Category: Health & Wellness
Brentsville Parents Champion Concussion Bill for Va Youth Sports
Inspired by the death of “Austin” Trenum, Virginia Del. Rich Anderson of the 51st District put forth a bill in the General Assembly, requiring all school and non-school youth based sports that make use of local or school fields to require concussion training for their athletes.
‘Like’ to Help Cure Blindness for Nokesville Six-Year-Old
A local business has offered to donate $1 for every “like” on a Facebook page created to help a Nokesville Elementary first grade girl, “Eme,” who is losing her eyesight to a rare genetic disease.
Bristow Pediatrician Advises How to Stay Healthy this Winter
Pediatrician Gail Dolan of Bristow Pediatrics believes in wellness care and wants to keep families healthy this winter. While there is no cure for the common cold, she offers insight on how to stay healthy during cold and flu season.
Health Department Appeals to BOCS Not to Cut Funding
After Chairman At-Large Corey Stewart previously told the Board of County Supervisors his plan to eliminate the Prince William Health Department, Health Director of the Prince William Health District, Dr. Alison Anture pled for the funding of the Health Department at the Nov. 27 Board meeting.
VDACS Honors Piney Branch PTO at Farmers Market
VDACS presents award to Piney Branch and Prince William Schools in honor of their partnership with Smart Markets.
New Bristow Pediatrician Promotes Child Wellness
“I wanted to have some control over what goes on in the practice, because I feel that health care has been a little out of control, and I wanted to focus on preventative medicine and working with families to keep them healthy,” Dr. Dolan said.
Former Pro Wrestler Warns Against Damaging Effects of Concussions at GMU Sports Symposium
Cofounder and President of the Sports Legacy Institute Chris Nowinski shares neurological evidence of concussions causing serious mental and emotional changes in children and adults, while presenting at the Prince William Hospital Children’s Sports Symposium at GMU in Manassas.
Bristow Biz: Gainesville Counselor Always There to Listen
Frances H. Herron is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Gainesville, who likes to say she’s heard it all before.
Dedicated Swim Parents Cope with Excessive Heat
On days like today when temperatures surpass 100 degrees, it requires a lot of love and a lot of preparation to stay cool by the pool.
Experts Warn Detergent Pods Dangerous to Children, More Incidents Expected in VA
As a result of the poisoning of five young children in Virginia in the past two months, local professionals strongly urge parents to exercise caution in the purchase of single-use laundry detergent pods.
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