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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
