Posts by Beth Duris
Thank 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…
Read MoreThe Journey Home
To help families in crisis find a safe harbor, Sentara Cares grant funding supports The Journey Home in Louisa County. The home helps families by providing food, shelter, spiritual and…
Read More2023 Junior Volunteer Award Winners
Our fantastic group of 32 junior volunteers from across the region were truly an inspiration! Their donated 600 hours of service and their enthusiasm, compassion and skill impressed patients and…
Read MoreSMJH Celebrates Volunteers
“A Shining Light in the Lives of Others.” This was the theme of the December 7 celebration of the nearly 300 adult and junior volunteers who donated 33,500 hours of…
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