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.
Here are 10 ways our mission impacted the Fredericksburg region this year:
Grief Support for Children and Teens
Grief Support Services sponsored three programs for kids and teens this
year: Camp Brandon, Camp Rainbow and
Kids Helping Kids. Combined, these programs impacted almost 140 kids and teens, helping
them to process the loss of a loved one. We couldn’t have done it
without dozens of volunteers and sponsors. Thank you to David L. Brooks
Hauling and Excavating, Drainfield Solutions, Hamro & Associates,
Chinault’s Landscaping, Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg
Parks and Rec, New York Life Foundation, and Youth in Philanthropy. For
more information, visit
griefsupport.mwhc.com.
New Mary Washington Medical Group Practices
This year we welcomed two new physician practices into our family of care:
Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA and
Mary Washington Spine & Rehabilitation. These practices have added vital healthcare services to Mary Washington
Medical Group, such as medical and surgical orthopedic care, sports medicine
and pain management and rehab.
Stafford Hospital Turns 10
Stafford Hospital celebrated its 10th birthday in February. Some stats as of that date:
- 7,800+ babies born in The Family Birth Place
- 337,500+ patients received care in the Emergency Department
- 20,900+ surgery cases
Mark Dudenhefer, Stafford County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman; Mike
McDermott, MD, President & CEO, Mary Washington Healthcare; Cathy
Yablonski, Vice President, Administrator, Stafford Hospital; Debra Marinari,
Administrative Director, Nursing Practice & Operations, Stafford Hospital
Community Outreach
In 2019, Mary Washington Healthcare educated and trained hundreds of citizens
in free classes on fall prevention, hands-only CPR, and Stop-the-Bleed
(STB). STB trains bystanders to help in a bleeding emergency before professional
help arrives. Lake of the Woods and Del Webb Celebrate Virginia were among
the communities who participated in these outreach efforts. Several local
businesses and faith communities also participated in these life-saving
classes led by MWHC Associates.
Wellness Program
The Mary Washington Wellness Program provides healthcare resources for
people living with HIV/AIDS. It also provides early intervention services
for people with high-risk lifestyles. This year we were awarded a new
grant from the D.C. Department of Health for Early Intervention Services
for the prevention of HIV, we partnered with Gilead Pharmaceuticals and
the Rappahannock Area YMCA, Inc. to help clients reach viral suppression,
and also partnered with the Virginia Department of Health to offer free
walk-in HIV testing.
Learn more about the Wellness Program here.
America's 100 Best for Joint Replacement
Mary Washington Hospital was
named one of America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement and was also recognized for the following clinical achievements:
- Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 3 years in a row (2017-2019)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row (2017-2019)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 4 years in a row (2016-2019)
- Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery in 2019
Mary Washington Medicare Advantage
Following five years of success with Medicare’s Shared Savings and
Next Gen Programs, Mary Washington Healthcare expanded our value-based
service offerings to include a Medicare Advantage plan for the region’s
senior population. Learn more at
https://www.mwmaplan.com/
Mary Washington Urgent Care
In November, we opened our first
Mary Washington Urgent Care location in King George. You'll also find the brand new Medical Imaging
of King George in the same office. Mary Washington Urgent Care is open
365 days a year, providing much-needed medical care to the residents of
King George. Coming in spring 2020: Mary Washington Urgent Care South Stafford.
Magnet Recognition for MWH
In May,
Mary Washington Hospital attained Magnet recognition again, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice.
Receiving Magnet recognition for the third time is a great achievement
for Mary Washington Hospital, as it continues to proudly belong to the
global community of Magnet recognized organizations. Just 492 U.S. health
care organizations out of over 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet
recognition.
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital
In November,
Mary Washington Hospital was once again named one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™.
“This recognition represents the continuous hard work and tireless
dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff at Mary Washington Hospital,”
said Michael McDermott, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Mary Washington Healthcare.
We can't wait to see what 2020 brings to the Fredericksburg region
and to Mary Washington Healthcare. Thank you for taking this journey with
us! We couldn't do anything without the support of our community,
our Associates, and our business partners.