Posts in May, 2019 Stroke Myths: Learn the Truth About Stroke 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 ... Continue Reading Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates 26th Commencement Fredericksburg, VA (May 14, 2019) – On Friday, May 3, 2019, the Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology graduated five students after a rigorous 21-month program. Special recognition was earned by graduating student ... Continue Reading Wound Healing Physician Named Among Region's Best by Northern VA Magazine Fredericksburg, VA, May 9, 2019 – Dr. Cornell Shelton, Medical Director of the Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) Wound Healing Center Woodbridge, was recently featured as a “Top Doc” in Northern Virginia Magazine. The ... Continue Reading Seeing Spots 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 ... Continue Reading Mole Mystery 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 ... Continue Reading 10 Stroke Risk Factors That You Can Affect 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 ... Continue Reading
