Health & Wellness
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Recent news of double mastectomy brings many questions to surface
If you’ve learned about Angelina Jolie and her recent breast removal surgery, you may have a few questions. While only five to 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary, a Sentara Cancer Network genetic counselor shares that it’s important to identify families with hereditary cancers. These can be breast cancers but also colon, pancreas, prostate … Continue Reading
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The power of an exercise companion
Written by Kathy Tandy, RN, BSN, Healthy Edge/Mission: Health, Team Coordinator, Optima Health I had been fighting getting a dog for years! I had every excuse you can have not to get a dog! Last year at the holidays, my daughter came to me and said, “You’re a terrible mother, you didn’t get anything on Shane’s … Continue Reading
Keeping our water ways clean
For the safety of the community, Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Port Warwick recently helped clean up Newport News and Hampton. Teams staffed both locations to accept unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day. At Sentara locations, more than 18 bags of unwanted drugs were retrieved to keep unwanted drugs out of the … Continue Reading
Join the conversation
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Written by Angie Laing, RN, CEN, SANE-A, Program Coordinator of the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department, and Magnet Co-Chair. Angie has worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for 8 years. In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, … Continue Reading
Be a hero
April is Organ Donor Awareness Month and anyone who registers as an organ, eye or tissue donor is a hero. LifeNet Health is our region’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization and through the work of LifeNet, many thousands of lives are saved. Here are some national and regional facts that might make becoming a donor … Continue Reading
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Unique donation helps cancer patients
Pat Parrott, who was diagnosed with lymphoma a few months ago, is doing her best to keep a positive attitude. And the volunteers from Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary’s new Unique Boutique are certainly helping. The Unique Boutique is a free wig, hat and scarf shop that’s located at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, on the … Continue Reading
When an audiologist is the answer
Written by Kimberly Croteau-Sparks, Au. D., Audiology, Sentara Hearing & Balance Center, Sentara Medical Group Ever wonder what the difference is between an ear, nose & throat (ENT) doctor and an audiologist? You’re not alone! Understanding the difference between an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor and an audiologist can help patients determine where to … Continue Reading
Is that really you?
Written by Robin Crane, MBA, Customer Development Advisor, Sentara Healthcare Let’s face this. We all like to think that we are unique, an individual like no other. But have you ever googled yourself? I just did. It was a bit scary. There are 24 professionals on Linked In with my same name; images of both women … Continue Reading
Louisville’s Kevin Ware Leg Fracture Caused by Perfect Storm
Written by Tom Weber, MD, RMH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Everyone watching March Madness this weekend let out a collective “OH NO” when Louisville basketball star Kevin Ware landed awkwardly during the game against Duke Saturday. Ware went up to block a three point attempt and was twisting when he landed. His 6’5 frame combined … Continue Reading
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5 tips to help seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle
Submitted by Dr. Kimberly Smith-Griffin, Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians, Chesapeake, VA. As we age, it’s even more important to play an active role in our health. Here are some key points to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. 1. Get tested Be proactive about having tests done. Have a physical at least once a … Continue Reading
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