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$98,000 grant awarded to Youth For Tomorrow

Published September 13, 2023 at 9:48AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Sentara Health: “Sentara Health is proud to continue its support of Youth For Tomorrow (YFT), a non-profit providing a range of services to support at-risk youth and families in Northern Virginia.”

“On August 24, leaders from Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) presented YFT with a $98,000 grant in support of behavioral health services. The evening included a buffet dinner hosted by YFT and a presentation of the play, ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ that Sentara brought to the YFT campus in Bristow. A panel discussion with behavioral health professionals followed the production allowing the audience to share in the themes explored through the one-actor play.”

Aquia Creek reopens for swimming after sewage spill

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 1, 2023 at 9:29AM

An aerial view of Aquia Landing park at the Potomac River and Aquia Creek. [Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

“The section was closed August 25, due to a release of raw sewage in the area. The waterway reopened for recreational activities effective today August 30, 2023. The Rappahannock Area Health District has monitored water quality in the waterway since the raw sewage release occurred, and water sampling results confirm that the area is now safe for recreational water activities.”

“For more information regarding recreation water safety tips, visit SwimHealthyVA.com.“

American Storke Association honors Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 1, 2023 at 9:25AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Sentara Health: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) is honored to receive national recognition for excellence from American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, and the American College of Cardiology. The recent awards represent outstanding stroke and cardiovascular care provided by SNVMC.”

“SNVMC on Stroke Honor Roll: For providing excellent stroke care, leading to more lives saved and shorter recovery times, SNVMC has been honored with Gold Plus recognition from American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s joint ‘Get With the Guidelines’ (GWTG) Awards.”

Swimming advisory issued for Aquia Creek in Stafford County

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 28, 2023 at 10:51AM

An aerial view of Aquia Landing park at the Potomac River and Aquia Creek. [Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

“Repairs to the sewage main have been completed. The absence of rain events since the completion of the repairs may allow the sewage to concentrate in some areas, and it is not possible at this time to know the impact of sewage on the creek. There are no concerns about contamination of the drinking water supply.”

To prevent illness, people should:

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

By Madina Habib

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

Rappahannock Women’s Health Center: “To our valued patients, It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the closing of RWHC. Please bear with us over the next few days as we will put out more information on how to obtain your records. This was not an easy decision, and we understand for some, this will be difficult. We will do everything we can to make this a smooth transition for all. We will be open through mid-August.”

The firm did not provide a reason for the closure. It provided OB-GYN care for women at two locations, 1071 Care Way, Suite 101, in Fredericksburg, and 9701 Hospital Blvd, Suite 101, in Spotsylvania.

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.”