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Sentara donates $25,000 to PWCCF Back-to-School Event

Published August 8, 2023 at 10:14AM

Photo: L to R: Valerie Keane, Vice President of Operations at SNVMC; Dr. Alice Tang, SNVMC Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Vanessa Gattis, President of PWCCF; Christy Grabus, SNVMC Chief Nursing Officer; Michele Eckhardt, SNVMC Physician and Community Relations.

Sentara Health: “Sentara Health is a sponsor of the Prince William County Community Foundation’s (PWCCF) 2023 Back-to-School Community Event, contributing $25,000 through its Sentara Cares initiative.”

The 2022 Back-to-School Community Event drew more than 2,500 community members with over 40 sponsors. The event distributed 1,000 backpacks, 400 food boxes, and countless resources from community partners to families in Prince William County. PWCCF expects this year’s event to reach even more community members.

Free Community Events to Prep Children for School

By Sentara | Content Partner

Published August 2, 2023 at 9:32AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

To help ensure every child in Prince William County has a healthy start to the new school year, vaccines, dental screenings and cleanings, and school supplies will be offered at no charge during a two-day Community Back-to-School Event on August 11 and 12:

The free vaccine and dental clinic will take place on Friday, August 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations:

SNVMC recognized for excellence in lactation care

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 12:00PM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) in Woodbridge, Virginia, has received the IBCLC Care Award for excellence in providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families and in recognition of its staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) credential.”

“Presented by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®), the IBCLC Care Award also demonstrates that SNVMC has completed activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.”

Volunteers sought for pop-up clinic in Luray

By Madina Habib

Published July 12, 2023 at 5:00PM | Updated July 12, 2023 at 5:25PM

Remote Area Medical: “RAM urgently needs volunteers to help provide free dental, vision and medical Remote Area Medical services to the Luray, Va. and surrounding communities on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.”

The two-day clinic is to be held at Luray High School, located at 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray. RAM is also in general need of support volunteers to set up on Sep 29, and to take down on Oct 1. Individuals do not need to work on the medical field in order to volunteer as general support.

Rappahannock Women’s Health Center closing in August

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:51AM

To our valued patients, It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the closing of RWHC.

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Sentara Medical Center and Potomac Urology reach prostate care milestone

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:36AM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) and Potomac Urology are celebrating the 750th case using Aquablation therapy for the treatment of enlarged or swollen prostate in men.”

“This milestone places SNVMC among a handful of hospitals in the U.S. to treat 750 patients or more using this innovative therapy.”

Kaine and Warner look to permanently expand Medicare telehealth services

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 6:48AM

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“The federal government dictates how Medicare and self-insured plans cover telemedicine, whereas Medicaid and fully insured private plans fall within the purview of the states.”

“Expansion of Medicare coverage of telehealth services has always been the goal of the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act, which was first introduced in 2016 and has not yet been passed, though it has been reintroduced in each successive Congress and parts have been codified into law.”

Mary Washington Regional Cancer Center accredited

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 6:00AM

Mary Washington Hospital

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted accredited status to Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center.

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Mary Washington Healthcare free community baby shower

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 3, 2023 at 9:00AM

New and soon-to-be parents, bring your family and join Mary Washington Healthcare for a free community baby shower.

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Inova gifted $75 Million for hospital’s heart and vascular programs

By Potomac Local News

Published May 26, 2023 at 1:16PM

Inova: “Today Inova announced a transformational gift from long-time supporters of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar, to support the hospital system’s heart and vascular programs. The Schars’ gift of $75 million – one of the largest to advance heart health in the country – will accelerate innovative cardiovascular care in Northern Virginia through the enhancement and expansion of what will become “Inova Schar Heart and Vascular.” The funds will be used to grow specialty services; focus on research, outreach, prevention and early diagnosis; recruit and retain top care team talent; and promote health equity across the Northern Virginia region.”

“The Schars have given or pledged more than $126 million to Inova Health System since 1993, including a $50 million gift in 2015 to establish the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Seeking to expand the impact of their latest gift, the Schars are also challenging the Northern Virginia community to match their pledge.”