A study conducted by a Henry Ford Health Cardiologist, Karthikeyan Ananth, M.D, found that your blood vessels relax when you’re laughing, which sends 20% more blood through your body.
UMW workshop helps promote mental health in the classroom
The focus of the program was stress
Rappahannock Area Health District recognized through national “Project Public Health Ready” recognition program
The local health district recognized for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Mary Washington Healthcare expands imaging services to Harrison Crossing
Medical Imaging at Harrison Crossing is located at 5501 Plank Rd, Suite 110, Fredericksburg, 22407.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the urgent need for blood during the winter. 63% of the population is eligible, only 3% give. You’re involvement can increase that number. redcrossblood.org
Baby Asher the first born in 2024 at Stafford Hospital
Congratulations to Apryl and Caleb, who delivered the first New Year’s baby at Stafford Hospital!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Vitality
Bobby Hebert talks about setting goals in 2024. Diet and rest, sleep, movement and making a mindset.
First baby of 2024 at Mary Washington Hospital comes 11 minutes past midnight!
Welcome Elaine Margot Hiler!
State health officials announced first reported pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
The percent of eligible Virginians reporting receipt of a flu vaccine this season is only 27%
WATCH: Want to give back to the community? How about giving blood…
Here’s a gift you can give the community–a blood donation. Here’s a new year’s resolution–a blood donation
Stafford Hospital launches new robotics program, acquires da Vinci Xi surgical system
The da Vinci robotic assisted surgical system is the most widely used multiport robotic surgery system in the world and allows surgeons to perform a variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties in the most efficient, minimally invasive manner
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare
EMS Coordinator Tina Rauch and Director of MWHC Emergency Services Nehad Abed talk about the new Emergency Department at Harrison Crossing. It’s scheduled to open late January.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Kelly Stephens, Candice Bittinger and Dr. Chris Vaughn talk about Nurse Practitioners and their role in a patient’s cancer journey. We also discuss cancer and the holidays.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District food safety tips
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District
LISTEN: Great American Smokeout 2023
Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about strategies to quit smoking.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Handling the holidays
Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue and Barbara Gustavson with Discover Next Step talk about healthy ways to handle the stress of the holidays.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about flu and COVID shots, avoiding food poisoning during the holidays, mental health and knowing your family health history.
Edwin Swager retires as CEO of Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg
He led the practice’s strategic, financial, administrative, and corporate operations for more than 23 years.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-american-9/
There’s a national blood shortage. Alexis Innis talks about why you giving blood is vital. Only 3% of those eligible even give…will you consider it? redcrossblood.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Medical Oncology
Dr. Manan Mehta talks about local changes in local cancer care. Virginia Oncology Care is now Mary Washington Medical Oncology. practices.mwhc.com