The prognosis for the clinic, which serves exclusively low-income patients, appears grim.
Community Forum on the Affordable Care Act and the Future of Health Care in Virginia
The educational forum will be moderated by a non-partisan individual, and will include an expert panel of stakeholders.
Christopher Meyer Elected President of Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg is the largest provider of professional medical imaging services in the region.
Mary Washington Healthcare Holds Grand Opening of Cardiac Hybrid Room
The setting accommodates minimally invasive cardiac procedures, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UMW Receives $1.4M to Establish Master of Science in Nursing Program
The grant includes $200,000 in start-up funds and $1.2 million in scholarship/loan support.
Business Briefs 7/19/16
Fredericksburg Brew Exchange, Wild Birds Unlimited, Lucky Road Run Shop, Virginia Leaders in Export Trade, and more.
Local Business Briefs 4/11/16
One Hanover, ScoutComms, Tantealizing Café, Mary Washington Healthcare, Studio d’Esthetique, Bricks 4 Kidz and more.
Local Business Briefs 3/3/16
News about Image360, A. Smith Bowman Distillery, FredTech, Mary Washington Medical Group and Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.
Local Business Briefs 2/11/16
News from Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, Chili’s Southpoint, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber, The George Washington Foundation, UMW and Friends of Wilderness Battlefield.
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Kicks Off Centennial Year
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce kicked off its centennial celebration with a ribbon cutting and open house.
MWHC Now Offers Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Scans
Lose-dose CT scans improve lung cancer detection and survival, MWHC said.
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Race start time is 9:05 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.
UMW Professor’s Website Chronicles MWHC History
Professor Jess Rigelhaupt has been working on the project for two years.
Virginia Breast Health Center Names New Director
Kay Blanchard, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., is the new Medical Director of the Virginia Breast Health Center.
MWHC Offers Free Support Groups
A list of free support groups offered by Mary Washington Healthcare.
Fredericksburg Unemployment Rate Up, Highest in Last Year
By Susan Larson
The civilian labor force unemployment rate in Fredericksburg is at 6.0 percent, according to August 2014 local unemployment statistics released October 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The number is not seasonally adjusted. It’s the highest unemployment rate for the city between July 2013 and August 2014.
Mary Washington Healthcare Names McDermott CEO
Michael McDermott, M.D. has been chosen the next CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, the board of trustees announced September 23. He replaces Fred Rankin, who is retiring.
“Dr. McDermott brings strong knowledge of our organization, and a great passion for the health of our community,” said John F. Fick, III, chairman of the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Trustees.
Drop Off Expired, Unused Medications and Sharps
By Susan Larson
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is cosponsoring Operation Medicine Cabinet from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.
“Drop off your expired or unused medications and sharps, no questions asked,” MWH said.
Drop-off locations include:
• Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Blvd., Stafford 22554
• Mary Washington Hospital, Tompkins-Martin Medical Plaza, 1101 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg 22401
Free Screenings for People Suffering with Leg Pain
By Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWH) will provide free screenings for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2014.
Four Year Nursing Program Comes to Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David A. Sam signed three transfer and co-enrollment agreements for nursing education at a Monday morning ceremony on UMW’s Stafford campus.
The agreements provide three different pathways for a person in the community to become a nurse who is baccalaureate prepared.