February 11, 2021
Stafford Hospital Expands Heart Care Services with $2.5 million Cardiac
Catheterization Lab
STAFFORD, VA, February 2, 2021 - Stafford Hospital recently held a virtual ribbon cutting for their $2.5
million state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab. This lab is a part
of the expansion of the hospital’s heart care services for the Stafford
region, which includes the newly formed Mary Washington Cardiology practice
in affiliation with Oracle Heart & Vascular located in the Stafford
Medical Pavilion.
“As we celebrate our 12th year, Stafford Hospital continues to contribute
to the health of our community by providing cardiac care and life-saving
procedures, performed by talented, highly trained cardiologists,”
said Cathy Yablonski, Administrator, Stafford Hospital. “This dedicated
cardiac catheterization lab along with the opening of the Mary Washington
Cardiology practice proves our commitment to meet the healthcare needs
of our region well into the future."
The virtual ribbon cutting and informational video can be found at
Stafford Hospital Cardiac Services.
“Stafford Hospital has been an excellent community partner for Stafford
County, and openings like these reinforce the hospital's continued
dedication to our residents' health, said Crystal Vanuch, Chairman,
Rock Hill District, Stafford County Board of Supervisors. “I want
to express our appreciation for Stafford Hospital making multiple treatments
available to the community, meaning people have less distance to travel
to visit loved ones and for treatment.”
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the
leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic
groups, with one person dying every 36 seconds in the United States from
cardiovascular disease. For more information about cardiac services at
Stafford Hospital, please visit
Stafford.mwhc.com.
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About Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional medical system
that provides inpatient and outpatient care through more than 50 facilities
and services including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed regional medical
center, and Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital. Mary Washington
Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system with a longstanding commitment
to provide care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about
our services and facilities, please visit mwhc.com.