There is no question that orthodontic treatment involves an investment in both time and money, and it is an investment millions of Americans are willing to make. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, an estimated 4.5 million Americans…
Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountain range, Smyth County is your basecamp for reaching the highest peaks in Virginia. Day 1: Kick off your adventure from Chilhowie, VA with a scenic drive to Skulls Gap Overlook. This small…
To be successful in tomorrow’s workforce, students must be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and project managers while applying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to complex real-world issues. Since 2010, Brainy Bytes has introduced thousands of children to science, technology,…
Make family memories to last a lifetime. Outdoor adventure, exciting history, world famous musical heritage, and good old-fashioned fun await amid breath-taking vistas and quirky small towns packed with personality. Get the whole gang active in the great outdoors! Hike…
by Julie Ladocsi, MD As Mothers’ Day approaches, I am hoping to build awareness of a condition that affects a lot of moms: osteoporosis. While the disease affects men as well, over 70 percent of bone fractures related to osteoporosis…
Russian-born OB/GYN Dr. Nina Olsen is leading Virginia Physicians for Women’s efforts to collect much-needed items for Lift Up Ukraine at all six VPFW locations. If you've been feeling helpless as you watch Ukrainian families being torn apart and…
by Jessica Ciaburri, OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Ciaburri, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, delves into the physical and emotional postpartum roller coaster and how to manage with a new baby on board. If you haven’t already, you’ll probably hear a…
Have you been thinking about making a few improvements to your smile and not wanting to break the bank or spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office? Dr. Monacell’s Smile Touch-Up Program is just what you have been…
STEAM Discovery Academy is excited to announce the opening of a new summer campus in Richmond, VA in June 2022! Programs are designed to cultivate a passion for all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through engaging…
Lauren Cook, nurse practitioner and ThermiVa expert at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses this common treatment for vaginal rejuvenation, including how it works, how long it takes to see results, and why some women may not be candidates. As…
