By Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWH) will provide free screenings for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2014.
Drop Off Expired, Unused Medications and Sharps
By Susan Larson
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is cosponsoring Operation Medicine Cabinet from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.
“Drop off your expired or unused medications and sharps, no questions asked,” MWH said.
Drop-off locations include:
• Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Blvd., Stafford 22554
• Mary Washington Hospital, Tompkins-Martin Medical Plaza, 1101 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg 22401
Crystal Wellman, Dr. Yum Present Healthy Eating, Healthy Skin
By Susan Larson
Crystal Wellman of Crystal Clear Acne Clinic and Dr. Nimali Fernando of The Doctor Yum Project are presenting a September 17 seminar about healthy eating for healthy skin.
The class will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Doctor Yum Project office, 10482 Georgetown Dr., Suite B, in Spotsylvania.
RIM Presents Free Advance Directive Workshop
Recovery in Motion (RIM) is hosting a free advance directive workshop from 3 – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Amy Hanley, director of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board Kenmore Club, is the presenter. This workshop is open to everyone in the community.
Free Prostate Screenings September 22 at MWHC
Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center is offering free prostate screenings from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.
“Prostate is the most common cancer in men, but is highly treatable,” the cancer center said in a press release. “Early detection is key.”
Health Insurance Marketplace Info Session September 30
By Susan Larson
Certified Navigator Bill Botts and Dr. Chris Lillis will present a information session about the Health Insurance Marketplace at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Open enrollment begins November 15. The meeting will be held at Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Branch, 1201 Caroline St. in Fredericksburg.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period is the time to apply for a 2015 Marketplace plan, keep your current plan or choose a new one.
Eat to Compete, Train Like A Navy SEAL
By Susan Larson
Former Navy SEAL Stew Smith will join Dr. Stephen Erle for “Sports Training, Nutrition and Special Ops” from 10 – 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. The back-to-back presentations will be held at Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. The workshop is free, but donations of non-perishbale food items for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank are requested.
Health Insurance Marketplace Events in Fredericksburg
Health Insurance Marketplace navigators will offer information about re-enrolling, first time enrollments and tax filing.
Local Plumber Urges Drinking Fountain Hygiene
Proper maintenance of water fountains is important to public health, a local plumber said.
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