Community Resources Emergency Communication Plan Resources During an emergency, a good family communication plan can help ease the stress and worry that often accompany natural disasters. The following resources may be helpful as you build your own family communication plan. Even young children can ... Continue Reading Advanced Medical Planning Have you thought about the type of care and medical treatment you might want should you ever become unable to make decisions or speak for yourself? It’s hard for most of us to imagine this scenario, especially when we are young and ... Continue Reading On the Fence We’ve all been on the fence wondering if we should call the doctor or not. Many common accidents and illnesses may not require a visit to the doctor or hospital. However, if you experience unusual symptoms that come on suddenly, last ... Continue Reading The Conversation Project in the Fredericksburg Region What is The Conversation Project? The Conversation Project is a movement to help remind people, regardless of age or current health, of the importance of having end of life conversations with friends and loved ones before end of life. It is ... Continue Reading Attend Community Conversation on Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences on April 18th April 10, 2018 Mary Washington Healthcare, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, and Rappahannock United Way bringing Dr. Allison Sampson Jackson to Fredericksburg on April 18, 2018. Fredericksburg, Virginia – Local ... Continue Reading Cold Weather Safety Tips Some cold weather safety tips from Mary Washington Healthcare's Director of Safety and Preparedness, Andy Holden: Personal protection Know the weather forecast so you can dress correctly for wind, cold or snow and ice. Add layers for ... Continue Reading Suicide Prevention Resources Mary Washington Healthcare, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and Rappahannock United Way are combined resources and convened experts to host a town hall on the serious public health issue of suicide. Suicide takes an enormous toll ... Continue Reading
