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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

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; ...

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 ...

In September 2020, both Mary Washington Healthcare Urgent Care locations received accreditation from the Urgent Care Association, the highest honor achievable to an urgent care center. While becoming an accredited urgent care center was not ...

Mary Washington Healthcare is committed to providing the COVID-19 vaccine to our community. Upon receiving vaccines, we quickly worked to establish a clinic with the capacity to vaccinate up to 1400 people per day. To date, MWHC has ...

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 ...

by Stefanie Rekdal, BS, RD, CDCES, CPT, Diabetes Educator If you’re looking for a great way to satisfy your between-meal cravings without sending your blood sugar on a roller coaster ride, look no further than your local ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 – ...

Nicole Hinkle-Klaus and Shari Deneke with Mary Washington Healthcare visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about the programs and work of Mary Washington Healthcare Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. They also discussed how to ...

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 ...

Fredericksburg, VA (March 31, 2021) – On March 29, Chancellor Internal Medicine joined Mary Washington Medical Group and became the newest of 12 office locations for Mary Washington Primary Care. Hong Nguyen, MD, and Lynne Clemo, MD, ...

WHO: Fredericksburg Police Department in partnership with Mary Washington Healthcare. WHAT: Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children, but the proper car seat and installation can provide the protection your child needs. ...

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 ...

WHO: Fredericksburg Police Department in partnership with Mary Washington Healthcare. WHAT: Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children, but the proper car seat and installation can provide the protection your child needs. ...

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 ...