…surgical team looks forward to bringing the first hybrid OR to the Peninsula When vascular surgeons Dr. Joseph Piotrowski and Dr. Russell Campbell joined Riverside Health System a dozen years ago, they brought with them years of experience in performing complex and intricate endovascular procedures. “In fact,” Dr. Piotrowski remembers, “we did the first … [Read more...] about Riverside Vascular Specialists – Staying on the Cutting Edge of Technology
Summer 2018
Breakthroughs in Immunotherapy: New Treatments are Benefiting More Cancer Patients Than Ever
By Kasey Fuqua Though immunotherapy is one of the fastest growing areas of cancer treatment, this area of cancer treatment got its start in 1893 when physician William Coley first used bacteria to treat sarcomas. After more than a century of research, new immunotherapy drugs are now gaining FDA approval on almost a monthly basis. “This is an exciting time … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in Immunotherapy: New Treatments are Benefiting More Cancer Patients Than Ever
Insuring Patients Ensures Healthier Communities
By Kasey Fuqua 718,000 Virginians have no health insurance, according to the Virginia Health Care Foundation. While hospitals provide charity care for these uninsured patients, the lack of insurance can have profound effects on their health—and the health of Virginia’s communities. Fortunately, Medicaid expansion and improved access to health insurance provides … [Read more...] about Insuring Patients Ensures Healthier Communities
What to Know as You Prepare to Enter the Possible Realm of Homeownership
By J. Mansisidor With the current climate for qualifying to purchase a home quickly changing, there are some key elements to be aware of, not only in choosing the product/program that fits your needs the best, but also in finding the right lender that equally meets your expectations. Make no mistake, there will be some stress accompanying this process, but managing that … [Read more...] about What to Know as You Prepare to Enter the Possible Realm of Homeownership
Man Caves and Evening Hours: A New Approach to Improving Men’s Health
By Joshua Langston, MD Everyone in a health profession has heard it before: men just don’t go to the doctor. That’s part of why they have poorer health and don’t live as long as women. Instead of continuing to lecture men about their health, it is time to meet men where they are. If we really want to improve the health of men in this country, we’ve got to break … [Read more...] about Man Caves and Evening Hours: A New Approach to Improving Men’s Health
