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Stafford Hospital Launches New Robotics Program, Acquires da Vinci Xi Surgical System

December 20th, 2023

Stafford, VA, December 20, 2023— Stafford Hospital is pleased to announce it has acquired a $2 million da Vinci XI surgical robot system. The da Vinci robot is the first step in plans to build a robust robotics program at Stafford Hospital.   Debra Marinari, Associate Vice President, Hospital Operations, Stafford Hospital says, “We are incredibly […]

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Stafford Hospital Maintains Accreditation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology for Nearly a Decade

December 18th, 2023

Stafford, VA, December 14, 2023 – Stafford Hospital has continued its distinction as an accredited Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) since 2014 by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). Under the direction of Kurian Thott, M.D., FACOG, Stafford Hospital’s COEMIG program meets the stringent researched-based requirements and evaluation processes of SRC to ensure the safest, highest quality […]

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Carley Swaim Walker Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

December 18th, 2023

Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues Fredericksburg, VA – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Carley Swaim Walker, Vice President of Programs and Events of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the ninth cohort of its premiere […]

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Guidehouse and AFERM 2023 Survey Results Reveal State of ERM in the Federal Government

December 18th, 2023

Continued focus on navigating cybersecurity, human capital, and operational risks https://guidehouse.com/news/energy/2023/guidehouse-and-aferm-2023-survey-results WASHINGTON — November 28, 2023 — For the ninth consecutive year, Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, and the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM) have collaborated to survey Federal government professionals for their insights […]

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UMW’s Tuition Promise Extends Full Tuition Awards for Qualifying Virginia Students

December 11th, 2023

The University of Mary Washington now offers a tuition promise for Pell-eligible Virginia students, closing any gap in tuition funding for in-state students who qualify for Federal Pell Grants. Students who qualify for the program at the University of Mary Washington through Pell-eligibility as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) […]

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CFO Priorities for Advanced Technology Adoption

December 6th, 2023

Guidehouse’s latest CFO Survey Series Report, conducted in partnership with AGA, explores how the CFO shapes organizational approaches to advanced technologies. To effectively deploy resources on technology, CFOs must emphasize relevant skill sets, effective collaboration, strong data management, and clear governance. In this report, we share findings about the pivotal role each of the four […]

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Danville Community College Celebrates Completion of First Cybersecurity Training Cohort

December 5th, 2023

DANVILLE, VA – Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first 16-week Cybersecurity Training Program cohort. The completion ceremony for the inaugural cohort took place on Monday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Shields Student Center on the DCC campus. “We’re incredibly proud of our inaugural cohort of […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY TO FREEZE TUITION AND FEES FOR THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR

December 5th, 2023

Averett University has announced that it will freeze tuition for all undergraduates for the 2024-25 academic year. This move keeps costs the same as the 2023-24 academic year. “There are many reasons that Averett University is a great place to further one’s education, and affordability is often at the top of the list,” said Averett […]

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The Breeden Company Takes Home Multiple MHN Excellence Awards

December 4th, 2023

New York, NY — The Breeden Company, a nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, won multiple Multi-Housing News (MHN) Excellence Awards. The awards were presented last week, Nov. 30, at the 17th Annual Excellence Awards ceremony at Resource Furniture in New York City. These awards honor some of the year’s most outstanding multifamily […]

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Mary Washington Hospice’s Sixth Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $34,000

December 4th, 2023

Fredericksburg, VA, December 4, 2023– Mary Washington Hospice hosted its sixth annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on November 9, 2023. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory. Over 350 individuals were honored, and their names were read aloud by the hospice team during an intimate program […]

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