Mary Immaculate Hospital introduced the First da Vinci® 5 robot in the Hampton Roads market. This new robotic surgical system allows surgeons to replace many large-incision abdominal and pelvic surgeries with a minimally invasive approach. The advanced technology offers surgeons dual-console capabilities to support collaboration during surgery. The unveiling the of this innovative system took place during an Open House event featuring (above, left to right) Dr. Steve Hopson, TPMG General Surgery; Linda Raymond, OR staff; Dr. Laura Cordes, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dr. Jeff Morrison, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Katrina Duman, OR staff; Dr. Ron Post, TPMG General Surgery; and Geraldine Bugno, OR staff.
Also shown with the new surgical system are (left to right) Alan George, Mary Immaculate president; Dr. Steven Hopson, TPMG General Surgery; Dr. Laura Cordes, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dr. Lisa Coleman, TPMG Center for Colorectal Surgery; and Dr. Ron Post, TPMG General Surgery.
John W. Herbst, EA, an enrolled agent with City Center Tax Group, has completed all three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute and is now an NTPI Fellow. This designation qualifies him to better assist taxpayers in representing them in audits and other tax-related issues before the Internal Revenue Service. Herbst has been with City Center Tax Group since 2019.
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Amya Smith has joined Visit Newport News as a new part-time marketing technician. A recent graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Business Administration degree, Smith has worked with Newport News Parks and Recreation, contributing to event marketing efforts, developing social media content and assisting with promotional campaigns to enhance community engagement. She is also skilled in graphic design and content creation.
Danielle Goodman has joined Newport News Tourism as its group sales coordinator. Goodman will be responsible for promoting Newport News to organizers of meetings and group tours. She will advance tourism by crafting targeted sales and marketing strategies to position Newport News as a premier destination for meeting planners, group tour operators, group leaders, event coordinators, travel consultants and conference organizers. Goodman earned her associate degree in social science from Virginia Peninsula Community College. Before joining Newport News Tourism, she served as director of admissions and marketing at Regency Health & Rehabilitation Center in Yorktown.
Tina Vick, Newport News City Councilwoman, has been named chair of Virginia First Cities (VFC), a coalition representing Virginia’s largest cities. Vick’s appointment underscores her ongoing dedication to improving the lives of urban residents and advocating for policies that strengthen Virginia’s cities. VFC is a statewide organization working to address challenges faced by urban areas, including economic development, affordable housing, transportation, education and public safety. As chair, Vick will lead the coalition in its mission to elevate the voices of Virginia’s cities and ensure they are adequately represented in the state legislature.
Top February agents for CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty’s Peninsula office were Denise Smith, top listing and producing agent; Heather Williams, top selling agent; and Chaz Fiscella, top closing agent.
On Saturday, March 1, nine members of the Newport News Rotary Club volunteered with THRIVE Peninsula for its March Forward Donation day. THRIVE collected 1,970 pounds of food and $755 in cash donations that day. In addition, 61 people were served 1,441 pounds of food. The Rotary members assisted the individuals shopping at the market, stocked shelves and collected donations. Rotary members in attendance were: Travis Hall, club president, Deloris Thomas, Sherri McQuillen, Ken Bingman, Silas Baum, Dawn Hall, Beth Moore, Woody Andrews and Alicia Spencer. Pictured, left to right, are Travis and Dawn Hall, Silas Baum and Deloris Thomas.
Tiffany Boyle, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue (far left), in collaboration with Christopher Newport University, held the 2nd Annual Operation Breakthrough: A Red Sand Project installation. This event included local organizations, businesses and community members uniting to raise awareness and take a stand against human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP) hosted its Community Celebration in February, unveiling its new logo and slogan, introducing interactive exhibits and recognizing distinguished honorees for their outstanding contributions to the United Way campaign. 2024-25 cabinet members were recognized by Charvalla West, president and CEO (standing left) and Skip Smith, chair, UWVP Board of Directors (standing right. 2024-25 cabinet members are Edmond Hughes, HII, chair; Marsha Hudgins, Hudgins Contracting, vice chair; Carlyn Menser, ReMax Connect; Lynn Taylor, Zel Technologies; Captain Andre Dorsey, Newport News Fire Department; Carolene Goodwyn-Harris, Bryant & Stratton College; Amber Price, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center; Ragen Johnson, Alternatives, Inc.; and Les Smith, corporate sponsor.
Mary Immaculate Hospital introduced the First da Vinci® 5 robot in the Hampton Roads market. This new robotic surgical system allows surgeons to replace many large-incision abdominal and pelvic surgeries with a minimally invasive approach. The advanced technology offers surgeons dual-console capabilities to support collaboration during surgery. The unveiling the of this innovative system took place during an Open House event featuring (above, left to right) Dr. Steve Hopson, TPMG General Surgery; Linda Raymond, OR staff; Dr. Laura Cordes, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dr. Jeff Morrison, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Katrina Duman, OR staff; Dr. Ron Post, TPMG General Surgery; and Geraldine Bugno, OR staff.
Also shown with the new surgical system are (left to right) Alan George, Mary Immaculate president; Dr. Steven Hopson, TPMG General Surgery; Dr. Laura Cordes, TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dr. Lisa Coleman, TPMG Center for Colorectal Surgery; and Dr. Ron Post, TPMG General Surgery.
John W. Herbst, EA, an enrolled agent with City Center Tax Group, has completed all three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute and is now an NTPI Fellow. This designation qualifies him to better assist taxpayers in representing them in audits and other tax-related issues before the Internal Revenue Service. Herbst has been with City Center Tax Group since 2019.
Tina Vick, Newport News City Councilwoman, has been named chair of Virginia First Cities (VFC), a coalition representing Virginia’s largest cities. Vick’s appointment underscores her ongoing dedication to improving the lives of urban residents and advocating for policies that strengthen Virginia’s cities. VFC is a statewide organization working to address challenges faced by urban areas, including economic development, affordable housing, transportation, education and public safety. As chair, Vick will lead the coalition in its mission to elevate the voices of Virginia’s cities and ensure they are adequately represented in the state legislature.On Saturday, March 1, nine members of the Newport News Rotary Club volunteered with THRIVE Peninsula for its March Forward Donation day. THRIVE collected 1,970 pounds of food and $755 in cash donations that day. In addition, 61 people were served 1,441 pounds of food. The Rotary members assisted the individuals shopping at the market, stocked shelves and collected donations. Rotary members in attendance were: Travis Hall, club president, Deloris Thomas, Sherri McQuillen, Ken Bingman, Silas Baum, Dawn Hall, Beth Moore, Woody Andrews and Alicia Spencer. Pictured, left to right, are Travis and Dawn Hall, Silas Baum and Deloris Thomas.
Tiffany Boyle, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue (far left), in collaboration with Christopher Newport University, held the 2nd Annual Operation Breakthrough: A Red Sand Project installation. This event included local organizations, businesses and community members uniting to raise awareness and take a stand against human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP) hosted its Community Celebration in February, unveiling its new logo and slogan, introducing interactive exhibits and recognizing distinguished honorees for their outstanding contributions to the United Way campaign. 2024-25 cabinet members were recognized by Charvalla West, president and CEO (standing left) and Skip Smith, chair, UWVP Board of Directors (standing right. 2024-25 cabinet members are Edmond Hughes, HII, chair; Marsha Hudgins, Hudgins Contracting, vice chair; Carlyn Menser, ReMax Connect; Lynn Taylor, Zel Technologies; Captain Andre Dorsey, Newport News Fire Department; Carolene Goodwyn-Harris, Bryant & Stratton College; Amber Price, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center; Ragen Johnson, Alternatives, Inc.; and Les Smith, corporate sponsor.
