Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services says make donating blood a resolution in 2023
WATCH: Here’s a resolution to make (and keep)…Give Blood!
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LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District/Food safety
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about keeping your food safe–during holiday parties or at anytime.
Bitter cold doesn’t slow down FARC runners
Everyday is a good day to run!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot. Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).
Rappahannock Area Health District COVID numbers
COVID cases, a few serious, remain in the region
Health Dept. sending voice/text messages about COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters
Residents aged 50+ in the Rappahannock Area Health District will receive text or voice messages
LISTEN: Town Talk/Childhood cancer services in the area
Dr. Christina Wiedl with Children’s National and Children’s National/Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project and Susan Lindsay with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
Mary Washington Healthcare and Rappahannock Area Health District urge everyone to prepare for respiratory illnesses
“We have already seen large flu outbreaks locally, which is unusual this early in November,” said Olugbenga Obasanjo, MD, Health Director at RAHD.
Mary Washington Healthcare collaborates with Germanna Community College for Career Pathways program
The program consists of students taking online flexible learning classes to obtain a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential, a hands-on four-week internship, and the opportunity to move into a new full-time office position
Mary Washington Healthcare Graduate Medical Education program earns accreditations
The GME program benefits the greater Fredericksburg region by enhancing access to primary care services; it provides a pipeline of future physicians as the community continues to grow and healthcare needs become more complex.
Mary Washington Hospital a five-star for total knee and hip replacement
Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 31 common conditions and procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top-performing hospitals
Area COVID numbers remain low
From the Rappahannock Area Health District
WATCH: Stafford Rotary focusing on ending polio; October 24th is World Polio Day
The Stafford Board of Supervisors passed a resolution. Stafford Rotary’s Sandy Duckworth wants to make sure polio is eliminated world-wide and never again is a problem in the United States.
Operation Medicine Cabinet coming next Saturday
Drop off your expired or unused medications and sharps
WATCH: October 24th named World Polio Day in Stafford
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation naming Oct. 24 to be World Polio Day in Stafford in celebration of the progress made by the Rotary and its associates.
Drive-thru flu shots this Saturday @ Spotsy Regional
It’s free–9 to noon
Rappahannock Area Health District asks you to take survey about access
Deadline is October 31
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Hospice Services
Hospice Medical Director Dr. Adam Knudson previews the Light Up a Life Illumination. lightupalife.mwhc.com Info on the non-profit Mary Washington Hospice..
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock YMCA
Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Family YMCA talks about upcoming events and discusses health tips to close out the year strong before New Year’s Resolution time!
LISTEN: Local expert says take a concussion seriously
Jacqueline Paz is a Fredericksburg pediatric case manager for Brain Injury Services.
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