Making people whole again. It’s what Steve Siverd has strived to do for the past 32 years. Siverd is president of Coastal Prosthetics and Orthotics. He works with adults and children who have lost limbs [Read More…]
Kim Reaves sees himself as sort of a preacher. But not of religion. Rather, of healthy living. “I preach fitness,” he says. “I don’t just look at this as a job, but as my calling. [Read More…]
Imagine not being able to read a book to your child. Or process simple directions from a doctor. Or, being able to understand a bank statement or a report card. There are 30,000 residents on [Read More…]
Being in the dark is no fun. When the power goes out, anxiety goes up. No one knows that better than William Cannon, co-owner of Gault Electric. He understands the importance of quick service and [Read More…]
It takes a lot to keep Newport News running smoothly. There is trash to be picked up. Roads to be repaired. Buildings to be maintained. And that’s just a small part of what is done [Read More…]
Dr. Lynne W. Stockman knew from an early age she wanted to be a doctor. She set her path and never strayed. Since she was 14, her focus on medicine has remained strong, and her [Read More…]
Chefs take great pride in their food. Artists woo over their creations. Louis Martinez boasts about water. Yes, water. Martinez is executive director of Newport News Waterworks and he takes his water seriously. Nothing makes [Read More…]
The little girl was overweight, asthmatic, diabetic and severely lacking in self-confidence. The last thing she wanted to do was run. But with a little help from an organization called Girls on the Run, she [Read More…]
To raise children, it often takes a village. Family, friends, neighbors and schools all have to rally around young people as they catapult toward adulthood. No one knows this better than Jeremy Wall, family engagement [Read More…]
Everyone wants to look younger. Quickly. And painlessly. That’s where Hawaii Blue comes into play. Since January, Hawaii Blue, which specializes in “luxury medical aesthetics,” has been providing men and women with options to roll [Read More…]
In big cities, it’s commonplace to see doormen manning the lobbies of high-rise buildings, greeting residents as they come in and out. In Newport News, doormen are not part of the landscape. Unless one goes [Read More…]
A full stomach is something many take for granted. When hunger hits, most go running for the fridge. But what if the shelves are empty? On the Virginia Peninsula, thousands face this everyday. In fact, [Read More…]
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