Martha Jefferson Healthwise

Healthwise: Varicose Veins Last Updated: 11:05 AM 09/02/10 Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they can also be very harmful. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19's Stephanie Satchell discovered how doctors are using technology to make those veins disappear. (READ FULL STORY) Healthwise: CT Scans and Radiation Last Updated: 9:35 AM 08/26/10 CT scans that are commonly done at Martha Jefferson and other hospitals expose patients to radiation. Don't worry though, in this week's Healthwise segment CBS19's Cheryn Stone discovered what doctors do to lower exposure risks. (READ FULL STORY)

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Healthwise: Back to School Nutrition Be the first to comment Last Updated: 7:15 PM 08/18/10 - Now that children are heading back to school, doctors say it's just as important to ask what they ate for lunch as it is to ask if they did their homework. This week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise details how to get your students to make healthy choices. (Full Story)

Healthwise: Back-to-School Stress Be the first to comment Last Updated: 7:19 PM 08/11/10 - As kids return to classes, join clubs, tryout for sports teams and receive homework assignments, they're likely to become more stressed. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19's Cheryn Stone discovered how we can help them through a time of stress. (Full Story)

Healthwise: Blood Clots Be the first to comment Last Updated: 8:28 PM 08/04/10 - The United States Surgeon General is calling blood clots a national crisis. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19's Cheryn Stone discovered what actions doctors are taking to prevent the disease. (Full Story)

Healthwise: Ankle Fusion Be the first to comment Last Updated: 7:47 PM 07/28/10 - Most of us have dealt with a sprained ankle at some point in our lives. It's inconvenient and painful. Now, Martha Jefferson Hospital has a new fusion procedure to help patients who feel constant pain from ankle injuries. (Full Story)

Healthwise: High Praise from Patients Be the first to comment Last Updated: 7:06 PM 07/21/10 - At Martha Jefferson Hospital, they're working to make sure they do right by the patients, and a new state-wide survey ranks Martha Jefferson Hospital third in overall patient satisfaction. (Full Story)

Healthwise: Tick Removal Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:42 PM 07/14/10 - Summer is the season for ticks, and doctors are getting more and more questions about the critters. Will a tick bite make you sick? What's the best way to remove one? The answers are in this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise. (Full Story)

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