December 12, 2011
This week, Dr. Laura Howard of Palmyra Medical Associates says acute laryngitis is What’s Going Around.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Dealing with Winter Allergies
November 30, 2011
As the colder weather sets in, people who suffer from allergies may think their in the clear, but that’s not the case. In this week’s Healthwise segment, Dr. Gary Rakes discusses what causes winter allergies, and how you may be able to prent them.
CBS19 Healthwise – Combatting Seasonal Depression
November 14, 2011
As the temperatures turn cooler and the days get shorter, some people may start to feel different due to seaonal depression. Seasonal depression can affect people in many ways, so in this weeks’ CBS19 Healthwise segment, learn some tricks to help combat the disease and stay happy during the holidays.
CBS19 Healthwise – Winter Workout Warnings
October 5, 2011
With the cooler fall weather on the way, people who exercise outside must be careful when lacing up their sneakers. Whether you’ve been working out outside over the summer or just getting into a routine, doctors from Blue Ridge Foot and Ankle Clinic have some advice on how to stay safe and keep your feet healthy.
WINA Live Well – One Week to Go!
August 22, 2011
With the big move to our new hospital on Pantops quickly approaching, Ron Cottrell, Vice President of Planning, and Barbara Elias, Replacement Hospital Project Director, sat down with Rick and Jane Monday to talk about the new hospital, and what people can expect come move day.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Comprehensive Cancer Care Services
August 3, 2011
Martha Jefferson is pleased to be able to provide state-of-the-art equipment and treatment options to patients who are diagnosted with cancer. However, our caregivers also realize there are many other aspects of a care plan that can make a big difference in the overall experience for patients. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out about why massage programs, diet options and just having a place to go to get your questions answered, can make a difference for patients.
Martha Jefferson Honored with Magnet Re-Designation
July 21, 2011
Martha Jefferson Hospital received top honors Thursday as the hospital was re-designated as a Magnet hospital by the American American Nurses Credentialing Center. Members of the nursing team, administration and community members gathered together to hear the news.
“For patients, it can be an assurance that when they come to Martha Jefferson they’re going to get the very best care that’s out there,” said Chief Nursing Executive, Amy Black.
Dr. Pat Reid Ponte D.N.Sc., RN, FAAN, Chairperson of the Commission on Magnet Recognition Program® and Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute delivered the news over the phone. They noted that Martha Jefferson excelled in the dissemintation of evidence based practice and nursing research, community outreach, and innovations in the use of technology and facility design.
“I am thankful for the support of our entire hospital team for making such an achievement possible. When Magnet was on-site back in May, the surveryors met with 29 teams and over 290 people from many disciplines. The collegial relationships that exist at Martha Jefferson and the admiration that the community has for the work of Martha Jefferson were quite apparent to the surveyors,” said Black.
Martha Jefferson was first designated as a Magnet facility in 2006. Every four years hospitals must re-apply for the designation. Only approximately 5% of hospitals in the world are Magnet facilities.
CBS19 Healthwise – Single Port Surgery
June 29, 2011
When it comes to havin surgery, there are always new option and different ways of doing things depending on what might work best for you. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell finds out more about Single Port Surgery fromDr. Katherine Trahan and detaeils how the procedure works, and what the benefits are to patients.
What’s Going Around – May 23rd
May 23, 2011
This week, Dr. John Carol of Martha Jefferson Surgical Associate says diverticulitis is What’s Going Around.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Complimentary Conoloscopy Screenings Offered for At-Risk Population
March 30, 2011
As part of colon cancer awarness month, Martha Jefferson Hospital is providing ten at-risk men in the community with a free colonoscopy. The hope is to raise awareness about the disease and de-mystify many of the myths surrounding the screening. CBS19′s Stephanie Satchell spoke with two of the patients being screened to find out why they jumped at the opportunity.
