Dr. Sharon Joseph on symptoms and relief from the stomach bug

According to our twitter radar, a lot of folks are feeling under the weather this week in Richmond. This is flu season and we’re seeing a mix of flu symptom and gastro intestinal illness. While we often refer to a G.I. big as “the stomach flu”, it’s actually a very different condition from the virus which causes … Read More

Dr. John Port on the importance of men’s health and screening

Cold and flu season – what you should know

In this edition of Share The Health, Dr. Alicia Cress of Powhatan Medical Assoicates discusses the symptoms, differences and treatments of a cold and the flu.

Dr. Christine Browning discusses high blood pressure, causes and treatments

High blood pressure is among the most pervasive chronic conditions in America. An estimated 95% of Americans will battle high blood pressure at some point in their lives. High blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure greater than 140 or diastolic pressure greater than 90. Unfortunately, most people with high blood pressure feel no … Read More

Dr. George Brengel of Commonwealth Internal Medicine discusses the warning signs of heat exhaustion and how to avoid it

. It is still steamy up and down the East coast. Are you keeping cool and hydrated? Dr. George Brengel of Commonwealth Internal Medicine discusses the warning signs of heat exhaustion and how to avoid it. Dr. Brengel mentions the elderly as specifically susceptible to the effects of heat exposure. We encourage all of our friends … Read More

Bon Secours Physician Shares Knowledge, Innovation

Dr. Vikas K. Rathi, FACC, Director of the Cardiovascular MRI program at Bon Secours Richmond Health System, recently was recognized by his peers during a Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) conference in Nice, France. Rathi presented several research abstracts and was also selected as one of five finalists for best-case presentation. SCMR is the … Read More

Lighten Up: Risk Factors – Part 2

[Author's Note: This blog post is the last post in a three month blog series that has been published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Previously in this blog … Read More

Lighten Up: Moods & Foods

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. We realize that some people try to … Read More

Lighten Up: Delightful Dining Out

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.]   Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Eating out can be a hassle … Read More

Lighten Up: Mind/Body Exercise

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. “The spirit and the will to excel … Read More