“The funds will help support the development of the Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL) website tool.” Dr. Nimali Fernando
The Dr. Yum Project Receives $30K to Combat Obesity
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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.
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
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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.
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