New graduate program will prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, education and healthcare systems.
UMW to add Master of Science in Nursing degree next year
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Finding calm and staying healthy during the holiday season
Tips to navigating the holidays without stress.
SPONSORED CONTENT: From diagnosis to triumph: Brett’s breast cancer journey
Seeking treatment quickly and a strong support system helped her navigate diagnosis.
Health officials report rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease cases locally
Urge parents to keep sick children home and to increase handwashing and surface cleaning to help prevent further outbreaks.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
MWHC, UMW pitch medical school as potential cure to region’s physician shortage
Medical school would be first in Northern Virginia and would focus on training community physicians.
PHOTOS: Pink rules Fredericksburg at annual breast cancer walk
Hundreds of walkers came together Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer care at Mary Washington Hospital.
LISTEN: Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk this Saturday
The Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk takes place Saturday morning at the Fick Center in Fredericksburg to raise funds and awareness for local breast cancer support and care.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Championing community wellness through sports medicine
Preventing and treating injuries is focus at Mary Washington Orthopedics.
LISTEN: Austen’s Communitas Walk honors local graduate, raises awareness for brain aneurysm research”
Austen’s Communitas Walk this Saturday in Fredericksburg honors the life of Austen Dunn while raising awareness and funds for brain aneurysm research.
WATCH: Golf outing honors fallen firefighters, raises cancer waareness
More than 130 golfers gathered in Spotsylvania to honor fallen firefighters and raise awareness of occupational cancer—the leading cause of firefighter deaths in Virginia, claiming 40 lives and nearly 300 diagnoses since 2018.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Getting the right care at the right time: A guide for choosing where to go
Primary care vs. urgent care vs. emergency department
Measles exposure reported at Dulles; VDH urges travelers to check vaccination status
A confirmed measles case passed through Dulles Airport on August 12, prompting a health alert for potentially exposed travelers.
SPONSORED CONTENT: MWHC midwifery program offers holistic care for every stage of life
Your birth story is yours to write, and MWHC midwives are here to support you throughout your journey.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
Where to stay cool — for free — in the Fredericksburg region
As temps soar, a list of cooling centers operating throughout the Fredericksburg region.
PHOTOS: Expectant families celebrated at community baby shower
Free event held by Mary Washington Healthcare attracted more than 500 people on Saturday at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Overcoming cancer: A journey of hope and resilience
Chris Breth’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of hope, resilience and the unwavering support of loved ones.
State health department reports measles exposure in NoVa
Confirmed case reported at Dulles Airport and on Metro.
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