What are some common bone breaks and fractures – and when should we go to the ER? Here’s important insight from a VCU doc.
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Sleeping, naps, bedtime – some of our kids’ biggest struggles are connected to sleep. These parenting strategies might help.
When, how, where, and why to introduce baby’s first foods! The ins and outs of starting baby on something other than breast milk or formula.
Dr. Stephen Pound, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women explores the relationship between sugar consumption and hormonal fluctuations and shares his tips for finding balance and feeling better. We…
Chip Jones hopes his book The Organ Thieves: The Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South about Bruce Tucker, a Black factory worker who was the…
The TEENS Program (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) is a multidisciplinary weight management research trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that is examining two approaches to involve…
Growing up, Ariel Brown didn’t want anyone to know she had type 1 diabetes, but now she is telling her story as a way to help others with diabetes cope…
The research team at VCU Health shares why clinical trials should include more non-white patients.
When someone you love is sick, you want a diagnosis and a path to wellness. Gretchen’s story of living with POTS and complex pain is inspiring.
Dr. Jennie Draper, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses why girls should get moving, what to watch out for, and how to encourage physical activity in a healthy…
Socialization is important for everyone — from age one to 101. As senior citizens age, they may find themselves lacking social opportunities at home, or feeling isolated from family and friends…
As a phone nurse at Virginia Physicians for Women for almost 3 years and a family practice nurse for 12 years before that, Stacey Guillen is more used to giving…