by Phillip Dawson, MD, FAAP Now that the students in the Richmond area are (finally!) back to school, all of us couldn’t be less sure about how it’s going to go. Just two short months ago, I was confident that…
Virginia Physicians for Women employee Regina Harris, who is on the speaker team at Richmond Justice Initiative, answers questions about human trafficking in greater Richmond and how RJI is helping students fight it. Growing up in Richmond, I thought…
As a small gesture of thanks for the incredible service of Virginia healthcare workers, the James River Association (JRA) and partners are providing free paddle trips to hospital workers. A break on the water may offer solace, relaxation, and…
Dr. Rebecca Schnatz helps us understand the causes of anxiety and offers important tips for finding relief. As we make our way through the second summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to take the opportunity to discuss something many…
Pocahontas State Park’s family-friendly summer music series returns to the Heritage Amphitheater for another season of live music and entertainment. Series sponsors The Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing have teamed up to provide on-site alcohol for sale. Gates…
The city of Petersburg Economic Development team is making great use of some of its city owned properties and in particular that of the Harding Street Recreation Center. The space at 453 Harding Street in Petersburg is being leased by…
Families have even more to smile about! Dr. Bill Dahlke has joined Richmond Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics team of experts in children’s comprehensive oral care. RPDO is Richmond’s top destination for your child’s complete oral care from their very first…
In light of new requirements, Dr. Kristen Lewis answers questions to help parents make an informed decision. As a political science major in college, I was always interested in the intersection of public health and women’s healthcare. In 2006,…
We’re all seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and the timing couldn’t be better. It’s been a pretty gloomy fourteen months, but many of us are hopeful as illness numbers drop and vaccine numbers rise here in…
Dr. Amy Hempel, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses the convenience, longevity, and effectiveness of various contraception options for established families.. Most of us went to our first OB/GYN appointment as teens looking for help with our heavy periods,…
