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Healthwise: MRI Improvements
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 03/10/10MRI machines are large, noisy, and uncomfortable, but an essential tool for modern medical care. That is, if patients can get through the test. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, Cheryn Stone reports it will get easier, beginning this weekend. 
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Healthwise: Martha Jefferson Annual 8K Race
Last Updated: 9:33 AM 03/04/10Hundreds are expected to run the 14th Annual Martha Jefferson Hospital 8K Run & 4K Walk this month. Money raised goes back into the Charlottesville community.
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Healthwise: Elementary School Outreach Programs
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Last Updated: 6:28 PM 02/24/10 - Martha Jefferson Hospital is working with a local elementary school to give students hands on lessons in healthy living. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, Cheryn Stone shares the story of this partnership and how it's helping the children. (Full Story) |
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Healthwise: New Heart Monitoring Devices
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Last Updated: 5:26 PM 02/18/10 - February is American Heart Month. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, Cheryn Stone takes a look at new outpatient care technology at Martha Jefferson Hospital and how it's helping to better diagnose patients with serious heart problems. (Full Story) |
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Healthwise: Weathering Winter Injuries
Last Updated: 11:41 AM 02/19/10 - Officials at Martha Jefferson Hospital have mapped out their triage process in the emergency room in a way that allows patients to have minimal wait times to receive treatment. Through ample staffing, MJH has weathered winter injuries. (Full Story) |
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Healthwise: Electronic Tracking Board
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Last Updated: 11:44 AM 02/19/10 - We're used to looking at TV monitors and taking direction from automated systems. Now, the thinking behind that technology is in use at Martha Jefferson Hospital. CBS19's Cheryn Stone found out how the system works to help patients and their families. (Full Story) |
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Healthwise: Planetree Care
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Last Updated: 11:42 AM 02/19/10 - Through the Planetree program at Martha Jefferson Hospital, staff carry the philosophy of patient-focused care, in which the focus is on the patient, not the diagnosis. (Full Story) |
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Healthwise: Emergency Care Nursing Program
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Last Updated: 11:54 AM 01/21/10 - In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, Cheryn Stone found out how a new program at the Charlottesville hospital prepares nurses for the front lines of emergency care. (Full Story) |
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Each quarter Martha Jefferson Hospital holds more than 75 informational classes focusing on everyday health, help for diabetes, women’s health, health for seniors, and family centered maternity care. We also have free support groups to help new mothers, patients and families affected by cancer and those struggling to get a good night’s sleep. The calendar is searchable by week, month and year or by keyword. Click Here to find a class to help you. If you don’t see a class that meets your health needs call Health Connection at 434-982-7009 or toll free 1-888-652-6663 and ask to see if you qualify for a free consultation with a community health specialist.
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Register for classes, find a doctor and learn about our community education programs and health screenings by calling 434-982-7009 or toll free 1-888-652-6663.
