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Martha Jefferson Health Beat

  • Tuesday, October 12 2010 10:59 AM EDT2010-10-12 15:59:10 GMT
    If you suffer from sleeping problems, a simple sleep study can provide doctors with information that can be used to determine if, and what type, of sleep disorder you may have.
    Restless nights and few hours of sleep can lead to difficult days.  If you suffer from sleeping problems, a simple sleep study can provide doctors with information that can be used to determine if, and what type, of sleep disorder you may have. 

  • Tuesday, October 12 2010 12:11 PM EDT2010-10-12 17:11:48 GMT
    Three different physicians practice sleep medicine at Martha Jefferson Hospital - Dr. Chris Winter, Dr. Elizabeth Foreman and Dr. Will Hammond.
    Three different physicians practice sleep medicine at Martha Jefferson Hospital - Dr. Chris Winter, Dr. Elizabeth Foreman and Dr. Will Hammond.

  • One or several tests may be required to determine the nature and extent of a sleep disorder. Specially trained technologists and physicians who are specialists in sleep medicine administer and interpret the tests. During the test, measurements are recorded to identify sleep stages and sleep problems. Click here for more on the tests conducted at the Martha Jefferson Hospital Sleep Medicine Center.

  • Martha Jefferson hosts quarterly sleep apnea support groups for anyone suffering from sleep apnea, snoring or other sleep-related disorders.
    Martha Jefferson hosts quarterly sleep apnea support groups for anyone suffering from sleep apnea, snoring or other sleep-related disorders. If you're interested in attending an event, please call the Health Connection at Martha Jefferson at (434) 654-7009 or 1-888-652-6663. The support group is free!

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3rd Graders Collect Stuffed Animals for Sick Kids

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Students at the Peabody School have collected stuffed animals that will be given to Martha Jefferson Hospital to comfort sick kids. More>>

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Sleep Medicine Ctr. Links

American Sleep Apnea Association

Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine

MJH Sleep Center Sleep Diary (.pdf)

MJH Sleep Medicine Sleep Assessment Quiz

Morning Larks Outperform Night Owls on the Pitcher's Mound

National Sleep Foundation

Health Beat Features

Rita's Lunch Bag

Dietician Rita Smith from Martha Jefferson Hospital shares healthy recipes and menu ideas on NBC29 News at Sunrise. More>>

Martha Jefferson Health Beat - Sleep Center

Restless nights and few hours of sleep can lead to difficult days.  If you suffer from sleeping problems, the Martha Jefferson Sleep Center can help. More>>

Martha Jefferson Health Beat - Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a procedure that helps patients lose weight and maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. Check out the Martha Jefferson Health Beat page for more on this procedure. More>>

Martha Jefferson Health Beat: Emergency Departments

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. More>>

Health Beat Links

Martha Jefferson Bariatric Care Center

Martha Jefferson Cancer Care Center

Martha Jefferson Hospital

Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation

Martha Jefferson 2012 - New Hospital Project

MJH Outpatient Care Center

Martha Jefferson Sleep Medicine Center

Martha Jefferson Sleep Center
Martha Jefferson Cancer Center
Martha Jefferson Bariatric Care Center
Martha Jefferson Sleep Center
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