Flu Shots: Where & Why To Get ‘Em, Richmond (including $10 bargain shots)

These are my family members, camped outside of my house to avoid my germs. (Just kidding, it's from National Geographic circle 1918 flu outbreak.)

I’m telling you first-hand: this flu is no joke. It’s hard to keep this girl down, and after day three on the couch I’m here to tell ya if you can get a flu shot, please do. In “Debunking the Biggest Myths About Flu Shots” from Emergency Physicians Immediate Care Center, a new urgent care […]

FamilyPalooza: A Free Richmond Family Event 6/9/12

The Science Museum of Virginia

HCA Virginia’s Spirit of Women Network will host familypalooza! on The Tracks at The Science Museum of Virginia. Saturday June 9, 2012 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220  (map) •Meet and greet with local heroes and the chance to tour firetrucks, helicopters and other service vehicles •SpeedPitch & batting […]

Two Big Events at HCA on Saturday, May 19

HCA Hospitals Richmond VA

HCA is all about being fit and healthy and they offer lots of opportunities for moms, grandmoms, and kids to engage in healthy fun. Join HCA at Girls’ Day Out Saturday May 19, 2012! Henrico Doctors’ and Johnston-Willis Hospitals are hosting “A Girls’ Day Out: Getting Health Smart, Sassy and Confident.” This no-cost event will […]

Join Us for an incredible Girls Day Out with HCA at The Jefferson

HCA Spirit of Women Girls Day Out 2011

In 2010, I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the inaugural HCA Girls Day Out at The Jefferson. This year, it’s back again and with even more classes and offerings for just a simple $25 fee if you’re a Spirit of Women Member (simply requires signing up online here.) The big day is […]

Spring N2 Summer at The Science Museum Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Science Museum of Virginia

Spring N2 Summer with The Science Museum of VA and, HCA Virginia and the VA and the 529 College Savings Plan! Here’s the “scoop” on this fun day which includes loads of ice cream: -Launch water balloons from a giant Trebuchet -Live Music -Kids Arts & Crafts -Face painting, robots and more! Where: The Science […]

HCA Virginia Celebrates Healthy Fun Family Event “Familypalooza” at Science Museum of Virginia June 11, 2011

HCA

HCA Virginia is celebrating “healthy fun for everyone” at The Tracks at The Science Museum of Virginia Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. familypalooza! is a FREE fun event for Richmond families focusing on health! Events include: Skills Training and Soccer with the Kickers Hoops with UR Spiders Speed Pitch and Batting with […]

Don’t Say the “C” Word in Front of Me!

Be sure and scheduled your "C" procedure!

  It is time for a colonoscopy. There, I’ve said it. And now, I have to go through with it. Reaching the milestone of age 50 brings many new adventures in life — and colonoscopies are one of those “adventures”.  Men and women age 50 should have a baseline colonoscopy, with a repeat procedure within […]