We talk with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Dr. Alexandra Modiri, a gastroenterologist with Houshang Makipour MD PC / Northern Virginia Endoscopy Center.
– What does the field of gastroenterology cover?
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With the days are getting shorter and the temperatures colder, it’s common to feel slightly depressed as you patiently wait for the first blooms of spring – leaving many to wonder if winter depression is a real thing.
The answer is “yes,” winter depression, or fall and winter seasonal affective disorder, is a real ailment that affects many every year. So, what are some of the signs of winter depression?
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Even though we are seeing a decrease in deaths from the disease, it remains the number one cancer killer – more than prostate, breast and colon cancers combined.
If it is caught at early stages, there’s good news – removal of the tumor can be done more efficiently than ever.
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As Chair of the Board of Supervisors, it is important to work alongside leaders with different expertise in our community to best represent all the people of Prince William County.
I plan to work hard to keep our county a safe place to live and work, and I have been endorsed by our public safety professionals including:
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Crystal Vanuch was the first to announce her candidacy and platform on managing growth, improving schools, safer roads, supporting first responders, and creating economic development as the Republican candidate for Rock Hill District Supervisor.
Vanuch has a record of experience and service to the County serving on the Planning Commission for the past four years, in contrast to her opponent who just moved to the district one year ago.
By Supervisor Ruth Anderson
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia drivers spend more than 1.2 million hours in traffic delays per year on the 1 mile stretch of road on I-95 South before the Occoquan exit.
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Another sleepless night, another miserable day.
Despite the risks, people still avoid getting diagnosed and treated. In fact, about 10 million Americans have sleep apnea, but don’t know it, estimates the American Association for Respiratory Care.
My name is Ann Wheeler, and I know the people and the issues in Prince William County, and as Chair, I’ll make sure we work together to make our county stronger.
We have the largest class sizes in the state and the lowest-paid teachers in the region.
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Forty years ago, his skin color kept him out. Today, Mike Lovitt is a Boy Scout.
Lovitt has been the owner of Chick-fil-A Bristow for the past 10 years and is a retired Army Lt. Colonel, having served 30 years.
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That’s why on Monday, October 14, 2019, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center hosted its annual Breast Cancer Awareness event at Potomac Mills.
Breast health doctors were on hand to answer people’s questions and discuss concerns.