Pediatric Health Talk: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around 13.7 million. Breaking the stat down further—obesity affects 13.9 percent of years 2 to 5, 18.4 percent of years... Read More

Children's Care, Children's Health, Health Talk, Lifestyles, Mental Health

January 6, 2020

Pediatric Health Talk: Mental and Emotional Heath Care

The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Monitoring mental health is just as important as keeping tabs on a child’s physical health. Stress is an important factor with mental health... Read More

Children's Care, Children's Health, Health Talk, Mental Health

January 6, 2020

Pediatric Health Talk: General Health Care

Choosing a Pediatrician During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at least 7 check-ups are recommended. Finding the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions parents will have... Read More

Children's Care, Children's Health, Dental Care, Health Talk, Oral Health

December 26, 2019

A year in the life

How is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years really go by quicker as I get older. This year has been an interesting one. I’ve dealt with some health issues. Thankfully nothing major, but more than any other... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

December 20, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Silas Zeidler

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Silas Zeidler is an 11-year-old with a plan to help as many in need as he can. Zeidler attends Carlisle School in Martinsville and enjoys playing video games, sports, and collecting baseball cards. He is active in... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 18, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Robbie Woodall

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Robbie Woodall, a life-long resident of Danville and Pittsylvania County, began volunteering early in life. After graduating from Tunstall High School, Woodall joined the Danville Life Saving Crew. For over 30 years, Woodall has been a key... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 16, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Mike Mondul

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Sheriff Michael S. “Mike” Mondul was raised in a military family and born in Newport, Rhode Island while his father attended Naval War College. He graduated from Herndon High School. After a 1 and half year stint... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 13, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Shelby Irving

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Danville Fire Department Fire Marshall, Shelby Irving, the youngest of 7 children, was born and raised in Danville. After graduating from Ferrum College, she worked with Danville Parks and Recreation. She became the first female firefighter in... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 11, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Jennifer Hoge-Williams

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Jennifer Hoge-Williams moved to Danville in 1985 to start her higher education at Averett College. In 1991, she began teaching in Pittsylvania County and taught in the county and Danville until May 2016. Hoge-Williams married her husband,... Read More

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