Articles by Dr. Jennifer Ferguson-PartnerMD
Dr. Ferguson received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from the College of William and Mary in 1979 and 1983, respectively. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia / VCU Health System in 1989 and completed her residency in 1992. Dr. Ferguson currently practices medicine at PartnerMD, is a member of the American Society of Internal Medicine, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Society of Hospitalist Medicine.
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Managing Medications for Optimum Health
The same medications that help overcome discomfort and disease can cause major problems if misused. When older adults use more… Continue Reading ›
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Evaluating Older Drivers: Safety versus Self-Esteem
We’ve all seen the news stories about an older driver crashing into a building, bus stop or farmer’s market. However,… Continue Reading ›
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End of Life Care: Knowing Where to Begin
Knowing what to consider about end-of-life care can help ease some of the burden. It’s important to understand the difference… Continue Reading ›
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Don’t Overlook Memory Loss
Forgetting where you left your glasses or what row you parked in are normal demonstrations of periodic memory loss, which… Continue Reading ›