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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Varicose Veins and Treatment Options

Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 4:00 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday
Varicose veins are the lumpy, bumpy bulges on your legs that are typically caused by leaky valves in your superficial veins. People may seek treatment when they become bothersome.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: The importance of detecting colon cancer early

Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 10:21 AM EST
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Colonoscopies are typically recommended for adults between the ages of 50 and 75. Doctors say the simple procedure makes a big difference when it comes to detection.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: What is Endoscopic Ultrasound?

Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 4:00 AM EST
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson
Endoscopic Ultrasound is a procedure that helps doctors evaluate and treat issues of the GI tract and surrounding areas.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Joint Preservation

Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson
As you age, it’s important to work to keep your joints healthy. Starting young with good habits is often helpful, but there’s always time to work to improve joint health, no matter what your age.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Eating for Immune Health

Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 8:46 PM EST
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson
When thinking about the foods we put in our body, it is important to focus on things that can help our bodies fight illness.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: 3D Models Help Doctors Plan Shoulder Surgery

Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 9:50 AM EST
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson
Thanks to new technology, doctors at the Sentara Sports Medicine Center are using 3D models to plan shoulder surgery.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: How to Safely Exercise in the Winter

Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 3:36 AM EST
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
The winter months bring cooler temperatures, and they shouldn’t be ignored when it comes to exercising. There are important steps you can take to keep yourself safe and healthy while exercising outdoors.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Early Detection of Lung Cancer Helps Save Lives

Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 4:00 AM EST
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
November is lung cancer awareness month. One of the most important things for people to realize is that early detection can truly help save lives.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: The Importance of Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 6:41 PM EST
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By Jennifer Downs
November is lung cancer awareness month. With that, doctors say it’s important to understand why early detection is key.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: How Do Cooling Caps Work?

Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 3:36 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
There’s a new option now available to patients undergoing treatment at the Phillips Cancer Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Cooling caps help to prevent hair loss for people receiving chemotherapy.
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography?

Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. It’s a fancy name, but a quick procedure that helps to treat pancreatic and bile duct problems.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Coordinated Cancer Care at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 10:57 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Downs | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
If you have a cancer diagnosis, ensuring easy access to care is important. At Sentara Martha Jefferson, all services are located under one roof making it easy for patients and their families

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Asthma: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 3:47 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Daniels | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Dr. Fussell, a pulmonologist with Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical and Surgical Associates, says people can suffer from asthma at any age. For some, it might be a simple cough and for others, it may present as subtle chest tightness.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Lasting Cardiac Effects of COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:06 PM EDT
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Cardiologists at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital are sharing that COVID-19 is leaving lasting cardiac effects on those who are faced with the virus.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: The Caregiver Center

Updated: Aug. 16, 2020 at 11:32 PM EDT
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By Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
The Caregiver Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is open to anyone, and is meant to be a place where caregivers can take care of themselves, so they in turn can care for their loved ones.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Obesity and COVID-19

Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 10:59 PM EDT
It’s a proven fact that obesity puts people at risk for chronic health conditions. Now a bariatric surgeon at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital says it can also put people at higher risk for COVID-19.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Moving Maternity Classes and Support Online

Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 4:05 AM EDT
For the foreseeable future, maternity classes and support groups at Sentara Martha Jefferson are being held virtually for the safety of new moms and babies. Despite being online, the goal is to still create connections and support.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Open Mouth Masks Help Aid Communication

Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM EDT
Sentara has recently made open mouth masks available to providers to help aid conversations with patients who may be hard of hearing.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Plasma Donations After COVID-19

Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 10:51 AM EDT
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can donate their plasma, which is where the antibodies live, to help those fighting the virus.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson provides fresh produce option for staff

Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 1:22 PM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson recently partnered with The Local Food Hub to bring fresh local produce to their employees each week. The program came out of a brainstorming effort about way in which the hospital could supports its staff during the pandemic.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Blood Pressure Study Reveals New Insights for Women

Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 3:30 PM EDT
A recent study is shedding light on blood pressure in women. It showed sharp increases in blood pressure for women that started young.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer

Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 3:16 PM EDT
Colon cancer affects a variety of different people across the country. For some though, the cancer is hereditary.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: ICU Nurse Residency Program

Updated: Mar. 1, 2020 at 6:56 PM EST
A recently launched residency program for intensive care nurses is allowing staff at Sentara Martha Jefferson to continuously sharpen their skills.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Bariatric Surgery

Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM EST
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is an option for patients who are interested in losing weight, and becoming healthier in general.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Why You Should Call EMS if you are Suffering from Heart Symptoms

Updated: Feb. 10, 2020 at 4:00 AM EST
If you or are loved one are suffering from heart issues, or think you might be experiencing a heart attack, it’s important to call 911 immediately, and not try to drive yourself to the emergency room.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Short-Course Radiation Treatment

Updated: Dec. 30, 2019 at 4:06 AM EST
Patients at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital undergoing radiation therapy now are able to get the same treatment and outcomes, but in less time.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Hip Arthroscopy

Updated: Dec. 23, 2019 at 10:36 AM EST
Hip arthroscopy is used by doctors to treat a variety of issues. It involves inserting a camera through a small poke hole in the skin to evaluate the hip joint.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: CT lung screenings can save lives

Updated: Dec. 2, 2019 at 4:13 AM EST
Lung cancer screenings are important when it comes to early detection. A simple CT is used to help doctor’s identify cancers, and the goal is to catch it early.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Improved Technology Helps Doctors Treat Brain Tumors

Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM EST
Neurosurgeons at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital are now using a mapping tool that allows them better access to tumors of the brain.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Hand Arthritis

Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 9:38 AM EST
A common orthopedic problem is arthritis of the hand.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Flu Prevention

Updated: Nov. 3, 2019 at 2:46 PM EST
It’s the time of year when we start seeing flu appear. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself from the flu.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Endometriosis – Understanding the Disease and Treatment Options

Updated: Nov. 3, 2019 at 2:44 PM EST
Endometriosis is a disease where cells, similar to the ones that line the inside of the uterus, actually grow outside of the uterus.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Breast Reconstructive Awareness (BRA) Day

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 2:49 PM EDT
The 8th annual BRA Day, or breast reconstruction awareness day, is being held on October 16.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Low Intervention Births

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM EDT
For soon-to-be mothers who are delivering their babies at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, the goal is to give them the delivery they desire.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Tuesday Tours for Tomorrow’s Nurses

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 2:15 PM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson recently launched a new opportunity to give nurses in the community a chance to get an inside look at the profession.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: New Aspirin Guidelines for Preventing Heart Issues

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 2:07 PM EDT
Aspirin is one of the first medications doctors realized helped lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Understanding Vitamins and Supplements

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:43 PM EDT
Our focus this week is on vitamins and supplements and when it may be appropriate for someone to use them.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: The Importance of Self Care

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:37 PM EDT
Women of all ages often find themselves as primary care givers. Whether it’s for children, parents, or a spouse, the goal is to be able to provide the best care possible. Doctors say part of that is learning to take care of you.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Provides Self-Care for Staff

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:25 PM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson recently launched a new initiative to help staff understand the importance of self-care.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Diabetes Detection and Management

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:12 PM EDT
Understanding the treating diabetes is important to ensure a patient’s long-term success when it comes to managing the disease.

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Nitrous Oxide as a Tool during Delivery at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:09 PM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson recently starting using nitrous oxide – often referred to as “laughing gas” as an option for women to assist with pain during labor.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Earth Friendly Initiatives

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM EDT
Since opening its new facility at Pantops in 2011, Sentara Martha Jefferson has been committed to be a “green” facility.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Understanding the Recent Allergan Breast Implant Recall

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 12:53 PM EDT
The FDA recently recommended that Allergan – a company that sells breast implants – voluntarily recall one of their products due to concerns about breast implant associated illness, including a very rare cancer associated with scar tissue.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Foot and Ankle Injuries and Surgery

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 12:44 PM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson recently expanded its orthopedic offerings, adding foot and ankle surgery to the list of specialties they treat.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Nurses go Back to School at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 11:36 AM EDT
Nurses at Sentara Martha Jefferson also are celebrating graduations, and a small break from school too, as many are enrolled in programs to further their education.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Reducing Preventable Readmissions

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 11:32 AM EDT
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital recently launched a new pilot program aimed at reducing preventable readmissions.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Sunsets with Sentara Healthcare

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 11:27 AM EDT
Sunsets with Sentara is a community event at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. It’s an evening filled with music, food and fellowship.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday

Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday: Common Thyroid Disorders

Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 10:33 AM EDT
January is thyroid awareness month. There are several common disorders of the thyroid, but each is different.
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