We are excited to announce The Newby Foundation is participating in the GiveLocal757 Campaign this year. Be on the lookout for additional information to follow! #GiveLocal757 Learn more at: https://www.givelocal757.org/ WATCH NOW
Heart Arrhythmias Heart arrhythmias refer to an abnormality in the rhythm or rate of the heartbeat. These conditions can range from harmless to life-threatening and affect millions of people worldwide. Arrhythmias occur when the electrical signals that control the heart’s pumping action are disrupted or irregular, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow,…
Celebrating Black History All Year Long! The Newby Foundation celebrates Black History all year long! Dr. Newby was proud to serve as a panelist for this discussion moderated by renowned historian (and Newby Foundation Board Member) Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander. BLACK HEALTH & WELLNESS: UNWRAPPING MYTH & SUSPICION Discussion Topic: What are some historic myths and…
Newby Foundation partnered with The Historic First Baptist Church – Bute Street On November 5, 2022 the Newby Foundation partnered with The Historic First Baptist Church – Bute Street to offer a COVID Booster and Flu Shot Clinic for the community. Thank you to our friends on the Sentara Health Equity Team (Iris Lundy and…
The Newby Foundation partnered with FEAST Virginia to host a Summer Kids Cooking Camp. The camp taught Ingleside 3rd, 4th and 5 graders about a variety of foods and how they can impact their daily health. The camp consisted of hands on activities that focused on: an introduction to cooking techniques and kitchen tools, understanding…
Newby/Sentara Scholars Program Gives High School Seniors the Opportunity to Pursue Trades 20 Norfolk Public Schools graduating seniors receive full scholarships to Centura College, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, and Tidewater Tech. Norfolk, Virginia (May 19, 2022) – Dr. Keith Newby, President of the James E. Newby, Jr. M.D. Foundation and Medical Director of Health…
6 Design Components From Sentara’s New Model Of Care Serving Medicaid and uninsured patients, the hyper-local model will address clinical and medical needs in targeted communities. Sentara Healthcare has announced an innovative model of care (MOC) that will combine prevention and primary care with wrap-around behavioral health and social services. The MOC will target Medicaid members…
Mental Wellness Virtual Event Tuesday, March 22 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Virtual The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the needs for awareness, education and action as it relates to mental health and wellness in our communities. Join us for a guided panel discussion that will shed light on mental health and…
Recap from Passport to Good Health: Cardiovascular Health event It was a great turn out and we were able to share this message, with the members of the Greater Norfolk Medical Society of South Hampton Roads. Be sure to register and join us for Session 2: Colorectal Health on March 20th! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu-OsrhKGhVsHXyQXis_fyVO8exXlFCBMPP8TzFuuvJLm5Mw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR142tPr0S-tOsfZBI4IPmf8qoB-VIK3j7A4FKZgXkjtPrxZD1INeIrf65o