“This was my first encounter with how powerful health care advocacy can be,” Murray said.
Her Son’s Illness Inspired Delta Murray to Become a Health Care Advocate
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5 Cold Weather Personal Health Safety Tips
Protect against health problems from prolonged exposure to the cold.
5 Cold Weather Safety Tips
“When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced.”
Thomas Falkenberg Named A Top Doctor in Ophthalmology
Falkenberg has been practicing ophthalmology in Fredericksburg since 1996.
Fredericksburg Teen is Granted Her Dying Wish
The community heard Ceili’s story on “Town Talk,” and responded with an outpouring of generosity.
10 Tips for Choosing a Health Plan
Open enrollment began November 1.
MWHC Now Offers Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Scans
Lose-dose CT scans improve lung cancer detection and survival, MWHC said.
The Dr. Yum Project Receives $30K to Combat Obesity
“The funds will help support the development of the Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL) website tool.” Dr. Nimali Fernando
Deadline Extended for Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment
The deadline has been extended to December 17, 2015.
B101.5 Care-athon Raises $90K for Children’s National
Donations were up 154 percent over the previous year.
Above the Darkness Event for Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Above the Darkness, a suicide prevention and education event, will begin at 10 a.m. October 17, at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village.
FOA Orthopaedics Adds Second Spine Surgeon
Dr. Aaron J. Greenberg will be accepting new patients at Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania locations.
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.
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