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WINA Live Well – Martha Jefferson Recognized for Breast Center

August 27, 2012

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) recently awarded Martha Jefferson Hospital a three-year specialty accreditation for its breast cancer treatment program.

This morning on the WINA 1070 AM Live Well series, Faye Satterly, director of cancer services at Martha Jefferson, and Joyce Miller, manger of the Martha Jefferson cancer program discuss the decision to apply for the accreditation and what it means for patients.

To listen to the podcast, click the link below.

Martha Jefferson Recognized for Breast Center

CBS19 Healthwise – Martha Jefferson Receives Breast Center Accreditation

August 15, 2012  

Martha Jefferson Hospital was recently recognized for the success of its breast center. The NAPBC (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers) awarded the hospital a 3-year full accreditation.

In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, meet one of the newest members of the team at Martha Jefferson and find out what the recognition means to both patients and caregivers.

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CBS19 Healthwise – The Something Special Shop Supports Cancer Patients

August 8, 2012 

For women with breast cancer, undergoing treatment is often a difficult time. The Something Special Shop at Martha Jefferson Hospital provides patients with a place to ask questions, and find products that will help them feel like themselves again.

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WINA Live Well – 2012 In The Pink Tennis Tournament

July 30, 2012 

For all the tennis fans out there – it’s that time of year again! The 2012 In The Pink Tennis Tournament will be held September 29th at Tennis Clubs around Charlottesville. Women, Men and teenagers are all invited to put on pink and join the fun.

In this Live Well segment, hear from event organizers from the Martha Jefferson Hospital Women’s Committee and the Cancer Resource Center nurse at Martha Jefferson about how the event benefits patients right in our community.

To listen to the podcast, click the link below.

2012 In The Pink Tennis Tournament

CBS19 Healthwise – How to Help and Support Patients Dealing with Cancer

June 13, 2012 

When you have a friend or family member dealing with a cancer diagnosis, sometimes is can be hard to know what you should say, or what you might be able to do to help. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, we hear from the chaplain at Martha Jefferson, Suzanne Hilton Smith, about ideas that may help you and your loved one through the process.

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CBS19 Healthwise – New Lung Procedure is Helping Save Lives

May 30, 2012 

Martha Jefferson recently became the only hospital in Central Virginia to offer Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB), an endoscopic procedure that allows for lesions deep in the lung to be located, biopsied and treated, as necessary. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, we take you into surgery and show you just how the procedure works, and how it is helping to treat patients with lung cancer.

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CBS19 Healthwise – Recognizing and Preventing Skin Cancer

May 9, 2012 

With the temperatures warming up and the sun out more often, most people are making as many plans as possible outside to enjoy the nice weather.  Although it may not be the first thing you think about, this time of year is when we can cause the most harm to our skin.

In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Dr. Anna Magee shares tips on preventing skin cancer, and recognizing the symptoms, should you find any unusual marking on your body.

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CBS19 Healthwise – Get Checked: Colonoscopies Can Save Lives

March 21, 2012 

March is colon cancer awareness month and a time well-suited to pay attention to whether or not it’s time for a colonoscopy.  Doctors say the simple screening can save lives, and as you’ll see in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, it’s not a difficult task, but something that could have huge a big pay off when it comes to detection and even prevention.

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Women’s Committee Makes Generous Donation to Martha Jefferson Hospital

All funds directly benefit women’s health initiatives for members of our community

Charlottesville, VA. The Women’s Committee of Martha Jefferson Hospital presented a $335,881.97 check to hospital representatives during their annual meeting at Farmington Wednesday morning.  The donation represents the funds raised during the annual events, Martha’s Market and the In The Pink Tennis Tournament.

“We are so fortunate to have this group of dedicated women out in the community working for the good of Martha Jefferson,” said Jim Haden, Martha Jefferson Hospital president. “Their efforts help us go above and beyond and truly make Martha Jefferson a better hospital.”

Since its inception, The Women’s Committee has raised more than $3 million for Martha Jefferson Hospital.

“It is a pleasure for us to be able to do this for the women in our community,” said Terri Bailey, 2011 Martha’s Market Chair.  “The funds we raise are put to good use by Martha Jefferson and touch so many different areas that it’s not hard for us to find a relative, friend or co-worker who has benefitted from the services and extra touches the money helps to provide.”

Mark your calendars for the 2012 events!  The In The Pink Tennis Tournament will be held September 29th and Martha’s Market will run from October 12th – 14th.

For more information on The Women’s Committee, please visit www.mjhfoundation.org.

CBS19 Healthwise – Signs, Symptoms and Treatments for Cancers of the Blood

January 11, 2012 

In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, meet Dr. Mark Prichard.  Dr. Prichard is the newest addition to the team at the Phillips Cancer Center at Martha Jefferson Hospital and shares important information on the signs, symptoms and treatment options for patients who are dealing with cancer of the blood.

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