Latest Posts By Category Bones and Joints Knee Replacement Surgery at Mary Washington Healthcare Posted on March 12, 2020 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 ... Continue Reading Pain, Pain Go Away! Posted on April 02, 2019 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, ... Continue Reading Brain Health Mary Washington Medical Group Expands Neurology Services Posted on August 04, 2020 Fredericksburg, VA – August 4, 2020 – Mary Washington Healthcare is pleased to welcome a new practice to the Mary Washington Medical Group family. On August 1, 2020, Neurology Associates of Fredericksburg joined Mary Washington ... Continue Reading What is Stroke: Signs, Symptoms and Risk Factors Posted on June 15, 2020 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. ... Continue Reading Cancer Center Mary Washington Healthcare Welcomes Daniel Geisler, MD Posted on July 01, 2020 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; ... Continue Reading Dr. Jeffrey Pelton on Fredericksburg Strong Podcast Posted on June 02, 2020 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 ... Continue Reading Community Resources Project SEARCH Interns Fill Hand Sanitizer Bottles for Patients and Visitors Posted on October 26, 2020 Spotted in the Volunteer Services office at Mary Washington Hospital: two Project SEARCH interns, Joel and Jonathan, hard at work filling 10ml spray bottles with hand sanitizer. How they came to be doing this on a Thursday after lunch is a ... Continue Reading Advanced Care Planning During COVID-19 Posted on April 16, 2020 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 ... Continue Reading Eye Care iStent, the World's Smallest Medical Device Controls Eye Pressure and Preserves Vision Posted on August 23, 2016 Glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure within the eye, typically occurs in people over age 60 when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. The extra fluid increases the intraocular pressure which can lead to optic nerve damage ... Continue Reading June is Cataract Awareness Month Posted on August 23, 2016 Did you know 50% of people over the age of 60 will develop cataracts? A Cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Symptoms of Cataracts include decreased vision, double vision, as well as increased glare causing ... Continue Reading Healthy Living Apps for Diabetes Management Posted on December 01, 2020 Jody Long is a diabetes educator with Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services. In this episode she talks about different apps that could help you manage your diabetes, ranging from exercise to ... Continue Reading Hygiene Beyond Handwashing: Tips for Your Tweens and Teens Posted on February 03, 2020 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 ... Continue Reading Heart Health Advanced Cardiac Care at Mary Washington Hospital Posted on February 13, 2020 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 ... Continue Reading MWH Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2020 Posted on December 03, 2019 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 – ... Continue Reading InsideMWHC Podcast Dr. Daniel Geisler on Town Talk Posted on December 10, 2020 Dr. Daniel Geisler of Mary Washington General Surgery talks about colorectal surgery. He is internationally recognized as a pioneer of the single-port colorectal surgery procedures. Learn more about Dr. Geisler and Mary Washington General ... Continue Reading Apps for Diabetes Management Posted on December 01, 2020 Jody Long is a diabetes educator with Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services. In this episode she talks about different apps that could help you manage your diabetes, ranging from exercise to ... Continue Reading Press Releases Mary Washington Medical Group Partners with Oracle Heart and Vascular to Form Mary Washington Cardiology Posted on January 13, 2021 Fredericksburg, VA (January 13, 2021) – On January 11, 2021, Oracle Heart and Vascular partnered with Mary Washington Medical Group to form Mary Washington Cardiology in affiliation with Oracle Heart and Vascular. Located at 125 ... Continue Reading Local Front Line Healthcare Hero Featured on The Rachael Ray Show Posted on December 16, 2020 Fredericksburg, VA, December 16, 2020 – Mary Washington Hospital ICU nurse Stacy Mason, BSN, RN, appeared on The Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday, December 15, to share with national viewers how she and her colleagues on the front line of ... Continue Reading Research and Clinical Trials MWH Research: Breast Cancer Awareness Posted on October 15, 2018 The American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Facts and Figures 2017 to 2018: 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women and 470 cases will be diagnosed in men. In addition, 63,410 cases of in situ breast ... Continue Reading Women & Children Lactation Services at Mary Washington Healthcare Posted on August 31, 2020 Breastfeeding has many benefits for the whole family including speeding mom’s recovery and keeping baby healthy. The Family Birth Place at Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals has certified lactation consultants on staff 365 days a ... Continue Reading Dr. Villers on Town Talk with Ted Schubel Posted on August 14, 2020 Dr. Margaret Villers of Mary Washington Maternal Fetal Medicine talks about care available in the region and the future of maternal fetal medicine at Mary Washington Healthcare. This episode originally aired on Town Talk with Ted Schubel. Continue Reading