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An e-health newsletter brought to you by the doctors and staff at Virginia Women's Center.
September 2012
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Welcome, Dr. Moore!
 | | Andrew W. Moore, M.D. |
Please join us in welcoming a new physician to Virginia Women's Center! Andrew W. Moore, M.D. has joined the Mechanicsville location of Virginia Women's Center.
Dr. Moore received his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg and his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. He completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Moore has received several awards including the Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award all four years of his residency, the Best Resident Research award, and the 2012 Outstanding Resident Award for teaching and patient care.
Dr. Moore enjoys caring for patients throughout the spectrum of women's health including both low- and high- risk pregnancies. In addition, he is skilled in caring for women who experience diabetes or hypertension in pregnancy and has special interest in pelvic pain management as well as minimally invasive and vaginal surgery for gynecologic conditions.
Having grown up in Richmond, Dr. Moore is happy to be back in his hometown. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, watching live music and sports as well as spending time with his wife, Christy, their dog, Solomon, and other family members and friends. Dr. Moore also enjoys medical missions work and has recently served in Togo, Africa and is looking forward to future mission trips.
Dr. Moore is accepting new patients and you can schedule an appointment with him through our secure patient portal or by calling our office at 804.288.4084.
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Welcome Home, Goodman Family!
Just over three months ago, we shared with you the story of the Goodman family and of our physicians' donation of 1.8 acres to Hanover Habitat for Humanity. After three months of build days, hundreds of volunteers, generous donations from many sponsors and the guidance and leadership of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, we were thrilled to play a role in dedicating the Goodman's new home on August 23.
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To learn more, read this article, which appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 24.
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Wellness and Well-being: The Quickest, Least Expensive and Most Effective Way to Relax
By Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D.
 | | Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D. |
As summer comes to a close and the frenzy of the back-to-school season is upon us, many of us think the answer to our stressful lives is a vacation at the beach. While vacations can always help us relax, researchers have discovered that people need to de-stress on a daily basis, not just during occasional vacations. What is the quickest, least expensive and most effective way to de-stress and relax? The answer is...deep breathing.
Everyone can practice deep breathing. Because it requires nothing except you and your breath, it can be done anywhere, anytime. The benefits of deep breathing include immediate relaxation as well as an improved ability to handle stress and to regulate emotions (especially anger). Deep breathing is also proven to help bring our focus to the present moment and promote being centered even in the most challenging situations.
To learn more about why deep breathing is so effective as well as the steps for practicing deep breathing, continue reading this article on our Web site.
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Maintaining Strong Bones: A Lifelong Pursuit
"If you want strong bones, make sure you finish your milk."
An old, familiar saying that takes you back to the dinner table during your childhood! While it may have been some time since you considered your bone health, having strong bones is a lifelong pursuit and one that becomes even more important as you age.
Join local health experts for a lunch discussion to learn about a complete approach to maintaining strong bones through exercise, diet and health prevention.
Tuesday, September 18
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Celebration Room, MARTIN'SŪ Food Markets
2250 John Rolfe Parkway
Lunch will be provided
Register by calling 804.360.8767 by Wednesday, September 12
Local health experts:
Monica Newsome, Personal Trainer, John Rolfe YMCA
Valerie Waters, In-Store Nutritionist, MARTIN'SŪ Food Markets
Dr. Peter Zedler, Gynecologist and Director, The Center for Bone Health at Virginia Women's Center
Dr. Tom Thompson, Gynecologist, The Center for Bone Health at Virginia Women's Center
Sharon Street, Certified Densitometry Technologist, The Center for Bone Health at Virginia Women's Center
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Boot Camp For New Dads
Boot Camp for New Dads is a program, by men and for men, in which veterans (new fathers who bring their 2-12 month old babies) orient rookies (fathers-to-be) on the realities of fatherhood. During the three hour session that takes place on a Saturday morning, discussions will focus on caring for babies and new moms, balancing work life with fatherhood, financing a family, following conflicting advice and dealing with your mother-in-law.
On October 6, 2012, Boot Camp for New Dads will be at Memorial Regional Medical Center in the Community Education Room. For more information or to see the class schedule, visit the First Things First of Greater Richmond Web site.
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Virginia Women's Center
www.VirginiaWomensCenter.com
804.288.4084
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