Articles Tagged “July 2011”
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Shelly Buck-Tuner, R.N.
Shelly Buck-Turner wanted more. After 17 years in the field of nursing, she was looking for an organization that more closely aligned with her personal values. Specifically, she wanted to work for an organization that…
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Exercise on the Beach
Strengthen and tone your abs in the sand Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Now that the summer is here you may be wrestling with your schedule to find some time to spend at the beach. …
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Health Care’s Dirty Dozen
Several Studies Have Unearthed the 12 Main Causes of Medical Errors Written by Alison Johnson Not long after Dr. Charlie Frazier wrote a prescription for vitamin D for a patient, he got a computer-generated alert…
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Three Ways Incentive Accounts Can Save You Money
Written By Sharon Poulos When it comes to health insurance, employers are looking for ways to maximize their premium dollars. Employees want to pay lower premiums and less out-of-pocket. Health Incentive Accounts (HIAs) may be…
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HEALTHY ADVENTURES: Get Ready to Have Some Outdoor Fun
Written by Brandy Centolanza Looking to spice up your dull workout routine this summer? Why not try something new? Hampton Roads offers up plenty of unique ways to get fit. Here is a sampling:
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DOCTOR’S APP
Electronic Medical Records System Can Mean Faster Results Written By Karen Haywood Queen Dr. Charles Frazier was out of state one Thursday and decided to check his electronic medical record account at Riverside Regional Medical…
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Simple Cures for Summer Injuries
Summer can be a time of living easy and enjoying the outdoors, but summertime injuries can spoil the fun. These remedies help alleviate summer injuries and allow the fun to continue. Written by Susan Smigielski…
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On the Road
Simple Strategies for a Happy, Healthy Vacation Written by Dianna Stiles When I asked Paula Schnurman, a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist and owner of Thinner Wisdom (thinnerwisdom.com) for her tips for staying healthy on vacation,…
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Fit for Summer Rounds
Play it Safe with tips from Tidewater Physical Therapy’s golf fitness instructors “Golf is one of the few sports that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels,” says Brian Beaulieu, a physical therapist…
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Double-Duty Drugs
Popular medications can moonlight as treatments for other conditions Written by Thomas J. Lynch, Pharm. D. You have probably seen the advertisements on television and in magazines urging you to talk to your doctor about…
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Hampton VA Adds Women’s Facility
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker When Mary Beamer retired from the Army in 1974, the Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital had one doctor to treat women. Today, women make up 17 percent of the patients…
