Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Health Care

Sentara Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance Receives R. Bryan Grinnan, M.D. Memorial Research Award

NORFOLK-The American Heart Association Hampton Roads recently honored the Sentara Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance program with its 2023 R. Bryan Grinnan, M.D. Memorial Research Award. The award was presented at the annual Heart Ball event in Norfolk. The event...

FIT4MOM Newport News-Williamsburg Hosting Soft Opening June 1 At City Center At Oyster Point

NEWPORT NEWS-With more than 1,800 locations, 1,700 instructors, and 250 franchise owners and “mompreneurs” nationwide, FIT4MOM provides opportunities for moms to realign their career paths after entering motherhood. Madison Wilcox, who worked as a nanny and fitness trainer prior...

Pilot Program Involves Riverside Delivering Medicine By Drones

ACCOMACK - Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital serves many rural and isolated areas on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Delivering medications to patients in a timely manner often is a challenge. Nick Chuquin, president of the hospital, said there can be...

Renovations Completed At The Birth Place At Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

NEWPORT NEWS-The Birth Place at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News recently hosted a grand opening for its newly renovated units. Celebrations took place earlier this month on May 11.  The project included upgrades to the flooring, lighting,...

Work Stress Taking A Toll On Nation’s Workforce

HAMPTON – Stress has been taking a toll on the workforce, especially recently. One nationwide survey showed burnout has risen more than 80 percent since the start of the covid- 19 pandemic more than three years ago. People are...

York River Dental Now Open For Business And Looking For Artwork For Office

YORK-Dr. Eduardo ‘Eddie’ Lopez opened his first dental practice, York River Dental, on Monday, May 1. The new dental office is located next to Computer Concepts and Pet Zone in the Heritage Square Shopping Center. While Lopez said he spent...

Free Mental Health Expo Planned For May 20 In Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS-In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board will host a free Mental Health Expo on Saturday, May 20, from 10am to 2pm at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center located at 570 McLawhorne Dr. The...

Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg Celebrates Ten Years In Operation

WILLIAMSBURG-Earlier this month, Riverside Health System honored Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg with a celebration marking its tenth anniversary serving the community. Festivities took place on May 6 at the hospital’s campus at 1500 Commonwealth Ave. near the Quarterpath area of...

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Hampton Roads Event Center Marks One Year In Business

NEWPORT NEWS-The Hampton Roads Event Center in Newport News is celebrating one year of creating memorable celebrations. The center is owned and operated by Bruce...

James City County Administrator Gives Project Updates In Monthly Podcast

JAMES CITY-James City County Administrator Scott Stevens recently shared updates of ongoing projects within the county during his monthly podcast at the end of...

Gloucester High School Trades Camp A Foundation For Success

GLOUCESTER – Kristen Long knows about the shortage of workers in skilled trades from multiple sides. As the work-based learning coordinator for Gloucester County Public...