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Health Articles
Symptoms of a stroke that rapidly go away signal a TIA
If you are concerned about stroke symptoms, even for a few minutes, you could be experiencing a TIA, also known as a "ministroke," which can serve as a warning for a future, more serious stroke.How are you sleeping? The secret to better rest
How are you sleeping? It's not just a popular conversation but a question at the heart of your health.Early screening has Ricardo Hernandez back on the road to recovery from lung cancer
Most days, you’ll find 78-years-young Ricardo Hernandez, aka “Mr. Ricardo,” greeting the students on his Rockingham County school bus with their special handshake or shuttling the residents of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) to regional outings.Keep dancing: Beverly’s breast cancer journey
Beverly Mitchell found herself on an unexpected journey that began with a fall at the skating rink in June 2023.Mental health awareness
Our overall health depends on nurturing our mental health and caring for our physical health.Pawsitive influence: The healing power of pets as emotional support
As much as our cats and dogs (and rabbits and lizards and more!) love to be given attention, it’s good for us humans, too.Knowing family history critical for prostate cancer survivor
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, an important time for spreading awareness about one of the most prevalent cancers affecting men in the United States.Unlocking healing through art at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Recognizing that art can provide emotional support and distract from complex health concerns, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital intentionally integrates beauty and art into the hospital campus.You are not alone: 7 ways to improve your mental health
Struggling with mental health doesn't mean you're weak—it's just a part of being human – and there are things you can do to help improve how you’re feeling.Minority Health Month and Sentara’s commitment to our communities
Sentara values advancing health equity and ensuring all members of our communities have access to the resources they need to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives.Bonding over babies in new mom support group
Following the pandemic, Lisa Milburn, RN, and Tandy Coyle, both maternal nurse navigators at Sentara Obici Hospital, identified a need for moms to get practical and moral support from maternal care nurses and other moms.Empathy matters: Talking with a loved one about cancer
Discovering that a loved one has cancer can be overwhelming and scary; and in our efforts to be supportive, we often resort to positivity.A remarkable stroke journey: Readiness and action saved Lloyd Runnett's life
Lloyd Runnett's lifelong dedication to emergency medicine took an unexpected turn on August 27, 2023, when he found himself on the other side of the stretcher.The RSV vaccine: what you need to know
New vaccines are available to help protect against RSV. We’re here to give you the details.Nutrition while taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss
While taking GLP-1 medication, it's crucial to focus on a balanced diet that supports overall health and complements the effects of the medication. We have some recommendations to help you build a strong foundation for lasting change.