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Mary Washington Healthcare is pleased to announce that Daniel Geisler, MD will be joining the Mary Washington Medical Group as part of the general surgery practice at Lee's Hill on July 20, 2020. He will be joining Kay Blanchard, MD, ...

Dr. Arun Chhabra, Stroke Medical Director of Mary Washington Hospital, joined #insideMWHC to talk about stroke. Learn about the different types of stroke, what to look for in yourself or someone you know, and how to lower your risk factors. ...

Dr. Denis Halmi (virtually) visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel for a great discussion about surgical weight loss at the new Mary Washington Weight Loss Center. Studies have shown that weight loss surgery can help you resolve or improve ...

Tim Pohanka, host of Fredericksburg Strong, had a great conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Pelton, surgical oncologist with Mary Washington Surgical Oncology, and Jennifer Reynolds, Director of Oncology and Therapeutic Services at the Regional ...

#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about postpartum depression, baby blues, and the ...

Fredericksburg, VA - May 18, 2020 - Mary Washington Hospital’s (MWH) Primary Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced ...

Karen Bayer is a retired Fairfax County Public Schools educator of 31 years, and is also retired military. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 65, it was the beginning of a life-changing journey for the professional mobile DJ ...

Medical Director Dr. Joshua Attridge and Nurse Manager Nancy Young talk about Mary Washington Hospital’s Level III NICU: services available, the neonatal transport team and involving parents in the plan of care. For more information ...

#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about strategies in helping your child to identify ...

In the face of the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, make sure your loved ones know your wishes. Focus on controlling what you can. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home Protect your health and the health of those around ...

Bonnie Neely had both of her knees replaced in 2019, and she had such a positive experience at Mary Washington Hospital that she contacted #insideMWHC to tell her story. Both her surgeries were performed by Dr. Brian McDermott of Mary ...

Ted Schubel of Town Talk on 1230 WFVA sat down with Mary Washington Hospital Director of Cardiac Services Jessie Mountjoy, and Cardiac Surgery Program Manager Mike Brown, to talk about MWH's recent recognition as a 50 TOP Cardiovascular ...

Babies, so sweet and innocent and new. There’s something about the scent of a newborn that makes you want to hold them extra close. As your child’s younger years slowly turn into pubescence, however, that sweet smell is ...

Dr. Bhavin Suthar and Dr. Teresa Kerge from Mary Washington Spine and Rehabilitation visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel today to talk about managing pain without surgery. Listen to the interview below, and visit Mary Washington Spine and ...

Dr. Allison Markowsky is a pediatric hospitalist with Children's National Hospital. She is the medical director of the pediatric hospitalist program at Mary Washington Healthcare. Dr. Markowsky joined #insideMWHC to talk about cold and ...

The mission of Mary Washington Healthcare is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. We accomplish that mission through a variety of medical services, innovations in technology, community programs and education. ...

Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center Colorectal Clinical Team has developed screening guidelines for colorectal cancers. Screening identifies pre-cancerous polyps (abnormal growths) so they can be removed. Our ...

In the past, it was common practice to try and protect children and adolescents from the pain of losing a loved one, turning them into “invisible grievers.” However, experts now encourage adults to acknowledge children’s ...

The Mary Washington Wellness Program provides healthcare resources for people living with HIV/AIDS and early intervention services for people with high-risk lifestyles. Our program clientele has increased by over 14% during 2019. Our team ...

Dr. Erica McBride visited Ted Schubel in the NewsTalk 1230AM WFVA studios. Dr. McBride is a physician with Mary Washington Rheumatology and has a great discussion with Ted on arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal pain ...

Laura Eubanks is a Diabetes Educator with MWHC Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services. She sat down with insideMWHC to teach us about the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, how you get diagnosed with diabetes, ...

Have you learned of a death on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Have you sent or been sent condolences on social media? Have you not been able to attend a funeral in person, but were able to attend by live streaming online? The impact of ...

Mary Washington Hospital Named One of the Nation's 50 TOP Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2020 by IBM Watson Health 2020 Study Finds Top Performing Hospitals Provide Improved Patient Care Over Their Peers Fredericksburg, VA – ...

Jody Long, RD, Diabetes Educator with Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services, sat down with #insideMWHC to give us her top 10 tips for navigating the holidays with diabetes. Your browser does not support the audio element. ...

What should my family eat to stay healthy? The basics of healthy eating and good nutrition are the same for each member of your family: choose healthy foods most of the time and limit the amount of unhealthy foods you eat. But healthy ...

Does the pursuit of a healthy work/life balance seem like an impossible goal? If so, you’re not alone. With the blurring of lines between career and lack of “down time”, many of us feel torn between juggling long work ...

Ted Schubel of Town Talk on 1230 WFVA sat down with Dr. Rhonda Winchester, a pediatrician with Mary Washington Pediatrics. Dr. Winchester's interest in medicine started early when her sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She ...

Last week, Travis Turner, Senior Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer, and Dr. Thomas Janus, Medical Director, Mary Washington Health Plan, visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel at 1230AM, WFVA, to talk about Mary Washington ...

Mary Washington Urgent Care King George will be opening its doors in mid-November! VP of Ambulatory Services, Marie Fredrick, sat down with insideMWHC to talk about what makes this urgent care different from others. Your browser does not ...

Dr. Christopher Richards visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about sports medicine at Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA. Dr. Richards talks about minimally invasive and open treatment of knee and shoulder injuries ...

Dr. Kurian Thott is the medical director of Stafford Hospital's gynecological surgery program. Stafford Hospital has been designated a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) since 2014, with a redesignation in ...

Ted Schubel of Town Talk on 1230 WFVA sat down with Dr. Blair Ryland of Mary Washington Pediatrics. Dr. Ryland was a collegiate gymnast at Stanford and became interested in medicine when she starting seeing a pediatric sports medicine ...

Achooo! If a simple sneeze sends you running to the restroom, you are not alone. It’s estimated that 30% of women age 30-60 suffer from urinary incontinence – a condition which can range from a slight leak when coughing or ...

Most women will experience at least one form of pelvic pain in their lifetime. Ranging from dull to sharp, occasional to constant, or sudden to chronic, pelvic pain can be caused by something as simple as ovulation or as serious as ...

Changes in menstrual cycle length and symptoms are to be expected after pregnancy, when stopping or starting hormonal birth control, or when periods are coming to an end in perimenopause. But irregular periods are more than an ...

October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. The occasion was ushered into existence in 2006 largely on the shoulders of Robyn Bear, who endured six first-trimester miscarriages between 1997 and 1999 before she was ...

Your bundle of joy needs lots of sleep. At Mary Washington Hospital, we want to make sure they’re safe. Sleep related death results in the loss of more than thirty five hundred infants each year. By focusing on better sleeping ...

Mary Washington Healthcare is expanding its value-based service offerings to include a Medicare Advantage plan for the region’s senior population. Mary Washington Healthcare is currently the region’s largest health system with ...

The Mary Washington Regional Cancer Center’s breast cancer clinical team has come to a consensus on screening mammogram recommendations after reviewing guidelines from several professional medical societies including the American ...

How can I help my friends and family prepare for a new baby? Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting, joyful—and overwhelming. Helping your loved one prepare for the baby’s birth will make the transition to parenthood ...

The importance of sleep on your physical well-being Some people believe they need less sleep than the average person. While this may earn you bragging rights, it’s not good for your health. Sleep is not just the absence of being ...

Dr. Jeffrey Pelton is the new surgical oncologist at Mary Washington Healthcare. He sat down with Ted Schubel from Town Talk on News Talk 1230, WFVA Fredericksburg, to talk about his education, why he chose surgical oncology and what ...

Dr. Arun Singh Chhabra, Medical Director & Staff Neurologist, Mary Washington Hospital Primary Stroke Center, visited with Ted Schubel from Town Talk on News Talk 1230, WFVA Fredericksburg, to talk about the risk factors for stroke and ...

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among men? The odds are that one out of four men will die due to heart disease. Why it Matters Heart disease is a serious, life-threatening illness. However, since ...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to educate yourself about stroke so you are prepared if you or a loved one exhibits symptoms. Myth 1: Stroke cannot be prevented. False: up to 80 percent of strokes are ...

What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It occurs when there are mutations in the DNA of your skin cells, and it begins in your skin's top layer, the epidermis. The epidermis has three ...

Are You Seeing Spots? The average person has between 10 and 40 moles, though the number can vary drastically. The number of moles that you have can change throughout your life, as new moles can develop and some may disappear as you age. You ...

In May alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke with many unaware that they were even at risk. Less than a third will arrive in the emergency room within three hours, the optimal time period for better outcomes. May marks ...

Mary Washington Hospital was named one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation by IBM Watson Health. Mike Brown, Program Manager for Cardiac Surgery for Mary Washington Hospital, and Eileen Dohmann, Senior Vice President and ...

If you’re one of the millions of adults who lives with chronic pain (pain that lasts more than 12 weeks), you know some days can be a challenge. And, the older you are, the more likely you are to develop conditions that cause pain, ...

Life is full of bumps and bruises, and even the healthiest among us suffer the occasional headache, sore throat or skin rash. Usually, your immune system resolves these problems with a little time and TLC—perhaps with the help of an ...

What Is Mobility? Mobility is the ability to move purposefully throughout your environment. It’s essential to maintaining independence and well-being. Our mobility is known to decline with age or diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Loss ...

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Eileen Dohmann visited the Sunday Morning with Dee Daniels radio show to talk about recent awards that MWHC has won, as well as how we are continuing to press forward in advancing the medical ...

Are you too stressed? Everyone manages stress differently, and what causes stress for one person doesn’t necessarily trigger stress in another person. Causes of Acute Stress Acute stress is a sudden event that immediately elicits a ...

Looking for ways for you and your family to be healthier? One of the best things you can do is spend more time in the kitchen. When you cook your own meals, you have complete control over what—and how much—you eat. Cooking at ...

Caring for your kids AND your parents You've probably heard the phrase "The Sandwich Generation". If you are caring for children at home, and are also caring for, or helping to care for, an older adult, YOU are the sandwich ...

2018 was another year of growth and innovation for Mary Washington Healthcare. We are always proud to partner with both national and local agencies to improve the health of the people in our community. Here are 10 of the ways we impacted ...

Mediterranean. Paleo. Keto. DASH. South Beach. Atkins. Zone. Vegan. Raw Foods. So many diets! All promise to help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, protect against disease or reduce your environmental footprint. Not sure which ...

Have you ever gone on a diet? If you have, you're not alone! You and 45 million of your closest friends go on a diet each year. Americans spend about $33 billion on weight loss products, yet two-thirds of adults are still overweight or ...

Carving out time for yourself is an integral part of living a healthy, whole and balanced life. Why it matters Making time for yourself allows you to: Recharge your batteries and counteract the stress and intensity of life Reflect and ...

Wondering which health screening tests and exams are right for you? Good for you! You’re taking a big-picture, proactive approach to your health. Screening tests are medical tests that look for signs of health problems before symptoms ...

When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming, not only for the patient, but also for the entire family. The more information you have about the signs and symptoms of ...

People often seek help for the immense sorrow that starts surfacing right around the holiday season. Music, parties, and festive decorations that are meant to bring joy, serve as painful reminders of loss or stress. If you're wondering ...

What is a Cancer Nurse Navigator? The MWHC Cancer Nurse Navigator team understands the many aspects of your life that can be affected by a cancer diagnosis, and are here to help you and your family get connected with appropriate services ...

Diabetes is a national health crisis that affects over 30 million people in the United States. But over 7 million people are unaware that they have diabetes. That’s why knowing how to prevent and manage this chronic disease is so ...

Lung Cancer Research at MWH Listen as Christine Spero, Research Nurse Coordinator, and Jane McGrath, Clinical Research Nurse, talk with Dee Daniels of B101.5 about lung cancer awareness. Mary Washington Hospital Research and Clinical Trials ...

Mary Washington Hospital Observation Unit improves patient experience Dr. Eric Tosh, medical director of the Fredericksburg Emergency Medical Alliance, and Eliese Bernard, Vice President and Administrator, Mary Washington Hospital, sat down ...

What do you do if someone is having a seizure? Dr. Soni from Mary Washington Neurology took some time recently to sit down with us and talk about seizures - what can cause them, what to do if someone is having one, and what to expect after ...

Did You Know? Nearly half a million Americans die every year from smoking-related disease. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Cigarette and Tobacco Facts Cigarettes contain more than 7,000 chemicals; at least 69 ...

Early Detection Saves Lives Lung cancer used to be an almost automatic death sentence because it was often caught too late. Today, that’s beginning to change thanks to advances in screening and detection that can find lung cancer ...

Medical Weight Loss Surgery When all else fails in the battle to drop those extra pounds that push your weight into the obese range, it may be time to consider medical weight loss, also known as “bariatric surgery”. What is ...