Brain Health 14 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next Mary Washington Medical Group Expands Neurology Services 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 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 Mary Washington Hospital's Primary Stroke Center Recertified by The Joint Commission Fredericksburg, VA - May 18, 2020 - Mary Washington Hospital’s (MWH) Primary Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced ... Continue Reading Sleep Matters: Sleep Your Way to Better Health 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 ... Continue Reading Town Talk - Stroke Risk and Treatment 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 ... Continue Reading 10 Stroke Risk Factors That You Can Affect 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 ... Continue Reading Connect the Dots When someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming, not only for the patient, but also for the entire family. The more information you have about the signs and symptoms of ... Continue Reading Stroke 101 Do you know the warning signs of stroke? Learn to recognize the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately if you—or someone with you—exhibits any of these signs. Remember: minutes count when you are having a stroke. When you ... Continue Reading Mental Notes More Than Moodiness? Everyone feels moody or occasionally has “a case of the Mondays,” but when disruptions in thought or behavior cause someone to lose his or her ability to cope with normal functions and routines, they may be ... Continue Reading Aphasia Support Group Assists Local Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Aphasia is a disorder that is characterized by impairment in language abilities. It can impact the way a person is able to communicate, the way language is understood, and/or the ability to read or write. Symptoms can range from very mild ... Continue Reading 14 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next