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Posts related to Women’s health.
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.
March 25, 2013
The Gardasil vaccine was approved by the FDA in 2006 and protects against the Human papillomavirus (HPV). In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, we dive deeper into the topic and talk with Dr. Margo Gill about how Gardasil works and who the vaccine is meant for.
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December 5, 2012
When you aren’t feeling well, the last thing you want to have to think about is shopping for supplies, or other things you might need to help you start feeling better. In order to try to make the process simple, Martha Jefferson Hospital offers an online marketplace where you can find all your healthcare needs with just a few clicks.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Stephanie Satchell gives us a tour of the site.
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November 14, 2012
The Women’s Committee of Martha Jefferson has reached a milestone in their fundraising efforts. Since their inception, they have raised more than $4 million through their successful events (In The Pink Tennis Tournament and Martha’s Market) for women’s health initiatives at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
In this report, hear from one patient who has benefited first hand from the services provided thanks to the funding. She says the money helped save her life.
October 10, 2012
October is breast cancer awareness month, and as part of spreading the word, doctors at Martha Jefferson want to shed light on options for reconstruction for breast cancer patients. On October 17, as part of a national Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, a talk will be held in Charlottesville to explain what options are available. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Dr. Victoria Vastine talks about why being aware of reconstruction options is so important.
October 8, 2012
In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, you asked about ways in which aging could be prevented without undergoing surgery. We asked Dr. Elizabeth Chance at Martha Jefferson Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery for her advice.
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September 24, 2012
In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, you wanted to know how you could get the healthy glow back in your skin after the harsh summer months. We asked Dr. Anna Magee with Charlottesville Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Institute for our answer.
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September 17, 2012
In this week’s Martha Jefferson Monday segment, you asked the question, ‘How have facelifts changed and improved over time?’ We talked with Dr. Elizabeth Chance, a plastic surgeon at Martha Jefferson Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, to get the answer.
To submit a question you would like to see answered, email healthquestions@nbc29.com.
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August 15, 2012
Martha Jefferson Hospital was recently recognized for the success of its breast center. The NAPBC (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers) awarded the hospital a 3-year full accreditation.
In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, meet one of the newest members of the team at Martha Jefferson and find out what the recognition means to both patients and caregivers.
August 8, 2012
For women with breast cancer, undergoing treatment is often a difficult time. The Something Special Shop at Martha Jefferson Hospital provides patients with a place to ask questions, and find products that will help them feel like themselves again.
