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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 ...

Want to learn more about your Medicare options? Attend an upcoming educational seminar sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare. At this FREE seminar, you’ll learn: Why it’s important to evaluate your current Medicare coverage ...

Stafford Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fifth consecutive rating period in which Stafford Hospital has received an ‘A’ ...

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 ...

Stafford Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fifth consecutive rating period in which Stafford Hospital has received an ‘A’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stafford Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the fifth consecutive rating period in which Stafford Hospital has received an ‘A’ ...

Fredericksburg, VA, July 29, 2019 - Mary Washington Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. ...

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 ...

How can I help my friends and family prepare for a new baby? Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting, joyful—and overwhelming. Helping your loved one prepare for the baby’s birth will make the transition to parenthood ...

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 ...