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Health & Wellness
Novant Health Top Fundraiser in Prince William County March for Babies
May 21, 2013
On Sunday, April 28, Novant Health participated in the 75th anniversary of the March for Babies.
Sentara Offers Xoft System for Breast Cancer Patients
May 21, 2013
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center today announced that the Xoft® Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy System® is now available to treat patients with early stage breast cancer.
Sentara Unveils New System to Help Treat Heart Attack Patients
May 3, 2013
A new tool at will make it easier for heart attack patients to receive critical treatment when minutes matter mo
Prince William Health System to Host Healthcare Decision Forums
April 11, 2013
In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Prince William Health System will host two public forums on Monday, April 15, to discuss advance care planning, including advance directives
Sentara Plans National Healthcare Decisions Day Event
April 11, 2013
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).
Nurses Honored in Manassas
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March 24, 2013
Prince William Health System celebrated Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by honoring its board certified nurses.
Exceptional Women Sought for Awards
March 13, 2013
Mary Washington Healthcare is accepting nominations for the regional Spirit of Women Awards.
Hospital Hosting Seminar on Benefits of Brain Food
March 10, 2013
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) will host a free seminar and cooking demo, Brain Food: Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle, Tuesday, March 26 to share the latest about insomnia, headaches, and dementia—and how good food choices and a doctor’s care can ease common neurological ailments.
Raenell C. Williams, M.D., Joins Dominion Family Health in Woodbridge
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February 15, 2013
Raenell C. Williams, MD, has joined Dominion Family Health in Woodbridge.
Sentara Offering $1,000 Scholarships to High School Seniors
February 12, 2013
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in a healthcare or medical related field.
‘Grow Your Health’ Festival to Focus on Nutrition, Local Food
February 4, 2013
The Grow Your Health Wellness Festival, a project of the Northern Virginia Whole Foods Nutrition Meetup Group, will be held on March 10, 2013 from noon – 5 p.m. at Woodson High School in Fairfax.
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Workshop Scheduled Wednesday
January 29, 2013
Coping with Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult, so that’s why an area senior citizens home wants to help families recognize the signs of the disease.
Hospital Holding ‘Day of Dance’ Event at Area Malls
January 28, 2013
Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg invites the community to dance in the streets in February.