The Medicare Open Enrollment deadline is fast approaching, so now is the time to check and see if you will have the Medicare coverage you need to meet your needs, at a price you can afford, starting January 1, 2013. December 7 is the last day that most people with Medicare can chose or change their Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for 2013. Medicare is stronger than ever with
The Westmoreland County Medical Center hosted an open house Aug. 18 in honor of National Community Health Center Week. The mid-week event was a part of state-wide celebrations that sought to inform the community of the availability of services in their area. Approximately 80 residents came out to take advantage of free blood sugar screenings, BMI measurements and blood pressure tests. Participants also enjoyed demonstrations by MedAir Home Care, were
Montross Fire Department hosts St. Baldrick’s event for children’s cancer research Story and photos by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer On March 31 the Montross Volunteer Fire Department hosted a silent auction as a benefit for the St. Balderick’s charity in the department’s dining hall. St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and
Meet the People’s Community Bank Team Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series about the Westmoreland County Relay for Life teams. Story by Amanda Ault, Associate Editor Photos provided by Joyce Coates, People’s Community Bank Team Captain The Westmoreland County Relay for Life is scheduled to take place May 19 atWashington & LeeHigh School. Although Relay for Life is a well-known event that takes place all
Metro Richmond– As motorists gear up for that last minute trip to the store or to a relative’s house for the upcoming holidays, Virginia State Police urges everyone to click that safety belt, drive sober, and get plenty of sleep. Since Jan. 1, 2011, preliminary figures show that the Virginia State Police Richmond Division (www.vsp.state.va.us/Office_Locations_Map_Div1.shtm) has investigated 77 separate fatal crashes which have taken the lives of 91 individuals; whereas
On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?
Several spring sports teams will vie for an opportunity to be crowned district
Editor’s note: Event rescheduled to June 1 at 9 a.m. due to
On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?