Sports dental safety: it’s always an option

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times While summer has just begun it’s time to think about mouth guards for dental safety. Athletic mouth guards are not just for football and hockey. Many sports such as gymnastics, skating, martial arts, basketball just to name a few can put a smile in harm’s way. Mouth protectors can cushion a blow and help protect the teeth as well as reduce...

YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4

More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.  The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family fun...

Fairconeture to lead new Brandywine Health Foundation program

Renée C. Fairconeture is joining the leadership team for the Brandywine Health Foundation. COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced this week the addition of Renée C. Fairconeture to its staff. Fairconeture will be primarily responsible for coordinating the launch of the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program generously underwritten by Citadel.  This new program will provide...

Theraplay to open in Landenberg, May 12

NEW GARDEN — On May 12, the unmistakable sounds of children laughing, therapists cheering and parents clapping will echo the walls of Theraplay, Inc.’s newest outpatient facility. Located at 385 Starr Road in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, this center will become the company’s latest source of pediatric therapy completely engulfed in functional play. Founded by pediatric physical therapist, Lisa Mackell,...