In the past 13 years, over 5,300 donated Easter baskets have been distributed throughout the Fredericksburg area.
An egg-cellent gesture: MWHC donates more than 450 Easter baskets
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The Moss Clinic exists to provide care to those who can’t afford it. What happens if it can’t afford to provide care?
The prognosis for the clinic, which serves exclusively low-income patients, appears grim.
MWHC proposes to build medical clinic and conference center, renovate Snowden House
Healthcare nonprofit’s plans detailed in zoning map amendment submitted to city of Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Only 3% of us give blood. Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services talks about why that needs to change.
Therapist’s service an early victory for Black mental health patients in Fredericksburg
In the early 1970s, Thomas Victory became the first Black staffer at the Rappahannock Guidance Clinic.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Dr. Chris Vaughn and Dr. Charles Maurer talk about the choice cancer patients have when diagnosed. The story of a local woman who will be the first in the nation enrolled in a lung cancer trial. hoafredericksburg.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare Radiology
Dr. Shirley Cherry and Donna Morris talk about Mary Washington Healthcare’s School of Radiologic Technology. sort.mwhc.com
Mary Washington Healthcare expands emergency services to Harrison Crossing
Officials say the 11,000 square foot Emergency Department at Harrison Crossing is a full-service emergency department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
LISTEN: Town Talk/Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation
Joel and Jennifer Griffin talk about their work to build communities that are educated, confident and empowered to save the lives of people suffering from cardiac arrest.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution
Here is this week’s distribution schedule. You can find information about our monthly distributions on the app, FREDFOODVA.
Virginians may now indicate their blood type on their driver’s license or ID
Information will be used to assist first responders in the event of an emergency
Heart health tip–laugh!
A study conducted by a Henry Ford Health Cardiologist, Karthikeyan Ananth, M.D, found that your blood vessels relax when you’re laughing, which sends 20% more blood through your body.
UMW workshop helps promote mental health in the classroom
The focus of the program was stress
Rappahannock Area Health District recognized through national “Project Public Health Ready” recognition program
The local health district recognized for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Mary Washington Healthcare expands imaging services to Harrison Crossing
Medical Imaging at Harrison Crossing is located at 5501 Plank Rd, Suite 110, Fredericksburg, 22407.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the urgent need for blood during the winter. 63% of the population is eligible, only 3% give. You’re involvement can increase that number. redcrossblood.org
Baby Asher the first born in 2024 at Stafford Hospital
Congratulations to Apryl and Caleb, who delivered the first New Year’s baby at Stafford Hospital!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Vitality
Bobby Hebert talks about setting goals in 2024. Diet and rest, sleep, movement and making a mindset.
First baby of 2024 at Mary Washington Hospital comes 11 minutes past midnight!
Welcome Elaine Margot Hiler!
State health officials announced first reported pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
The percent of eligible Virginians reporting receipt of a flu vaccine this season is only 27%
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