New medical building open on Wonder Road.
Mary Washington Healthcare opens new facility at Embrey Mill
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City of Fredericksburg installing AEDs in parks and on trails
Users will get an access code and then be on the phone with a dispatcher who will help guide use of the device.
Fredericksburg Rescue Squad hosting “Stop the Bleed” course on Thursday
No need to register ahead of time.
How a Stafford mom helped pass a law that pays caregivers of disabled children
Emily Sagle found a sympathetic legislator in Del. Joshua Cole, who introduced HB 1318, a bill that allows parents to be paid as caregivers for their severely disabled children.
Crisis Through the Hoop takes a shot at increasing mental health awareness
Tournament held at James Monroe High School fuses competition, coping strategies.
WATCH: Dr. Ryan reaches 1000 robotic surgeries
Seven years ago we talked with Dr. Ryan about his work with the da Vinci Si robotic system.
Fredericksburg region cancer support foundation receives $3,500 grant
The $3,500 grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation will support a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
Fredericksburg Rescue Squad hosts free “Stop The Bleed” and CPR training sessions
It’s next Thursday…you don’t need to sign up in advance
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Concerned community members rally to ‘save the Moss Free Clinic’
Clinic seeks donations, support as it looks to maintain operations in the face of financial issues.
Fredericksburg Farmers Market opens Saturday
Market supports local producers and promotes good nutrition, sense of community.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Medical Oncology
Dr. Rod Flynn and Dr. Maithreyi Samara talk about the multi-discipline breast cancer clinic.
Spotsylvania County counselor helps remove major hurdle in her profession
Bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin substitutes complicated test to becoming licensed as a mental health counselor in Virginia with a less strenuous exam.
Riverbend freshman spends spring break combatting ‘period poverty’
Cora Shields visited Peru to educate young women on menstrual health.
MWHC’s Richardson honored with Community Changemaker Award
Richardson has been a long-time supporter of project to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District
Erin Perkins and Valerie Hopson-Bell on National Public Health Week. We look at the various areas where the Rappahannock Health District assists the community–it’s more than vaccines and health inspections
UPDATED: Discussions between MWHC, Moss Free Clinic ‘will not continue’
Boards representing the two nonprofits met March 12, but the gathering apparently did not yield a productive resolution.
RAHD: No measles cases confirmed locally in 2024
Virginia is well covered by the MMR vaccine, with 95% of kindergartners’ records reflecting fully vaccinated status.
An egg-cellent gesture: MWHC donates more than 450 Easter baskets
In the past 13 years, over 5,300 donated Easter baskets have been distributed throughout the Fredericksburg area.
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