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  • About Us
    • Healthy Living Center
    • Our Leadership
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Healthy Cooking Class
    • Diabetes Education
    • SilverSneakers Fitness
  • Enroll Today!
  • Donate
  • News
    • Testimonials
    • Get involved
  • Shop
    • Recipe Booklet

Meet the Founder of the HLC

Dr. Olivia M. J. Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP, is a distinguished healthcare professional celebrated for over a decade of contributions to patient well-being and community health initiatives.  As a proud HBCU alumnus with a foundation in nursing from Howard University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Old Dominion University, Dr. Newby has excelled as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. As a co-owner of the Healthy Living Center Foundation, she passionately leads initiatives promoting holistic health approaches, focusing on diabetes management and prevention. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Newby is a respected educator and author, contributing to peer-reviewed journals 2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and Culturally Tailored Group Medical Appointments for Diabetic Black Americans. 
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Her impactful advocacy extends to her role as the State President of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, where she champions nursing excellence and patient care. Recognized with numerous awards, including the 2022 Outstanding Preceptor Award from Old Dominion University, Dr. Newby's commitment to health, empowerment, and service is evident in her influential roles, publications, and community engagements, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and excellence.
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Awards & Distinctions

X 2022 Outstanding Preceptor Award – Old Dominion University
​X 2021 Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Award Tidewater Region
X 2019 President’s Award Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
X 2017 Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Thea Sorority, Inc. Audacity of Hope
 X Fellow of Duke-Johnson & Johnson         X Nurse Leadership Program 2020-2021
 X Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2020
 X State President Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners 2022-present.

Certifications and Organizations

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A warm welcome from Dr. Olivia Newby as the 2022-2024 President of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners. 
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Dr. Olivia Newby received the 2022 Outstanding Preceptor Award from Old Dominion University for her work to progress health sciences. 
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Dr. Olivia Newby is a respected educator and author, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and authoring books such as "I Have Diabetes Now What: Handbook for Type 2 Diabetes and "Newby Seeds for Healthy Cooking". Which can be purchased in our shop.
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