We are happy to announce that Dr. Val has added a new member to the NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics team. Dr. Gema Island  (pronounced Hemma), who has been practicing pediatric dentistry in South Florida for the past five years, has joined NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Dr Gema also worked in private practice in California’s Bay Area. While in California, Dr. Island conducted research at both the University of Southern California and the University of California at San Francisco. She then went on to complete her pediatric dental residency at Tufts University in Boston, where she received the prestigious Bates Award.

Ladies,

Someone sent this great email to me today and I feel compelled to tell you about it. It is great info about Hurricane Irene.

Here are some quick preparedness and safety tips:

Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, Inc., the largest primary care practice in Loudoun County, introduces three new medical providers to the team.

The search is on today to find ‘America’s Most Deserving Mom’ and Florida’s Emerald Coast challenges husbands, sons and daughters from every corner of the country to nominate their someone special for the title and official grand prize -- a 2011 Buick Enclave, one-week stay for six in a luxurious Destin beach house courtesy of Southern Resorts, round-trip airfare and $1,000 spending money (www.facebook.com/floridasemeraldcoast  ).

From comedic to heartfelt, and tear-jerking to knee-slapping, entrants must create a video telling the world in one minute or less why their mom or wife warrants the honor and grand prize. All videos can be submitted to the Emerald Coast Facebook page – www.facebook.com/floridasemeraldcoast   – until Apr. 24; once uploaded, voting begins and entrants are encouraged to share the video with family and friends to accumulate votes – one vote per day, per user.

 Today The Washington Post recognizes 21 teachers and 19 school principals for their creative and quality instruction and contribution to the improvement of education in the Washington metropolitan area. The Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards were established to spotlight principals who create exceptional educational environments for their students. The Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards acknowledge teachers who work hard to ensure children receive a high-quality education. We, at I Am Modern, are pleased to share this with you and congratulate and thank these educators for all they do.