December 5, 2011
This week, Dr. Richard Muller of Buckingham Family Medicine says high blood pressure is What’s Going Around.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Clinical Simulation Learning Center
October 26, 2011
An expanded and updated Clinical Simulation Learning Center is helping nurses, as well as support staff, stay up on the latest techniques they need to best care for their patients. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out how special *patients* are being used for your ultimate benefit if you ever end up in the hospital.
What’s Going Around – October 10th
October 10, 2011
This week, Barbara Martin, a diabetes educator at Martha Jefferson Hospital says gestational diabetes is What’s Going Around.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Keeping Control of Diabetes
September 21, 2011
Thousands of people in the United States deal with diabetes on a daily basis. Being educated about the disease, however, can make a huge differences when it comes to getting a handle on your health.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, we talk to one man who has not only had success changing his eating and exercise habits, but who also has learned how to deal with diabetes without letting it consume his life.
CBS19 Healthwise – Diabetes Class Now Offered in One-Day Session
August 24, 2011
Knowing how to manage your diabetes and receiving good information and reminders on what you should and shouldn’t be doing is extremely important for people with the disease, as they are the ones in control of their health.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Barbara Martin, a diabetes educator, introduces a new one day class in which all the basics are covered. Learn more and find out how you can sign up to attend. (more…)
Rita Smith, RD, Named one of the DP’s Distinguished Dozen
Congratulations to Rita Smith, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for being named one of the Daily Progress’ Distinguished Dozen. (more…)
CBS19 Healthwise – Realistic Resolutions
December 29, 2010
Every December many people make it their goal for the new year to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Whether it’s creating a better diet or getting more exercise, once your decision is made, sometimes the most difficult part can be sticking with it! In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise, hear from the experts about how to make the changes everlasting in 2011.
CSB19 Healthwise – Simply Balanced
Novemer 10, 2010
Martha Jefferson recently launched a new “Simply Balanced” campaign. Certain food items for patient, visitors and staff, are now clearly marked as the most healthy choices and several new options provide for greater variety.
CBS19 Healthwise: Diabetes on the Rise
November 3, 2010
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control claims that if trends don’t change, one in three Americans could have diabetes by 2050. It’s a startling statistic, but will hopefully cause some people to change their habits and lead a more healthy lifestyle. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise, Dr. Margaret Crook shares simple solutions to managing your weight and reducing your risk for the disease.
