevent him from being sworn into office, leaving the council with a big decision over how to fill the vacancy.

2013/01/04

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San Francisco VA Lab Shuts Down Following Researcher’s Death

A laboratory at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been shut down following the weekend death of a researcher that was apparently caused by deadly bacteria he was working with.

2012/05/03

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Rare Bacteria Appears To Have Killed SF Researcher

Health officials are trying to determine how a rare strain of bacteria infected and apparently led to the death of a researcher at a Veteran’s Affairs infectious diseases lab in San Francisco.

2012/05/02

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School Nurse Association Campaigns To Prevent Meningitis

The National Association of School Nurses has started a campaign to spread awareness and prevent a rare, but deadly disease.

2011/09/04

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