Learn how to B.E. F.A.S.T.
Even though May and Stroke Awareness Month are coming to an end, it's important to remember time is critical in the event of a stroke.
You need to B.E. F.A.S.T. Always call 911, do not try to drive the patient to the hospital yourself.
Life's Essential 8
The American Heart Association's 'Life's Essential 8' are tools for maintaining cardiovascular health. When our hearts are healthy, we lower our risk for heart disease, stroke, and other major health issues.
Life's Essential 8 includes:
▪️ Eating better
▪️ Being more active
▪️ Quitting tobacco
▪️ Getting healthy sleep
▪️ Managing weight
▪️ Controlling cholesterol
▪️ Managing blood sugar
▪️ Managing blood pressure
Learn more: sentarastrokeawareness.com
#StrokeAwarenessMonth
Your baby, your birth, your bond, your way
Your journey to motherhood is your unique story, and Sentara RMH Medical Center is here for you through every chapter of your pregnancy❤️
From prenatal care to delivery, our expert team is here to work with you through your journey and offer you a birth experience that meets the unique needs of you and your baby.
Learn more about our maternity services: sentara.com/rmhmaternity
BE FAST
May is #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth
Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.? Learn about the signs and symptoms of stroke and B.E. F.A.S.T. to protect yourself, your family, and those around you.
Learn more at https://sentarastrokeawareness.com/
Caroline Brand, NP
Meet Caroline Brand, NP, a Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center nurse practitioner.
A Roanoke Valley native, Caroline is excited to work with patients at the Hahn Cancer Center and help increase cancer services in our community. She will see various patients in the clinic and the infusion center.
Learn more about Caroline in the video below!
Great Community Give 2024
The 2024 #GreatCommunityGive is coming April 17 – 6:00 am- 8:00 pm!
Early giving is underway, and your gift to RMH Foundation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Bank of the James. You will help your neighbors and friends when they have nowhere to turn with a mental health emergency. We can add special spaces for them in the Sentara RMH Medical Center emergency room. Show your compassion and help our doctors and nurses address this local health crisis.
To learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3uPISkQ
Sentara Obstetrics, Genecology & Midwifery Specialists
Today, Harrisonburg OBGYN is officially Sentara Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists!
This partnership with Sentara Medical Group is an exciting new chapter for the women of this community to continue to provide quality and comprehensive care throughout a woman's life journey.
To learn more, please visit sentara.com/obgynharrisonburg or call our new practice phone number: 540-534-6335
Toxic Positivity
Have you ever heard the term 'toxic positivity' or wondered what it means?
Toxic positivity is the belief that people should always maintain a positive mindset no matter what they are going through. When you tell someone that you are going through a difficult time and they reply, "You have so much to be thankful for" or "Be positive," this is an example of toxic positivity. While encouraging optimism and positivity is sometimes helpful, it can diminish what that person is going through.
Maxine Jean-Louis, LCSW, Oncology social worker at the Hahn Cancer Center, shares tips on supporting someone going through a difficult time.
Understanding Blood Pressure
Blood pressure measures the force required to pump blood through the body and the arteries. Understanding how high blood pressure can affect your health is important. Stephanie Webb, nurse case manager with Sentara Continuum Case Management, explains in the video below.
#HeartMonth
Sodium and Heart Health
Sodium is a mineral that the body needs to maintain a normal balance of fluids in the body, but this could become an issue for people who may suffer from heart disease or heart failure as they struggle to maintain normal fluid levels.
Nurse case manager Stephanie Webb explains how to reduce sodium in your diet and what to look for when making heart-healthy choices. Learn more in the video below.
Heart Healthy Cooking Demo 2/29/2024
This Heart Month, join Sentara for an exclusive cooking demonstration with one of our clinical dieticians at 12 p.m. on February 29.
Learn easy tips and tricks for cooking delicious meals that will help provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs for a healthy heart ❤️
Register today: https://bit.ly/3SIpovC
Stryker's Mako SmartRobotics™
We proudly offer Stryker's Mako SmartRobotics™ Total and Partial knee replacements! Mako allows surgeons to provide each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy that transforms how joint replacement surgery is performed.
Learn more about Mako and schedule an appointment today: https://bit.ly/493XY9y
Myth Busting: Does Sugar Cause Cancer?
Have you ever heard the myth that sugar feeds cancer cells or that eating sugar can cause cancer?
Robin Atwood, a clinical dietitian and oncology nutrition specialist with the Hahn Cancer Center, debunks these myths and explains why we need sugar and the best way to add sugar to our diets.
Sentara Nurse Navigator
A nurse… navigator?
Perhaps an unfamiliar term, but a nurse navigator’s goal is to provide patients with familiar support every step of the way.
Connect with a Sentara nurse navigator here: https://bit.ly/49E36Sq
Be an Angel- Hope Fund 2023
#GivingTuesday is a wonderful day to come together as a community and give hope to someone who needs it. Together, we can help Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center patients who face extra challenges accessing their lifesaving treatment. You can give them hope with your gift to the RMH Foundation’s Hope Fund on #GivingTuesday, November 28.
Meet Andrew Fontaine, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
Meet Andrew Fontaine, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. For his patients with back or neck problems, Dr. Fontaine's philosophy is to exhaust every nonoperative management tool possible before suggesting a surgical solution.
When surgery is the best option, Dr. Fontaine uses minimally invasive techniques and smaller incisions so people can heal as quickly as possible and get back to their everyday routines. "The opportunity to be able to provide that to somebody is a great gift and I feel more than privileged to be a part of this field."
Brian Josephs, MD - OB Hospitalist
Introducing the OB Hospitalist team!
OB hospitalists care for pregnant women while they're in the hospital and their obstetrician isn't available. Stationed in the hospital 24/7, these highly skilled clinicians do not replace the care patients receive from their regular OB/GYN provider. Instead, they serve as an extension of the patient's regular OB provider and the high-quality care that a doctor or nurse-midwife provides.
Lung Cancer Awareness 2023
What do you know about lung cancer?
Sentara Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Raffaele Marchigiani shares common myths and misconceptions he hears from lung cancer patients.
Lung cancer treatment has come a long way in the past few years. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QN1gaf #LungCancerAwareness
Erica Huffman, NP-C - Sentara Primary Care and Therapy Center in Staunton
Meet Erica Huffman, NP-C, a Sentara Primary Care and Therapy Center nurse practitioner in Staunton. Erica, who was working in management, knew she wanted to return to direct patient care, which led her to become a nurse practitioner. Learn more about Erica in the video below!
Sentara RMH Family Birthplace- Kelly Zirkle, RN
"We are here for every family and every community member that wants to come; our doors are open to you."
At Sentara RMH Medical Center, we welcome all moms and babies no matter where you have received prenatal care. Our expert team works with you to offer a birth experience that meets your unique needs.
Visit sentara.com/rmhmaternity to learn more about the Sentara RMH Family Birthplace and take our virtual tour!
