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6 5 Questions for Dr. Barry Sears The founder of the Zone Diet discusses his latest book, Toxic Fat. Catch him in Richmond on June 19.

8 5 Surprises About Health Care Reform

aj N. Sureja, M.D.

What you should know about the massive overhaul.

15 Vitamin D’s Amazing Attributes

Research reveals the “sunshine vitamin” is more powerful than once thought.

23 Meet Dr. Mehmet Oz

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29 Fact or Fiction?

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4 Editor’s Note

Coleman, M.D. 5 Inbox

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29 Skin & Beauty

31 Health Directory

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Memorable moment: Meeting Dr. Mehmet Oz for the second time

Hayes Cloninger [“Hayes’s Way,” June 2006; “It All Started with a Bead,” May 2009] While being treated for a brain tumor at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, six-year-old Hayes Cloninger began making friendship bracelets for doctors and patients. Her hobby turned into a major source of funding for the American Cancer Society—to date she has raised over $36,000 for the ACS through the sale of her hand-made crafts.

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elcome to our Five-Year Anniversary Issue! Throughout this month’s Health Journal, you’ll find a “5” theme in several of our regular columns and special features, which cover topics ranging from the health care reform bill (p. 8), to illuminating new data on “the sunshine vitamin” (15) to common myths surrounding sun exposure (29). My monthly column follows suit with my five all-time favorite stories (and follow-ups). Here goes:

Katrina and Brian Wise of James City County are learning to cope after multiple sclerosis took Katrina’s vision in 2002. Permanant vision loss is a rare effect of this devastating disease.

“Yes, It Really Is Brain Surgery” [April 2007] I’ve always liked the juxtaposition between patient Nancy Belvin’s (far right) small-town life in Gloucester and the remarkable Gamma Knife that doctors used to shrink her brain tumor. A University of Virginia professor and leading expert on stereotactic radiation weighed in, as did neurosurgeon Dr. Jim Lesnick. During my interview with Belvin at her > INSIDE house in Guinea, we ISSUE ate soft-shell crab sandwiches—a local delicacy! THIS

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“The Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis” [July 2007] When Katrina Wise went blind in 2002 as a consequence of multiple sclerosis, her husband Brian became more than her caregiver; he became her biggest advocate. That same year he entered the Hampton Roads MS 150-mile Bike Tour held annually on the Eastern Shore to benefit the Hampton Roads MS Society. This month Wise rides for the eighth time and has set a fundraising goal of $3,000 (donate at www.nationalmssociety.org).

Feature 18 the Mysteries of Multiple sclerosis Advertiser index Associates in Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Back Pain Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bennington on the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Blue Ocean Commercial Funding, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Carpet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CEAGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Colonial Center for Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DVD Flashbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hampton Hearing Aids, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Holiday Chevrolet-Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 J . Stuart Oglesby, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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safety at sea 33 15 Josephine” “Remembering [February 2010] When a local father queried me about an essay he’d composed, detailing 33 Woman with a Cause the life and loss of his 10-month-old daughter Josephine and the physispiritual journey that followed, I wasn’t sure how to 5cal, emotional and 34 Let’s Go to the Beach! proceed. But after reading his draft, I followed my heart and ran it as our 34 feature story. I connected with this story because at the time my own In Every Issue daughter was turning 10 months old. I’d come home from work every 4 Letter from the editor day and hug and5 Local kiss Cami nonstop—I still do. news Before setting sail this summer, consider these safeboating tips from James E . Barton, M .D .

Check out our in-depth interview with Sally Derrig, former executive director at Dream Catchers therapeutic riding center .

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Dr. Mehmet Oz Visits Hampton Roads [January 2009, June 2010] Meeting the “Grand Poobah” of health not once but twice were definitely highlights from the first five, as was sharing his comments with our readers. What we like most about Oz isn’t his own star-power or that he’s in Oprah’s inner circle, but that his message is simple and straightforward. He genuinely cares about America’s health and wants to stamp out preventable diseases like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. [Read our latest interview with Dr. Oz on p. 24.]

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From the athlete to the outdoorsman, the traditional to the “I-don’t-need-anything” type of fathers, here are some great “green” gift options for Fathers’ Day. 1. Green Gear ($8.99, www.organicbambooclothing.com) Instead of going for the usual cotton tees and socks, why not try another excellent organic choice, like bamboo? It’s softer, naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic. Bamboo absorbs moisture quickly, keeping you dry and odor-free in the summer months and warm in the winter. It also releases more oxygen into the atmosphere than trees. At left: “Men’s Bamboo Dress Socks”

2. Kayak Tours ($35 to $100; try www.kayakonline.com/virginia.html) Drift slowly and experience the tranquility and wildlife on the James River and other local waterways. Unguided tours average $35 per person for two to three hours, and guided tours can average $100 or more.

Enter to win a FREE custom-guided kayak fishing trip for two ($100 value) from Ocean Eagle Kayak Adventures (www.oceaneaglekayak.com)! Tell The Health Journal about a special dad who’s deserving of a day trip. He and his guest of choice will embark from Virginia Beach’s Rudee Inlet. E-mail your essays to info@ thehealthjournals.com. Deadline: Friday, June 18, 12 noon. 3. Suunto Foot POD ($75 to $100, www.suunto.com) Whether training for a marathon or simply trying to enhance your jogging performance, the Suunto Foot POD assesses your running by recording real-time speed, distance and pace data—essentials for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve. The POD attaches to a shoe and performs training analysis complete with illustrations. A speed-limit alarm also prevents overtraining.

4. Golf Lesson With a Pro (Call your local golf club for prices.) Improve your golf game with a private session from a seasoned pro. Cover the fundamentals or concentrate on a specific technique.

5. Guided Mountain Hike of the Shenandoah Terrain ($250—average cost for a six-hour hike) Spend the day outdoors taking in the scenic views of the hardwood forests, and mountain ridges while and learning about the local flora and fauna. Try this site: www.excitations.com.

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—Melanie T., Williamsburg Ed.: Did you mean the Center for Metabolic Health? Their phone number is (757) 873-1880. “The Health Journal has a superfluity of information pertinent to Hampton Roads…and provides a diversity of health information. I commend each of its staff for their educationally illuminating efforts, from publisher to contributing writers.” —Anita W., Norfolk THE HEALTH JOURNAL

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Five Years Cancer Survivors Invited to Chesapeake Regional Event June 6 Cancer survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s National Survivor Day celebration Sunday, June 6, at the Lifestyle Center at 800 Battlefield Blvd. The celebration will include entertainment, goodie bags, door prizes, raffles, light refreshments and more. For more information or to RSVP, call (757) 312-4000. Bon Secours Appoints New Director for Bariatric & Metabolic Services The Bon Secours Health System has appointed Melodye Myers as administrative director for Bariatric & Metabolic Services. Myers was a driving force behind Bariatric & Metabolic Services’ accreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence and helped the center achieve a ranking as the number one bariatric program in Virginia for three consecutive years, as determined by HealthGrades, an independent health care rating agency. Bon Secours Hampton Roads Announces Opening of Harbour View Medical Arts Building Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced the grand opening of the expanded Harbour View Medical Arts Building on the campus of Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View in Suffolk. The 20,000-square-foot expansion provides an array of accessible services to meet the needs of Suffolk’s growing population, which Bon Secours has served for 11 years. New Manager Named At Chesapeake Regional Ann Rixon has been named manager of occupational health, infection control and worker’s compensation at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Rixon has been employed by the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for five years, most recently working as an R.N. in the Emergency Room Observation Unit. Prior to joining Chesapeake Regional, she served as a practice manager for Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters and as a clinical director for the Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country in New York.

Corrections In last month’s Local Beat story, “Agents for Change” [p. 6], we incorrectly stated that Physicians for Peace performs missions within the U.S. Also, founder Dr. Horton died in 2003, not 2006 as stated. On last month’s Snapshots page, the picture of Big Bird and the girl was taken by Peter Jones for Child Development Resources.

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Questions for Dr. Barry Sears

Catch the Zone Diet founder in Richmond on June 19

Written By Jess Madden

verweight? Don’t be so quick to blame yourself. According to Dr. Barry Sears’ new book Toxic Fat, the root cause is your genes. “There’s a stereotype that fat people are weak-willed or lazy and that all they need to do is eat less and exercise more,” says Sears, founder of the Zone Diet (www.zonediet.com). “That’s simply not true.” Sears has been telling Americans for years that most of our chronic health problems—cancer, diabetes, obesity, even Alzheimer’s—stem from inflammation that is linked to our genes. His new book focuses on the role that arachidonic acid or “toxic fat,” plays in the body,” and here he takes time to answer a few questions for Health Journal readers.

HJ: Toxic Fat is your 12th Zone Diet book. What will readers of your previous books find different about this one, and how is it different from the thousands of other diet programs out there? Sears: “It’s looking at the diet from the standpoint of not cutting calories, but altering hormones and how those hormones change our genes. It’s understanding how the food we eat can cause inflammation in our bodies and that inflammation can turn on genes that make us fat and keep us fat.” HJ: You’ve been quoted as saying, “Medicine is not as complicated as we think, and likewise, nutrition is not as simple as we are led to believe.” Could you elaborate on that a bit?

Sears: “If we look at virtually all chronic diseases, they are caused by inflammation. Obviously the way to treat them is to simply reduce inflammation. Your diet is the primary cause of inflammation, so it’s not as simple as eating less and exercising more. This method always fails because it doesn’t address the real reason why we gain weight and the real reason we get sick. We need to treat food like a drug and take it in the right dosage at the right time.”

“There’s a stereotype that fat people are weak-willed or lazy and that all they need to do is eat less and exercise more. That’s simply not true.” HJ: In your book, you write that “the epidemics of weight gain and diabetes in America are primarily caused because the genes in susceptible individuals are being activated by recent changes in the American diet.” Is fast food the culprit here?

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HJ: You believe that toxic fat causes hormonal changes in the brain that create a constant state of hunger. You also write that this toxic fat can activate the bad genes in those who have a genetic predisposition to obesity, presumably causing them to put on more weight. How can you tell if you have high levels of toxic fat? Sears: “You really can’t tell what your levels are without a blood test any more than you can tell if you have high levels of cholesterol. Looks can be very misleading. Some people who are obese have very low levels. Some who are fit have very high levels. About two-thirds of the U.S. population is genetically predisposed to gain weight if their genes are activated through inflammation. The other third aren’t off the hook, though; they could just have inflammation show up as cancer, heart disease, etc. Those genes can be turned on or turned off by your diet. Drugs can’t do that, but the food you eat can.”

HJ: So many diets out there don’t seem to be designed for people to stay on them long-term. Is your program a long-term solution for all those people who struggle with yo-yo dieting and weight gain? Sears: “It really is. It’s a way of life to keep hormones in a zone that isn’t too high or low. It’s a dietary program you can follow for the rest of your life because it’s a fight against inflammation. Until you go to the root cause of why you gain weight, you will never lose weight. The good news is that you have the ability to change it now. You can start today and begin to reverse the effects.”

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1. Eat small meals throughout the day. 2. Eat protein in every meal—an amount the size of the palm of your hand. 3. Always eat your veggies. 4. Don’t leave the house until you eat your fish oil. Two generations ago, no child could leave until they drank cod liver oil.

Sentara Healthcare Recognized for Employee Health & Wellness Programs For the second year in a row, Sentara Healthcare has received the American Heart Association’s Platinum Level award for its employee health and wellness program, Mission: Health, which focuses on decreasing healthcare costs and helping employees lead healthier lives. Mission: Health program offerings include courses on heart health, yoga and smoking cessation as well as a structured walking program. Sentara received the Platinum Level award because Mission:Health meets criteria established by the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program, which aims to be a catalyst for positive change in the American workforce by helping companies make their employees’ health and wellness a priority. Chesapeake Regional, Diagnostic Health Partner for Imaging Centers Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has partnered with Diagnostic Health’s two Hampton Roads’ outpatient facilities to form Chesapeake Regional Imaging Centers. Chesapeake Regional Imaging Center-Kingsborough is located at 676 Kingsborough Square in Chesapeake, and Chesapeake Imaging Center-Kempsville is located at 171 Kempsville Rd., Suite C, in Norfolk. The Kingsborough center has two open MRIs to treat patients with special needs, obesity (up to 600 pounds) and claustrophobia. The Kempsville center is central to Norfolk and Virginia Beach residents and offers MRI, CT, X-ray and anthrogram services. Service hours include late evening and Saturday appointments, and certified and fellowship-trained radiologists, including members of Chesapeake Radiologists Ltd., provide diagnostic services at the facilities. Sentara Healthcare Wins Award for Tobacco-Free Initiative Sentara Healthcare has earned the American Cancer Society’s “Excellence in Workplace Tobacco Control” award for its 100-percent tobacco-free environment initiative. Sentara’s TobaccoFree Environment, or TFE, program bans smoking and smokeless tobacco products anywhere on its campuses. The TFE effort also includes a fourweek education and support program, “Get Off Your Butt! Stay Smokeless for Life.” The program is open to all Sentara employees as well as community members, and the classes offer in-depth explanations of nicotine addiction and the most effective ways to break the habit. Employees who are unable to attend the classes are given a workbook and a self-help CD to help guide them through the stages of quitting. The program is free of charge and is offered multiple times a year, at various locations, to make it easily accessible for all employees. THE HEALTH JOURNAL

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Five Years

Things That Might Surprise You about Health Care Reform Written By Alison Johnson

edia coverage of the $940-million health care reform overhaul—which aims to extend coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans—may have seemed nonstop, during the debates about this massive piece of legislation, but there were bound to be some surprises in the end. Here are a handful: for end-of-life counseling 1 Payments sessions are NOT included.

Legislators originally considered reimbursing doctors for having conversations on end-of-life care with Medicare patients—discussions that would have included information on treatment options, living wills and advance medical directives, which outline the interventions a person would prefer should his or her health decline. One version of the legislation would have paid for such sessions every five years, although they would not have been mandatory for patients. However, a loud chorus of opponents raised fears that the policy would encourage doctors to push patients into hospice care rather than pursue more aggressive and expensive therapies. Some critics, including former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, labeled the sessions “death panels.” In the end, lawmakers dropped the entire provision from the final bill. Supporters still hope doctors will make time for the talks, saying they ease stress on aging patients and their families.

There ARE exemptions to the mandate on buying insurance. Some Americans who choose not to purchase health coverage will have to pay fines starting in 2014, with penalties fully phased in by 2016. The goal is to get younger, healthier people into the insurance pool to reduce costs for others (parents also can keep children on their plans until age 26). But people can ask for exemptions for several reasons, including significant financial hardship, their religious beliefs or membership in a Native American tribe. People also will not be penalized

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if the cheapest option available to them costs more than eight percent of their annual income. Of approximately 21 million people predicted to be uninsured in 2016, government officials estimate about four million will end up facing a fine of $695 a year or 2.5 percent of their household income, whichever is greater (but families wouldn’t pay more than $2,085). After 2016, penalties will increase with annual cost-of-living adjustments. The Internal Revenue Service will have authority to collect the money through tax returns but not to charge anyone with a crime. A number of state attorneys generals, including Virginia’s Ken Cuccinelli, have declared the mandate and the fine unconstitutional; Cuccinelli argues it is an overstepping of government authority and clashes with state legislation dictating that Virginians can’t be forced to buy health insurance. Many legal scholars believe the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution will give precedent to the federal statute. SALONS are taking 3 TANNING a tax hit.

To help fund the overhaul, Congress approved a 10 percent tax on customers at indoor tanning businesses (other sunless tanning options, including spray tans and tanning lotions, aren’t included). The government expects to raise $2.7 billion over 10 years with the tax—scheduled to kick in July 1—and hopefully reduce rates of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. (See www.thehealthjournals.com if you missed last month’s article on melanoma.) Outraged business owners, though, say the extra charge will force layoffs and shutdowns. The tanning industry actually was the second such tax target in the health reform debate. Earlier versions of the reform bill would have slapped a five percent tax on elective cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and breast implants, but legislators dropped the so-called “Botax” after heavy lobbying from the medical and dermatology industries. No such luck for the Indoor Tanning Association.

immigrants will NOT benefit 4 Illegal from the bill. Earlier drafts of legislation would have extended coverage to uninsured illegal immigrants, who often seek treatment in hospital emergency rooms. But Congress dropped that language to help gain support from conservative Democrats, who felt it would unfairly reward lawbreakers. As passed, the bill aims to bring in 95 percent of the population currently without insurance—mostly people who couldn’t afford coverage, had a pre-existing health condition or chose to go uninsured. Anyone in the country illegally will be excluded from new state-based insurance exchanges—online portals through which consumers can now “shop” for the best plan—even if they want to buy coverage with their own money and not federal funds. According to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, about 23 million people will remain uninsured five years after the exchanges start running in 2014, and a third of them will be illegal immigrants (the other two-thirds likely will be people who choose to pay fines rather than buy insurance). That 23 million is expected to include immigrants who have lived in America for many years and have children who are citizens. subsidies WON’T go 5 Taxpayer toward plans that cover abortions.

No health care plan will be required to include abortion coverage, and individual states can pass legislation to opt out of offering it. The bill also dictates that people who receive subsidies and want to buy such coverage will have to pay into an account kept separate from federal and taxpayer funds. At the urging of pro-life Democrats, President Barack Obama also issued an executive order stating that no federal funds can be used for abortion except in cases of rape, incest or when the mother’s life is at risk.

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Suggest a Profile! Whether you know a special person who has stood up for an important cause, faced incredible odds or is just all-around interesting, we want your opinion on whose personal/professional story Five Years

is worth sharing with our readers. Nominees don’t have to work in the health care industry, but the story must have a health-related angle. Send your recommendations to page@thehealthjournals.com.

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During the Week of Young Child, York County families celebrated each day with children at the First Steps Child Care and Development Center at the Griffin-Yeates Government Building. The families did a five-minute activity each day including painting, reading, planting flowers and taking pictures. (2) Local mom Melissa Olivis smiles for a picture with her daughter Meya Holmes. (3) Early Head Start Policy Council Chair Kim Griffin reads with her son.

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Bon Secours Virginia Health System cut the ribbon for the expanded Harbour View Medical Arts Building on the campus of Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View in Suffolk. The 20,000-square-foot expansion brings a host of services to meet the needs of Suffolk’s growing population, which Bon Secours has served for 11 years. Pictured from left to right: Linwood Howard, chair, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Board of Directors; Robert C. Barclay, IV, Suffolk City Council; Sister Patricia Heath, senior vice president for sponsorship, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System; Jun Chung, M.D., cardiologist, Cardiovascular Specialists; Millie Lancaster; Glen Moore, M.D., surgeon, Tidewater Surgical Specialists; Trudy Roberts; Ernesto Luciano-Perez, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon, Virginia Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists; Linda Johnson, mayor, City of Suffolk; Michael Kerner, CEO, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System.

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Dr. Sebastiana Springmann, Carrie Rhodes and Dr. Sarah Allen of New Town Dental Arts partnered with The Heritage Humane Society to help collect items such as food, cleaning supplies, collars and leashes for animals in need.

Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center recently named Marvin Mills (center) of The Gospel Travelers Band as Volunteer of the Year. Mills has been performing gospel, country and Elvis tunes for the residents every Tuesday evening for the past 20 years.

Emilie Pinto, a Warhill High School student and Key Club member, presents a check for over $2,000 to Rob Bradley, executive director of the Lackey Free Clinic. The money was raised during a recent dodgeball tournament sponsored by the club.

Dr. Jim Shaw of the Lackey Free Clinic was recently awarded one of the Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service awards. Dr. Shaw and his wife Cooka Shaw, who founded the clinic, attended the awards ceremony with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, First Lady Maureen McDonnell and members of the Lackey staff. From left to right: Cooka and Jim Shaw; the Shaws’ daughter-in-law Jenny Shaw; Robert Bradley, Jr., executive director of the Lackey Free Clinic; and Kim Spencer, volunteer coordinator of the Lackey Free Clinic.

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ith summer here, there’s no better time to learn about—and benefit from—the many ways that the “sunshine vitamin” can improve your health. Vitamin D has long been noted for its role in the body’s ability to absorb calcium. It helps build bone mass during the early years and helps prevent diseases such as osteoporosis as the body ages. But did you know that a deficiency in vitamin D has been linked to more than a dozen cancers, or that it can help with weight loss? “In study after study, it’s shown that if you can achieve higher levels [of vitamin D], you have better health in many categories,” notes Matthew J. Beckman, an assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Beckman has been at the forefront of vitamin D research for the past 20 years, and he is currently studying its effect on ovarian and breast cancer cells when used with treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Beckman’s work is part of a growing body of research on vitamin D and its benefits. As knowledge about the sunshine vitamin continues to accumulate, here are five things to keep in mind:

Vitamin D has been linked to cancer prevention and now is showing promise in cancer treatments. According to the California-based nonprofit Vitamin D Council (www.vitamindcouncil.org), studies show women with low levels of vitamin D have a 222-percent increased risk for developing breast cancer. In addition, studies have shown that breast cancer patients with a higher blood level of vitamin D at the time of diagnosis are more likely to survive. Vitamin D helps battle cancer in a number of ways. It inhibits inappropriate cell division and tumor growth. It enhances the immune system’s cancer-fighting actions. The Vitamin D Council reports a correlation between vitamin D and the pathology of 17 cancers, and a recent study at the State University of New York at Albany found that vitamin D reduced and eliminated breast cancer tumors in mice.

The immune system needs vitamin D. “The immune system, in particular, is very sensitive to increased levels of vitamin D by supplementation,” Beckman says. He adds that it “helps with general well-being,” including alleviating depression. And, according to the Vitamin D Council, people with low levels of vitamin D are “40 percent more likely to report respiratory infections such as colds and flu.”

“In study after study, it’s shown that if you can achieve higher levels [of vitamin D], you have better health in many categories.” — Matthew J. Beckman

It’s hard to get enough vitamin D through diet alone. Some foods that are high in vitamin D include fish (such as salmon, herring and tuna) and fortified milk and other dairy products. However, diet is not enough. “You can’t just eat your way to adequate levels of vitamin D, it appears,” Beckman explains. Experts recommend anywhere from 800 to 5,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily. A serving of milk has about 120 IU; a tablespoon of cod liver oil has about 1,360 IU. In comparison, the skin can produce about 10,000 IU of vitamin D after half an hour of full-body exposure to the summer sun, according to the Vitamin D Council. “Sunlight is definitely your best way,” Beckman asserts. “The recommendation is kind of hard to dictate—because of the fear of melanoma and other types of skin cancer disorders, you don’t want to have people exposing their skin to too much sunlight. At the same time, that’s where we’re acclimated to get our most vitamin D.” 15 THE HEALTH JOURNAL

Even sunlight is not a good enough source in many cases, making supplements the only way to get adequate amounts of vitamin D. North of Boston, the sun is not strong enough to make the skin produce vitamin D from November through February, according to the National Institutes of Health. Says Beckman, “It doesn’t take much sunlight to generate vitamin D if you’re in the right setting, but many people aren’t.” Changes in latitude, clothing, sunscreen, pollution—these are all factors that can limit the skin’s production of vitamin D through sun exposure. Beckman suggests taking a supplement consistently, after consulting with a physician. “The good news is [that supplementing is inexpensive],” he says, “and that’s [what] people need to understand.”

Vitamin D is important for people of all ages. While vitamin D is beneficial in many aspects of senior health, it has been reported to decrease the risk of diseases such as childhood diabetes. It even has been studied in relation to prenatal care. According to the Vitamin D Council, research has shown that low maternal vitamin D3 has a significant impact on the developing brain of a fetus. Also, the council links dysfunctional vitamin D receptors in newborns to abnormal emotional responses and a deficiency in certain motor skills. Some theories link widespread vitamin D deficiency to an increase in cases of autism. Says Beckman: “When I talk to people, most are interested in vitamin D because they’re getting older and they’re worried about their health. [But] it’s not just something for older people. It’s something that’s probably important for all of us. As we get more knowledgeable…I think that’s how the story is going to be told. This is important for everyone.”

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dults with sickle cell disease scored worse on memory function tests than healthy adults, suggesting the blood disorder may affect brain function, U.S. researchers said last month. The study is the first to look at brain function in adults with sickle cell disease, and it may mean new drugs are needed to protect the brains of patients with the inherited disorder. The differences in intelligence were striking enough that researchers worry some patients might have trouble staying employed, managing their money and keeping track of their medications. “What this shows is that people who have even fairly clinically mild sickle cell disease seem to be having some effects from the disease in terms of their neurocognitive function,” said Dr. Susan Shurin, acting director of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, whose agency funded the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells in people with sickle cell disease contain mostly an abnormal type of hemoglobin (hemoglobin S), causing red blood cells to take on a sickle-shaped form. It affects 70,000 Americans and three to five million people globally. At one time, most people with the disease died in childhood, but new treatments allow people to live into middle age, Shurin said. Dr. Elliott Vichinsky of Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland, California, tested 149 adult sickle cell patients and 47 healthy people of similar age and education levels from the same communities. Patients were considered low risk for complications because they had no history of frequent pain, hospitalization, stroke, high blood pressure or other problems that could affect brain function. The researchers found people with sickle cell disease scored lower on tests of intellect, working memory, processing speed and attention span than the healthy study participants. The oldest and the sickest sickle cell patients scored the worst, suggesting the longer a person lived with the disease or the worse it was, the bigger the effect on brain function. Shurin said the findings suggest the need for more study of potential new treatments that could help protect brain function in people with sickle cell disease. “It also raises the question of should we be more aggressive [in treating sickle cell disease] earlier in life,” Shurin said in a telephone interview. A cancer pill called hydroxyurea, which is available generically, can stop the severe pain and prevent the need for blood transfusions. Shurin said the study may indicate that more patients should start taking the drug at an earlier age. THE HEALTH JOURNAL

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Strength Training Put some weight into your exercise program to preserve your bone density Written By Gayle Pinn

he term osteoporosis means “porous bones.” It’s a condition in which bones have lost minerals (especially calcium), making them weaker, more brittle and susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis can affect men and women, although post-menopausal women are at a greater risk due to a decline in estrogen production, as estrogen enables the bones to absorb calcium. Throughout your lifetime your bones grow with your body, and they should reach their maximum density and strength potential by about age 30. After this point your bone density naturally decreases with age, and for some individuals this can lead to osteoporosis. Bone loss—the deterioration of bones—can occur with no obvious symptoms. While your bones may not feel weak, you may experience symptoms without realizing they’re associated with osteoporosis (such as diminished height, change in posture, or severe back pain). Unfortunately, many people do not discover that

they have osNext > teoporosis until Fitness Through the Ages: a bone fracture Workout tips for every occurs. stage of life Thanks to improvements in doctors’ understanding of the condition, osteoporosis is now treatable in its early stages, and fractures can be prevented through medication and lifestyle changes. You can increase bone density and, in some cases, return your bones to full health. Activities such as biking, rowing and swimming are great for your cardiovascular system, but they don’t strengthen bones. Weight-bearing exercises—examples are weight training, walking, jogging or running, climbing stairs, dancing and jumping—are essential for increasing bone mass. Such exercises force the muscles to work against gravity or resistance. When muscle pulls against bone, the resistance signals bone growth.

Author’s note: Consult your doctor before beginning a weight-bearing exercise program aimed at preventing osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, you may be limited to certain exercises or activities in order to prevent injuries. If you suspect you have osteoporosis, talk with your physician about a bone mineral (density) test to determine if you have osteoporosis. If you have been cleared for exercise by a doctor but are unfamiliar with weight-bearing exercises, a personal trainer can help you develop an appropriate exercise program.

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Osteoporosis: 5 Startling Facts According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million— about 55 percent of— U.S. men and women age 50 and older.

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Osteoporosis causes an estimated 1.5 million bone fractures annually in the U.S. Here’s a breakdown by type: Hip Fractures Vertebral Fractures Wrist Fractures Other

300,000 700,000 250,000 300,000

Fifty thousand people die each year from post-fracture complications, and as many as one-fifth of people suffering from osteoporosis cannot live independently and end up in nursing homes.

Half of all women age 50 and older will develop some degree of osteoporosis. To maintain or increase bone density, women are advised to start an exercise program long before the onset of menopause.

New research shows deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D during childhood and the teen years can contribute to osteoporosis (see related article on vitamin D in this issue) as can certain diseases (including eating disorders), medications and medical treatments.

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taying active is key to a healthy lifestyle. However, as we age, our bodies change and have different needs. It is important that your exercise program reflect those needs. Follow this age-appropriate guide to fitness.

Your 20s and 30s

Now is the time to make exercise part of your routine. By establishing good habits in your 20s, you’ll be more likely to stay active throughout your life. Choose exercises that develop bone mineral density such as weight-bearing exercises and dynamic ones like running, dancing, football or martial arts. This is also a good time to develop postural awareness. Twenty-somethings tend to be desk-slaves. By creating an ergonomically correct workspace, you’ll reduce the risk of developing poor posture, which can show up later in life. Consider sitting on a stability ball instead of a chair, with your legs and arms bent at 90 degrees. Engage your core muscles as you work by keeping your spine neutral. Pull your shoulders down and roll them back so they are directly over your hips. Make sure your workspace has good lighting so that you are not squinting or extending your neck to see the computer. Get up and move around for five minutes every hour to give your spine a break. Incorporate posturebased exercises such as Pilates or yoga into your weekly fitness routine. TIP: For women who want to become pregnant: Carrying extra body weight and being sedentary can contribute to fertility difficulties. Exercise can help by regulating hormones and, therefore, increasing the possibility of conception.

In both men and women, a series of changes begins to happen right around the mid-30s. There is a decrease in the pituitary gland’s production of growth hormone, theprimary stimulus for muscle, bone and tendon strength (it helps the mobile fat into fuel). As a result, our resting heart rate rises and our muscle mass and strength start to decline. Intense exercise helps produce more GH, increasing youthfulness and vitality. It is important to do short, intense bursts of activity at this age, rather than endurance-type training. Whatever cardiovascular activity you choose—running, biking and swimming (and for the truly ambitious, triathlons) are good options—be sure to include some form of

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strength training. Strength training can be done on machines; however, when done correctly, free weights are a better choice as they improve functional and core strength.

Your 40s and 50s

The fifth decade is when your body really starts to show signs of aging. Joint wear and tear is common, as is osteoarthritis. If you have sore or stiff joints, choose low-impact activities like rowing, swimming, biking or the elliptical machine. Because lung function declines with age, it is important to maintain cardiovascular fitness. Strength work continues to be important, as the more muscle you have and maintain, the higher your metabolic rate. (With a higher metabolic rate, you burn more fat at rest.) Choose compound movements (with moderate to heavy weights in hand) such as bench presses, squats and dead lifts (see illustrations at right). TIP: For menopausal women, drops in estrogen levels can trigger mood swings, hot flashes, weight gain, sleep loss and fatigue. Exercise can improve body composition, guard against osteoporosis and heart disease, and diminish many of the secondary symptoms associated with menopause.

Your 60s and 70s Most people can expect to lose about 15 percent of their total strength during their 60s. For this reason, strength training should take priority. Your goal is not to increase strength, but to decrease the decline of it. Use lighter weights (or rubber resistance bands) and aim for 20 to 30 repetitions of each exercise. As for cardio, keep it low-impact. At this age, it’s all about protecting the knees and hips. Falling, due to a lack of balance, is the classic cause of disability in older adults. Protecting and preserving the nervous system is critical during the senior years. Pilates and other core-stability exercises can help stimulate the neural system, improving proprioception (the ability to know where your limbs are in space without having to look)—a key component of balance. Try this: Stand on one leg with your eyes closed. Your muscles may quiver and twitch at first, but as you practice, your proprioception and balance will improve.

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STRAIGHT TALK Dr. Mehmet Oz, star of The Dr. Oz Show, returns to Hampton Roads, gets personal with The Health Journal

hances are you’re familiar with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Maybe you’ve caught episodes of The Dr. Oz Show, or before that, one of his 55 guest appearances on The Oprah Show. Perhaps you’ve read books from the YOU series—four became New York Times bestsellers—or some of his regular columns in O: The Oprah Magazine, Esquire, or his recent cover story in AARP Magazine. What you may not know is that Oz has strong local ties: He’s the co-clinical director of the Bon Secours Heart Institute at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth and has visited the area multiple times, most recently on May 14 to host the Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. It’s the relationship with Bon Secours that made booking “America’s Doctor” possible, notes Rick Jackson, who has served on the Successful Aging Forum Board for the last 10 years. Previous keynote speakers have included celebrities Naomi Judd and Pat Boone, but, in the last year, due in part to Oz’s daily show which airs nationwide, his popularity has skyrocketed— a reason getting him to host the Forum was a “big surprise,” says Jackson. Part of Oz’s appeal, and it’s an approach he takes on his show, is his way of bringing health to life by sharing real yet shocking photos and videos of damaged lungs, clogged arteries and even a chubby Venus de Milo. His theory? “People change their minds on what they

feel, not what they know,” Oz told the audience of approximately 1,000. Cathy and Leroy Williamson of Virginia Beach felt Oz’s keynote address was “outstanding.” “He makes a message so simple,” Cathy explains. “He’s right on target.” Later, during an awards presentation, Oz accepted the “Man of the Year Award” from the American Heart Association’s “Go Next > Red for Read our exclusive Women” interview with Dr. Oz. campaign. A panel discussion followed, in which Oz, along with local physicians Jeffery Carlson, Ryan Seutter, Anne Redding and Richard Bikowski answered audience questions about getting older. The biggest myth about aging, says Oz, is that it’s a natural part of life; in reality, he says, “aging is really a side effect of lifestyle choices.” Wendy Johnson of Yorktown came to the show at her sister Marilyn’s urging; she has had two heart attacks and is taking 14 prescription medications in addition to a daily aspirin. She wanted information on how to decide which were necessary. Iwalani White of Yorktown said: “I’m at a cusp in my life when I could become a percentage,” referring to her personal health struggles. “He didn’t tell me anything new, no; but like he said, you have to feel it to make a difference.”

According to Oz: 5 Essential Lifestyle Adjustments From top: Dr. Mehmet Oz presents the keynote address at the Successful Aging Forum; Cathy and Leroy Williamson; Sister Rita Thomas (also featured on page 42 of this issue), a Sister of Bon Secours, presents Oz with the “Man of the Year Award” on behalf of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign; Dr. Oz presents Shawn Smith, founder of Designed for Life, with the 2010 Senior Organization of the Year award for his company’s role in constructing a greenhouse and garden for residents at Provence Place of Maryview as well as aiding in the reconstruction of the Store House in Norfolk’s East Ocean View community after the local food pantry was destroyed by a storm last November; (left to right) Wendy Johnson, Iwalani White, Denise Cofer.

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HJ: We spoke with some people in the audience, and they admitted that you didn’t tell them a lot that they didn’t already know—but when it comes to actually doing it, they fail. What’s the problem? Oz: I really do think we’re the best-educated society ever. We have the information; we have to focus on motivation. And the messages get clouded sometimes. The smartest thing we can do is to agree on the top 10 things we should do in our lives [to improve our health] and make it automatic. How? You make it easy to do the right thing. You don’t put it off until it’s some big task at the end of the day, you make it part of your day. When you don’t realize you’re on ‘the program,’ then you’re doing fine. You can’t overcome your biology, but you can nudge it in the right direction.

“Medicine—for me, that’s a vacation day, as crazy as it sounds. I get to leave all the lights and makeup behind and go practice medicine and be a real doctor for a day, which is very centering for me.”

HJ: How do you balance it all—a wife and four children, a daily TV show, surgeries on Thursdays, live appearances, books and columns….?

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ast month, The Health Journal sat down with Dr. Mehmet Oz to inquire about his new daily TV show, his 25-year marriage to wife Lisa, and his favorite aspect of turning 50. Here’s what he shared:

HJ: So, a lot has changed since your last visit to Hampton Roads. Oz: I know. I’m very busy!

HJ: Why should people watch The Dr. Oz Show? Oz: The point of the show is to have a conversation with people about their bodies, and issues of wellness, sexuality, obesity—they all play a role in that. We want to get people to think differently about their responsibility, and that’s fundamentally what health information is all about. I’ve realized on the show that if you get people emotionally connected to the information, they begin to act on it. So we write stories about people. Then folks at home say, ‘I’m like that person. If they’ve got that problem and they overcame it, then I can do the same thing.’ That’s how the human mind works. And so we use metaphors and human stories to connect emotionally, and from there we give them action steps, so they can begin to change their life— whether it’s a 28-day plan for kicking sugar out of your life or trying to deal with infidelity in relationships or trying to find a better doctor. It’s all part of the same goal, which is to make you ‘show up’ for life.

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Oz: Lisa, my wife, has been a huge part of all this. We spend a lot of time together choreographing it all, and she picks up a lot of the creative load and figuring out which direction we’re heading in. Medicine—for me, that’s a vacation day, crazy as it sounds. I get to leave all the lights and makeup behind and go practice medicine and be a real doctor for a day, which is very centering for me. Also, it’s not really about time management; it’s about energy management. If you are energetically charged by what you do, then you don’t get tired doing it. A colleague of mine who’s an athlete says the game itself is not the job. Getting to the game is work. Being away from your family when you practice, that’s work. But playing in the game is not a job. And I feel like I’m always in the game. Driving to work is a hassle. Waiting for the props to be fixed, that’s work for me. Dictating an operation, that’s work. But doing the operation is not. HJ: How has fame affected you as a surgeon? For example, is there increased pressure in the OR?

Oz: The operating room is the best because that’s where I came from. The nurses still boss me around and give me a hard time for being late. Fame is an interesting phenomenon. It affects your personal life more than anything else. You can’t go to a restaurant and eat what you normally eat because people will say, ‘Look! He’s eating ribs!’

HJ: Your wife Lisa—she recently wrote a book on relationships. What was your role, and who should read it? Oz: I was the guinea pig. [He laughs.] [The publisher] gave her the freedom to create the book she felt was in her heart to write. I really am convinced she wrote it just for me. Everyone else is welcome to read it. But it was written for me. It’s all the things she wishes she could have taught me. She spent 25 years of marriage—25 years in June—telling me what she felt I needed to do for our relationship. And me, late at night, as I often have after a long day of operating, would just fall asleep. She finally realized, that for me to finally ‘get it,’ she needed to put it [in writing]. But the lessons are there for all of us, such as figuring out how to say things in terms that guys understand. Men don’t always connect the dots—much less see the dots.

HJ: She’s a Reiki master and you’re a cardiothoracic surgeon. How does it work? Oz: She pushes my buttons, which I think you need for a healthy dynamic. She’ll say, ‘We don’t need vaccines.’ I say, ‘Honey, we do need vaccines.’ Or [she says], ‘I became a Reiki master,’ and I say, ‘I can’t even see Reiki.’ So you go back and forth, and you often find the truth is somewhere in the middle….It’s so easy to polarize arguments, make them black or white, but almost everything has a gray element to it. HJ: Our next feature deals with childhood obesity. Tell us about your nonprofit HealthCorps (www.healthcorps.org).

Oz: HealthCorps [founded in 2003] is something I’m very proud of. It’s an organization based on the principle of the Peace Corps. We put college grads in schools around the country. We’re in 10 states now. It’s an example of how we can take a very big [problem], in this case kids who are obese, and make them the army. Because once they’ve gotten past their obesity…they can teach other kids how to get past the problem. So you end up having peers teaching peers, asking questions they’d never ask me. And it works: One randomized trial showed kids who are in the program drank fewer soft drinks, had much better insights about [food choices] and tended to do more fitness work. That was our goal—to change the behaviors of kids in the schools. Over time, you’ll also change obesity rates. HJ: What’s the best thing about turning 50?

Oz: The colonoscopy. [We laugh.] No, seriously. I feel a lot calmer. A lot of the nervous energy that’s so common—and appropriate—when you’re young and trying to find your way…. It’s like finally catching the wind perfectly. You’re going in the right direction. All the pain and angst of trying to get your sails up, the discomfort when you’re trying to get going in life…a lot of those mistakes get past you and you’re comfortable just being. HJ: What direction are you sailing in now?

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Oz: It’s not just strength; it’s self-esteem. We did our 100th show this year and brought on 100 people who lost 100 pounds. After the lights were turned off, I asked some of them what worked. One person said, ‘It was me realizing that I was worth it.’” I think too many people don’t realize they are worth it. They may not express that verbally, but that’s ultimately what it comes down to. You’re worth it.

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Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery: Get the Facts Before You Commit Two leading plastic surgeons answer pressing questions about popular cosmetic procedures.

Written By Jess Madden

n spite of one of the worst recessions in our nation’s history, the demand for plastic surgery in the United States decreased a mere two percent last year. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, almost 10 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2009. We’ve all had those days when we dreamed of turning back the hands of time, so The Health Journal sat down with Dr. Isaac Wornom, III, of Richmond Plastic Surgeons and Dr. Johnstuart Guarnieri of Williamsburg’s Aesthetic Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery to find out what you need to know before committing to a cosmetic procedure. HJ: In the years you’ve been performing surgery, what changes have you seen?

Dr. Guarnieri: In my 11 years as a surgeon, I think there’s been a movement towards a more graded approach. Before you get a face lift, we will do a lot more volume fillers like Botox. We’ll do laser skin resurfacing or eyelid surgery instead of a face lift. You don’t need to just jump to a face lift; you can do a graded progression. Dr. Wornom, III: I would say that the general trend I’ve seen is towards minimally invasive techniques, in facial regeneration particularly. When I first started in 1989, injectables were not even available, and that is a huge part of what plastic surgeons are doing now to make people look better. In the area of face lifting, there’s a real trend towards techniques that involve smaller scars and shorter recovery times. Another important change relates to the popularity of weight-loss surgery. We are seeing many patients who have lost weight due to surgery and are looking to have their skin contoured. Another change is liposuction.

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Today it’s nothing like it was 20 years ago. There are newer techniques of ultrasound and laser technology available that make it more effective in removing the fat and changing the shape of the body. HJ: Has the recession had much of an impact on demand?

Dr. Guarnieri: What we’ve seen across the nation, really, is that there are fewer of the larger procedures being done—fewer bigticket items. We’re seeing more of the use of fillers and laser treatment and Botox because they are more affordable. We always see that with any recession.

“The other thing patients should be sure to ask surgeons is if they use sutures or staples. Staples tend to leave ‘railroad tracks.’ It’s faster for the surgeon, but it’s not a very aesthetically pleasing outcome. If you want it to look the best, you want sutures.” —Dr. Johnstuart Guarnieri

HJ: What should patients know before undergoing surgery? Dr. Guarnieri: Find a surgeon who is willing to listen to you so you can impart to the surgeon exactly what you are looking for. Don’t just go in and say, “I want a facelift.” Don’t force the surgeon to be a mind reader. You need to tell them what specifically you like and don’t like and how you would like to look different. There are always multiple op-

tions. Know what they are so you can make an informed decision. The other thing patients should be sure to ask surgeons is if they use sutures or staples. Staples tend to leave “railroad tracks.” It’s faster for the surgeon, but it’s not a very aesthetically pleasing outcome. They are a gross form of sutures. I would only use them in emergency situations. If you want it to look the best, you want sutures.

Dr. Wornom, III: Board certification is definitely important. Make sure the surgeries are being performed in a certified surgery center or a hospital because it is surgery. It’s important for patients not to be afraid to ask their doctor about potential complications. Complications are pretty rare, but as with any operation, they can happen. HJ: What would you say is the average recovery time for most surgical procedures?

Dr. Guarnieri: Across the board, the first 48 hours after any surgical procedure are the roughest. That’s when you get the most swelling from any procedure. Some start off rockier than others. Everything has to do with whether or not muscle is being affected. A tummy tuck is the most painful because you are putting stitches in the muscle directly. You are down for a minimum of a week. With breast reduction, we usually encourage five to seven days of down time. For other procedures, most people can go back to work after two or three days.

HJ: What are some common complications? Dr. Guarnieri: I think that what a lot of surgeons don’t do that would help their complication rate is have their patients do salt

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restriction before and after a surgery. When you have salt in your diet, it pulls in water, which causes additional swelling and pain at the surgery site.

The most important factor in reducing the number of serious complications, though, is for there to be a partnership between the patient and the doctor, both for surgery and post-operative care. A patient who feels comfortable with their surgeon is more likely to mention a slight area of redness or some other type of minor complication. Even if you think it’s nothing serious, talk to your surgeon because it could be important. Dr. Wornom, III: Any surgical procedure can be complicated by infection, but fortunately that is extremely rare. You can sometimes have some minor problems with wound healing, but that, too, is rarely an issue. The best thing anyone who is considering plastic surgery could do is to take care of themselves and STOP SMOKING. For certain procedures I will not do surgery on them unless they stop smoking. It decreases blood flow to the skin, and if the skin is not well-vascularized, it won’t heal well. HJ: Is there a less expensive alternative than plastic surgery for certain cosmetic issues?

Dr. Wornom, III: It’s important to know that something like liposuction is not a treatment for a problem like obesity, so if someone is obese, they should lose weight. But there isn’t really a cheaper alternative for something like breast implants. In the non-surgical realm of skin care, there are a lot of things we can do to skin for make it look better, but if you have extra skin or fat, surgery will be your best option for that.

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Women underwent 91 percent of the cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2009. The number of procedures (surgical and nonsurgical) performed on women was more than 9 million, a decrease of 3.4 percent from the previous year. Since 1997, surgical procedures have increased 67 percent, while nonsurgical procedures have increased 225 percent. Men had 9 percent of the cosmetic procedures performed

in America in 2009. The number of procedures (surgical and nonsurgical) performed on men was more than 900,000, an increase of 9 percent over the previous year. Surgical procedures on men decreased 3 percent; nonsurgical procedures increased 11 percent. Since 1997, surgical procedures on men have decreased 18 percent while nonsurgical procedures have increased 290 percent.

Breast augmentation Average Cost: $3,813

311,957

Liposuction Average Cost: $2,868

283,735

Eyelid surgery Average Cost: $2,882

149,943

Rhinoplasty (“Nose Job”) Average Cost: $4,277

138,258

Abdominoplasty (“Tummy Tuck”) Average Cost: $5,263

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Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox, Dysport) Average Cost: $417

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Hyaluronic Acid (Hylaform, Restylane, Juvederm—“dermal fillers”) Average Cost: $532

1,313,038

Laser Hair Removal Average Cost: $373

1,280,031

Microdermabrasion Average Cost: $162

621,943

Chemical Peel Average Cost: $870

529,285

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UV Truth or Myth? Written By Dr. Keith Schumann

1. Tanning booths boost your vitamin D. Myth. After only 20 minutes of natural sunlight, and specifically UVB rays, our skin’s ability to make, or photosynthesize, vitamin D is maximized. Extended sun exposure, either via natural light or tanning beds, provides no additional benefit, but rather, increases sun damage and risk for skin cancer. A higher dose of vitamin D intake may be necessary for individuals with known risk factors for vitamin D insufficiency, such as elderly individuals, people with limited sun exposure, and dark-skinned individuals, to name a few. Boost vitamin D levels through food and dietary supplements and not through intentional increased exposure to natural and artificial light.

2. I won’t burn my skin if I’m outdoors on a cloudy day. Myth. Clouds do not block the harmful UV rays that cause sunburns. It’s often when we least expect it that we burn our skin the worst. Whether we feel cool due to overlying clouds or a refreshing breeze, or we are high in the mountains where the temperature may be lower (but UV rays more intense), we are often fooled into thinking that if we are not hot, our skin will not burn. It’s not the heat, but rather the cloud-penetrating UV rays, that damage our skin. 3. A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 provides twice the protection of one that has an SPF of 15. Myth. SPF stands for sun protection factor and solely relates to a sunscreen’s ability to protect us from one type of the sun’s rays, UVB. SPF is an excellent guide to sunscreen protection, but soon the labeling on sunscreens will change (in accordance with FDA guidelines) to reflect the total

level of protection, including that against UVA rays. While UVB certainly burns our skin, UVA ages our skin and, more importantly, increases our risk for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. [For more on melanoma, see Dr. Schumann’s May article at www.thehealthjournals. com]. Further, an SPF of 15 protects us from 93 percent of UVB rays and an SPF of 30 protects us from 97 percent. It’s commonly assumed that an SPF of 30 is twice the protection of SPF 15, but this is not the case.

4. Tanning beds can help you avoid sunburn by providing a “base tan.” Truth—but don’t sign up for the monthly tanning-bed special just yet. A base tan provides the equivalent of a low, single-digit SPF. Do you buy an SPF 4 sunscreen and expect great protection? Of course not. A base tan does not provide much protection and is not healthy. Burn or tan, all sun exposure is unfortunately harmful to the skin. Skin cancer, lowered immunity against infection, and photodamage (such as wrinkles) are some of the major ill effects.

Keith W. Schumann, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in lasers. The founder of Ageless Dermatology & Laser Center, he has practiced in Williamsburg for the last 10 years. He can be reached at info@agelessderm.com.

5. Sunscreens prevent wrinkles. Myth. Comprehensive sun protection prevents wrinkles, but sunscreens alone do not. Many of us negate the positive benefits of sunscreen in a simple manner—we extend our time in the sun, believing that we are fully protected by sunscreen. The net effect of this increased sun exposure time is more damage to our skin, and more wrinkles. Visit Dr. Schumann’s patient education center for further skin care information: www.ylysnetwork. com/7575641200/.

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I’ve heard of doctors using electronic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. What is it, and how do I know if it’s right for me?

Dr. Jenny Andrus is a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist with Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Newport News.

The issue of living with chronic pain has become a hot topic in America. Just turn on the television and view the multitude of commercials for medications and various devices that claim to reduce pain. In fact, chronic pain is such a common complaint that one in 10 Americans report they have had pain lasting for more than one year. And a full 25 percent of Americans say that they have had low back pain lasting for three or more months. Fortunately, our understanding of the complex nature of chronic pain has increased, and medical technology has improved to provide new ways to address chronic pain. One promising treatment for pain control is spinal cord stimulation (SCS), also known as neurostimulation or neuromodulation therapy. Although SCS has been in use since the 1960s, the technology has advanced in recent years to become a very effective means of controlling pain. SCS has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and has been shown in medical research to not only reduce pain, but also to improve functional ability and quality of life. Additionally, SCS provides an alternative for pain relief in patients for whom surgery is not recommended. In fact, for some patients, SCS has been shown to be more effective than repeated surgery.

How It Works

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Spinal cord stimulation uses a thin cable, or lead, to deliver low-level electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with the signaling of pain between the spinal cord and the brain. The lead is placed into the epidural space around the spinal cord and is then attached to a generator, which can be controlled with a hand-held programmer. The generator size varies but is typically palm-sized or smaller. This generator produces an electrical impulse, which the patient experiences as a tingling or tapping sensation and which replaces the feeling of pain. The patient can adjust the impulse with personalized, preset programs, which are focused on the areas where the patient typically experiences pain. The device can be turned on and off, the sensation intensity turned up or down, and the area of coverage adjusted. These are valuable features as pain can be felt at different times

at varying intensities or even in different locations. Spinal cord stimulation is used for treatment of chronic or intractable pain—pain that simpler measures, such as medications or physical therapy, cannot control. Not only is it an effective method of pain control for many patients, but it may also reduce the need for medications. This is an important feature, as pain medications are often limited in their use because of side effects, such as sedation. Another benefit is that SCS is usually performed first as a trial. The lead is placed in the epidural space and connected to an external generator. The length of the trial period varies but is typically five to seven days. This allows the patient to try the device to determine what benefit it provides. After the trial period, the patient can decide if he or she would like to proceed with the device. If so, the stimulator is implanted through minor surgery. SCS is less invasive than many surgical options and can be reversed. Many patients who benefit from SCS have spine or spine-related conditions. These include radiculopathy (also called pinched nerves or sciatica) and failed back surgery syndrome—a term used to describe patients who have had correction of an anatomical problem through surgery but continue to have significant pain. Two types of failed back surgery syndrome that may benefit from SCS are epidural fibrosis and arachnoiditis. Epidural fibrosis refers to the development of scar tissue which can compress the nerves as they exit the spine. Arachnoiditis is inflammation of the tissue covering the nerves. Both can cause severe pain and even weakness. Spinal cord stimulation is also frequently effective for patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). In this disorder, the body exhibits an exaggerated response to an injury, and the pain response may be perpetuated by the nervous system itself. To best determine if you are a candidate for SCS, consult a physician who is knowledgeable about chronic pain as well as SCS therapy. Like all medical procedures, SCS is not appropriate for everyone; however, it is a very effective pain-control alternative for many patients. SCS has improved the lives of many patients and allowed them to return to the activities that matter to them most.

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Health Directory

We’ve done our best to include every health care service provider in South Hampton Roads. If your organization is not listed, or if your listing is not current, send your updates to info@thehealthjournals.com.

Allergists & ENT Physicians

Autumn Care of Norfolk 1401 Halstead Ave. Norfolk (757) 857-0481

First Colonial Inn 845 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-2884

Pinewood Inn Assisted Living 1516 Harmon St. Norfolk (757) 588-4663

M. A. Afify, MD, PC 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2800 Norfolk (757) 466-7707

Autumn Care of Portsmouth 3610 Winchester Dr. Portsmouth (757) 397-0725

Georgian Manor at Riverwalk 651 Riverwalk Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 436-9618

Province Place of DePaul 6403 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 451-2400

AllergiCARE 325 First Colonial Rd Virginia Beach (757) 976-3393

The Ballentine 7211 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 440-7400

Golden Living Center 900 London Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 393-6864

Province Place of Maryview 1 Bon Secours Way Portsmouth (757) 686-9100

Allergy & Asthma Center 4534 Bonney Rd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 499-4101

Ballentine Manor, Inc. 2333 Ballentine Blvd. Norfolk (757) 627-1155

Richardson Adult Care 419 W. 28th St. Norfolk (757) 622-4363

Allergy & Asthma Specialists, Ltd. 302 E. Little Creek Rd., Ste. A Norfolk (757) 583-4382 528 Albemarle Dr. Chesapeake (757) 547-7702

Bay Lake Retirement & Assisted Living Community 4225 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 460-8868

Golden Living Community of Lynn Shores 350 Lynn Shores Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 498-0187

Virginia Audiology 3115 Western Branch Blvd., Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 483-0232 2469 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-4687 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 10 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4003 231 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 625-4333

Respite at the Beach 800 Toledo Pl. Virginia Beach (757) 721-6466

Virginia Beach Hearing Center 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 302 Virginia Beach (757) 481-0385

Bayside Chiropractic 1658 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-5300

Coastal ENT Surgeons 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 302 Virginia Beach (757) 481-0385

Bay Pointe Medical & Rehabilitation Centre 1148 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3321

Harbour Pointe Medical & Rehabilitation Center 1005 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 623-5602

Sentara Adult Day Care 3751 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2850

Cardiology

Beach Chiropractic Center 2000 General Booth Blvd., Ste.101 Virginia Beach (757) 430-0990

Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Tidewater, Inc. 2790 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-7753

Bayside Healthcare Center 1004 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-4058

Harbourway Assisted Living 1217 Alliance Drive Virginia Beach (757) 716-2150

Beacon Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 340 Lynn Shores Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 340-6611

Heritage Hall 5580 Daniel Smith Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-7029

Ear, Nose & Throat, Ltd. 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 304 Norfolk (757) 623-0526 901 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 623-0526 680-A Kingsborough Sq. Chesapeake (757) 623-0526 Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 4053 Taylor Rd., Ste. M Chesapeake (757) 483-1700 Eastern VA Ear, Nose & Throat 200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 303 Chesapeake (757) 547-9714 816 Independence Blvd. Ste. 3-H Virginia Beach (757) 464-1500 EVMS Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-6200 Lakeview Medical Center Allergy & ENT 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9415 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7186 Mid-Atlantic Hearing and Balance 4868 Bridge Road Suffolk (757) 483-7186 2000 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 934-9415 T. V. Pangalos, MD 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2700 Norfolk (757) 466-1765 Princess Anne ENT & Allergy 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0340 John R. Sweeney Jr., MD 3217 Stamford Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-4150 Tidewater Ear, Nose & Throat 4020 Raintree Rd., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 488-2080

Assisted LIVING, Nursing Homes & adult day care centers Abundant Care Assisted Living 5556 Paca Lane Virginia Beach (757) 519-9100 Allzwell Assisted Living Center 130 Great Bridge Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 436-2109 Alta Reserve 1005 Elysian Place Chesapeake (757) 361-0066 Atlantic Shores 1398 Gibraltar Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 426-0000 Atria Virginia Beach 1628 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 496-8001 Autumn Care of Great Bridge 821 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-4528

Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia 6401 Auburn Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 420-2512 Brighton Gardens 5620 Wesleyan Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4800 Carebridge Assisted Living 220 Rainbow Ln. Chesapeake (757) 543-9773 Carrington Place of Chesapeake 1017 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5500 Cedar Manor Assisted Living 1324 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 548-4192 Charity House 2614 Elkhart St. Chesapeake (757) 487-8094 Chesapeake Crossings Seniors Community 1937 Robert Hall Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 545-1942 Chesapeake Home for Adults 1012 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5597 Chesapeake Place 1508 Volvo Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 548-4795 Churchland House 4916 W. Norfolk Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-1780 Colonial Home 904 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-9737 Commonwealth Assisted Living 440 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 431-8825 Consulate Healthcare 3900 Llewellyn Ave. Norfolk (757) 625-5363 Continuing Care Retirement Community 1 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 233-7927 Deep Creek Manor 900 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-9073 Dominion Village 2856 Forehand Dr. Chesapeake (757) 487-9400 Emily Green Shores Assisted Living 500 Westmoreland Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-3442 Envoy of Thorton Hall 827 Norview Ave. Norfolk (757) 853-6281

Harbor’s Edge 1 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 616-7900

Indian River Retirement Community 1012 Justis St. Chesapeake (757) 523-4659 Lake Prince Woods 100 Anna Goode Way Suffolk (757) 923-5500 Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital 1309 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 461-5001 Lav’m Adult Care Residence 912 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 546-2810 Leigh Hall Assisted Living 890 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 461-5956 Lifeworks Rehab at Norfolk 901 E. Princess Anne Rd. Norfolk (757) 626-1642 Lighthouse Pointe 933 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 382-4911 Lillian’s Loving Care 3736 Turnpike Rd. Portsmouth (757) 393-9241 Living Options of Chesapeake 5028 Portsmouth Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 488-5488 Lucas Lodge Day Support 1214 County St. Portsmouth (757) 558-1940 Lydia Roper Home 127 E. 40th St. Norfolk (757) 622-6979 Marian Manor Assited Living & Retirement Community 5345 Marian Ln. Virginia Beach (757) 456-5018 M.E. Cox Center for Elder Day Care 644 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-4388 Mayfair House Assisted Living 901 Enterprise Way Portsmouth (757) 397-3411 The Memory Center 1853 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 412-1180 Oakwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 5520 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-3600 Our Lady of Perpetual Help 4560 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-4211 Pacifica Senior Living 5417 Wesleyan Drive Virginia Beach (757) 490-6672 Parson’s Residential Care Center 1005 Deep Creek Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 487-0487

Sentara Nursing Center 776 Oak Grove Rd. Chesapeake (757) 261-4000 3750 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2700 249 Newtown Rd. S. Norfolk (757) 892-5500 4201 Greenwood Dr. Portsmouth (757) 673-5000 1640 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3939 Sentara Senior Community Care 665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 121 Virginia Beach (757) 502-7800 Sentara Village 778 Oak Grove Rd. Chesapeake (757) 261-4050 3751 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2800 251 Newtown Rd. S. Norfolk (757) 892-5200 Shepherd’s Village at Park Avenue 805 Park Ave. Norfolk (757) 625-1877

Mid-Atlantic Hearing & Balance 4868 Bridge Road Suffolk (757) 483-7186 2000 Meade Parkway Suffolk (757) 934-9421

Robert Accettola, MD Leslie Webb, MD 3737 High St. Portsmouth (757) 686-9400

Cardiology Associates 301 Goode Way, Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 399-2639 1030 Hill Point Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-0444

Cape Henry Chiropractic Wellness 2244 Sunstates Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5444

Cardiology Consultants 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 889-5351 844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204 Norfolk (757) 466-6100 1016 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-5070

Cedarwood Chiropractic Clinic 740 Duke St. Norfolk (757) 625-4458

Virginia Beach Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1801 Camelot Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3500

Lakeview Medical Center Cardiology 600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8610 Norfolk (757) 622-9192 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 925-0759

Virginia Home for Adults 2701 Border Rd. Chesapeake (757) 545-6219

Tidewater Cardiology 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 460-3400 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 460-3400

EVMS Hearing & Balance Center 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-6250 150 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-6670 933 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-9300 Lakeview Medical Center Hearing & Audiology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9415 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7186 Maico Audiological Services 1021 Eden Way N., Ste. 111 Chesapeake (757) 547-3560 Sentara Hearing & Balance Center 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0360 Virginia Hearing Consultants 241 Corporate Blvd. Norfolk (757) 412-1253

David N. Block, DC 1108 Madison Plaza Chesapeake (757) 436-5428

Jason Bradecich, DC 1139 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-4956

Cardiovascular Specialists 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 201 Portsmouth (757) 483-6420

Avada Audiology & Hearing Care 610 W. Constance Rd. Suffolk (757) 934-8797

Bawcom Chiropractic 762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 786 Virginia Beach (757) 490-7911

Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 507 Norfolk (757) 624-1788

Virginia Beach Estates 937 Diamond Springs Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 493-9535

Audiologists

John P. Barone, DC 5818-D Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 638-1800

Boaz Chiropractic Center 5320 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 523-1111

The Talbot on Granby 6311 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 451-5100

Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay 3100 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-1100

Back to Health Chiropractic 256-C N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4432

Herbert M. Brewer 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 205 Norfolk (757) 622-6601

Cardiovascular Associates Ltd. 612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 547-9294 1708 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 395-5300

Westhaven Manor 3610 County St. Portsmouth (757) 399-2754

Atlantic Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 115 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-4325

Timothy L. Marshall, MD 424 N. Main St., Ste. 3 Suffolk (757) 539-6801

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Accident Injury Center 3529 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0050 Active Wellness Chiropractic, Inc. 738 W. 22nd St. Norfolk (757) 627-2222 Advanced Chiropractic Health Center 5505 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-5505 Alliance Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 220 S. Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-7870 Alpine Accident & Health Center 1427 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3229 Mathew Van Amberg, DC 3101 Rose Hall Shops Virginia Beach (757) 498-5433 ARE Health Center & Spa 215 67th St. Virginia Beach (757) 437-7202

Cedar Chiropractic Center 1245 Cedar Rd., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 549-1664

Chesapeake Chiropractic Health Center 1129 Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 547-5510 Chesapeake Spine Center 676 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 549-2273 Chirocare Chiropractic 838-E Old Geo. Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5666 Chiropractic Center of Virginia Beach 525 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 190 Virginia Beach (757) 473-9900 Chiropractic For Life 800 S. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 111 Chesapeake (757) 482-8445 Churchland Chiropractic 3032 Tyre Neck Rd. Portsmouth (757) 484-7000 Coastal Chiropractic 1812 Baltic Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 422-2260 119 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 627-2700 Cornerstone Chiropractic Center 1917 Laskin Rd., Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 491-4600 Crago Family Chiropractic Center, PC 4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4772 Gary R. Detweiler, DC 3529 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0050 Dolmat & Geheren Chiropractic Clinic 4301 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-0098 Downing Chiropractic Center 711 W. Washington St. Suffolk (757) 934-8653 East Coast Clinic of Chiropractic 1510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 483-0177 Wayne R. Eiban, DC 5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 50 Virginia Beach (757) 495-2228

Armstrong Wellness Center 1108 Eden Way N., Ste. E Chesapeake (757) 436-1800 THE HEALTH JOURNAL

Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture 3105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 686-3716 1920 Centerville Tpke. Virginia Beach (757) 479-0626

Dean Newman, DC 1139-G Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-6669 3100 London Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-4577

Kim K. Fuller, DC 106 Wimbledon Sq. Chesapeake (757) 436-1037

Newtown Chiropractic Center 152 Newtown Rd., Ste. 116 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9717

Global Healing Therapies 2244 Sunstates Ct., Ste. 107 Virginia Beach (757) 491-2598

Nimmo Wellness 2125 McComas Way, Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 427-7690

Good Chiropractic 325 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-5966

Norfolk Acupuncture 819 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 622-7145

Great Neck Chiropractic, PC 1432 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 481-9221

Norfolk Chiropractic Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, Ste. 2 Norfolk (757) 622-8777

Green Run Chiropractic 1190 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 468-5444

Norview Family & Chiropractic 6202 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk (757) 855-1099

Ghent Chiropractic 821 W. 21st St., Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 622-1222

Ocean Lightforce Chiropractic 210 25th St. Virginia Beach (757) 425-1421

Mithra Green, DC 5267 Greenwitch Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 313-6723

Ocean View Chiropractic 961 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-4000

Greenbrier Family Chiropractic 801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 118 Chesapeake (757) 436-6677

Charles L. O’Dea, DC 416 Market St. Suffolk (757) 539-2244

Healing Hands Chiropractic Center 321 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 306-4325

Olde Towne Family Chiropractic 355 Crawford St. Portsmouth (757) 399-4700

Health Links Chiropractic Clinic 5265 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 557-0010

Orchard Square Chiropractic 1528 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 547-1110

Hilltop Chiropractic & Massage Center 901 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-2021

Pembroke Chiropractic, PC 4668 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 490-5828

Holistic Healing Chiropractic 4652 Haygood Rd., Ste. C Virginia Beach (757) 363-0118 Hollifield Chiropractic Center 2953 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-8700 In Good Hands Chiropractic Rosemont Chiropractic 397 Little Neck Rd., Bldg. 3400, Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 431-2225 Island Chiropractic 2260 Seashore Shoppes Virginia Beach (757) 496-3353 Jarrett Chiropractic, PC 537 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0193 Byron Jones, L.A.C. 680 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 420-8488 Virginia L. Jones, DC 1545 E. Bayview Blvd. Norfolk (757) 749-6929 Kempsville Chiropractic 1932 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 3 Virginia Beach (757) 467-5258 Harold Kornylak, DO 1432 E. Bay Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3294 Lehew Chiropractic & Acupuncture 1369 Laskin Rd., Ste. 4 Virginia Beach (757) 498-9000 Liebell Clinic of Specific Chiropractic 477 Viking Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 631-9799 Lifeline Family Chiropractic Center, PC 613 Butterfly Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-8802 Lightkeeper Chiropractic 325 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 518-0964 Lynnhaven Chiropractic Clinic 228 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-4824 Medical Acupuncture Clinic 840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 102B Virginia Beach (757) 351-6226 Douglas J. Montagna, DC 548 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-5525 Morgan Wellness Center 3980 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-8455 Amanda J. Meyers, DC 2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 510-4977 Carl D. Nelson, DC 968 S. Oriole Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 422-4536 32 THE HEALTH JOURNAL

Planet Chiropractic 1409 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 410-2793 Portsmouth Chiropractic Center 3500 Queen St. Portsmouth (757) 399-7300 Precision Spinal Care 1305 Executive Blvd., Ste. 170 Chesapeake (757) 382-5555

Strawbridge Family Chiropractic 2105 McComas Way, Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 430-8000 Thalia Chiropractic Center 4136 Bonney Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-2817 Thesier Chiropractic 240 Mustang Trail Virginia Beach (757) 486-3222 Paul R. Thompson, DC 2709 Salem Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-0022 Tidewater Acupuncture & Wellness 837 First Colonial Rd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 428-4286 Total Health Center 1801 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 363-8571 Vanella Chiropractic 4667 Haygood Rd., Ste. 503-C Virginia Beach (757) 270-1333 Vella Chiropractic Center 4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4772 Vohringer & Bryant Chiropractic 4219-A Indian River Rd. Chesapeake (757) 420-8620 Ward’s Corner Chiropractic 7400 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-8908 Western Branch Family Chiropractic Center 3115 Western Branch Blvd., Ste. 108 Chesapeake (757) 483-6000 Richard S. Wright, DC 820 Shirley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-1546 Wynkoop Family Chiropractic 1092 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 518-0960 James Yeates, DC 1023 Laskin Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 227-5465

Dentistry & Oral Health

Truman Baxter, DDS Adam Hogan, DDS 2021 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-3514 Wolfgang Bay, DDS 1625 Salem Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 495-6005 Bay Colony Dentistry 32cnd Street & Holly Road Virginia Beach (757) 321-1300 Beach Dental 1000 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 496-0993 Beach Endodontics 1432 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 486-7857 Frank Beale, DDS Michael Maugeri, DDS 3720 Holland Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 340-0446 Jeffrey R. Bek, DDS 1767 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 426-6151 Allan L. Bergano, DDS 256 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-2988

Oduyelu A. Bukola, DDS 2125 McComas Way, Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 563-2670

Thomas J. Demayo, DDS 762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 557-0600

John W. Burton III, DDS 108 Western Ave. Suffolk (757) 539-3151

Michael S. Denbar, DDS 1245 Cedar Rd., Ste. L Chesapeake (757) 382-9336

Bussey Endodontics, PC 4542 Bonney Rd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 227-3067

Thomas James Dilaura, Jr., DDS 9323 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-6257

Robert A. Candler, DDS & Associates 116 Janaf Office Building Norfolk (757) 461-8173

Dodson Endodontics 756 MaGuire Place Suffolk (757) 923-9000 1510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 400 Suffolk (757) 638-4500

Jerry Caravas, Jr., DDS 1539 Amberly Forest Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-6020 Cecil J. Carrol, DDS 4310 Indian River Rd., Ste. 1 Chesapeake (757) 420-8790 L. H. Cash, DDS E. J. Weisberg, DDS 801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 103 Norfolk (757) 440-0044 Pedro L. Casingal, Jr., DDS 810 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-7977

Paul N. Berger, DDS 2404 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 498-7878

Kenneth J. Cavallari, DDS 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 412-0235 505 Independence Pkwy., Ste. 108 Chesapeake (757) 412-0235

Rashimi Bhatt, DDS 5660 Indian River Rd., Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 523-0898

Leon A. Cerniway, DMD 109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. H Chesapeake (757) 547-9339

Frederick T. Birsch, DDS 3413 South St. Portsmouth (757) 393-9929

Peggy M. Chappell, DMD 2303 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-9481

Bivins Orthodontics 220 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 546-3888

James Y. Chau, DDS, MS 1724 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-1894

John J. Blaszcak, DDS 3400 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-1301

Jack I. Cherin, DMD Osama Modjadidi, DDS 5101 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-8611

Phillip A. Blythe, DDS 3872 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0740

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics 905 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 106 Chesapeake (757) 548-3030 4169 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-2525 1368 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-8300 1055 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 474-1200

Peter Adams, DDS 4312 Holland Rd., Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 498-6420

Edgar H. Boggs Jr., DDS 825 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-2876

Advanced Sedation Dentistry 616 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 769-7155

Travis Bohrer, DDS 1577 General Booth Blvd., Ste. 107 Virginia Beach (757) 428-8282

Professional Chiropractic 5350 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 424-2626

Albinder Orthodontics 528 Albemarle Dr. Chesapeake (757) 547-2134 4291 Holland Rd., Ste. 112 Virginia Beach (757) 495-7866

Bonney Road Dental 3933 Bonney Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 631-9700 1832 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 479-1610

Progressive Chiropractic 4740 Baxter Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-8555

Althouse Carroll & Alperin 3410 County St. Portsmouth (757) 393-2568

Bonnie, Bonnie & Horowitz 7400 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 587-7400

Reed Chiropractic 1464 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Ste. 13 Chesapeake (757) 546-8888

J. Wesley Anderson Jr., DDS 1658 Pleasure House Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 464-1964

Darrell L. Boyce, DDS 1711 Parkview Dr. Chesapeake (757) 424-6580

Carrie Clarkson, DDS Gary Newell, DDS 5333 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-1507

Reinhold Chiropractic Group 4640 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 460-2522

Robert E. Anderson, DDS 2490-A Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-3000

James H. Boyd Jr., DDS 549 E. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 9 Norfolk (757) 623-4820

Dennis Cleckner, DDS 228 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 340-3231

Sea Pines Chiropractic, PC 2712 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-0040

Artful Smiles 506 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 227-3401

Anita Brabson, DDS 3620 County St. Norfolk (757) 397-8877

Earnest D. Coalter, DDS 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 491-8075

Barbara Sikes, DC 1856 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-9698

Stephen Asam, DDS 632 Cedar Rd., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 436-3595

Dwight J. Bradshaw, DDS 5501 Bennets Pasture Rd. Suffolk (757) 484-1444

Howard Cobb, DDS, PC 2605 Moses Crandy Trail, Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 558-0600

Skelton Chiropractic Clinics 4867 Baxter Rd., Ste. 107 Virginia Beach (757) 497-1555 5762 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 853-2775

Associated Dental Care 814 Newtown Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-0419

Bredologos Family Dentistry 1917 Laskin Rd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 425-1828

Mellanda Colson, DDS 1021 Sunset Dr. Norfolk (757) 587-1485

Azalea Family Dentistry 7913 Azalea Garden Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-4433

Paul M. Brickman, DDS 351 Edwin Dr., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 499-9839

Sharon Y. Colvin, DDS 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 548-5619

Ted L. Bachas, DDS 6550 Townpoint Rd., Ste. 105 Suffolk (757) 483-6155

Derrick M. Broadaway, DDS 3325 Taylor Rd., Ste. 112 Chesapeake (757) 686-3033 3809 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 111 Virginia Beach (757) 471-6672

Trent Conelias, DDS 6033 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-2672 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 303 Norfolk (757) 489-1511

Townsend Brown Jr., DDS 1300 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 5 Virginia Beach (757) 467-7797

Kevin C. Cooper, DDS 3105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-5152

William E. Brown, DDS 549 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-8884

John C. Cranham, DDS 1207 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake (757) 465-8900

Tanya Brown, DMD Roxzanne Amos, DMD 129 Hanbury Rd., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 546-5262

Melvin E. Cruser III, DDS 1209 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-3111

Premier Health Chiropractic 333 Kellam Rd., Ste. 1100 Virginia Beach (757) 962-6191 Pro Adjuster Chiropractic Clinic 525 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 190 Virginia Beach (757) 473-9900

Slone Chiropractic Clinics 2469 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-4100 111 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 623-7776 3208 Stamford Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-3390 Smith Chiropractic 2468-A E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 588-0609 The Spine Group 2416 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-2000 Spine & Orthopedic Pain Center 6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 303A Norfolk (757) 333-3360 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 400 Chesapeake (757) 333-3360 Barry H. Stewart, DC 630-B Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-4000 Stickell Chiropractic 936 General Booth Blvd., Ste. C Virginia Beach (757) 422-2232

Robert T. Banes, DDS 3617 Dam Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-3741 John P. Baker, DDS 1170 Lexan Ave., Ste. 187 Norfolk (757) 440-1360 Robert K. Barbour, DMD 2520 Gilmerton Rd. Chesapeake (757) 487-4121 Bruce K. Barr, DDS Kenneth W. Marinak, DDS 350 Johnstown Rd., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 548-2553 853 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-0404 1369 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-0005

Bowman R. Browne, DDS 5705 Lee Farm Ln., Ste. B Suffolk (757) 484-0600 Morton A. Brownstein, DDS 7909 Bison Ave. Norfolk (757) 588-7673

Chung Family Dentistry 7510 Granby St., Ste. 1 Norfolk (757) 587-5955 Jerry C. Clarke, DDS 2490 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-9398 1510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 400 Suffolk (757) 686-8400

James W. Dale, DDS 1453 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 467-9622 Debra A. Davis, DDS 1020 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-0723

Richard P. Dolenuck, DDS 4169 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-3834 Mary Dooley, DDS 401 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 122 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4880 Thomas Dusek, DDS 104 American Legion Rd., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 484-9300 East Coast Center for Cosmetic Dentistry 3304 Arctic Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3305 Eastern Virginia Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 3221 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-6297 Randy Eberly, DDS 801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 423-3029 Robert M. Edmonds, DDS 2003 Meade Pkwy., Ste. C Suffolk (757) 539-9484 Anthony A. Elgohairy, DMD 3115 Western Branch Blvd. Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 484-4197 Marybeth Fasano, DDS 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 412-2235 Michael Fernandez, DDS 5121 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 497-4825 Kevin Finnerty, DDS 5505 Indian River Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 424-6644 Scott Flood, DDS Thoedore R. Smith Jr., DDS Stephanie C. Smith, DDS 4221 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-3919 Michael Folck, DDS 1385 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-7440 The Foleck Center for Cosmetic Implant & Restorative Dentistry 201 College Place, Ste. 111 Norfolk (757) 623-0283 241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 965-7696 Alan Forbes, DDS Albert Soloman, DDS 805 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 125 Chesapeake (757) 547-2171 Ben Foster Jr., DDS 3800 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. F Chesapeake (757) 484-8564 David K. Foster, DDS, FAGD 609 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8852 Frank Johnston Family Dentistry 1222 Chesapeake Ave. Chesapeake (757) 543-3517 Rita Frazier, DDS 136 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-6399 Ronald Fuhrmann, DDS 232 Business Park Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-8465 Catherine Oden Fulton, DDS 5660 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-3794 110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 403 Norfolk (757) 489-1331 Ann-Marie Funda, DDS 1752 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3862 Randall Furman, DDS Len Futermon, DDS, FAGD 879 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 109 Virginia Beach (757) 468-4684 Ghent Family Dentistry 2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk (757) 626-0633 David Gladstone, DDS James Salerno, DDS 5318 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-3657

Harvey Glick, DDS 528 Albermarle Dr., Ste. 220 Chesapeake (757) 547-5105

Thomas U. Hopkins, DDS 7923 Halprin Dr. Norfolk (757) 587-0874

Kool Smiles 2338 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-4891

Anthony Martin, DDS 110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 105 Norfolk (757) 489-1600

Stephen Goldstein, DDS 6263 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-1285

Abbey Horowitz, DDS 2142 Great Neck Square Virginia Beach (757) 481-3699

John L. Kordulak, DDS 855 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-4700

Frederick E. Martin III, DDS 1709 Colley Ave., Ste. 203 Norfolk (757) 627-8303

Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants 1127 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-2002

Eric A. Hosek, DDS 1357 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 481-5900

Robert P. Korman, DDS 1115 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-4060

J. B. Martin IV, DDS 730 High St., Ste. 200 Portsmouth (757) 397-9801

Robert J. Howard, DDS 308 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5245

James E. Krochmal, DDS 801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 107 Norfolk (757) 440-7777

Mayo Endodontics 477 Viking Dr., Ste. 215 Virginia Beach (757) 227-3067

R. Leroy Howell, Sr., DDS Ralph L. Howell, Jr., DDS 102 Western Ave. Suffolk (757) 539-7695

Peter G. Kuenzli, DDS 4876 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 111 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9300

Lon Meader, DDS 5564 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-1300

Neil A. Landy, DDS 281 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-3830

Robert Mealy, DDS 2737 Campostella Rd. Chesapeake (757) 543-7973

Steven L. Lang, DDS 2836 Meadow Dr. Chesapeake (757) 483-4878

James Meares, DDS 4540 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 497-0450

Angela Lanier, DDS 5589 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-3392

Darrell Meeks, DDS 281 Independence Blvd., Bldg. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 499-5909

John B. Lapetina, Jr. DDS 9601 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-0276

MidAtlantic Implant & Oral Surgery Center 272 Bendix Rd., Ste. 280 Virginia Beach (757) 340-9146

Shantala Gowda, DDS 397 Little Neck Rd., Bldg. 3400, Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 498-5142 David Graham, DDS 524 Albermarle Dr., Ste. 9 Chesapeake (757) 547-7070 Roosevelt Green Jr., DDS 600 Green St. Portsmouth (757) 399-3752 Greenbrier Dental Center 1059 Eden Way N., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 547-2266 Kenneth Grindlay, DDS 228 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake (757) 482-0026 Grundy Dental Care 1805 Laskin Rd. Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 321-1870 Alfred R. Guthrie, Jr., DDS 3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 340-1465 Steve A. Gwaltney, DDS 2486 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-3021 A. L. Halstead III, DDS 2245 W. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 481-7392 Christopher Hamlin, DDS 1806 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 627-7550 Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 412-1400 Harbour View Dental Center 5837 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 686-3636 Kenneth E. Hardy, DDS 1622 Holland Rd. Suffolk (757) 539-2998 Berard Harrison, DDS 4600 Westgrove Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1222 Gary Hartman, DDS, MS, LTD 240 Mustang Trail, Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 498-5480 Hatcher Orthodontics 3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 488-6080 Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic 344 Effingham St. Portsmouth (757) 399-4588 Steven P. Hearne, DDS 1034 Hill Point Blvd. N. Suffolk (757) 925-0407 A. Clayborn Hendricks, DDS Harlan K. Hendricks, DDS 737 Little Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-4469 Heriford & Heriford 2003 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-5239 Barry L. Herman, DDS Gregory Schrumps, DDS 1300 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 467-8181 Mark J. Hermelin, DDS 337 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 497-4746 Grover C. Hill, Jr. DDS 195 S. Rosemont Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-6988 David S. Hirschler II, DDS E. Thompson Witte, DDS 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 213 Norfolk (757) 461-3660 J. Matthew Hogendobler, DMD 1729 Wildwood Dr., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 481-5454 Georgia Holton, DDS 5589 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-1421 Kevin F. Honor’e, DDS 2370 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 588-8162 Hooper Dentistry 840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 417-7300

Robert W. Howell, DDS 110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 312 Norfolk (757) 423-5894 Douglas John Hughes, DDS, PC 1542 E. Bayview Blvd. Norfolk (757) 583-1212 Joseph C. Hughes, Jr., DDS 109 Byron St. Chesapeake (757) 436-4214 Robert A. Iervolino, DDS, PC 987 Providence Square Sh. Ctr. Virginia Beach (757) 495-2100 Daniel W. Ingram, DDS 1212 Lake James Dr., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 420-4214 Thomas J. Ishom, DDS PC 3217-C Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-3729 Arthur Rex Jenkins, DDS 836 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-8747 Harry Jenkins, DDS, PC 1220 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 120 Chesapeake (757) 547-9616 Kevin D. Jennings, DDS 211 Providence Rd., Ste. 11 Chesapeake (757) 523-9002 Frank A. Johnston, DDS 1222 Chesapeake Ave. Chesapeake (757) 543-3517 Kail & Cox, DDS 5717 Churchland Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 484-1675 David L. Kaiser, DDS 5261 Challedon Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-2444 Marvin Kaplan, DDS 113 Byron St. Chesapeake (757) 436-4302 Aspasia Kapsalas, DDS 1832 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 479-1610 Allen C. Karp, DDS 4676 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-5010 Kempsville Dental Care 5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 495-3074 Robert Kenney, DDS 1206 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-8404 Alan Kessler, DDS Tiffany Kessler, DDS 2404 Potters Rd., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 340-8805 Christopher T. King, DDS 4605 Haygood Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-6228 Klar & Voorhies Orthodontics 1230 Progressive Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-1919 Ronald A. Kondoff, DMD 5291 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 2 Virginia Beach (757) 493-8100 Konikoff Family Dentistry 684 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 548-0957 1419 Cedar Rd., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 410-5878 2829 Shore Dr., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 333-6866 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 416-1400 2301 General Booth Blvd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 427-5100 5849 Harbourview Blvd., Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 606-1450 Konikoff Periodontics 1230 Progressive Dr., Ste. 104 Chesapeake (757) 436-4026 1510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 500 Suffolk (757) 484-1818 477 Viking Dr., Ste. 190 Virginia Beach (757) 486-8611

Jesse W. Lee, DDS 3720 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-0446 Lefcoe, Weinstein, Sachs & Schiff Dentistry 1230 Progressive Dr., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 436-1270 904 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-6453 300 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-6453 1147 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-1114 Larry L. Legum, DDS 113 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 547-9401 Stanley H. Legum, DDS 4322 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-3318 Lawrence Leibowitz, DDS 1932 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 424-3555 Jeffrey R. Leidy, DMD 1301 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 362-9660 Francis Lesinski, DDS 4409 George Washington Hwy. Portsmouth (757) 485-2222

Brian P. Midgette, DDS 3326 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake (757) 483-4700 William Midkiff, DDS 2149 Old Greenbrier Rd. Chesapeake (757) 424-5822 Jan Milner, DDS 1113 Eden Way N. Chesapeake (757) 436-1200 Milonas Family Dentistry 2865 Lynnhaven Dr., Ste. C-4 Virginia Beach (757) 481-3000 Marshall Morrison, DDS 4237 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-1243 Melvin Morrison, DDS 1230 Progressive Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-1049 1157 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-0020 904 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-8000 John D. Mosher, DDS 1600 East Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-1588

Paul Letellier, DDS 133 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 436-0026

David P. Mueller, DDS 968 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-8066 1200 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 496-8066

Mary H. Lewis, DDS 328 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 631-9200

Alan D. Nachman, DDS 508 N. Birdneck Rd., Ste. E Virginia Beach (757) 422-8885

Charles Llewellyn, DDS 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. R Virginia Beach (757) 428-2571

Nanesmond Suffolk Dentistry 1005 Commercial Ln. Suffolk (757) 934-8500

Bruce I. Longman, DDS 855 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-4700

Gary Newell, DDS 5333 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-1507

Patricia A. Lott, DDS, PC 762 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4707

Arthur A. Nido, DDS 525 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8155

Evelyn Luma, DDS 1248 Gunn Hall Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 430-2600

James H. Nottingham, DDS 142 W. York St. Norfolk (757) 623-9545

Marshall A. Lyall, DDS 5291 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 2 Virginia Beach (757) 493-8100

Vernon O’Berry, Jr., DDS 1062 Laskin Rd., Ste. 14-A Virginia Beach (757) 425-8055 708 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 627-1882

Ronald D. Lynch, DDS, PC 369 Johnstown Rd. Chesapeake (757) 546-0301 Alan W. Mahanes, DDS 2521 North Landing Virginia Beach (757) 430-9448 Lekshmi Mahesh, DDS 5511 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 499-7300 Dale L. Mallory, DDS 4867 Baxter Rd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 499-8139 Louis J. Marconyak, DDS 351 Edwin Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-3530 David T. Marshall, DDS 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 203 Norfolk (757) 489-4221 Robyn K. Marshall, DDS 1062 Laskin Rd., Ste. 14-A Virginia Beach (757) 428-2121 Medical Tower, Ste. 708 Norfolk (757) 627-1882

Oceana Family Dentistry 940 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-1155 Oceanfront Dentistry 501 21st St. Virginia Beach (757) 428-6656 Oceanfront Endodontics 1200 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 333-3399 Fred P. Ochave, DMD 289 Independence Blvd. Ste. 229 Virginia Beach (757) 497-1618 Thomas O’Hara, DDS 242 Mustang Trail, Ste. 9 Virginia Beach (757) 340-1153 Tracy Oliver, DDS 2484 N. Landing Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-5480

Charles K. Olson, DDS Glen W. Fritz, DDS 4037 Taylor Rd., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 484-9441 Edward S. O’Keefe, DDS 1232 W. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 440-7955 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons: Reconstructive, Dentoalveolar, & Implant Surgery 3116 Tyre Neck Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-2110 2441 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-0767 Oral Surgery of Tidewater 5720 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-6886 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 425-5781 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-7038

Wyatt M. Ruffin Jr., DDS 3940 Airline Blvd., Ste. 114 Chesapeake (757) 465-4884 James L. Rutledge, DDS 2025 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-0271 George J. Sabol, DDS Anthony Savage, DDS Britt Visser, DDS 829 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-1110 2129 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-1350 1609 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-8879 1300 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-3643 James A. Salerno, DDS David Gladstone, DDS 5318 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-3657

Owens, Dorfman, Ashby & Dailey 4356 Bonney Rd., Ste. 4 Virginia Beach (757) 340-7000 7400 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 583-4518 1021 Eden Way N. Virginia Beach (757) 547-8700

Laymon A. Salyer, DDS 3933 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 488-8853

David M. Pate, DDS Jennifer Waterman, DDS 905 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 102 Chesapeake (757) 425-2332 303 35th St., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 547-2770

Stephanie Santos, DDS 281 Independence Blvd., Ste. 210 Virginia Beach (757) 499-9639

Robert Pellerin, DDS 351 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 490-2017 Pembroke Family Dental Care 4400 Corporation Ln., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 499-3522 Louis Peron, DDS MS 501 Independence Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 436-6778 641 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 467-2102

Schrumpf & Herman Family Dentistry 1300 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 467-8181

Randolf E. Savage, DDS James Reske, DDS 4530 Professional Cir. Virginia Beach (757) 499-0567 Schonbrun Dental Care 4529 E. Honeygrove Rd., Ste. 301 Virginia Beach (757) 460-1234 Jerome W. Schonfield, DDS 5000 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-9000 Jeremy Schulman, DDS, MS 1301 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-8070

Gail Plauka, DDS & Associates 350 Johnstown Rd., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 482-4777

Robert M. Selden, Jr., DDS 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 302 Norfolk (757) 461-1988

Robert Pope, DDS 1609 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-3321

Oscar W. Self, Jr., DDS 3145 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 340-5009

Paul Prillaman, DDS 905 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 547-2820

Isiah R. Sharp, III, DDS 344 Effingham St. Portsmouth (757) 398-0404

William Pruden, DMD 1421 Kempsville Rd., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 549-8077

Michael F. Sharrock, DDS 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 482-1212

Richard K. Quigg, DDS 984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 496-6690 505 Independence Pkwy. Ste. 108 Chesapeake (757) 410-7271

Shiflet, Cox & Morgan 3145 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 340-7602

Nabeel M. Rahman, DDS 109 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. N Chesapeake (757) 547-2323

Shivar, Peluso & Andersen 711 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 102 Chesapeake (757) 547-7002 3145 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 340-2881 6095 Indian River Rd. Chesapeake (757) 420-4035 302 E. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 303 Norfolk (757) 583-2333

Vernon L. Rainey, DDS 426 W. Washington St. Suffolk (757) 934-0476

Keith D. Simmons, DDS 801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 113 Chesapeake (757) 436-7000

James E. Reitano, DDS 6062 Indian River Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 424-0184

Robert A. Simmons, DDS 2538 Centerville Tpke. S. Chesapeake (757) 421-7181

Elizabeth J. Resnick, DDS 1092 Laskin Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 428-5543

Michael J. Sims, DDS 2109 McComas Way, Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 427-0695

Bradley K. Reynolds, DDS 425 W. 20th St., Ste. 3 Norfolk (757) 622-4245 1307 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 399-4662

Smile by Design 281 Independence Blvd., Ste. 210 Virginia Beach (757) 499-9639

R. L. Howell & Associates, PC 102 Western Ave. Suffolk (757) 539-7695

Leslie I. Richmond, DDS 1300 Diamond Springs Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1939 Gary A. Riggs, Jr., DMD 853 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-4608 Rod Rogge, DDS 762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 500 Virginia Beach (757) 333-7444 John J. Ross, DDS 621 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 340-2356 David E. Rowe, DDS 1555 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-6000 Carl P. Roy, DDS 684 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 549-1115 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-2900

The Smile Center 200 Grayson Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 473-8482 Solomon, Forbes & Lewis 805 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 125 Chesapeake (757) 547-2171 South Beach Dentistry 2401 Seaboard Rd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 427-9449 Murray Spain, Jr., DMD, PC 1216 Granby St., Ste. 2 Norfolk (757) 625-1817 3634 S. Plaza Trail, Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 498-9510 Charles Stange, DDS 711 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 436-7700 Strawbridge Dental Associates 2129 General Booth Blvd., Ste. 117 Virginia Beach (757) 563-8000

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Donald Tabor Jr., DDS 108 W. 20th St. Norfolk (757) 622-7544 James W. Taylor, DDS 1432 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4323 Thomas, Thomas & Holwick 1300 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 548-3238 Jayme D. Tomchik, DMD 4849 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 460-2250 Stanley P. Tomkins, DDS 5830 Trucker St. Portsmouth (757) 484-8595 Town Center Family Dentistry 4701 Columbus St., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 473-5706 William Tuggle, DDS Grace Pentecost, DDS 5715 Sellger Dr. Norfolk (757) 466-1700 Alexander Waitkus, DDS, MS, PC 293 Independence Blvd. Pembroke 5, Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 340-9020 William H. Walls Jr., DDS 1032 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 3 Chesapeake (757) 548-1919 James L. Watson, Jr., DDS 703 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 622-3391

Lakeview Medical Center Dermatology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9444 Laser Skin and Vein Center 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 437-8900 Larry L. Legum, MD 113 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 547-9401 Mid-Atlantic Dermatology Center 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 410 Norfolk (757) 423-2400 Michael E. Mooreland, MD 4041 Taylor Rd., Ste. H Chesapeake (757) 483-6800 Joseph W. Musgrave, MD 707 Gittings St., Ste. 105 Suffolk (757) 934-2061 NUME Laser & Wellness Clinic 4867 Baxter Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 961-0505 Pariser Dermatology 601 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 622-6315 6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 345 Norfolk (757) 461-7495 1248 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 482 Virginia Beach (757) 496-5085 Charles F. Payne, MD 4057 Taylor Rd., Ste. S Chesapeake (757) 638-3345

Mid-Atlantic Imaging Centers 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 302 Chesapeake (757) 312-8403 844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 210 Norfolk (757) 461-6131 1181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 228-1600

Chesapeake Medical Associates 213 Riverwalk Pkwy., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 548-1400

Hampton Roads Family Practice 665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 490-1226

Premier Primary Care, PLC 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 201 Chesapeake (757) 410-8745

Chesport Family Medicine 301 Goode Way, Ste. 204 Portsmouth (757) 397-5301

Hanbury Family Medicine 129 Hanbury Rd. W., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 410-4488

MRI & CT Diagnostics 4668 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 109 Virginia Beach (757) 671-1144 1554 River Birch Run N. Chesapeake(757) 671-1144

Chimney Hill Medical Associates & Urgent Care 3745 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 962-8720

Harbour View Family Practice 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. B-2 Suffolk (757) 673-5890

Primary Care Physicians of Hampton Roads 1200 S Military Hwy., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 424-5778

Princess Anne Oncology Radiology 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0425 Radiation Therapy at Bon Secours 150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-5238 Radiology at Chesapeake Regional Hospital 736 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-6124 Radiology at Maryview Medical Center 3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-2465 Sentara Advanced Imaging Center 890 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 261-0800 Sentara Belle Harbour 3920-A Bridge Rd. Suffolk (800) SENTARA

Edward J. Weisberg, DDS 104 American Legion Rd. Ste.B Chesapeake (757) 484-8262

Quarles Dermatology 291 Independence Blvd. Bldg. 4, Ste. 522 Virginia Beach (757) 490-6635

Sentara Radiation Oncology 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-3483 100 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 395-8610

Weis Pediatric Dentistry 801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 103 Norfolk (757) 440-0044

Samuel T. Selden, MD 200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 309 Chesapeake (757) 547-9241

Virginia Beach Radiology 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 9 Virginia Beach (757) 481-1175

Wernick Family Dentistry 2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 427-2212

Larry O. Sharpe, MD 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 504 Norfolk (757) 489-2273

Wainwright Diagnostic Center 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 600 Norfolk (757) 388-1880

Walter K. Wexel, DDS 548 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-5105 2140 Great Neck Sq. Virginia Beach (757) 481-2378

Tompkins Dermatology 5249 Providence Rd Virginia Beach (757) 467-3900 1157 First Colonial, Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 333-8001

Endocrinology

Carson E. Wiedeman, DDS 3720 Holland Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 498-1663

Katherine A. Treherne, MD 142 West York St., Ste 605 Norfolk (757) 623-9919

Endocrinology Consultants 1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 496-9020 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 460-6222 713 Volvo Parkway, Suite 103 Chesapeake (757) 609-3404

Ben Wiggins, DDS James Rhodes, DDS 111 Mill Creek Pkwy., Ste. 203 Chesapeake (757) 487-8111 1305 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 397-3296

Virginia Beach Dermatology 5320 Providence Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 523-4800

Endocrinology & Diabetes Center 3217 Stamford Rd. Portsmouth (757) 484-7822

Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center 241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 215 Norfolk (757) 455-5009

Strelitz Diabetes Center 855 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-5908

J. Dewey Willis III, DDS, PC 801 Greenbrier Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 547-3003 Jonathan D. Wong, DDS 3156 Magic Hollow Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 468-4867 Zaki Orthodontics 2029 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 700 Virginia Beach (757) 416-1100 Allan S. Zeno, DDS 7316 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 583-4579 Andrew J. Zimmer, DDS 1604 Hilltop West Executive Ctr., Ste. 216 Virginia Beach (757) 491-5070

Dermatology Acne Specialists 3105 Western Branch Blvd. Ste. 4-A Chesapeake (757) 484-4607

Virginia Skin Clinic 241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 210 Norfolk (757) 961-2961

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Advanced Imaging Center 1975 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Suite 100 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0100 Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View 5818 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5800 Bon Secours Health Center at Virginia Beach 828 Healthy Way Virginia Beach (757) 889-CARE Eugene Y. Chang, MD, FACS 355 Crawford Street, Suite 300 Portsmouth (757) 396-6333

Family Practice Advantage Family Care 3105 American Legion Rd., Ste. F Chesapeake (757) 686-3999 Atwood Family Medical Center 101 Knell’s Ridge Rd., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 436-1234 Bayside Family Practice 2017 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 318-6900 Bayview Medical Associates 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 460-6222 Bayview Medical Center 7924 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 587-0157 Bennetts Creek Family Medicine 5622 Bennetts Pasture Rd. Suffolk (757) 484-3472

Ageless Dermatology & Laser Center 5309 Discovery Park Blvd. Williamsburg (757) 564-1200

Chesapeake Diagnostic Imaging 676 Kingsborough Square, Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 547-4155

Bon Secours Medcare 5615 High St. West, Suite A Portsmouth (757) 487-9200

Advanced Dermatology Associates 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 224 Norfolk (757) 455-6714

Diagnostic Health 171 Kempsville Rd., Bldg. C Norfolk (757) 671-8500 676 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 547-4155

Bon Secours Medical Associates 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220 Virginia Beach (757) 305-1797

Aesthetic Skin Care Center 5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 150 Virginia Beach (757) 557-0800 Atlantic Dermatology Associates, PC 1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 481-1666 Chrysm Institute & Esthetics 317 Office Square Ln., Ste. 102A Virginia Beach (757) 237-5912 EVMS Dermatology 601 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 622-6315 Reginald Henry, MD 850 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 466-5944

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First Colonial Diagnostic Center 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 395-6464 Hampton Roads Radiology Associates 110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 305 Norfolk (757) 889-5422 Lakeview Medical Center Radiology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-0251 Life Diagnostic Imaging 1020 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 963-6295 Medical Center Radiologists 6330 N. Center Dr., Ste. 220, Bldg. 13 Norfolk (757) 466-0089

Bon Secours Providence Medical Associates 5301 Providence Road, Ste. 90 Virginia Beach (757) 495-6896 Boulevard Medical Center 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 460-3330 Cedar Road Medical Associates 1419 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 549-0222 Anthony C. Cetrone, MD 4700 George Washington Hwy. Portsmouth (757) 487-9200 Cedar Road Medical Associates 1419 Cedar Road, Suite 101 Chesapeake (757) 842-6180

Christian Medical Associates 4654 Haygood Rd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 363-1000 Deep Creek Family Practice 2605 Moses Grandy Trail, Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 485-3600 DePaul Medical Associates 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 889-4280 Doctors on Call 5232 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-0303 Dr. Rhee & Associates 3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 303 Virginia Beach (757) 340-0962 EVMS Ghent Family Medicine 721 Fairfax Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-5955 Executive Health Care 4867 Baxter Rd. Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 473-9300 Family Medical Practicioners 1147 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207 Family Medicine Center 1201 Lake James Dr., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 523-0022 Family Medicine at Princess Anne 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0305 Family Medicine Health Care 5911 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-3333 Family Physicians of Chesapeake 111 Mill Creek Pkwy., Ste. 300 Chesapeake (757) 558-8210 Family Physicians of Great Bridge 308 Cedar Lakes Drive, Suite 105 Chesapeake (757) 436-4000 Family Physicians of Tidewater 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 202 Norfolk (757) 889-6520 Family Practice Specialists & Urgent Care 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 363-6800 First Care 616 Happy Acres Rd. Chesapeake (757) 485-5027 4057 Taylor Rd., Ste. P Chesapeake (757) 484-3012 4053 Taylor Rd., Ste. K Chesapeake (757) 483-6401 2595 Victory Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 487-4949 3706 Winchester Dr., Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 393-4124 1105 Halifax Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-8323 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 484-7386 Angel Galdini, MD 3706 Winchester Drive, Ste. 200 Portsmouth (757) 393-4124 Great Neck Family Practice 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 395-6630 Greenbrier Family Medical Center 801 Volvo Pkwy., Suite 111 Chesapeake (757) 548-0099 Greenbrier Family Practice 1021 Eden Way N., Ste. 108 Chesapeake (757) 547-0999

Indian River Family Practice 1016 Justis St. Chesapeake (757) 420-8297 Integrated Medical Services 1446 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204A Virginia Beach (757) 474-7460 Intracoastal Family Practice 633 S. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 300 Chesapeake (757) 233-4743 Kempsville Primary Medical Center 5136 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 473-0003 Abdur Khan, MD 4221 Pleasant Valley Rd., Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 495-7420 DePaul Medical Associates 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 889-4280 Lakeview Medical Center Family Practice 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-0251 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7900 Lifeway Family Physicians 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 4 Virginia Beach (757) 481-3770 Little Creek Medical Associates 1326 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-6338 Little Neck Medical Associates & Urgent Care 2859 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-4901 Main Street Physicians 1417 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 360 Chesapeake (757) 925-1866 Maryview Foundation Health Clinic 3600 High St. Portsmouth (757) 213-3100 Medical Care + 6204 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk (757) 855-1900 Medical Practicioners 1147 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207 Mid-Atlantic Family Medicine 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 350 Virginia Beach (757) 705-5265 Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice 2897 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 484-7248 Nelson M. Karp Medical Center 460 S. Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-3439 Now Care Medical Associates 6632 Indian River Road, Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 424-4442 Oceanfront Family Practice 303 35th St., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 425-1354 Olde Towne Family Practice 640 North St. Portsmouth (757) 397-1246 Oral Surgery of Tidewater 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 425-5781 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-7038 5720 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-6886

Princess Anne Family Practice 1380 Tuscany Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 301-9200 Princess Anne Medical Associates 1925 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 689-8430 Providence Road Family Practice & Urgent Care 5320 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 413-7900 Roosevelt Family Practice 2203 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-2181 Sentara Family Medicine Physicians 3920 Bridge Road, Suite 207 Suffolk (757) 983-2200 Skees Family Practice 425 W. 20th St., Ste. 1 Norfolk (757) 623-8642 Suffolk Medical Associates 2401 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 3 Suffolk (757) 923-9660 Tidewater Family Medical Care 516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 495-0606 Towne Center Medical Associates 4445 Corporation Lane, Ste. 120 Virginia Beach (757) 213-6980 Virginia Beach Family Practice 1024 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 321-4030 Volvo Medical Associates 713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 548-0076 Wellspring Family Medical Center 801 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 312-0166 Western Branch Family Practice 3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 686-5673 WestSide Medical Associates 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 500 Norfolk (757) 388-1050

Gastroenterology Center for Health & Cancer Prevention 1301 First Colonial Road, Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 412-4919 Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 114 Norfolk (757) 466-0165 Gastroenterology Associates 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 303 Norfolk (757) 627-6416 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 436-3285 Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater 112 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 547-0798 5701 Cleveland St., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 547-0798 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 889-6800 Gastroenterology Consultants, Ltd. 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 464-1644 5320 Providence Rd., Ste. 204 Virginia Beach (757) 523-9755 Gastroenterology Limited 1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4817 Gastrointestinal & Liver Specialists 2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 210 Suffolk (757) 934-3700 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 240 Suffolk (757) 483-6100

Green Run Family Practice Center 3396 Holland Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 427-9194

Patient Choice 957 W. 21st St., Ste. E Norfolk (757) 622-8358 1232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 425-8590

Alesia W. Griffin, MD 2147 Old Greenbrier Rd., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 366-0692

Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach 1815 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-7373

Hampton Roads Institute of Portsmouth 500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 1 Portsmouth (757) 393-7993

Rafael F. Guanzon, MD 704 London Blvd., Ste. A Portsmouth (757) 399-0513

Portlock Medical Center 3906 Bainbridge Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 545-5073

Hemorrhoid Care Center of Virginia 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 2D Virginia Beach (757) 460-0002

Gregory Haase, MD 1856 Colonial Medical Ct., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 499-9671

Portsmouth Family Practice 600 Crawford St., Ste. 300 Portsmouth (757) 397-6344

Joseph B. Hollis, MD 1211 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 397-2493

Hague Medical Associates 400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 201 Norfolk (757) 627-6220

Portsmouth Medical Associates 301 Goode Way, Ste. 105 Portsmouth (757) 393-5996

Lakeview Medical Center Gastroenterology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-0251

Portsmouth Gastroenterology 1211 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 397-2493 Snehal Damle, MD 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 100 Portsmouth (757) 484-0215

Hand Surgery Hand Associates, PC 233 Business Park Dr., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 499-6400

General Surgery

Hand Center 6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 102-A Norfolk (757) 461-8300

Airline Medical Center 4725 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-6400

Ivor B. Kaplan, MD 400 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-6700

Bon Secours Surgery Center 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 115 Virginia Beach (757) 495-8070

Orthopaedic Surgery Centers 5838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 673-5680 2012 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-1477

Braunstein Surgery 1016 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 491-6467

Health Departments

Breast Care Specialists, PC 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 845 Norfolk (757) 622-8032

Chesapeake Health Department 748 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 382-8600

Coastal Surgical Specialists 1120 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 203 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4424

Eastern Virginia Medical School 721 Fairfax Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-5600

Colon-Rectal Surgery of Tidewater 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 200 Portsmouth (757) 484-9653

Norfolk Public Health Dept. 830 Southhampton Ave., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 683-2756

Commonwealth Surgical Associates 3640 High St., Ste. 2-F Portsmouth (757) 397-2383 2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 305 Suffolk (757) 539-7824

Portsmouth Health Department 1701 High St., Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 393-8585

EVMS Surgery 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610 Norfolk (757) 446-8960 112 E. Washington Ave. Suffolk (757) 934-1003 Express Medical Care 1543 Amberley Forest Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-7700

Suffolk Health Department 135 Hall Ave., Ste. A Suffolk (757) 514-4700 Virginia Beach Department of Public Health 4452 Corporation Ln. Virginia Beach (757) 518-2646

Hospice & Home Care

Mohib Ni Ghobrial, MD 109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 436-3630

A-1 At Home Care Services 101 Plume Street, Ste. 301 Norfolk (757) 622-5975

Charles Ives, MD Robert C. Knowles, MD 160 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 400 Norfolk (757) 889-6500

All Heart Home Health Agency 410 N. Center Drive, Bldg. 9, Ste. 102 Norfolk (757) 961-0049

Lakeview Medical Center General Surgery 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-0251 Norfolk Surgical Group, Ltd. 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 1000 Norfolk (757) 261-5000 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-6120 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 261-5000 213 Riverwalk Parkway, Ste. 101A Chesapeake (757) 261-5175

All Star Health Care 114 W. 20th St. Norfolk (757) 622-3000 Americare Plus 2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-1921 Arcadia Health Care 762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 100-A Virginia Beach (757) 497-6459 Assisted Living at Pritchard Road 206 Pritchard Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8509

Raymond G. Pascual, MD 704 London St., Ste. B Portsmouth (757) 397-7122

Bon Secours Home Care 861 Glenrock Rd., Ste. 155 Norfolk (757) 213-7902

Sentara Obici Ambulatory Surgery Center 2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4040

Bon Secours Hospice 861 Glenrock Road, Ste. 155 Norfolk (757) 889-4663

Southeastern Surgical Associates 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 548-1038 Southside Surgical Associates 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 422-2212 Southside Surgical Group 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0400 Earl C. Strayhorn, MD 6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 317-B Norfolk (757) 461-4278 The Breast Care Center 355 Crawford St., Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 397-3400 Tidewater Surgical Specialists 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 250 Suffolk (757) 483-3030 Vascular & Transplant Specialists 397 Little Neck Rd., 3300 South Bldg., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 622-2649 Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgical Center 1700 Will-O-Wisp Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-6400 Virginia Beach Surgery 1975 Glenn Mitchell Rd., Ste. 302 Virginia Beach (757) 481-2313 1020 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-2313 Richard O. Wright, MD 1401 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 6 Norfolk (757) 628-1599

Hand ‘n Heart 317 Office Square Ln., Ste. 201-A Virginia Beach (757) 490-1223 Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice 5040 Corporate Woods Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 490-9323 Heavenly Home Care 3707 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 631-1181 Home Instead Senior Care 1301 Redgate Ave. Norfolk (757) 228-5832 HomeChoice Partners 5365 Robin Hood Rd., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 855-4255 Home Helpers PO Box 9587 Chesapeake (757) 483-8243 Hope In-Home Care 6325 N. Center Dr., Ste. 120 Norfolk (757) 455-0030 Hospice of Virginia Hampton Roads (800) 501-0451 HPR Home Health 4510 Holland Office Park, Ste. 503 Virginia Beach (757) 201-6200 Interim Healthcare 516 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 466-1401

Internal Medicine

Beach Health Clinic 3396 Holland Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 428-5601

David L. Akins, MD 301 Goode Way, Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 399-7000

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center 150 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-5000

Amelia Internal Medicine 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 224 Norfolk (757) 455-5545

Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View 5818 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5800

Anthony T. Amble, MD 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 1-H Virginia Beach (757) 464-2013

Bon Secours Health Center 828 Healthy Way Virginia Beach (757) 889-CARE Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center 3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-2200 Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 736 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-8121 Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters 601 Children’s Ln. Norfolk (757) 668-7098 Chimney Hill Medical Associates & Urgent Care 3745 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 962-8720

Intrepid USA Home Health Services 1025 Executive Blvd., Ste. 111 Chesapeake (757) 548-6884

Lakeview Medical Center Urgent Care 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9366 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7100

JFS Home Health Care 260 Grayson Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 489-3111

NDC Medical Center 850 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 261-5999

Kelly Home Care Services 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 314 Norfolk (757) 827-1221

NowCare 6632 Indian River Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 424-4442 7924 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 587-0157 2401 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 2 Suffolk (757) 923-9660

Labor of Love Total Health Care 349 Southport Cir., Ste. 111 Virginia Beach (757) 689-4205 Marvina Home Health & Hospice 1403 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 901 Chesapeake (757) 413-9095

Med Staffing, Inc. 521 Central Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 351-1396

Patient First 2425 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake (757) 215-1800 1239 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 549-9935 705 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 547-0688 5486 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-2490 332 Newtown Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 473-8400 3432 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 468-1855 1605 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 721-0512

Odyssey HealthCare 6363 Center Dr., Ste. 201 Norfolk (757) 461-0600

Sentara Bayside Hospital 800 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 363-6100

Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice of Virginia, Inc. 5505 Robin Hood Rd., Ste. 1-C Norfolk (757) 855-1355

Sentara BelleHarbour 3920 Bridge Rd., Ste. A Suffolk (757) 983-2200

Maxim Healthcare Services 287 Independence Blvd., Ste. 118 Virginia Beach (757) 490-3009 Medi Home Health 1112 Eden Way N., Ste. 200-B Chesapeake (757) 420-7192

Clearview Health Services 4551 Professional Cir., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 301-1797

Professional Healthcare Resources, Inc. 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 119 Norfolk (757) 333-4969

Community Direct Services 420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 232 Norfolk (757) 965-4899

Prosperity Homes 5036 Cliffony Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 226-9106

Community Personal Care, Inc. 1761 Church St. Norfolk (757) 625-2220

ResCare HomeCare 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 314 Norfolk (757) 459-2360

Dailey’s Health Care Inc. 4310 Indian River Rd., Ste. 7A Chesapeake (757) 523-5207

Senior Helpers 900 Commonwealth Pl., Ste. 207 Virginia Beach (757) 353-6680

Direct Home Health Care Inc. 3100 London Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 405-6320

Senior Sit 464 Investors Place, Ste. 204-L Virginia Beach (757) 490-4919

Doctor’s Choice Home Health Services 2215 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-0096

Seniorcorp, Inc. 2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk (757) 640-0557

Elder Care at Home, Inc & The Caregivers 4663 Haygood Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-4800

Sentara Home Care Services 154 Burnetts Way, Ste. 102 Suffolk (757) 538-9324 535 Independence Pkwy., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 549-7755

Excel Professional Home Health Agency 6320 N. Center Dr., Ste. 202 Norfolk (757) 961-9874

Solutions Home Care 1401 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 4 Norfolk (757) 227-9926

Genesys Home Health Care, Inc. 6387 Center Dr., Ste. 2 Norfolk (757) 961-5243

Stay at Home Personal Care 890 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 392-1001

Good Shepherd Home Health Care, Inc. 3617 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 306-0800

Tender Loving Care Health Care Services 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 309 Norfolk (757) 461-3567

Guardian Homecare 228 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 624-9999

Hospitals & Clinics

Sentara Heart Hospital 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-8000 Sentara Leigh Hospital 830 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 261-6000 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-3000 Sentara Obici Hospital 2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4000 Sentara Princess Anne 1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 507-0000 Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital 1060 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 395-8000

Infectious Disease Center for Comprehensive Care of Immune Deficiency 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 525 Norfolk (757) 446-8999 EVMS Department of Infectious Diseases 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410 Norfolk (757) 446-8910 Infectious Disease Consultants 6161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 220 Norfolk (757) 455-9036 Matthew Tignor, MD 923 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1801 Virginia Beach (757) 491-3130 Norfolk Diagnostic Center 850 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 466-5900

Anesthesia Specialists 138 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 215 Virginia Beach (757) 431-9551 Atlantic Anesthesia 134 Business Park Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 473-0044 Battlefield Medical Associates 675 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 436-7888 Bayside Internal Medicine 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 311 Virginia Beach (757) 318-3700 Vernis L. Beverly, MD 3800 Poplar Hill Rd. Chesapeake (757) 484-2001 Nihar R. Bhowmik, MD 301 Goode Way, Ste. 103 Portsmouth (757) 399-0701 Bon Secours Occumed 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220 Chesapeake (757) 465-4000 R. Michael Camp, MD Robert F. Mann, MD Werner Martens, MD William T. Naylor, MD 902 Graydon Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-1661 Chesapeake Internists, Ltd. 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 300 Chesapeake (757) 547-9286 Chesapeake Sleep & Internal Medicine 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 609-3380 Chest Medicine 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 11 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4163 Christian Medical Associates 4654 Haygood Rd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 363-1000 Churchland Internal Medicine 2994 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-0500 Corporation Lane Internal Medicine 4460 Corporation Lane Virginia Beach (757) 518-8823

Greater Suffolk Medical 114 N. Main St., Ste. 200 Suffolk (757) 934-1003 Group for Internal Medicine 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 500 Norfolk (757) 388-1020 David S. Haden, MD 5505 Indian River Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 420-9573 Hague Internal Medicine 400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 104 Norfolk (757) 627-7700 Pedro Hasas, MD 1815 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-4329 James J. Hatcher, MD 840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 203 Virginia Beach (757) 491-2466 Sue B. Hudson, MD 802 Newtown Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-0606 Integrated Medical Services 1446 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204 Virginia Beach (757) 474-7460 Internal Medicine, Kidney & Hypertension Center 5700 Lake Wright Dr., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 502-4840 Internal Medicine of Portsmouth 3300 High St., Ste. 100 Portsmouth (757) 622-3251 Internal Medicine Specialists 142 W. York St., Ste. 508 Norfolk (757) 622-3260 Internists at Western Branch 4020 Raintree Rd., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 465-8450 4105 Chesapeake Square Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 405-0050 Internists Of Churchland 4041 Taylor Rd., Ste. G Chesapeake (757) 484-5828 Robert M. Jurko, MD 3101 American Legion Rd. Chesapeake (757) 484-5516 Kempsville Road Medical Associates 6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 225 Norfolk (757) 455-6368 Kidney and Medical Specialists 7428 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk (757) 588-1100 Herbert Knight, MD 4460 Corporation Ln., Ste. 190 Virginia Beach (757) 518-8823

Richard L. Cullen, Jr., MD 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220 Virginia Beach (757) 455-6368

Lakeview Medical Center Internal Medicine 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9395 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7100

Don Conaway, MD 1716 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-1909

Jose D. Leoncio, MD 1061 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5371

Consultants in Internal Medicine 229 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 388-1844

Carolina B. Longa, MD 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 1-B Virginia Beach (757) 473-2021

Dedicated Care Center 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 910 Norfolk (757) 388-1055

Norma O. Magpoc, MD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 206 Virginia Beach (757) 464-0909

Manuela M. Delacruz, MD 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 103 Norfolk (757) 889-6677

Kouichi Matsushige, MD 805 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-0137

Diamond Springs Medical Associates 1270 Diamond Springs Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 464-6944

Medical Consultants of Virginia 255 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 627-3790

Desai V. Dirghayu, MD 3703 County St. Portsmouth (757) 393-2288

The Medical Practice 710 Liberty St. Chesapeake (757) 543-6861

EVMS Internal Medicine Primary Care 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410 Norfolk (757) 446-8920

Musselmani Internal Medicine 1422 Poindexter St. Chesapeake (757) 543-3557

Executive Evaluation Center 229 W. Bute St., Ste. 900 Norfolk (757) 388-1870 Family & Internal Medical Center 2020 S Independence Blvd., Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 471-3100 Alfred Fernandez, MD, FACP 512 Albermarle Dr. Chesapeake (757) 547-4747 Joseph Forestiere, MD 533 Newtown Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 490-2855 Pamela J. Gray, MD 6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 315 Norfolk (757) 461-5400

Maryam Nowroozi, MD 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 309 Norfolk (757) 889-2006 Patient Choice 957 W. 21st St., Ste. E Norfolk (757) 622-8358 Portsmouth Community Health Center 664 Lincoln St. Portsmouth (757) 397-0042 D. M. Rice, MD 3921 Kingman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-5000 Gordon A. Ryan, MD 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 411 Norfolk (757) 624-9433 Alessio C. Salsano, MD 5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 90 Virginia Beach (757) 495-6896 THE HEALTH JOURNAL

James T. Saunders, MD 301 Goode Way, Ste. 105 Portsmouth (757) 399-4028

Neurosurgical Specialists 580 E. Main St., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 625-4455

Maureen C. Seawell, MD 801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 104 Norfolk (757) 451-3720

Neurosurgery at the Beach 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 395-8720

Parimal Soni, MD 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 300 Portsmouth (757) 484-3454

Neil L. Pugach, MD PC 921 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1715 Virginia Beach (757) 226-0603

Alfredo Soriano, MD 610 E. Liberty St. Chesapeake (757) 545-3689

Sentara Neurology Specialists 1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0600 1800 Camelot, Suite H201 Virginia Beach (757) 363-6610 850 Kemspville Road, Ste. 2-5 Norfolk (757) 934-4580 600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8630 Norfolk (757) 388-6105 2800 Godwin Blvd., Suite 320 Suffolk (757) 934-4580

Barron H. Stillman, MD 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 2 Virginia Beach (757) 481-6167 George M. Tannous, MD 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220 Virginia Beach (757) 889-2273 Team Health Hospitalist at Maryview Medical Center 3636 High Street Portsmouth (757) 398-2285 Tidewater Medical Clinic 111 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 549-9671 Virginia Beach Internal Medicine 1860 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-1113 1100 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 967-8640 Virgnia Beach Premier Medical 1856 Colonial Medical Court Virginia Beach (757) 416-6750 Imtiaz Zaman, MD 1015 Eden Way N., Ste. E Chesapeake (757) 436-2620

MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS Medical Nutrition Therapies Group & Associates 156 Newtown Rd., Ste. A-2 Virginia Beach (757) 499-2018 Metabolic Balance Hilltop Medical Center 1788 Republic Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 228-1241 Tidewater Weight Loss & Wellness Centers 909 Glenrock Rd. Norfolk (757) 480-5673

Neurology & Neurosurgery Atlantic Neurosurgical Services 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 210 Virginia Beach (757) 460-0455 Bayside Neurology 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 2-H Virginia Beach (757) 363-6610 Bon Secours Neuroscience Center 3640 High St., Ste. 1-F Portsmouth (757) 215-3565

Tidewater Neurologists & Sleep Disorder Specialists 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 305 Portsmouth (757) 686-9300 200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 109 Chesapeake (757) 549-8800 4480 Holland Office Park, Ste. 225 Virginia Beach (757) 228-5801 154 Burnetts Way, Ste. 101 Suffolk (757) 934-9200 Virginia Beach Neurology Ltd. 968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 481-3808

Non-Profit Organizations ACCESS AIDS Care 222 W. 21st St., Ste. F-308 Norfolk (757) 622-29899 Alzheimer’s Association 6350 Center Dr., Ste. 102 Norfolk (757) 459-2405 American Diabetes Association 870 Greenbrier Cir., Ste. 404 Chesapeake (757) 424-6662 American Parkinson Disease Association 4560 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-3062 American Red Cross 5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 401 Virginia Beach (757) 486-1908 The Arthritis Foundation 5101 Cleveland St., Ste. 307 Virginia Beach (757) 456-1119 AWARE Worldwide, Inc. 2697 International Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 965-8373 Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater 6160 Kempsville Cir. Norfolk (757) 461-8488 Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia 5361 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 456-2366

Prime Plus/Adult Day Services Norfolk Senior Center 7300 Newport Ave., Ste.100 Norfolk (757) 625-5857 Ronald McDonald House 404 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-5386 Senior Services of Southeast Virginia 6350 Center Dr., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 461-9481 Sentara Health Foundation 6015 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 455-7976 Southeastern Virginia Training Center 2100 Steppingstone Square Chesapeake (757) 424-8240 St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children 6171 Kempsville Circle Norfolk (757) 622-2208 Sugar Plum, Inc. 1353 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-3913 Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tidewater Affiliate 119 S. Witchduck Rd., Ste. 85 Virginia Beach (757) 490-7794 The Up Center 1805 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-2121 222 W. 19th Street Norfolk (757) 622-7017

Obstetrics & Gynecology Art & Science of Ob/Gyn 1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 481-3366 Associated Obstetricians & Gynecologists 2147 Old Greenbrier Rd., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 547-0990

Lakeview Medical Center Ob/Gyn 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-0251 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7108 Maternal- Fetal Medicine 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310 Norfolk (757) 446-7900 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 305 Virginia Beach (757) 395-8900

Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center 736 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-6294 Soundar Rajan, MD, FACP 1015 Eden Way N., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 436-3266 James J. Stark, MD 5835 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 397-4200

Maryview Foundation Health Clinic 3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 215-3100

Virginia Hematology & Oncology 885 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 466-1800

Stephen A. Miller, MD 1729 Wildwood Dr., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 481-3179

Virginia Oncology Associates 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 368-0437 5900 Lake Wright Dr. Norfolk (757) 466-8683 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 314 Chesapeake (757) 549-4403 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 230 Suffolk (757) 686-1042 150 Burnett’s Way, Ste. 310 Suffolk (757) 539-0670 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 100 Portsmouth (757) 484-0215

Javaid A. Perwaiz, MD 3003 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-6430 109 Wimbledon Sq. Chesapeake (757) 547-9585 Planned Parenthood 5441 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 473-8116 425 W. 20th St. Norfolk (757) 624-9224

Ophthalmology

Virginia Pediatric Eye Center 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2500 Norfolk (757) 461-0050

Specialists for Women 2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 360 Suffolk (757) 539-3911

Atlantic Ophthalmology 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-D Virginia Beach (757) 497-1987

Wagner Macula & Retina Center 968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 481-4400

Tidewater Physicians for Women 844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 208 Norfolk (757) 461-3890 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 330 Virginia Beach (757) 461-3890

Beach Eye Care 1201 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-5550

Optometry

Totalcare For Women 612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 436-0167 813 Independence Blvd., Ste. D Virginia Beach (757) 497-1400

William K. Blaylock, MD 400 Gresham Dr.. Ste. 702 Norfolk (757) 533-5437

Better Vision Eyeglass Center 3603 County St. Portsmouth (757) 397-4666 1564 Laskin Rd., Ste. 192 Virginia Beach (757) 422-4235

Richard Valentine, MD & Associates 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 3-A Virginia Beach (757) 473-2021

Eye Specialists, Ltd. 813 Independence Blvd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 490-9091

Albert D. Bohon, Jr., OD 311 Johnstown Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-2777

Churchland Ob/Gyn 3802 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 483-4600

Virginia Beach Obstetrics & Gynecology 1181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 425-1600 5320 Providence Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 420-1414

First Colonial Eye Center 848 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-1005

Marylin Borza, OD 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste. 1189 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4368

Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology 1744 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4036

Virginia Center For Women 1101 Madison Plz., Ste. 201 Chesapeake (757) 547-2322

Diane L. H. Coltrin, MD, PC 6161 Kempsville Cir. Norfolk (757) 227-8675

Richard N. Willard, MD 110 Kingslee Ln., Ste. 508 Norfolk (757) 489-7331

Commonwealth Women’s Healthcare 2020 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 5 Virginia Beach (757) 471-6903

Glaucoma & Laser Center 160 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 440-1144 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 440-1144

Western Branch Center for Women 3806 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 484-7200

Paul Griffey, MD 508 Baylor Ct., Ste. C Virginia Beach (757) 410-9500

Chesapeake Women’s Care 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 300 Chesapeake (757) 548-3880

Rey M. Francisco, MD 5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 505 Virginia Beach (757) 495-9525

Citizens’ Committee to Protect the Elderly 407 Oak Mears Crescent Virginia Beach (757) 518-8500

Margie Corney, MD FACOG 817 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 548-2800

Womancare Centers 100 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 400 Norfolk (757) 451-0929 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 811 Norfolk (757) 623-3845

Allan C. Henry, MD 1881 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 480-0111

Neurological Consultants of Virginia Beach 1008 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 481-1444 Neurology & Acupuncture Clinic 1520 Breezeport Way, Ste. 600 Suffolk (757) 638-3316 Neurology Consultants & Sleep Disorders Center 637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. E Chesapeake (757) 410-2804 516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 203 Chesapeake (757) 410-2804 1540 Breezeport Way, Ste. 500 Suffolk (757) 686-2800 Neurology Specialists 6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 315 Norfolk (757) 461-5400

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Help & Emergency Response, Inc. Portsmouth (757) 485-1445 Hope House Foundation 801 Boush St., Ste. 302 Norfolk (757) 625-6161 Jewish Family Service of Tidewater 260 Grayson Road Virginia Beach (757) 321-2223 Lee’s Friends: Helping People Live with Cancer 7400 Hampton Blvd., Ste. 201 Norfolk (757) 440-7501 LifeNet Health 1864 Concert Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 464-4761 Muscular Dystrophy Association 6325 N. Center Dr., Ste. 110 Norfolk (757) 461-0177 National MS Society 760 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9627

Atlantic Eye Care 4217 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-7070

Eyelid & Oculoplastic Consultants 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6 Virginia Beach (757) 496-4864

Atlantic Obstetrics & Gynecology 3720 Holland Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 463-1234 680-C Kingsborough Sq. Chesapeake (757) 548-0044

Patrick F. Kilhenny, MD 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2500 Norfolk (757) 461-0050 1201 First Colonial Road Virginia Beach (757) 425-5550

Neurological Associates of Hampton Roads 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 212 Chesapeake (757) 547-0508

Virginia Eye Consultants 241 Corporate Blvd. Norfolk (757) 622-2200

Atlantic Eye Consultants 1012 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3800

Hampton Roads Retina Center 1230 Progressive Dr., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 436-0011 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 436-0011

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program 1252 Oceana Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-8833

Virginia Beach Eye Center 465 North Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5555

William K. Rand, III 824 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 410-7390

Western Branch Ob/Gyn 3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 686-5673 4037 Taylor Road, Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 484-2272

Neurosurgical Associates 150 Burnetts Way, Suite 320 Suffolk (757) 539-0728 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 622-5325 1788 Republic Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3487

Verdi Eye Specialists 7312 Granby St., Ste. 1 Norfolk (757) 583-5826

Virginia Opthalmology Associates 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 461-1444

Complete Women’s Care 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 481-7222 1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 481-7222

Endependence Center, Inc. 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 461-8007

Tidewater Eye Centers 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 483-0400 3603 County St. Portsmouth (757) 397-4666 1564 Laskin Rd., Ste. 192 Virginia Beach (757) 422-4235 805 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 549-4848

Aapecs Eye Care 279 Indepencence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 552-0800

CHEAR, Inc. c/o Department of Otolaryngology EVMS 600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 1100 Norfolk (757) 388-6229

Robert A. Nash, MD 5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 175 Virginia Beach (757) 490-9311

Studio Aesthetica 1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6 Virginia Beach (757) 496-4864

Portsmouth OB/GYN 301 Goode Way, Ste. 206 Portsmouth (757) 215-0260

EVMS Sleep Disorders Center 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-3322

Edmarc Hospice for Children 516 London St. Portsmouth (757) 967-9251

Southside Eye Care 3206 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-0101 747 Volvo Parkway, Ste. 102 Chesapeake (757) 548-0202

EVMS Obstetrics & Gynecology 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 205 Norfolk (757) 625-0557 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310 Norfolk (757) 446-7979

Women’s Health Choice 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 403 Virginia Beach (757) 496-6537

Mandell Retina Center 397 Little Neck Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 227-4300

Oncology

Stephanie Marioneaux, MD 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 108 Chesapeake (757) 547-5805

Bayside Hematology & Oncology 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 208 Virginia Beach (757) 464-6464

Mark McCarthy, MD 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 802 Norfolk (757) 624-1300

Cancer Specialists of Tidewater 110 Wimbledon Sq,. Ste. E Chesapeake (757) 436-2995

Medical & Surgical Eye Specialists 6315 N. Center Dr., Bldg. 20, Ste. 230 Norfolk (757) 461-7974

Delta Oncology Associates 104 Palmyra Dr. Suffolk (757) 934-2331 355 Crawford St., Ste. 102 Portsmouth (757) 396-6333 612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 300 Chesapeake (757) 215-0229

Mid-Atlantic Eye Care 109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. E Chesapeake (757) 547-3249

EVMS Surgical Oncology 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610 Norfolk (757) 446-8960

Premier Opthalmology 477 Viking Dr., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 340-8383

Hampton Roads OB/GYN Center 150 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-6890

George Kemp, MD 1120 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 481-0327

Retina Group of Tidewater 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 308 Norfolk (757) 622-7000

Health Care For Women, Inc 321 Edwin Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 671-1112

Martha Davis Cancer Center 3640 High St., Ste. 1-E Portsmouth (757) 398-2447

Gary Sajko, DO Casey Napora, MD 2463 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 925-1136

EVMS Urogynecology 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310 Norfolk (757) 446-7900 Family Medical Practitioners 1147 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207 Greenbrier Obstetrics 713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 547-4500 The Group for Women 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 308 Chesapeake (757) 547-5446 880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2200 Norfolk (757) 466-6350 250 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 202 Norfolk (757) 688-3172 Gynecology Specialists 112 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 312-8221

Thomas W. Montag, MD, PLC 109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. F Chesapeake (757) 436-9898

Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons 1005 May Ave. Norfolk (757) 623-2123

Parbhur Singh, MD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 213B Virginia Beach (757) 363-1948

Carney Retina & Macula Center 4433 Corporation Lane, Ste. 195 Virginia Beach (757) 227-6340 Douglas Cassidy, OD 1170 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk (757) 461-3442 Thomas R. Cheezum, OD J. Andrew Miller, OD 801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 133 Chesapeake (757) 549-2225 Chesapeake Optometrists 508 Baylor Ct., Ste. C Chesapeake (757) 410-9500 Coastal Vision 676 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 426-2020 2000 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 426-2020 1729 Wildwood Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 426-2020 Mitchell L. Corey, OD 325 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 622-3937 James V. Cornetta, OD 226 Fort Ln. Portsmouth (757) 393-6131 Mark Crafford, OD & Associates 296 Constitution Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 671-8957 Developmental Vision Care 1417 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 170 Chesapeake (757) 410-3005 Dominion Eye Care 812 Eden Way Chesapeake (757) 424-4177 6113 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-2053 125 Janaf Shopping Ctr. Norfolk (757) 461-3101 Enochs Eye Care 3575 Bridge Rd., Ste. 21 Suffolk (757) 638-2015 The Eye Specialists 813 Independence Blvd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 490-9091 Family Eyecare 2021 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-8400

Ghent Eye Care 1900 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-5595

Southern Eyecare Associates 7525 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 41 Norfolk (757) 588-5423

Jowita Dziatkiewicz, MD 109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 547-2066

Barr’s Pharmacy 201 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-1211

Tidewater Eye Associates 3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 488-9686

Orthopedic Surgery Centers 2012 Meade PkwSuffolk (757) 673-5680 5838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 673-5680 3300 High St., Ste. 1 Portsmouth (757) 673-5680

Gilbert Eyecare 1547 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-0200

Ghazala Khan, MD 4221 Pleasant Valley Road, Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 495-7420

Bayview Plaza Pharmacy 7924 Chesapeake Blvd., Ste. A Norfolk (757) 583-7466

Hilltop Eyecare Center 612 Hilltop West Shopping Center Virginia Beach (757) 491-1977

Robert Titcomb, OD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 307 Virginia Beach (757) 460-3688

Portsmouth RehabCare 5553 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 465-7906

Sung Y. Kim, MD 3409 South St. Portsmouth (757) 399-0705

Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy 3219 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-6966

William C. Holcomb, OD 160 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake (757) 482-4022

William W. Townsend, OD 4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 463-0000

Douglas R. Schreiber, MD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 306 Virginia Beach (757) 460-1144

Colley Discount Pharmacy 1415 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-2757

Insight Optometrists 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 1106 Chesapeake (757) 424-0724

Virginia Beach Eye Center 465 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5555

M. E. Jackson, OD 4642 Haygood Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-5842

J. Micheal Weil, OD 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 660 Virginia Beach (757) 497-1724

Sentara Division of Orthopedic Trauma 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-5680

Lakeview Medical Center Pediatrics 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9422 4868 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-7113 413 Market Street Suffolk (757) 539-6100

Gregory P. Jellenek, OD & Associates 1200 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 925-0495 1521 Sam’s Cir. Chesapeake (757) 436-6546 1170 Amphibious Dr. Norfolk (757) 464-2199

Steven R. Wilkins, OD 5386 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 420-2001

Joyful Eyecare, PC 300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 625-7400 737 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 301-A Virginia Beach (757) 422-4227

Joel Zaba, OD & Associates 281 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-9575

Donald B. Kelly, OD 880 N. Military Hwy., Ste. 1087 Norfolk (757) 466-1574

Michael Xu, OD 7530 Tidewater Dr., Ste. A Norfolk (757) 480-5005

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Joanna Kushon, OD 3590 Holland Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 340-9680

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists 844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 321-3300 1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 321-3300 1800 Camelot Dr., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 321-3300 160 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 405 Norfolk (757) 321-3300

Steven Laderberg, OD 5241 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 499-2020

Chesapeake Center 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220 Chesapeake (757) 465-7651

Kenneth A. Lebow, OD 345 Edwin Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 497-5555 Lenscrafters 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 2112 Chesapeake (757) 420-3032 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Space B-2 Virginia Beach (757) 431-0950 296 Constitution Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-1375 300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 160 Norfolk (757) 533-5200

Children’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine 171 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 201 Norfolk (757) 668-6550 733 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 548-6770

Kempsville Eye Center 5308 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-6200

Marcia K. Leverett, OD 2701 North Mall Dr., Ste. 111 Virginia Beach (757) 486-2015 Lifetime Eyecare Center 1249 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 436-3937 Gregory Lohr, OD Sylvia Lohr, OD 300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 161 Norfolk (757) 533-5120

DePaul MedSurg 150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-5449 DePaul Outpatient 7300 Newport Ave., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 217-0333 DePaul Transitional Care Center 150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-3278 Eastern Virginia Hand Center 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-B Virginia Beach (757) 464-5441 Edward W. Gold, MD 200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 105 Chesapeake (757) 547-0302

The Spine Center 2012 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 538-0102 3640 High St., Ste. 2-A Portsmouth (757) 397-6930 Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center 100 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 547-5145 150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 539-9333

Wardell Orthopaedics & Harbour Sports Medicine 5818-D Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 150 Suffolk (757) 215-1400

Pain Management Advanced Pain Management & Rehabilitation 5665 Lowery Rd., Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 422-2966 637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. G Chesapeake (757) 548-5102 Center for Pain Management, PC 3315 High St. Portsmouth (757) 399-0759 Essential Wellness 3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 420 Virginia Beach (757) 685-4325 Gershon Pain Specialists 1133 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-2050 Lakeview Medical Center Pain Management & Physical Medicine 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 942-9815

Jordan Young Institute 5716 Cleveland St., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 490-4802

Pediatrics

Andrew S. Miller, OD 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 116 Virginia Beach (757) 463-6769

Lawrence R. Morales, MD Glenn W. Nichols, MD, PC 200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 111 Chesapeake (757) 547-9301

Selden Optique 141 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 627-3937 Shoemaker Vision Center 1608 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-9402

Orthopaedic Center for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction 150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-6580

Pediatric Partners of Hampton Roads 1104 Madison Plaza, Ste. 102 Chesapeake (757) 410-3630 Pediatric Specialists 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 222 Chesapeake (757) 436-1777 885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 461-6342 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 305 Norfolk (757) 461-6342 449 S. Dominion Blvd., Ste. 3 Chesapeake (757) 461-6342 Pediatrics of Kempsville 1212 Lake James Dr., Ste. C Virginia Beach (757) 523-4589 Portsmouth Community Health 664 Lincoln St. Portsmouth (757) 393-6363 Princess Anne Pediatrics 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 304 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0255

Tidewater Children’s Association 601 Innovation Dr., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 668-2650 171 Kempsville Rd., Bldg. B Norfolk (757) 668-6500 5835 Harbour View Rd., Ste. B Suffolk (757) 668-6050

Edward Millan, OD 801 Boush St., Ste. A-2 Norfolk (757) 622-7449

Thomas Rader, OD 5913 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-0192

Pediatric Health Associates 3701 South St. Portsmouth (757) 966-9873

Renaissance Pediatrics 4012 Raintree Rd., Ste. 200-A Chesapeake (757) 488-2223

Tanya Harris, MD 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 712 Norfolk (757) 622-8181

Orthopaedic Associates Of Virginia 6275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 461-1688

Pediatric Diagnostic Center 6345 Center Dr., Ste. 14 Norfolk (757) 461-4027

SMSC of Suffolk 150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 539-9333

Harbour View 5838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 130 Suffolk (757) 673-5971

Earl Pollock, OD 3282 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-8080

Sentara Bayside Therapy Center 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-F Virginia Beach (757) 363-6178

Lawrence Pharmacy 1156 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-3458

Sentara Day Rehabilitation 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 261-0853 890 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 261-0855

Prescription Place 425 W. Washington St. Suffolk (757) 925-2013

Mark McCarthy, OD 400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 308 Norfolk (757) 490-1913

Maryview Nursing Center 4775 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (215) 1067

Lakeview Compounding Pharmacy 4661 Haygood Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 934-0533

Pediatric Affiliates of Hampton Roads 200 Grayson Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 473-3200 1421 Kempsville Rd., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 312-8484

Glasson Sports Medicine 968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 412-1005

George W. Pegram, III, OD 1109 Poindexter St. Chesapeake (757) 545-3930

Rehabilitation Associates 4560 South Blvd., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 490-3223

Virginia Institute for Sports Medicine 1800 Republic Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 422-8476 1232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 422-8476 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 422-8476

Master Opticians 801 Boush St., Ste. A-1 Norfolk (757) 622-7804

Maryview Medical Center Orthopaedics 3636 High St. W. Portsmouth (757) 398-2321

Gray’s Pharmacy 4712 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 489-4848

MacArthur Pharmacy 261 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 533-6566

Spine & Orthopedic Spine Center, PC 6160 Kempsville Cri., Ste. 303-A Norfolk (757) 333-3360 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 400 Chesapeake (757) 549-2492

The Optical Shoppe 3206 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-0303

North Shore Pediatrics 5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 60 Virginia Beach (757) 467-8780 924 W Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 440-0719

Drug Center Pharmacy 912 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 399-6361 600 High St. Portsmouth (757) 393-4039

Pediatrics at the Beach 1800 Camelot Dr., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 491-7337

Edward D. Habeeb, MD 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 304 Chesapeake (757) 547-7856

Maryview Aru 3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-4166

Norfolk Pediatrics 1529 International Blvd., Ste. 103 Norfolk (757) 855-6800

Adult & Pediatric Medical Associates 3800 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 484-2001 Atlantic Pediatric Specialists 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 412 Virginia Beach (757) 395-6500 Bayside Pediatrics 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 460-5521 Bermisa & Bermisa, MD, PLC 110 American Legion Rd. Chesapeake (757) 673-6801 Chesapeake Pediatrics Inc 733 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 547-5558 Children’s Specialty Group, PLLC 601 Children’s Ln. Norfolk (757) 668-7500 2021 Concert Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 668-7500

Tidewater Pediatric Consultants 6477 College Park Sq., Ste. 118 Virginia Beach (757) 420-6218 Tidewater Pediatrics, PC 301 Goode Way, Ste. 203 Portsmouth (757) 399-5300 Town Center Pediatrics 100 Constitution Dr., Ste. 217 Virginia Beach (757) 499-7442 Virginia Beach Pediatric Center 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 112 Virginia Beach (757) 226-7330 Vogel Pediatrics 4624 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 490-3331 Westside Medical Associates 1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 412 Virginia Beach (757) 388-1050

Pharmacies ACT Pharmacy 1600 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 393-4290

Gloria V. De La Cruz, MD 500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 5 Portsmouth (757) 399-6192

Angel Care Pharmacy 240 Corporate Blvd., Suite 101 Norfolk (757) 362-9430

Dolly Gupta, MD 424 N. Main St., Ste. 2 Suffolk (757) 934-2200

Atrium Pharmacy 160 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-6530

Physical Therapy Works, Inc. 2007 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-6300 Physiotherapy Associates 2135 General Booth Blvd., Ste. 152 Virginia Beach (757) 430-8828 1400 Fordham Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 361-3951 6315 N.Center Dr., Ste. 250 Norfolk (757) 893-9210 3772 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-0556 5859 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 686-0205

Virginia Beach Rehab Care 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 463-2540

David A. Lotz, OD 1238 Holland Rd., Ste. 103 Suffolk (757) 539-8716

Paul G. Moershell, III, OD 291 Independence Blvd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 499-2389

Nimmo Pediatrics 2301 General Booth Blvd., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 963-5500

North Shore Sports & Physical Therapy 7419 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 489-5820 200 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 547-1215

RX 4 Less 948 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 539-7075 Suburban Pharmacy 3701 King St. Portsmouth (757) 397-2377

Sentara Hand Therapy Center 420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 100 Norfolk (757) 455-9020 Sentara Hilltop Therapy Center 1725 Laskin Rd., Ste. 535 Virginia Beach (757) 333-7000 Sentara Leigh Outpatient Therapy Center 6315 N. Center Dr., Bldg. 20, Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 261-0820

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Sentara Obici Occupational Health Services 2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4162

Battlefield Therapy Center 713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 201 Chesapeake (757) 282-4015

Sentara Obici Rehab Services 2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4653

Bon Secours In Motion 5838 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5971 55533 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 465-7906 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220 Chesapeake (757) 465-7651 3300 High St., Ste. A Portsmouth (757) 673-5689 2012 Mead Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-3366 4900 High St. W. Portsmouth (757) 483-4518 7300 Newport Ave., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 217-0333 828 Healthy Way, Ste. 105 Virginia Beach (757) 463-2540 1817 Laskin Rd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 437-0471

Sentara Princess Anne Therapy Center 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 210 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0390

CHKD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 601 Children’s Lane Norfolk (757) 668-9915

Southside Physical Therapy 108 Knells Ridge, Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 436-3350

Dominion Physical Therapy 500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 4 Portsmouth (757) 393-6119 EVMS Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 646 Norfolk (757) 446-5915

Southeastern Physical Therapy 680 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 547-0434 905 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 105 Chesapeake (757) 410-3157 765 W. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 423-8885 5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 80 Virginia Beach (757) 467-4604 1157 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 481-0052 2020 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-5505 801 Poindexter St., Ste. 219 Chesapeake (757) 548-0014

The Spine Center 2012 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 538-0102 3640 High St., Ste. 2-A Portsmouth (757) 397-6930 Spine Works Physical Therapy 5665 N. Lowery Rd., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 466-7095

Fluidity Physical Therapy 516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 100 Chesapeake (757) 842-6562

Therapy Concepts, Inc. 3005 Corporate Ln., Ste. 200 Suffolk (757) 923-3207

Janet Gilbert, MS, CCC-SLP 1380 Baycliff Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 718-2811

The Therapy Network 951 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 623-0867 1232 Perimeter Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 425-6514 637 Kingsborough Sq. Chesapeake (757) 547-7554 1788 Republic Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 437-0412 762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 772 Virginia Beach (757) 456-2032 1444 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 474-7490 5665 Lowery Rd., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 351-6020

Great Bridge Therapy Center 633 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 233-4790 Harbour Rehabilitation 5818-D Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 150 Suffolk (757) 638-1800 Haygood Physical Therapy 1024 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-3363 Indian River Therapy Center 5660 Indian River Rd., Ste. 121 Virginia Beach (757) 961-4974 Jordan Young Physcial Therapy 5716 Cleveland St. Virginia Beach (757) 961-7271 Maryview Physical Therapy 5553 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 465-7906 Norfolk Physical Therapy Center 839 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 459-2112

Tidewater Physical Therapy 2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 301-6316 6161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 965-4890 4016 Raintree Rd., Ste. 200-A Chesapeake (757) 484-4841

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Plastic Surgery 1037 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3535 THE HEALTH JOURNAL

Adamn Billet, MD FACS 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 316 Chesapeake (757) 547-0047

Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach 1815 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-7373

William P. Grant, DPM 760 Independence Blvd., Ste. 1 Virginia Beach (757) 497-7575

Coastal Counseling Center 1417 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 260 Chesapeake (757) 436-0605

Wellspring 2940 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 486-6515

Body By Siegel 700 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 547-2115

Richard S. Rosenblum, MD 2829 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-5556

The Crisis Line (757) 622-1309

Eleanora Woloy, MD 833 De la Fayette Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4446

The Carney Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery 1868 Wildwood Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4455

Denton D. Weiss, MD & Associates 272 Bendix Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 490-7545

Tidewater Podiatry Group 996 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-6248 Halifax Bldg., Ste. 230 Norfolk (757) 481-6248 Virginia Podiatry 5253 Providence Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 495-6113

Dominion Psychiatric Associates 2580 Potters Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-9391

Peter Birk, MD 1821 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 481-2669

Preventative medicine

Haydeh Esmaili, MD 2470 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-1503

Chesapeake Pulmonary & Critical Care 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 200 Chesapeake (757) 609-3380

James H. Carraway, MD 5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 557-0300 Chesapeake Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery 5818 Harbourview Blvd., Ste. 220 Suffolk (757) 673-5900 The Choe Center for Facial Plastic Surgery 4400 Corporation Lane, Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 389-5850 Coastal Plastic Surgery 992 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-7788 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Women 5121 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 497-5400 Anna E. Drzewiecki, MD 1856 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4969 EVMS Reconstructive Plastic Surgery 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610 Norfolk (757) 446-8960 Facial Rejuvenation 330 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 1 Norfolk (757) 625-6347

Podiatry 1 Foot 2 Foot Center for Foot & Ankle Care 171 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 934-0768 AAL Podiatry Associates, PC 719 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk (757) 625-2962 Adams Comprehensive Foot Care 1035 Champions Way, Ste. 700 Suffolk (757) 686-3668 Advanced Podiatry of Hampton Roads 3300 High St., Ste. 2 Portsmouth (757) 673-8562 612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 202 Chesapeake (757) 673-8562

Abundant Health & Wellness Lifestyles 5992 Jake Sears Circle Virginia Beach (240) 354-8784 Glennan Center for Geriatrics 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 201 Norfolk (757) 446-7040 Park Place Medical Center 3415 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 533-9108 Synergy Integrative Medicine for Women 1036 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 2 Chesapeake (757) 410-5462

All American Podiatry & Wound Care 4620 Bunker Hill Lane Virginia Beach (757) 499-8098

Nabil T. Tadros, MD 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 411 Norfolk (757) 889-6733

Atlantic Foot & Ankle Center 1788 Republic Rd., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 481-0898

Psychiatry & Mental Health

Cho Foot & Ankle Specialists 1232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 427-7447

Atlantic Psychiatric Services 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 468-0550

Depression Specialists of Tidewater 6330 Newtown Rd., Ste. 316 Norfolk (757) 461-7571

EVMS Neuropsychology Center 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 564 Norfolk (757) 446-8400 EVMS Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 710 Norfolk (757) 446-5888 Faithworks Juvenile Service Group 142 W. York St., Ste. 915 Norfolk (757) 470-4539

Pulmonology

EVMS Pulmonary Medicine 301 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 446-5758 825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410 Norfolk (757) 446-8910 James J. Hatcher, MD 840 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-2466

Pulmonary Associates of Tidewater 100 Wimbledon Sq. Chesapeake (757) 436-0466

Ramesh B. Kadakkal, MD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 304 Virginia Beach (757) 363-1700

Pulmonary Critical Care 160 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-6677

Jeffrey Katz, PhD 6320 North Center Dr., Ste 101 Norfolk (757) 456-0505

Abraham Mahini, MD 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-C Virginia Beach (757) 499-8855

Pulmonary Medicine Of Virginia Beach 1008 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 481-2515

Abu Thanader, MD 301 Goode Way, Ste. 201 Portsmouth (757) 397-0709 Urology of Virginia 113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 202 Chesapeake (757) 457-5480 6333 Center Dr., Bldg. 16 Norfolk (757) 457-5100 400 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk (757)457-5170 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 404 Norfolk (757) 489-4111 1200 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100-G Virginia Beach (757) 481-3556 2790 Godwin Blvd.,Ste. 320 Suffolk (757) 539-4470 110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 509 Norfolk (757) 489-4111 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 212 Virginia Beach (757) 965-4439 4020 Raintree Rd., Ste. D Chesapeake (757) 465-8393 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9300 3105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 686-1973

Hague Cosmetic Center 400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 274-4000

Family Foot & Ankle Care 801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 130 Chesapeake (757) 547-3668 3929 Bridge Rd., Ste. 310 Chesapeake (757) 547-3668

Balance Behavioral Health 930 Redgate Ave. Norfolk (757) 626-3733

Mulligan & Bryan and Associates 637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. H Chesapeake (757) 486-0178

Hubbard Plastic Surgery 329 Philip Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 687-1900

Peter R. Grinkewitz, DPM 3640 High St. Portsmouth (757) 393-1074

The Barry Robinson Center 443 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 455-6100

Norfolk Psychiatric Associates 6353 Newtown Rd., Bldg. 8, Ste. 204 Norfolk (757) 461-3313

Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Consultants 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 460-6080 111 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 549-7996

Ben Hugo, MD 328 Louisa Ave., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 496-4801

Philbert H. Kuo, DPM 3212 Churchland Blvd., Ste. 10 Chesapeake (757) 483-4126

Behavioral Neuropsychiatric Group 1745 Camelot Dr., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 481-6000

Govindan K. Palat, MD 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 302 Virginia Beach (757) 363-9353

Sentara Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists 600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8630 Norfolk (757) 388-6115

J. Benjamin Hugo, MD 328 Louisa Ave., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 496-4801

Mckenzie-Hastings Institute for Foot & Ankle Surgery 1520 Breezeport Way, Ste. 100 Suffolk (757) 638-1823 2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 305 Suffolk (757) 638-1823

Dan W. Briddell, Ph.D. 2300 Haversham Close Virginia Beach (757) 962-1920

Parker Schlichter & Associates 5029 Corporate Woods Dr., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 473-3770

Reproductive medicine

Brighton Psychiatric Group 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 220 Virginia Beach (757) 368-0672

Pyschiatric Services 1630 Donna Dr., Ste. 102 Virginia Beach (757) 425-5050

Center For Effective Change 641 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 204 Virginia Beach (757) 306-4232

Riley Counseling & Consulting, PLC 4605 Pembroke Lake Cir., Ste. 200 Virginia Beach (757) 395-7237

Christian Psychotherapy Services 281 Independence Blvd., Ste. 326 Virginia Beach (757) 490-0377 609 Independence Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 312-8002 3105 American Legion Rd., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 398-2881 142 York St., Ste. 817 Norfolk (757) 622-2114

Riverpoint Psychiatric Associates 110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 401 Norfolk (757) 489-4700

J. Craig Merrell, MD FACS 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 200 Suffolk (757) 673-6000 Norfolk Plastic Surgery 6161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 300 Norfolk (757) 466-1000 Plastic Surgery Associates 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 316 Chesapeake (757) 547-0047 Plastic Surgery Center of Tidewater 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 200 Suffolk (757) 673-6000

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Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery 4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 106 Virgina Beach (757) 498-0202 Podiatry, Ltd. 3511 Western Branch Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-3668 A. Rossool, MD 665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 114 Virginia Beach (757) 490-1226 Paul T. Spada, DPM 533 Rodney Lane Virginia Beach (757) 560-9388

Churchland Psychiatric Associates 3300 Academy Ave. Portsmouth (757) 483-6404 Clinical Associates 6320 N. Center Dr., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 456-0505

Chenault-Ostroff Urological 4037 Taylor Rd., Ste. A Chesapeake (757) 483-1403

Hampton Roads Neuropsychology 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 340 Virginia Beach (757) 498-9585 Independence Therapy Center 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 3-D Virginia Beach (757) 473-8533

Pulmonary Physicians of Tidewater 816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-K Virginia Beach (757) 460-9200

Norfolk Foot & Ankle Group 4114 Holland Rd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 498-0202

Urology

Charles S. Davis Jr., MD 4501 Witchduck Rd., Ste. A Virginia Beach (757) 499-4932

Main St. Psychiatric Center 2790 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 925-1433

Cory A. Negri, DPM 5709 Churchland Blvd., Ste. B Portsmouth (757) 484-7412

Virginia Rheumatology 637 Kingsborough Sq. Chesapeake (757) 277-9927

Portsmouth Pulmonary Associates, Ltd. 4053 Taylor Rd., Ste. N Chesapeake (757) 484-5900

Sally A. Baker, LCSW 2940 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 287-3048

William P. Magee, Jr., DDS, MD Ivor B. Kaplan, MD Jesus Gil B. Inciong, MD 400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 301 Norfolk (757) 627-6700

Dorris M. Rice, MD 3921 Kingman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-5000

First Colonial Psychotherapy Services 921 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1711 Virginia Beach (757) 428-7500

George H. Evancho, DPM 632 Cedar Rd., Ste. B Chesapeake (757) 547-0123

Guy T. Jones, MD 100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 302 Norfolk (757) 423-2166

William W. Reed, MD 160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 505 Norfolk (757) 889-6633

Lakeview Medical Center Pulmonology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9496

Coastal Podiatry Group 6477 College Park Sq., Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 523-0414

Tad E. Grenga, MD, FACS 5818 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5900

Lakeview Medical Center Rheumatology 2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-9457

Finney Psychotherapy Associates 420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 141 Norfolk (757) 466-0700

Attention Defecit Disorders Center 6320 North Center Drive, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 468-0550

Galumbeck Plastic Surgery 1817 Republic Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3204

Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 112 Chesapeake (757) 547-1822 6275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 461-3400

Spectrum Psychological Services 1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 204 Norfolk (757) 640-1882 Stepping Stone Family Services, Inc. 212 Research Dr., Ste. 102 Chesapeake (757) 673-8117 Tidewater Psychotherapy Services 256 N. Witchduck Rd., Ste. G Virginia Beach (757) 497-3670 Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center 1100 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-6000

Jones Institute of Reproductive Medicine 601 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-7100 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 208 Virginia Beach (757) 689-8139 New Hope Center of Reproductive Medicine 1181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 496-5370 Beach Center For Infertility 844 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 428-0002 Reproductive Health Care 700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-A Virginia Beach (757) 363-2800

Rheumatology Arthritis Consultants of Tidewater 933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100 Virginia Beach (757) 491-7359

Coastal Urology 1856 Colonial Medical Ct., Ste. B Virginia Beach (757) 481-9009

Steven S. Warden, MD 1004 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 481-9402

vascular surgery Sentara Vascular & Transplant Specialists 600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8620 Norfolk (757) 622-2649 171 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 539-4770 300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 110 Chesapeake (757) 436-1005 1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310 Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570 397 Little Neck Rd. 3300 S. Bldg., Ste. 120 Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570

iPods

Celebrating

Five Years

Hip or Harmful?

Written by Dr. Barry Strasnick

f you are reading this article while listening to your favorite music on your iPod or MP3 player, you may be setting yourself up for permanent hearing loss. While there are a number of medical causes for hearing loss, one of the most recognizable and avoidable causes is prolonged exposure to loud sounds. U.S. government survey data reveal that 12.5 percent of children ages six to 19 (approximately 5.2 million children) have permanent hearing loss caused by prolonged noise exposure. Similarly, 16 million people—20.4 percent of the baby boomer generation (born between 1945 and 1964)—have some degree of hearing loss. A majority of experts agree that prolonged exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels is hazardous to your hearing. The greater the noise level, the shorter the time needed to damage your hearing. To illustrate, a normal conversation occurs at about 60 decibels while lawnmowers and shop tools often run at 90 decibels or greater. Rock concerts typically reach 115 decibels while motorcycle engines often tip the scales at 140 decibels. Maximum sound levels of MP3 players and iPods, by comparison, are estimated to be between 100 and 115 decibels. Most people experience noise-induced hearing loss gradually over a 15- to 20-year period. Repeated exposure to loud noise damages the small sensory hair cells of the inner ear. Once these cells are damaged or destroyed, they cannot regenerate and result in a permanent loss of hearing.

In response to concerns about iPod noise levels, Apple released a software update for iPods that allows parents to use a combination lock to set the maximum decibel level for their children.

Estimates suggest that more than 200 million portable personal music devices such as the iPod have been sold worldwide. This prevalence has raised concerns about the risk of hearing loss due to potentially harmful noise levels on these devices. Previous research suggests that eight hours of continuous exposure to noise levels less than 80 decibels poses

little risk to hearing. However, in a recent study, 55 percent of college students questioned indicated that they set their iPod devices to volume levels greater than 85 decibels, which is widely recognized as potentially harmful to our hearing. In addition, most users receive their music via small ear buds or in-the-ear headphones, which can further increase the effective sound level that reaches the inner ear. In 2006, a Louisiana man filed suit against Apple, Inc., maker of the iPod, claiming that iPods were “not sufficiently adorned with adequate warnings regarding the likelihood of hearing loss.” Soon after, health authorities in France demanded strict limits on volume outputs for MP3 players sold in their country, leading Apple to revise its software to set maximum volume output for devices sold in Europe to 100 decibels. Unfortunately, no such limitation exists for devices sold in the U.S. at this time. The recorded volume outputs of our devices are reaching levels as high as 115 decibels. In response to concerns about these noise levels, Apple released a software update for iPods in March of 2006 that allows parents to use a combination lock to set the maximum decibel level for their children. To best reduce the risks of prolonged noise exposure to your hearing health, consider following these simple guidelines: Do not listen to your iPod for more than 90 minutes a day at a volume level greater than 80 percent of capacity. If you set the volume at 60 percent of capacity, you can probably listen safely almost all day. Use ear buds that fit snugly in your ears to remove as much background noise as possible. People often tend to increase the volume of their iPod to overcome interfering background noise. As a rule of thumb, set the volume so that you can still hear sound around you and carry on a conversation.

Barry Strasnick, M.D., FACS chairs Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He currently serves as president of the Coalition for Hearing Education and Research (CHEAR) and chair of the Virginia State Advisory Committee on Newborn Hearing Screening.

Take breaks from listening to allow your ears to recover from the constant noise exposure.

By lowering the decibel level and taking a proactive approach to your hearing, you should be able to enjoy music on your iPod or MP3 player and protect your hearing for years to come.

THE HEALTH JOURNAL

June Calendar 14

2010

Prostate Screening at Sentara Obici

Sentara will offer free prostate cancer screenings from a board-certified urologist to men between the ages of 40 and 80 at the Sentara Obici Hospital (2800 Godwin Blvd.). The blood test (PSA) and digital rectal examinations (DRE) will take only 20 minutes to be completed, and the blood test results will be mailed to patients within three to four weeks. For more information call 1-800-736-8272.

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CHKD Offers “Healthy You” for Kids, Teens

Coping With Baby Blues

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Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters’ educational program for overweight children begins on the 15th for teens (ages 12 and up) and on the 21st for overweight children (8-11 years of age). The 10-week “Healthy You” lifestyle series includes an individual assessment and a wide variety of fun fitness classes. Classes for teens are held at the CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke (500 Discovery Dr.), and the children’s class is held at the CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne (2021 Concert Dr.). Call (757) 6687035 for registration material and tuition information. Tuition assistance is available.

While life with a new baby can be thrilling and rewarding, it can also be hard and stressful at times. This free class at DePaul Medical Center, to be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., is designed to help new moms understand how to overcome the “baby blues” and determine if there is a need for additional care. For more information and to register for the class, visit www.bonsecoursloveandlearn.com/bonsecours/.

Support Diabetes Research at the Cookout For The Cure

Cookout for the Cure features barbecue grilled by competing teams from organizations throughout Hampton Roads. Come out to Fleet Recreation Park (off Hampton Blvd. at 90th Street) for excellent food, great music and children’s activities from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds support Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Strelitz Diabetes Center. Parking is free. Call (757) 446-6070 for ticket information.

Hip & Knee Replacement

Join Dr. Aaron Marlow as he discusses the latest treatment options for hip and knee replacement from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bon Secours in Motion – Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View (5838 Harbour View Blvd.) To register, call (757) 889-CARE (2273).

“The Many Faces of Breast Cancer”

Join this third annual event focusing on the needs and issues of breast cancer survivors while getting the latest information on breast cancer. Meet a panel of leading medical experts at the Lake Wright Cancer Center (5900 Lake Wright Drive, Ste. 300) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as they discuss issues affecting the 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today. To register, call (757) 461-8488 or e-mail mfobc2010@ gmail.com.

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11th Annual Patient Congress

Patients and representatives of the Patient Advocate Foundation will gather at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. (525 New Jersey Avenue, Northwest), for the 11th Annual Patient Congress to address the needs of patients suffering from life-threatening or debilitating diseases. The registration fee is $225.00 per person. To register online, go to http://www.pc.patientadvocate.org/.

Support Groups Abuse

Community Psychological Resources Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (757) 622-6794

Caregivers Group Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. (757) 312-6555

Child Abuse 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. (757) 481-9521 or (757) 482-6564

Early Memory Loss Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center

ADdiction

Attention Deficit Disorder

Gamblers Anonymous Maryview Medical Center Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Adults with ADD/ADHD The Barry Robinson Center 2nd Thurs., 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (757) 455-6100

Sexaholics Anonymous (757) 872-6537 or hrsa@hotmail.com

Children & Adults The Barry Robinson Center 1st Thurs., 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (866) 633-4871

Smoking Cessation “Stay Smokeless” Program (800) SENTARA

Alcohol & Drug Recovery Ala-Anon/Alateen Meetings held daily. Visit www.va-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings held daily. Visit www.aa.org. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held daily. Visit www.na.org Substance Abuse First Baptist Church of Norfolk Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (757) 461-3226 “Recovery for Life” Atlantic Shores Baptist Church Tues. & Thurs., 7:00 p.m. (757) 456-0093

Alzheimer’s disease St. Paul’s United Methodist 1st Mon., 7 p.m. (757) 543-9091 Shepherd’s Village 3rd Wed., 5 p.m. (757) 625-1877 Dominion Village 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. (757) 487-9400 Bay Lake Retirement 2nd Thurs., 1 p.m. (757) 460-8868 Province Place of DePaul 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m. (757) 889-4999 Pinewood Inn 4th Thursday, 1 p.m. (757) 588-4663 Churchland House 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m. (757) 483-1780 Province Place of Maryview 2nd Tuesday, 4 p.m. (757) 686-1900 Lake Prince Woods 3rd Monday, 3 p.m. (757) 923-5531

Autism

Sentara Obici Hospital 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 934-4301 Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m. (757) 312-6460 Maryview Medical Center 2nd & 4th Tues., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Bereavement/Grief

Brain Cancer Sentara VBGH 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 714-6240

Jewish Family Service 2nd Sunday, 12:30 p.m. (757) 321-2222 Woodlawn Funeral Home Wednesdays, 2 p.m. (757) 549-5652 DePaul Medical Center Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Maryview Medical Center Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. (757) 889-CARE First Baptist Church of Norfolk Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. (757) 461-3226 Medi Home Health & Hospice 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 to 7:30 p.m. (757) 420-7192 Sentara Obici Hospital 1st & 3rd Thurs.,5:30 p.m. (757) 934-4961 Heartland Hospice Mondays, 8 a.m. (757) 490-9323 Children's Group 2nd and 4th Thurs., 6:15 p.m. (757) 967-9251 Child Loss Bayside Presbyterian Church 4th Monday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. (757) 641-2018 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 484-8161 Fathers-Only Group Edmarc Hospice for Children 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. (757) 967-9251 Mothers-Only Group Edmarc Hospice for Children 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. (757) 967-9251

Church of the Holy Family 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 481-5702

Harbour View Medical Center 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Atlantic Shores 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. (757) 716-2060

Suicide St. Andrew Lutheran Church 3rd Wed., 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 483-5111

Sentara Nursing Center 2nd Wednesday, 2 p.m. (800) SENTARA

Sentara VBGH 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 395-8685

Young Adults Group (18-35) 2nd Wed., bi-monthly (800) 866-4483

Kempsville Library 1st Thursday, 12:45 p.m. (757) 543-9091

Thalia United Methodist Church 3rd Mon., 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 385-0554

Cancer

The Endependence Center Last Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 461-4474

Miscarriage/Newborn Loss Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 4th Thurs., 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 312-6776 or (757) 312-6144

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 2nd Monday, noon (757) 495-4211

Support Groups

Widow/Widower Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 545-4911 or (757) 487-0789

Brain injury

Tidewater Brain Injury Mary Buckley Foundation 2nd Monday of each month 1 (757) 816-1857

Breastfeeding

La Leche League of Tidewater (757) 857-8403

Breast Cancer Great Bridge United Methodist 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. (757) 436-7390 Sentara Obici Hospital 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. (757) 934-4301 Sentara Leigh Hospital 4th Wed., 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 853-2145 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 388-4268 Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center 1st Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (757) 436-7390 Sentara VBGH 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 395-8685 Sentara Leigh Hospital 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m. (757) 261-0404 (Young Women’s Group) Carcinoid Cancer Sentara VBGH 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m. (757) 572-7465 Gynecological Cancer Community United Methodist 1st & 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. (757) 486-5333 Leukemia/Lymphoma (757) 838-9351 “Look Good, Feel Better” Sentara Norfolk General 3rd Monday, 10 a.m. (757) 388-4268 Sentara Obici Hospital 2nd Mon., 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (757) 934-4258 Sentara VBGH 1st Mon., 2 p.m. (757) 395-8686 Lung Cancer Sentara Heart Hospital 1st Floor Conf. Room 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. (757) 388-4268 Multiple Myeloma Catholic Charities 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. (757) 495-8432 Newly Diagnosed Virginia Oncology Associates 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. (757) 395-8685 Oral, Head & Neck Cancer 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. (757) 388-4268 Pancreatic Cancer Sentara Princess Anne 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. ezeltmann@pancanvolunteer.org

Sentara VBGH 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. (757) 427-9959 Parents Only CHKD (757) 668-7802 Prostate Cancer Sentara VBGH 3rd Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (757) 395-8685 DePaul Medical Center 4th Wednesday, 11 a.m. (757) 889-CARE Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 388-4268 Sentara Obici Hospital 4th Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. (757) 934-4301 Maryview Medical Center 1st Wednesday, 1 p.m. (757) 398-2200 Women only Wednesdays, 2 p.m. (757) 496-9485

Caregiver support Dominion Village 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. (757) 487-9400

Chesapeake Health Dept. 1st Friday, 10 a.m. to noon 1st Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (757) 382-2613 Chesapeake General Hospital Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. (757) 312-6143 Sentara Obici Hospital 1st Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (757) 934-4627 Virginia Beach Central Library 2nd Wed., 10 a.m. to noon (757) 385-4135 Catholic Charities 1st Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (757) 533-5217

Celiac disease

Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center 3rd Thurs., 6 to 7:30 p.m. (757) 495-9622 Sentara Norfolk General 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 410-5245 or (757) 621-3915

Chronic Pain

Virginia Beach Central Library 3rd Thurs., Call for time. (757) 496-9614 Sentara Obici Hospital 1st Tues., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (800) SENTARA

Diabetes

Maryview Medical Center Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (757) 398-2094 Sentara Bayside Hospital 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m. (757) 363-6834

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Divorce

First Baptist Church of Norfolk Tuesdays, 6 p.m. (757) 461-3226

Dizziness

Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center 2nd Saturday, bi-monthly 10 a.m. to noon (757) 889-CARE

Eating disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 1st and 4th Thurs., 7:15 p.m. (757) 404-3010 Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Magnolia United Methodist Church Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. (757) 456-1435 Unity Renaissance Church Fridays, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. (757) 456-1435

Emotional support

Saint Pius X Catholic Church Wed., 7 to 8:30 p.m. (757) 464-6715 (Pauline) First United Methodist Church Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (757) 962-1591 (David) Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center Saturdays, 5 to 7 p.m. (757) 560-7889

(757) 889-CARE Eastern Shore Chapel Thursdays, 7 p.m. (757) 340-3820 VB Community Services Board Wednesdays, 7 p.m. (757) 287-4945 Norfolk Community Services Board 2nd Tues. (757) 623-1929

Multiple sclerosis

Kempsville Library 2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m. (757) 490-9627

Magnolia United Methodist 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 490-9627 Virginia Beach Public Library 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m. (757) 490-9627 Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center 3rd Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 482-3247

Palliative Care

Sentara VBGH - 1st Floor 2nd and 4th Thursday (757) 395-8144

Parkinson’s disease First Baptist Church Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (757) 461-3226

Epilepsy

St. Therese's Catholic Church 1st or 3rd Sat., 1 p.m. (757) 538-0655

Fibromyalgia

Stroke/Brain injury

Teen Group First Baptist Church of Norfolk 4th Tues., 7 to 8:15 p.m. (757) 467-2203 Providence Presbyterian (757) 496-9614

Food allergies CHKD (757) 284-4450

Headache

(757) 721-7781 or (757) 572-7781

Heart disease

Maryview Medical Center 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 889-CARE Sentara Obici Hospital 4th Thursday, 1 p.m. (800) SENTARA Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (757) 560-7753 Sentara VBGH (757) 721-7330

HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE Kempsville Library Tues., 7 to 9 p.m. (757) 646-5138

Interstitial Cystitis Maryview Medical Center Tuesdays, 6 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) Russell Memorial Library 3rd Wed., 7 to 9 p.m. (866) 348-3257 or (804) 363-5099

The Beacon House 2nd Monday, 6:30-8:30 (757) 816-1857

DePaul Medical Center 2nd & 4th Monday, 4 p.m. (757) 889-CARE Maryview Medical Center 1st Wednesday, 1 p.m. (757) 889-CARE Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center 1st Mon., 2 to 3:30 p.m. (757) 312-6122 6220 Pardue Court Mondays, 7:30 p.m. (757) 617-2825 Sentara Obici Hospital 2nd Thursday, 11 a.m. (800) SENTARA

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Chesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center 3rd Thurs., 6:30 (757) 312-3000

Harbour View Health Center 2nd Thurs., 5:15 & 7 p.m. (757) 889-CARE Gastric Bypass Sentara School of Health Professions 2nd Thurs., 6:30 p.m. (800) SENTARA Kempsville Lakes Clubhouse 4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m. (800) SENTARA

Sentara Obici Hospital 2nd Monday, bi-monthly (800) SENTARA

Lung/Respiratory Disease

Children's Group Plaza Elementary School Last Monday, 7 to 8:15 p.m. (757) 431-4129 or (757) 431-4026

Lupus

Insulin Pump Strelitz Diabetes Center 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (757) 446-8478

4560 South Blvd., Ste. 310 3rd Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. (757) 652-5021

Lap Band Sentara School of Health Professions 3rd Thurs., 6:30 p.m. (800) SENTARA

Mental illness

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Disabilities

Endependence Center 3rd Wed., noon to 3 p.m. (757) 461-8007, ext. 309 Norfolk Senior Center 3rd Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Obici Wellness Center3rd Monday, 2 p.m.(757) 934-4263 Sentara Leigh Hospital 3rd Sunday, 2:30 p.m. (757) 490-2793

Lyme disease

Great Bridge Presbyterian 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 672-3574 Depression/Bipolar Disorder Maryview Medical Center Fridays, 7 p.m.

Sentara VBGH 1st Tues., 6:30 p.m. (800) SENTARA

Benn’s United Methodist Church Tuesdays, 6 p.m. (757) 537-5788

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alm, soft-spoken and thoughtful, Sister Rita Thomas has an unassuming and humble nature that seems ironic for someone who has helped to change the health care landscape in Virginia. Despite a powerhouse career, several major awards and a series of executive positions, Sister Thomas takes very little credit for all she’s done. “It’s not what I do, it’s what God does through me,” she says. “You never know what good you’re doing sometimes. You just go about your work and God takes over. I thank God for what I’ve been able to do.” Her service in health care began when she felt a call to serve in Baltimore with the Sisters of Bon Secours, a health care community that originated in France in 1824 with a mission “to provide healing and compassion and liberation for the sick,” according to Sister Thomas. Over the past 65 years, since becoming a registered nurse, she has worked her way through the ranks of health care from clinical to administrative roles. She was instrumental in the 1966 opening of St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, serving as director of nursing, and was named the hospital’s

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chief executive officer the following year, becoming the first female CEO to lead a Richmond hospital. Sister Thomas’ experience and leadership were pivotal in helping to lay the foundation for the Bon Secours Health System, which now operates 18 hospitals in seven states, and in developing Portsmouth’s Maryview Hospital into a regional health care center. The Sisters of Bon Secours were initiators of the Bon Secours Health System, Sister Thomas says, and the system carries out the mission and values of the Sisters. “My work in health care has not been a business for me,” explains Sister Thomas. “I didn’t get into health care as a career. It’s a ministry. My career has developed on its own, almost in spite of me.” This month, Sister Thomas will travel to Denver to receive the national Catholic Health Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She will be honored for strengthening the ministries of the Sisters of Bon Secours and of Bon Secours Health System. The award will also recognize her leadership in health care, her commitment to human dignity, her defense of the poor and vulnerable,

and her actions on behalf of the common good, justice and stewardship. Sister Thomas adds that while she is happy about the award, it is an honor she accepts on behalf of her calling, not her individual accolades. “This lifetime achievement award is not about me,” she says. “It’s about the ministry.” The Health Journal caught up with Sister Thomas before the awards banquet to talk about her travels, her latest read and where she finds inspiration. Following are excerpts from our interview.

I value honesty in others—being true to yourself and what you are, whatever that is. And courage—being able to speak the truth. I think being true to yourself sometimes challenges others. I think it’s just basic to who we are and who we are called to be. Compassion is another quality I value. And a desire to do the right thing, regardless.

I am inspired by our whole staff and my co-workers. They are so good and so dedicated—they work so hard. They are an inspiration every day. They strive to carry out our mission and our values and make it a part of themselves. It’s overwhelming to me because everyone has so many other things to do and yet they give themselves so wholeheartedly to the work of caring for the sick. That is very humbling. Getting consensus is always a

challenge. You can function on your own, but working together as a team and getting input from everyone to come to decisions is a great challenge.

It’s something that can be done, but you must be willing to be patient and work through issues. And I’m not a very patient person—I like to move on and get things done. But sometimes you have to be patient.

One of my most memorable experiences occurred when I was

an obstetrics nurse, and a young couple did not want to take their baby home after delivery because the family didn’t know she was pregnant. I worked with them, and they left with the baby. I stayed in touch with them for quite a few years. It’s something that I’ve never forgotten and I can’t imagine what would have happened to the baby if they’d left her. This story has always touched me, and I’ll never forget it.

My favorite trip, from a ministry

standpoint, was a mission in Peru. From a personal standpoint, I love Paris. I could go back to France anytime. And I loved being in Israel and being in the Holy Land.

I read a lot of spirituality books. I’m

reading a book about Saint Theresa— Story of Soul: The Autobiography of Theresa of Lisieux. St. Theresa was quite a woman. She did a lot of traveling. Although she was a cloistered nun, she got a lot of things done.

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