A Year of Growth and Gratitude
As the summer sun continues to shine brightly, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is embracing our theme for the year: Growth and Gratitude. In this issue, we celebrate the achievements and positive changes that enhance our ability to serve our community with excellence and compassion. We also acknowledge the thousands of supporters whose generosity helps us improve health every day.
In New & Noteworthy, we spotlight the renovation of our Emergency Department (ED), which began in March and is set to be completed by August. You may have noticed the beautifully redesigned waiting room if you’ve visited our ED recently. The renovation also increases our treatment space by 35% and enables us to meet your needs more quickly and efficiently.
We celebrate the 172 team members honored this spring for five to 45 years of service anniversaries. I sincerely appreciate Liz Colvin, Setour Dillard, Lisa Jones, and Jeanelle King for their extraordinary 40 years of service and Tommy Summers for his remarkable 45 years of dedication. Their loyalty and commitment embody the heart of our Caring Tradition.
Another Growth and Gratitudeinspired innovation is our Big Cup Award, recognizing teams that significantly enhance patient- and family-centered care. I am thrilled to announce the first-quarter recipients: the Food and Nutrition Services team for their dedication to patient satisfaction; the Family Birthplace team for their outstanding commitment to patient care, high employee engagement, and support during challenging times; and the Facilities team for maintaining a safe hospital environment. Congratulations to these teams for their outstanding contributions! I look forward to celebrating the achievements of additional teams as we move through the year. Our commitment to this community extends beyond our hospital walls, and we are proud to collaborate with dozens of local organizations to improve health every day. I encourage you to check out the grantee list on page 21 and visit mjhfoundation.org/ communitypartnerships for recent videos showcasing our extraordinary partners, including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and the Birth Sisters of Charlottesville.
I am filled with gratitude for the dedication and passion of our team members and the support of our community. Your faith and commitment make our mission possible, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together. Thank you for being an essential part of our Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital family.
Carol Hurt | CHAIR
Earl Barnes II
Lillian BeVier
Robert Broermann
Rita Bunch, President
Joshua Fischer, MD
Peggy Echols
Terrie Edwards
Paul Gaden
Lawrence Martin
Douglas Moyer
E. Ray Murphy
Rita A. Bunch, MPH, FACHE
President
Michele Carroll, MHA
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Patricia Scherle, DNP, MHA, NEA-BC
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
Kimberly Skelly
Executive Director,
Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation
Paul Tesoriere, MD , FHM, FACP
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Rita
President, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Kimberly Skelly
EDITOR
Beth Duris
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Lisa Parks
CONTRIBUTORS
Michael Cordell
Preston Knight
Alyssa Pacheco
Rita Smith
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Melissa Proffitt
Stu Scott
Andrew Shurtleff
Diana Webb
DESIGN
Picante Creative
Bunch
Rita Bunch
SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS
SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL BOARD
SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL MAGAZINE
New Care Providers Improve Access in Charlottesville
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital continues to improve access in our community by welcoming new providers. To make an appointment with one of our caregivers, please call 1-800-SENTARA.
Ashleigh Bergstrom, NP Palliative Care
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Rachel Blair, NP
Sentara Primary Care— Waynesboro
Caroline Brand, NP
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hematology & Medical Oncology Associates
Caitlin Buller, DO
Sentara Blue Ridge Internal Medicine
Lauren Fry, PA
Sentara Martha Jefferson Family Medicine
Rachelle Glover, NP
Sentara Crozet Family Medicine
Tee Goyer, MSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA, AGACNP-BC Urology
Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical and Surgical Associates
Sarah Jerge, PA-C Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Kendra Kreiner, NP Sentara Forest Lakes Family Medicine
Amy Lansing, PA-C
Sentara Martha Jefferson Inpatient Services—ICU
Karra Lee, PA-C, MPAS
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hematology & Medical Oncology Associates
Cynthia Napier, NP
Sentara Greene Family Medicine
Desiree Neumann, NP-C Jefferson OB/GYN
Fabio Roberti, MD Neurosurgery
Sentara Martha Jefferson Neurosciences
Charles Sauls, NP Sentara Greene Family Medicine
Shaela Shifflett, NP
Sentara Blue Ridge Internal Medicine
Rebecca Talley-Mullins, NP-C
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Amy Wible, NP-C
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Gabrielle Willey, MD
Dermatology
Virginia Skin Dermatology
Emergency Department Expands Treatment Space
List as of 5/30/24.
Renovations now underway are adding 35% more treatment space to Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Emergency Department, enabling the hospital to meet patients’ needs more quickly and efficiently. The renovations prioritize safety by improving visibility for patients and staff, and the space is now also brighter, fresher, and more modern. Beautification and technology upgrades will continue through the summer, with no disruptions in service to patients.
Nationally Recognized for Supporting Black Maternal Health
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is proud to be among just 26 hospitals nationwide recognized by U.S. News & World Report as “high-performing” for success in supporting Black maternal health.
While all women face risks in childbirth, Black mothers are at least three times more likely to encounter serious pregnancy complications than their white counterparts. Amid these disparities, Sentara Martha Jefferson’s Family Birthing Center stands out for its commitment to supporting Black maternal health. U.S. News celebrated the hospital for achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean sections and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients.
To expand access to care, Sentara also supports the Birth Sisters of Charlottesville, a Black doula collective that helps mothers of color through the pregnancy journey and into motherhood.
Learn more at mjhfoundation.org/mother-baby
Celebrating Service to our Community
It was an evening out for the Caring Tradition in May, when 172 Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital team members brought stories and laughter to a festive celebration of milestone service anniversaries at the Boar’s Head Resort. Honorees included five exceptional individuals who have dedicated their careers to helping our community through 40 or more years of service: Liz Colvin, Setour Dillard, Lisa Jones, Jeanelle King, and Tommy Summers.
Hospital President Rita Bunch also presented the 2024 President’s Awards for excellence and exemplary service to Frank Jargowsky, Connie Lloyd, Dorie Mallory, and Kait Young.
Dedicated team members are the heart of Sentara Martha Jefferson and a backbone of support for our community, whose gifts of gratitude through the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation made the evening possible.
Check out photos from the event at mjhfoundation.org/workforce-development
Champion’s Cup Raises $75,000 to Fight Hunger
Generosity was par for the course among the 72 golfers and 19 sponsors at the 23rd annual Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Golf Championship in May at The Club at Glenmore. Proceeds from the event are making possible 14 no-cost farm stands across the region, which are providing fresh, local produce to nearly 2,000 local families this year. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital sponsors the farm stands to help fight chronic disease through good nutrition, and also offers free A1C and blood pressure testing. Across our region, one in 10 children lives in poverty, and thousands more lack regular access to fresh, healthy produce. Special thanks to our Champion-level sponsors, The Dairy Market (team pictured above) and The Turner Group. Thanks also to Fluvanna High School Senior Killian Donnelly, who for the fourth year organized his own tournament at Lake Monticello to raise funds for women’s cancer programs at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Visit mjhfoundation.org/golf for photos and info about next year’s tournament on May 12, 2025.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Welcomes Students
School was in session at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital this spring, as hundreds of local schoolchildren inspired hope for the next generation of healthcare professionals. The fun kicked off with 400 Albemarle County elementary school kids (and their favorite stuffed animals) making friends, asking questions, and sharing smiles with handmade cards for patients. Middle schoolers from Louisa and Fluvanna counties spent a week with the pros, practicing everything from CPR to intubation to stroke safety as part of the Health Science Career Camp (see cover and table of contents). And 10 teenagers from the Boys and Girls Club of Southwood suited up for a bilingual experience of job opportunities in the OR and ICU (see photo on page 21). The programs aim to build a pipeline of healthcare professionals among young people from all backgrounds in the local community.
In the Pink Registration Opens
Calling all tennis and pickleball fans: register today for the 22nd Annual In The Pink Tennis and Pickleball Charity Event, being held at eight clubs around town on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. The popular Women’s Committee event raises more than $30,000 annually to fight breast cancer through free cancer screenings, wigs and scarves, survivorship services, and other lifesaving resources. Special thanks to our lead sponsors NBC29, Loring Woodriff Real Estate, and Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Board Co-Chair Erik Greenbaum and family, in loving memory of the late Elisabeth Greenbaum, a Women’s Committee leader who helped launch In The Pink.
Learn more and sign up at mjhfoundation.org/in-the-pink
Earn-to-Learn Workforce Development Program Launches
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Career Pathways program launched a new 16-week Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Earn-to-Learn program in April. Community and hospital team members are earning a salary as safety care partners and patient transporters while training for their PCT certifications with a nursing educator at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Clinical Education Center. After passing the PCT certification exam, they will transition into PCT roles at the hospital, with a one-year work commitment. Last year, more than two dozen community members earned their Certified Nursing Assistant credential and launched healthcare careers thanks to Sentara Martha Jefferson training programs. Philanthropic support of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation’s Haden Nursing Institute Fund makes possible these Career Pathways programs.
LUNG CANCER: Early Detection Saves Lives
Lung cancer claims more lives each year than the next two deadliest cancers combined. It often acts as a “silent killer,” developing in the lungs without any symptoms.
But there is hope: When caught early, lung cancer is treatable and even curable. In fact, more than 90% of adults treated for early-stage lung cancers are still alive five years later.
What’s more, a simple, low-radiation CT scan can detect lung cancer before it causes symptoms, when it’s most treatable. “You don’t have to live in fear,” says Samuel Oliver, MD, a Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital pulmonologist. “Preventive screenings are safe, easy, affordable, and they save lives.”
Screenings are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans, and are available without judgment to current and former smokers. However, less than 10% of people who are eligible for these life-saving screenings are currently getting them. Dr. Oliver hopes to improve that statistic. “We want to get people on a better trajectory with this disease,” he says.
Who should get screened?
All adults aged 50-80 who currently smoke or have smoked in the past 15 years should get a lung cancer screening. Screening is especially important for people with a smoking history of 20 pack-years or more. Pack-years are calculated by multiplying the number of packs a person has smoked per day by the number of years they have smoked. So, for instance, 20 pack-years could mean one pack a day for 20 years, two packs a day for 10 years, or half a pack a day for 40 years.
Regardless of your age or risk factors, you should always reach out to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms, such as shortness of breath, weight loss, or coughing up blood. Your physician can also provide guidance if you’re
concerned about a family history of lung cancer or significant exposure to environmental carcinogens.
What happens during a screening?
Screening involves a low-dose CT scan of the chest that takes just a few minutes and involves no intravenous line or contrast. Doctors use these scans to look for pulmonary nodules or suspicious tissue in the lungs, and results are generally available the same day. If the scan results are normal, no followup is needed until the following year.
Approximately one-third to one-half of scans do require some follow-up, which could mean another CT scan in three to six months, a PET scan, or biopsy. Most abnormalities found during screenings are not cancerous.
When do screenings stop?
The American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend getting one scan annually until you are over age 80, or until it has been more than 15 years since the last time you smoked (whichever comes first).
Contact your primary care physician to request a screening. To learn more, watch Dr. Oliver’s First Tuesday Educational Session on lung cancer screening at mjhfoundation.org/First-Tuesday-Series.
Samuel Oliver, MD
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
“While I was at my sickest and thought I may not make it through the night, Marsha sat with me and held my hand. She prayed with me and assured me that I was going to make it. I was fortunate to have her for three straight nights, and it truly made a difference in my care.”
Grateful patient, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital THANK YOU, NURSES!
Phillips Cancer Center Nursing Team
Great nurses bring kindness into the room in our most vulnerable moments, healing through both skill and compassion. In appreciation, our community gives back through the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation to make possible more than $1 million in nursing support programs each year, including the DAISY nurse recognition program.
DAISY accolades are among the most revered in the nursing profession—special recognitions that honor the extraordinary work of our Sentara Martha Jefferson nurses on behalf of patients, families, and colleagues. The hospital proudly recognizes the 2023 Sentara Martha Jefferson DAISY honorees:
2023 DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year:
Jennifer Wray, RN, MSN, NE-BC
2023 DAISY Team of the Year:
Palliative Care Team
2023 DAISY Nurses:
Debbie Brown, RN, BSN, CMSRN
Carrieann Brunet, RN
Chloe Conner, RN, BSN
Kunga DeYang, RN
May Ann Fernando, RN
Emily Luck, RN, BSN
Elise Sauder, RN, BSN
» Welcome, Pat Scherle, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Nursing
In fall 2023, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital was thrilled to welcome Patricia A. Scherle, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, as chief nursing officer. Pat’s charge is to champion Sentara Martha Jefferson’s dedicated nurses as they set the standard for skillful, compassionate patient care.
She couldn’t be more qualified for the role, bringing with her a lifelong passion for nursing and a remarkable 50 years of experience. “Nursing is the only job I’ve ever wanted, ever since I was a child listening to my aunt talk about her experiences as a nurse in World War II,” she says.
Pat’s career has taken her from the bedside to the highest ranks of nursing leadership, including serving for a combined 20 years as chief nursing officer for community hospitals in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maine.
At Sentara Martha Jefferson, Pat’s first 100 days included a whirlwind move from Maine to Crozet with her husband, Bud, followed by a deep dive into the hospital’s recruitment campaigns, nursing support programs, and the culture of excellence driving Magnet designation.
Rachelle Scott, RN, MSN
Jennifer Young, RN, BSN
Meet these remarkable nursing leaders and nominate a DAISY nurse at mjhfoundation.org.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital outperforms 95% of American hospitals by having maintained Magnet designation—the gold standard for nursing excellence—for 16 years running.
She says Sentara Martha Jefferson stands out for its dedicated teams and strong connection to the community it serves. That connection was on full display during National Nurses Week in May, when grateful patients shared notes of gratitude and gifts of support through the Haden Nursing Institute to fund nursing scholarships, DAISY recognition, and other nursing programs.
“The Haden Nursing Institute is unique and special to this hospital, unmatched anywhere in the Sentara Health system and at most hospitals in the nation,” she says. “It’s one of many reasons I’m delighted to be part of this amazing team.”
Learn more about the Haden Nursing Institute at mjhfoundation.org/nursing-excellence.
to Support the Caregiving Journey 5 Strategies
If you’re among the more than 40 million Americans providing care for an aging family member, you know the journey is often as challenging as it is rewarding.
The Alzheimer’s Association specializes in helping caregivers support loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and all dementias. Here are a few strategies the organization recommends to help you navigate the path of caring for yourself and your family members. Remember: The goal of a caregiver isn’t perfection—it’s doing the most you can and the best you can for your loved one, while continuing to take care of yourself.
Use your knowledge of the person. Considering what makes your loved one unique and integrating their hobbies and interests into their routine can help ease tension.
Tips: If they love woodworking but can’t operate machinery, can you give them a piece of wood and some sandpaper to work with?
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Connect in the moment. Try to see the world through their eyes. Accept that their reality may be different from yours.
Tips: If your loved one suddenly dislikes riding with you in the car, ask yourself: What has happened recently that might be influencing their behavior? Did you recently take away their keys or license?
If your loved one believes they are traveling back in time to the prom, live that reality with them. Do their hair and dance with them. Use it as a moment of connection.
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Help make activities meaningful. Make sure activities have meaning and purpose for the person. Give choices, as this helps the person feel respected. Know that the person can experience joy, even in advanced stages of the disease.
Tips: If they have trouble with choices but want to feel agency, can you offer two options, based around things you know they enjoy? Go with the flow and avoid overplanning activities.
Focus on a supportive relationship.
Put the person before the task and aim to be flexible and supportive in your caregiving responsibilities. Think about choices and flexibility instead of how much you can get done. Do activities with them, rather than for them.
Tips: Maybe you both have a set of towels to fold, so you can model what to do, rather than just telling them how to do it.
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Create a supportive environment. Talk with the person about what a supportive environment feels like to them. Although they might not be able to answer, it’s still important to ask. Also, think about making changes in your home to increase safety.
Tips: What’s the game plan if your loved one starts wandering? Do you need to install gates or locks? Can you bring in familiar objects to help them feel comfortable at home?
The caregiving journey is a marathon, not a sprint, and you’re in charge of what you need. Build a support team that includes friends and family, medical specialists, and faith communities. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Caregiver Center is here to help as well. Visit us in person or reach out at 434-654-7991.
Sentara Martha Jefferson is hosting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Join us and the Alzheimer’s Association at the world’s largest fundraiser to fight this disease. Learn more at www.alz.org/cvillewalk.
Learn from Alzheimer’s Association leaders at mjhfoundation.org/First-TuesdaySeries or visit the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Virginia for more resources at www.alz.org/cwva.
The Importance of Seeking Care
Although dementia primarily impacts older adults, it is not a normal part of aging, and it is not a specific diagnosis. Rather, dementia is a general term for severe decline in mental ability caused by the brain’s physical deterioration.
Alzheimer’s disease is by far the most common dementia diagnosis, with more than 7 million Americans currently living with the disease. However, many other forms of dementia exist, and medical diagnosis is essential to establishing an effective course of treatment that can help slow disease progression, improve symptoms, and enable patients to access resources and support networks to improve quality of life.
Susan Usher-Jones and her family are living proof of the importance of seeking diagnosis and treatment, after their journey with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) several years ago.
A rare condition caused by enlargement of the brain’s ventricles (cerebrospinal fluid-filled spaces in the brain), NPH causes cognitive decline; however, in the case of NPH, such decline comes on rapidly and is typically accompanied by gait changes and urinary incontinence.
That was the case for Susan, whose family first realized she was having trouble during a beach vacation to Nags Head, N.C. Susan was struggling to walk, dress herself, and draw basic shapes, despite being an avid painter.
Her daughters, who are both nurses, noticed that Susan’s decline was following a different pattern than that of their father, who had Alzheimer’s. They took her to see Michelle Lee, MD, a Sentara Martha Jefferson neurologist, who diagnosed NPH following an MRI and bloodwork. Dr. Lee, along with Jacob Young, MD, a Sentara neurosurgeon, established a customized treatment plan for Susan that included surgery to implant a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to drain excess spinal fluid from the brain.
Just a few months after surgery, Susan’s symptoms had resolved, and she was back to her baseline. “I feel wonderful now. I have my life back,” she says.
Dr. Lee is quick to note that Susan’s case was ideal, as a substantial percentage of patients who have the signs and symptoms of NPH do not or would not benefit from a shunt. Nevertheless, Susan’s story speaks to the importance of seeking care when you notice troubling changes in cognitive function, behavior, or mobility. “I’m a nurse, and I didn’t know to think about NPH,” says Abby Denby, Susan’s daughter. “People think it’s just normal aging decline and don’t realize it might be treatable.”
Sentara Martha Jefferson’s team of neurologists and neuropsychologists work with patients and families to diagnose dementia and other neurological disorders and diseases, and to create individualized treatment plans. To learn more, talk to your primary care physician or visit Sentara.com/neurology.
Susan Usher-Jones
“MINDful” EATING for Healthy Aging
By Rita P. Smith, RD
resumably all of us would like to stay mentally sharp as we age. Thankfully, research indicates that engaging in certain health habits and eating healthful, anti-inflammatory foods may be brain- and memory-protective. The MediterraneanDASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet, offers promising potential to support the brain as we get older, helping to prevent cognitive decline.
The MIND diet focuses on a variety of wholesome, less-refined foods that support well-balanced meals. Following are its key dietary recommendations:
Eat daily:
• At least three servings of whole grains: oatmeal, quinoa, brown or wild rice, barley, faro, multigrain pasta, and whole-grain (wheat, oats, rye) breads and cereals
• At least one serving of a variety of vegetables, aiming for colorful ones more often to get a good boost of plant nutrients: red tomatoes; green asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, and green beans; orange carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes; and purple beets and cabbage.
• Enjoy dark green leafy vegetables, cooked or raw: spinach, kale, mustard and turnip greens, and assorted salad greens
Eat weekly:
• At least one serving of fish—especially fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna, and mackerel), which provide brain-protective omega-3 fatty acids
• At least two servings of poultry
• At least two servings of berries: blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
• At least four servings of beans and peas: black, cannellini, kidney, navy, pinto, soybeans, blackeyed peas, chickpeas, and lentils
• At least five servings of nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts (walnuts are also a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids)
• Healthful fats such as olive oil and avocado
The MIND diet also suggests limiting certain foods that are higher in saturated fats, which may speed up cognitive decline:
• Bakery goods (cakes, pies, cookies) and sweets (candy, ice cream)
• Red meat, including beef, pork, lamb, veal, and all other foods made from these meats, such as bacon, sausage, and deli meats
• All cheese
• Fried foods
• Butter or stick margarine
Many other lifestyle habits also may impact brain health as you age. Following are a few reminders to help prevent dementia:
• Limit all forms of alcohol.
• Drink eight cups or more of water or clear fluids (such as tea) daily.
• Include daily physical activity, which improves blood flow to the brain.
• Get adequate rest and sleep each day. Being tired can impact your memory, and sound nighttime sleep (seven to nine hours) is needed to clear out waste products from the brain. All of the brain’s “housecleaning” takes place during sleep!
• Be sure not to smoke.
• Use stress-reduction techniques (yoga, journaling, meditation) as needed.
With a foundation of healthful foods on your plate at each meal, MINDful eating can benefit the brain as it ages. When planning meals and filling up your plate, remember to include a protein (beans and peas, nuts and nut butters, fish and poultry), and whole grains or starchy vegetables (corn, green peas, lima beans, and potatoes), and fill half of your plate with vegetables and/or fruit.
A Sample MIND Diet
Daily Meal Plan
Breakfast
• Overnight oatmeal made with plant milk (almond, soy) and topped with fresh berries and nuts
• Cantaloupe slices
Snack
• Whole-grain crackers with sunflower seed butter
Lunch
• Homemade gazpacho-bean soup (black beans, kale or spinach, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers)
• Tuna salad sandwich (made with olive oil or avocado mayonnaise) on multigrain bun
Snack
• Seasonal fruit
Dinner
• Marinated, grilled portobello mushroom
• Wild rice-faro salad
• Grilled fresh-from-the-garden vegetables: thick slices of yellow squash, zucchini, onions, and eggplant, brushed lightly with olive oil
Rita Smith, MS, RD, a registered dietitian at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, has more than 45 years of experience in the field of nutrition for disease prevention.
Easy Wild Berry Smoothie
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1½ cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries (note: any fresh or frozen berries can be substituted for the blueberries)
1 medium fresh or frozen banana
2 cups low-fat dairy or plant milk (soy, almond)
¼ cup chopped nuts
Instructions:
1. In blender, mix blueberries, banana, and milk until smooth.
2. Add in nuts and blend until smooth and creamy. ENJOY!
Summertime Salad with Avocado Dressing
Makes 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
6-8 cups assorted dark leafy greens (romaine lettuce, spinach, kale)
1 cup fresh seasonal fruit (cantaloupe, watermelon), cut into chunks
1 cup fresh seasonal berries
½ cup thinly sliced radishes
½ cup sliced cucumbers
½ cup chopped nuts
Dressing
Juice of 2 medium limes
Zest of 1 lime
½ fresh avocado, cut into slices
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Toss all salad ingredients in a bowl.
2. Blend dressing ingredients until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, blend in water or plain yogurt to desired thickness.
3. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes: The avocado dressing can be served on the side, if you anticipate having leftovers. For additional protein and to make this salad a complete meal, add 2 cups cooked beans, such as kidney beans or chickpeas (rinse canned beans to remove the salt).
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Impact Report
Every year, grateful patients and friends in our community generously contribute millions of dollars through the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation to make our community healthier. This philanthropic support makes possible compassionate, lifesaving care and reaches beyond our hospital doors to lessen the impact of chronic disease and improve access to care for all.
On the pages that follow, you’ll hear from a few of the individuals who benefitted from community support in 2023 and learn more about the impact of philanthropy in our community.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital extends our most heartfelt thanks to the individuals, foundations, and corporations listed below for their generosity in 2023. You are making possible both transformational programs and small acts of kindness that heal patients, comfort families, and improve health and wellbeing for our community.
Community support is making possible No-Cost Farm Stands that provide fresh, healthy, local food and free health screenings to nearly 2,000 people annually.
Capstone Society
Recognizing individuals, foundations, and corporations who place the highest value on caring for our community, with cumulative support of $100,000 or more to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation.
$5,000,000+
Dorothy N. Batten
D.N. Batten Foundation, Batten Family Fund of CACF
The Joseph and Robert Cornell
Memorial Foundation
Richard and Leslie* Gilliam
Raymond R. and Jane B. Phillips*
The Women’s Committee
$2,500,000 - $4,999,999
J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Maurice Burnett*
Phil Wendel
Anonymous
$1,000,000 - $2,499,999
Jim and Becky Craig
The August Heid Trust by Teresa J. N. Heid
Heiner Family
Elizabeth and Joe* LeVaca
Brian and Jean Mandeville
Jim and Bruce Murray
Perry Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rotgin, Jr.
Cynthia and Jim Stultz
Edwin Wayland Trust
Mr. T. Eugene and Dr. Anne R. Worrell*
Anonymous
$500,000 - $999,999
Debra Bryant and Larry Groves
The Charles Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter E. Craig
Mr. and Mrs. S. Daley Craig, Jr.*
The Culbertson Foundation
Alan, Sharon, Elizabeth and Jennifer Culbertson
Melton D. and A. Muriel Haney*
Donald A. King, Jr. and Janemarie
Dionne King
Paul and Diane Manning
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McNeely III
Oakwood Foundation
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia
Mrs. H. Gordon Smyth*
Cynthia R. Tremblay
Wells Fargo
Anonymous (2)
THIS OPPORTUNITY
TO ADVANCE MY
CAREER HAS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME. EDUCATION IS EVERYTHING IN THE JOB MARKET.”
—LaTanya Smith, CNA, a 2023 graduate of nursing assistant training courses funded through community support
$250,000 - $499,999
Bill and Carolyn Achenbach
Sandy* and John Beard, Jr.
Rodney F.* and Elizabeth W. Beckwith
Michael and Lillian BeVier
CenturyLink
Don and Jane* Danilek
Dominion Energy Services, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Ferguson
Brenda and Curtis Hathaway
Debra Serventi Jones*
Brian H. and Barbara T. Kennedy
Susan D. McConnell*
Edward O. McCue, Jr.*
Gail Farkas Munger
Daniel L. Seale, M.D. and Rita R.* Seale
State Farm Insurance Companies
$100,000 - $249,999
Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band
David and Carolyn Beach
Rich and Roxanne Booth
The Rimora Foundation
The Family of Virginia S. (Ginny) Bowman
The Family of Nicholas Brandt, MD in His Loving Memory
I. J. and Hilda M. Breeden Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Brooks
Susan Cabell Mains
Mr. Thomas A. Carver
Jeanne and John Chamales
Charlottesville Radiology, Ltd.
Alvin R.* and Joan W. (Jody) Clements
James G. Couch and Mary Esther Couch*
Joyce Powell Craig and D. Broward Craig*
Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Dandridge Jr.
Shelia M. Davis
Shelia Marie Davis Fund at The San Diego Foundation
Design Electric, Inc.
Les Disharoon and Ann Disharoon*
J. Carr and Margaret (Maggie) Henderson Dorman*
Mr.* and Mrs. James C. Dunstan
Earnest J. and Lottie P. Edwards*
Fife Family Foundation
Charles H. Foster, Jr.
Leslie and Roslyn Goldstein Foundation
Erik and Elisabeth Truett* Greenbaum
Jim and Sue Haden
Carol and Jim Hallett
Hanckel-Citizens Insurance Corporation
Molly and Robert Hardie
Carol and Blake Hurt
Janet Stone Jones Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Laux
Charles and Joan Longley
MLG Foundation
Joan and Edward* McGovern
Dr. Alice Parker Meador
Susie Morris
Thomas F. and Sheridan W. Nicholson*
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Orr
Charlotte E. and Jack W. Owen*
F. Troost and Kathryn B. Parker
Paul W. and Cynthia C. Pearce
Rathburn Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Roberts, Jr.
Jerrold* and Joanne Robinson
Dr. Mary Anna Rushia and Dr. Edwin L. Rushia*
Mr. Frederic W. Scott, Jr.
Mr. James F. Scott*
Michael Stalch*
Betty F. Strider and Dr. David V. Strider*
Robert E. Stroud and Katherine C. (Kitty) Stroud*
Margaret “Peggy” Sydnor and Austin Sydnor*
Charlotte G. Tieken and Theodore D.* Tieken, Jr.
Tiger Fuel Company
Dr. William F. Tompkins and Dr. Dorothy Tompkins
Ellen and David Turner
Truist Bank
Virginia National Bank
The Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Wood, Jr. and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Wood II* and Family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Peter Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Stuart III
Margaret Hulvey Wright Trust
John H. and Trula Leventis
Wright, Catherine Wright, John H. Wright IV
Dr. M. J. R. Wyllie and Margaret J. Wyllie*
Anonymous (5)
Martha Jefferson Society
Recognizing individuals, foundations, and corporations who contribute $1,000 or more annually to improve health here at home through the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation
$100,000+
Maurice G. Burnett*
The August Heid Trust
Manning Family Foundation
Mr. Michael Stalch*
The Women’s Committee
$25,000 - $99,999
Tessa G. Ader
The Charles Fund
The Joseph and Robert Cornell
Memorial Foundation
Richard B. Gilliam, Sr.
The Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. King, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Long
Susie Morris
Charlotte E. Owen*
F. Troost and Kathryn B. Parker
Jane Patterson Trust
Mildred R. Pickett Foundation
Margaret L. Porter Trust
Mrs. H. Gordon Smyth*
Smyth Fund for Nursing at Martha Jefferson Hospital of CACF
Anonymous
$10,000 - $24,999
Mr. Charles W. Axten and Ms. Katherine L. Rhyne
The Family of Nicholas Brandt, MD in His Loving Memory
Charlottesville Radio Group
The Culbertson Foundation
Alan, Sharon, Elizabeth and Jennifer Culbertson
The Dairy Market
Flow Automotive
Jim and Betsy Greene
Brenda and Curtis Hathaway
Carol and Blake Hurt
Brian H. and Barbara T. Kennedy
Mercedes-Benz Charlottesville
Mr. and Mrs. John Merrill
NBC29, WVIR-TV
Rhoback LLC
Alan Y. Roberts
Lee Stinchfield
The Margaret and Frank Stinchfield Foundation
The Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Wood II* and Family
Cynthia and Jim Stultz
Stultz Foundation
Toyota Charlottesville
Ellen and David Turner
Anonymous
$5,000 - $9,999
David and Carolyn Beach
David and Carolyn Beach
Charitable Fund of CACF
John and Sandy* Beard and Family
Rich and Roxanne Booth
The Rimora Foundation
Jim Boyer
Ms. V. Martha Brandt
Brick Cellar at Dairy Market
Elizabeth J. Callan
Virginia B. Cenedella
Jeanne and John Chamales
Keith Frazee and Carole Frazee
The Keith and Carole Frazee
Family Fund
Fulton Bank
David* and Carolyn Grow
Mr.* and Mrs. Frederic A. Hertz
Innovaccer
Anne and Thad Jones
The Laing Family Trust
Jennifer Lehman
Brian and Jean Mandeville
Lawrence J. and Lynn W. Martin
Dan and Maureen Murray
10,000 PEOPLE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES BENEFITTED FROM OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN 2023.
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia
Perry Foundation
Denise Ramey Real Estate
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Misty and Jon Roberts
Daniel L. Seale, M.D. and Rita R.* Seale
Tiger Fuel Company
James J. Thomas* and Family
Blair K. Williamson
Stirling and Jane Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Wood, Jr.
The Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation
Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates
Anonymous
$1,000 - $4,999
Bill and Carolyn Achenbach
Elizabeth and Greg Allen
James and Patricia Atkinson
Drs. David and Lori Balaban
Lillian and Michael BeVier
Richard and Diana Beyer
Amy and Richard Black
Mr. Vincent J. Bozza
Debra Bryant and Larry Groves
Jane* and Peter Buchanan
Rita Bunch
Rosemary Burns
Caspari
Mille and Rip Cathcart
Didi and Peter Chapin
Charlottesville Radiology, Ltd.
Crystal and Wayne Chu
Mr. Samuel S. Clark III
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wm. Clinger, Jr.
Joyce Powell Craig*
Crawford and Crawford Residential Remodeling LLC
Debbie and John Desmond
Mr.* and Mrs. Edward G. Dinwiddie
Anna M. Day Foundation
Beth Duris and Adam Meyer
Eastwood Farm and Winery
Jo Anne Ebersold
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Echols
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Edmonds, Jr.
Dr. Robert L. Elliot
Felton Group, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ferguson
First Citizens Bank
Barbara and Dick Fontaine
Food Lion Charitable Foundation
Martha S. Fruehauf
The Fruehauf Foundation
Mr. Thomas A. Garrison
Ginnie and Peter Gillen
Ms. Margaret G. Gossweiler
Mr. Erik S. Greenbaum and Ms. Lisa M. Keeler
Alex and Karen Grunsfeld
Jacquelin Jeffress Guter
Jim and Sue Haden
Will Hammond
Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP
Dana and Peter Harris
Mrs. Margaret H. Hart
Dr. David M. Heilbronner and Ms. Lynn Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holden
Bo and LizBet Hopkins
Richard and Susan Howard-Smith
Randy and Lisa Huffman
Huffman Family Fund
Ms. Martha I. (Patsy) Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hutchinson
Elizabeth A. Hyatt
Jack Brown’s Burgers
Ms. Jane Johansen
Janet Stone Jones Foundation
Dr. William S. Knight and Dr. Sarah E. Knight
Dr. and Mrs. Brett D. Krasner
Katy and Tony Kreienbaum
Dr. William and Laura Laffond
Tom and Delia Laux
Byrd and Mary Leavell
Likowski Family
Liza Byrd Boutique
Joyce Lofiego
W J Game Charitable Fund
Mark and Anne Logan
Lori’s Gift
Mr. Earle A. MacKenzie
Ms. Helen McConnell
Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. McGlothlin, Jr.
Meanwhile Back on the Farm
Miller Financial Group, LCC
Daisy and David Moga
Robert and Lisa Moorefield
Thanks to Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Board Chair Erik Greenbaum, Hospital President Rita A. Bunch, and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Board Chair Carol Hurt (left to right) for their leadership and dedication to improving the health of our community.
Karen M. Moran and B. Wistar Morris
Karen Moran and Wistar Morris Family Fund of CACF
Ray and Thelma Murphy
Lang Murray
Drs. Mohit and Vandana Nanda
Jeep and Cathy Newman
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Nunley
Dennis and Linda Odinov
One Creative Cookie
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Orr
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Palmgren Wrightson Ramsing Foundation Inc.
Sandra C. Palumbo
Mrs. Virginia S. Payne
Paul and Cynthia Pearce
Drs. Barbara T. and John H. Post Fund
Dr. John H. Post III and Dr. Barbara T. Post
Premium Service Brands
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. F. Randolph
Elizabeth H. Roberts
Victor and Janice Rosenberg
Patricia and Glenn Rowe
Jeanne S. Runkle
Liza and Mark Sackson
Richard A. Sanders
Kimberly and Don Skelly
Jane-Ashley and Peter Skinner
SKV Group
Suzanne Hilton Smith and Mahon T.* Smith, III
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Solak
Charles and Julie Stamm
Douglas and Viktoria Steel
John and Helen Steele
Jeff Strider
T & N Printing, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Terry
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Tesoriere
The Counterpoint Foundation
Bryan and Jane Thomas
Ms. Charlotte G. Tieken and Mr. Charles J. Stick
Mr.* and Mrs. G. McNeir Tilman Tilman Family Fund of CACF
Ting Internet
Bob and Terry Valiga
Hatsy and Scott Vallar
Ms. Sabrina Wanninger
William H. Wetsel Middle School
William Monroe High School
Williams Mullen
S. L. Williamson Company, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Zazakos, Jr.
Anonymous (4)
Friends of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation
$500 - $999
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Alley
Mark and Kris Andersen
Aqua Float
As You Like It
Barbara C. Aulebach-Ross and John S. Ross, Jr.
Mr. Milka S. Bauerlein and Ms. Erica L. Blouch
Mrs. Martha F. Bradfield
Bridgid & Bess
Nancy and Peter Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic M. Bryant III
Susan Cabell Mains
Mrs. Michele Carroll and Mr. Jon Kannakasan
David and Betsy Chesler
Scott and Danyelle Collins
Mr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Crigler
Don Danilek The Danilek Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dannemann
Mr. and Mrs. Casey Davis
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Echols
Mr. Stephen Ellis
Joe and Robyn Evans
Ms. Wendy Ferguson
Meg Gilmer
Marjie Giuliano
Ms. Ashley Gundersen
Mr. and Ms. Yaromir P. Havlik
Heirloom Home
Mrs. Daniel Horan
Mr. Justin Ide
Keva Style
Ted Horn and Ann Klecan
Mr. and Mrs. William Lansing
Le Fashion Cottage
Mary Ann Leeper
Magpie Knits
Jody Malyszek
Lindsay W. Marshall and L. Courtenay Beebe, M.D.
Ms. Susie McKenna
Susan F. McNeely
Ms. Elizabeth D. Merrill
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Milkis
Mr. James Nagy
Stewart and Patty Nelson
Cindy Petrie
Poshabilities
Pour la Maison
Quattro Tizi, LLC
Dr. Lane A. Ritter
Ms. Mary H. Slaughter
Linda and Jeff Sobel
Starr Hill Brewery, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tonacci
Mr. Theo van Groll and Mrs.
Charlotte P. Black-van Groll
Mac Walker
Jean Wardrope Memorial Fund
Mr. Arthur A. Watson, Jr. and Mrs. Rachel G. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Whitcomb
Yves Delorme
Anonymous
$100 - $499
2nd Act Books
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Abell
Agents In Style Luxury Consignment Boutique
Cyndy Alaimo
Al-Basha, LLC
Albemarle Cannabis Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Ames
Amy Shawley Paquette Fine Art
Ms. Beverly Anderson
Mr. Anthony Anderson
Ms. Neal Andrews
Ms. Sandra Archer
Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher C. Askew
Back Pocket Provisions
Mr. Eric Baker
Bald and Beautiful LLC
Ms. Karen Ball
Ms. Grace Bartini
Ms. Kim Bassing
Mr. and Mrs. Todd W. Bauer
Lou Baumgartner
Bay Head Home
Ms. Kathie Beard
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Beck
Ms. Shirley P. Bedford
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bell
Mr. Jerry Berman
Ms. Heidi Binko
Tory and Bill* Blackford
Ms. Martha J. Blalock
Prof. Silvia Blemker
Mr. and Mrs. Noah T. Bloom
Mrs. Barbara Boguski
Mr. Robert Booth
Betsy and Marvin Boswell
deK. and Connie Bowen
Ms. Nancy R. Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bowser
Bram Braakman
Mr. and Mrs. Lucius H. Bracey, Jr.
Ms. Alexandra Bracey
Joan M. Brakman
Brazos Tacos
Nancy Brewer
Ms. Nancy Briggs
James and Marion Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brownfield
Michael and Dianne Burris
Frank and Joyce Butros
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Cagle
Cakes by Jen
Chris and Jim Camblos
Duncan W. and Susan J. Campbell
Mrs. Paula B. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Canada
Ms. Joan Carlson
Sam Caughron M.D. and Cyndy Caughron
CB Citizen Burger Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Chacko
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Chadwick, Jr.
Sheila Chambers
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll R. Chisholm
Citizen Burger Stand
Father David Clemens
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Clemons
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Clifford III
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey R. Cobham
Ms. Jessicah Collins
Color Street
Mary V. Connell
Dr. Brian Conway and Gwyn Conway
Mrs. Carrie Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Corbey
Crumbl Cookies
Mr. Thomas G. Davis
Ms. Kim Davis
Mr. John DeMaso
Greta Dershimer
Dino’s MT West LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. DiVita
Gray S. Dodson
DOE Club 389
Ms. Karen M. Donnelly
Ms. Corinne F. Dorsey
Father Henry Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dubuisson
Earl and Louise Dudley
Ms. Lauren Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Durtan
Mr. Harold Edwards
Ms. Alexandra Egan
Elves & Carrots
Ms. Judi Ely
Erin McDermott Jewelry
Ms. Allison Ewing
Mr. Roscoe Faris
Mr. William L. Farmer
Jo Ann
Mr. Ernest Faulconer
Ms. Caroline Faulconer Saul
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart J. Ferguson
WE SEE PEOPLE ON THEIR WORST DAYS. I LOVE BEING ABLE TO HELP.”
—Jenna Vitolo, RN, a Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Emergency Department nurse and scholarship recipient
Jim and Betsy Fernald
Nancy Fischer
Mrs. Monna D. Fisher
Ms. Jill Fletcher
Fleurie Restaraunt
Paul and Bess Flick
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Forbes
Mr. and Mrs. Yancey Ford
George P. A. Forschler, J.D.
Meg and Don Franco
French Boutique
Lindsay and Kurt Friesen
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frost
Brian Gallagher
Ms. Ann Marie Gathright
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gelatt
Ms. Andrea Gibson
Mr. Joseph Giglia
Mr. Alfred J. Giles
Tarpley and Scott Gillespie
Ms. Nancy L. Gillies
Ginger and Pickles
Glenmore Women’s Golf Association
Mr. Gilbert D. Glennie, Ph.D. and Mrs. Elizabeth Word-Glennie
Globally Speaking
Good Girl Millie Cards
Debbi and Scott Goodman
Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin
Goose & Willow
Ms. Ellanore C. Gore
Gourmet Gifts Inc Independent Dealer
Cappy and Paul Grabowski
Ms. Elizabeth Graf
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Gray
Ms. Michele Grenier
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Grow
Ms. Tracy Gulledge
Warren Haden
Mr. and Mrs. Delmon Hall
Ms. Kathy Hall
Mr. John F. Hallstead
Wanda D. Hamlin
Mr. Trevor J. Hancock
Margaret S. Handelsman
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haney
Mr. Whitt T. and Mrs. Colston W. Hanshaw
Dr. Pascale Hapgood and Mr. Chris Hapgood
Mr. and Mrs. R. Franklin Hardy
Lynda and Roy Harrill
Ms. Kathryn Harris
Bob and Kedra Hauser
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Havasy, Sr.
Dr. Kara Hawkins and Dr.
Andrew Hawkins
Lt. Col. John R. Hayes, Jr.
Mr.* and Mrs. Stanley S. Hazen
Ms. Regina Healy
Ms. Vicki Hendrix
Mrs. Dabney Hibbert
Ms. Elizabeth Hidlay
Mr. and Mrs. Laymon Higginbotham
Mrs. Linda E. Hill
Dr. Douglas E. Himberger
Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Hiss
Mr. C. R. Bruce Hobbs, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis H. Hoessly
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Holbrook III
Mrs. Demetria Holmes-Perkins and Mr. Lovell A. Perkins
Ed and Angie Honeycutt
Steve Hoover and Lisa Wittenborn
Dr. Melissa Hoover
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hornberger
Mr. Aaron Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard III
Ms. Gail Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hurt
Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Hussey
Ms. Annie W. Hyder
Ms. Clara G. Hyre
Howard and Linda Imhoff
Mrs. Patricia V. Irby
Jean Theory LLC
Ms. Judy D. Jenkins
Katherine P. Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins
Pam and Rob Jiranek
Gloria and Greg Johnson
David and Susan Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Johnson
Mr. Cornelious A. Johnson, Jr.
Kelly and David Johnston
Ms. Justine M. Joscelyne
JST Art & Design
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kalagher
Mrs. Lauren Kaminski Zimmerman and Mr. Samuel Zimmerman
Ms. Beverly Kaminsky
Ms. Paula Kane
Ms. Geraldine A. Keane
Ms. Maria Keener
Ms. Mari Kelly
Christine S. Kennedy
Dr. Nora Kern
Mr. and Mrs. Saul Kerpelman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kerrigan
Mrs. Kimberly Kidd
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Knight
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koch
Mr. and Mrs. William Koch III
Ann L. Kostick
Ms. Jenna Marie Kotowski
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Koyanik
Mr. and Mrs. Brian F. LaFontaine
Ms. Sherry Lake
Brenda F. Langdon
John Lanham, M.D.
Jen and Daniel LaPlume
John and Nancy Lauer
David Lea
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Leach
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Lee
Kevin and Joan Leibl
Mr. Robert L. Leininger
Mrs. Jill Lerner
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Liles
Barbara Grant LLewellyn and Robert B. Llewellyn
Ms. Nancy A. Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Loewenstein
Ms. Maria Elena Lorenzo
Low Ultraviolet (L.U.V.)
Patricia O. Lowry
Bill and Mary Ann Lucia
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lueders
Mr. and Mrs. James F. MacQueen
Ms. Gina Mancuso
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Manning
Ms. Stephanie Marchi
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Marquardt
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks F. Marshall
Sarah A. Marshall
Jamie and Alton Martin
Mrs. Gary F. Martin
Mary Elizabeth Anne
Ms. Kristen Mavraganis
Mrs. Jeannette May
Sarah B. McCall and Victoria J. Kimberling
Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCarron
Mr. and Mrs. John T. McCauley, Jr.
Michael and Alice McCorry
Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCowen
Ms. Leslie McDonald
Dr. Anita S. McGinty
Mrs. Sandra McMullan
Theresa McNamara
Mark and Karyl-Leigh Megaw
Ms. Linda Merhar
Mrs. Sharon Merrick
Milkmans Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Miller
Ms. Virginia L. Milliken
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Millner
Minda’s Boutique
Ray R. Mishler and Patricia L. Smith
Anne and Percy Montague
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Montgomery
Louise and Mike Monticello
Maggie Moore
Don and Lisa Morin
Ms. Sue C. Morley
Dr. and Mrs. David L. Morris
Judy and Jeffrey Morton
E. Palmer Mossman
Mother Shurb
Mpulse Boutique
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Mueller
Ms. Mary Mullen
Mrs. Laura L. Myers
Liz Nabi
Native Crafts World
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Noel
Ellen and Doug Noland
Cheryl Norman
Mr. and Mrs. James W. North
Ms. Mary Nugent
One Little World
Ms. Alison ONeill
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Osborne
Ms. Jamie Owed
Ms. Susan Padien
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Pamenter
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Parks
Shahida Parveen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Payne
Ms. Regina Perkins
Ms. Patricia Phipps
Jacquie and John Pickering
Piece Pottery Studio
Pink Lotus, LLC
Mia Pisani
Pointing Dog Pottery
L. F. and Frances G. Ponton
Mr.* and Mrs. David M. Post
David E. Post Family Foundation
Mike and Karen Powell
Mr. and Ms. John J. Purcell
Ms. Jennifer Purcell
Rainbow Trout Kitchen
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Randall
Ms. Carolyn Ratcliffe
Ms. Alice Raucher
Red Root & Co.
Mr. Chad Reed
Ms. Allison Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Hansford L. Riordan
Ms. Joyce Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Roberson
Ms. Christian P. Roberts and Dr. Hunter H. Wood
Mr. Dale Robinson and Mrs. Vicki Andreae
Rock Paper Scissors
Rock, Paper, No Scissors
Mr. David W. Rodwell
Dennis and Ann Rooker
Ms. Barb Rosen
Patty and Dick Rousseau
Ms. Michele Rowan
Ms. Adelle Rubin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan
Mr. John S. Santic
Mr. Dave Saylor
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Schare
C. R. Scherzinger
Ms. Sandra L. Schmidt
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Schmitz
Mr. Philip Schrodt
Ms. Tammy E. Schwab
Ms. Andrea Seese
Ms. Lorraine B. Seitz
Robin and Dirk Servine
Shaylynn’s Soothing Teethers
IN 2023, COMMUNITY GENEROSITY MADE POSSIBLE:
218 free exercise classes
175 free breast and colon cancer screenings
518 community health events
1,250 pounds of drugs collected during three drug take-back days
8,000 hours invested by hospital staff to train 60 registered nurse students
Shenanigans
Mrs. Raymond V. Shepherd
Julia Lewis Shields
Ms. Doris K. Siebold
Mr. William W. Sihler
Simple Girl Designs
Ward and Sallie Sims
Skyline Elite 06’ Girls Soccer Team
Gail and Jim Smith
Lorrie and Chris Smith
Ms. Cynthia Smith
South & Central
Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Ms. Janet D. St. Amant
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stalfort II
Preston and Diane Stallings
Starr Hill Brewery, LLC dba Starr
Hill Downtown
Mrs. Ann Steckler
Mr. Berne Stober
Adm. and Mrs. Paul F. Sullivan
Patrick and Ruth Sullivan
Thomas J. and Sigrid Sweitzer
Ms. Margo Szeliga
Ms. Elinor Tappe
Dickie and Louise Tayloe
Mrs. Brenda K. Taylor
Nelson and Christina Teague
Mr. Roger Temples
The Cottage in North Garden
Three Chopt Ruritan Club
Three Notch’d Brewing Company
Ms. Helen M. Thurston
C. Bruce and Lois S. Till
Toute-Petite
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Traille
Ms. Amanda Tran
Ms. Tricia Traugott
Mr. and Mrs. Wade M. Tremblay
Dr. Nathaniel and Rachel Tricker
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Tropea, Jr.
Tuel Jewelers
Tuyet Distinctive Jewelry
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Tyler
Ms. Caroline Upperco
Mrs. John P. Van Miller
Ms. Doris Van Vleet
Ms. Krista Varanyak
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Vaughan
Umberto Vinci and Fannie Rankin-Vinci
Virginia Club Holdings LLC
Mrs. Christine Wagner
Mr. James P. Waite III
Ms. Mavis Waller and Mr. Eric Adderly
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Waller
Mr. Robert A. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Weant
Ms. Susan T. Webb
Mrs. Mary Webb
Carolyn Weber
Western Albemarle High School
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. White III
Ms. Andrea Wilder
Ms. Wenche L. Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvie Wilkinson III
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Williams
J. Page and Peggy W. Williams
Ms. Stephanie Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Wilson
Frank and Jennifer Winslow
Mr. Gregory Winston
Peter and Margaret Wood
The Tall Pines
Charitable Foundation
Hunter H. Wood
Elizabeth H. Woodard
Ms. Loring Woodriff
Suzanne S. Word
Ms. Jenn Worth
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wright
Ms. Geraldine Wyer
Ms. Susan Yancey Stich
Yenta + Posha
Dr. Cheryl Zigrang
Anonymous (3)
Memorial Gifts
Len Alaimo
Lou, Chris & Louis Savarino
The McMillans
Albert J. Amick, Jr.
Patti Liles
Charles Webb
Geneva M. Callegari
Karen M. Donnelly
Linda L. Williams
Alice Hensley
Linda Earhart
Mary Adams
Donald Amick
Nancy Lloyd
Bunny & Bernie Bassing
Kim Bassing
Lawson Roberts Beard
Andrea Gibson
Joyce Ann Benton
Miss Karen T. Benton
Mancy Bragg, Sr.
Regina Perkins
Margaret Bragg
Regina Perkins
Nicholas Brandt
V. Martha Brandt
Mr. Milka S. Bauerlein and Ms. Erica L. Blouch
Mr. and Ms. Yaromir P. Havlik
Vinda Bryant
Paula Campbell
James Burns
Rosemary Burns
Mark Chamberlain
Margaret B. Gilmer
John Grayson Chestnutt
Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Fountain
Donna H. Chewning
Mr. and Mrs. Hansford L. Riordan
John Conover
John Lanham, M.D.
Joyce Craig
The Counterpoint Foundation
Jane Till Danilek
Don Danilek, The Danilek
Family Trust
C. Bruce and Lois S. Till
Elizabeth J. Callan
Joan M. Brakman
Mark Day
Juanita Day
Claudia L. Dodson
Brenda F. Langdon
Christine Elliott
Dr. Robert L. Elliott
Tracy Falls
Melissa M. Bowers
Sandra H. Fields
Stephanie Marchi
Joseph M. Burris
Janice S. Creasy
Helene & Albert Fleitman
Randolph Fleitman
Annie Benfield Fuller
Mr. James Cloonan and Ms. Theresa McNamara
Michael Gardiner
Joyce W. Gardiner
Cassandra Jones Garrison
Mr. Thomas A. Garrison
Florence Geyer
Carolyn Ratcliffe
Elisabeth M. Greenbaum
Greenbaum Family Charitable Fund
Debbi Goodman
Marie Haden
Warren S. Haden
Claudia Hartland
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart J. Ferguson
Dorothy E. Martin
Sandra Hatcher
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Wilson
Betsey D. Hathaway
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis H. Hoessly
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Wood
Victoria K. Blackford
Skyline Elite 06’ Girls Soccer Team
Standish Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bledsoe
Jennie Howe
Wanda D. Hamlin
Pat Jensen
Cecelia Jenifer
Carol Kirby
Kathy Hall
Jeanette F. Deavers
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Brush
Mr. and Mrs. William K. King
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galione
Barbara S. Lundgren
Clara G. Hyre
Joseph Giglia
Will Bassett
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Mueller
Anderea Komorowski
Ginnie and Peter Gillen
Shirley S. Krohn
Scott and Sharon Bishop
David S. Lutz
Harold Edwards
Glenna B. MacKenzie
Earle MacKenzie
Brenda McCarter
Virginia L. Milliken
James HT McConnell
Helen McConnell
Annick Michellier
Chris Hapgood
Linda Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chu
Latham Murray
Mr. Lee T. Stinchfield
James Novak
Mary Webb
Henry Parnagian
Anonymous
William N. Payne
Mrs. Virginia S. Payne
Carson Pease
Lindsay W. Marshall and L. Courtenay Beebe, M.D.
Miriam Pitts
Sallee Bowser
Natalee Pyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Meth
Jimmie Lou Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Monticello
Ralph & Charlotte Ross
C. R. Scherzinger
Gracie Sanford
Jonathan Beatty
Carol Schmelter
Geraldine A. Keane
Dr. John C. Shilan
Tom and Karen Vaughan
Mahon T. Smith
Rev. Suzanne Hilton Smith
Rena Stober
Berne Stober
Janet J.K. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. George Hornberger
Michele Grenier
Lee Anne Jones
Linda L. Lester
Katherine Loftus
Susan Padien
Gather Taylor
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James J. Thomas and Family
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Gary Weber
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Alex Wright
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Honorary Gifts
All children suffering from abuse and neglect
Anonymous
Bryson Alley
Simone and Dave Alley
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Simone and Dave Alley
Christine Andersen
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Dr. Clark Baumbusch
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The Berman Family
Jerry Berman
Amy Black
The Culbertson Foundation
Alan, Sharon, Elizabeth, and Jennifer Culbertson
Michael and Dianne Burris
Dr. James Boyer
Diane Symmes
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Wilson
Ms. Margaret Gossweiler
Dr. Alan Brijbassie
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koch
Cancer Center Staff
Mary Mullen
Dr. Bruce Clemons
Susan Cabell Mains
Dr. Anthony Crimaldi
Alison ONeill
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Wilson
Don Danilek
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Pauline Dorsey
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Gretchen Hughes
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Alison ONeill
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Mary H. Slaughter
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Martha’s Market
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MJH Palliative Care
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MJH Radiology
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Sara Post
Dr. Mark Prichard
Blair K. Williamson
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Dr. Andrew Romano
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2023 Foundation Investments, by Philanthropic Priority
Chronic Disease: 51% Cancer Care and Palliative Care
Workforce Development: 22%
Haden Nursing Institute and Center for Clinical Education
Mental Health: 14%
Caregiver Center and staff wellness programs
Community Health & Wellness: 13%
Prevention and wellness programs for patients, staff, and community members
$2.3 million invested in 2023
Scott Ruffner
Dr. Lane A. Ritter
Dr. Daniel Sawyer
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Hospital Chaplains
Rev. Suzanne Hilton Smith
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Gray S. Dodson
Whitney Sipe
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Dr. Erika Struble
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Dr. Erin Talman
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Leach
Hugh Breslin
Waston
Mr. Arthur A. Watson, Jr. and Mrs.
Rachel G. Watson
Kathy L. Williams
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Tracey Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Cagle
Mrs. G. McNeir Tilman (Nancy)
Mr. and Mrs. Billy W. Kingery
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is blessed to work alongside extraordinary local partners to help improve health for all in our community.
In 2023, $1.5 million in grant funding through Sentara Cares helped 44 organizations address urgent community health needs, from affordable housing to workforce training to food insecurity.
The hospital also provides office space and hundreds of hours of volunteer support to help local partners reach those most at risk in our community. In 2023 alone, Sentara Martha Jefferson hosted or organized more than 500 events, reaching more than 10,000 people.
On the pages that follow, we spotlight one partner organization, Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/ Albemarle, which is using Sentara Cares grant funding to help English-language learners navigate the American healthcare system and access care for themselves and their families.
For videos and information about our healthcare partners, visit mjhfoundation.org/communitypartnerships.
« Ten teenagers from the Boys and Girls Club of Southwood suited up for a bilingual experience of job opportunities in the OR and ICU.
2024 Charlottesville-Area Sentara Cares Grant Recipients
100 Black Men of Central Virginia
African-American Pastors Council of Charlottesville and Vicinity
Albemarle Foundation for Education
All Blessings Flow Inc.
Bennett’s Village
Bethel Youth Alive and Multi-Purpose Center
Blue Ridge Department of Public Health
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia
Central Virginia Farm Workers Initiative
Charlottesville Ballet
Charlottesville Community Bikes
Charlottesville Free Clinic
Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Child Health Partnership
Common Ground Healing Arts
Cultivate Charlottesville
Education Transformation Centre
Elk Hill
Feeding Greene Inc.
Fluvanna Meals on Wheels Inc.
Giving Words Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
The Haven at First & Market
Heart and Soul Fitness with Nicole Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
The Journey Home Inc.
Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Local Food Hub
Market Central
Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle
Minority Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont
New Beginnings Christian Community
Orange County Free Clinic
Piedmont Family YMCA
Piedmont Housing Alliance
ReadyKids
Reclaimed Hope Initiative
The Uhuru Foundation
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Vizion Sports Association Inc.
Wartime Fitness Warriors
Wintergreen Rescue Squad
The Women’s Initiative
Health Literacy Across Cultural Divides:
Literacy Volunteers
of Charlottesville/Albemarle
Going to the doctor is a life experience most of us take for granted. Yet, for the thousands of immigrants, refugees, and non-native English speakers in our community, knowing how to access basic medical care for themselves and their families can feel like an impossible hurdle.
“To say it’s a different culture doesn’t begin to cover it,” says Ellen Osborne, executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people build lives in our community through literacy.
While many of Literacy Volunteers’ 350 students are learning English to join the workforce or move toward citizenship, nearly a third of learners are motivated by health and wellness goals.
“We’re seeing a huge need for basic health literacy,” she says, noting that their students defined and met more than 200 health-related aspirations last year. They obtained eyeglasses, learned to monitor their blood pressure, learned about infant formulas, enrolled in group exercise classes, learned to communicate with their physicians through “My Chart” digital medical records, and mastered dozens of other simple interactions that speak to both the urgency and the difficulty of navigating healthcare in a new country.
Frequently, the challenge of learning to do these tasks falls to the women, who are most often the caregivers—the ones running the household, taking kids to the doctor, and serving as the glue that holds the families together. What they need most are health, family, and consumer skills.
To meet this growing community need, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is partnering with Literacy Volunteers through a Sentara Cares grant to create health-focused materials and training workshops to help volunteer tutors teach their students how healthcare works in America.
“We’re putting the emphasis on health literacy,” Osborne says. “When you’re teaching the word for ‘eye,’ that’s an opportunity to talk about vision exams, accessing an eye doctor, getting glasses. We want students to learn vocabulary in the context of how healthcare works in our community.”
Volunteer tutor Jenette Parker, a CPA who moved to Charlottesville from North Carolina after retirement, has seen the need first-hand. She began working with her first student in January, and through their conversation practice, it quickly became clear that Jenette’s student was suffering from chronic pain and needed help finding relief.
“It’s so easy to get intimidated by the system and wind-up tolerating things you shouldn’t,” she says. “People shouldn’t have to suffer.”
Over the past six months, Jenette has helped her student learn the language skills to describe symptoms, read prescription labels, and understand test results. She helps with specialist referrals, appointment scheduling, and advice about doctors and physical therapists.
“It’s all new, and nothing is simple,” she says. “Once I saw how many challenges there are, I started asking myself how I could make things a little easier.”
That bond between student and mentor is the heart of Literacy Volunteers’ work. For the students, it means a safe space where they can feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. For volunteers, it’s the power of knowing they are making a difference in someone’s life.
“Health and wellness achievements are truly life-changing and life-enriching,” says Osborne. “Our students have to learn to take care of themselves. Their families are depending on them.”
Visit literacyforall.org to learn more.
Student-tutor relationships are the cornerstone of Literacy Volunteers’ effectiveness. Tutors commit to two hours weekly for two years, creating a space where learning thrives and lives begin to change.
The Brave(ish) New World of AI
BY MICHAEL CORDELL
When I was a kid in the 1960’s, I thought it was a given I would have a jet pack by now. I mean, it’s 2024! I should be able to grab a new jet pack off the shelf of my local retail store and jet on home. It’s not that I’m bitter about this: I’m just a little disillusioned.
On the other hand, I never imagined I could carry a pocket-sized device that lets me make phone calls, send emails, receive texts, get driving directions, check sports scores, take great photos, and show me videos of piano-playing cats wearing sombreros, to name just a few of my phone’s capabilities. It’s truly a miracle.
The hot new topic in technology nowadays, of course, is Artificial Intelligence, or A.I. It’s the pumpkin spice of technology, insofar as you hear about it everywhere.
One group of people sees A.I. as the solution for many things, whereas another group foresees a time when A.I. takes over mankind and forces us to do its bidding. The latter makes me wonder what sort of bidding technology needs from us? Are we going to be forced to sit around and give it a shot of WD-40 whenever it wants to unwind?
I prefer to think of technology as benevolent, much like Rosy the Robot in the Jetsons. She was very high functioning technology, but also kind and basically part of the family. Granted, a part of the family expected to clean the house, but beloved just the same. Obviously, she was also a cartoon, so I’m not saying I base all of my understanding about technology around Rosie the Robot: just a lot of it.
I am, however, extremely excited to see what the future holds for A.I. in the
field of medicine. Hospitals are already hightech centers, so combining those capabilities with A.I.’s potential for providing medical care tailored to your specific needs will be incredible. I believe the advancements to come through A.I. will make medical care much more effective and tailored to you as an individual.
At the same time, however, A.I. is still fairly new. Just as I am impressed with the speed at which a bullet train in Japan can travel, it’s probably best I not be placed behind the steering wheel of one of them. To the degree that trains have steering wheels.
In that same vein, it concerns me when I hear of people bypassing their physician and going online to ask A.I. to manage their health or cure a chronic illness, like high blood pressure or diabetes. Maybe this is something people will be able to do with confidence in the years to come, but for now, I’m going to rely on medical professionals to best know how to use A.I. for medical treatment. They are in a much (much) better position to know which results ring true, and which results sound like they came from technology that may have been hitting the WD-40 a little too hard the night before.
So while I’d welcome Rosie the Robot into my home to help me with my cleaning, I’m not ready to turn over my health to her 21st century relatives. For that, let’s leave it to the professionals—and the humans—for at least a little while longer.
Make Compassion Last More than a Lifetime
The heart of the Martha Jefferson Caring Tradition is all of us, caring for each other to improve the health of our community. You can make the spirit of compassion a part of your legacy by including the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation in your estate plan. 100% of your support will directly benefit life-saving programs for friends and families here at home, in our community.
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Free screening mammograms
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is offering a free screening mammogram for women who:
• Don’t have insurance or insurance that does not cover mammograms
• 40 years of age or older
• Are not having any issues with breast such as a lump or skin changes
If you are unable to attend one of the Saturday events and still need a mammogram, please contact our Breast Health Nurse Jessica Cooper, RN at 434-654-4483. Schedule your screening mammogram at least 4 weeks after any vaccine dose. Please do not bring small children.
Date: October 19, 2024 Location: Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center 595 Martha Jefferson Drive Charlottesville Registration: An appointment is necessary. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call