By Vaishnavi Challapalli Sri, MD, DABSM Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with significant health risks. Moderate to severe cases are an independent risk factor for insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, vascular disease and death. The effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is dependent on patient acceptance and adherence to treatment. … [Read more...] about Innovative Alternative to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Jenny Ambrosino, PA-C
Bayview Physician Group’s Hague Medical Associates Education is the guiding principle of Jenny Ambrosino’s work in family practice. Fortunately, she has plenty of unique experience to draw upon: before she pivoted to a medical career in her 30s, Ambrosino was a middle and high school teacher. Now a Physician Assistant, Ambrosino’s goal is to help her patients … [Read more...] about Jenny Ambrosino, PA-C
Operation Walk USA
Stephen H. Cummings, MD, FAAOS TPMG Orthopedic For patients who suffer from debilitating degenerative disease in their hips and knees, joint replacement surgery is a life-changing option. Too often, however, that solution is out of reach for people who don’t have health insurance and can’t afford a procedure that can run upwards of $20,000 in Hampton Roads. … [Read more...] about Operation Walk USA
Thank You for Your Service Spring 2021
Kevaghn P. Fair, DO, Dominion Pathology Laboratories Colonel, U.S. Army Medical Corps (Ret.) Originally, Dr. Kevaghn Fair joined the U.S. Army to pay for medical school, his dream since childhood. As it turned out, his 32 years in the Army Medical Corps gave him far more. Dr. Fair served from 1985 to 2017, caring for soldiers, retirees and military … [Read more...] about Thank You for Your Service Spring 2021
Toby’s Dream Foundation
Michael Fabrizio, MD, FACS Urology of Virginia When children and teenagers face a life-threatening illness, believing that their wildest dreams can come true is much harder. That’s where Toby’s Dream Foundation, a Virginia Beach-based non-profit, steps in. Since 2009, the charity has created unforgettable experiences for nearly 500 local kids with health … [Read more...] about Toby’s Dream Foundation
