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Working out and keeping fit during the holidays and beyond

Published December 6, 2017 at 6:00PM | Updated December 20, 2018 at 9:50AM

During the holidays well, okay most of the time, it sure feels like we are living our lives in the fast lane! Everything all the time, one of the lines from the song by the Eagles, sums up the frantic and often frenetic activities occurring during the holidays. If you are like many people, the time you spend in the gym may suffer because you simply do not have the time or the energy to work out as you would like.

Manassas Park Community Center (MPCC) fitness instructor Kathleen Joubert suggests that you work out with a friend. “Find someone with similar fitness and workout goals to your own, and plan to meet at the gym,” advises Joubert, “Discuss the classes you wish to attend, and plan to be there.”

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JES Foundation Repair provides FREE inspections to homeowners suspecting damage from recent earthquakes

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Published December 3, 2017 at 7:38PM | Updated February 13, 2018 at 1:19PM

JES Certified Field Inspectors provide free inspections to homeowners whose foundations may have damage from recent earth quakes.

Regional experts who helped hundreds after the Mineral, Va. earthquake are available to inspect homes damaged from the recent Howard County, Md. and Dover, Del. earthquakes.

After the 2011 earthquake in Mineral, JES Foundation Repair had a busy schedule inspecting and repairing homes from Virginia Beach to Baltimore. Now with the tremors recently in Howard County and Dover, the Manassas branch of JES is ready to provide free inspections to homeowners in Maryland or Northern Virginia that might wonder if their home’s foundation was affected.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center leads the mission for women and family-centered care

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Published November 30, 2017 at 9:10PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:16PM

Newly renovated rooms, family birthing units and an open floor plan is transforming the patient experience for expectant mothers.

On Thursday, November 30, 2017, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center officially launched its Women’s Health Center. The hospital recently celebrated 45 years of serving the community. This latest development showcases Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s commitment to women and families.

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Support local shops, restaurants, and services for Small business Saturday

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Published November 21, 2017 at 11:58AM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:36PM

“Small Business Saturday” was launched in 2010 by American Express to encourage shoppers across America to focus a portion of their holiday shopping on small, local businesses. The program was initially aimed at helping main street businesses survive the economic downturn and cardholders were offered various perks for shopping small. “Small Business Saturday” has since evolved into an annual event featuring tens of thousands of participating shops, restaurants and service providers throughout the country.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Manassas and significantly contribute to this historic City’s modern beat. The revenues generated from these businesses are what helps enable the City to provide high-quality public services.

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How the Sentara Diabetes Management Program helps patients understand and learn to live with their disease

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Published November 9, 2017 at 5:18PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:17PM

November is American Diabetes Management month and with more than 30 million people living with diabetes in the U.S., it’s no wonder the American Diabetes Association estimates at least seven million of those people, don’t even realize they’re living the disease.

Health organizations and those working within the field say the disease has reached epidemic portions. It’s something the Sentara Diabetes Management Program team sees every day.

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A final, permanent resting place for Prince William’s unclaimed dead

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Published November 1, 2017 at 5:35PM

There’s little information about their lives, but in death, five Prince William County residents were treated to a heroes’ funeral with an honor guard salute, two women singing hymns, two chaplains sharing prayers and even the Prince William County Sheriff taking time to speak.

It’s part of the county’s annual memorial service for the unclaimed. Thursday morning at Woodbine Cemetery in Manassas, a small group gathered.

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Caregivers strive to reduce bath-time challenges for seniors

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Published October 25, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated November 1, 2017 at 11:14PM

When it comes to helping older adults remain in their homes, bathing can be a challenging issue. But Tessa Lamb of Home Instead Senior Care of Manassas and Herndon has found those concerns can be overcome with the right combination of compassion and experience.

Lamb has been working with seniors since 1996, as long as she’s been a licensed practical nurse. During that time, she realized there are identifiable, key issues that impact bath time. By recognizing and addressing these concerns, home care providers can help their clients age with greater hope and success.

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A member of the Felmley family has been involved with the hospital from before it was even built — that’s more than 45 years of service!

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Published October 19, 2017 at 7:00AM | Updated October 19, 2017 at 8:06AM

When Martha Felmley was invited to an introductory meeting for the Potomac Hospital Auxiliary in the early 70’s, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would consume nearly half of her life and be passed down through the generations.

“We had fundraisers to make money and went door to door to collect money. In the beginning, it was all about money to build the hospital” remembers the soon-to-be 90-year-old, smiling.

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