Dominga Murray
Multimedia Journalist
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Dominga Murray graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in broadcast journalism. She spent the first two years of her undergraduate education at Hollins University. She joined the NBC 29 team in April, 2021.
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Researchers with UVA Health say they are uncovering a unique way for diabetics and hypoglycemics to monitor blood sugar.
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Some people are questioning how accurate at-home tests are as the coronavirus continues to create new variants. Dr. Amy Mathers with UVA Health clarifies.
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The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority says a new Amtrak route with a stop in Charlottesville is in the works.
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Many mothers are in the position to accept or donate breast milk during the formula shortage. Dr. Kellams with UVA Health says this is a great mitigation strategy, but to take precautions.
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An antidepressant study is underway at the University of Virginia.
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The Ukrainian couple's journey to America presented unique difficulties. In 6 days they went from eastern to western Ukraine to Hungary to Great Britain to Mexico to California to Virginia.
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The University of Virginia Diet and Nutrition Lab is researching the effects of certain meals on brain functions in young children.
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Education organizations are eager to see how schools will be funded this year.
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Former-Governor Ralph Northam’s G3 policy is making a difference for many.
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International Neighbors helps reunite family in Charlottesville
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A group of researchers with the University of Virginia is working to further understand postpartum depression.
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Earn While You Learn, a UVA program, is bringing free classes to people who want to join the health field
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Long COVID-19 presents odd symptoms like hair and memory loss, at times, a year after initial illness.
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While some COVID-19 tests may have a chemical smell, Doctor Amy Mathers from UVA Health says, “Smelling like chemicals does not mean it’s toxic.”
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Monticello is hosting Black History Month Programming with its 100th Anniversary approaching.
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People fired due to vaccine mandate are eligible to reapply
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More than $1 million is funding 14 new programs at the University of Virginia.
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The University of Virginia School of Law is receiving funds to help low-income students.
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As of January 28, there are 627 patients in the University of Virginia Medical Center: 111 patients have COVID-19, 30 of them are adults in the ICU, and nine children in the pediatric unit.
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A doctor and nursing professor with the University of Virginia are hoping an app they developed will break down barriers to health care.
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Louisa County will soon have more reliable internet access
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Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir are now both available in Charlottesville to help fight COVID-19, but in limited amounts and with some drawbacks.
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Recent research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine could soon help people with epilepsy.
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If you see two red lines on your COVID-19 test, it’s time to quarantine. How long you stay away from others, though, depends on just how sick you are.
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Dr. Patrick Jackson from UVA health shares validity of antigen and PCR tests
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Thousands in and around the Charlottesville area are testing for COVID-19. Lab results are coming back quickly as lab technologists are hard at work
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A volunteer-based program at the University of Virginia is getting in the holiday spirit. MERCI is turning medical gear into Christmas stockings.
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Beyond Fitness With Sabrina hosts Christmas giveaway at Center at Belvedere for single parents.
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UVA has a non-invasive treatment for tremors, through ultrasound technology
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is on the rise as winter approaches.
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Charlottesville pediatricians offer advice to parents with caregiver fatigue through COVID-19
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Dr. Bill Petri from the University of Virginia says getting the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is especially important right now.
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UVA Health experts speak on disproportionate health impacts among Latinx and African American people
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UVA specialist has tips for people looking to cut addictive habits
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Greenbrier Elementary School introduces cafeteria rangers to 4th grade classes
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A team of UVA students and educators have teamed up to 3D map a historic Rosenwald school.
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Nearly 15% of middle school students in Virginia say they use electronic vapor devices. The University of Virginia and others are partnering to stop this.
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Specialists notice a rise in adolescent and childhood eating disorders
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An Albemarle High School student joins UVA research lab
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Tamarius Washington’s TikTok account is blowing up, bringing over a million eyes to TamariusTalks.
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Tania and James Kitchen donate 1,000 onesies to UVA Children's Hospital NICU.
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The Sexual Assault Resource Agency is now training people who work in schools and places of worship.
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The Landon Strong Foundation raised $7,500 for child life services at UVA Children's Hospital.
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Dry macular degeneration is a debilitating eye disease that affects millions of Americans. UVA researchers believe they have discovered a way to help these patients.
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The Virginia Institute of Autism and Albemarle County Public Schools are partners in incentivizing mask wearing for students with heightened sensory responses.
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UVA receives $50 million gift.
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UVA physician Dr. Bill Petri discusses why the American Committee of Immunization Practices advises against booster shots for some groups.
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Doctors at the University of Virginia say they are seeing an uptick in child respiratory cases.
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UVA and the Virginia Department of Health are working to keep track of positive mu variant cases in Charlottesville.
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UVA researchers study Pfizer and Moderna compared to one another