Dr. Aaron J. Greenberg will be accepting new patients at Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania locations.
FOA Orthopaedics Adds Second Spine Surgeon
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Heat Is Deadly for People and Pets
By Susan Larson
The combination of heat and humidity will cause the heat index to reach 100 degrees by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Tips for Preventing Heat Related Illness
Extreme heat requires protective actions, the health department said.
What You’re Saying About the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling
We asked for your opinion of the ruling, and here’s what you’ve said.
Did You or Someone You Know Encounter This Rabid Cat?
Anyone who had contact with this cat, or any wild or pet animal behaving strangely should be evaluated for exposure to rabies.
Fox with Rabies Confirmed in Spotsylvania
Any known contact with wild animals in the area or a pet observed behaving abnormally should be reported.
Neurofeedback Brain Training for Mental Health
The free meeting open to all is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kenmore Club of RACSB, 632 Kenmore Ave., in Fredericksburg.
Making a Case for Stricter Exemptions for Childhood Vaccinations
Clusters of under-immunized children could increase the chances of a disease outbreak, Yang says.
Free Dental Services at Germanna Training Clinic
Professional-provided, student-assisted oral care is provided free of charge to the public.
Virginia Breast Health Center Names New Director
Kay Blanchard, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., is the new Medical Director of the Virginia Breast Health Center.
MWHC Offers Free Support Groups
A list of free support groups offered by Mary Washington Healthcare.
Josh Hardy to Receive the Drug He Needs
Chimerix, Inc. released the following statement just before 9 p.m. March 11, confirming Fredericksburg resident Josh Hardy will receive the drug he needs and which thousands around the world have been insisting Chimerix provide.
Hospice Volunteers Needed in Fredericksburg Region
By Susan Larson
Medi Hospice Fredericksburg is seeking volunteers.
“We have patients who need volunteers to offer simple companionship, or to engage with books through reading, or to play simple card or board games. We need people who are willing to offer 1 – 4 hours per week,” the hospice said online. “Our patients are often lonely and isolated. They may have friends but those people are not comfortable with the dying process.
Fredericksburg’s Josh Hardy Shows Improvement After Three Doses of Experimental Drug
By Susan Larson
Josh Hardy has received three does of the experimental drug brincidofovir, released for his use after a world-wide media campaign earlier this month.
Herring Supports Health Insurance Tax Credits for Virginians
“Up to 495,000 Virginians may be eligible for some level of tax credit, averaging $2,900 per year, and totaling up to $1.02 billion annually.”
By Mark Kelly, Office of the Attorney General
Richmond–Attorney General Mark R. Herring has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the case of King v. Sebelius, which is currently on appeal before the Fourth Circuit.
Affordable Care Act Help Available From MWHC
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is providing Affordable Care Act help, explaining options and assisting with enrollment in qualified healthcare plans.
An Affordable Care Act Patient Navigator Town Hall meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Fick Conference Center on the second floor of Moss Free Clinic building on the Mary Washington Hospital campus, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd.
Find Help to Meet the March 31 Health Insurance Deadline
By Susan Larson
March 31, 2014, is the deadline for uninsured people to obtain health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Love Your Limbs™ Campaign Highlights Leg Cramping Dangers
Edited by Susan Larson
Older adults who experience leg cramping or heaviness when walking short distances may think it’s a normal part of aging, but these symptoms can signal a serious medical condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD), said Dr. R. Donald Doherty, Jr., a board certified and fellowship trained interventional radiologist with Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA) in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Meets Autism Head On
By Susan Larson
Hats, Heels and Ties charity event to benefit autism research and advocacy is scheduled 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg.
An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mary Washington Hospital Top-Ranked by U.S. News
By Susan Larson
Mary Washington Hospital has been ranked fifth best of the 56 hospitals in U.S. News 2014-15 list of Best Hospitals in Washington DC Metropolitan Area, and sixth best in Virginia.
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