Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise 

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Healthy Vision Month
Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month, with its observance serving as a reminder to get your comprehensive eye exam to check for common eye problems, like cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Heart Health

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Heart Health

Heart disease is one of the greatest health threats to Americans, but in many cases, there are things people can do to reduce their risk of a cardiac episode.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Self-Guided Art Tour

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Self-Guided Art Tour

As part of its healing environment, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital has hundreds of pieces of art throughout its main building.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to birth defects, but women with diabetes can and do have healthy babies.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Winter Sports Injuries

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Winter Sports Injuries

A physician assistant at Sentara Martha Jefferson Orthopedics says prevention can be key to avoiding winter injuries.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: The Gallbladder

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: The Gallbladder

Sometimes, people will develop gallbladder disease that will require the surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Caregiver Center

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Caregiver Center

For National Family Caregivers Month, the hospital is offering caregivers a space to breathe, relax and take time for themselves in the Caregiver Center.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Events Supporting Women's Health

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Events Supporting Women's Health

The Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation hosts events throughout the year, but October events honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Women's Health Events

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Women's Health Events

The Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation holds a number of events each year to support women's health, including the upcoming In the Pink Tennis Tournament

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Pet Therapy

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Pet Therapy

Sentara Martha Jefferson has a number of pet volunteers who come through the hospital to brighten the days of patients and staff members alike.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Shin Splints and Stress Fractures

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Shin Splints and Stress Fractures

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital explains shin splints are an overuse injury in the tibia that causes pain in the shins.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Support for New Parents

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Support for New Parents

Adjusting to life as a new parent can be difficult, but there are support groups and other resources available that can help make the process smoother.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Support groups for new parents

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Support groups for new parents

The peer support groups are led by others who are going through similar experiences, and they are meant to help parents process the new experience of parenthood.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise Report: Peer Mentor Program

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise Report: Peer Mentor Program

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital has partnered with Imerman Angels to implement a program that pairs cancer fighters with survivors.

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise Report: Move2Health Equity gives out activity kits to local children

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise Report: Move2Health Equity gives out activity kits to local children

Even though COVID-19 forced public schools to shut doors in the spring, leaders at Move2Health Equity came up with a solution to get kids active this summer. 

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Caring for COVID-19 Patients

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Caring for COVID-19 Patients

Doctors and nurses in the Observation Unit were given the option to be reassigned when the unit was converted to treat COVID-19. They all chose to stay. 

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Staying healthy during the holidays

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Staying healthy during the holidays

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Staying healthy during the holidays

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Community Volunteers

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Community Volunteers

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Community Volunteers

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Breast Implant Illness

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Breast Implant Illness

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Breast Implant Illness

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: New Sentara App

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: New Sentara App

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: New Sentara App

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Passport Nurses

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Passport Nurses

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Passport Nurses

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Dr. Osmond C. Wu

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Dr. Osmond C. Wu

Sentara Martha Jefferson HealthWise: Dr. Osmond C. Wu

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: In The Pink

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: In The Pink

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: In The Pink

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Ageless Grace

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Ageless Grace

Sentara Martha Jefferson Healthwise: Ageless Grace

Supporting breastfeeding moms

Supporting breastfeeding moms

Supporting breastfeeding moms

HealthWise: Heat's impact on the heart

HealthWise: Heat's impact on the heart

HealthWise: Heat's impact on the heart