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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, ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New report identifies Mary Washington Hospital among the top hospitals nationally for excellence in Joint Replacement Fredericksburg, VA (July 10, 2019) – Mary Washington Hospital is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint ...

Fredericksburg, VA – (June 27, 2019) – Mary Washington Healthcare is pleased to welcome a new practice to the Mary Washington Medical Group family. On July 1, Virginia Interventional Spine Associates will become Mary Washington ...

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 ...

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 ...

The experts will tell you, there’s no better way to hone your cooking skills than to practice. Whether it’s making an entire meal together, or using Grandma’s secret recipe to whip up a batch of her “famous” ...