Dr. Shirley Cherry and Donna Morris talk about Mary Washington Healthcare’s School of Radiologic Technology. sort.mwhc.com
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Mary Washington Healthcare expands emergency services to Harrison Crossing
Officials say the 11,000 square foot Emergency Department at Harrison Crossing is a full-service emergency department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
LISTEN: Town Talk/Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation
Joel and Jennifer Griffin talk about their work to build communities that are educated, confident and empowered to save the lives of people suffering from cardiac arrest.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution
Here is this week’s distribution schedule. You can find information about our monthly distributions on the app, FREDFOODVA.
Virginians may now indicate their blood type on their driver’s license or ID
Information will be used to assist first responders in the event of an emergency
Heart health tip–laugh!
A study conducted by a Henry Ford Health Cardiologist, Karthikeyan Ananth, M.D, found that your blood vessels relax when you’re laughing, which sends 20% more blood through your body.
UMW workshop helps promote mental health in the classroom
The focus of the program was stress
Rappahannock Area Health District recognized through national “Project Public Health Ready” recognition program
The local health district recognized for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Mary Washington Healthcare expands imaging services to Harrison Crossing
Medical Imaging at Harrison Crossing is located at 5501 Plank Rd, Suite 110, Fredericksburg, 22407.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the urgent need for blood during the winter. 63% of the population is eligible, only 3% give. You’re involvement can increase that number. redcrossblood.org
Baby Asher the first born in 2024 at Stafford Hospital
Congratulations to Apryl and Caleb, who delivered the first New Year’s baby at Stafford Hospital!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Vitality
Bobby Hebert talks about setting goals in 2024. Diet and rest, sleep, movement and making a mindset.
First baby of 2024 at Mary Washington Hospital comes 11 minutes past midnight!
Welcome Elaine Margot Hiler!
State health officials announced first reported pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
The percent of eligible Virginians reporting receipt of a flu vaccine this season is only 27%
WATCH: Want to give back to the community? How about giving blood…
Here’s a gift you can give the community–a blood donation. Here’s a new year’s resolution–a blood donation
Stafford Hospital launches new robotics program, acquires da Vinci Xi surgical system
The da Vinci robotic assisted surgical system is the most widely used multiport robotic surgery system in the world and allows surgeons to perform a variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties in the most efficient, minimally invasive manner
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare
EMS Coordinator Tina Rauch and Director of MWHC Emergency Services Nehad Abed talk about the new Emergency Department at Harrison Crossing. It’s scheduled to open late January.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Kelly Stephens, Candice Bittinger and Dr. Chris Vaughn talk about Nurse Practitioners and their role in a patient’s cancer journey. We also discuss cancer and the holidays.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District food safety tips
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District
LISTEN: Great American Smokeout 2023
Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about strategies to quit smoking.
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