Archive for June, 2010
Fighting the Trend: How to Reduce Our Obesity Rate
Issue: June 2010 by Jan Walker.
Americans are getting fatter by the minute. Despite concerns about obesity raised by health care professionals, employers and the government, U.S. obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions, with 26.5 percent of American adults considered obese in 2009, up 1 percent from 2008. Lynchburg is no exception. In a March 2010 study released by Gallup and [...]
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The Bedford County Group Homes: A Place for Life Change
Issue: June 2010 by Chris McCune.
It’s no secret: Change happens over a lifetime. Problems in children typically do not just crop up in six months to a year and change does not happen that fast either. That is why having an outlet such as The Bedford County Group Homes (BCGH) is so important to our culture and our communities. Since [...]
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Following the Master Plan: What’s Next for Jefferson Street
Issue: June 2010 by Johanna Calfee.
Rain gardens, high-end condos and a multipurpose stage probably aren’t among the first things most people envision when they think of downtown Lynchburg. But city officials and investors alike are hoping that the changes being made to Jefferson Street and the riverfront area, both now and in the near future, will also help to change [...]
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Programs to Keep the Pounds Off
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
Weight control begins with proper nutrition and exercise. Centra offers the following programs and services to help keep the pounds off children and adults: Outpatient Nutrition Counseling An individualized program offered by nutrition services for patients needing medical nutrition therapy. A physician’s referral is required. For information, call (434) 200-4585. LEARN Program for Weight Management [...]
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Lynchburg Project Lifesaver Seeks Business Support for Second Chance Prom
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
Lynchburg Project Lifesaver, Inc., is hosting a Second Chance Prom fundraiser to help support this life-saving program as well as other community relations programs implemented by the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office. Project Lifesaver, Inc., is a non-profit organization that was started in April 2002 as a joint effort between the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office, Lynchburg Police Department [...]
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Lynchburg Chamber Events
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
The “CHAT” Open Networking Event June 22 8 to 9:30 a.m. Lynchburg Regional Chamber Conference Room, 2015 Memorial Avenue Join the Lynchburg Chamber for an informal gathering of business professionals. Learn networking tips and techniques from seasoned, successful business professionals. Meet new business people to expand your circle of friends and contacts. Receive information on how [...]
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Increased Funds to be Distributed Through United Way of Central Virginia
Issue: June 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
United Way of Central Virginia has $181,665 more available for distribution to its partner agencies, a 10 percent increase over last year. The total this year is just over $1.9 million; the amount distributed last year was more than $1.7 million. The increase can be credited to a successful United Way annual campaign and the [...]
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