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Welcome to Your Monthly Checkup, an electronic newsletter sharing vital information with TPMG patients, keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and advancements.

2022 Food Drive

A sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to all TPMG patients and staff for your generous support during our third annual TPMG Food Drive! Together with the Virginia Peninsula and Southside Foodbanks, your donations have provided those in need with healthy meals and essentials, ensuring that many in our community will have a happier and healthier holiday season!

Welcome Erin Briscoe, MSN, FNP-C, to TPMG Coastal Internal Medicine and Tidewater Bariatrics in Chesapeake.

Erin treats patients of all ages for a variety of acute and chronic conditions including preventative care, weight management and counseling, diabetes, UTIs, upper respiratory infections, hypertension, wound/skin care, high cholesterol, anemia, and pap smears. With a special medical interest in nutrition, Erin is especially concerned with the way proper nutrition can act as a preventative measure for a variety of chronic conditions. In addition, she advocates for her patients of advanced age, understanding the importance of independence and remaining in the comfort of their own homes. Erin belongs to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 

Learn more about Erin by visiting her provider page here.

Welcome Caitlin Peribonio, FNP-C, and Abby Martin, PA-C, to TPMG Greenbrier Family Medicine in Chesapeake.

Caitlyn treats young adults to seniors for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including acute sinusitis, UTIs, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, GERD, anxiety, and depression. As a provider, she believes comprehensive health care involves holistically caring for and treating patients. This philosophy of care considers the individual's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strengths and challenges when developing a course of treatment. She has a special medical interest in different forms of preventative medicine, women’s health, mental health, nutrition, and dermatology. Caitlyn is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP).

To learn more about Caitlin, please visit her provider page.

Abby's first priority as a provider is to be an active listener, ensuring her patients feel their concerns are heard. She encourages her patients to play an active role in the healthcare process, believing that those who are actively involved in their healthcare achieve better outcomes. Abby treats young adults to those of advanced age for a variety of chronic and acute conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, UTIs, STDs, GERD, anxiety, depression, acute illnesses (pneumonia, sinusitis, etc.), osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and more. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, mental health, orthopedics, nutrition, and women’s health.

You can learn more about Abby here.

2022 Holiday Door Decorating Contest

Walk through any TPMG building and it's obvious that the holidays are upon us! Many of our offices are participating in this year's Holiday Door Decorating Contest. Our volunteer judges will evaluate each door based on creativity, visual impact, and craftsmanship. Judging will take place from Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13.

Which TPMG practice will win the Champions traveling trophy?! The winners will be announced on December 14!

Want to boost your weekly menu with seasonal vegetables? Here are a few nutrient-dense vegetables to add to your grocery list:

1. Beets (high in vitamins and minerals)
2. Brussel Sprouts (loaded with vitamin C and vitamin K)
3. Cauliflower (high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium))
4. Swiss Chard (high in vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate)
5. Sweet Potatoes (high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin A)

Gale Pearson, MS, RDN, CDCES suggests trying to slowly incorporate these items into your meals. Or get creative and try out a new recipe!

Our Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educators are here to help you achieve your goals. Call (757) 232-8768 to schedule an appointment at one of our TPMG Nutrition Services locations throughout Hampton Roads.

Despite our best intentions and preventative measures, falls can happen among older adults. We’re here to help you regain your sense of confidence and independence through medically-based exercises.

TPMG Strive Fitness & Sports Performance has designed the Balance + Strength Class to improve balance and enhance strength. These 60-minute classes are held Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. For details on pricing or to register, please call (757) 345-2512.

During Lynchburg's recent Homecoming, Dr. Sinclair B. McCracken of TPMG Thimble Shoals Family Medicine was the recipient of the 2022 T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award on behalf of the Lynchburg Alumni Association!

This most prestigious award is given to an individual who demonstrates an exemplary record of service in each of the following three areas: church, community, and service to alma mater. Congratulations Dr. McCracken!

Congratulations to Nana Winbush, PMHNP-BC of TPMG Behavioral Health in Newport News, who completed a trip to Ghana in August/September with the Association of Ghanaian Advanced Practice Nurses Abroad! 

She worked in remote villages in Ghana, West Africa to provide healthcare screening for MH/BH, HTN, DM, Dental, Malaria Screening. Way to go, Nana!

New blogs are written every week by our providers, staff, and medical experts.

Click here to view our complete library of blogs and articles.

Joint Pain in the Neck

The neck is the most flexible part of the spine and its movement is crucial for our day-to-day activities. Read here for the treatments available to reduce or eliminate neck pain.

RSV on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Children Safe

Learn more here about how to protect your child from a potentially harmful RSV infection.

Help Save Your Hearing by Wearing Earplugs

Noise-induced hearing loss can have a serious impact on the way we live, which is why it’s important to wear hearing protection when you can. Read more here.

Accepting New Patients

Saunora Prom, DO, FAOASM of TPMG Tidewater Sports and Osteopathic Medicine in Chesapeake is accepting new patients. 

Dr. Prom treats patients of all ages of life and athletic ability. With a vision to bring non-surgical options to the forefront of orthopedic medicine, he started Tidewater Sports and Osteopathic Medicine, Greenbrier in 2011. As most musculoskeletal issues do not require surgery, he strives to find the root cause of pain and develop a treatment plan personalized to each patient. 

Learn more about Dr. Prom here.

At TPMG, we have over 220 primary care, specialty physicians, and advanced practice clinicians who are working every day to help you maintain optimal health.

To see all TPMG providers who are currently accepting new patients:

• Visit our Find a Provider page.
• Check the box labeled Accepting New Patients.

For questions related to insurance, visit our website for a comprehensive list of accepted insurance carrier plans. Please call the office you are inquiring about, as not all TPMG physicians participate in the list of plans featured on our website. It is up to each office location as to which insurance plans they accept.

Patient Portal Communications

The Beacon Award is a TPMG employee appreciation program that rewards and celebrates staff members who demonstrate an exceptional level of skill, care, and passion for the meaningful work done with, and for, our patients every day.

Both of the staff members you see below recently received this award for providing excellent care and customer service to patients, providers, and fellow coworkers.

Erica - TPMG Orthopedics in Newport News and Williamsburg

Linda - TPMG Central Billing Office in Newport News