Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans ages 10-34 and the fourth leading cause of death for those ages 35-54. In the past few years, suicide rates have continued to climb. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board aims to prevent these deaths by educating the region on mental health challenges, resources, and ways to help.
AUDIO: This is Stroke Awareness Month. Zachary Daniel and Lynda Allen talk about the services available locally from their Spotsylvania office. They’re holding an Open House today from 11-2.
VIDEO: Two senators are introducing bipartisan legislation to raise the federal smoking age to 21. Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell and Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine both come from tobacco producing states. McConnell is also the Senate Majority Leader. The bill is aimed primarily at curbing teenage vaping.
Dr. Cornell Shelton, Medical Director of the Mary Washington Healthcare Wound Healing Center Woodbridge, was recently featured as a “Top Doc” in Northern Virginia Magazine.
AUDIO: Mary Washington Hospital named one of the top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation by IBM Watson Health. Mike Brown-Program Manager for Cardiac Surgery for Mary Washington Hospital and Eileen Dohmann- Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Mary Washington Healthcare.
Virginia has reported a 132% increase in cases of hepatitis A between January 1, 2019 and April 19, 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018.
A common question this time of year is, is it safe to leave Easter eggs out overnight? The answer is no.
Women’s & Children’s Care Services at Mary Washington Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a level of Silver Safe Sleep Leader for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
The .5K—yes–.5K Couch Potato Run @ Adventure Brewing’s St. Patrick Day Festival at the Bowman Center.
VIDEO: It’s called “Activate Caroline.” It’s intended to help area residents become healthier and connected to their community.
Early Bird Registration for the 9th Annual Moss Free Clinic 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser ends Jan. 31st.
The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board provides Mental Health First Aid training to teach youth and adults skills to help during a mental health crisis.
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Is it to be more active in 2019? Check out this 5k/10k alongside the Rappahannock River in historic Fredericksburg.
Sign up to donate blood with the Red Cross and University of Mary Washington’s Alpha Mu Sigma.
Pediatrician-designed recipe creator app and free e-tool helps people get healthy foods on the table quickly and reduces food waste.
Ribbon cutting is Friday, November 2 at 4:30 PM
There will be free vaccinations and health information at the health fair Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bethel Baptist Church.
The interactive curriculum has been designed to introduce preschoolers to the joy of eating fruits and vegetables and uses a multi-sensory experience to help make that happen.
Residents in the following areas are strongly advised to boil water: south of Eskimo Hill Road; east of Interstate 95; and in the Mountain View Road and Ramoth Church Road areas.
The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District will offer free flu shots on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.
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