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Dr. Sherif brings medical experience from around the globe to Chester County. He received his Medical Degree from Tanta University in Tanta, Egypt, and completed his Orthopaedic residency at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. After moving to the United States with his wife, a Texas native, he conducted five years of research in Orthopaedics in Southern California — two years at the Hip & Pelvis Institute at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and three years at the LA Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles. Later, he completed four Orthopaedic fellowships—three of them in spine surgery focusing on different parts of the spine—at Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the University of Rochester, and finally, at the University of Pennsylvania.

This project came out of a desire to gain a greater understanding of people’s experiences coming to the U.S., with all of their hopes and expectations, and the reality that ensues—for the better, for the worse, or just the unexpected.

Every year, in November and December we talk about the importance of shopping small and shopping local. This year, that is more important than ever.

Back in March, Charlie & Co Barber Shop owner and lifelong resident of West Chester, Amy Rose Trout posted a photo on her Instagram account and using the hashtag #aworldofhearts, you could say that hearts caught on fire..

Making a difference in the lives of others.

With over 30 years in real estate, Jean Gross has seen many beautiful homes. Whether your home is big orsmall, new or old, here is her tried-and-true list of ways to ensure your living space offers wellness and joy to all who live in it.

Go play outside!- Although your mother probably didn’t mention the positive effects of negative ions, her advice to go play outside and get some fresh air was very wise indeed.

Downtown West Chester offers endless ways to pursue a lifestyle of wellness.

Like many people, David and Dawn Cassel had driven past Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve countless times without realizing what was there.

We love their passion for creatively communicating a story through the art of film and were excited to sit down with them recently for an interview.

We’re looking for our 2020 Fig Social Mission Partner and we want to hear from you!

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