Cornerstone Pediatrics; Dr. Dianne M Mcneill, MD.

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

🕯️ Sharing with Love and Purpose 🕯️

I want to gently invite our community into a space of reflection and peace.

A candlelight vigil will be held this Wednesday, January 28 at 5:00 PM, outside the North Battlefield VA Clinic (70 Knells Ridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA), in memory of Alex Pretti.

Most of us didn’t know Alex personally—but his death has touched many hearts, including mine, as has so much of the civil unrest and atrocities happening in our country.

It calls us to remember the sacredness of life, the dignity every human being deserves, and the responsibility we carry to show up for one another, especially in moments of injustice and loss.

This gathering is an act of compassion. Of presence. Of peaceful resistance to the idea that some lives matter less. We all matter equally.

As a physician, I hold a deep belief in the worth of every life. Our children look to us—to see how we respond, how we care, and how we lead with love when the world feels heavy.

This is one small way we can be present—for Alex Pretti, for Renee Good, for all the others harmed, hurt, separated from loved ones, and killed unjustly... and for each other we look to a better future of peace, kindness and understanding.

As Mr. Rogers reminded us: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
Alex was being a helper, so this is so very hard to write and understand why his life was so unjustly taken away. He was helping. Let’s be the helpers now. And pray that no more are taken unjustly.

📍 North Battlefield VA Clinic
🗓️ Wednesday, January 28
🕔 5:00 PM
📫 70 Knells Ridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

01/23/2026

01/08/2026

this is important information. again, if you have questions- we are here. we want what is best for your children and families.

01/07/2026

Important information. If you have questions, let us know.

Here's what to know about the recommended immunization schedule for children and teens. The schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and based on ongoing review of the most recent scientific data for each of the recommended vaccines and other immunizations. The schedule also recomm...

12/31/2025

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12/22/2025

We wish all of our families a happy and healthy holiday!
Holiday Hours:
Tuesday 12/23: 8:30-4:30
Wednesday 12/24: 8:30-1pm
Thursday 12/25 Christmas Day: CLOSED
Friday: 12/26: CLOSED

Monday 12/29: 8:30-4:30
Tuesday 12/30: 8:30-4:30
Wednesday 12/31: 8:30-1pm
Thursday New Years Day: CLOSED
Friday: 1/2: 8:30-1pm

12/02/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Don’t let it be spoiled by a preventable disease. We have flu shots available!

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

We are appalled to find that the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage has been changed and distorted, replacing science and evidence-based information with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outright lies. The new claim that “vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based statement” shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the term “evidence.” The science is clear: vaccines do not cause autism. Read our full statement: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-webpage/

09/17/2025

To protect as many people as possible, AAP recommends that every newborn get the Hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they’re born. Why? Because if a mother has hepatitis B, she can pass it to her baby during birth... and many with hepatitis B don’t know they have it until they face serious liver problems later in life.

Often times, when adults are infected with hepatitis B, their immune system is able to overcome the virus so that it’s no longer a threat. But babies' immune systems aren’t as strong, so vaccinating newborns just after delivery allows their immune system to fight the infection quickly if exposed.

Learn more about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth from NBC News at the link below.
https://nbcnews.to/4gqnkCY