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Stroke Program Manager Susan Halpin and Neurosurgeon Dr. John Muse outline major advancements in neurological care now available at Mary Washington Healthcare. They discuss how expanded capabilities are improving outcomes for stroke patients, including updates on the thrombectomy program, which allows specialists to remove large clots quickly and dramatically reduce long-term disability.
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Dr. Whittaker also spotlights cutting-edge advancements in surgical techniques and technology that are transforming care and improving recovery times. For information visit breastcare.mwhc.com.
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Parenting is demanding even in the best of times. When you’re carrying the weight of loss and heartache, those daily tasks—feeding breakfast, helping with homework, tucking in at night—can feel overwhelming. How do you hold space for your own grief while also showing up fully for your family? How do you find moments of connection, joy, and resilience amid sorrow?
Pawan Barot, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint repair and replacement. He recently visited Town Talk to discuss advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths.
Resources are linked at StrongAsaMother.mwhc.com
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Motherhood is full of joy—but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. In this powerful first episode of our InsideMWHC maternal mental health series, three moms get real about postpartum struggles, breaking the silence around what too often goes unspoken. Tune in as they share their personal stories, confront the stigma, and offer honest advice and hope to anyone feeling overwhelmed. You are not alone—let’s start the conversation.
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Visit Mary Washington Medical Oncology to learn more.
Donna R. Morris, CRA, BS, R.T. (R) (MR)
Visit Hospice.mwhc.com to learn more about Mary Washington Hospice and our grief support services.
For more information on Dr. Findley, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/find-a-doctor/clarence-m-findley-md-phd-mba-facc-fscai/.
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Marty Heins, practice manager of the Mary Washington Weight Loss Center, visited Town Talk with Ted to chat about the weight loss programs offered: weight loss (bariatric) surgery and a 12-week medical weight loss program called “Moving Forward”. Marty also shared her own weight loss journey and talked about the need to make lifestyle changes. Weightloss.mwhc.com
To learn more about pediatric occupational therapy, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/pediatric-therapy/pediatric-occupational-therapy/.
Learn more about Mary Washington Hospice at hospice.mwhc.com.
To learn more about speech therapy at Mary Washington Pediatrics, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/pediatric-therapy/pediatric-speech-therapy/.
To learn more about Mary Washington Pediatric Therapy, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/pediatric-therapy/.
We know the loss of a pregnancy can be devastating and overwhelming, but please know you are not alone. There are times when—despite the best efforts of parents, physicians and the availability of the best technology—death occurs through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. We understand you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions and we are here to help through this most difficult of times.
Kaitlin Pond is a physician assistant at Mary Washington Pediatrics. She just published her very first children's book called The Art of Being a Heart which teaches children all about the heart and how to keep it healthy.
Dr. Ilić is a breast and endocrine surgeon at Mary Washington General Surgery. She visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about the thyroid and parathyroid along with Hidden Scar Certification and being a high volume surgeon.
Janelle Heyl went into labor when she was only 30 weeks pregnant. Thankfully, she lived only a mile from Mary Washington Hospital and the Level III NICU. Hear Janelle's account of baby Blakely's birth and her 60-day stay in the NICU.
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Adam Knudson, MD, Medical Director of Mary Washington Healthcare Hospice Services, sat down with Ted Schubel from Town Talk to talk about hospice services and the upcoming Light Up a Life Illumination.
Learn more about the MWHC Wellness Program at Wellness.mwhc.com.
September 18 is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD). NHAAD brings attention to issues related to HIV among older Americans, including new infections among older adults and adults over 50 aging with HIV.
Stephanie Goldberg, MD, visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about the new Graduate Medical Education program at Mary Washington Healthcare. Dr. Goldberg is the Vice President and Designated Institutional Officer of the GME.
Mary Washington Healthcare in partnership with Stafford Soccer presented a live Ask the Expert event on ACL injuries in young athletes. This is the audio recording of the live event.
Join two of Mary Washington Healthcare’s physical therapists as they chat with Ted Schubel on Town Talk about physical therapy, the importance of communication with your therapist, and all the ways PT can help you recover and get back to your regular activities.
Pediatricians Blair Ryland Lethbridge, DO, and Rhonda W. Savaria, MD, from Mary Washington Pediatrics offer tips and solutions—and cautions about what NOT to do—to feed your baby safely during the formula shortage.
Dr. Alex Na, Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery at Mary Washington Hospital, and Mike Brown, Cardiac Surgery Program Manager, Mary Washington Hospital, sat down with Ted Schubel on Town Talk to talk about the latest advancements and technology at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.
Mary Washington Hospital Clinical Research Nurse Christine Emery talked with Ted Schubel on Town Talk about the history of local research and what’s taking place right now–a Low Dose CT study.
Snowden at Fredericksburg has two outpatient programs for those in need of intensive therapy or substance abuse counseling. The Partial Hospitalization Program goes five days a week for seven hours each day. Most patients attend for two weeks, and the day includes group therapy, medication management, art and music therapy, and meditation.
Marty Heins, practice manager at Mary Washington Weight Loss Center, sat down with Ted Schubel to talk about the Weight Loss Center and the recent accreditation of the Surgical Weight Loss program at Mary Washington Hospital.
Dr. Richard Erwin from Mary Washington Pediatrics talks with Ted Schubel on Town Talk about COVID-19 and kids and whether your child should be vaccinated. Dr. Erwin talks about flu shots, keeping your kids safe and healthy during the winter and how to handle the holidays.
Does your child struggle with bedwetting? Do you feel like you've tried every trick in the book? The pelvic floor therapy program at Rehabilitation Services of Stafford at Stafford Hospital has a pediatric program designed with your child in mind.
At her heaviest, René was 338 pounds and had just learned she was pre-diabetic, had high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Her doctor recommended surgical weight loss, so René made an appointment with Dr. Denis Halmi at the Mary Washington Weight Loss Center, and her weight loss journey began. She has lost almost 200 pounds and has a new outlook on life.
Bringing a newborn home can be scary, especially if you've never been a parent before. Kimberley Good, BSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, is the Coordinator of Parent Child Education Department at the Family Birth Place at Mary Washington Hospital.
The Mary Washington Healthcare Stroke Awareness program aims to increase community awareness about stroke. Despite progress in stroke prevention and improvements in medical care, stroke remains the fifth leading cause of death and the major cause of long-term disability in adults in the United States. Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing stroke and getting the right treatment quickly can save lives and lead to improved outcomes. In this presentation, we define stroke, review the time-sensitive treatments for stroke and discuss how you can be "stroke smart" by learning the three R’s” of stroke: reduce risk, recognize symptoms with BE-FAST, and respond immediately by calling 9-1-1!
Dr. Rachel Coggins visited Ted Schubel on Town Talk to talk about physical medicine and the work she does with cancer and stroke patients.
Dr. Norman Bernstein from Mary Washington Infectious Diseases has been treating patients with HIV for decades. Some of his first patients are still living long, healthy lives. We talked with him about HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day and how treatments have advanced over the years.
Nicole Hinkle-Klaus and Shari Deneke with Mary Washington Healthcare visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about the programs and work of Mary Washington Healthcare Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. They also discussed how to establish heart-healthy habits.
Dr. Brian McDermott, orthopedic surgeon with Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, visited Ted Schubel at Town Talk to talk about the benefits of ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ Hip Replacement.
Dr. Daniel Geisler of Mary Washington General Surgery talks about colorectal surgery. He’s international recognized as a pioneer of the single-port colorectal surgery procedures. Learn more about Dr. Geisler at https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/General-Surgery-Lee-s-Hill.aspx.
Jody Long is a diabetes educator with Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services. In this episode she talks about different apps that could help you manage your diabetes, ranging from exercise to calorie trackers to meditation.
Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services is dedicated to providing quality education and support for individuals with diabetes. #insideMWHC talked with diabetes educators Laura Eubanks, BS, RD, CDCES, CPT; and Parminder Singh, BSN, RN, CDCES, about some common myths and misunderstandings many people have when it comes to managing their diabetes.
Valerie Lemelin, RN, and Donna R Rolle, RN, both started as nurses in labor and delivery before discovering a passion for helping new moms get started breastfeeding.
Dr. Margaret Villers talks about care available in the region and the future of maternal fetal medicine at Mary Washington Healthcare.
Dr. Arun Chhabra, Stroke Medical Director of Mary Washington Hospital, joined #insideMWHC to talk about stroke. Learn about the different types of stroke, what to look for in yourself or someone you know, and how to lower your risk factors. He also talks about how important it is to get treatment right away.
Dr. Denis Halmi (virtually) visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel for a great discussion about surgical weight loss at the new Mary Washington Weight Loss Center. Studies have shown that weight loss surgery can help you resolve or improve leading causes of heart disease including diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormalities in lipids, and obstructive sleep apnea.
#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about postpartum depression, baby blues, and the vast range of feelings new moms may experience after giving birth.
Karen Bayer is a retired Fairfax County Public Schools educator of 31 years, and is also retired military. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 65, it was the beginning of a life-changing journey for the professional mobile DJ and small home business entrepreneur.
On April 30, MWHC held our third virtual town hall on Facebook to update the Fredericksburg community on COVID-19 in our region. We heard from Dr. Mike McDermott, President & CEO; Dr. Christopher Newman, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operations Officer; and Eileen Dohmann, Chief Nursing Officer. The discussion included information on COVID-19 testing, re-starting scheduled surgeries and procedures on May 4, and encouraging the community to seek medical care at our facilities.
Medical Director Dr. Joshua Attridge and Nurse Manager Nancy Young talk about Mary Washington Hospital’s Level III NICU: services available, the neonatal transport team and involving parents in the plan of care.
#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about strategies to help your child identify and express emotion, and steps to take if you feel like your child is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts.
Mary Washington Healthcare hosted our second virtual community town hall on April 16, convening a panel of experts to discuss the serious public health issue of COVID-19. This virtual town hall was open and free to the public.
Mary Washington Healthcare hosted a virtual community town hall on Facebook on April 1 with a panel of experts addressing the serious public health issue of the coronavirus.
Bonnie Neely had both of her knees replaced in 2019, and she had such a positive experience at Mary Washington Hospital that she contacted #insideMWHC to tell her story. Both her surgeries were performed by Dr. Brian McDermott of Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA. You'll also hear from him as he talks about what to expect with joint replacement at Mary Washington Healthcare.
Dr. Erica McBride visited Ted Schubel in the NewsTalk 1230AM WFVA studios. Dr. McBride is a physician with Mary Washington Rheumatology and has a great discussion with Ted on arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal pain disorders.
Ted Schubel of Town Talk on 1230 WFVA sat down with Dr. Rhonda Winchester, a pediatrician with Mary Washington Pediatrics. Dr. Winchester's interest in medicine started early when her sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Christopher Richards visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about sports medicine at Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA. Dr. Richards talks about minimally invasive and open treatment of knee and shoulder injuries and cartilage restoration.
Ted Schubel of Town Talk on 1230 WFVA sat down with Dr. Blair Ryland of Mary Washington Pediatrics. Dr. Ryland was a collegiate gymnast at Stanford and became interested in medicine when she starting seeing a pediatric sports medicine doctor in high school.
Dr. Kurian Thott is the medical director of Stafford Hospital's gynecological surgery program. Stafford Hospital has been designated a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) since 2014, with a redesignation in 2017. In this podcast, Dr. Thott talks about GYN symptoms that should prompt you to visit your doctor for treatment. He also talks about the benefits of minimally invasive surgery, including reduced pain levels and faster recovery time.
Dr. Markowsky joined #insideMWHC to talk about cold and flu season and how best to keep your family healthy this year.
Please share with family and friends who have been diagnosed or who are exhibiting any of the symptoms Laura talks about in the podcast.
- What is surgical weight loss?
- Is surgical weight loss the right choice for me?
- What are the types of surgical weight loss?
- How do you prepare for surgery?
- What are the risks?
- Will my insurance cover the surgery?
- What are some benefits to having surgical weight loss?
- Why should I choose Mary Washington Hospital?
- Do you use robotic surgery equipment?
- How can I find out more?
We had the opportunity recently to sit down with Eileen Dohmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Kim Smart, Grant Manager for the Mary Washington and Stafford Hospital Foundations; and Gail Perkins and Sarah Alley, Forensic Nurses at MWH.
Jody Long, RD, Diabetes Educator with Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services, sat down with #insideMWHC to give us her top 10 tips for navigating the holidays with diabetes.
