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Published May 17, 2025 at 8:00AM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Mary Washington Hospital has installed a new antenna system to help first responders communicate more clearly when responding to emergencies inside the hospital.

According to a press release from Mary Washington Healthcare, the hospital’s new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) cost $268,000 and is designed to boost radio signals throughout the hospital, improving communication in areas where coverage is typically poor. Hospitals, with their thick walls and complex layouts, are some of the toughest places for emergency radios to work correctly.

Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Healthcare Appoints Dr. Christopher Newman as New CEO

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 3, 2025 at 2:22PM

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has appointed Dr. Christopher Newman, MD, MBA, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Newman, who has been with MWHC since 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, takes over following the departure of Dr. Michael McDermott, who served as CEO since 2015.

McDermott announced his resignation in December 2024 to become the President and CEO of Montage Health, a healthcare system based in Monterey, California. McDermott expanded services during his tenure at MWHC, strengthened the system’s financial position, and advanced its reputation as a leading healthcare provider in the region, according to a press release.

Press Release

New Stafford African American Heritage Trail Debuts, Celebrating Black History Month

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 21, 2025 at 5:30AM | Updated February 21, 2025 at 10:09PM

Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

Stafford County is making history with the launch of the Stafford African American Heritage Trail, a new initiative designed to highlight the county’s rich African American history. The trail, developed in collaboration with the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Geography, local historians, and community members, officially debuts this week as part of Black History Month celebrations.

Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Deuntay Diggs, announced the trail’s opening at the board meeting on February 18, 2025. “This trail system is part of Discover Stafford’s commitment to sharing the complete story of the county’s history,” Diggs stated. “By walking this trail, residents and visitors can learn about the powerful contributions of African Americans to our community and honor their legacy.”

News

New Year’s Babies Arrive at Mary Washington, Stafford Hospitals

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2025 at 3:00PM

Christopher, Erica, and baby Kylah, Mary Washington Hospital [Photo: Mary Washington Hospital]

Mary Washington Hospital celebrated the arrival of the Fredericksburg region’s first baby of the new year.

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Local Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Surge as Mycoplasma Infections Rise

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published December 13, 2024 at 1:00PM

Local families may have noticed an increase in children being diagnosed with pneumonia this fall. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed the increase in November with a statement noting Emergency Room visits with a pneumonia diagnosis tripled the week of November 10-17 compared to the prior two years.

Additionally, a number of public schools have reported clusters of students with pneumonia and unspecified respiratory illnesses to VDH.

Fredericksburg

Health Dept., Hospital Seek Community Input for Health Assessment

By Teresa Davidson

Published November 25, 2024 at 10:53AM | Updated January 18, 2025 at 1:13PM

Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare Seek Community Input for Health Assessment

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Features

Mary Washington Hospice’s Seventh Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $30,000

By Teresa Davidson

Published November 21, 2024 at 9:57AM

Mary Washington Hospital

Mary Washington Hospice hosted its seventh annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on Thursday, November 14. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory.

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Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Hospital First in Region to Use Special Heart Pump

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:32AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Mary Washington Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using the Impella RP Flex, a heart pump that temporarily supports patients in cardiogenic shock due to acute right heart failure.

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Fredericksburg

Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare Announce Launch of 2025 Community Health Assessment

By Aya Karouane

Published September 16, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

The Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare are launching the 2025 Community Health Assessment for Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford counties, and Fredericksburg, building on their 2022 collaboration.

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Mary Washington Healthcare Expands Midwifery Services Amid Local Women’s Health Office Closures

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 12, 2024 at 9:30AM

Mary Washington Healthcare's Midwives (Photo | Mary Washington Healthcare)

Mary Washington Healthcare has launched a new midwifery program, the largest of its kind in the region.

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