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Mary Washington Healthcare Celebrates 18th Annual Virginia Heart & Vascular Symposium with Groundbreaking Insights and Collaboration

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, VA (March 4, 2026) – On Saturday, February 28, Mary Washington Healthcare’s (MWHC) Virginia Heart & Vascular (VHV) Symposium marked its 18th successful year, gathering more than 200 medical professionals at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event brought together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventionalists, primary care and internal medicine physicians, residents, registered nurses, and allied […]

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Stafford Hospital Auxiliary Funds Lifesaving NICU Patient Safety Equipment

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 23, 2026) – The Stafford Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised the funds needed to purchase a blood bank tube sealer for the lab benefitting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through its silent auction. The Auxiliary’s annual fundraiser drew strong support from staff, volunteers, local businesses, […]

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Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals Receive the 2026 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 19, 2026) – Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals have been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing them among the top-performing hospitals nationwide for delivering exceptional care in outpatient settings. As hospitals continue to shift toward value-based care and adopt minimally invasive technologies, more procedures are being performed on […]

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Mary Washington Primary Care, King George, and Mary Washington Urgent Care Recognized as 2026 King George Best of the Best Winners

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 18, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to announce that two of its King George locations have been recognized as winners in the 2026 King George Best of the Best awards. Mary Washington Primary Care, King George has been named Best Primary/Family Medical Care, and Mary Washington Urgent Care has been […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Welcomes New Cohort of Reynolds Community College Respiratory Therapy Students

March 11th, 2026

Partnership Expands Respiratory Therapy Workforce and Opens New Pathways for Healthcare Education in the Region Fredericksburg, VA, (February 12, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the arrival of the newest cohort of Reynolds Community College Respiratory Therapy students, who have begun their second semester of training in the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab at […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Doctors Named Among Region’s Best by Northern Virginia Magazine

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 10, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce that 62 MWHC providers across 24 specialties have been recognized on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2026 “Top Doctors” list. This annual edition highlights the region’s most respected and trusted physicians, spanning fields such as cardiology, pediatrics, internal medicine, neurology, emergency medicine, and […]

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Stafford Hospital Foundation Hosting Spring Fever 5K Race

March 11th, 2026

WHO: The Stafford Hospital Foundation will host the 2026 Spring Fever 5K Run/Walk to help fund critical medical equipment, essential programs, and enhanced patient care at 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 […]

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REC named Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year

March 11th, 2026

Front Royal, Va. — The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce honored Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) as its Large Business of the Year during the chamber’s Annual Stargazer Gala Jan. 22. This annual event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations, and this year’s gala marked the chamber’s 85th year of service. The Large Business of the Year […]

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Grant-Funded Collaboration Between REC and Linebird Shows Efficiency and Safety Potential for Drone Installation of Reliability Sensors

March 11th, 2026

Fredericksburg, Va. — Last month, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) collaborated with Richmond-based startup Linebird to install fault current indicators on cooperative-owned live power lines using a drone equipped with Linebird’s non-conductive payload system and new sensor-installing tool. The partnership is the result of a Virginia Power Innovation Program Award Linebird earned from the Virginia Department […]

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UMW Receives SCHEV Grant to Support Student Food Security

March 11th, 2026

The University of Mary Washington received a grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) earlier this year to support efforts addressing student food insecurity and campus hunger. UMW was awarded nearly $9,000 through SCHEV’s Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program, created through legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly last year […]

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