Alexis Innis with the Red Cross says 63% of the population is eligible give but only 3% of that do donate blood. redcrossblood.org
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Earn While You Learn recognized by Germanna and Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare and Germanna began the Earn While You Learn partnership during the pandemic that helped address the nursing shortage then.
Grant to increase mental health support in local schools
The grant will provide the resources for RACSB to add a full-time child and adolescent therapist who will be based in a local school division.
Virginia Department of Health announces statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious illness
Swimming advisory lifted on Aquia Creek
Sewage spill impacted part of Aquia Creek the past week
WATCH: Fighting drug use in the region–what’s being done?
Officials with the Rappahannock Area Health District and the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board talk to Spotsylania Supervisors about area drug use and some methods to fight drugs.
WATCH: It’s Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Greenlaw reads a proclamation
Events planned around the area for International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday
From the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Swimming advisory issued for Aquia Creek in Stafford
A sewer force main break occurred several hundred feet from the waterway near Aquia Drive.
Harmful algae expands swimming advisories for parts of Lake Anna
The next sampling will happen the week of September 19th
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare Cardiology
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Clarence Findley talks about when you should be screened if your family has a history of heart problems (40) , when you should consult with a doctor and the importance of exercise and having a healthy diet.
WATCH: A desperate need for blood donors
Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services says there doesn’t have to be a blood shortage. She says if just a few of us took the time to give blood, the supply would be in good shape. redcrossblood.org
Do you know the signs of heat-related illnesses and the responses to them?
Info on staying safe during this heat
Mary Washington Hospital Primary Stroke Center earns national recognition
American Heart Association Award recognizes Mary Washington Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke patient care
WATCH: Germanna getting ready to honor Patti Lisk
Germanna Community College holds a Gala Saturday night celebrating the 37-year career of Dr. Patti Lisk.
How to protect yourself from future wildfire smoke
Fredericksburg’s air quality index rose to dangerous levels for the second time in less than a month on Wednesday as Canadian wildfire smoke drifted southward again. By Thursday, the local air quality had deteriorated to a level that is considered unhealthy, and the...
Harmful algae bloom at Lake Anna
Public advised to avoid water contact with section of Lake Anna above Rt. 208
WATCH: Smart Prime Care comes to the Fredericksburg area
Smart Prime Care is described as subscription based, direct primary care where instead of paying a monthly premium to an insurance company, you create a subscription to gain access to a direct primary care provider.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Weight Loss Center
Practice Manager Marty Heins talks about the options offered: Weight loss surgery, a medical program or “Moving Forward,” a 12-week program.
Mary Washington Hospital Named as a 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient
Officials say the achievement reflects Mary Washington Hospital’s outstanding clinical outcomes for outpatient knee and hip replacement
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