Newport News, VA, March 11, 2019 – TPMG is proud to announce the expansion of their pediatric office, James River Pediatrics, with the addition of local area pediatrician, Dr. Carol M. Steiner. The practice is accepting new patients.

Carol M. Steiner, MD, FAAP

“As the practice continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Steiner to our care team to meet the growing needs of the community,” said Dr. Joseph Baust, Jr., founding physician and managing partner of TPMG James River Pediatrics.

Steiner earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and completed internship and residency training through David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in California. Steiner is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

After returning from international appointments as a staff pediatrician with the United States Air Force, Steiner practiced at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton for 10 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserve. Prior to joining TPMG, she worked at pediatric offices throughout Hampton Roads.

“I’m very excited to join TPMG and Dr. Baust at James River Pediatrics. We share the same vision, passion, and joy for doing all we can for our patients,” said Steiner. Read more

Newport News, VA, February 1, 2019 – TPMG Imaging and Breast Centers in Newport News and Williamsburg will offer mammogram appointments on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We understand how difficult it can be to fit a preventative screening appointment into an already busy schedule.” said Janae Johnson, MD, board-certified and fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist. “We hope offering extended mammogram appointments will not only encourage this life-saving testing, but ease some of the burden in receiving this important service.”

According to BreastCancer.org, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. “Currently, there is no way to prevent breast cancer, so we strive to find it early when it is most treatable. Screening mammograms are the gold standard, the best first tool in the fight against breast cancer.” Read more

Samantha Douglas is a fitness specialist at TPMG Strive Fitness and Performance in Williamsburg, VA. Learn more about Samantha, her approach to fitness, and what she enjoys most about personal training.

Samantha Douglas, Fitness Specialist

How or why did you get started in the fitness/wellness industry?

I started gaining an interest in the Fitness and Wellness industry when I was 16 years old. I had been a competitive dancer for 5 years and was going through knee, wrist, and hip pain. I was also studying nursing in high school at the time, and so learning about human anatomy and health while going through physical therapy and being in tune with my body as a dancer, I knew I wanted to pursue something in the health and wellness field. I also love taking care of people and helping them in that aspect. Read more

Newport News, VA, November 1, 2018 – TPMG Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce they have been awarded a grant from March of Dimes and Anthem Blue and Cross Blue Shield Foundation. The grant is part of March of Dimes efforts to fight for the health of all moms and babies by reducing premature births and improving maternal and infant health.  The grant will support CenteringPregnancy®, a group prenatal care model that provides invaluable education and care for expectant mothers and babies in Newport News and the surrounding communities.

The CenteringPregnancy® group model of care promotes education and social support by bringing together women in the same stage of pregnancy. Group sessions include individual health assessments followed by facilitated discussion of topics tailored to the group, as well as special interest topics designed to provide education and promote a community of social support amongst the mothers through pre and post-partum stages. Read more

Newport News, VA, October 17, 2018 – TPMG Nutrition Services is proud to announce their Diabetes Prevention Program has received full recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This recognition signifies the quality of the TPMG program and designates that all standards have been met for full CDC recognition.

In the United States, over 30 million people have diabetes and more than 84 million people over the age of 18 have pre-diabetes, according to the CDC.  Diabetes presents not only a significant impact to a persons’ lifestyle and health, but a financial hardship and burden to the individual and healthcare system. Read more