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Martha Jefferson Monday

NBC29 and Martha Jefferson have paired up to provide you with answers to your health questions. Each week we will interview one of our doctors or experts on a subject matter to be sure we can provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date information available regarding your issues and concerns. If you would like to submit a question, just email us at heatlhquestions@nbc29.com and we will be happy to search for your answers. Check out our library.

NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – What Aisles are Best to Hit When you Grocery Shop?

February 11, 2013 

Often times, going to the grocery store can be a daunting process. With so many option to choose from, how do you know if you’re making the right choices for you and your family? This week we spoke with Rita Smith, a registered dietitian at Martha Jefferson, about what aisles to make sure you hit, and where you should avoid, the next time you go shopping for food.

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If you have a health question you’d like for us to answer, email healthquestions@nbc29.com.

 

NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – Mohs Surgery Repair

February 4, 2013 

If you have skin cancer on your face or neck, often times dermatologists use a procedure called Mohs Surgery to remain the cancer. After surgery, however, patients are left with damage to the affected area. In this week’s NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we asked Dr. Elizabeth Chance, a plastic surgeon at Martha Jefferson Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery about options for repair after Mohs Surgery, and heard from one patients about her own successful experience.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – What is an ACL Tear?

January 28, 2013

Whether you’ve heard about it in the news, experienced one yourself, or seen someone who was recovering, many people are familiar with ACL tears. This week however, we wanted to take a deeper look at what exactly happens when the ligament tears, and how you can repair it. We interview Dr. Stephen Gunther, a sports medicine specialist at Martha Jefferson, to get the answer.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – Choosing the Best Fats

January 13, 2013 

Each of us make hundreds of decisions every week when it comes to what foods we’re going to eat. Some choices are easier than others, but you’ve probably had to fight off temptation to order something you know isn’t good for you at some point.  This week, we talked with register dietitian Rita Smith about what fats we should always work to avoid, and those that are actually good for us to include in our diet too.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – How are Surgical Instruments Cleaned?

December 31, 2012 

Preparing for surgery is a big deal for any patient and lots of appointments and check-ups take place to make sure everything is set to go. At the same time, hospital employees are always working to make sure the tools doctors needs are cleaned and prepared, to ensure a safe procedure.  In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we take a tour of where it all happens and find out more about how the cleaning process works.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – Uncommon Signs of a Heart Attack

December 17, 2012 

In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we’r answering the question “What are some of the more uncommon signs of a heart attack.” To get our answer, we spoke with Dr. Leroy Caudill, and emergency room physician at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – Diabetic Foot Care

December 10, 2012 

In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we’re talking about diabetes, and the effects it can have on a person’s feet. We interviewed Dr. Bryan Snyder, a podiatrist, to find out what you need to know to keep your feet healthy.

If you have a question you’d like for us to answer, email healthquestions@nbc29.com.To read the complete story, click here.

 

NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – How you can Help your Kids not Fear Shots

December 3, 2012 

In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we’re answer the question “What can I do to help my child not be afraid of shots?” As you will learn in the segment, Dr. Kathy Smyth as Palmyra Medical Associates is helping children take control of their own thoughts, so that a little prick doesn’t seem so bad.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Migraines

November 19, 2012 

In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, you asked about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for people suffering from migraines.  We went to Palmyra Medical Associates and asked Dr. Laura Howard for our answers.

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NBC29 Martha Jefferson Monday – What is Radial Access Cardiology?

November 12, 2012 

In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, you wanted to know more about radial access cardiology.  We visited the Cardiac Catheritization lab at Martha Jefferson and got our answer from the lab manager, Ashley Jones, RN.

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