A new fast track program for patients who are possibly dealing with a lung cancer diagnosis is now in place at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Full StoryA new fast track program for patients who are possibly dealing with a lung cancer diagnosis is now in place at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Full Story3D mammography, or tomosynthesis, is a fairly new technology that gives doctors a better view of potential breast cancers during annual screening mammograms. Now, thanks to 3D breast biopsy technology, if there is something that needs investigated further, additionally imaging is not needed.
Full Story3D mammography, or tomosynthesis, is a fairly new technology that gives doctors a better view of potential breast cancers during annual screening mammograms. Now, thanks to 3D breast biopsy technology, if there is something that needs investigated further, additionally imaging is not needed.
Full StorySentara Martha Jefferson has more than 100 volunteers who give their time and talents day in and day out. From patient care to customer service, volunteers help to enhance the hospital’s caring tradition.
Full StorySentara Martha Jefferson has more than 100 volunteers who give their time and talents day in and day out. From patient care to customer service, volunteers help to enhance the hospital’s caring tradition.
Full StoryOur focus this week is on a treatment for people suffering from swallowing issues. For people with achalasia, a rare disorder that causes difficulty swallowing, a treatment option is now available at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Full StoryOur focus this week is on a treatment for people suffering from swallowing issues. For people with achalasia, a rare disorder that causes difficulty swallowing, a treatment option is now available at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Full StoryWith lots of talk these days about getting healthy, eating right and being active, more and more people are taking the advice to heart and starting a program of their own to improve their health.
Full StoryWith lots of talk these days about getting healthy, eating right and being active, more and more people are taking the advice to heart and starting a program of their own to improve their health.
Full StoryRoughly one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. While the majority of breast cancers are sporadic and can’t be predicted, for some, genetics can help them better understand their actual risk.
Full StoryRoughly one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. While the majority of breast cancers are sporadic and can’t be predicted, for some, genetics can help them better understand their actual risk.
Full StorySchool is back in session and that means kids are also out on the football field. With the sport back in action though, there are some common injuries seen in football athletes.
Full StorySchool is back in session and that means kids are also out on the football field. With the sport back in action though, there are some common injuries seen in football athletes.
Full StoryDry needling is the Western equivalent of acupuncture and can help take away pain in multiple areas of the body.
Full StoryDry needling is the Western equivalent of acupuncture and can help take away pain in multiple areas of the body.
Full StoryA volunteer knitting group that meets at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is celebrating a major milestone. The Caring Embrace knitting circle has given 1,500 shawls to patients at the hospital in need of a little extra comfort.
Full StoryA volunteer knitting group that meets at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is celebrating a major milestone. The Caring Embrace knitting circle has given 1,500 shawls to patients at the hospital in need of a little extra comfort.
Full StoryBack pain never a fun thing to have to experience. However, there are procedures and treatments that can be done to help alleviate pain. An epidural steroid injection is one option for treating people who are experiencing pain in an extremity.
Full StoryBack pain never a fun thing to have to experience. However, there are procedures and treatments that can be done to help alleviate pain. An epidural steroid injection is one option for treating people who are experiencing pain in an extremity.
Full StoryJoin us for Straight Talk MD with Dr. Brandy Patterson, an assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Virginia Health System and Club Red clinical ambassador.
Full StoryJoin us for Straight Talk MD with Dr. Brandy Patterson, an assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Virginia Health System and Club Red clinical ambassador.
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