Early diagnosis is one of the most powerful tools to treat lung disease.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Pulmonology brings advanced lung care to Fredericksburg
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First Caroline race in a decade encourages residents to be ‘mindful’ of mental and physical health
The Mindful Miles 5k and one-mile race will be held May 2, beginning at 8 a.m.
After one year, VA officials insist Fredericksburg facility going according to plan; federal officials not convinced
The VA outpatient clinic in Spotsylvania celebrated its one-year anniversary with a resource fair for veterans Friday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Locals tap resources at Community Connections Expo
Event at Fredericksburg Expo Center featured vendors, free haircuts.
‘Make our community safer’: Three of Del. Joshua Cole’s bills are bound for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk
One bill would use Fredericksburg as a model for gun buyback programs statewide.
SPONSORED CONTENT: The life-saving power of colonoscopies
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
LISTEN: Canceled January drives create urgent need for blood donations
The American Red Cross says this winter’s storms and bitter cold have taken a toll on blood donations.
From Fredericksburg to West Africa: Humanitarian mission features donated ambulance
Medical supplies from the now-closed Moss Free Clinic also will be used in Ghana and Benin.
SPONSORED CONTENT: A love note to the community for Heart Month
Taking care of patient hearts is personal for this echocardiographer.
Mary Washington Healthcare launches postpartum safety bracelet program
“I Gave Birth”: bracelet program aims to keep new moms safe.
LISTEN: Area health district says small steps key to sticking with New Year’s resolutions
We’re a week into the new year, and for many people those New Year’s resolutions are already being tested
Volunteers wanted for Continuum of Care’s winter Point in Time Count
Event attempts to count number of unhoused people in region on Jan. 29.
Rappahannock Area Health District encourages healthy habits for 2026
Make this year the healthiest yet with tips from health department.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Hospital launches lifesaving stroke procedure
Thrombectomy can dramatically improve recovery and survival rates.
REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
LISTEN: Mary Washington Healthcare adds Thrombectomy stroke treatment
MWHC now offers advanced clot-removal procedure that brings rapid, high-level stroke care to the region.
UMW to add Master of Science in Nursing degree next year
New graduate program will prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, education and healthcare systems.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Finding calm and staying healthy during the holiday season
Tips to navigating the holidays without stress.
SPONSORED CONTENT: From diagnosis to triumph: Brett’s breast cancer journey
Seeking treatment quickly and a strong support system helped her navigate diagnosis.
Health officials report rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease cases locally
Urge parents to keep sick children home and to increase handwashing and surface cleaning to help prevent further outbreaks.
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