Dr. Wyrick of Orchid Family Medicine

09/02/2026

Store-bought sauce (this one contains fish products)
Firm tofu, smaller pieces recommended to cover more surface area
Add a non-starchy vegetable
Simmer with lid (low heat) for 8-12 minutes
Not as tasty as Taste of Thai's various tofu curries.

08/26/2026

Family tried to get me to play with tessalations when I was a child. Tofu Triangle Tessalation: Quick to prepare (microwave) and you determine how slowly you eat it. Technically I should cover the plate in tofu triangles, but half of a container is pretty filling.

08/24/2026

I hope students, teachers, and others who have begun another school year will flourish in many ways, just as these cantaloupe plants have grown and become fruitful.

08/11/2026

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to the childhood vaccine recommendations, among them separating the measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, vaccine into individual shots.

These changes go against decades of evidence and science and could lead to a reduction in vaccination rates that would put children at risk. ACOG President Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG, outlines these concerns in her response to the executive order.

The current vaccine schedule provides critical guidance to physicians working to protect children from serious illness and disease. It’s based on decades of scientific evidence. We urge the administration to rescind this executive order and ensure that childhood vaccine recommendations remain grounded in scientific evidence and clinical expertise.

Read Dr. Clare’s full statement: https://bit.ly/4i7OrW2

08/10/2026

08/02/2026

With back-to-school season in full swing, it's important to know the signs of bullying and how to prevent it.

👁️Spotting bullying- Bullying can be physical, emotional, or social. Even though emotional and social bullying may not leave visible bruises, the damage is just as real.
📲Cyberbullying- Teach children the risks of sharing personal information online, the difference between real-life and online friends, saying or spreading hurtful content, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable.
❌Prevention- Build your child’s self-esteem through praise, love, and listening. A person's self-esteem may be reflected in their actions, both in what and how well they do. With healthy self-esteem, a person is more likely to succeed in life.
🗣️Speaking up- Bystanding is allowing bullying to happen. Instead, teach your child how to stand up to bullies. Some simple things to say or do are telling the bully to “cut it out” or that what they’re doing “is not funny,” and to tell an adult.

Read more: https://k-p.li/4xaWZjl.

08/02/2026

07/31/2026

We have about 2 weeks until registration closes for Fall Youth Soccer on Friday, August 14. Programs are open to both boys and girls, ages 5-13. The season will begin in September. Visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/soccer for information.

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

🌟 Looking for compassionate care that fits your needs? Adagio House is officially accepting new clients!

We are proud to offer dedicated support for Psychotherapy Counseling and Speech Therapy, and we accept insurance from major providers to help cover your care:

Anthem
Sentara Health
United Healthcare

We also accept Medicaid Waiver Funds specifically for our Our Village Adult Day Program.

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