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‘By women, for women': Arlington hospital opens new center designed for female patients
VHC Health in Arlington is the latest hospital to design a center specifically for its female patients. The Charlotte Stump Benjamin Center for Women’s Health has opened its doors and will address the needs of women from pregnancy to parenthood and beyond.
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New health center designed for women by women
The new center at VHC Health is part of a growing national trend, where hospitals design centers specifically for their female patients. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.
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Woman's sweat turned blue during pregnancy: ‘I thought I was becoming an Avatar'
When Keisha Sethi became pregnant with her first child, she anticipated heartburn and morning sickness. She did not expect that she would start turning everything she touched blue.
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Women Leading the Field of Forensic Science
Women are increasingly playing a bigger role in solving crimes — not just with a badge, but through science. News4’s Mauricio Casillas shines a light on the next generation of scientists who will play a role in helping solve crimes.
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From Skin Care Connoisseur to CEO: SelfieSkin Co. Founder Shares Her Story
Entrepreneur Janell Norris turned her passion for beauty products into a clean and non-toxic skincare line for women with darker skin tones. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Norris about her journey to CEO of SelfieSkin Co.
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Study Shows Test Used for Some IVF Patients Not Likely Worth Pain, Cost
Recent research suggests that a popular test that tens of thousands of women have done in the hopes of improving their chances of getting pregnant during IVF treatments is likely not worth the pain or expense for most patients. “We tried for a long time to get pregnant on our own,” Caroline Godfrey, a resident of Ashburn, Virginia, said....
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Program Teaches Girls Lessons in Roofing and Empowerment
A small group of high school girls in Manassas traded in the books for nail guns and hammers this week to learn how to install roofing. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports the special training is designed to offer new opportunities to girls and spur interest in the industry.