AUDIO: Dr. Rhonda Winchester with Mary Washington Pediatrics talks about how a family illness directed her into medicine.
Town Talk- Dr. Winchester
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Town Talk- Dr. Kay Blanchard
AUDIO: Dr. Kay Blanchard with Surgical Associates of Fredericksburg talks about breast cancer. Topics include mammograms, 3D mammograms, prevention and new studies.
Run for Stafford County DARE program this Saturday @ Pratt Park
VIDEO: The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office 2019 Fall DARE 5K/10K/1M race on November 9th at Pratt Park.
Town Talk: The new Mary Washington Medicare Advantage program
AUDIO: Details on the new Mary Washington Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare options available to the community. Travis Turner and Dr. Tom Janis.
One more day of pink ribbons on the fence at the Mary Washington House
PHOTOS: Every October, pink ribbons are placed on the fence at the Mary Washington House. George Washington’s mother died in Fredericksburg of breast cancer. Today, it’s a chance to remember and honor family and friends impacted.
Game and Inland Fisheries goes blaze pink for breast cancer awareness
Through the end of January, eight Department of Game and Inland vehicles have changed from gold markings to blaze pink
Town Talk: Rappahannock Health District. The WIC program
AUDIO: The Rappahannock Area Health District oversees the WIC program. Amanda Henson and Alexis Burton.
Local car dealerships switch roles to fight for a cure
Each day Tim Pohanka and Jonathon Pittman run area car dealerships. They are teaming up on Saturday to fight cancer.
A cancer success story: North Stafford High senior Tomas Nichols
VIDEO: North Stafford senior Tomas Nichols has literally grown up with Light the Night–the annual Leukemia and Lymphomas Society event. His story is inspirational. His fundraising relentless.
Town Talk: Pediatrician Dr. Blair Ryland
AUDIO: Dr. Blair Ryland with Mary Washington Pediatrics. Dr. Ryland has a gymnastics background. We talk about how that translates into caring for kids and wanting to see kids physically active.
Adventure Tails: Helping you. Helping the animals
VIDEO: Looking to relieve stress? Or, just to spend some quality time with some animals. Check out the Fredericksburg SPCA’s Adventure Tails or Fostering programs.
Parks and Rec survey in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Parks, Rec and Events is asking city residents to take an online survey about parks and facilities.
State Health Department expresses vaping concerns
The State Health Department recommends people consider not vaping while investigations on it are taking place
Rappahannock Area Health District offers free flu shots at State Fair
Saturday, Sept. 28 – Flu Shot exercise Starts at 10 a.m.
All ages run against teen violence
VIDEO: The start of the Baron Braswell Run Against Teen Violence at Courtland High School.
“Hidden in Plain Sight”: Chance for parents to learn signs of drug use
Program being held in the area September 26
Town Talk: Light the Night
AUDIO: Jesse Anderson with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and North Stafford High student and cancer survivor Tomas Nichols preview Light The Night. The annual event is Oct. 19th at the Mary Washington Hospital campus. lls.org/virginia
Amy Jones: Become the face of suicide prevention everyday
VIDEO: Amy Jones is a mental health professional in the Fredericksburg area. She’s passionate about the community coming together to provide even more help on the issue of suicide prevention.
Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Providing Help
VIDEO: 2019 Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Cathleen Pessolano and “Trey” Taylor talk about getting help and helping each other…
Walking to remember and provide funding for suicide prevention programs
PHOTOS: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide.
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