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New President and Chief Executive Officer Takes the Helm of Mary Washington Healthcare

March 4th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA (March 3, 2025) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Newman, MD, MBA as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Newman has served as MWHC’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer since 2019.   In his time at MWHC, Dr. Newman’s leadership and […]

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ANDREW STOCKMENT BEGINS TERM AS CHAIR OF THE VBA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW SECTION

March 4th, 2025

              At the 135th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association (“VBA”), Andrew Stockment was elected as Chair of the VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section (“VBA IP and IT Section”) Council. The VBA was founded in 1888 and is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, […]

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Now Accepting Nominations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Board of Directors

March 4th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Three positions on Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Board of Directors are now open for nominations. Director elections will be held in 2025 in the following regions: REGION I The counties of Frederick and Shenandoah, the portion of Page County located north of U.S. Route 211, and the portions of Warren County and […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Leads the Region with the Most da Vinci 5 Robots, Reinforcing Commitment to Patient Care

February 20th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 20, 2025) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has emerged as a leader in surgical innovation, now holding the highest ratio of Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic surgical systems per operating rooms across Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This milestone underscores MWHC’s unwavering commitment to investing in the […]

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Acentra Health Employees Provide Over 3,000 Hours of Volunteer Work to Promote Healthier Communities in 2024

February 20th, 2025

Employee-led corporate social responsibility campaigns contributed over $332,000 in global support to improve access to food, education, healthcare services McLean, VA – February 20, 2025 – Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions and services company dedicated to accelerating better outcomes for its government and commercial healthcare clients and the populations they serve, announced today that its […]

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REC Warns of Email Scam

February 20th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has become aware of a scam targeting its members, where criminals attempt to divert payments intended for REC into fraudulent accounts. “The scams are sophisticated, with the criminal spoofing emails appearing to be from REC. Emails were conversational and associated with real account transactions, making them appear even […]

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Stafford Hospital Foundation Hosting Spring Fever 5K Race

February 18th, 2025

WHO: The Stafford Hospital Foundation will host the 2025 Spring Fever 5K Race to support the operation program, training, and equipment needs of Stafford Hospital.      WHAT: This year’s race will take place on the Stafford Hospital campus, so lace up your sneakers and come join the fun! A FUN Team Challenge and Kids ½-mile Fun Run will also […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce CNEW Host 3rd Annual Women’s Symposium

February 18th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA –The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to host the Third Annual Women’s Symposium on March 14, 2025, at Fawn Lake Country Club from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This empowering half-day event will feature dynamic speakers and a panel of financial experts, all dedicated to helping attendees navigate balance, career transitions, […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Included in Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025 List

February 18th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 14, 2025) — Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best Employers 2025 through an independent survey from a vast sample […]

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REC Encourages Businesses to Share Feedback in Commercial & Industrial Survey

February 12th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) values the vital role that local Chambers of Commerce and their members play in driving economic growth. To better serve businesses across our communities, REC invites the business community to participate in a brief survey. If you are a business who receives electricity from REC, REC would like […]

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