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Post related to Men’s health.
July 28, 2010
Dr. Chris Winter, Medical Director of the Martha Jefferson Sleep Center, talked to Men’s Health about the power of being able to control your dreams. The concept has recently been a hot topic, thanks to the box-office sucess of “Inception”, in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays a character that can infiltrate the dreams of those around him.
Dr. Chris Winter, the Medical Director for the Martha Jefferson Sleep Medicine Center, has done a great deal of work studying how sleep impacts professional athletes. He has recently worked with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League and was invited to write an article for the Football Educator. You can check it out at the link below.
http://www.thefootballeducator.com/sleep-specialists-and-the-nfl-gaining-the-edge-with-zzzzs/
Martha Jefferson Hospital has expanded its Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery service to include facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Elizabeth Chance, MD, brings to the hospital her skills and expertise in reconstruction of facial defects following skin cancer removal, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, treatment of the aging face and facial trauma.
In April 2012, the hospital added aesthetic and reconstructive surgery to its repertoire of specialty service lines when Victoria Vastine, MD, and her well respected practice joined the Martha Jefferson Hospital family.
Martha Jefferson Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery practice continues to offer quality care in a warm, comfortable setting at its Peter Jefferson Place location. The practice’s new phone number is 434-654-8920.
February 2, 2012
Although only two percent of the population suffers from an eating disorder, either anorexia or bulemia, for those who are dealing with issue, it can be all-consuming. At Martha Jefferson Hospital, registered dietitians are available to help you work through the process of overcoming the disease. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out what warning signs you should look for if you think you, or someone you know is at risk, and learn how to get in touch with someone who can help.
May 25, 2011
Many people know the warning signs of stroke, and are able to respond quickly when a family member or friend is in need. However, a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or often called a mini-stroke, may also be a waring sign, but is far more over-looked.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise, Stephanie Satchell talks with Dr. Alexander Grunsfeld about what people should be looking for, and how getting help could make a significant difference in a patient’s outcome.
November 29, 2010
The final touches and preparations are being put on Spring Creek Family Medicine. On December 1, the practice will open to patients and provide healthcare services close to home for people in Fluvanna County and Louisa County. Dr. Michael Sty, and practice manager Melissa Carroll spoke with Rick and Jane about what patients can expect and what goes in to starting a new family medicine practice.
To listen to the podcast, click the link below.
Spring Creek Family Medicine Opening December 1
For more information, including directions to Spring Creek Family Medicine, visit our Google Place page.
September 28, 2009
Dozens of men lined up an hour before the doors even opened for the 17th annual free prostate cancer screening at Martha Jefferson Hospital. The event, held Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., drew a crowdof 342 men, an increase from last year. More than 30 percent of the participants were African-American men over the age of 40, a group of individuals that is considered at high-risk for prostrate cancer.
