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…
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Let’s face it: In many ways, the pandemic has caused us all to take a step back and reassess our basic hygiene habits. From washing hands to social distancing, we…
Breastfeeding can be beneficial for babies, it can be more affordable for families, and it can be a great fit for new parents. But it’s not always easy!
Becoming pregnant with twins is a double blessing for sure, but carrying and giving birth to two babies at the same time comes with added challenges. Here are answers to…
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…
Dr. Kristen Lewis discusses the immediate and longer-term resources and treatments victims of sexual assault can find at their OB/GYN office. Before I became a physician, I spent several years…
Allergy season is upon us, and so is the transition time from the typical cold and flu season. Unfortunately, COVID-19 remains a public health crisis that we continue to battle…
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By most standards, David Waltenbaugh had an exceptional childhood. He grew up in a close, loving family in Midlothian. “When I was a child, I skated through life like a…
Jeanine Guidry, PhD, shared her thoughts on talking to family and friends about COVID-19 vaccines. Excerpts of a Q&A with VCU News are included in this story. After a year…
Updated Friday, July 16 Dr. Danny Avula, public health expert, on vaccination, mask-wearing, staying patient, and supporting the community Since I took on the role of statewide vaccine coordinator in…
My school and college years were marked by the transition from typewriters to computers. In high school, I remember typing papers carefully because I did not want to retype the…