CONTENTS JU LY / AU GU S T 2018 | VOL X LV | N U MBE R 7/ 8 86 32 96 98 HEALTH HEROES SAVIORS IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY HELPING OTHERS. 32. Your stories about health care professionals in our region are both moving and inspirational. Compiled by Liz Long RAISING GOOD KIDS HIGHER EDUCATION SPECIAL SECTIONS: PAIN MANAGEMENT THE REBIRTH OF AN AMERICAN FOURSQUARE 57. Meet these hardworking health heroes and learn more about their practices and services. IN EVERY ISSUE 8 EDITOR'S LETTER 10 LUNCH WITH... 12 A DAY IN.... 14 THE GIST! 18 STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE 20 #ROANOKELOVE 22 EVENTS CALENDAR 66. Pain can be a lifelong condition. Learn more from these pain management experts. by Erin Wolfe IS YOUR DATA SECURE? HEALTHY EATING DIGITAL DAZE SUMMER TASTES 72. Are adolescents lost in a digital maze? by Laura Wade ONLINE EXTRAS: For more content from "Raising Good Kids," including three more great families and tips on raising your own good kids, and a more in-depth look at "Holistic Health," visit us online at TheRoanoker.com/JA18. Plus read more fresh content on our blog! JULY/AUGUST 2018 86. See an interior decorator's 1920s structure renovated into a gorgeous modern home. by Carol Alexander 68. A careful balance of information and privacy is needed to provide next-generation care. by Erin Wolfe 106 THEN & NOW 4 84. Local colleges offer degrees for students of all ages. by Dan Smith 96. These recipes are perfect for summer entertaining. by Becky Ellis 98. You'll forget all about the heat with these sweet summer treats. by Shari Dragovich MORE HEALTH HEROES STORIES! Our Health Heroes list includes snippets of stories from readers. Read the entire list in full at TheRoanoker.com/MoreHeroes to learn more about how these health heroes helped make a difference in our lives and community. Q&A WITH HEALTH HEROES EDUCATION 77. Our region's best and brightest in education. ON THE COVER: Jared Ladia shot this adorable photo of the Cotton family in front of Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar. DINING AWARDS The polls are now open! Vote for your favorite restaurants, chefs and more at TheRoanoker.com/ DiningBallot19. TheRoanoker.com PAGE 86: BOB SOWDER / PAGE 96: COURTESY OF BECKY ELLIS / PAGE 98: JOHN PARK 28. Meet four families doing it right. (Plus, meet three more on our website.) by Dan Smithhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com/MoreHeroes http://www.TheRoanoker.com/ http://www.TheRoanoker.com/MoreHeroes http://www.TheRoanoker.com/JA18 http://www.TheRoanoker.com