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Inova Loudoun Hosts Trick-or-Treat for Pediatric Kids0
Four-year-old Lillian Taylor woke up this morning disappointed she couldn’t go trick-or-treating. Luckily for Lillian, the staff at Inova Loudoun Hospital was prepared to bring the fun of Halloween to her. As part of its first ever “Reverse Trick-or-Treating” event Oct. 31, the pediatric ward at Inova transformed into a trick or treat center for children who couldn’t
READ MOREAsk Dr. Mike: The Creepy Clowns of 20160
“Did you hear about the three kids that were killed last week by clowns?” and “Clowns are capturing children and dragging them into the woods” and “The police are looking for two clowns that were in the woods by my school’s playground” are just a few of the many comments my young clients have reported to
READ MOREBuilt to Drive, Driven to Cure: Local Car Show Benefits Cancer Nonprofit0
Classic and luxury cars filled the parking lot in front of V Social Eatery Oct. 15. The sun shined on more than one hundred cars, but none drew more attention than the custom orange-painted Nissan GT-R. The car’s Maryland license plate reads “F CANCR” and belongs to Andrew Lee, 20, of Driven to Cure who has
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Ollie Outside: Dr. Mike Hits Home Run for Parents and Kids0
Dr. Michael Oberschneider counsels hundreds of local families about it every year. It’s not a new phenomenon, but understanding its dynamics is an evolving science – especially when trying to resolve problems children develop as they grow up. What is it? It’s technology, and its growing use – in some cases to the point of
READ MORELoudoun Hunger Relief Feeds Thousands of Locals in Need0
Hunger is an invisible problem in Loudoun County, and the needy are often people you wouldn’t expect, according to Jennifer Montgomery, executive director of Loudoun Hunger Relief. “You don’t know if it’s your neighbor, your friend, your loved one. You just might not know who may be hungry,” board president Carol Barbe said at the organization’s
READ MOREEasy Street Foundation Commemorates Launch0
Pam Ruddy stood up in front of a group of parents, professionals and supporters of children with Asperger’s Syndrome on Oct. 11. Commencing the start of her new organization, she addressed the crowd with her typical wide smile. “Welcome to Easy street” Though nothing is “easy” when it comes to Asperger’s support, Ruddy is using
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