Posts by Beth Duris
Meet Diane Kingsbury, Music Therapy Volunteer
What inspired you to volunteer at SMJH? After moving to C’ville from Northern Virginia in the Fall of 2014, a new musical acquaintance who played the piano at SMJH told…
Read MoreFrom Hardship to Hope at Southwood
Recognizing that safe, decent, affordable housing is fundamental to a healthy life, Sentara Health has proudly invested more than $300,000 over the past three years to support a visionary redevelopment…
Read MoreMeet Amy Hunt, BSN, RN
Amy’s journey began 15 years ago, with some nursing school courses and a position as unit secretary at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Urgent Care Center. There she met nurse Amy…
Read MoreCelebrate and Honor Your Baby
Few moments in life are more precious than the birth of a child. We invite you to make a gift in honor a new baby in your life, to support…
Read MoreMichelle & Alexandra’s Story: Care Through Crisis
Every baby born at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a miracle, but that was especially clear with the arrival of Mackenzie de Guzman on March 11, 2021. Just two days…
Read MoreAmy’s Story: A Circle of Support
Like all expectant mothers, Amy Plopper ultimately just wanted to have a healthy baby her second time around. But after a difficult experience with her firstborn, she also hoped her…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Birth 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 MoreSupporting Jacqueline’s Healing Journey
A retired speech therapist from Clark Elementary, Jacqueline Ragland fought an aggressive form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma at Sentara Martha Jefferson. Her treatment involved an intensive combination of chemotherapy and radiation,…
Read MoreJuly 18 Wellness Retreat at Morven Farm
Join us at the beautiful Morven Farm for a half-day session (9:00 am-1:00 pm) exploring various forms of contemplative practice. As healthcare professionals, our work-life and personal-life can often become…
Read MoreIntentional Caring Committee Members
ICC Team Coordinator: Esther Lozano Otis ICC Co-Chairs: Pam Socolow, Diana Webb ICC Executive Sponsors: Allison Crawford, Johnsa Morris Team Members: Angie Britton Robert Chambers Beth Duris Stefone…
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