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Virginia ARTfactory to host free Valentine’s Day ‘Sculpting Your Inner World’ wellness workshop

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
Join us for this exciting and hands on workshop from our ARTful Wellness Series, brought to you by UVA Health! [Submitted Post].

“Using simple sculpting techniques, you will create a small, abstract or figurative sculpture from earthenware clay that represents a feeling, a goal, or a part of your inner world,” the organization stated. “This workshop will be a powerful and cathartic exercise in self-reflection.”

The free wellness workshop will be held on Valentine’s Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will take home their finished clay pieces to air-dry and complete as they wish. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. The class is offered in collaboration with UVA Health.

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New Year’s Babies: Local Hospitals Welcome the First Newborns of 2026

By Potomac Local News
A family celebrates the first baby born in the Fredericksburg region in 2026 at Mary Washington Hospital. The baby was born at 12:55 a.m. on Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy of Mary Washington Healthcare)

The arrival of 2026 brought more than fireworks and celebrations across the region — it welcomed some of our newest residents.

Hospitals in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Manassas marked the start of the New Year by welcoming their first babies of 2026, each arrival bringing joy, hope, and a memorable beginning for families and medical teams.

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UVA Health opens expanded Specialty Care Manassas on Stonewall Road

By Potomac Local News

UVA Health has officially opened its new multispecialty clinic, UVA Health Specialty Care Manassas, at 8691 Stonewall Road. The move brings together its former OB/GYN and urology practices — formerly located on Sudley Road and Forestwood Lane — under one modern roof.

That consolidation, which began taking patients on August 18, 2025, gives the Manassas community — and patients of UVA Health Prince William Medical Center — a more convenient, spacious, and coordinated outpatient experience.

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OB/GYN and Urology Clinics Are Moving to a New Spot in Manassas—Here’s What That Means for You

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – UVA Health said it’s opening a new multispecialty clinic in Manassas. Starting Monday, August 18, patients can head to 8691 Stonewall Road for OB/GYN and urology care—all under one roof.

The move brings together two existing offices from Sudley Road and Forestwood Lane, giving patients a more convenient, upgraded space just minutes from UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. Appointments already scheduled will automatically shift to the new spot—no action needed from patients.

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Bird Blamed for Power Outage at UVA Prince William Medical Center; Second Manassas Outage in a Week

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. — A bird caused a power outage at UVA Prince William Medical Center on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, marking the second disruption to the city’s electric service in less than a week and raising new questions about the reliability and cost of Manassas’ electric utility.

City officials said the bird came into contact with utility lines near the hospital, damaging a transformer. The hospital, which has three backup power options, quickly switched to an alternate source, restoring power soon after the incident. However, the hospital later experienced a separate internal breaker trip, leaving one building without electricity for a short time.

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Is Bird Flu a Threat to Humans? UVA Expert Explains

By Uriah Kiser
UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

As bird flu cases continue to rise in the U.S., UVA Health infectious diseases expert Dr. Patrick Jackson provided insights into the latest developments and potential risks during a media briefing. With over 60 confirmed human cases nationwide and recent detections in birds across Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware, concerns about the virus’s spread have resurfaced.

Jackson reassured the public that while the presence of bird flu in Virginia is noteworthy, it does not significantly change the risk level for humans. “We’ve known for a long time that H5N1 influenza, in its current strain, is widely distributed in wild bird populations,” he said. “The fact that it’s been detected in poultry operations in Virginia was something we expected to happen sooner or later.”

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UVA Health/Germanna Community College Program Receives $75K Boost

By Aya Karouane
[Image: Pixabay]

Press Release:

The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF) has granted $75,000 to UVA Health to support its mission to build a strong foundation of healthcare workers in the Culpeper Region. The grant is for a Regional Collaborative Program Coordinator, who will be the central point of contact for the new initiative that will enhance and strengthen connections among key Culpeper stakeholders in education and healthcare.

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