Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot. Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).
COVID cases, a few serious, remain in the region
Residents aged 50+ in the Rappahannock Area Health District will receive text or voice messages
Dr. Christina Wiedl with Children’s National and Children’s National/Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project and Susan Lindsay with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
“We have already seen large flu outbreaks locally, which is unusual this early in November,” said Olugbenga Obasanjo, MD, Health Director at RAHD.
The program consists of students taking online flexible learning classes to obtain a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential, a hands-on four-week internship, and the opportunity to move into a new full-time office position
The GME program benefits the greater Fredericksburg region by enhancing access to primary care services; it provides a pipeline of future physicians as the community continues to grow and healthcare needs become more complex.
Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 31 common conditions and procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top-performing hospitals
From the Rappahannock Area Health District
The Stafford Board of Supervisors passed a resolution. Stafford Rotary’s Sandy Duckworth wants to make sure polio is eliminated world-wide and never again is a problem in the United States.
Drop off your expired or unused medications and sharps
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation naming Oct. 24 to be World Polio Day in Stafford in celebration of the progress made by the Rotary and its associates.
It’s free–9 to noon
Deadline is October 31
Hospice Medical Director Dr. Adam Knudson previews the Light Up a Life Illumination. lightupalife.mwhc.com Info on the non-profit Mary Washington Hospice..
Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Family YMCA talks about upcoming events and discusses health tips to close out the year strong before New Year’s Resolution time!
Jacqueline Paz is a Fredericksburg pediatric case manager for Brain Injury Services.
Dr. Christina Wiedel on medical care offered in Fredericksburg at the Children’s National location at Mary Washington Hospital.
Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn preview the annual walk for brain aneurysm awareness at Kenmore Park on September 24th. The walk raises awareness and funds.
34 hospitalized with COVID in the region
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