Fight Disease
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 aggressive form of prostate cancer. A retired intelligence analyst with deep interests in medical writing, photography, and Slavic folklore (especially…
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Pascale Hapgood was still three months away from her annual mammogram when she discovered a lump in her breast in March 2023. “My mother died of breast cancer; I knew it wasn’t good,” she says. A biopsy revealed cancer, and a month later, Pascale had a lumpectomy. That was followed…
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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 it is for white women, and Black women are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Sentara Martha…
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“I went on this fly-fishing retreat, which was fabulous and exceeded my expectations, and endeavor in some nice things amidst the hard time. It helped me stay positive.” – Jacqueline, Patient
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“Witnessing the strength of these women and listening to their stories made me feel hopeful and made me want to do more for others.” – Misti O’Neal, 2023 retreat participant
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“Palliative care doesn’t just look at the disease process—it looks at the whole person” says Margaret “Peggy” Firer Bishop, ANP-BC, ACHPN
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It’s comforting to know there’s a team looking out for me should a need arise in the future.
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