Martha Jefferson uses in-house expertise to train the next generation of nurses, in effect "growing our own."Full Story
Like many other hospitals, Martha Jefferson continues to be challenged with recruiting and retaining nurses. This is especially the case when it comes to the Emergency Department, a scenario that plays out in hospitals nationwide. Martha Jefferson Hospital turned the concern into an opportunity, using in-house expertise to train the next generation of nurses, in effect "growing our own."Full Story
Tuesday, March 9 2010 12:22 PM EST2010-03-09 17:22:36 GMT
Trips to the emergency room happen on an infrequent basis for most people. But when you do need to visit, time is critical, and you'll likely want to be familiar with what you can expect when you arrive. Kim Lowry, RN, Emergency Room Nurse Manager at Martha Jefferson Hospital, answers some frequently asked questions about how an emergency department operates. Full Story
Tuesday, March 9 2010 12:05 PM EST2010-03-09 17:05:52 GMT
Martha Jefferson Hospital has recently changed the way things are done in their emergency department to ensure patients receive quick, efficient, quality care. Despite the improved times, doctors say the care patients receive is not compromised. We asked Dr. Leroy Caudill, an emergency department physician, to talk about what the changes mean to him.Full Story
Although it might not be a connection you'd think to make, people with diabetes often times also face problems with their feet.Full Story
Although it might not be a connection you'd think to make, people with diabetes often times also face problems with their feet. Because diabetes affects the nervous system, blood flow to the feet can be reduced, or nerve issues in the foot might make it difficult to feel injuries.Full Story
When Martha Jefferson Hospital moved to Pantops, they vamped up dining options, transforming hospital food, into a gourmet culinary experience.Full Story
When Martha Jefferson Hospital moved to Pantops, they vamped up dining options, transforming hospital food, into a gourmet culinary experience.Full Story
Martha Jefferson Hospital is a not-for- profit community hospital serving Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the surrounding counties in Central Virginia. With a medical staff of 350 physicians, Martha Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services.Full Story
