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CBS19 and Martha Jefferson have paired up to provide the most complete and up-to-date health information. Each week a Newsplex reporter is on location at Martha Jefferson Hospital conducting interviews with doctors and shooting video for television segments that will help you live a healthier life. Check out our library.
June 12, 2013
Did you know that reducing your risk for developing cancer could be as easy as making a few lifetsyle changes? In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out how altering your diet, and adding in an exercise routine, can help to cut down your risk of developing cancer.
June 5, 2013
Martha Jefferson is set to receive an award this month for the work that the hospital has been to prevent patients from being re-admitted to the hospital once they are discharged home. The accomplishment is a result of a great deal of teamwork, and overall, should ensure a better experience for patients.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell spoke with two members of the team at Martha Jefferson who made it possible.
May 22, 2013
A new tool now available at Martha Jefferson is helping patients detect their risk for heart problems at an early age. It just takes a few minutes, and involves a simple online questionaire, but it could help protect you from future problems.
This week, CBS19′s Stephanie Satchell sat down with Dr. Tim Williams, a cardiologist at Martha Jefferson, to find out how it works.
May 15, 2013
Martha Jefferson Hospital is pleased to welcome Martha Thomas, a certified genetic counselor, to our team. Martha joined the organization in early May and will be providing both genetic counseling and genetic testing services to our community. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell sat down with Thomas to find out why knowledge is so important if there is a history of cancer in your family.
May 8, 2013
We all understand and recognize the common signs of a heart attack like a tight chest, or shortness of breath. In women, however, warning signs of a cardiac event often present themselves in an uncommon way. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, hear from Dr. Christina Bove, a cardiologist with Blue Ridge Heart and Vascualar, about what you need to be on the look out if you are a lady.
May 1, 2013
It’s not uncommon for patients to find themselves in the Emergency Department or Hospital, and in need of a fresh change of clothes. Whether it’s due to someone getting sick, having to have their clothing cut off, or just having something become stained, the goal at Martha Jefferson is to make sure patients are comfortable. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, learn more about a new initiative called Martha’s Clothing Closet, and how it’s providing an important service to patients in need.
April 24, 2013
A new way of new things in the laboratory at Martha Jefferson Hospital is leading to better care for patients. Recently, new technology was put in place that enables caregivers to provide screening tests for sepsis (a complication from an infection). Thanks to this new test, sepsis can be detected earlier, will ultimately leads to better outcomes for patients. Learn more in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment.
April 3, 2013
Martha Jefferson is participating in a national clinical study to see if a specific treatment that’s currently available for specific breast cancer patients, could possibly be expanded to a greater population. CBS19′s Stephanie Satchell interviewed Dr. Erika Struble about Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy.
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March 25, 2013
If you speak a different language, or are hearing impaired, often times, a doctors visit might be difficult, and communication struggles may be common. Blue Ridge Internal Medicine is now pleased to be able to provide an easy option for interpretation thanks to new technology called NexTalk. With a few clicks, doctors are able to locate translators who can see the patient face to face, and make communication hurdles obsolete. Learn more in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise.
February 27, 2013
With the spring sports season just around the corner, for many children and teens it means heading to the doctor for a yearly physical. But seeing the doctor for a check-up, isn’t just a good idea for young people. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell talks with Dr. Gabriel Spring about the importance of staying up on your well-vists, and what the checks can do to help you live a healthier life.
