Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. is offering free asthma screenings on Sat., May 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gainesville District Volunteer Fire Department on 14450 John Marshall Highway in Gainesville, Va., in honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. In addition to the free asthma screenings from Dr. Paluvoi, attendees can learn summer fire safety tips, get their car seats checked and get a tour of a fire truck from Gainesville, Va. firefighters.  For more information, go to www.vasneezers.com.

“Asthma can be debilitating if not treated properly,” said Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D., allergist and owner of Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Gainesville, Lansdowne and Falls Church, Va. “Many people don’t realize that they have asthma, until they end up in an emergency room, which is why I’m a strong advocate for preventive screenings and treatments,” said Dr. Paluvoi.

Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. was named “Top Doctor” in Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines for his work in pediatric allergy and immunology. With offices in Falls Church, Gainesville, and Lansdowne, Va., the locally renowned allergist is noted for his patient care and clinical treatments, especially with food allergies. For more information, go to www.vasneezers.com.

“It’s an honor to be noted among the ‘top doctors’ in our area,” said Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D., allergist and owner of Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Gainesville, Lansdowne and Falls Church, Va. “There is way to manage allergies effectively and it’s an exciting time to be in the immunology field, where we’re finding new and better treatments for those suffering with food allergies,” said Dr. Paluvoi.

This year, November 21 is home to the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society

(Ashburn, Va.) - According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States.  Coinciding with the Society’s Great American Smokeout campaign, Ashby Ponds will introduce a tobacco-free workplace policy on November 21, with the goal to provide a healthier workplace.

“At Ashby Ponds, we are committed to encouraging behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle for our employees,” said David Gallagher, Executive Director for Ashby Ponds. “We aim to not only educate our employees about the benefits of healthy living, but also believe in providing access to amenities and services that can help staff reach health and wellness goals.”