News Briefs
Round Up to Fight Childhood Cancer
Mar 2010For the 10th year, Farm Fresh is coming to the aid of children battling cancer by launching the "Farm Fresh Round-Up", an opportunity for customers to contribute to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) by rounding up their grocery bill to the next even dollar (or contributing more). This year's Round-Up will be held from March 10 to April 3 at all Hampton Roads Farm Fresh locations. Over the last nine years, Farm Fresh has raised $5.9 million in donations for childhood cancer programs at CHKD.
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VAPA Expands with New Physician
Mar 2010Virginia Adult & Pediatric Allergy & Asthma (VAPA) physicians are pleased to welcome Ritu S. Pabby, M.D., to their Hampton Roads practice. Pabby focuses on the treatment of allergies and asthma in adults and children and is currently accepting new patients of all ages at VAPA's Williamsburg, Newport News and Gloucester offices. Read More...
HU Gets $8 Million for Biomedical Research Center
Mar 2010Hampton University was awarded an $8 million stimulus grant from the National Institutes of Health to build a biomedical research center. The facility will be the hub of research for HU’s schools of nursing, pharmacy and science on issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, adolescent health, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease. The 20,000-square-foot center is slated to open next summer.
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TNCC Program Fast-Tracks Medical Assistants
Mar 2010Individuals wishing to enter the medical assistant field can do so in two months with the new fast-track Clinical Medical Assistant program at Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), offered in partnership with Boston Reed College in Napa, California. The program prepares students to help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform simple lab tests and administer medications. To register for classes or for additional information, call (757) 825-2937 or visit www.tncc.edu/workforce.
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Dress Down Under for Red Cross April 23
Mar 2010The Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual “Dress Down Under” party on April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Mariner’s Museum Park in Newport News. All proceeds will go to support the Hampton Roads Chapter’s many vital services to our community. The ticket price of $40 includes a dinner from Outback Steakhouse. Enjoy a live band, beer on tap and a casual outdoor atmosphere. To purchase tickets, call (757) 838-7320 or visit www.hrredcross.org for ticket locations.
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Bon Secours Medical Group Expands with 3 Appointments
Mar 2010Bon Secours Medical Group has appointed Tim Short, former administrator at St. Francis Nursing Care Center, to the position of administrative director of physician practices, through which he will manage the daily operations for Bon Secours specialist groups. In addition, Donna Robertson, former practice manager of Cardiovascular Specialists, will also serve as administrative director of physician practices, a role in which she will direct daily operations for all Bon Secours cardiology practices. Amy Clark, formerly billing manager for Cardiovascular Specialists, will now serve as the director of revenue cycle for Bon Secours Medical Group. She will be responsible f Read More...
Anthem Names Local Hospitals “Blue Distinction Centers” for Orthopedic Care
Mar 2010Orthopedic programs at DePaul Medical Center, Maryview Medical Center and Mary Immaculate Hospital have been designated Blue Distinction Centers for spine surgery and joint replacement by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia. In achieving this designation, these hospitals have displayed their commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care.
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Free Scoops for Free Clinics
Mar 2010Ben & Jerry’s at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown will partner with three local health care clinics (Lackey Free Clinic, Gloucester-Mathews Clinic and HELP) on March 23 to generate funds and raise community awareness about the growing number of uninsured Americans. From noon to 8 p.m., volunteers will dish out thousands of free scoops in hopes of collecting donations to support these clinics, which offer free medical care, dental care and prescriptions to those with no insurance and who fall below 200 percent of the poverty line. Read More...