Sister David Ann Niski, Author at Oyster Pointer

Yahoo! Off to camp

August 27, 2019 Sister David Ann Niski 0

At 8 am, Monday through Friday, the van is pulling out of the Menchville House Shelter parking lot, transporting 10 youth to summer camp at the Tom & Ann Hunnicutt YMCA. It may be early; [Read More…]

New coalition addresses postpartum depression

February 26, 2019 Sister David Ann Niski 0

Having a new baby—the happiest time in a woman’s life. Not always. One in five women will experience anxiety or depression during pregnancy or the first year of her baby’s life, turning joy into sadness, [Read More…]

Senior outreach to services

August 21, 2018 Sister David Ann Niski 0

According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Nothing astonishes people so much as common sense and plain dealing.” The following account demonstrates the effectiveness of this philosophy. In the summer of 2003, the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation [Read More…]

A banner year for Mary Immaculate Hospital

February 26, 2018 Sister David Ann Niski 0

May 2017 marked the 65th year of Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital (MIH) serving our community. Established in 1952, Mary Immaculate was the first hospital in Newport News and has retained its commitment to providing [Read More…]

Human trafficking in our community: A visible problem

August 31, 2017 Sister David Ann Niski 0

Human trafficking is an increasing concern in the United States, deserving the attention of every citizen. In 2016, Virginia ranked in the top third of human trafficking of all 50 states and the District of [Read More…]