Health Care
Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces Promotions And New Staff Members
WILLIAMSBURG—The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) recently announced community partnerships, an extended strategic plan, staff promotions, and new staff members.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate the promotion of two long-time staff and welcome three new employees,” said Deanne Van Hersh,...
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Announces New President
NEWPORT NEWS-A new president for Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News has been announced.
The health care system shared that Alan George has been appointed as the next president. He assumed the position on Monday, June 26.
George has...
Riverside Lifelong Health Piloting Virtual Reality Therapy Program
Riverside Lifelong Health (LLH) is piloting a program to introduce virtual reality (VR) goggles as a therapeutic and recreational resource at its long-term care communities, beginning with residents who are unable to leave a facility or have limited travel...
Olde Towne Medical And Dental Center Receives $70,000 Donation
WILLIAMSBURG-Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center (OTMDC) received $70,000 from the Ford’s Colony Residents’ Giving Campaign and the Men’s Golf Association’s 2023 tournament, the “OTMDC Challenge.” The support of the two tandem campaigns is in its 28th year with...
Garden of Zen Yoga Studio Hosting Restorative Yoga Workshop June 25
YORK-The Garden of Zen Yoga Studio is holding a restorative yoga workshop from 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Sunday, June 25.
Restorative yoga is a gentle, replenishing practice that allows the mind and body to completely relax into various postures through...
Newport News-Based ivWatch Expanding Into UK Market
NEWPORT NEWS—Extravasation is the accidental leakage of any liquid from a vein into the surrounding tissue, which can cause serious harm to the patient. Newport News-based ivWatch has been working on a sensor that will identify when an IV...
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...
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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities
HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history,...
Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener
WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child.
“I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said....
Cups And Claws Café Celebrating One-Year Anniversary
NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with...