In 2015, my son Charles took his own life at age twenty during an episode of major depression and withdrawal from heroin. By 2017, I had sold my business and…
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Breathing is the most essential element of life, so it makes sense that parents are concerned when their baby’s breathing patterns seem out of the ordinary. Many breathing sounds or…
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,…
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…
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…
Founded in 2010, Fit4Kids focuses on schools as a way to reach kids and incorporate healthy learning every day.
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…