Mary Washington Healthcare Hosting Free Community Baby Shower for New and Expecting Parents
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
WHO: Mary Washington Healthcare
WHAT: This free event is designed to support families who have welcomed a baby in the last year or are expecting. Here are some key highlights:
- Educational Sessions: Free 15-minute sessions on postpartum mental health, summer safety, and more, led by MWHC experts.
- Community Resources: Meet over 40 local businesses and organizations, including the Virginia Department of Health, Pampers, and Anthem Healthkeepers.
- Raffles and Goodie Bags: Attendees will have the chance to win amazing prizes and receive goodie bags.
- Health Services: Free car seat checks and TDAP vaccines (insurance card required; limited supply for those without insurance).
- Language Support: In-person interpreters available at no cost for Spanish and Dari/Pashto/Farsi speakers.
Registration is suggested so that we have enough fun activities, delicious snacks and treats for all. Your confirmation email will have a QR code for faster admission and adds you to the raffle prize drawings!
With over 500 people already registered, this event promises to be a wonderful gathering for families to learn, connect, and celebrate. For more information and to register, please click here.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fredericksburg Convention Center – 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
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About Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at over 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.