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22 RememberingJosephine

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4 Editor’s Note

5 Inbox

11 Snapshots

17 Fitness

28 Second Opinion

31 Health Directory

40 Calendar

6 Partners in PracticeFour local couples share their passion.

17 Cross Over to the CablesA step-by-step crossover cable workout.

20 The Heart of the MatterUnderstanding congestive heart failure.

30 IPL for the HandsLaser treatments have the upper hand on age spots.

42 Family Keeps Him GroundedRiverside Cardiologist Joseph Adinaro, IV.

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EDITORPage Bishop-Freer

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PHOTOGRAPHYBrian M. FreerPage Bishop-Freer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSG. Theodore Hughes, MDSharon Miller CindrichBridgit Kin-Charlton, CPTEdwin LampittLoel Payne, MDKeith Schumann, MDGreg Tudor, CPTJoy Vann

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It’s true what they say about couples; opposites really do attract. In my marriage, for example, it’s those polar-opposite personality traits that interlock with surprising ease, complementing one an-other to form a whole. Brian is the classic “Type B” artist, dreamer, philosopher—unwilling to wear a watch much less conform to “the rules.” Then there’s me—the “Type A,” the natural-born plan-ner. I manage our work and social calendars, pay our bills, keep a system of files for everything and remind Brian of what he’s most likely to forget. And like most moms, I stay on top of Cami’s

bedtime, naptime, eating and childcare schedules and never, ever leave home without a diaper bag over-stocked with the essentials.

It’s no coincidence, then, that an editor’s job is just as much about planning ahead as it is working with copy to correct grammar and refine language. At any given time, I could be working two, three, four or more months ahead, laying the foundation for upcoming issues. But every once in a while a story comes along that is so compelling that we follow our instincts and adjust our plans. Some-times a story just has to be told.

We’d originally planned to run a feature story this month on ways people can become more heart-healthy. I’d sought input from local cardiologists and searched for artwork that would best il-lustrate the story. That’s when I got the e-mail: a local father, Ed Lampitt, asked whether The Health Journal would consider publishing an essay he’d written chronicling his family’s recent emotional journey beginning with the shocking diagnosis of his daughter, Josephine Rose, and ending with her tragic death, at only 10 months of age. This Feb. 16 marks the one-year anniversary of Josephine’s death; at the same time, however, the Lampitts are anticipating the arrival of their second son, due early this March. They now wrestle with a question of great magnitude: how to celebrate the birth of one child while still grieving the loss of another.

In “Remembering Josephine,” which begins on page 22, Lampitt shares insight into his family’s pain after Josephine was diagnosed with Gaucher disease Type II, an incurable and untreatable metabolic disorder, which began as a set of minor symptoms and progressed rapidly. Josephine’s struggle ended one year ago, but her family’s continues. Once rendered helpless by the disease, the Lampitts are now channeling their grief towards a larger cause: raising awareness about Gaucher Type II and helping a little-known charity in California raise money for research in hopes of one day having an effective treatment for the disorder.

This story has found a special place in my heart, and I hope it will in yours, too. We thank the Lampitt family for allowing us to share with readers some of their most treasured photos. Many of these images (including this month’s cover photo of Josephine and her father) were captured by Jo-sephine’s great aunt, who, last February, made an overnight drive from Georgia to give the Lampitts a precious gift—a series of photographs taken during Josephine’s last days.

Though sections of it are extremely painful to read, Lampitt’s essay offers us a precious gift, too: A reminder to make the most of our time with loved ones, because we never know what tomorrow may hold. Plan as we might, he writes, we must learn to accept those things we cannot control.

Page Bishop-Freer, [email protected]

Editor’s NOTE

CORRECTIONS“Local Gym Lineup” [January 2010, page 9]: The web site for the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA was incorrectly listed. The correct Web site is www.peninsulaymca.org. Also, Phil Curtin’s name was spelled incorrectly.

Contents Page [page 3, Southside Edition]: Snapshots appeared on page 27, Calendar appeared on pages 36-37, and Second Opinion was not featured in the Southside Edition.

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Skechers Shape-Ups($110, www.skechers.com)

After some hinting, Brian bought me these shoes for Christmas. I’ve been wearing them while running errands and pushing Cami around the block in her stroller. They’re designed to tone and firm, promote weight loss, strength-en the lower back and reduce ankle strain. I definitely feel the burn in my calves and glutes, a feeling similar to walk-ing in wet sand. Skechers now carries these in all kinds of styles, not just tennis shoes (I’ve seen calf-high boots and Mary Janes)—plus famous athletic-wear brands like Avia and Reebok have followed suit with their own fitness-walking shoes.

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Partners in PracticeWRITTEN BY JOY VANN

As founders of Norfolk-based Operation Smile, the world-renowned non-profit organization dedicated to treating children with cleft lips,

cleft palates and other facial deformities, Bill and Kathy Magee work together tirelessly. Add five chil-dren of their own to the equation, and miraculously is more like it.

The couple, married 42 years, started dating in their hometown of Fort Lee, N.J., while in high school. They married eight years later when Bill was still in den-tistry school at the University of Maryland.

Though the two didn’t work together until found-ing Operation Smile, they worked hard to take care of their children, starting with the first who was born 15 months after they married.

Their dual career, which they describe as a “passion,” began when the Magees founded Operation Smile in 1982. Today Kathy is the full-time volunteer president and Bill is the chief executive officer.

Taking advantage of unforeseen opportunities and chances has been the cornerstone of the Magee marriage.

For instance, during one pregnancy when Kathy went into early labor, they went to the hospital where Bill’s father was a physician. It was there that an oral surgeon encouraged Bill to pursue medical school.

Bill asked Kathy her opinion about con-

tinuing his education and becoming a craniofacial surgeon, along with the loans that went with such an endeavor. She didn’t hesitate and said, “If that’s what you want to do, do it.”

While Bill attended George Washington University Medical School (while seeing dental patients for extra income), Kathy continued her nursing and social work education at night. With children, that required a lot of coordination and sacrifice on each spouse’s part.

“We had three children under [the age of] three, and it was worth it for me to stay home, Kathy says. “At night, Bill took over. I saw the children to bed and then went to school for my master’s degree.”

For instance, while in his last year of medical school, Bill had an opportunity to study in Switzerland with a leading oral surgeon. He’d saved enough money through his dental practice to take a leap of faith and bring his family to Europe.

It was a worthwhile risk that led to a stint in Paris with world-renowned craniofacial physician Dr. Paul Tessier. Though the Magees then had four children under the age of five, they left for Paris, unknowingly planting the roots for Operation Smile.

“One thing led to the next and the next, and our openness about not having money and worrying about the shoestrings and loans paid off,” Bill says. “Both of our personalities are very accepting of challenges.”

Kathy added: “People we met along the way all be-came part of Operation Smile—in Switzerland, France, New York. We began to gather people, seemingly in the short term, making friends along the way who became long-term friends.”

Another opportunity presented itself when the Mag-ees received an invitation to go to the Philippines on a medical mission.

“The experience shocked all of us,” Bill says. “We treated 40 kids and watched as 250 were sent away. It’s one thing to watch it on TV, but to be in a small room and see what’s really going on, it’s an over-whelming experience.”

That’s when Operation Smile was born. When the couple returned from that trip, they knew that they had to go back to continue the work. They enlisted the help of a few friends, who then enlisted the help of their friends. Since that inspired beginning, Opera-tion Smile has provided free surgeries to more than 140,000 children in 50 countries.

Today Bill maintains a private practice in Norfolk and is co-director of the Institute for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. (He is also an associate professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School.)

Through their shared journey the Magees have learned to turn whatever stress they face in work-ing so closely together into something positive and productive.

“We’re two different individuals with two differ-ent approaches and skill sets,” Bill says. “Fortunately for us, they complement each other and that has become our advantage.”

Having such passion for their work means that OpSmile talk is rarely off the table, though it doesn’t overwhelm their lives.

Says Bill: “You talk about what’s important to you. We have a lot of other interests. Family is a very big in-terest, and our family is centered around one another. We take vacations, sometimes with 25 to 30 family members. We play a lot of sports and do a lot of things together. Whatever is dominant at that moment is what we talk about.”

When asked what advice the Magees could offer to other couples embarking on a shared career, Bill says, “You have to be cognizant of what each other’s strengths are and celebrate those strengths and hope that your weakness will be their strength. You have to be respectful in the process and maintain your own independence. You have to know who you are to know who the other person is.”

Kathy offers a pragmatic suggestion for couples who work together: Know when to turn the phone off.

“Some calls can wait until morning,” she says. “You have to respect that. There’s a reason it’s called a ‘crackberry.’ You have to be able to say, ‘Put that crack-berry down.’”

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Health Journal brings you stories of local couples who share more than just a marriage—they both work in the medical field, often in the same office. Read what the following four couples have to say about the joys and challenges of being partners in practice…and in life.

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Ives and Stewart JoinBon SecoursTidewater Surgical Specialists is pleased to announce that Charles E. Ives, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Virginia Stew-art, M.D., have joined its general sur-gery division. Dr. Ives and Dr. Stewart will continue to provide surgical care at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Cen-ter in Norfolk. Both Ives and Stewart are board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and fellows of the American College of Surgeons.

Maryview Appoints New Cancer Liaison PhysicianBon Secours Maryview Medical Center has appointed Emily B. Rivet, M.D., as Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at the medical center, a position she will hold for the next three years. Rivet will lead the hospi-tal’s Commission on Cancer (CoC) ini-tiatives, cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons. She will also collaborate with local agencies and facilitate quality im-provement using data submitted byCoC’s National Cancer Database.

Hampton University Names New Director of the College of Virginia BeachDr. John Waddell has been named the new director of the Hampton Univer-sity College of Virginia Beach. Wad-dell served as president of Denmark College in South Carolina, a histori-cally black, two-year technical col-lege. Waddell earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in student personnel from the University of South Carolina. He completed his doctorate at Florida State University in higher education administration.

Wynn Dixon Named Interim CEO at Chesapeake Regional Medical CenterWynn Dixon will serve as Chesa-peake Regional Medical Center’s interim CEO. He was appointed by the Chesapeake Hospital Authority and assumes the position after the resignation of Christopher Mosley. Dixon has been with the hospital for 15 years, with almost 25 years ex-perience in the health care industry and more than 35 years experience in human resources.

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“We fell in love in 1988 while serving in the Air Force in San Antonio,” says Elizabeth “Betsy” Harden.

“It was 1989,” Rick gently corrects. They both laugh.Such is the give and take—and sense of humor—

that these oncology professionals have employed to build their marriage of 23 years.

Betsy is an oncologist with Virginia Oncology Associates, (VOA) and Rick is a surgical oncologist at the Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center in Newport News (his mother is the found-ing benefactor).

“Though we’re not in the same practice, we see a lot of the same patients,” Betsy says. “Rick does sur-geries and I do medical therapy and chemotherapy.”

Rick, a member of Sentara Surgical Specialists, explains that his group has a joint venture with VOA to develop oncology programs throughout the region, which often leads to treating the same patients, particularly breast cancer patients.

“We work closely together to decide on what’s best for the patient, along with mammographers and radiographers,” Betsy says. “It’s a very exciting multidisciplinary program that we have here.”

The couple doesn’t allow the stress of working together and being in such a high-pressure profes-sion to get to them.

“We have a pretty good way of turning things off,” Betsy says. “We’ll talk shop over dinner and things like that. We have a pretty good way of communicating. We have a lot of fun. It’s very rewarding to be on the same wavelength about a lot of things.”

Rick continues: “We each understand what the other’s career is like. I have a pretty good idea what

her day is like and what her stresses are like. It’s very helpful when a spouse understands what the other spouse does. I value her opinion and she values mine, which is always a good thing in a relationship.”

While both work many hours and often don’t see each other at home, they also work hard to keep their romance alive.

Says Betsy: “We try to reserve time for us. Friday night is our standing date night, and we make sure to have time with each other.” She adds that

carving out time together has become easier since she scaled back on her on-call duty to care for her ailing mother.

Adds Rick: “There always has to be some give and take. We’ve really been blessed in that we love what we do, and that’s a big help. We each respect each other in terms of his or her own career and that’s played a big part as well.”

While healing cancer patients is still the main goal for the couple, they now are willing to take a little more time for themselves.

“We both love to work and hope to keep work-ing a long time,” says Betsy. “But we’re hoping for more vacation time together as the years go on.”

Oncologists Elizabeth Harden & Richard Hoefer

“I value her opinion and she values mine, which is always a good thing in a relationship.”

—Dr. Richard Hoefer

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Drs. Michelle and Scott Eichelberger, pedia-tricians at CHKD’s Chesapeake Pediatrics, fell in love while attending James Madison

University. At the time, neither imagined that in the future they might marry and work together.

The two went on to Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed residency training at East Carolina University, marrying and having their first child along the way. When Scott changed his career path from internal medicine to pediatrics, the two began to interview together, hoping to be hired at the same practice. They were thrilled when they were both offered jobs at Chesapeake Pediatrics.

“It was a very young practice and we had the opportunity to get in on the ground level and help to build it up,” Scott says. “And we’ve been here ever since.”

The Eichelbergers have four children, ages 12 to 21, and they say that working at the same practice hasn’t hindered them from balancing their per-sonal and professional lives.

“Our practice is good about granting schedule requests, and that really helps us out,” Scott says. Michelle adds: “That helps because we can take care of the kids in shifts. One of the nice things about working together is that when he was on call and wanted to coach one of the children’s ball games, I’d hold the beeper for him. We could cover each other that way.”

Being married and working together has also enhanced their professional life.

As Scott says: “It’s been good to bounce medical issues off each other. If a patient comes in present-ing with difficult issues, we’ll talk about it. It’s like having a built-in consult all the time.”

When asked about the difficulty of ceasing talk about patients and their practice, they laugh.

“Our children have a distinct answer to that,” says Michelle. Scott follows: “At the dinner table, they’ll say, ‘OK. No more shop talk.’”

For young couples starting out, the Eichelberg-ers agree that having a foundation built on faith and trust is the most important thing for two people to share.

“We feel like our Christian faith helped us through difficult times, Scott says. And you’ve got to have trust.” “If you’re on shaky ground to start with and you’re not solid going into [a marriage], you’re put in some jeopardy because [relationships are] hard. Our advantage was that we knew each other for several years before medical school. Sometimes couples who meet in med school or residency have difficulties as their relationship grows. We got to know each other without [the] stress of med school.”

Having a married couple on the team also brings a lot of humor for the staff.

“The nurses love to hear my stories about Scott,”

says Michelle, “so they can use them for ammuni-tion [to tease him]. Nothing is secret around here.”

That “everybody-knows-what-everybody-is-do-ing” element of the medical community is one that they’ve grown comfortable with over the years.

Says Michelle, “When I got pregnant during resi-dency, I had to call Scott and tell him on the phone because I knew that before I got back to the hospi-tal, he’d hear it from someone other than me.”

She continues: “Our lives are an open book, and we’re comfortable with that. Other people in re-lationships might not be as comfortable with that and prefer to be more private.”

All and all, raising a family and working together has been a boon for the Eichelbergers.

“It’s been a good ride,” says Scott. “I can’t imag-ine doing this without her. I can’t imagine not doing medicine, period—and I can’t imagine being in practice without her.”

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Drs. Michelle & Scott Eichelberger: Chesapeake PediatricsContinued from page 7

“One of the nice things about working together is that when he was on call and wanted to coach one of the children’s ball games, I’d hold the beeper for him. We could cover each other that way.”

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Jim and Cooka Shaw met in the eighth grade and married while Jim was a fourth-year medical stu-dent. When the Shaws’ first child arrived, Cooka,

a nurse, became a stay-at-home mother. Though she worked part-time on and off through the years, the thought of working alongside Jim “never crossed the radar screen.”

That changed when Jim, a pulmonologist, was still in full-time practice at Riverside Regional Medical Center. The couple felt a shared calling to serve the Peninsula’s growing number of uninsured people.

In 1995, the Shaws and a friend from Rising Sun Baptist Church in Yorktown started offering free medical treatment one night per week at the church. Two years later, as patient numbers increased along with the number of volunteers to treat them, the clinic moved to the nearby Charles E. Brown Community Center. As word spread about the clinic, it increased its hours to be open two days a week, then three, and it is now open five days a week. In 2003, the Lackey Free Clinic opened on Old Williamsburg Road (in the Lackey area of Yorktown), providing a full range of medical services daily.

Today, with more than 60 volunteer physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and administrative staff, the Shaws have stepped back from day-to-day operations. Jim still sees patients, and Cooka works the front desk one day a week, but they now primarily enjoy watching their faith-based minis-try thrive through dedicated volunteers.

Says Cooka: “When someone has to quit or others move to warmer weather during the winter, the phone will ring with someone who wants to do just that job of the person who left….We give the credit to God.”

Working together has never been stressful for the Shaws, largely because of their calm demeanors and the fact that they kept operations manageable, growing gradually over the years.

Jim says their strengths grew to complement one another, with him providing medical oversight and Cooka providing the warm embrace they wanted their patients to feel.

“I was focused on medical issues because that’s the way I was trained and the way my brain works,” says Jim. “Cooka has always focused on love and compas-sion. Because these patients are turned away from so

many doctors’ offices, it was our vision that we make them feel welcome. They are so often pushed aside because they don’t have health insurance.”

Cooka summarizes their shared vision and work by saying, “We care about the whole person, not just the medical problem.”

Though the clinic has been prominent in the couple’s life, family, friends and outside interests have provided balance—though Cooka adds that maintaining balance takes some effort.

“You have to understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” she says. “Through the years, we’ve gained an understanding. He’s the brains and I’m the hands, feet and heart. He keeps me in line, and I keep him in line.”

After 44 years of marriage, the Shaws feel they can offer some solid advice to young couples considering marriage or shared careers: “Pray about it, and try to understand what each other’s position is going to be,” says Cooka. “So many people jump into marriage and don’t discuss the serious aspects. You have to ask, ‘What are your expectations of me? What do you need from me in this endeavor?’”

Having created a successful free clinic that meets the needs of the medically disadvantaged, the Shaws are happy with its success.

“We just put one foot in front of the other and went at it,” Cooka says. “It just took on a life of its own. We believe in God’s plan. We never imagined working as a team, but it’s been wonderful.”

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Patricia “Cooka” & Dr. James “Jim” Shaw: Lackey Free Clinic

“I was focused on medical issues because that’s the way I was trained and the way my brain works. Cooka has always focused on love and compassion.”

—Dr. Jim Shaw

In an upcoming issue, The Health Journal will recognize a few more dynamic duos—friends committed to improving health in Hampton Roads—in “It Takes Two,” also written by Joy Vann.


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Chesapeake native and New York Mets third baseman David Wright

recently visited patients and families at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Wright recorded a special message of encouragement for CHKD’s pediatric patients to hear when they call the hospital operator to order movies and games to their rooms.

Dr. Richard Harris, chairperson of The Consortium for Infant and Child Health,

presented Lisa Wright-Martin the Hampton Roads Child Health Advocate Award in the category of Faith-Based Advocate at the organization’s annual conference in Virginia Beach on Dec. 11.

Board-certified family physicians Drs. Dena Hall (3), Scott Fowler

(4) and Attiyah Ismaeli-Campbell (5) are now seeing patients at the new Riverfront Family Medicine and Specialty Care, located in the Konikoff Building at Harbour View. The new facility will provide the Suffolk community with specialty care services in a convenient location and reflects Suffolk’s mission to attract quality health care providers.

On Dec. 17, city officials, volunteers and senior leaders at Chesapeake

Regional Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the newly expanded Emergency Department. The $6.5-million expansion/renovation project almost doubled the Emergency Department.

Students at Star of the Sea Elementary School in Virginia

Beach participated in “A Wave of Exercise,” a national program that encouraged students to exercise for a total of 10 hours in a row. (7) Star of the Sea principal Dr. Cathryn Whisman (left), with physical education teacher Louise O’Konek (right), took part in the effort. (8) Students, led by Louise O’Konek, marched in place during the event.

The Peninsula Women’s Network held its annual Holiday Social at Heritage

Commons, an active adult community in Williamsburg. The gathering was a celebration among PWN friends, members, spouses and guests.

Marking the start of construction on Bon Secours’ DePaul Medical Center,

work crews demolished the hospital’s old School of Nursing dormitory/clinic.

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The TRX (Total Resistance eXercise) suspension training system is new, but it looks and feels old. A simple, low-tech exercise modality—all substance and no flash—it

uses straps, a central pivot point and your own body weight to transform the way you work out. Celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. Marines, Navy Seals, Ultimate Fighting Champs and NFL teams use this system. It’ll work you harder than any other gym session, and you’ll feel the benefits immediately. Best of all, it’s portable. You can use it at home, in a hotel room or even in your office.

To understand the strengths of this system, you need to know its origins. While serving in the U.S. Military, Navy Seal Randy Hetrick (now retired) often did body weight exercises like push-ups and pull-ups, but he found that he couldn’t work the muscles of his back and legs effectively. So, in 1996, he created his own suspension system from extra parachute harnesses. Once it became popular, he started manufacturing the TRX system on a commercial scale. Since then, it has become widely used throughout the U.S. and the world.

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It’s portable > While TRX Suspension classes are offered at gyms around the country, various attachments enable you to fasten the system to doors or walls at home, in hotel rooms or just about anywhere.

It’s adaptable to every fitness level > Because the TRX uses your own body weight, you can change the difficulty of any exercise by changing the length of the straps and your body position.

Transitions are easy > The system allows you to change exercises in less than 15 seconds. This means that you can make the most of your training with fast-paced, circuit-style workouts.

Strengthens core muscles > Works the body across different planes and directions, mimicking real-life movement. Perfects your posture by strengthening the stabilizer muscles in your back. Improves flexibility > Your body is forced to stretch and flex in new ways and directions.

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ALL THE RIGHT MOVESHere is a circuit of six exercises designed to rebuild your body from head to toe. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds, moving quickly between each one. Work your way up to completing three sets of the entire circuit, for a total of 20 minutes.

1. CHEST PRESS works: chest, shoulders and tricepsWith back to the TRX, stand with feet hip-width apart, holding handles with arms extended forward and parallel to floor, palms down. Lean forward onto balls of feet. Bend elbows and lean body further forward, lifting one leg behind you (as shown). Return to start position and repeat with opposite leg.

2. SINGLE-LEG SQUAT works: glutes, legs and coreConvert straps to the single-handle position. With back to TRX, place right toes into handle and hop left foot forward, hands on hips. Bend left knee, lowering to a lunge, keeping knee over ankle (as shown). Rise to standing position and repeat for 30 seconds. Switch legs.

3. SQUAT TO ROW works: glutes, shoulders, back and legsFacing the TRX, hold one handle in each hand. Squat (as shown). As you return to standing position, pull elbows back until the wrists are at your hips. Repeat.

4. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS works: chest, shoulders and coreKneel, facing away from the TRX, and hook toes into handles. Walk hands forward until legs and back are straight (plank position). Bring one knee to chest (as shown) and continue to alternate.

5. HAMSTRING CURL works: hamstrings, glutes and low backLie on your back and place heels in the TRX handles, legs extended, arms at sides. Lift hips until torso aligns with the legs and body forms a straight line. Bend knees, bringing heels toward glutes (as shown). Return to starting position and repeat.

6. SINGLE-LEG PUSH-UP TO PIKE works: entire bodyKneel, facing away from the TRX, and hook right toes into handles. Walk hands forward until legs and back are straight (body is in a push-up position) and cross left foot over right. Lower into a push-up, keeping body in a straight line. Push your body up and lift glutes to ceiling, keeping legs straight and shoulders over hands (as shown). Extend body back to start position and repeat.

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Mammograms should begin at 40 for women with an average risk of breast cancer and by 30 for high-risk women,

according to guidelines released in January by two groups that specialize in breast imaging, contradict-ing controversial guidelines from a U.S. advisory panel last year.

The joint recommendations from the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging take into account the success of annual mammogra-phy screening starting at age 40, said Dr. Carol Lee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, whose study appears in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

“The significant decrease in breast cancer mortal-ity, which amounts to nearly 30 percent since 1990, is a major medical success and is due largely to earlier detection of breast cancer through mam-mography screening,” Lee said in a statement.

The recommendations have been in the works for about two years, but they serve in part as a rebuttal to guidelines issued in November by the U.S. Pre-ventive Services Task Force, which recommended against routine breast mammograms for women in their 40s to spare them some of the worry and ex-pense of extra tests to distinguish between cancer and harmless lumps.

Those recommendations contradicted years of messages about the need for routine breast cancer screening starting at age 40, sparking a rebellion from among breast cancer specialists who argued the guidelines would confuse women and result in more deaths from breast cancer.

“Amidst all the furor, the ACR and the SBI stand firmly behind their recommendation that screen-ing mammography should be performed annually beginning at age 40 for women at average risk for

breast cancer,” Lee and colleagues wrote.The recommendations also cover the use of

magnetic resonance imaging or MRI and breast ultrasound in women who are at high risk of breast cancer because they have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes or a family history of breast cancer.

In these women, breast mammograms should begin by age 30, but not before age 25, when the risk of radiation exposure from the mammograms begins to outweigh the benefits of screening.

Dr. Phil Evans of the University of Texas South-western Medical Center in Dallas and president of the Society for Breast Imaging said the guidelines are based on the latest clinical trial data.

“Where the data was not present, we looked at recommendations that reflect expert consensus opinion,” he said in a telephone interview.

He said they also help fill in some gaps in terms of how to screen high-risk women. In women who have BRCA mutations, the group recommends an-nual MRI screening, a more sensitive test, in addi-tion to mammograms starting by age 30.

Women who have a greater than 20 percent life-time risk of breast cancer based on family history should also have annual MRI scans starting at 30.

For high-risk women who cannot get an MRI, often because of claustrophobia, a breast ultrasound should be used instead, Evans said.

The two groups did not consider the harms asso-ciated with routine screening at an earlier age, such as false positive results, which the task force was trying to balance.

“The reason for that is there have been studies that have shown women would rather have their cancer found, even if it means having to have a bi-opsy. The harms, from most studies we’ve seen, did not seem to be all that real,” Evans said.

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In most gyms, the most versatile piece of equip-ment is the cable cross-over—yet many people are intimidated by it. The

cable crossover is nothing to fear—it’s simply a pulley system attached to a weight stack and is mounted on two towers. It can bring variety to any fitness rou-tine and, if used correctly, can work every muscle group. Plus, the crossover’s attachments make it easy to transition from one exercise to another.

Cable exercises provide a unique training stimulus. The crossover’s pulley system allows muscles to maintain constant tension, allowing for greater muscle isolation and contrac-tion. In other words, it works your muscles in a completely different way than traditional free weights.

The full-body workout on the following page uses only the ca-ble crossover. The workout was designed to help you understand the machine while experiencing a radically different strength workout. I recommend that you aim for three sets of each exer-cise, 12 repetitions each.

Try the entire routine, or add one or more of these exercises to your existing program. You will definitely feel the difference and see increased results. So, turn the page—and learn how the cable crossover can create a fitter, stronger you.

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CROSSOVER CABLESWRITTEN BY GREG TUDOR, CPT

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Squat & Row ❙ Attach handles to low pulley cable.❙ Stand facing the weight stack with feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp both handles, keeping the elbows bent,

hands even with your waist.❙ Slowly lower your body by bending at your hips and knees while allowing your arms to extend in front of you.

❙ When you are in a seated (squat) position, slowly reverse your movement and repeat.

Chest Squeeze ❙ Attach handles to each high pulley cable.❙ Standing in the center of the machine, with your feet shoulder-width apart, grasp each handle with an overhand grip.❙ With your arms out to the sides and elbows slightly bent,

slowly pull each handle forward and meet them be-tween your waist and chest. (Keep your back as straight as possible while performing this exercise.) Slowly

return your arms to the starting position and repeat.

Pose Curls ❙ Attach handles to each high pulley cable.❙ Standing in the center of the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart, grasp each handle with an underhand grip.❙ Slowly bend at the elbows until you have formed an “L” with your arms. Squeeze and slowly return to starting position, then repeat.

Handle Pull-down ❙ Attach both handles to one high pulley cable.❙ While seated on a fitness ball or bench, grasp each handle

with palms facing each other and arms straight up.❙ Slowly pull the handles down towards your chest and begin to separate them as you reach the bottom.

❙ Slowly return and repeat.

Tricep Rope Push-down❙ Attach the rope to high pulley cable.❙ Stand facing the weight stack with your feet shoulder- width apart, grasping each end of the rope with arms bent, elbows toward the floor, and palms facing each other at chest level.❙ Slowly pull down while keeping your elbows towards the floor and close to your sides. As you pull down, separate each handle until your arms are fully extended.❙ Slowly return and repeat.

Lateral Raise ❙ Attach handles to each low pulley cable.

❙ Standing in front of the weight stack with feet shoul-der-width apart, grasp each handle with an overhand grip and cross the wrists. With your elbows slightly bent, slowly raise each handle to shoulder height at

your sides.❙ Slowly return and repeat.

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What does Bariatrics mean? Why choose a Bariatric Internist?

The term bariatric is derived from the Greek word “bari” meaning weight. A Bariatric physician specializes in the medical treatment of overweight and obese patients. An Internist, who has specialized in the management of obese patients, has the skill and clinical acumen to treat even the most complicated patients; including those who have diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea or cancer.

How much weight can I lose?Our first goal will be for you to lose 10% of your body weight. With a 10% weight loss, you reduce your health risk for diabetes, coronary artery disease and cancer. Patients using the HMR® meal replacement program (Decision-Free™ Diet) will generally lose more weight. Most patients on the Decision-Free™ Diet will lose in excess of 30-60 lbs, some upward of 100 lbs. The majority of our patients lose 15-20% of their body weight.

How fast will I lose weight?One pound is equal to 3500 calories, so to lose a pound a week, you need to reduce your diet by 500 calories every day. The weight loss is

often very dramatic in the first couple of weeks because of the reduction in carbohydrate intake. Our goal will be for you to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Most patients will lose 2 – 4 pounds per week in the first month on the program. Our goal is for you to lose weight safely and keep it off by learning appropriate nutrition and eating habits.

How often do I have to come to the clinic?As noted above, your success is enhanced by the weekly visits to the clinic. If you are on the Decision-Free™ or Healthy Solutions® Diet, you will also need to attend the classes described above. Most therapy programs will last 12-18 weeks before you enter the Maintenance Phase.

What is my role in this process?

You have the biggest job. Your success in our program will depend on the changes you make in what you eat and how much you exercise. We will be here to support you, educate you and prescribe medication as necessary to allow you to focus on the choices you make. The keys to success are:

• Your determination that this will work and your dedication to the meal plan.

• Your record keeping and your documentation of your caloric intake and exercise.

• Your attendance at weekly visits and or classes.

Will my insurance cover the cost of the program?Unfortunately, most insurance companies have lagged far behind in covering obesity as a primary diagnosis. Therefore, we do not take insurance. You may be able to use your receipt of payment for your taxes or money from your health spending accounts.

I have thought about bariatric surgery. Will coming to Tidewater Bariatrics disqualify me from having surgery?No. Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, lap band) is a very viable option for some patients, particularly those who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 with diabetes or hypertension, or those with a BMI greater than 40. Most bariatric surgical programs require that patients try a formalized medical weight loss program. Tidewater Bariatrics will offer you that program. If you still desire surgery, the weight loss experience during the program will decrease your risk of operative complications.

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What is Congestive Heart Failure?Congestive heart failure, simply put, is an inability of the

heart to pump enough blood. This, in most cases, is a result of malfunction in the heart’s mechanics. If the heart cannot pump adequate amounts of blood, the blood backs up from the left side of the heart into the lungs and then through the right side of the heart, leaking into the lungs, the gastrointestinal tract (gut) and the legs.

The most common symptom of congestive heart failure is short-ness of breath initially noted with low levels of exertion. Symp-toms then progress to shortness of breath at rest and then result in an inability to lie down or even sleep. Sometimes the breathing difficulty may come on so suddenly and severely that an individual finds himself or herself gasping for air. Other symptoms may in-clude cough (typically worsening at night or with exercise), chest discomfort, fatigue or lethargy, loss of appetite, leg swelling and a bloating sensation in the abdomen.

Why Does the Heart Fail?While congestive heart failure is nearly always caused by

mechanical failings of the heart, there are several reasons why the heart might fail: 1. Rhythm disturbances of the heart. If the heart rate is too fast, irregular or too slow, the heart pumps less efficiently.

2. Weakness in the heart muscle. Heart muscle weakness can be caused by a heart attack, multiple blockages in the blood vessels of the heart, certain viral infections, diabetes and/or uncontrolled high blood pressure, excessive alcohol use or illicit drug use.

3. Heart valve abnormalities. Leakage of heart valves, especially in the left side of the heart, results in a back flow of blood. The heart must then pump harder to maintain adequate forward blood flow. This ultimately enlarges and weakens the heart muscle, lead-ing to progressive congestive heart failure. If the leakage occurs suddenly, the heart has no time to compensate, and the individual immediately enters a state of congestive heart failure and may begin gasping for air.

Sometimes age or conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or structural abnormalities may cause the heart muscle to thicken or become too rigid. As a result, the valves do not open freely. As the valve openings narrow, the heart must work harder to push the blood through them. This process can also ultimately cause congestive heart failure.

4. Abnormal relaxation of the heart muscle. When the heart muscle is unable to relax adequately, blood does not flow freely into the heart’s left lower chamber. This can result in congestive heart failure. The two most common causes of abnormal relax-ation are uncontrolled high blood pressure and advanced age.

Much less frequently, congestive heart failure can occur in a normal, otherwise healthy heart—when the body develops an abnormally high demand for blood. This can be due to:

• Severe anemia (low red blood cell count)• Severe and abnormally high activity of the

thyroid gland, causing a very high metabolism• Extremely strenuous exercise to unaccus-

tomed levels • Very high fever and/or severe infectionsAny of the above causes of congestive heart failure can coex-

ist. For instance, a valve leakage and a rhythm abnormality can develop in an already weak heart and result in congestive heart failure. Also, if a heart is weak but still functioning adequately, even a modest degree of increase in the demands of the body can cause congestive heart failure.

How is CHF Treated?The goal of treatment is to improve quality and quantity of life

for patients. Several medications are available which can prevent deterioration or even improve the heart’s ability to pump blood. Under appropriate circumstances, surgery can be recommended to improve blood flow to the heart and also to correct valve abnormalities. In some patients, certain types of pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators* (ICDs) can also be useful.

Lifestyle modification is an integral part of treating conges-tive heart failure. Here are some take-away tips to live by if you are showing early signs of this disease or may be at risk:

• Limit salt intake to less than two grams (2,000 mg) a day.• Start a regular exercise program under the

guidance of a physician. • Avoid strenuous exercise that your body is

not accustomed to. (In other words, don’t be a weekend warrior!)

• Eat sensible, moderately portioned meals.• Strive to achieve your ideal body weight—

this reduces the demands on the heart. (Visit www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html to calculate your current body mass index versus where you need to be.)

• Quit smoking.

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*An implantable cardiac defibrillator recognizes and corrects abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). The device is surgically implanted within the chest wall. The ICD can prevent sudden cardiac arrest/death while a pacemaker is generally used to correct an unusually slow heartbeat.

In a normal, healthy heart, blood vessels called veins deliver impure (oxygen-deficient) blood to the right upper and lower chambers of the heart. This blood is then pumped into the lungs by the right lower chamber of the heart. Once in the lungs, the blood is enriched

with oxygen and then poured into the heart’s left upper and lower chambers. From there it is pumped by the strong muscle of the left lower chamber to the rest of the body to keep it well nourished and energized. Valves guard each of the exit points of the heart’s chambers to prevent the blood from flowing backwards.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER:

Congestive Heart Failure

Dr. Vasudev Ananthram is a board-certified cardiologist and founder of Cardiovascular Health, a member of Riverside Medical Group.


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Mayo Clinic Diet Book PromotesHealthy Weight Loss

Q: Why has the Mayo Clinic decided to publish a diet book?A: For a number of reasons. The first and most obvious one is that weight and obesity has become more of a problem in this country and around the world over the past decades. So, there is a need.

Secondly, many other people have been promoting so-called Mayo Clinic diets over the years but there has never been an official Mayo Clinic diet book before.

Thirdly, we think the timing is good right now. There is a lot of scientific evidence for the things we have put in the book based on research and evidence that we have accumulated here. We think we have a program that is effective, healthy, enjoyable and sustainable long-term.

Q: What is it about the Mayo diet that sets it apart from others?A: There are some unique features about the Mayo Clinic diet. It is more than a diet. It is a lifestyle change program. It is divided up into two phas-es. The ‘lose it’ phase lasts two weeks, and we think this is the healthiest way to lose weight quickly….That transitions into the ‘live it’ phase. Once people see what they are capable of doing, they change those habits into a long-term lifestyle change. Another unique feature is the Mayo Clinic healthy weight-eating pyramid based on energy density.

Q: Why do people have such a hard time losing weight?A: It starts with the approach and we try to address that. This is one of the biggest paradoxes I know—eat right, exercise more. It sounds so simple but yet it is such a complex statement. The mindset that goes along with this [equation] is negative and restrictive, and therefore it is going to be temporary and not enjoyable. So what we do is to try to help people have realistic goals and to change their attitudes so [dieting] doesn’t have to be deprivation.

Q: How big a component is exercise in your program?A: It is a big component, as it should be. That seemingly simple equation gets down to calories in versus calories burned. And energy expenditure, exercise, is very important. Exercise is the most important way to burn calories.

Q: Is the program applicable for children and adults?A: In the ‘lose it’ phase, it is based on sudden changes and habits but there isn’t anything in there that is unhealthy or unsafe—eating break-fast, eating more vegetables and fruit. What we are trying to do is take all the knowledge and the clinical experience and put it all together in one package that people can use to come up with a program for them that is effective, safe, healthy, enjoyable and sustainable.

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JosephineWRITTEN BY JOSEPHINE’S FATHER

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE LAMPITT FAMILY

This month, expectant parents Ed and Claire Lampitt of Williamsburg wrestle with a storm of conflicting emotions: While anticipating the birth of their second son, due in early March, the couple continues to mourn the loss of their daughter, Josephine Rose, who died Feb. 16, 2009, at just 10 months of age. Here, in a poignant narrative, Josephine’s father recounts the family’s emotional journey from Josephine’s initial diagnosis to how they are coping now as another chapter of their lives unfolds.

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Our story began in early December 2008. We were scheduled to bring our then eight-month-old daughter, Josephine Rose Lampitt, to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk. She had been seen by other doctors before for what various specialists had repeatedly described as “severe reflux,” a relatively common and benign disorder that most children outgrow.

We expected our visit to include a continuation of the reflux diagnosis but also a more detailed read-out on the cause for her newer symptoms, among them poor weight gain, unusual eye movements and persistent crankiness. The weight gain issue in particular was perplexing as we had tried for months to increase Josephine’s body weight with breast milk sup-plements, then formula, and eventually a high-calorie formula concentrate. Nevertheless, we’d been assured that there was no reason to worry.

To our horror, we soon found ourselves confronting every parent’s worst nightmare: a diagnosis of an extremely rare and incurable disease that would take our infant daughter from us.

The doctors explained that Josephine had a rare metabolic disease— specifically, a lysosomal storage disorder known as Gaucher (pronounced “go-shay”) disease. Of the three forms of the disease, only Type I has a sus-tainable treatment while Types II and III have a degenerative neurological component that is untreatable and incurable. Josephine had the rarest form, Type II, which affects approximately one in 100,000 live births. The average life span, we were told, was about nine months, though some children had lived as long as two to three years.

Words fall short of capturing the emotions we felt then and have felt ever since, but shock, disbelief and horror are starting points. We had no known family history of that disease nor any disease for that matter. My wife and I had above-average health. We were both college-educated and from seem-ingly average American families. We were financially stable with a sound marriage and strong faith. We already had one healthy son. Until that time

Until Josephine’s diagnosis, we naively believed that this was the type of tragedy that affected others, the proverbial “people down the street.” We could not have been more wrong.

we naively believed that this was the type of tragedy that affected others, the proverbial “people down the street.” We could not have been more wrong.

We learned that Gaucher disease passes down via mutated recessive genes (present in approximately one in 400 people in the general popula-tion). Neither my wife nor I had ever displayed symptoms, nor had any of our relatives. For symptoms of Gaucher disease to manifest, both parents must have the recessive gene, and even then, the couple’s offspring have only a one in four chance of manifesting the disease (each child also has a 50-percent chance of carrying the disease with no symptoms and a 25-per-cent chance of having no trace of the disorder).

We soon found ourselves looking back fondly on Josephine’s first six months when she behaved and appeared, for the most part, as a normal, healthy baby girl. She had been irritable at points, but that in itself had not alarmed us. Likewise, she had raspy breathing, but that had been attributed to the reflux. She made unusual facial expressions from time to time, but we (and her doctors) had reminded ourselves that every baby has his or her own ‘isms,’ quirks and silly expressions. She had made our family com-plete—a mom, a dad, a son and then sweet Josephine to balance the gender mix. We had all been thrilled when she was born, especially our son, who was eager to see his little sister grow up before his eyes.

Now, my wife and I were faced with how to take care of a dying child, how to ensure Josephine had the best short little life possible with the best access to doctors, the most quality time with family possible and the most comfort science and faith could offer.

We also had to consider our son’s emotional and mental health through her illness and, we feared, her impending death. My wife and I put our own needs—physical, mental, emotional—largely on hold, though we remained attuned to the fact that preserving our marriage during this time of chaos would be key to giving Josephine and our son the best support.

Josephine’s doctors reminded us of the disease’s low incidence rate and admitted their lack of experience and comfort in treating children diagnosed with it. Dr. Virginia Proud, our pediatric genetic specialist at CHKD, admitted she had only seen one other case of Gaucher Type II in her ca-

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We learned of a single organization dedicated specifically to Gaucher Type II and III—the Children’s Gaucher Disease Research Fund—through which we gained some insight but also fear and increased sad-ness. The group’s Website (www.childrensgaucher.org) conveyed the stories of children who had already suc-cumbed to the disease. Each child’s story drilled home to us the reality of Josephine’s future.

By mid-December 2008, Josephine started receiving all of her meals through a nasal-gastric tube inserted through her nose. This was the only means of increas-ing her caloric intake since the disease had begun to impair her ability to swallow and/or swallow without liquid entering her lungs. The lasting image in my mind of a tube protruding from our child’s nose is indescrib-able. Moreover, the mechanical and logistical challeng-es of administering meals and medications through the tube only added to our physical fatigue.

On Dec. 23, Josephine had her first round of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). The treatments, which she would need two to three times a month, helped to ease some of her non-neurological symptoms such as an enlarged spleen and liver. We undertook the lengthy, costly therapies to improve the quality of her life as no treatment can stop or even stall the neurological degeneration caused by Gaucher. In the end, the ERT treatments cost tens of thousands of dollars, but we never once hesitated to incur the cost for ourselves or our insurance provider. (Our provider, Anthem, did not balk at a single expense.)

By January 2009 we decided to bring Josephine to

one of the world’s premier institutions for medical research—the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) outside of Washington, D.C. We were reminded in advance that NIH’s mission is to research treatments, but that the dividends of the research process would be our (and future generations’) better understand-ing of the disease. Clearly, our goals for Josephine had changed. We continued to hope for a miracle, but we conceded that modern science could not save our child. We sought information from researchers to help us enhance Josephine’s quality of life and, ultimately, quality of death. Though our NIH doctors proved to be a tremendous resource as they interpreted a battery of tests, they couldn’t predict how Josephine’s specific gene mutations would manifest themselves in the com-ing weeks or months.

We decided we’d keep Josephine at home as much as possible, out of arm’s reach of doctors who openly admitted they could not help us. This decision, in ef-fect, removed the uncertainty over an extremely long-shot, unproven option of a bone marrow transplant in North Carolina.

An oxygen pump and pulse-oxygen monitoring ma-chine soon arrived at our home. The monitoring device measured the oxygen level in Josephine’s blood at night while she slept (and eventually during the day as her disease progressed). With increasing frequency, the device would emit a piercing alarm—indicating that her ever-weakening lungs couldn’t meet her body’s de-mands for oxygen. The alarms became so frequent that (with approval from doctors) we gradually adjusted the device’s sensitivity to allow us to sleep through some of her less-serious spells. Other nights were so rough that we took shifts sleeping on her floor huddled in a blanket. Being closer to Josephine allowed us to

respond more quickly with a direct, focused adminis-tration of life-saving oxygen and, equally important, a warm, reassuring hug for our sick, panicked child.

In short, we went to bed each night not knowing whether Josephine would still be with us in the morn-ing. It was terrifying.

Through all our hospital visits, and especially the home visits of our warm-hearted and gifted pediatric nurse, Mr. Jaime Budy, we became increasingly well-versed in terms and concepts we had never before grappled with. We learned what a palliative care expert was, and we learned the names of medicines such as Ativan (for anxiety), Robinul (an expectorant) and mor-phine (for pain) and the proper method for administer-ing these potent drugs around the clock. We came to understand the nuances of a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, a legal document designed to clarify to emergen-cy responders whether to give life-saving resuscitation.

On a more mundane level, we had to walk past the children’s spring clothing lines at stores, knowing Josephine would likely not need new outfits. We had to stop saying “It will be OK” in response to our daugh-ter’s cries when we knew in our hearts that it would not. More disturbing, but necessary, we had to consider how, when and where Josephine might die.

In the latter half of January, Josephine’s nasal-gastric tube was replaced with a tube that went directly to her stomach, giving her tender nose reprieve from the constant rubbing of the feeding tube and allowing her hands to swing more freely. Now that the feeding tube was hidden securely under her clothes, she could finally feel her face again without risk of pulling the tube out.

Due to increasingly frequent and alarming sleep disturbances, we admitted Josephine to CHKD in early February 2009 so that doctors could conduct an over-night sleep study and hopefully determine the cause. The study revealed that the disease was causing severe sleep apnea (obstructive and central) and depriving her of “active sleep,” which is similar to REM in adults. [Ed.: Obstructive sleep apnea is the result of a collapsed or blocked airway while the central type is neurological, meaning the brain stops telling the body to breathe.] It was during that visit that CHKD Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Dubik noted the precious manner in which electrode-peppered Josephine caressed her mother’s face. His passing comment inspired me to snap a photo (above). That photo tells our story; it motivates me to this day.

We had a serious scare on Feb. 15. Whereas previous apneic episodes had occurred at night, Josephine expe-rienced one in the middle of the day during naptime. By chance—the monitor was not set up for daytime alerts—we discovered her mid-nap, a pronounced shade of blue. We quickly administered the oxygen pump and seconds later were relieved to have her back in our arms as a smiling child. Nonetheless, we were reminded that she was living on borrowed time. We called nearby relatives for moral support and were comforted by their visit. We sent our son home with his cousins for a sleepover out of fear that Josephine would not make it through the night.

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After Shutterbug Dad snapped a few photos of Josephine licking the apple, we packed her up in the car and drove to pick up her brother at our relatives’ house. Since she was doing so well and we planned to return home shortly, we left her medicines and equipment at home. We had a good visit, and Josephine even had some pleasingly strong laughs and giggles as she tasted some tea from her moth-er’s mug.

Monday, Feb. 16—President’s Day, I remember—was warm enough that the older children went outside to play. My wife laid Josephine down to change her diaper, and that’s when we noticed Josephine was getting short on breath. And then it happened. Despite weeks of nervous anticipation and inconsistent medical advice about how long she might live, Josephine was gone. We had known this moment would come, and had made various preparations, but nothing could prepare us for the shock. We were allowed privacy as we said goodbye to Josephine, holding her in our arms for an hour or so before we made the dreaded phone calls. She escaped this world in a natural state, free from tubes and machines and hospitals and doctors. She cutely circumvented every man-made device designed to hold on to her, undermined every plan we’d made for her last days and minutes. She reminded us of those things we cannot control.

Josephine’s death marked an important crossroads in our struggle. Her weight shifted from our arms and into our hearts, where it has remained. But we view her death as a turning point, not an end. This is not to say we are not still grieving. Under any other circumstances we’d have an almost-two-year-old running around the house. We miss her giggles, her smiles and all her silly quirks. Thoughts of her fill our lives yet we feel her absence.

In the months since Josephine’s death, bold acquaintances have asked if we feel her presence. Are there angels, and does she send us signs? Are there miracles? What else could explain the strong scent of flowers in the family van on the morning of her death and, in the months that followed, the mysterious workings of not one but two car radios, the inexplicable healing of my back pain after years of suffering, and too many rainbows over the house to count?

It had always been our dream to have a larger family of three to four children. Doc-tors presented various means for us to have biological children with no risk of Gaucher disease, but those options were inconsistent with our beliefs. Likewise,

Josephine licking an apple on the morning of Feb. 16. This is the last picture ever taken of her.

we knew we would not consider terminating a pregnancy if our child tested positive. After countless hours of weighing the considerations, we decided to let go and open our hearts to the possibility of conceiving again. Our conclu-sion rested somewhat on the realization that, had we known of the defects in our genes years ago, we might have scared ourselves out of having our healthy son and even Josephine—whose impact on the world and people who knew her will outlive even us. Some may wonder whether Josephine’s short life was somehow not worth the pain, that perhaps she, too, would have preferred to not have experienced it all. We remind everyone that she experienced laughter and love from the first day until her very last. How many of us can really expect to be that fortunate?

Last July we learned that we would be parents once again—our son is due in early March. Many weeks were filled with uncertainty—but surprisingly, not fear—as we awaited the results of amniocentesis tests that would reveal whether our child in utero would display Gaucher disease. Last October we learned the results: negative. Like our older son, this child will not manifest symptoms.

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Josephine’s death (or, her “Angel Day” as we like to call it), we are confronted with an overlap of conflicting emo-tions. We are joyful and thankful for the expected arrival of our next son, but his ar-rival cannot “replace” Josephine, nor will we “move on” or “let go.” She’s still a part of our family. We talk about her, and to her, on a regular basis. We visit her grave as well as her still-intact bedroom to feel close to her. Photos of her are prominently displayed in our home. And when videos of Josephine play on a digital picture frame, our son runs towards it just to catch a glimpse of her giggling again.

At the same time, my wife must make snap decisions as to how much to tell strangers when they innocently ask about our baby-to-be, “Is this your second child?”, or comment, “Wouldn’t it be sweet to have a little girl?” While these remarks pierce our hearts, our hard-earned Ph.D. in life and death has made us largely unfazed by what others may consider important issues or major life stresses. We’ve lived through the worst hand life can deal, and we feel we can tackle anything new that comes our way. A year ago we felt utterly helpless; we feel invincible now. And that feeling of weathered strength allows us to leverage our suffering for a greater cause (see below, “How You Can Help”).

To quote Greg Macres, founder of the Children’s Gaucher Disease Research Fund and father to the late Gregory Macres, lost 13 years ago to the disease: “We can accept our pain and do nothing, or we can channel it to make the world a better place.”

1. Share this story with a friend.

2. Visit www.childrensgaucher.org to learn more.

3. Make a donation.

• Donate directly to the Children’s Gaucher Disease Research Fund (PO Box 2123, Granite Bay, CA 95746). One hundred percent of funds raised through this organization goes to medical research.

• Federal employees may consider a donation via payroll deduction through the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign(CFC). Search the CFC catalog to get the code for the Children’s Gaucher Disease Research Fund. (Thanks in part to Josephine’s parents, this is the first year that this charity will be listed in the CFC catalog.)

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Josephine’s death, we are confronted with an overlap of conflicting emotions.


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Bayside Healthcare Center1004 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-4058

Beacon Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center340 Lynn Shores Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 340-6611

Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia6401 Auburn Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 420-2512

Brighton Gardens 5620 Wesleyan Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4800

Carebridge Assisted Living220 Rainbow Ln. Chesapeake (757) 543-9773

Carrington Place of Chesapeake1017 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5500

Cedar Manor Assisted Living1324 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 548-4192

Charity House2614 Elkhart St. Chesapeake (757) 487-8094

Chesapeake Crossings Seniors Community1937 Robert Hall Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 545-1942

Chesapeake Home for Adults1012 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5597

Chesapeake Place 1508 Volvo Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 548-4795

Churchland House4916 W. Norfolk Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-1780

Colonial Home904 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-9737

Commonwealth Assisted Living440 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 431-8825

Consulate Healthcare 3900 Llewellyn Ave. Norfolk (757) 625-5363

Continuing Care Retirement Community1 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 233-7927

Deep Creek Manor900 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-9073

Dominion Village 2856 Forehand Dr. Chesapeake (757) 487-9400

Emily Green Shores Assisted Living500 Westmoreland Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-3442

Envoy of Thorton Hall827 Norview Ave. Norfolk (757) 853-6281

First Colonial Inn845 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-2884

Georgian Manor at Riverwalk651 Riverwalk Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 436-9618

Golden Living Center900 London Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 393-6864

Golden Living Community of Lynn Shores350 Lynn Shores Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 498-0187

Harbor’s Edge1 Colley Ave.Norfolk (757) 616-7900

Harbour Pointe Medical & Rehabilitation Center1005 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 623-5602

Harbourway Assisted Living1217 Alliance DriveVirginia Beach (757) 716-2150

Heritage Hall5580 Daniel Smith Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-7029

Indian River Retirement Community1012 Justis St. Chesapeake (757) 523-4659

Lake Prince Woods100 Anna Goode WaySuffolk (757) 923-5500

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital1309 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 461-5001

Lav’m Adult Care Residence912 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 546-2810

Leigh Hall Assisted Living890 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 461-5956

Lifeworks Rehab at Norfolk901 E. Princess Anne Rd. Norfolk (757) 626-1642

Lighthouse Pointe933 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 382-4911

Lillian’s Loving Care3736 Turnpike Rd. Portsmouth (757) 393-9241

Living Options of Chesapeake5028 Portsmouth Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 488-5488

Lucas Lodge Day Support1214 County St. Portsmouth (757) 558-1940

Lydia Roper Home127 E. 40th St. Norfolk (757) 622-6979

Marian Manor Assited Living & Retirement Community5345 Marian Ln. Virginia Beach (757) 456-5018

M.E. Cox Center for Elder Day Care644 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-4388

Mayfair House Assisted Living901 Enterprise Way Portsmouth (757) 397-3411

The Memory Center1853 Old Donation Pkwy.Virginia Beach (757) 412-1180

Oakwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center5520 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-3600

Our Lady of Perpetual Help4560 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-4211

Pacifica Senior Living 5417 Wesleyan DriveVirginia Beach (757) 490-6672

Parson’s Residential Care Center1005 Deep Creek Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 487-0487

Pinewood Inn Assisted Living1516 Harmon St. Norfolk (757) 588-4663

Province Place of DePaul6403 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 451-2400

Province Place of Maryview1 Bon Secours Way Portsmouth (757) 686-9100

Richardson Adult Care419 W. 28th St. Norfolk (757) 622-4363

Respite at the Beach800 Toledo Pl.Virginia Beach (757) 721-6466

Sentara Adult Day Care3751 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2850

Sentara Nursing Center776 Oak Grove Rd. Chesapeake (757) 261-40003750 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2700249 Newtown Rd. S. Norfolk (757) 892-55004201 Greenwood Dr. Portsmouth (757) 673-50001640 Old Donation Pkwy.Virginia Beach (757) 496-3939

Sentara Senior Community Care665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 121 Virginia Beach (757) 502-7800

Sentara Village778 Oak Grove Rd. Chesapeake (757) 261-40503751 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2800251 Newtown Rd. S. Norfolk (757) 892-5200

Shepherd’s Village at Park Avenue805 Park Ave. Norfolk (757) 625-1877

The Talbot on Granby6311 Granby St.Norfolk (757) 451-5100

Virginia Beach Estates937 Diamond Springs Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 493-9535

Virginia Beach Healthcare& Rehabilitation Center1801 Camelot Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3500

Virginia Home for Adults2701 Border Rd. Chesapeake (757) 545-6219

Westhaven Manor3610 County St. Portsmouth (757) 399-2754

Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay3100 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-1100 CARDIOLOGYRobert Accettola, MD Leslie Webb, MD3737 High St. Portsmouth (757) 686-9400

Herbert M. Brewer400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 205Norfolk (757) 622-6601

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

Cardiology Associates301 Goode Way, Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 399-26391030 Hill Point Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-0444

Cardiology Consultants100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 889-5351844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204Norfolk (757) 466-61001016 Independence Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 460-5070

Cardiovascular Associates Ltd.612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 547-92941708 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 395-5300

Cardiovascular Specialists3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 201Portsmouth (757) 483-6420

Lakeview Medical Center Cardiology600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8610Norfolk (757) 622-91922000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 925-0759

Tidewater Cardiology1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 460-3400100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 460-3400

Timothy L. Marshall, MD424 N. Main St., Ste. 3Suffolk (757) 539-6801

CARDIOVASCULAR & THORACIC SURGEONSBon Secours Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons3640 High StreetPortsmouth, Virginia 23707

Paul W. Braunstein, Jr., MD300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 491-64671016 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 491-6467

CHILDBIRTH RESOURCESBirth Matters VA1208 Advance RoadVirginia Beach (757) 631-0952

Suzanne Bruehl, CD (DONA)705 Simpkins Ln. Virginia Beach (757) 580-5942

Brandy Burd, CD (DONA)2337 S. Wolfsnare Virginia Beach (757) 761-4298

Kate Dundlow, CCE (EWI)1925 John Brown Ln.Virginia Beach (757) 479-1278

Nacy Goldman, LCCE, IBCLC, CD (DONA)150 Kingsley LaneNorfolk (757) 423-2810

Jennifer Green, AAHCC2253 Calvert St.Virginia Beach (757) 339-4315

Midwifery Center at DePaul Hospital150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-3443

Amara Minnis, CD (DONA), PCD (DONA)4869 Wyandotte Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 375-0939

Seven Cities Midwifery Care1700 Hampton Blvd., Ste. A Norfolk (757) 622-2791

Valentine Hosiptal Based Midwifery700 Independence Cir., Ste. 3AVirginia Beach (757) 473-2021

CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTUREAccident Injury Center3529 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0050

Active Wellness Chiropractic, Inc.738 W. 22nd St. Norfolk (757) 627-2222

Advanced Chiropractic Health Center5505 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-5505

Alliance Chiropractic & Rehabilitation220 S. Independence Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 460-7870

Alpine Accident & Health Center1427 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3229

Mathew Van Amberg, DC3101 Rose Hall ShopsVirginia Beach (757) 498-5433

ARE Health Center & Spa215 67th St. Virginia Beach (757) 437-7202

Armstrong Wellness Center1108 Eden Way N., Ste. EChesapeake (757) 436-1800

Atlantic Chiropractic & Rehabilitation115 Kempsville Rd.Chesapeake (757) 547-4325

Back to Health Chiropractic256-C N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4432

John P. Barone, DC5818-D Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 638-1800

Bawcom Chiropractic762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 786Virginia Beach (757) 490-7911

Bayside Chiropractic1658 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-5300

Beach Chiropractic Center2000 General Booth Blvd., Ste.101Virginia Beach (757) 430-0990

David N. Block, DC1108 Madison Plaza Chesapeake (757) 436-5428

Boaz Chiropractic Center5320 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 523-1111

Jason Bradecich, DC1139 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-4956

Cape Henry Chiropractic Wellness2244 Sunstates Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5444

Cedar Chiropractic Center1245 Cedar Rd., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 549-1664

Cedarwood Chiropractic Clinic740 Duke St. Norfolk (757) 625-4458

Chesapeake Chiropractic Health Center1129 Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 547-5510

Chesapeake Spine Center676 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 549-2273

Chirocare Chiropractic838-E Old George Washington Hwy. N.Chesapeake (757) 485-5666

Chiropractic Center of Virginia Beach525 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 190Virginia Beach (757) 473-9900

Chiropractic For Life800 S. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 111Chesapeake (757) 482-8445

Churchland Chiropractic3032 Tyre Neck Rd. Portsmouth (757) 484-7000

Coastal Chiropractic1812 Baltic Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 422-2260119 W. 21st St.Norfolk (757) 627-2700

Cornerstone Chiropractic Center1917 Laskin Rd., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 491-4600

Crago Family Chiropractic Center, PC4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 486-4772

Gary R. Detweiler, DC3529 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 463-0050

Dolmat & Geheren Chiropractic Clinic4301 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-0098

Downing Chiropractic Center711 W. Washington St. Suffolk (757) 934-8653

East Coast Clinic of Chiropractic1510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 100Suffolk (757) 483-0177

Wayne R. Eiban, DC5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 50Virginia Beach (757) 495-2228

Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture3105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 686-37161920 Centerville Tpke. Virginia Beach (757) 479-0626

Kim K. Fuller, DC106 Wimbledon Sq. Chesapeake (757) 436-1037

Global Healing Therapies2244 Sunstates Ct., Ste. 107Virginia Beach (757) 491-2598

Good Chiropractic325 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 340-5966

Great Neck Chiropractic, PC1432 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 481-9221

Green Run Chiropractic1190 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 468-5444

Ghent Chiropractic821 W. 21st St., Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 622-1222

Mithra Green, DC5267 Greenwitch Rd., Ste. 201 Virginia Beach (757) 313-6723

Greenbrier Family Chiropractic801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 118Chesapeake (757) 436-6677

Healing Hands Chiropractic Center321 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 306-4325

Health Links Chiropractic Clinic5265 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 557-0010

Hilltop Chiropractic & Massage Center901 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-2021

Holistic Healing Chiropractic 4652 Haygood Rd., Ste. CVirginia Beach (757) 363-0118

Hollifield Chiropractic Center2953 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-8700

In Good Hands ChiropracticRosemont Chiropractic397 Little Neck Rd., Bldg. 3400, Ste. 108 Virginia Beach (757) 431-2225

Island Chiropractic2260 Seashore Shoppes Virginia Beach (757) 496-3353

Jarrett Chiropractic, PC537 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0193

Virginia L. Jones, DC1545 E. Bayview Blvd.Norfolk (757) 749-6929

Kempsville Chiropractic1932 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 3 Virginia Beach (757) 467-5258

Harold Kornylak, DO1432 E. Bay Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3294

Lehew Chiropractic & Acupuncture1369 Laskin Rd., Ste. 4 Virginia Beach (757) 498-9000

Liebell Clinic of Specific Chiropractic477 Viking Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 631-9799

Lifeline Family Chiropractic Center, PC613 Butterfly Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-8802

Lightkeeper Chiropractic325 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 518-0964

Lynnhaven Chiropractic Clinic228 N. Lynnhaven Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-4824

Medical Acupuncture Clinic840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 102BVirginia Beach (757) 351-6226

Douglas J. Montagna, DC548 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-5525

Morgan Wellness Center3980 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-8455

Amanda J. Meyers, DC2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 103 Virginia Beach (757) 510-4977

Carl D. Nelson, DC968 S. Oriole Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 422-4536


Dean Newman, DC1139-G Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-66693100 London Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-4577

Newtown Chiropractic Center152 Newtown Rd., Ste. 116Virginia Beach (757) 490-9717

Norfolk Acupuncture819 W. 21st St.Norfolk (757) 622-7145

Norfolk Chiropractic Center2200 Colonial Avenue, Ste. 2Norfolk (757) 622-8777

Norview Family & Chiropractic6202 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk (757) 855-1099

Ocean Lightforce Chiropractic210 25th St. Virginia Beach (757) 425-1421

Ocean View Chiropractic961 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-4000

Charles L. O’Dea, DC416 Market St. Suffolk (757) 539-2244

Olde Towne Family Chiropractic355 Crawford St. Portsmouth (757) 399-4700

Orchard Square Chiropractic1528 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 547-1110

Pembroke Chiropractic, PC4668 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 490-5828

Planet Chiropractic1409 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 410-2793

Portsmouth Chiropractic Center3500 Queen St. Portsmouth (757) 399-7300

Precision Spinal Care1305 Executive Blvd., Ste. 170Chesapeake (757) 382-5555

Premier Health Chiropractic333 Kellam Rd., Ste. 1100Virginia Beach (757) 962-6191

Pro Adjuster Chiropractic Clinic525 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 190Virginia Beach (757) 473-9900

Professional Chiropractic5350 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 424-2626

Progressive Chiropractic4740 Baxter Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-8555

Reed Chiropractic1464 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Ste. 13Chesapeake (757) 546-8888

Reinhold Chiropractic Group4640 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 460-2522

Sea Pines Chiropractic, PC2712 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-0040

Barbara Sikes, DC1856 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-9698

Skelton Chiropractic Clinics4867 Baxter Rd., Ste. 107Virginia Beach (757) 497-15555762 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 853-2775

Slone Chiropractic Clinics2469 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-4100111 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 623-77763208 Stamford Rd. Portsmouth (757) 483-3390

Smith Chiropractic2468-A E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 588-0609

The Spine Group2416 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-2000

Spine & Orthopedic Pain Center6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 303A Norfolk (757) 333-3360113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 400Chesapeake (757) 333-3360

Barry H. Stewart, DC630-B Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-4000

Stickell Chiropractic936 General Booth Blvd., Ste. CVirginia Beach (757) 422-2232

Strawbridge Family Chiropractic2105 McComas Way, Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 430-8000

Thalia Chiropractic Center4136 Bonney Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-2817

Thesier Chiropractic240 Mustang Trail Virginia Beach (757) 486-3222

Paul R. Thompson, DC2709 Salem Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-0022

Tidewater Acupuncture & Wellness837 First Colonial Rd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 428-4286

Total Health Center1801 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 363-8571

Vanella Chiropractic4667 Haygood Rd., Ste. 503-C Virginia Beach (757) 270-1333

Vella Chiropractic Center4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 110 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4772

Vohringer & Bryant Chiropractic4219-A Indian River Rd. Chesapeake (757) 420-8620

Ward’s Corner Chiropractic7400 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-8908

Western Branch FamilyChiropractic Center3115 Western Branch Blvd., Ste. 108Chesapeake (757) 483-6000

Richard S. Wright, DC820 Shirley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-1546

Wynkoop Family Chiropractic1092 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 518-0960

James Yeates, DC1023 Laskin Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 227-5465

CLINICAL RESEARCHBrighton Research Group780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 285Virginia Beach (757) 368-0672

Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 402Norfolk (757) 627-74462000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 923-9605

EVMS Clinical Research Center601 Colley Ave.Norfolk (757) 446-5808

Foundation for Urological Research6333 Center Dr.Norfolk (757) 457-5166

Independence Family MedicineClinical Research813 Independence Blvd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 333-7625

Institute of Anti-Aging Research933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 113Virginia Beach (757) 417-8300

Professional Place Medical Group, LLC932 Professional Pl., Ste. 201Chesapeake (757) 481-9406

Sentara Norfolk General Cancer Resource Center600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-4268

Virginia Clinical Research601 Medical TowerNorfolk (757) 625-0151

DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTHPeter Adams, DDS4312 Holland Rd., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 498-6420

Advanced Sedation Dentistry616 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 769-7155

Albinder Orthodontics528 Albemarle Dr. Chesapeake (757) 547-21344291 Holland Rd., Ste. 112Virginia Beach (757) 495-7866

Althouse Carroll & Alperin3410 County St. Portsmouth (757) 393-2568

J. Wesley Anderson Jr., DDS1658 Pleasure House Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 464-1964

Robert E. Anderson, DDS2490-A Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-3000

Artful Smiles506 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 227-3401

Stephen Asam, DDS632 Cedar Rd., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 436-3595

Associated Dental Care814 Newtown Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-0419

Azalea Family Dentistry7913 Azalea Garden Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-4433

Ted L. Bachas, DDS6550 Townpoint Rd., Ste. 105Suffolk (757) 483-6155

Robert T. Banes, DDS3617 Dam Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-3741

John P. Baker, DDS1170 Lexan Ave., Ste. 187Norfolk (757) 440-1360

Robert K. Barbour, DMD2520 Gilmerton Rd. Chesapeake (757) 487-4121

Bruce K. Barr, DDS Kenneth W. Marinak, DDS350 Johnstown Rd., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 548-2553853 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-04041369 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-0005

Truman Baxter, DDSAdam Hogan, DDS 2021 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-3514

Wolfgang Bay, DDS1625 Salem Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 495-6005

Bay Colony Dentistry32cnd Street & Holly RoadVirginia Beach (757) 321-1300

Beach Dental1000 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 496-0993

Beach Endodontics1432 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 486-7857

Frank Beale, DDSMichael Maugeri, DDS 3720 Holland Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 340-0446

Jeffrey R. Bek, DDS1767 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 426-6151

Allan L. Bergano, DDS256 N. Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-2988

Paul N. Berger, DDS2404 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 106Virginia Beach (757) 498-7878

Rashimi Bhatt, DDS5660 Indian River Rd., Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 523-0898

Frederick T. Birsch, DDS3413 South St. Portsmouth (757) 393-9929

Bivins Orthodontics220 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 546-3888

John J. Blaszcak, DDS3400 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 427-1301

Phillip A. Blythe, DDS3872 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-0740

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

Travis Bohrer, DDS1577 General Booth Blvd., Ste. 107Virginia Beach (757) 428-8282

Bonney Road Dental3933 Bonney Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 631-97001832 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 479-1610

Bonnie, Bonnie & Horowitz7400 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 587-7400

Darrell L. Boyce, DDS Family Dentistry1711 Parkview Dr. Chesapeake (757) 424-6580

James H. Boyd Jr., DDS549 E. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 9Norfolk (757) 623-4820

Anita Brabson, DDS3620 County St. Norfolk (757) 397-8877

Dwight J. Bradshaw, DDS5501 Bennets Pasture Rd. Suffolk (757) 484-1444

Bredologos Family Dentistry1917 Laskin Rd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 425-1828

Paul M. Brickman, DDS351 Edwin Dr., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 499-9839

Derrick M. Broadaway, DDS3325 Taylor Rd., Ste. 112Chesapeake (757) 686-30333809 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 111Virginia Beach (757) 471-6672

Townsend Brown Jr., DDS1300 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 5Virginia Beach (757) 467-7797

William E. Brown, DDS549 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-8884

Tanya Brown, DMD Roxzanne Amos, DMD129 Hanbury Rd., Ste. 101Chesapeake (757) 546-5262

Bowman R. Browne, DDS5705 Lee Farm Ln., Ste. BSuffolk (757) 484-0600

Morton A. Brownstein, DDS7909 Bison Ave. Norfolk (757) 588-7673

Oduyelu A. Bukola, DDS2125 McComas Way, Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 563-2670

John W. Burton III, DDS108 Western Ave. Suffolk (757) 539-3151

Bussey, Mayo & Archer1200 Battlefield Blvd N.Chesapeake (757) 436-42272995 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-2167477 Viking Dr., Ste. 215Virginia Beach (757) 486-5428

Robert A. Candler, DDS & Associates116 Janaf Office Building Norfolk (757) 461-8173

Jerry Caravas, Jr., DDS1539 Amberly Forest Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-6020

Cecil J. Carrol, DDS4310 Indian River Rd., Ste. 1Chesapeake (757) 420-8790

L. H. Cash, DDS E. J. Weisberg, DDS801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 103Norfolk (757) 440-0044

Pedro L. Casingal, Jr., DDS810 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake (757) 482-7977

Kenneth J. Cavallari, DDS984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 412-0235505 Independence Pkwy., Ste. 108Chesapeake (757) 412-0235

Leon A. Cerniway, DMD109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. H Chesapeake (757) 547-9339

Peggy M. Chappell, DMD2303 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-9481

James Y. Chau, DDS, MS1724 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-1894

Jack I. Cherin, DMD Osama Modjadidi, DDS5101 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-8611

Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics905 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 106Chesapeake (757) 548-30304169 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-25251368 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-83001055 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 474-1200

Chung Family Dentistry7510 Granby St., Ste. 1Norfolk (757) 587-5955

Jerry C. Clarke, DDS2490 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-93981510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 400Suffolk (757) 686-8400

Carrie Clarkson, DDSGary Newell, DDS5333 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-1507

Dennis Cleckner, DDS228 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 340-3231

Earnest D. Coalter, DDS933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 491-8075

Howard Cobb, DDS, PC2605 Moses Crandy Trail, Ste. BChesapeake (757) 558-0600

Mellanda Colson, DDS1021 Sunset Dr. Norfolk (757) 587-1485

Sharon Y. Colvin, DDS113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 101Chesapeake (757) 548-5619

Trent Conelias, DDS6033 Providence Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 424-2672110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 303Norfolk (757) 489-1511

Kevin C. Cooper, DDS3105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-5152

John C. Cranham, DDS1207 Volvo ParkwayChesapeake (757) 465-8900

Melvin E. Cruser III, DDS1209 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-3111

James W. Dale, DDS1453 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 467-9622

Debra A. Davis, DDS1020 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-0723

Thomas J. Demayo, DDS762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 400Virginia Beach (757) 557-0600

Michael S. Denbar, DDS1245 Cedar Rd., Ste. LChesapeake (757) 382-9336

Thomas James Dilaura, Jr., DDS9323 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-6257

Dodson Endodontics756 MaGuire Place Suffolk (757) 923-90001510 Breezeport Way, Ste. 400Suffolk (757) 638-4500

Richard P. Dolenuck, DDS4169 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 463-3834

Mary Dooley, DDS401 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 122Virginia Beach (757) 486-4880

Thomas Dusek, DDS104 American Legion Rd., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 484-9300

East Coast Center for Cosmetic Dentistry3304 Arctic Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 481-3305

Eastern Virginia Family & Cosmetic Dentistry3221 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 483-6297

Randy Eberly, DDS801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 423-3029

Robert M. Edmonds, DDS2003 Meade Pkwy., Ste. CSuffolk (757) 539-9484

Anthony A. Elgohairy, DMD3115 Western Branch Blvd. Ste. 103Chesapeake (757) 484-4197

Marybeth Fasano, DDS984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 412-2235

Michael Fernandez, DDS5121 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 497-4825

Kevin Finnerty, DDS5505 Indian River Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 424-6644

Scott Flood, DDS Thoedore R. Smith Jr., DDS Stephanie C. Smith, DDS4221 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-3919

Michael Folck, DDS1385 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-7440

The Foleck Center for Cosmetic Implant & Restorative Dentistry201 College Place, Ste. 111Norfolk (757) 623-0283241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 965-7696

Alan Forbes, DDSAlbert Soloman, DDS805 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 125Chesapeake (757) 547-2171

Ben Foster Jr., DDS3800 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. FChesapeake (757) 484-8564

David K. Foster, DDS, FAGD609 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8852

Frank Johnston Family Dentistry1222 Chesapeake Ave. Chesapeake (757) 543-3517

Rita Frazier, DDS136 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 587-6399

Ronald Fuhrmann, DDS232 Business Park Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-8465

Catherine Oden Fulton, DDS5660 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-3794110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 403Norfolk (757) 489-1331

Ann-Marie Funda, DDS1752 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3862

Randall Furman, DDS Len Futermon, DDS, FAGD879 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 109Virginia Beach (757) 468-4684

Ghent Family Dentistry2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk (757) 626-0633

David Gladstone, DDS James Salerno, DDS5318 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-3657

Harvey Glick, DDS528 Albermarle Dr., Ste. 220Chesapeake (757) 547-5105

Stephen Goldstein, DDS6263 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-1285

Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants1127 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 412-2002

Shantala Gowda, DDS397 Little Neck Rd., Bldg. 3400, Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 498-5142

David Graham, DDS524 Albermarle Dr., Ste. 9Chesapeake (757) 547-7070

Roosevelt Green Jr., DDS600 Green St. Portsmouth (757) 399-3752

Greenbrier Dental Center1059 Eden Way N., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 547-2266

Kenneth Grindlay, DDS228 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake (757) 482-0026

Grundy Dental Care1805 Laskin Rd. Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 321-1870

Alfred R. Guthrie, Jr., DDS 3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 400Virginia Beach (757) 340-1465

Steve A. Gwaltney, DDS2486 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-3021

A. L. Halstead III, DDS2245 W. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 1Virginia Beach (757) 481-7392

Christopher Hamlin, DDS1806 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 627-7550

Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 412-1400

Harbour View Dental Center5837 Harbour View Blvd.Suffolk (757) 686-3636

Kenneth E. Hardy, DDS1622 Holland Rd. Suffolk (757) 539-2998

Berard Harrison, DDS4600 Westgrove Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1222

Gary Hartman, DDS, MS, LTD240 Mustang Trail, Ste. 1Virginia Beach (757) 498-5480

Hatcher Orthodontics3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 488-6080

Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic344 Effingham St. Portsmouth (757) 399-4588

Steven P. Hearne, DDS1034 Hill Point Blvd. N. Suffolk (757) 925-0407

A. Clayborn Hendricks, DDS737 Little Neck Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 486-4469

Heriford & Heriford2003 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-5239

Barry L. Herman, DDSGregory Schrumps, DDS1300 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 1Virginia Beach (757) 467-8181

Mark J. Hermelin, DDS337 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 497-4746

Grover C. Hill, Jr. DDS195 S. Rosemont Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-6988

David S. Hirschler II, DDS E. Thompson Witte, DDS5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 213Norfolk (757) 461-3660

J. Matthew Hogendobler, DMD1729 Wildwood Dr., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 481-5454

Georgia Holton, DDS5589 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-1421

Kevin F. Honor’e, DDS2370 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 588-8162

Hooper Dentistry840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 417-7300

Thomas U. Hopkins, DDS7923 Halprin Dr. Norfolk (757) 587-0874

Abbey Horowitz, DDS2142 Great Neck Square Virginia Beach (757) 481-3699

Eric A. Hosek, DDS1357 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 481-5900

Robert J. Howard, DDS308 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5245

R. Leroy Howell, Sr., DDSRalph L. Howell, Jr., DDS102 Western Ave. Suffolk (757) 539-7695

Robert W. Howell, DDS110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 312Norfolk (757) 423-5894

Douglas John Hughes, DDS, PC1542 E. Bayview Blvd. Norfolk (757) 583-1212

Joseph C. Hughes, Jr., DDS109 Byron St. Chesapeake (757) 436-4214

Robert A. Iervolino, DDS, PC987 Providence Square Sh. Ctr. Virginia Beach (757) 495-2100

Daniel W. Ingram, DDS1212 Lake James Dr., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 420-4214

Thomas J. Ishom, DDS PC3217-C Western Branch Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 484-3729

Arthur Rex Jenkins, DDS836 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-8747

Harry Jenkins, DDS, PC1220 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 120Chesapeake (757) 547-9616

Kevin D. Jennings, DDS211 Providence Rd., Ste. 11Chesapeake (757) 523-9002

Frank A. Johnston, DDS1222 Chesapeake Ave.Chesapeake (757) 543-3517

Kail & Cox, DDS5717 Churchland Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 484-1675

David L. Kaiser, DDS5261 Challedon Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-2444

Marvin Kaplan, DDS113 Byron St. Chesapeake (757) 436-4302

Aspasia Kapsalas, DDS1832 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 479-1610

Allen C. Karp, DDS4676 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-5010

Kempsville Dental Care5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 495-3074

Robert Kenney, DDS1206 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-8404

Alan Kessler, DDSTiffany Kessler, DDS2404 Potters Rd., Ste. 400 Virginia Beach (757) 340-8805

Christopher T. King, DDS4605 Haygood Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-6228

Klar & Voorhies Orthodontics1230 Progressive Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-1919

Ronald A. Kondoff, DMD5291 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 2Virginia Beach (757) 493-8100


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Loel Payne, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates Shoulder Specialists. He completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He has written multiple articles and book chapters and lectured nationally on shoulder conditions.

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I injured my shoulder several months ago and it is still painful. What could be wrong?

A: Each year an estimated four million people seek medi-cal attention for shoulder injuries. As a shoulder surgeon, I frequently see patients with one of three main shoulder complaints: their shoulder is unstable after an injury or dislo-cation, their shoulder is stiff and they have limited movement, or they feel pain and weakness when trying to reach over-head—pain that often gets worse at night. Here’s a look at the three most common sources of shoulder pain:

Shoulder instability is more prevalent in younger patients and often occurs after a fall when the ball (humeral head) of the shoulder joint is knocked out of the socket (glenoid). The cartilage (labrum) that supports the glenoid may tear, or the ligaments that connect the humeral head to the glenoid may stretch. This injury can lead to a continuing sensation that the shoulder is slipping out of its socket.

Shoulder stiffness, or “frozen shoulder,” is a condition where the shoulder spontaneously stiffens and becomes pain-ful even though the patient has not experienced an injury. For reasons not well understood, the lining of the shoulder joint thickens and contracts, thus limiting movement. The condi-tion is more common in middle-aged women and is particu-larly worse in diabetics. People often tolerate a stiff, painful shoulder for months until they can’t reach behind their back or out to the side. Arthritis of the shoulder causes similar symptoms but can be ruled out with X-ray imaging.

Rotator cuff pain is the most common cause of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles and their tendons that attach to the humeral head. Rotator cuff pain is usu-ally caused by inflammation of the tendons, a condition called tendonitis or bursitis. The bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that rests on top of the rotator cuff tendons and helps lubricate the tendons as they glide under the acromion, a bony ledge found on top of the shoulder. If a bone spur develops here, it pinches or rubs (impinges) on the tendons and bursa, causing bursitis. Repetitive overhead motion produces a similar type of pain. The outer portion of the upper arm hurts each time the arm is raised overhead (some people feel pain when lying on their side, which makes sleeping uncomfortable). The rotator cuff tendons can also tear as a result of repetitive rubbing, similar to how rubbing an old rope between your hands will cause it to tear, as a result of a traumatic injury such as a fall. The pain of a rotator cuff tear is similar to that caused by bursitis, but the night pain is worse and weakness in the shoulder and arm may develop.

Q: What are my treatment options for chronic shoulder pain?

A: Exercises designed to strengthen the rotator cuff are often the best means of treating shoulder instability caused by stretched ligaments. A torn labrum, however—especially in younger patients—often requires a surgical repair to prevent further dislocation.

If detected early, a frozen shoulder can be managed with non-surgical interventions such as anti-inflammatory medica-tions (e.g., ibuprofen), physical therapy to stretch the shoulder and cortisone injections into the joint. Sometimes a patient will benefit from physical manipulation—stretching the shoulder while a patient is under anesthesia—to help regain mobility in the shoulder. If other measures fail, a surgeon can cut through the tight areas of the joint’s lining to improve movement.

Bursitis pain usually resolves with rest, ice and occasional medication. Physical therapy or a cortisone injection may be needed if the pain persists. Arthroscopic surgery to remove the bone spur and inflamed bursa is recommended as a last resort treatment.

Complete rotator cuff tears do not heal without surgery, though some patients choose to live with the condition.

Q: Is shoulder surgery painful? How long is the recovery time?

A: Advancements in the understanding of shoulder injuries as well as newer treatment options are dramatically improving surgical outcomes with better results and reduced pain. For most patients, today’s surgeons can restore shoulder function to near normal.

In the past, shoulder repairs were done through large, open incisions and required an overnight hospital stay. Modern arthroscopic techniques now allow surgeons to repair tears di-rectly, without compromising other structures in the shoulder.

Arthroscopic surgery works like this: A small camera is inserted into the shoulder joint to inspect the problem, and the tear is repaired through two or three additional quarter-inch incisions. Anchors that are eventually absorbed by the body are inserted into the bone where the rotator cuff tendon or cartilage has torn, and sutures are passed through the torn tissue and tied to secure the repair. The surgery is performed in an outpatient setting and can be done without general anesthesia. There is still a lengthy three-to four-month recov-ery process involved, but sparing healthy tissues starts the patient on the right path toward full rehabilitation.


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John L. Kordulak, DDS855 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 495-4700

Robert P. Korman, DDS1115 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-4060

James E. Krochmal, DDS801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 107Norfolk (757) 440-7777

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Neil A. Landy, DDS281 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 490-3830

Steven L. Lang, DDS2836 Meadow Dr. Chesapeake (757) 483-4878

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John B. Lapetina, Jr. DDS9601 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 588-0276

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Larry L. Legum, DDS113 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 547-9401

Stanley H. Legum, DDS4322 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-3318

Lawrence Leibowitz, DDS1932 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 424-3555

Jeffrey R. Leidy, DMD1301 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 362-9660

Francis Lesinski, DDS4409 George Washington Hwy. Portsmouth (757) 485-2222

Paul Letellier, DDS133 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 436-0026

Mary H. Lewis, DDS328 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 631-9200

Charles Llewellyn, DDS933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. RVirginia Beach (757) 428-2571

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

Patricia A. Lott, DDS, PC762 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-4707

Evelyn Luma, DDS1248 Gunn Hall Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 430-2600

Marshall A. Lyall, DDS5291 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 2Virginia Beach (757) 493-8100

Ronald D. Lynch, DDS, PC369 Johnstown Rd. Chesapeake (757) 546-0301

Alan W. Mahanes, DDS2521 North Landing Virginia Beach (757) 430-9448

Lekshmi Mahesh, DDS5511 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 499-7300

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Louis J. Marconyak, DDS351 Edwin Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-3530

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Robyn K. Marshall, DDS1062 Laskin Rd., Ste. 14-AVirginia Beach (757) 428-2121Medical Tower, Ste. 708Norfolk (757) 627-1882

Anthony Martin, DDS110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 105Norfolk (757) 489-1600

Frederick E. Martin III, DDS1709 Colley Ave., Ste. 203Norfolk (757) 627-8303

J. B. Martin IV, DDS730 High St., Ste. 200Portsmouth (757) 397-9801

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Robert Mealy, DDS2737 Campostella Rd. Chesapeake (757) 543-7973

James Meares, DDS5241 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 497-0450

Darrell Meeks, DDS281 Independence Blvd., Bldg. 1Virginia Beach (757) 499-5909

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Brian P. Midgette, DDS3326 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake (757) 483-4700

William Midkiff, DDS2149 Old Greenbrier Rd. Chesapeake (757) 424-5822

Jan Milner, DDS1113 Eden Way N. Chesapeake (757) 436-1200

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Marshall Morrison, DDS4237 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-1243

Melvin Morrison, DDS1230 Progressive Dr. Chesapeake (757) 549-10491157 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-0020904 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-8000

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David P. Mueller, DDS968 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-80661200 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 496-8066

Alan D. Nachman, DDS508 N. Birdneck Rd., Ste. EVirginia Beach (757) 422-8885

Nanesmond Suffolk Dentistry1005 Commercial Ln. Suffolk (757) 934-8500

Gary Newell, DDS5333 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-1507

Arthur A. Nido, DDS525 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8155

James H. Nottingham, DDS142 W. York St. Norfolk (757) 623-9545

Vernon O’Berry, Jr., DDS1062 Laskin Rd., Ste. 14-AVirginia Beach (757) 425-8055708 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 627-1882

Oceana Family Dentistry940 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-1155

Oceanfront Dentistry501 21st St. Virginia Beach (757) 428-6656

Oceanfront Endodontics1200 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 333-3399

Fred P. Ochave, DMD289 Independence Blvd. Ste. 229Virginia Beach (757) 497-1618

Thomas O’Hara, DDS242 Mustang Trail, Ste. 9Virginia Beach (757) 340-1153

Tracy Oliver, DDS2484 N. Landing Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-5480

Charles K. Olson, DDS Glen W. Fritz, DDS4037 Taylor Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 484-9441

Edward S. O’Keefe, DDS1232 W. Little Creek Rd.Norfolk (757) 440-7955

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons: Reconstructive, Dentoalveolar, & Implant Surgery3116 Tyre Neck Rd.Portsmouth (757) 483-21102441 Pruden Blvd.Suffolk (757) 934-0767

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David M. Pate, DDS Jennifer Waterman, DDS905 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 102Chesapeake (757) 425-2332303 35th St., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 547-2770

Robert Pellerin, DDS351 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 490-2017

Pembroke Family Dental Care4400 Corporation Ln., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 499-3522

Louis Peron, DDS MS501 Independence Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 436-6778641 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 467-2102

Gail Plauka, DDS & Associates350 Johnstown Rd., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 482-4777

Robert Pope, DDS1609 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-3321

Paul Prillaman, DDS905 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 101Chesapeake (757) 547-2820

William Pruden, DMD1421 Kempsville Rd., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 549-8077

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Quarles Dermatology291 Independence Blvd. Bldg. 4, Ste. 522Virginia Beach (757) 490-6635

Samuel T. Selden, MD200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 309Chesapeake (757) 547-9241

Larry O. Sharpe, MD160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 504Norfolk (757) 489-2273

Tompkins Dermatology5249 Providence RdVirginia Beach (757) 467-39001157 First Colonial, Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 333-8001

Katherine A. Treherne, MD142 West York St., Ste 605 Norfolk (757) 623-9919

Virginia Beach Dermatology5320 Providence Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 523-4800

Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 215Norfolk (757) 455-5009

Virginia Skin Clinic241 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 210Norfolk (757) 961-2961

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGINGAdvanced Imaging Center1975 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Suite 100Virginia Beach (757) 507-0100

Bon Secours Health Center atHarbour View5818 Harbour View Blvd.Suffolk (757) 673-5800

Bon Secours Health Center at Virginia Beach828 Healthy WayVirginia Beach (757) 889-CARE

Eugene Y. Chang, MD, FACS355 Crawford Street, Suite 300Portsmouth (757) 396-6333

Chesapeake Diagnostic Imaging676 Kingsborough Square, Ste. AChesapeake (757) 547-4155

Diagnostic Health171 Kempsville Rd., Bldg. CNorfolk (757) 671-8500676 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 547-4155

First Colonial Diagnostic Center1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 395-6464

Hampton Roads Radiology Associates110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 305Norfolk (757) 889-5422

Lakeview Medical Center Radiology2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-0251

Life Diagnostic Imaging1020 Independence Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 963-6295

Medical Center Radiologists6330 N. Center Dr., Ste. 220, Bldg. 13Norfolk (757) 466-0089

Mid-Atlantic Imaging Centers300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 302Chesapeake (757) 312-8403844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 210Norfolk (757) 461-61311181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 228-1600

MRI & CT Diagnostics4668 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 109Virginia Beach (757) 671-11441554 River Birch Run N.Chesapeake(757) 671-1144

Princess Anne Oncology Radiology1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 507-0425

Radiation Therapy at Bon Secours150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-5238

Radiology at Chesapeake Regional Hospital736 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-6124

Radiology at Maryview Medical Center3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-2465

Sentara Advanced Imaging Center890 Kempsville Rd.Norfolk (757) 261-0800

Sentara Belle Harbour3920-A Bridge Rd.Suffolk (800) SENTARA

Sentara Radiation Oncology600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-3483100 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 395-8610

Virginia Beach Radiology1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 9Virginia Beach (757) 481-1175

Wainwright Diagnostic Center229 W. Bute St., Ste. 600Norfolk (757) 388-1880

ENDOCRINOLOGYEndocrinology Consultants1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 496-90201020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 460-6222713 Volvo Parkway, Suite 103Chesapeake (757) 609-3404

Endocrinology & Diabetes Center3217 Stamford Rd.Portsmouth (757) 484-7822

Streletz Diabetes Center855 W. Brambleton Ave.Norfolk (757) 446-5908

FAMILY PRACTICEAdvantage Family Care3105 American Legion Rd., Ste. FChesapeake (757) 686-3999

Atwood Family Medical Center101 Knell’s Ridge Rd., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 436-1234

Bayside Family Practice2017 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 318-6900

Bayview Medical Associates1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 460-6222

Bayview Medical Center7924 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 587-0157

Bennetts Creek Family Medicine5622 Bennetts Pasture Rd.Suffolk (757) 484-3472

Bon Secours Medcare5615 High St. West, Suite APortsmouth (757) 487-9200

Bon Secours Medical Associates828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220Virginia Beach (757) 305-1797

Bon Secours Providence Medical Associates5301 Providence Road, Ste. 90Virginia Beach (757) 495-6896

Boulevard Medical Center1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 460-3330

Cedar Road Medical Associates1419 Cedar Rd.Chesapeake (757) 549-0222

Anthony C. Cetrone, MD4700 George Washington Hwy.Portsmouth (757) 487-9200

Cedar Road Medical Associates1419 Cedar Road, Suite 101Chesapeake (757) 842-6180

Chesapeake Medical Associates213 Riverwalk Pkwy., Ste. 101 Chesapeake (757) 548-1400

Chesport Family Medicine301 Goode Way, Ste. 204Portsmouth (757) 397-5301

Chimney Hill Medical Associates & Urgent Care3745 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 962-8720

Christian Medical Associates4654 Haygood Rd., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 363-1000

Deep Creek Family Practice2605 Moses Grandy Trail, Ste. DChesapeake (757) 485-3600

DePaul Medical Associates100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 889-4280

Doctors on Call5232 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-0303


Dr Rhee & Associates3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 303Virginia Beach (757) 340-0962

Eagle Harbor Medical Associates13609 Carrolton Blvd., Ste 11Carrollton (757) 238-8751

EVMS Ghent Family Medicine721 Fairfax Ave.Norfolk (757) 446-5955

Executive Health Care4867 Baxter Rd. Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 473-9300

Family Medical Practicioners1147 Independence Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207

Family Medicine Center1201 Lake James Dr., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 523-0022

Family Medicine at Princess Anne1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 300 Virginia Beach (757) 507-0305

Family Medicine Health Care5911 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-3333

Family Physicians of Chesapeake111 Mill Creek Pkwy., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 558-8210

Family Physicians of Great Bridge308 Cedar Lakes Drive, Suite 105Chesapeake (757) 436-4000

Family Physicians of Tidewater110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 202Norfolk (757) 889-6520

Family Practice Specialists & Urgent Care816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 363-6800

First Care616 Happy Acres Rd. Chesapeake (757) 485-50274057 Taylor Rd., Ste. PChesapeake (757) 484-30124053 Taylor Rd., Ste. KChesapeake (757) 483-64012595 Victory Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 487-49493706 Winchester Dr., Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 393-41241105 Halifax Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-83233235 Academy Ave., Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 484-7386

Angel Galdini, MD3706 Winchester Drive, Ste. 200Portsmouth (757) 393-4124

Great Neck Family Practice1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 395-6630

Greenbrier Family Medical Center801 Volvo Pkwy., Suite 111 Chesapeake (757) 548-0099

Greenbrier Family Practice1021 Eden Way N., Ste. 108Chesapeake (757) 547-0999

Green Run Family Practice Center3396 Holland Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 427-9194

Alesia W. Griffin, MD2147 Old Greenbrier Rd., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 366-0692

Rafael F. Guanzon, MD704 London Blvd., Ste. APortsmouth (757) 399-0513

Gregory Haase, MD1856 Colonial Medical Ct., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 499-9671

Hague Medical Associates400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 201Norfolk (757) 627-6220

Hampton Roads Family Practice665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 490-1226

Hanbury Family Medicine129 Hanbury Rd. W., Ste. 103Chesapeake (757) 410-4488

Harbour View Family Practice5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. B-2Suffolk (757) 673-5890

Indian River Family Practice1016 Justis St. Chesapeake (757) 420-8297

Integrated Medical Services1446 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204AVirginia Beach (757) 474-7460

Intracoastal Family Practice633 S. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 233-4743

Kempsville Primary Medical Center5136 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 473-0003

Abdur Khan, MD4221 Pleasant Valley Road, Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 495-7420

DePaul Medical Associates100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 889-4280

Lakeview Medical Center Family Practice2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-02514868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7900

Lifeway Family Physicians1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 4Virginia Beach (757) 481-3770

Little Creek Medical Associates1326 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-6338

Little Neck Medical Associates & Urgent Care2859 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-4901

Main Street Physicians1417 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. 360Chesapeake (757) 925-1866

Maryview Foundation Health Clinic3600 High St.Portsmouth (757) 213-3100

Medical Care +6204 N. Military Hwy.Norfolk (757) 855-1900

Medical Practicioners1147 Independence Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207

Mid-Atlantic Family Medicine828 Healthy Way, Ste. 350Virginia Beach (757) 705-5265

Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice2897 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 484-7248

Nelson M. Karp Medical Center460 S. Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-3439

Nimmo Wellness2125 McComas Way, Ste. 101 Virginia Beach (757) 427-7690

Now Care Medical Associates6632 Indian River Road, Suite 103Virginia Beach (757) 424-4442

Oceanfront Family Practice303 35th St., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 425-1354

Olde Towne Family Practice640 North St. Portsmouth (757) 397-1246

Oral Surgery of Tidewater933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 205 Virginia Beach (757) 425-57812100 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-70385720 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 499-6886

Patient Choice957 W. 21st St., Ste. ENorfolk (757) 622-83581232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 425-8590

Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach1815 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-7373

Portlock Medical Center3906 Bainbridge Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 545-5073

Portsmouth Family Practice600 Crawford St., Ste. 300Portsmouth (757) 397-6344

Portsmouth Medical Associates301 Goode Way, Ste. 105Portsmouth (757) 393-5996

Premier Primary Care, PLC113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 201Chesapeake (757) 410-8745

Primary Care Physicians of Hampton Roads1200 S Military Hwy., Ste. 101Chesapeake (757) 424-5778

Princess Anne Family Practice1380 Tuscany Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 301-9200

Princess Anne Medical Associates1925 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 689-8430

Providence Road Family Practice & Urgent Care5320 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 413-7900

Roosevelt Family Practice2203 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 583-2181

Sentara Family Medicine Physicians3920 Bridge Road, Suite 207Suffolk (757) 983-2200

Skees Family Practice425 W. 20th St., Ste. 1Norfolk (757) 623-8642

Suffolk Medical Associates2401 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 3Suffolk (757) 923-9660

Tidewater Family Medical Care516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 103 Chesapeake (757) 495-0606

Towne Center Medical Associates4445 Corporation Lane, Ste. 120Virginia Beach (757) 213-6980

Virginia Beach Family Practice1024 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 321-4030

Volvo Medical Associates713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 548-0076

Wellspring Family Medical Center801 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 312-0166

Western Branch Family Practice3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 686-5673

WestSide Medical Associates229 W. Bute St., Ste. 500Norfolk (757) 388-1050

FITNESS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENTAnytime Fitness2406 E. Little Creek Rd., Ste. BNorfolk (757) 383-62981274 N. Great Neck Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 227-94471464 Mount Pleasant Rd.Chesapeake (757) 410-5300

ATC Fitness7401 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 489-1444

Bally Total Fitness3960 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 340-48001501 Ring Rd.Chesapeake (757) 420-0310

Bayside Wellness and Fitness1608 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-3333

Beach Weight Loss Wellness Fitness Spa2720 N. Mall Drive, Ste. 128Virginia Beach (757) 463-6398

Best Body Co700 19th St. Virginia Beach (757) 428-2639

Big House Gym1612 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-2620

Body and Soul Pilates915 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 216-3361

Brute Strength Gym836 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 893-9111

The Center for Medical Weight Loss110 American Legion Rd.Chesapeake (866) 613-2846

The Chase Wellness Center1115 Independence Blvd., Ste. 118Virginia Beach (757) 460-4300

Classic Lines, LLC1944 Laskin Rd., Ste. 402Virginia Beach (757) 437-5800

Creating Wellness of Virginia2000 General Booth Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 430-0990

Curves4200 Portsmouth Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 405-00704216 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 962-70701115 Independence Blvd., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 222-45955342 Fairfield Shopping Center Virginia Beach (757) 474-20804402 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-89894221 Pleasant Valley Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 474-6680780 W. 20th St. Norfolk (757) 200-5555171 West Ocean View Ave. Norfolk (757) 200-55075776 Churchland Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 638-78833630 Western Branch Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 393-2161

Cuts Fitness for Men3304 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake (757) 777-69945270 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 271-9306

Divine Fitness500 Central Dr., Ste. 107-BVirginia Beach (757) 747-9125

Embodied by Pilates3921 Poplar Hill Rd. Chesapeake (757) 638-0084

Esteem Fitness535 N. Birdneck Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 437-7070

Evolutions Pilate Studio805 N. Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 410-4100

Executive Health and Fitness101 W. Main St., Ste. 1400Norfolk (757) 625-5585

Explore Health with Sentara2126 Great Neck Square Virginia Beach (757) 481-7656

Face the Pain2312 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-3303

Fitness 24/7397 Little Neck Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 216-5636

Fitness Together1408 North Great Neck Rd., #104Virginia Beach (757) 412-07002476 Nimmo Parkway, Ste. 125Virginia Beach (757) 430-1682

Fit Company615 Claremont Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-8677

Fleming’s Gym305 High St. Portsmouth (757) 399-6633

Flex Gym 4020 Bonney Rd., Ste. 112Virginia Beach (757) 631-2445

Gold’s Gym3809 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 109 Virginia Beach (757) 471-6900600 Jarman Rd.Chesapeake (757) 424-16001900 Monticello Ave.Norfolk (757) 424-4653

Good Fitness235 E. Hanbury Rd., Ste. 1Chesapeake (757) 228-1952

The Gym Downtown259 Granby St.Norfolk (757) 321-4963

Hampton Roads Nutritional Therapy287 Independence Blvd., Ste. 322Virginia Beach (757) 456-5053

Hot House Yoga1952 Laskin Rd., Ste. 507Virginia Beach (757) 428-0099738 W. 22cnd St., Ste. 12Norfolk (757) 626-0099

Hot Yoga, Inc.401 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 486-5002517 Kempsville Rd.Chesapeake (757) 436-9642

Inlet Fitness Club2101 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 412-0600

Inside Out Yoga Center809 Brandon Ave., Ste. 208Norfolk (757) 622-1213

Jan’s Gym2865 Lynnhaven Dr., Ste. C-1Virginia Beach (757) 481-1915

Jazzercise5015 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 440-2450

Jim White Fitness Studios1577 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-4728

Lifestyle Center800 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-6132

Lifestyle for Women, Inc.1830 Kempsville Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 479-3800

Medical Nutrition TherapiesGroup & Associates156 Newtown Rd., Ste. A-2Virginia Beach (757) 499-2018

Metabolic BalanceHilltop Medical Center1788 Republic Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 228-1241

My Yoga Spirit121 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 407- 9618

Passport Health816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-AVirginia Beach (757) 363-6770

Pilates Central401 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 464-3000

Planet Fitness4324 Holland Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 275-8315

Premier Fitness1033 Champions Way Suffolk (757) 923-9898

Pungo Personal Training1776 Princess Anne Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 426-9205

The Rock Gym5049 Southern Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 499-8347

Rose’s Wellness Center 700 Baker Rd., Ste. 115Virginia Beach (757) 497-5589

Simon Family Jewish Community Center5000 Corporate Woods Dr., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 321-2338

South Beach Gym1736 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-1205

Southampton Health Services5712 Cleveland St. Virginia Beach (757) 671-9094

Surf Rider Sports & Coastal Fitness928 Diamond Springs Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 493-2348

The Powerhouse Gym7924 Chesapeake Blvd., Ste. FNorfolk (757) 583-5453

The Space Above202 W. 22nd St. Norfolk (757) 622-2474

Tidewater Bariatrics1413 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake (757) 644-6819

Tidewater Weight Loss & Wellness Centers, Inc.909 Glenrock Rd., Ste. ANorfolk (757) 480-5673

Total You CrossFit112 Albany Dr. Portsmouth (757) 803-6370

Town Center Fitness205 Town Center Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 962-3778

Velocity Sports Performance1801 Sara Dr., Ste. FChesapeake (757) 361-5850

Wareing’s Gym700 19th St. Virginia Beach (757) 491-0700

Wellness One Fitness565 Cedar Rd., Ste. 16Chesapeake (757) 547-2582

Women’s Workout Fitness Center1730 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 480-1213

World Instructor Training Schools206 76th St. Virginia Beach (757) 428-4796

YMCA4626 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake (757) 483-8300312 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 622-96224900 High St. W. Portsmouth (757) 483-96221013 Effingham St. Portsmouth (757) 399-5511

Your Personal Trainer615 N. Birdneck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-23421290 Great Neck Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 496-9068

Zen Hot Yoga3352 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 901Virginia Beach (757) 453-6547

GASTROENTEROLOGYCenter for Health & Cancer Prevention1301 First Colonial Road, Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 412-4919

Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 114Norfolk (757) 466-0165

Gastroenterology Associates400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 303Norfolk (757) 627-6416113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 436-3285

Gastroenterology Associatesof Tidewater112 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 547-07985701 Cleveland St., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 547-0798160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 889-6800

Gastroenterology Consultants, Ltd.1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 464-16445320 Providence Rd., Ste. 204Virginia Beach (757) 523-9755

Gastroenterology Limited1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 481-4817

Gastrointestinal & Liver Specialists2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 210Suffolk (757) 934-37005818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 240Suffolk (757) 483-6100

Hampton Roads Institute of Portsmouth500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 1Portsmouth (757) 393-7993

Hemorrhoid Care Center of Virginia816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 2DVirginia Beach (757) 460-0002

Joseph B. Hollis, MD1211 Rodman Ave.Portsmouth (757) 397-2493

Lakeview Medical Center Gastroenterology2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-0251

Portsmouth Gastroenterology1211 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 397-2493

Snehal Damle, MD3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 100Portsmouth (757) 484-0215

GENERAL SURGERYAirline Medical Center4725 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-6400

Bon Secours Surgery Center828 Healthy Way, Ste. 115Virginia Beach (757) 495-8070

Bon Secours Surgical Weight Loss Center3205 Churchland Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 483-3030

Braunstein Surgery1016 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 491-6467

Breast Care Specialists, PC229 W. Bute St., Ste. 845Norfolk (757) 622-8032

Coastal Surgical Specialists1120 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 203Virginia Beach (757) 481-4424

Colon-Rectal Surgery of Tidewater3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 200Portsmouth (757) 484-9653

Commonwealth Surgical Associates3640 High St., Ste. 2-F Portsmouth (757) 397-23832790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 305Suffolk (757) 539-7824

EVMS Surgery825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610Norfolk (757) 446-8960112 E. Washington Ave.Suffolk (757) 934-1003

Express Medical Care1543 Amberley Forest Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 471-7700

Mohib Ni Ghobrial, MD109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 436-3630

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

Lakeview Medical CenterGeneral Surgery2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-0251

Norfolk Surgical Group, Ltd.880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 1000 Norfolk (757) 261-5000600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-61201950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 261-5000213 Riverwalk Parkway, Ste. 101AChesapeake (757) 261-5175

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

Sentara Obici Ambulatory Surgery Center2800 Godwin Blvd.Suffolk (757) 934-4040

Southeastern Surgical Associates113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 103Chesapeake (757) 548-1038

Southside Surgical Associates1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 422-2212

Southside Surgical Group1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 507-0400

Earl C. Strayhorn, MD 6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 317-BNorfolk (757) 461-4278

The Breast Care Center355 Crawford St., Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 397-3400

Tidewater Surgical Specialists5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 250 Suffolk (757) 483-3030

Vascular & Transplant Specialists397 Little Neck Rd., 3300 South Bldg.Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570600 Greshamn Dr.Norfolk (757) 622-2649

Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgical Center1700 Will-O-Wisp Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 496-6400

Virginia Beach Surgery1975 Glenn Mitchell Rd., Ste. 302Virginia Beach (757) 481-23131020 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-2313

Richard O. Wright, MD 1401 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 6Norfolk (757) 628-1599

HAND SURGERYHand Associates, PC233 Business Park Dr., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 499-6400

Hand Center6160 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 102-ANorfolk (757) 461-8300

Ivor B. Kaplan, MD400 W. Brambleton Ave.Norfolk (757) 627-6700

Orthopaedic Surgery Centers5838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 100Suffolk (757) 673-56802012 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-1477

HEALTH CAREERSEastern Virginia Medical School721 Fairfax Ave.Norfolk (757) 446-5600

HEALTH DEPARTMENTSChesapeake Health Department748 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 382-8600

Eastern Virginia Medical School721 Fairfax Ave.Norfolk (757) 446-5600

Medical Careers Institute5501 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (866) 708-6175

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

Norfolk State University700 Park Ave.Norfolk (757) 823-8600

ODU College of Health SciencesNorfolk (757) 683-3685

Portsmouth Health Department1701 High St., Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 393-8585

Sentara School of Health Professions1441 Crossways Blvd., Ste. 105Chesapeake (757) 668-2900

Suffolk Health Department135 Hall Ave., Ste. ASuffolk (757) 514-4700

TCC School of Health Professions1428 Cedar Rd.Chesapeake (757) 822-5100300 Granby StreetNorfolk (757) 822-11107000 College Dr.Portsmouth (757) 822-21241700 College CrescentVirginia Beach (757) 822-7100

Virginia Beach Department of Public Health4452 Corporation Ln. Virginia Beach (757) 518-2646

HEALTH PRODUCTS& EQUIPMENTAccredited Medical Supply4602 Westgrove Court, Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 631-4455


Apria Healthcare2730 Ayliff Rd., Ste. 102 Norfolk (757) 852-3929

Discount Supplements Direct2704 N. Mall Dr., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 631-13343813 Princess Anne Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 416-0234

For Your Health & Body3330 S. Military Hwy., Ste. 102Chesapeake (757) 558-9995

GNC4200 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 744Chesapeake (757) 465-27401628 Laskin Rd., Ste. 720Virginia Beach (757) 437-84312029 Lynnhaven Hwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-78824554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 250Virginia Beach (757) 497-04611169 Nemmo Pkwy., Ste. 206Virginia Beach (757) 563-25615020 N. Ferrell Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 467-7592

Harvey T’s Natural Market4208 Monarch Way Norfolk (757) 423-1808

Health Food Centers5312 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 523-89617639 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 489-42421701 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 625-6656

Healthy Living2301 Colley Ave., Ste. C Norfolk (757) 622-0011

Herbal Farmacy II5045 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 106 Virginia Beach (757) 552-0060

Heritage Health Foods314 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-0500

Katy’s D’Lites Health Foods116 Chowan Dr. Portsmouth (757) 488-3355

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition237 Hanbury Rd. Chesapeake (757) 546-1290

Med Emporium2320 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 588-1487701 N. Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 312-01331940 Laskin Rd., Ste. 306Virginia Beach (757) 428-0787

Medi Home Care1220 Executive Blvd., Ste. 106Chesapeake (757) 382-0054

Medical Equipment Distributors521 Central Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 498-8225

Navan Foods: The Allergy-Free Food Shop4312 Holland Rd., Ste. 115Virginia Beach (757) 965-5422

Organic Food Depot4301 Commuter Dr., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 467-8999

Shaklee Food Supplements1921 Perrel St. Virginia Beach (757) 460-5542

Tycon Medical801 Orapax St.Norfolk (757) 640-1709 USANA Health Sciences2565 Pamlico LoopVirginia Beach (757) 553-7517 Virginia Garden Organic Grocery3640 Dam Neck Rd., Ste. 24Virginia Beach (757) 427-0378

Water Plus5950 Poplar Hall Dr., Ste. 107Norfolk (757) 466-7293

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

EVMS Hearing & Balance Center600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-6250150 Kingsley LaneNorfolk (757) 889-6670933 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 422-9300

Lakeview Medical Center Hearing & Audiology2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-94154868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7186

Maico Audiological Services1021 Eden Way N., Ste. 111Chesapeake (757) 547-3560

Sentara Hearing & Balance Center1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 507-0360

Virginia Hearing Consultants241 Corporate Blvd.Norfolk (757) 412-1253

HEARING AIDSAdvanced Hearing Systems5441 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 112Virginia Beach (757) 554-0661

Advanced Hearing Technologies, Inc.441 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 2Virginia Beach (757) 456-5003

Beach Hearing Aid Centers337 Edwin Dr., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 499-9844801 W. Little Creek Rd.Norfolk (757) 451-0511

Beltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Center291 Independence Blvd., Ste. 4-132Virginia Beach (757) 497-3900701 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. NChesapeake (757) 312-81003105 Western Branch Blvd., Ste. 4Portsmouth (757) 484-71117211 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 497-3900

Costco Hearing Aid Center850 Glenrock Rd.Norfolk (757) 459-4471

Healthy Hearing Now2648 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 431-1999

Mid-Atlantic Hearing & Balance4868 Bridge RoadSuffolk (757) 483-71862000 Meade ParkwaySuffolk (757) 934-9421

Miracle Ear880 N. Military Hwy., Ste. 1086Norfolk (757) 455-88044588 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 687-66434200 Portsmouth Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 465-88221401 Greenbrier Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 420-8645

Moran Hearing Aid Center1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 307Virginia Beach (757) 460-1176

Quality Hearing Aid Center810 Loudoun Ave. Portsmouth (757) 393-6195

Sears Hearing Aid Center1401 Greenbrier Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 420-8645

Virginia Audiology3115 Western Branch Blvd., Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 483-02322469 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-46871821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 10Virginia Beach (757) 481-4003231 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 625-4333

Virginia Beach Hearing Center984 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 302Virginia Beach (757) 481-0385

HOSPICE & HOME CAREA-1 At Home Care Services101 Plume Street, Ste. 301Norfolk (757) 622-5975

All Heart Home Health Agency410 N. Center Drive, Bldg. 9, Ste. 102Norfolk (757) 961-0049

All Star Health Care114 W. 20th St. Norfolk (757) 622-3000

Americare Plus2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-1921

Arcadia Health Care762 Independence Blvd., Ste. 100-AVirginia Beach (757) 497-6459

Assisted Living at Pritchard Road206 Pritchard Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-8509

Bon Secours Home Care861 Glenrock Rd., Ste. 155Norfolk (757) 213-7902

Bon Secours Hospice861 Glenrock Road, Ste. 155Norfolk (757) 889-4663

Community Direct Services420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 232Norfolk (757) 965-4899

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

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

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

Doctor’s Choice Home Health Services2215 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-0096

Elder Care at Home, Inc & The Caregivers4663 Haygood Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 464-4800

Excel Professional Home Health Agency6320 N. Center Dr., Ste. 202Norfolk (757) 961-9874

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

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

Guardian Homecare228 W. Bute St. Norfolk (757) 624-9999

Hand ‘n Heart 317 Office Square Ln., Ste. 201-A Virginia Beach (757) 490-1223

Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice5040 Corporate Woods Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 490-9323

Hear Quick5386 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 112 Virginia Beach (757) 523-0504

Heavenly Home Care3707 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 205Virginia Beach (757) 631-1181

Home Instead Senior Care1301 Redgate Ave.Norfolk (757) 228-5832

HomeChoice Partners5365 Robin Hood Rd., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 855-4255

Home HelpersPO Box 9587 Chesapeake (757) 483-8243

Hope In-Home Care6325 N. Center Dr., Ste. 120Norfolk (757) 455-0030

Hospice of VirginiaHampton Roads(800) 501-0451

HPR Home Health4510 Holland Office Park, Ste. 503Virginia Beach (757) 201-6200

Interim Healthcare516 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 106Virginia Beach (757) 466-1401

Intrepid USA Home Health Services1025 Executive Blvd., Ste. 111Chesapeake (757) 548-6884

JFS Home Health Care260 Grayson Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 489-3111

Kelly Home Care Services885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 314Norfolk (757) 827-1221

Marvina Home Health & Hospice1403 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 901Chesapeake (757) 413-9095

Maxim Healthcare Services287 Independence Blvd., Ste. 118Virginia Beach (757) 490-3009

Medi Home Health1112 Eden Way N., Ste. 200-BChesapeake (757) 420-7192

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

Odyssey HealthCare6363 Center Dr., Ste. 201Norfolk (757) 461-0600

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

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

Prosperity Homes5036 Cliffony Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 226-9106

ResCare HomeCare885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 314Norfolk (757) 459-2360

Senior Helpers900 Commonwealth Place, Ste. 207Virginia Beach (757) 353-6680

Senior Sit464 Investors Place, Ste. 204-LVirginia Beach (757) 490-4919

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

Sentara Home Care Services154 Burnetts Way, Ste. 102Suffolk (757) 538-9324535 Independence Pkwy., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 549-7755

Solutions Home Care1401 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 4Norfolk (757) 227-9926

Stay at Home Personal Care890 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk (757) 392-1001

Tender Loving Care Health Care Services885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 309Norfolk (757) 461-3567

HOSPITALS & CLINICSBeach Health Clinic3396 Holland Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 428-5601

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center150 Kingsley LaneNorfolk (757) 889-5000

Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View5818 Harbour View Blvd.Suffolk (757) 673-5800

Bon Secours Health Center at Virginia Beach828 Healthy WayVirginia Beach (757) 889-CARE

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center3636 High St. Portsmouth (757) 398-2200

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center736 Battlefield Blvd. N.Chesapeake (757) 312-8121

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters601 Children’s Ln. Norfolk (757) 668-7098

Chimney Hill Medical Associates& Urgent Care3745 Holland Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 962-8720

DePaul Medical Center150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-5000

Lakeview Medical Center Urgent Care2000 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 934-93664868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7100

NDC Medical Center850 Kempsville Rd.Norfolk (757) 261-5999

NowCare6632 Indian River Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 424-44427924 Chesapeake Blvd.Norfolk (757) 587-01572401 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 2Suffolk (757) 923-9660

Patient First2425 Taylor Rd.Chesapeake (757) 215-18001239 Cedar Rd.Chesapeake (757) 549-9935705 N. Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 547-06885486 Indian River Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 424-2490332 Newtown Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 473-84003432 Holland Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 468-18551605 General Booth Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 721-0512

Sentara Bayside Hospital800 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 363-6100

Sentara BelleHarbour3920 Bridge Rd., Ste. ASuffolk (757) 983-2200

Sentara Heart Hospital600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-8000

Sentara Leigh Hospital830 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 261-6000

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk (757) 388-3000

Sentara Obici Hospital2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4000

Sentara Princess Anne1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 507-0000

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital1060 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 395-8000

HYPNOSISBonheur & Associates Counseling Center, Ltd. 5939 Village St. Portsmouth (757) 484-4025

Center for Clinical Hypnosis3210 Churchland Blvd., Ste. 4Chesapeake (757) 483-3404

Center for Clinical Hypnosis1709 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 483-3404

Genesis Hypnosis337 Edwin Dr., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 424-1893

Judy Higdon4101 Granby St., Ste. 302Norfolk (757) 623-8110

Hypnotherapy by Lynelle3634 S. Plaza Trail, Ste. 204Virginia Beach (757) 237-1737

Patricia Lindgren5215 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 440-5009

Stephen A. Schechner, MD1032 Ducking Point TrailVirginia Beach (757) 460-3322

Tidewater Hypnosis2405 Keaton St. Virginia Beach (757) 471-7002

INFECTIOUS DISEASECenter for Comprehensive Care of Immune Deficiency825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 525Norfolk (757) 446-8999

EVMS Department of Infectious Diseases825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410Norfolk (757) 446-8910

Infectious Disease Consultants6161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 220Norfolk (757) 455-9036

Matthew Tignor, MD923 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1801Virginia Beach (757) 491-3130

Norfolk Diagnostic Center850 Kempsville Rd.Norfolk (757) 466-5900 INTERNAL MEDICINEDavid L. Akins, MD301 Goode Way, Ste. 101 Portsmouth (757) 399-7000

Amelia Internal Medicine885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 224Norfolk (757) 455-5545

Anthony T. Amble, MD816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 1-HVirginia Beach (757) 464-2013

Anesthesia Specialists138 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 215Virginia Beach (757) 431-9551

Atlantic Anesthesia134 Business Park Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 473-0044

Battlefield Medical Associates675 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 436-7888

Bayside Internal Medicine1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 311Virginia Beach (757) 318-3700

Vernis L. Beverly, MD3800 Poplar Hill Rd.Chesapeake (757) 484-2001

Nihar R. Bhowmik, MD301 Goode Way, Ste. 103Portsmouth (757) 399-0701

Bon Secours Occumed4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220Chesapeake (757) 465-4000

R. Michael Camp, MDRobert F. Mann, MDWerner Martens, MDWilliam T. Naylor, MD902 Graydon Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-1661

Chesapeake Internists, Ltd.113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 547-9286

Chesapeake Sleep & Internal Medicine300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 609-3380

Chest Medicine1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 11Virginia Beach (757) 481-4163

Christian Medical Associates4654 Haygood Rd., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 363-1000

Churchland Internal Medicine2994 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-0500

Corporation Lane Internal Medicine4460 Corporation Lane Virginia Beach (757) 518-8823

Richard L. Cullen, Jr., MD828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220 Virginia Beach (757) 455-6368

Don Conaway, MD1716 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-1909

Consultants in Internal Medicine229 W. Bute St.Norfolk (757) 388-1844

Dedicated Care Center229 W. Bute St., Ste. 910Norfolk (757) 388-1055

Manuela M. Delacruz160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 103 Norfolk (757) 889-6677

Diamond Springs Medical Associates1270 Diamond Springs Rd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 464-6944

Desai V. Dirghayu, MD3703 County St. Portsmouth (757) 393-2288

EVMS Internal Medicine Primary Care825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410 Norfolk (757) 446-8920

Executive Evaluation Center229 W. Bute St., Ste. 900Norfolk (757) 388-1870

Family & Internal Medical Center2020 S Independence Blvd., Ste. 1Virginia Beach (757) 471-3100

Alfred Fernandez, MD, FACP512 Albermarle Dr.Chesapeake (757) 547-4747

Joseph Forestiere, MD533 Newtown Rd., Ste. 104Virginia Beach (757) 490-2855

Pamela J. Gray, MD6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 315Norfolk (757) 461-5400

Greater Suffolk Medical114 N. Main St., Ste. 200Suffolk (757) 934-1003

Group for Internal Medicine229 W. Bute St., Ste. 500Norfolk (757) 388-1020

David S. Haden, MD5505 Indian River Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 420-9573

Hague Internal Medicine400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 104Norfolk (757) 627-7700

Pedro Hasas, MD1815 E. Little Creek Rd.Norfolk (757) 583-4329

James J. Hatcher, MD840 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 203Virginia Beach (757) 491-2466

Sue B. Hudson, MD802 Newtown Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-0606

Integrated Medical Services1446 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 204 Virginia Beach (757) 474-7460

Internal Medicine, Kidney & Hypertension Center5700 Lake Wright Dr., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 502-4840

Internal Medicine of Portsmouth3300 High St., Ste. 100Portsmouth (757) 622-3251

Internal Medicine Specialists142 W. York St., Ste. 508 Norfolk (757) 622-3260

Internists at Western Branch4020 Raintree Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 465-84504105 Chesapeak Square Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 405-0050

Internists Of Churchland4041 Taylor Rd., Ste. GChesapeake (757) 484-5828

Robert M. Jurko, MD3101 American Legion Rd.Chesapeake (757) 484-5516

Kempsville Road Medical Associates6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 225Norfolk (757) 455-6368

Kidney and Medical Specialists7428 Tidewater Dr. Norfolk (757) 588-1100

Herbert Knight, MD4460 Corporation Ln., Ste. 190Virginia Beach (757) 518-8823

Lakeview Medical Center Internal Medicine2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-93954868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7100

Jose D. Leoncio, MD1061 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 485-5371

Carolina B. Longa, MD700 Independence Cir., Ste. 1-BVirginia Beach (757) 473-2021

Norma O. Magpoc, MD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 206Virginia Beach (757) 464-0909

Kouichi Matsushige, MD805 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-0137

Medical Consultants of Virginia255 W. Bute St.Norfolk (757) 627-3790

The Medical Practice710 Liberty St. Chesapeake (757) 543-6861

Musselmani Internal Medicine1422 Poindexter St. Chesapeake (757) 543-3557

Maryam Nowroozi, MD110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 309Norfolk (757) 889-2006

Patient Choice957 W. 21st St., Ste. ENorfolk (757) 622-8358

Portsmouth Community Health Center664 Lincoln St. Portsmouth (757) 397-0042

D. M. Rice, MD3921 Kingman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-5000

Gordon A. Ryan, MD400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 411Norfolk (757) 624-9433

Alessio C. Salsano, MD5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 90Virginia Beach (757) 495-6896

James T. Saunders, MD301 Goode Way, Ste. 105Portsmouth (757) 399-4028

Maureen C. Seawell, MD801 W. Little Creek Rd., Ste. 104Norfolk (757) 451-3720

Parimal Soni, MD3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 300 Portsmouth (757) 484-3454

Alfredo Soriano, MD610 E. Liberty St. Chesapeake (757) 545-3689

Barron H. Stillman, MD1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 2Virginia Beach (757) 481-6167

George M. Tannous, MD828 Healthy Way, Ste. 220Virginia Beach (757) 889-2273

Team Health Hospitalist Maryview Medical Center3636 High StreetPortsmouth (757) 398-2285

Tidewater Medical Clinic111 Coastal Way Chesapeake (757) 549-9671

Virginia Beach Internal Medicine1860 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-11131100 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 967-8640

Virgnia Beach Premier Medical1856 Colonial Medical Court Virginia Beach (757) 416-6750

Imtiaz Zaman, MD1015 Eden Way N., Ste. EChesapeake (757) 436-2620

NEPHROLOGY & RENAL HEALTHMosta G. Haque, MD301 Goode Way, Ste. 201Portsmouth (757) 397-0700

Kempsville Dialysis6320 North Center Dr., Ste. 140Norfolk (757) 466-9446

Nephrology Associates of Tidewater907 Medical TowerNorfolk (757) 622-8181400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 907Norfolk (757) 627-7301

Portsmouth Nephrology3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 301Portsmouth (757) 484-9400

Suresh K. Rijhwani, MD400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 907Norfolk (757) 627-7301

Tidewater Kidney Specialists400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 301Norfolk (757) 623-00051157 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 628-0005

NEUROLOGY & NEUROSURGERYAtlantic Neurosurgical Services1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 210Virginia Beach (757) 460-0455


Bayside Neurology816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 2-HVirginia Beach (757) 363-6610

Bon Secours Neuroscience Center3640 High St., Ste. 1-FPortsmouth (757) 215-3565

EVMS Sleep Disorders Center600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-3322

Patrick F. Kilhenny, MD880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2500Norfolk (757) 461-00501201 First Colony RoadVirginia Beach (757) 425-5550

Robert A. Nash, MD5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 175Virginia Beach (757) 490-9311

Neurosurgical Associates150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 539-2037400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 622-53251788 Republic Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 496-3487

Neurological Associates of Hampton Roads300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 212Chesapeake (757) 547-0508

Neurological Consultants of Virginia Beach1008 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 481-1444

Neurology & Acupuncture Clinic1520 Breezeport Way, Ste. 600Suffolk (757) 638-3316

Neurology Consultants & Sleep Disorders Center637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. EChesapeake (757) 410-2804516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 203Chesapeake (757) 410-28041540 Breezeport Way, Ste. 500Suffolk (757) 686-2800

Neurology Specialists6161 Kempsville Circle, Ste. 315Norfolk (757) 461-5400

Neurosurgical Specialists580 E. Main St., Ste. 200 Norfolk (757) 625-4455

Neurosurgery at the Beach1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 400Virginia Beach (757) 395-8720

Neil L. Pugach, MD PC921 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1715Virginia Beach (757) 226-0603

Sentara Neurology Specialists1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Suite 200Virginia Beach (757) 507-06001800 Camelot, Suite H201Virginia Beach (757) 363-6610850 Kemspville Road, 2cnd floor, Suite 5Norfolk (757) 934-4580600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8630Norfolk (757) 388-61052800 Godwin Blvd., Suite 320Suffolk (757) 934-4580

Tidewater Neurologists & Sleep Disorder Specialists3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 305Portsmouth (757) 686-9300200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 109Chesapeake (757) 549-88004480 Holland Office Park, Ste. 225Virginia Beach (757) 228-5801154 Burnetts Way, Ste. 101Suffolk (757) 934-9200

Virginia Beach Neurology Ltd.968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 481-3808

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSACCESS AIDS Care222 W. 21st St., Ste. F-308Norfolk (757) 622-29899

Alzheimer’s Association6350 Center Dr., Ste. 102Norfolk (757) 459-2405

American Diabetes Association870 Greenbrier Cir., Ste. 404Chesapeake (757) 424-6662

American Parkinson Disease Association4560 Princess Anne Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 495-3062

American Red Cross5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 401Virginia Beach (757) 486-1908

The Arthritis Foundation5101 Cleveland St., Ste. 307Virginia Beach (757) 456-1119

AWARE Worldwide, Inc.2697 International Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 965-8373

Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater6160 Kempsville Cir.Norfolk (757) 461-8488

Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia5361 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 456-2366

Citizens’ Committee to Protect the Elderly407 Oak Mears Crescent Virginia Beach (757) 518-8500

Edmarc Hospice for Children516 London St. Portsmouth (757) 967-9251

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

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program1252 Oceana Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-8833

Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia800 Tidewater Drive Norfolk (757) 627-6599

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast912 Cedar RoadChesapeake (757) 547-4405

Help & Emergency Response, Inc.Portsmouth (757) 485-1445

Hope House Foundation801 Boush St., Ste. 302Norfolk (757) 625-6161

Jewish Family Service of Tidewater260 Grayson Road Virginia Beach (757) 321-2223

Judeo-Christian Outreach Center1053 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-2846

Lee’s Friends: Helping People Live with Cancer7400 Hampton Blvd., Ste. 201Norfolk (757) 440-7501

LifeNet Health1864 Concert Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 464-4761

Meals on Wheels 3750 Sentara Way Virginia Beach (757) 306-2721

Muscular Dystrophy Association6325 N. Center Dr., Ste. 110Norfolk (757) 461-0177

National MS Society760 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 490-9627

Prime Plus/Adult Day ServicesNorfolk Senior Center7300 Newport Ave., Ste.100Norfolk (757) 625-5857

Ronald McDonald House404 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-5386

Senior Services of Southeast Virginia6350 Center Dr., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 461-9481

Sentara Health Foundation6015 Poplar Hall Dr.Norfolk (757) 455-7976

Southeastern Virginia Training Center 2100 Steppingstone Square Chesapeake (757) 424-8240

St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children6171 Kempsville CircleNorfolk (757) 622-2208

Sugar Plum, Inc.1353 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 422-3913

The Up Center1805 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-2121222 W. 19th Street Norfolk (757) 622-7017

YWCA of South Hampton Roads5215 Colley AvenueNorfolk (757) 625-4248

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGYArt & Science of Ob/Gyn1101 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 481-3366

Associated Obstetricians & Gynecologists2147 Old Greenbrier Rd., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 547-0990

Atlantic Obstetrics & Gynecology3720 Holland Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 463-1234680-C Kingsborough Sq.Chesapeake (757) 548-0044

Beach Center For Infertility844 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 428-0002

Chesapeake Women’s Care300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 548-3880

Churchland Ob/Gyn3802 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 483-4600

Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology1744 Sir William Osler Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4036

Diane L. H. Coltrin, MD, PC6161 Kempsville Cir.Norfolk (757) 227-8675

Commonwealth Women’s Healthcare2020 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 5Virginia Beach (757) 471-6903

Complete Women’s Care1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 481-72221975 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 481-7222

Margie Corney, MD FACOG817 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 548-2800

EVMS Obstetrics & Gynecology160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 205Norfolk (757) 625-0557825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310Norfolk (757) 446-7979

EVMS Urogynecology825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310Norfolk (757) 446-7900

Family Medical Practitioners1147 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-1207

Greenbrier Obstetrics713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 547-4500

The Group for Women300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 308Chesapeake (757) 547-5446880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2200Norfolk (757) 466-6350250 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 202Norfolk (757) 688-3172

Gynecology Specialists112 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 312-8221

Hampton Roads OB/GYN Center150 Kingsley LaneNorfolk (757) 889-6890

Health Care For Women, Inc321 Edwin Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 671-1112

Lakeview Medical Center Ob/Gyn2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 539-02514868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7108

Maternal- Fetal Medicine825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 310Norfolk (757) 446-79001080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 305Virginia Beach (757) 395-8900

Maryview Foundation Health Clinic3636 High St.Portsmouth (757) 215-3100

Stephen A. Miller, MD1729 Wildwood Dr., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 481-3179

Javaid A. Perwaiz, MD3003 Churchland Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 483-6430109 Wimbledon Sq.Chesapeake (757) 547-9585

Planned Parenthood5441 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 473-8116425 W. 20th St.Norfolk (757) 624-9224

Portsmouth OB/GYN301 Goode Way, Ste. 206Portsmouth (757) 215-0260

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

Reproductive Health Care700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-AVirginia Beach (757) 363-2800

Specialists for Women2790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 360 Suffolk (757) 539-3911

Tidewater Physicians for Women844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 208Norfolk (757) 461-3890828 Healthy Way, Ste. 330Virginia Beach (757) 461-3890

Totalcare For Women612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 436-0167813 Independence Blvd., Ste. DVirginia Beach (757) 497-1400

Richard Valentine, MD & Associates700 Independence Cir., Ste. 3-AVirginia Beach (757) 473-2021

Virginia Beach Obstetrics & Gynecology1181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 425-16005320 Providence Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 420-1414

Virginia Center For Women1101 Madison Plz., Ste. 201Chesapeake (757) 547-2322

Richard N. Willard, MD110 Kingslee Ln., Ste. 508Norfolk (757) 489-7331

Western Branch Center for Women3806 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 484-7200

Western Branch Ob/Gyn3253 Taylor Rd., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 686-56734037 Taylor Road, Ste. CChesapeake (757) 484-2272

Womancare Centers100 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 400Norfolk (757) 451-0929400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 811Norfolk (757) 623-3845

Women’s Health Choice1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 403Virginia Beach (757) 496-6537

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHI & O Medical Centers1290 Diamond Springs Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 460-0700

ONCOLOGYBayside Hematology & Oncology1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 208Virginia Beach (757) 464-6464

Cancer Specialists of Tidewater110 Wimbledon Sq,. Ste. EChesapeake (757) 436-2995

Delta Oncology Associates104 Palmyra Dr. Suffolk (757) 934-2331355 Crawford St., Ste. 102Portsmouth (757) 396-6333612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 300Chesapeake (757) 215-0229

EVMS Surgical Oncology825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610Norfolk (757) 446-8960

George Kemp, MD1120 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 481-0327

Martha Davis Cancer Center3640 High St., Ste. 1-EPortsmouth (757) 398-2447

Thomas W. Montag, MD, PLC109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. FChesapeake (757) 436-9898

Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center736 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake (757) 312-6294

Soundar Rajan, MD, FACP1015 Eden Way N., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 436-3266

James J. Stark, MD5835 Harbour View Blvd.Suffolk (757) 397-4200

Virginia Hematology & Oncology885 Kempsville Rd.Norfolk (757) 466-1800

Virginia Oncology Associates1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 368-04375900 Lake Wright Dr. Norfolk (757) 466-8683300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 314Chesapeake (757) 549-44035818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 230Suffolk (757) 686-1042150 Burnett’s Way, Ste. 310Suffolk (757) 539-06703235 Academy Ave., Ste. 100Portsmouth (757) 484-0215

OPHTHALMOLOGYAapecs Eye Care279 Indepencence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 552-0800

Atlantic Eye Consultants1012 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 481-3800

Atlantic Ophthalmology700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-DVirginia Beach (757) 497-1987

Beach Eye Care1201 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-5550

William K. Blaylock, MD400 Gresham Dr.. Ste. 702Norfolk (757) 533-5437

Eyelid & Oculoplastic Consultants1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6Virginia Beach (757) 496-4864

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

First Colonial Eye Center848 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-1005

Rey M. Francisco, MD5265 Providence Rd., Ste. 505Virginia Beach (757) 495-9525

Glaucoma & Laser Center160 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 440-1144828 Healthy Way, Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 440-1144

Paul Griffey, MD508 Baylor Ct., Ste. CVirginia Beach (757) 410-9500

Hampton Roads Retina Center1230 Progressive Dr., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 436-0011828 Healthy Way, Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 436-0011

Allan C. Henry, MD1881 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 480-0111

Mandell Retina Center397 Little Neck Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 227-4300

Stephanie Marioneaux, MD300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 108Chesapeake (757) 547-5805

Mark McCarthy, MD400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 802Norfolk (757) 624-1300

Mid-Atlantic Eye Care109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. EChesapeake (757) 547-3249

Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons1005 May Ave. Norfolk (757) 623-2123

Premier Opthalmology477 Viking Dr., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 340-8383

Retina Group of Tidewater400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 308Norfolk (757) 622-7000

Gary Sajko, DOCasey Napora, MD2463 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 925-1136

Parbhur Singh, MD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 213-BVirginia Beach (757) 363-1948

Southside Eye Care3206 Churchland Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-0101747 Volvo Parkway, Ste. 102Chesapeake (757) 548-0202

Studio Aesthetica1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6Virginia Beach (757) 496-4864

Tidewater Eye Centers3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 101Portsmouth (757) 483-04003603 County St.Portsmouth (757) 397-46661564 Laskin Rd., Ste. 192Virginia Beach (757) 422-4235805 N. Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 549-4848

Verdi Eye Specialists7312 Granby St., Ste. 1Norfolk (757) 583-5826

Virginia Beach Eye Center465 North Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5555

Virginia Eye Consultants241 Corporate Blvd. Norfolk (757) 622-2200

Virginia Opthalmology Associates885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 461-1444

Virginia Pediatric Eye Center880 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 2500Norfolk (757) 461-0050

Wagner Macula & Retina Center968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 481-4400

OPTOMETRYAtlantic Eye Care4217 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-7070

Better Vision Eyeglass Center3603 County St. Portsmouth (757) 397-46661564 Laskin Rd., Ste. 192Virginia Beach (757) 422-4235

Albert D. Bohon, Jr., OD311 Johnstown Rd. Chesapeake (757) 547-2777

Marylin Borza, OD701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste. 1189 Virginia Beach (757) 486-4368

Carney Retina & Macula Center4433 Corporation Lane, Ste. 195Virginia Beach (757) 227-6340

Douglas Cassidy, OD1170 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk (757) 461-3442

Thomas R. Cheezum, ODJ. Andrew Miller, OD801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 133Chesapeake (757) 549-2225

Chesapeake Optometrists508 Baylor Ct., Ste. CChesapeake (757) 410-9500

Coastal Vision676 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 426-20202000 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 426-20201729 Wildwood Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 426-2020

Mitchell L. Corey, OD325 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 622-3937

James V. Cornetta, OD226 Fort Ln. Portsmouth (757) 393-6131

Mark Crafford, OD & Associates296 Constitution Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 671-8957

Developmental Vision Care1417 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 170Chesapeake (757) 410-3005

Dominion Eye Care812 Eden Way Chesapeake (757) 424-41776113 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 420-2053125 Janaf Shopping Ctr. Norfolk (757) 461-3101

Enochs Eye Care3575 Bridge Rd., Ste. 21Suffolk (757) 638-2015

The Eye Specialists 813 Independence Blvd., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 490-9091

Family Eyecare2021 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 471-8400

Ghent Eye Care1900 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-5595

Gilbert Eyecare1547 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 425-0200

Hilltop Eyecare Center612 Hilltop West Shopping Center Virginia Beach (757) 491-1977

William C. Holcomb, OD160 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake (757) 482-4022

Insight Optometrists1401 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 1106Chesapeake (757) 424-0724

M. E. Jackson, OD4642 Haygood Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 464-5842

Gregory P. Jellenek, OD & Associates1200 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 925-04951521 Sam’s Cir. Chesapeake (757) 436-65461170 Amphibious Dr. Norfolk (757) 464-2199

Joyful Eyecare, PC300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 101 Norfolk (757) 625-7400737 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 301-AVirginia Beach (757) 422-4227

Donald B. Kelly, OD880 N. Military Hwy., Ste. 1087Norfolk (757) 466-1574

Kempsville Eye Center5308 Providence Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 467-6200

Joanna Kushon, OD3590 Holland Rd., Ste. 104 Virginia Beach (757) 340-9680

Steven Laderberg, OD5241 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 499-2020

Kenneth A. Lebow, OD 345 Edwin Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 497-5555

Lenscrafters1401 Greenbrier Pkwy., Ste. 2112Chesapeake (757) 420-3032701 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Space B-2Virginia Beach (757) 431-0950296 Constitution Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 499-1375300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 160Norfolk (757) 533-5200

Marcia K. Leverett, OD2701 North Mall Dr., Ste. 111Virginia Beach (757) 486-2015

Lifetime Eyecare Center1249 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake (757) 436-3937

Gregory Lohr, OD Sylvia Lohr, OD300 E. Monticello Ave., Ste. 161Norfolk (757) 533-5120

David A. Lotz, OD1238 Holland Rd., Ste. 103Suffolk (757) 539-8716

Master Opticians801 Boush St., Ste. A-1Norfolk (757) 622-7804

Mark McCarthy, OD400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 308Norfolk (757) 490-1913

Edward Millan, OD801 Boush St., Ste. A-2Norfolk (757) 622-7449

Andrew S. Miller, OD4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 116Virginia Beach (757) 463-6769

Paul G. Moershell, III, OD291 Independence Blvd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 499-2389

National Optometry1401 Greenbrier Pkwy. S., Ste. 115 Chesapeake (757) 523-20001437 Sam’s Dr., Unit 70Chesapeake (757) 548-45704300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 180Chesapeake (757)465-55552720 N. Mall Dr., Ste. 148Virginia Beach (757) 431-11111255 Fordham Dr., Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 523-01615900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 10Virginia Beach (757) 466-4140

The Optical Shoppe3206 Churchland Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 484-0303

Pearle Vision1401 Greenbrier Pkwy. Chesapeake (757) 424-3135737 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 301Virginia Beach (757) 422-4224701 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 1189Virginia Beach (757) 463-21364554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 830Virginia Beach (757) 456-9708128 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 480-1134300 E. Monticello Ave. Norfolk (757) 628-9240

George W. Pegram, III, OD1109 Poindexter St. Chesapeake (757) 545-3930

Earl Pollock, OD3282 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 484-8080

Thomas Rader, OD5913 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 488-0192

Sears Optical4200 Portsmouth Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 465-4280

Selden Optique141 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 627-3937

Shoemaker Vision Center1608 Pleasure House Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-9402

Southern Eyecare Associates7525 Tidewater Dr., Ste. 41Norfolk (757) 588-5423

Tidewater Eye Associates3235 Academy Ave., Ste. 101Portsmouth (757) 488-9686

Robert Titcomb, OD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 307 Virginia Beach (757) 460-3688

William W. Townsend, OD4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 463-0000

Virginia Beach Eye Center465 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-5555

J. Micheal Weil, OD4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 660Virginia Beach (757) 497-1724

Steven R. Wilkins, OD5386 Kemps River Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 420-2001

Michael Xu, OD7530 Tidewater Dr., Ste. ANorfolk (757) 480-5005

Joel Zaba, OD & Associates281 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 497-9575

ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINEAtlantic Orthopaedic Specialists844 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 321-33001975 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 321-33001800 Camelot Dr., Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 321-3300160 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 405Norfolk (757) 321-3300


Chesapeake Center4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220Chesapeake (757) 465-7651

Children’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine171 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 201Norfolk (757) 668-6550733 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 548-6770

DePaul MedSurg150 Kingsley Ln.Norfolk (757) 889-5449

DePaul Outpatient7300 Newport Ave., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 217-0333

DePaul Transitional Care Center150 Kingsley Ln.Norfolk (757) 889-3278

Eastern Virginia Hand Center816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-BVirginia Beach (757) 464-5441

Edward W. Gold, MD200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 105Chesapeake (757) 547-0302

Edward D. Habeeb, MD300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 304Chesapeake (757) 547-7856

Glasson Sports Medicine968 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 412-1005

Harbour View5838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 130Suffolk (757) 673-5971

Jordan Young Institute5716 Cleveland St., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 490-4802

Lawrence R. Morales, MDGlenn W. Nichols, MD, PC200 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 111Chesapeake (757) 547-9301

Maryview Aru3636 High St.Portsmouth (757) 398-4166

Maryview Hospital3636 High St. W.Portsmouth (757) 398-2321

Maryview Nursing Center4775 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (215) 1067

Orthopaedic Associates Of Virginia6275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 461-1688

Orthopaedic Center for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction150 Kingsley Ln. Norfolk (757) 889-6580

Orthopedic Surgery Centers2012 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 673-56805838 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 100Suffolk (757) 673-56803300 High St., Ste. 1Portsmouth (757) 673-5680

Portsmouth RehabCare5553 Portsmouth Blvd.Portsmouth (757) 465-7906

Portsmouth YMCA4900 High St. W.Portsmouth (757) 483-4518

Douglas R. Schreiber, MD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 306Virginia Beach (757) 460-1144

Sentara Division of Orthopedic Trauma600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 388-5680

The Spine Center2012 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 538-01023640 High St., Ste. 2-APortsmouth (757) 397-6930

Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center100 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 547-5145150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 539-9333

Virginia Beach Rehab Care828 Healthy Way, Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 463-2540

Virginia Institute for Sports Medicine1800 Republic Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 422-84761232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 205Virginia Beach (757) 422-8476600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 422-8476

Wardell Orthopaedics& Harbour Sports Medicine5818-D Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 150Suffolk (757) 215-1400

PAIN MANAGEMENTAdvanced Pain Management & Rehabilitation 5665 Lowery Rd., Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 422-2966637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. GChesapeake (757) 548-5102

Center for Pain Management, PC3315 High St. Portsmouth (757) 399-0759

Essential Wellness3500 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 420Virginia Beach (757) 685-4325

Gershon Pain Specialists1133 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 496-2050

Lakeview Medical Center Pain Management & Physical Medicine2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 942-9815

SMSC of Suffolk150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 539-9333

Spine & Orthopedic Spine Center PC6160 Kempsville Cri., Ste. 303ANorfolk (757) 333-3360113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 400Chesapeake (757) 549-2492

Tanya Harris, MD400 Gresham Dr., Ste. 712Norfolk (757) 622-8181

PEDIATRICSAdult & Pediatric Medical Associates3800 Poplar Hill Rd., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 484-2001

Atlantic Pediatric Specialists1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 412Virginia Beach (757) 395-6500

Bayside Pediatrics1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 460-5521

Bermisa & Bermisa, MD, PLC110 American Legion Rd. Chesapeake (757) 673-6801

Chesapeake Pediatrics Inc733 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 547-5558

Children’s Specialty Group, PLLC601 Children’s Ln. Norfolk (757) 668-75002021 Concert Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 668-7500

Gloria V. De La Cruz, MD500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 5Portsmouth (757) 399-6192

Dolly Gupta, MD424 N. Main St., Ste. 2Suffolk (757) 934-2200

Jowita Dziatkiewicz, MD109 Wimbledon Sq., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 547-2066

Ghazala Khan, MD4221 Pleasant Valley Road, Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 495-7420

Sung Y. Kim, MD3409 South St. Portsmouth (757) 399-0705

Lakeview Medical Center Pediatrics2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-94224868 Bridge Rd.Suffolk (757) 483-7113413 Market StreetSuffolk (757) 539-6100

Nimmo Pediatrics2301 General Booth Blvd., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 963-5500

Norfolk Pediatrics1529 International Blvd., Ste. 103Norfolk (757) 855-6800

North Shore Pediatrics5301 Providence Rd., Ste. 60Virginia Beach (757) 467-8780924 W Little Creek Rd. Norfolk (757) 440-0719

Pediatrics at the Beach1800 Camelot Dr., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 491-7337

Pediatric Affiliates of Hampton Roads200 Grayson Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 473-3200 1421 Kempsville Rd., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 312-8484

Pediatric Diagnostic Center6345 Center Dr., Ste. 14Norfolk (757) 461-4027

Pediatric Health Associates3701 South St.Portsmouth (757) 966-9873

Pediatric Partners of Hampton Roads1104 Madison Plaza, Ste. 102Chesapeake (757) 410-3630

Pediatric Specialists300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 222Chesapeake (757) 436-1777885 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 461-6342160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 305Norfolk (757) 461-6342449 S. Dominion Blvd., Ste. 3Chesapeake (757) 461-6342

Pediatrics of Kempsville1212 Lake James Dr., Ste. CVirginia Beach (757) 523-4589

Portsmouth Community Health664 Lincoln St.Portsmouth (757) 393-6363

Princess Anne Pediatrics1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 304Virginia Beach (757) 507-0255

Renaissance Pediatrics4012 Raintree Rd., Ste. 200-AChesapeake (757) 488-2223

Tidewater Children’s Association601 Innovation Dr., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 668-2650171 Kempsville Rd., Bldg. BNorfolk (757) 668-65005835 Harbour View Rd., Ste. BSuffolk (757) 668-6050

Tidewater Pediatric Consultants6477 College Park Sq., Ste. 118Virginia Beach (757) 420-6218

Tidewater Pediatrics, PC301 Goode Way, Ste. 203Portsmouth (757) 399-5300

Town Center Pediatrics100 Constitution Dr., Ste. 217Virginia Beach (757) 499-7442

Virginia Beach Pediatric Center933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 112Virginia Beach (757) 226-7330

Vogel Pediatrics 4624 Pembroke Blvd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 490-3331

Westside Medical Associates1080 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 412Virginia Beach (757) 388-1050

PHARMACIESACT Pharmacy1600 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 393-4290

Angel Care Pharmacy240 Corporate Blvd., Suite 101Norfolk (757) 362-9430

Atrium Pharmacy160 Kingsley LaneNorfolk (757) 889-6530

Barr’s Pharmacy201 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 428-1211

Bayview Plaza Pharmacy7924 Chesapeake Blvd., Ste. ANorfolk (757) 583-7466

Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy3219 Bridge Rd. Suffolk (757) 483-6966

Colley Discount Pharmacy1415 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 622-2757

Drug Center Pharmacy912 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 399-6361600 High St. Portsmouth (757) 393-4039

Gray’s Pharmacy4712 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk (757) 489-4848

Lakeview Compounding Pharmacy4661 Haygood Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 934-0533

Lawrence Pharmacy1156 George Washington Hwy. N. Chesapeake (757) 487-3458

MacArthur Pharmacy261 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 533-6566

Prescription Place425 W. Washington St. Suffolk (757) 925-2013

RX 4 Less948 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 539-7075

Suburban Pharmacy3701 King St. Portsmouth (757) 397-2377

PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATIONBattlefield Therapy Center713 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 201Chesapeake (757) 282-4015

Bon Secours In Motion5838 Harbour View Blvd.Suffolk (757) 673-597155533 Portsmouth Blvd.Portsmouth (757) 465-79064300 Portsmouth Blvd., Ste. 220Chesapeake (757) 465-76513300 High St., Ste. APortsmouth (757) 673-56892012 Mead Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-33664900 High St. W.Portsmouth (757) 483-45187300 Newport Ave., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 217-0333828 Healthy Way, Ste. 105Virginia Beach (757) 463-25401817 Laskin Rd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 437-0471

CHKD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation601 Children’s LaneNorfolk (757) 668-9915

Dominion Physical Therapy500 Rodman Ave., Ste. 4Portsmouth (757) 393-6119

EVMS Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 646 Norfolk (757) 446-5915

Fluidity Physical Therapy516 Innovation Dr., Ste. 100Chesapeake (757) 842-6562

Janet Gilbert, MS, CCC-SLP1380 Baycliff Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 718-2811

Great Bridge Therapy Center633 S. Battlefield Blvd.Chesapeake (757) 233-4790

Harbour Rehabilitation 5818-D Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 150 Suffolk (757) 638-1800

Haygood Physical Therapy1024 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 460-3363

Indian River Therapy Center5660 Indian River Rd., Ste. 121Virginia Beach (757) 961-4974

Jordan Young Physcial Therapy5716 Cleveland St.Virginia Beach (757) 961-7271

Maryview Physical Therapy5553 Portsmouth Blvd.Portsmouth (757) 465-7906

Norfolk Physical Therapy Center839 Poplar Hall Dr.Norfolk (757) 459-2112

North Shore Sports & Physical Therapy7419 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 489-5820200 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 547-1215

Physical Therapy Works, Inc.2007 Meade Pkwy. Suffolk (757) 539-6300

Physiotherapy Associates2135 General Booth Blvd., Ste. 152Virginia Beach (757) 430-88281400 Fordham Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 361-39516315 N.Center Dr., Ste. 250Norfolk (757) 893-92103772 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 340-0556

Rehabilitation Associates4560 South Blvd., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 490-3223

Sentara Bayside Therapy Center816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-FVirginia Beach (757) 363-6178

Sentara Day Rehabilitation600 Gresham Dr.Norfolk (757) 261-0853890 Kempsville Rd.Norfolk (757) 261-0855

Sentara Hand Therapy Center420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 455-9020

Sentara Hilltop Therapy Center1725 Laskin Rd., Ste. 535Virginia Beach (757) 333-7000

Sentara Leigh Outpatient Therapy Center6315 N. Center Dr., Bldg. 20, Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 261-0820

Sentara Obici Occupational Health Services2800 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 934-4162

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

Sentara Princess Anne Therapy Center1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 210Virginia Beach (757) 507-0390

Southeastern Physical Therapy680 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 547-0434905 N. Battlefield Blvd., Ste. 105Chesapeake (757) 410-3157801 W. Little Creek Rd.Norfolk (757) 423-88855301 Providence Rd., Ste. 80Virginia Beach (757) 467-46041157 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 481-00521133 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 427-5505801 Poindexter St., Ste. 219Chesapeake (757) 548-0014

Southside Physical Therapy108 Knells Ridge, Ste. 200Chesapeake (757) 436-3350

The Spine Center2012 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 538-01023640 High St., Ste. 2-APortsmouth (757) 397-6930

Spine Works Physical Therapy5665 N. Lowery Rd., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 466-7095

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

Tidewater Physical Therapy2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 301-63166161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 965-48904016 Raintree Rd., Ste. 200-AChesapeake (757) 484-4841

PLASTIC & COSMETIC SURGERYAssociates in Plastic Surgery1037 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3535

Adamn Billet, MD FACS300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 316Chesapeake (757) 547-0047

Body By Siegel700 Battlefield Blvd. N., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 547-2115

The Carney Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery1868 Wildwood Dr. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4455

Chesapeake Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery5818 Harbourview Blvd., Ste. 220Suffolk (757) 673-5900

The Choe Center for Facial Plastic Surgery4400 Corporation Lane, Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 389-5850

Coastal Plastic Surgery 992 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-7788

Cosmetic Surgery Center for Women5121 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 497-5400

Anna E. Drzewiecki, MD1856 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 481-4969

EVMS Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 557-0300

EVMS Reconstructive Plastic Surgery825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 610Norfolk (757) 446-8960

Facial Rejuvenation330 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 1Norfolk (757) 625-6347

Galumbeck Plastic Surgery1817 Republic Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-3204

Tad E. Grenga, MD, FACS5818 Harbour View Blvd. Suffolk (757) 673-5900

Hague Cosmetic Center400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 274-4000

Hubbard Plastic Surgery329 Philip Ave.Virginia Beach (757) 687-1900

Ben Hugo, MD328 Louisa Ave., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 496-4801

J. Benjamin Hugo, MD328 Louisa Ave., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 496-4801

Guy T. Jones, MD100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 302Norfolk (757) 423-2166

William P. Magee, Jr., DDS, MDIvor B. Kaplan, MDJesus Gil B. Inciong, MD400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 301Norfolk (757) 627-6700

J. Craig Merrell, MD FACS5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 200Suffolk (757) 673-6000

Norfolk Plastic Surgery6161 Kempsville Cir., Ste. 300Norfolk (757) 466-1000

Plastic Surgery Associates300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 316Chesapeake (757) 547-0047

Plastic Surgery Center of Tidewater5818 Harbour View Blvd., Ste. 200Suffolk (757) 673-6000

Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach1815 Colonial Medical Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-7373

Richard S. Rosenblum, MD2829 Shore Dr.Virginia Beach (757) 496-5556

Denton D. Weiss, MD & Associates272 Bendix Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 490-7545

PODIATRY1 Foot 2 Foot Center for Foot & Ankle Care171 N. Main St. Suffolk (757) 934-0768

AAL Podiatry Associates, PC719 Tidewater Dr.Norfolk (757) 625-2962

Adams Comprehensive Foot Care1035 Champions Way, Ste. 700Suffolk (757) 686-3668

Advanced Podiatry of Hampton Roads3300 High St., Ste. 2Portsmouth (757) 673-8562612 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. 202Chesapeake (757) 673-8562

Atlantic Foot & Ankle Center1788 Republic Rd., Ste. 300Virginia Beach (757) 481-0898

Cho Foot & Ankle Specialists1232 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 427-7447

Coastal Podiatry Group6477 College Park Sq., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 523-0414

George H. Evancho, DPM632 Cedar Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 547-0123

Family Foot & Ankle Care801 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 130Chesapeake (757) 547-36683929 Bridge Rd., Ste. 310Chesapeake (757) 547-3668

Peter R. Grinkewitz, DPM3640 High St.Portsmouth (757) 393-1074

Philbert H. Kuo, DPM3212 Churchland Blvd., Ste. 10Chesapeake (757) 483-4126

Mckenzie Hastings Institute for Foot & Ankle Surgery1520 Breezeport Way, Ste. 100Suffolk (757) 638-18232790 Godwin Blvd., Ste. 305Suffolk (757) 638-1823

Cory A. Negri, DPM5709 Churchland Blvd., Ste. BPortsmouth (757) 484-7412

Norfolk Foot & Ankle Group4114 Holland Rd., Ste. 106Virginia Beach (757) 498-0202

Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery4224 Holland Rd., Ste. 106Virgina Beach (757) 498-0202

Podiatry, Ltd.3511 Western Branch Blvd. Portsmouth (757) 397-3668

A. Rossool, MD665 Newtown Rd., Ste. 114Virginia Beach (757) 490-1226

Paul T. Spada, DPM533 Rodney LaneVirginia Beach (757) 560-9388

William P. Grant, DPM760 Independence Blvd., Ste. 1Virginia Beach (757) 497-7575

Tidewater Podiatry Group996 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 481-6248Halifax Bldg., Ste. 230Norfolk (757) 481-6248

Virginia Podiatry5253 Providence Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 495-6113

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINEAbundant Health & Wellness Lifestyles5992 Jake Sears CircleVirginia Beach (240) 354-8784

Glennan Center for Geriatrics825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 201Norfolk (757) 446-7040

Park Place Medical Center3415 Granby St.Norfolk (757) 533-9108

Synergy Integrative Medicine for Women1036 Volvo Pkwy., Ste. 2Chesapeake (757) 410-5462

Nabil T. Tadros, MD110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 411Norfolk (757) 889-6733

PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICSAmerican Orthotic & Prosthetic1521 Technology Dr. Chesapeake (757) 548-5656

Bayview Durable Medical Equipment7924 Chesapeake Blvd. Norfolk (757) 480-1457

Bodden Othhopedic & Prosthetic Center, Inc.2418 Granby St. Norfolk (757) 627-4191

Coastal Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC6320 N. Center Dr. Norfolk (757) 892-5300

Foot Solutions1437 Sams Drive, Unit 122Chesapeake (757) 549-3668

Hanger Prosthetics6275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.Norfolk (757) 461-0671

Lawson Medical Prosthetics & Orthotics1135 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 631-6311

Progressive Prosthetic & Orthotic Services380 Cleveland Pl. Virginia Beach (757) 456-5501

Tidewater Prosthetic Center4053 Taylor Rd.Chesapeake (757) 686-0200150 Burnetts Way Suffolk (757) 925-48446363 Center Dr., Bldg. 6, Ste. 100Norfolk (757) 623-7001

PSYCHIATRY & MENTAL HEALTHAtlantic Psychiatric Services780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 400Virginia Beach (757) 468-0550

Sally A. Baker, LCSW2940 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 287-3048

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

The Barry Robinson Center443 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk (757) 455-6100

Behavioral Neuropsychiatric Group1745 Camelot Dr., Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 481-6000

Center For Effective Change641 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 204Virginia Beach (757) 306-4232

Christian Psychotherapy Services281 Independence Blvd., Ste. 326Virginia Beach (757) 490-0377609 Independence Pkwy.Chesapeake (757) 312-80023105 American Legion Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 398-2881142 York St., Ste. 817Norfolk (757) 622-2114

Churchland Psychiatric Associates3300 Academy Ave. Portsmouth (757) 483-6404

Clinical Associates6320 N. Center Dr., Ste. 101Norfolk (757) 456-0505

The Crisis Line (757) 622-1309

Depression Specialists of Tidewater6330 Newtown Rd., Ste. 316Norfolk (757) 461-7571

Dominion Psychiatric Associates2580 Potters Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 498-9391

Haydeh Esmaili, MD2470 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk (757) 539-1503

EVMS Neuropsychology Center825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 564Norfolk (757) 446-8400

EVMS Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 710Norfolk (757) 446-5888

Faithworks Juvenile Service Group142 W. York St., Ste. 915Norfolk (757) 470-4539

Finney Psychotherapy Associates420 N. Center Dr., Ste. 141Norfolk (757) 466-0700

First Colonial Psychotherapy Services921 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 1711Virginia Beach (757) 428-7500

Hampton Roads Neuropsychology780 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Ste. 340Virginia Beach (757) 498-9585


Independence Therapy Center700 Independence Cir., Ste. 3-DVirginia Beach (757) 473-8533

Main St. Psychiatric Center2790 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk (757) 925-1433

Mulligan & Bryan and Associates637 Kingsborough Sq., Ste. HChesapeake (757) 486-0178

Norfolk Psychiatric Associates6353 Newtown Rd., Bldg. 8, Ste. 204Norfolk (757) 461-3313

Govindan K. Palat, MD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 302Virginia Beach (757) 363-9353

Parker Schlichter & Associates5029 Corporate Woods Dr., Ste. 205Virginia Beach (757) 473-3770

Pyschiatric Services1630 Donna Dr., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 425-5050

Riley Counseling & Consulting, PLC4605 Pembroke Lake Circle, Ste. 200Virginia Beach (757) 395-7237

Riverpoint Psychiatric Associates110 Kingsley Ln., Ste. 401Norfolk (757) 489-4700

Spectrum Psychological Services1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 204Norfolk (757) 640-1882

Stepping Stone Family Services, Inc.212 Research Dr., Ste. 102Chesapeake (757) 673-8117

Tidewater Psychotherapy Services256 N. Witchduck Rd., Ste. GVirginia Beach (757) 497-3670

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center1100 First Colonial Rd.Virginia Beach (757) 496-6000

Wellspring2940 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 486-6515

Eleanora Woloy, MD833 De la Fayette Ct.Virginia Beach (757) 499-4446

PULMONOLOGYPeter Birk, MD1821 Old Donation Pkwy. Virginia Beach (757) 481-2669

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

EVMS Pulmonary Medicine301 Medical Tower Norfolk (757) 446-5758825 Fairfax Ave., Ste. 410Norfolk (757) 446-8910

James J. Hatcher, MD840 First Colonial Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 491-2466

Lakeview Medical Center Pulmonology2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-9496

Portsmouth Pulmonary Associates, Ltd.4053 Taylor Rd., Ste. NChesapeake (757) 484-5900

Pulmonary Associates of Tidewater100 Wimbledon Sq. Chesapeake (757) 436-0466

Pulmonary Critical Care160 Kingsley Lane Norfolk (757) 889-6677Pulmonary Medicine Of Virginia Beach1008 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 481-2515

Pulmonary Physicians of Tidewater816 Independence Blvd., Ste. 3-KVirginia Beach (757) 460-9200

Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Consultants1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 205Virginia Beach (757) 460-6080111 Coastal WayChesapeake (757) 549-7996

Sentara Pulmonary& Critical Care Specialists600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8630Norfolk (757) 388-6115

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINEBeach Center for Infertility844 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 428-0002

Jones Institute of Reproductive Medicine601 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 446-71001950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 208Virginia Beach (757) 689-8139

New Hope Center of Reproductive Medicine1181 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 496-5370

RHEUMATOLOGYArthritis Consultants of Tidewater933 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 491-7359

Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 112Chesapeake (757) 547-18226275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 461-3400

Lakeview Medical Center Rheumatology2000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-9457

William W. Reed, MD160 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 505 Norfolk (757) 889-6633

Dorris M. Rice, MD3921 Kingman Ave. Portsmouth (757) 399-5000

Virginia Rheumatology637 Kingsborough Sq. Chesapeake (757) 277-9927

SPAS & MASSAGE02MedSpa1200 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 204Virginia Beach (757) 351-2002

Advanced Massage Care3145 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 110Virginia Beach (757) 422-9030

A Massage from John405 S. Parliament Dr., Ste. 107Virginia Beach (757) 714-8505

A.R.E. Health Center & Spa215 67th St. Virginia Beach (757) 437-7202

Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy195 S. Rosemont Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 340-7132

Aesthetic Skin Care Center5589 Greenwich Rd., Ste. 150Virginia Beach (757) 557-0800

American Laser Centers1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6 Virginia Beach (757) 496-7900

Balance Therapeutic Massage Inc.1952 Laskin Rd., Ste. 508Virginia Beach (757) 428-2222

The Best Body Co.700 19th St.Virginia Beach (757) 428-2639

Body Logic Massage2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 103Virginia Beach (757) 427-0355

Body Works by Gil3601 Mardean Dr. Chesapeake (757) 686-8100

The Body Zone145 Burford Ave., Ste. 100Virginia Beach (757) 392-0414

Changes City Spa710 W. 21st St. Norfolk (757) 625-5300

Day Spa 7574425 Shore Dr., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 460-7706

Downtown Spa & Laser Center400 W. Brambleton Ave., Ste. 301Norfolk (757) 627-6700

The Face Institute1821 Old Donation Pkwy., Ste. 6, Virginia Beach (757) 496-4807

Flowering Almond Spa 5641 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 424-5511

Gallery Salon & Spa1400 Kempsville Rd., Ste. 106Chesapeake (757) 549-0049

Genesis MedSpa401 N. Great Neck Rd., Ste. 121Virginia Beach (757) 306-10801500 Breezeport WaySuffolk (757) 686-9747

Golden Touch Massage & Spa1200 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 277-9382

Hands With Heart533 N. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 675-3973

Inner Harmony Center for the Healing Arts505 Cedar Rd., Ste. BChesapeake (757) 547-1100

Jake’s Place222 W. 21st StreetNorfolk (757) 627-5235

Kinetic Health2648 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 486-5166

Knuckles ‘n’ Knots 3613 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach (757) 498-3375

Lend a Hand Massage Therapy287 Independence Blvd., Bld. 2, Ste. 221 Virginia Beach (757) 343-4072

L’e’toile Nail & Day Spa5950 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk (757) 459-2226

The Look Salon & Day Spa1433 Sam’s Dr. Chesapeake (757) 548-6550

The Lotus Spa279 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach (757) 613-9395

Massage by Larry70 Alwin Rd. Portsmouth (757) 676-4984

Massage Envy3352 Princess Anne Rd., Ste. 915Virginia Beach (757) 689-4959

Massage from Bob1213 Laskin Rd., Ste. 202 Virginia Beach (757) 428-7513

Massage Resort, Inc.2210 Commerce Pkwy. Virginia Beach(757) 431-9111

Metamorphosis Salon & Spa624 Independence Blvd., Ste. 102Virginia Beach (757) 497-6382

Mind Body & Spirit on Colley1902 Colley Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-2639

Natural Elements Spa 717 Eden Way N., Ste. 612 Chesapeake (757) 436-1141

Neuromuscular Pain Relief & Postural Improvement Studio700 Baker Rd., Ste. 108Virginia Beach (757) 460-4477

Papillon Hair Studio & Day Spa2232 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach (757) 496-0607

Personal Touch & Therapeutic Massage3300 Tyre Neck Rd., Ste. KPortsmouth (757) 686-5585

Remedies Medi Spa 1514 Holland Rd.Suffolk (757) 934-9452

Silvina’s Day Spa301 25th St. Virginia Beach (757) 437-9135

Skin- A Medical Spa332 Granby St., Ste. 200Norfolk (757) 228-5100

Southern Serenity Day Spa102 American Legion Rd. Chesapeake (757) 483-4833

The Spa & Laser Center2829 Shore Dr., Ste. 201Virginia Beach (757) 965-7444

Therapeutic Body Kneads811 Brandon Ave. Norfolk (757) 627-1070

Theraputic Massage2004 Brickell Ct. Virginia Beach (757) 496-3701

Tidewater Rolfers236 Mustang Trail, Ste. 202Virginia Beach (757) 463-9252

Totally Pampered604.5 High St.Portsmouth (757) 399-1578

Tranquilities Day Spa & Wellness Center9649 1st View St. Norfolk (757) 583-7721

Virginia Beach Massage Therapy389 Edwin Dr., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 473-1116

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION24-Hr. Addictions Referral Net-work Toll-Free (800) 577-4393

Addiction Recovery HelplineToll-Free (800) 582-6066

Al-AnonToll-Free (888) 425-2666

Alcoholics Anonymous(757) 490-3980

Alcohol-Drug Treatment ReferralToll-Free (800) 622-4357

Families AnonymousToll-Free (800) 736-9805

Meridian Psychotherapy4616 Westgrove Ct.Virginia Beach (757) 460-4655

Narcotics Anonymous(757) 459-8467

Pines Treatment Center825 Crawford Pkwy. Portsmouth (757) 461-4565

UROLOGYChenault-Ostroff Urological4037 Taylor Rd., Ste. AChesapeake (757) 483-1403

Coastal Urology1856 Colonial Medical Ct., Ste. BVirginia Beach (757) 481-9009

Charles S. Davis Jr., MD4501 Witchduck Rd., Ste. AVirginia Beach (757) 499-4932

Ramesh B. Kadakkal, MD1020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 304Virginia Beach (757) 363-1700

Abraham Mahini, MD700 Independence Cir., Ste. 2-CVirginia Beach (757) 499-8855

Abu Thanader, MD301 Goode Way, Ste. 201 Portsmouth (757) 397-0709

Urology of Virginia113 Gainsborough Sq., Ste. 202Chesapeake (757) 457-54806333 Center Dr., Bldg. 16 Norfolk (757) 457-5100400 W. Brambleton Ave.Norfolk (757)457-5170100 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 404Norfolk (757) 489-41111200 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 100-GVirginia Beach (757) 481-35562790 Godwin Blvd.,Ste. 320Suffolk (757) 539-4470110 Kingsley Lane, Ste. 509 Norfolk (757) 489-41111020 Independence Blvd., Ste. 212Virginia Beach (757) 965-44394020 Raintree Rd., Ste. DChesapeake (757) 465-83932000 Meade Pkwy.Suffolk (757) 934-93003105 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake (757) 686-1973

Steven S. Warden, MD1004 First Colonial Rd., Ste. 101Virginia Beach (757) 481-9402

VASCULAR SURGERYSentara Vascular & Transplant Specialists600 Gresham Dr., Ste. 8620Norfolk (757) 622-2649171 N. Main St.Suffolk (757) 539-4770300 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 110Chesapeake (757) 436-10051950 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Ste. 310Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570397 Little Neck Rd. 3300 S. Bldg., Ste. 120Virginia Beach (757) 470-5570

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Soothing BabyLearn how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes and help Baby sleep longer in “Happiest Baby on the Block,” (Bantam, 2003) from 10 a.m. to noon, at CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke. New and expectant parents will learn about the “Calming Reflex,” the “Cuddle Cure” and the “5 S’s,” concepts introduced by author of “The Happiest Baby on the Block” Dr. Harvey Karp. All participants will receive a copy of Karp’s DVD and a soothing sounds CD. This program is supported by Kohl’s “Care for Kids” campaign. To register for this free class, call Sam Fabian at (757) 668-7402.

Fall In Love With FitnessJoin ATC Fitness for its grand re-opening from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the gym’s Norfolk facility, located at 7410 Granby St. Enjoy free classes and learn about group exercise programs. Register for a raffle drawing for a chance to win free fitness evaluations, personal and group training sessions, free membership, as well as the grand prize—a bike courtesy of Conte’s complete with an indoor bicycle trainer. The initiation fee will be waived for those who purchase a membership during the reception. For more information, call Nathan Cummings at (757) 489-1444.

Running On LoveThe Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach will be the gathering site for the Virginia is for Lovers 14K & 1.4-Mile Run. Both events begin between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Visit www.vifl14k.com for more details.

Childhood Trauma PreventionChildhood trauma can have long-lasting effects. Join Dr. John Briere, author of Child Abuse Trauma (Publisher, Year), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Dominion University for a discussion on the personal and social effects of trauma on children and what parents can do to help prevent it. Register online at www.chkd.org/calendar.

Rally At The AlleyYou can help make Hampton Roads a healthier place to live! Register for the “Rally at the Alley,” to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Norfolk Lanes (2441 Little Creek Rd.). Cost to register is $50 for a team of four and $20 per individual (this includes shoe and ball rental, two lanes per team, and a chance to win door prizes). All proceeds will benefit The Storehouse Food Pantry of East Ocean View and the Ocean View Community Center. Call (757) 398-2278 to register.

There’s No Place Like HomeThe Auxiliary Board of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children presents the 5th Annual “There’s No Place Like Home” Gala and Auction to benefit the children and young adults of St. Mary’s Home. The event includes a lavish three-course dinner, live music, silent and live auctions featuring trips, golf packages, artworks and more. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Westin Hotel (4535 Commerce St.) in Virginia Beach. Proceeds will be used for summer camp scholarships for those of St. Mary’s Home. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities and ways to donate, contact Karen Hibbard at (757) 622-2208 ext. 381 or [email protected].

BodyWorksJoin fellow parents and caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke (500 Discovery Blvd., Chesapeake) for the first in a five-week, 10-session series designed to teach simple ways of improving family eating and activity habits. Call (757) 668-7035 for more information or to register.

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FebruaryCalendarABUSECommunity Psychological ResourcesMondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.(757) 622-6794

Child Abuse1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.(757) 481-9521 or (757) 482-6564

ADDICTIONGAmblers Anonymous Maryview Medical CenterTuesdays, 7 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

sexAholiCs Anonymous(757) 872-6537 or [email protected]

smokinG CessAtion “Stay Smokeless” Program(800) SENTARA

ALCOHOL & DRUG RECOVERYAlA-Anon/AlAteenMeetings held daily. Visit www.va-al-anon.org

AlCoholiCs AnonymousMeetings held daily. Visit www.aa.org.

nArCotiCs AnonymousMeetings held daily. Visit www.na.org

substAnCe AbuseFirst Baptist Church of NorfolkTuesdays, 6:30 p.m.(757) 461-3226

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASESt. Paul’s United Methodist1st Mon., 7 p.m.(757) 543-9091

Shepherd’s Village3rd Wed., 5 p.m.(757) 625-1877

Dominion Village2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.(757) 487-9400

Bay Lake Retirement2nd Thurs., 1 p.m.(757) 460-8868

Province Place of DePaul2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m.(757) 889-4999

Pinewood Inn4th Thursday, 1 p.m.(757) 588-4663

Churchland House3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.(757) 483-1780

Province Place of Maryview2nd Tuesday, 4 p.m.(757) 686-1900

Lake Prince Woods3rd Monday, 3 p.m.(757) 923-5531

Kempsville Library1st Thursday, 12:45 p.m.(757) 543-9091

Church of the Holy Family2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 481-5702

Atlantic Shores3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m.(757) 716-2060

Our Lady of Perpetual Help2nd Monday, noon(757) 495-4211

Thalia United Methodist Church3rd Mon., 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 385-0554

Sentara Nursing Center2nd Wednesday, 2 p.m. (800) SENTARA

CAreGivers Group

Chesapeake Regional Medical CenterThursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.(757) 312-6555

eArly memory lossChesapeake RegionalLifestyle Center

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERAdults with Add/AdhdThe Barry Robinson Center2nd Thurs., 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (757) 455-6100

pArents & professionAlsThe Barry Robinson Center1st Thurs., 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (866) 633-4871

AUTISM The Endependence CenterLast Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 461-4474

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEFJewish Family Service2nd Sunday, 12:30 p.m.(757) 321-2222

Woodlawn Funeral HomeWednesdays, 2 p.m.(757) 549-5652

DePaul Medical CenterWednesdays, 1:30 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

Maryview Medical CenterThursdays, 7:30 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

First Baptist Church of NorfolkWednesday, 4:30 p.m.(757) 461-3226

Medi Home Health & Hospice2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 to 7:30 p.m.(757) 420-7192

Sentara Obici Hospital1st & 3rd Thurs.,5:30 p.m.(757) 934-4961

Heartland HospiceMondays, 8 a.m.(757) 490-9323

Children's Group2nd and 4th Thurs., 6:15 p.m.(757) 967-9251

Child lossBayside Presbyterian Church4th Monday, 7:30 to 9 p.m.(757) 641-2018

3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 484-8161

Fathers-Only GroupEdmarc Hospice for Children3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.(757) 967-9251

Mothers-Only GroupEdmarc Hospice for Children3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.(757) 967-9251

misCArriAGe/newborn lossChesapeake Regional Medical Center4th Thurs., 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 312-6776 or (757) 312-6144

Harbour View Medical Center3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

suiCideSt. Andrew Lutheran Church3rd Wed., 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 483-5111

widow/widowerChesapeake Regional Lifestyle CenterFridays, 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 545-4911 or(757) 487-0789

BREASTFEEDING La Leche League of Tidewater(757) 857-8403

CANCERSentara VBGH3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.(757) 395-8685

Sentara Obici Hospital2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.(757) 934-4301

Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m.(757) 312-6460

Maryview Medical Center2nd & 4th Tues., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

Young Adults Group (18-35)2nd Wed., bi-monthly(800) 866-4483

brAin CAnCerSentara VBGH1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 714-6240

breAst CAnCerGreat Bridge United Methodist2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.(757) 436-7390

Sentara Obici Hospital4th Tuesday, 6 p.m.(757) 934-4301

Sentara Leigh Hospital4th Wed., 7 to 9 p.m.(757) 853-2145

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 388-4268

Sidney M. Oman Cancer Center1st Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.(757) 436-7390

Sentara VBGH2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (757) 395-8685

Sentara Leigh Hospital2nd Thurs., 7 p.m.(757) 261-0404(Young Women’s Group)

CArCinoid CAnCerSentara VBGH3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.(757) 572-7465

GyneColoGiCAl CAnCerCommunity United Methodist1st & 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. (757) 486-5333

leukemiA/lymphomA

(757) 838-9351

“look Good, feel better”Sentara Norfolk General3rd Monday, 10 a.m. (757) 388-4268

Sentara Obici Hospital2nd Mon., 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.(757) 934-4258

Sentara VBGH1st Mon., 2 p.m.(757) 395-8686

lunG CAnCerSentara Heart Hospital1st Floor Conf. Room4th Thursday, 7 p.m.(757) 388-4268

multiple myelomACatholic Charities3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. (757) 495-8432

newly diAGnosedVirginia Oncology Associates3rd Tues., 10 a.m. (757) 395-8685

orAl, heAd & neCk CAnCer3rd Monday, 7 p.m.(757) 388-4268

pAnCreAtiC CAnCerSentara Princess Anne 2nd Tuesday, 7 [email protected]

Sentara VBGH3rd Wed., 7 p.m.(757) 427-9959

pArents only CHKD(757) 668-7802

prostAte CAnCerSentara VBGH3rd Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (757) 395-8685

DePaul Medical Center4th Wednesday, 11 a.m.(757) 889-CARE

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 388-4268

Sentara Obici Hospital4th Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.(757) 934-4301

Maryview Medical Center1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.(757) 398-2200

women onlyWednesdays, 2 p.m.(757) 496-9485

CAREGIVER SUPPORTDominion Village 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.(757) 487-9400

Chesapeake Health Dept. 1st Friday, 10 a.m. to noon1st Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.(757) 382-2613

Chesapeake General HospitalThursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.(757) 312-6143

Sentara Obici Hospital1st Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.(757) 934-4627

Virginia Beach Central Library2nd Wed., 10 a.m. to noon(757) 385-4135

Catholic Charities1st Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.(757) 533-5217

CELIAC DISEASEChesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center 3rd Thurs., 6 to 7:30 p.m.(757) 495-9622

Sentara Norfolk General3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 410-5245 or (757) 621-3915

CHRONIC PAINVirginia Beach Central Library3rd Thurs., Call for time. (757) 496-9614

Sentara Obici Hospital1st Tues., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.(800) SENTARA

DIABETES Maryview Medical CenterThursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.(757) 398-2094

Sentara Bayside Hospital3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.(757) 363-6834

Sentara Obici Hospital2nd Monday, bi-monthly(800) SENTARA

Children's GroupPlaza Elementary SchoolLast Monday, 7 to 8:15 p.m. (757) 431-4129 or (757) 431-4026

insulin pump Strelitz Diabetes Center3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.(757) 446-8478

DISABILITIESEndependence Center3rd Wed., noon to 3 p.m.(757) 461-8007, ext. 309

Norfolk Senior Center3rd Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m.(757) 963-9239

DIVORCEFirst Baptist Church of Norfolk Tuesdays, 6 p.m.(757) 461-3226

DIZZINESSNorfolk Fitness and Wellness Center2nd Saturday, bi-monthly10 a.m. to noon(757) 889-CARE

EATING DISORDERSnAtionAl AssoCiAtion of AnorexiA nervosA And AssoCiAted disorders (AnAd)1st and 4th Thurs., 7:15 p.m.(757) 404-3010

Compulsive eAters AnonymousMagnolia United Methodist ChurchMondays, 7 to 8 p.m.(757) 456-1435

Unity Renaissance ChurchFridays, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.(757) 456-1435

overeAters Anonymous

(757) 689-8930

EMOTIONAL SUPPORTSaint Pius X Catholic ChurchWed., 7 to 8:30 p.m.(757) 464-6715 (Pauline)

First United Methodist ChurchTuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.(757) 962-1591 (David)

Virginia Beach Psychiatric CenterSaturdays, 5 to 7 p.m.(757) 560-7889

EPILEPSYteen GroupFirst Baptist Church of Norfolk4th Tues., 7 to 8:15 p.m.(757) 467-2203

FIBROMYALGIAProvidence Presbyterian (757) 496-9614

FOOD ALLERGIESCHKD(757) 284-4450

HEADACHE (757) 721-7781 or (757) 572-7781

HEART DISEASEMaryview Medical Center4th Monday, 6:30 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

Sentara Obici Hospital4th Thursday, 1 p.m.(800) SENTARA

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital(757) 560-7753

Sentara VBGH(757) 721-7330

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITISMaryview Medical CenterTuesdays, 6 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE (ALS)Russell Memorial Library3rd Wed., 7 to 9 p.m.(866) 348-3257 or (804) 363-5099

LUNG/RESPIRATORY DISEASEObici Wellness Center3rd Monday, 2 p.m.(757) 934-4263

LUPUS Sentara Leigh Hospital 3rd Sunday, 2:30 p.m.(757) 490-2793

LYME DISEASE4560 South Blvd., Ste. 3103rd Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.(757) 652-5021

MENTAL ILLNESS Great Bridge Presbyterian 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.(757) 672-3574

depression/bipolAr disorderMaryview Medical CenterFridays, 7 p.m. (757) 889-CARE

Eastern Shore ChapelThursdays, 7 p.m.(757) 340-3820

VB Community Services Board Wednesdays, 7 p.m.(757) 287-4945

Norfolk Community Services Board2nd Tues.(757) 623-1929

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Kempsville Library 2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m.(757) 490-9627

Magnolia United Methodist3rd 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 CARESentara VBGH - 1st Floor2nd and 4th Thursday(757) 395-8144

PARKINSON’S DISEASEFirst Baptist Church Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (757) 461-3226

St. Therese's Catholic Church 1st or 3rd Sat., 1 p.m.(757) 538-0655

SLEEP DISORDERS(757) 395-8507

STROKE/BRAIN INJURYThe Beacon House2nd Monday, 6:30-8:30(757) 816-1857

DePaul Medical Center2nd & 4th Monday, 4 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

Maryview Medical Center1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

Chesapeake RegionalLifestyle Center 1st Mon., 2 to 3:30 p.m.(757) 312-6122

6220 Pardue CourtMondays, 7:30 p.m.(757) 617-2825

Sentara Obici Hospital2nd Thursday, 11 a.m.(800) SENTARA

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSSChesapeake Regional Lifestyle Center3rd Thurs., 6:30(757) 312-3000

Harbour View Health Center2nd Thurs., 5:15 & 7 p.m.(757) 889-CARE

GAstriC bypAssSentara School of Health Professions2nd Thurs., 6:30 p.m.(800) SENTARA

Kempsville Lakes Clubhouse4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m.(800) SENTARA

Sentara VBGH1st Tues., 6:30 p.m.(800) SENTARA

lAp bAndSentara School of Health Professions3rd Thurs., 6:30 p.m.(800) SENTARA

WEIGHT MANAGEMENTBenn’s United Methodist ChurchTuesdays, 6 p.m.(757) 537-5788

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Joseph Adinaro showed an interest in medicine at an extremely early age. In fourth grade, when a fellow classmate fell and hurt his head, Adinaro pushed through the crowd of children gathered around to assess the scene. “I said,

‘Let me have a look at him.’ My teacher turned to me and said, ‘Where’s your doc-tor’s license?’”

The rest is now history. After receiving his undergraduate degree from George Mason University, Adinaro earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. During his residency, he spent several months as an Air Force doctor, serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. “We had 600 pounds of equipment that could turn any airplane into an emergency room,” he says.

While he admits it was sometimes lonely as the only doctor at 30,000 feet, these days Adinaro has his feet planted firmly on the ground. He practices with Cardio-vascular Health in Williamsburg and is an active medical staff member at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

As a busy father of five young children, his plate is quite full—literally. Finding time for some of his favorite sports—golf and volleyball—can be difficult amid long work hours and taking care of family, so Adinaro has turned to another favorite activity. “I also enjoy cooking,” he says. “When I was young, my grandmother would host din-ner for the extended family on Sunday afternoons. I have resumed the tradition and enjoy hosting dinners for family and friends.”

Recently, The Health Journal asked Adinaro to offer his top tips for heart health and more. Here are excerpts from our interview:

INTERVIEW BY SHARON MILLER CINDRICH

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN M. FREER

Joseph T. Adinaro IV, M.D.

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Why he chose cardiology: Cardiology became an inter-est during my medical training. I was looking for something that had continuity. I wanted a relationship with my pa-tients. It is a very research-driven field. It’s very mechani-cal—fairly complicated, but simple in my mind. You can really wrap your mind around it.

On his training in Iraq and Afghanistan: I spent one month in Afghanistan and three months in Iraq. I found it fantastically rewarding. My job in Iraq was critical care. I was flying with an intensive care unit and transporting critically injured soldiers. Within 20 minutes they were in a chopper, in an hour they were in surgery in an operating room to get stabilized, then they could be flying to Germany by the end of the night.

Who he helps now: College students. Middle-aged people. Seniors. There is a wide range in age, but I see many more 80- and 90-year-olds than any other type of patient.

The biggest myth about heart health: I think there’s a general misunderstanding about how heart dis-

ease really works. We used to believe that blockages would progress over time and eventually close the artery, but we have discovered that mild blockages can break open and the artery can suddenly close with a clot. Inflammation and the endo-thelium [a thin lining of blood vessels in the arteries] are big players. Treating risk factors—like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking—is what makes a difference.

What people can do to keep their heart healthy: Exercise, aerobic exercise specifically, actually keeps your heart in better shape, as does modifying your risk factors. Smoking is the single worst thing you can do for your heart. The nicotine paralyzes the lining of the blood vessels. When that happens, you’re at higher risk for heart disease.

Biggest professional challenge: Trying to get through to patients who have their mind set against making a positive change, like quitting smoking. Or they don’t want to take medications. Also, keeping people from being their own doctor. The patient that frustrates me the most says, “This is what I believe, and that’s the way it is.”

Who he admires: The folks who trained me—I’ve trained with some amazing phy-sicians. Their work ethic, tenacity and brilliance are inspiring. I do my best to come close to that. Everyone has their own thing—some docs have great bedside skills, other folks have the science down pat. You take pieces from everyone and try to be the best you can.

What surprises him most in his practice: Everybody’s different. I see everyone from the teen with palpitations and it’s nothing, to the 40-year-old who has horrible cancer and will die soon, to the 80-year-old who’s out on the golf course.

The most beautiful thing about the human heart: The heart is fascinating and elegant in its design and function with its own mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Many animals have the same design—including pigs and cows—which is useful when you need to exchange a part.

Honestly, the most beautiful thing about the human heart, which is unique to the species, is its metaphorical exploration by artists, poets, songwriters and philoso-phers. The fleshy pump keeping us all going is quite humble compared to the lofty poetic heart.

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