Posts by Beth Duris
SMJH Celebrates Volunteers
We were delighted to shower our wonderful SMJH volunteers with appreciation with a festive celebration on December 11 at The Greencroft Club. From dedicated volunteers in their ninth decade, to…
Read MoreBruce McClelland, Cancer Survivor
SMJH Volunteer and cancer survivor was just a few years out from a major cardiac event when he got the surprising news from his SMJH doctor that he had an…
Read MoreDonors Making A Difference: Alan Y. Roberts
The Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation would like to give special thanks to Mr. Alan Y. Roberts for his generous gift to the Haden Nursing Institute of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.…
Read MoreThank you, Team! Years of Service Celebration
Smiles and laughter were the order of the day at Boars Head in May, when 172 Sentara Martha Jefferson team members gathered for a festive celebration of milestone service anniversaries.…
Read MoreBirth Sisters of Charlottesville
While all women face challenges in childbirth, we know that these risks are especially severe for Black mothers. Maternal mortality is three to four times higher for Black women than…
Read MoreDestiny Moore, Chronic Disease Management Program
“I can honestly say I feel like two different people from then and now.” That’s how community leader Destiny Moore, 32, of Charlottesville describes the impact of Sentara Martha Jefferson…
Read MoreAdrina Garbooshian-Huggins, Cancer Survivor
“I had anxiety at every stage, not knowing what the outcome might be” says Adrina Garbooshian-Huggins, 49, of Charlottesville. Adrina had surgery and radiation treatment for breast cancer at Sentara…
Read MoreLaTanya Smith, Certified Nursing Assistant
Community support of nursing and workforce development programs is creating life-changing opportunities for people in our community. Latanya Smith (right) was among two dozen local community members to earn their…
Read MoreThe Women’s Committee: 2023 Impact Report
In 2023, The Women’s Committee raised more than $185,000 for life-saving programs and services. From free wigs and scarves to a fly-fishing retreat for cancer survivors to baby swaddles, TWC…
Read More2024 Breast Health Screening Days
Our 2024 Breast Health Screening Day dates are set! 200 women will have the opportunity to sign up for a mammogram again this year. There will be three Saturday dates (April 20, July 20 and…
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