Affordable housing, behavioral health and access to providers are among the top issues affecting health across the Fredericksburg area.
MWHC, RAHD release draft of 2025 Community Health Assessment
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Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare
Newman has served as MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer since 2019.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit awarded two hospital grants
Awards totaling $40,000 will support access to health care in the region.
New VA clinic to open March 3 in Spotsylvania
A ribbon cutting ceremony for 470,000 square foot facility will be held Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Annual Point-in-Time count ‘a great entry point’ for addressing homelessness
More than 50 volunteers combed the region last week, gathering information for annual survey.
WATCH: House of Delegates passes resolution to protect abortion
Democrats in the House of Delegates advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to place abortion rights in the state constitution.
Step by step: Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk builds up fellowship, fitness
Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk is a social club that helps bring like-minded women together in order to promote health and wellness while also collaborating with the community.
LISTEN: The need for you to donate blood
Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services says only 3% of those eligible give blood.
New VA clinic to hold job and resource fair Saturday at Germanna
The Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center opens in March.
The life of Reiley: ‘Undisputed champion’ of the Rappahannock Area YMCA announces retirement
Barney Reiley remained in the area after a standout basketball career at Mary Washington College and made it his life’s work to enhance the YMCA.
Mary Washington Healthcare CEO McDermott to step down
McDermott has served as president and CEO of the health care nonprofit since January 2015.
PHOTOS: A well today…more fresh food tomorrow
Rappahannock Education Farm says a well will mean an irrigation system will allow more of their land can be used in White Oak.
Rappahannock Area Health District, Mary Washington Healthcare seek community input
Residents asked to answer anonymous survey about health issues.
LISTEN: What you need to know about the Virginia Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment through the Virginia Insurance Marketplace through Jan. 15, 2025.
LISTEN: November is Carbon Monoxide Safety Month
Columbia Gas of Virginia President and CEO Jennifer Montague talks about safety during colder weather and heating season.
Stafford Hospital gets top mark for patient safety, Mary Washington Hospital improves on previous ranking
Mary Washington Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center received “C” grades.
PHOTOS: Walk to End Alzheimer’s-FXBG
Nearly 165,000 dollars raised–600+ walked.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
PHOTOS: 250+ pink ribbons on the fence at Mary Washington House for Breast Cancer Awareness month
The mother of George Washington died in Fredericksburg from breast cancer.
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