Fall 2019

By Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD   As an Orthopaedic spine surgeon, I rely heavily on MRI to assist with diagnosis, surgical planning and monitoring of my patient’s post-surgical recovery. Highly accurate musculoskeletal imagery allows me to make an accurate diagnosis, which affects treatment options for my patients’ health. I also should consider the financial well-being … [Read more...] about Finding Accurate and Affordable MR Scans for Your Patients

By Erica Pero   It seems most of my clients took at least a little time off to recharge this summer. Sometimes when I unplug from work, my brain starts to get creative. I start thinking about strategic ways to earn more money and live out my passion of helping clients grow their businesses... which leads me to the concept of a “side-hustle”. A side-hustle is … [Read more...] about Do you have a “Side-Hustle”? Should you? Could you?

The Sacroiliac Joint By Scott Bradley, MD   One commonly overlooked cause of lower back pain is degeneration and inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, a complex structure responsible for carrying the weight of the upper body and shifting that load to the legs for walking and standing.   Unfortunately, damage to an SI joint often does not appear on X-ray, CT or MRI … [Read more...] about Shedding Light on a Lesser-Known Origin of Back Pain:

Obici Healthcare Foundation, Sentara Healthcare, and Walmart Partner with the Foodbank to Promote Healthy Outcomes By Jordan Fonteno   The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia & the Eastern Shore recently announced a series of grants from Obici Healthcare Foundation, Sentara Healthcare, and Walmart totaling $410,000. The Foodbank will leverage these funds to … [Read more...] about The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore Awarded More than $400,000 to Support Health-Related Initiatives