Mary Washington Hospital has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 11 adult procedures and conditions in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. The hospital was recognized for excellence in procedures and conditions such as COPD, diabetes, heart attack, hip replacement, lung cancer surgery, and more.
“This recognition is a testament to our physicians and staff’s unwavering commitment to patient care,” said Dr. Mike McDermott, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their healthcare providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience.
Overall, Mary Washington Hospital was ranked seventh among hospitals in Virginia and seventh among hospitals in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Mary Washington Healthcare has announced that providers from Elite Women’s Health will join its healthcare system.
Dr. Leedylyn Stadulis, Courtney Miller, Lauren Backy, Julie Flanagan, and Megan Pham will join Mary Washington Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) at a new Fredericksburg office located at 4710 Spotsylvania Parkway. Dr. Brittany Bowler will see patients at Mary Washington OBGYN at 1300 Hospital Drive.
Dr. Zeenat Patel will not join Mary Washington Medical Group and will establish her own practice, Elite Gynecology and Wellness, with Women’s Health Care Nurse Practioner Heather Pickett, focusing on gynecology and related health services. Elite Gynecology and Wellness will be located in Fredericksburg, VA, and will not offer obstetrical care.
The announcement follows the closing of several OBGYN practices in the Fredericksburg Area. Women’s Health and Surgery Center closed in March 2024 and Rappahannock Women’s Health closed in August 2023.
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is gearing up for its annual Free Community Baby Shower.
Following the success of last year’s event, which saw 1,000 attendees, this year promises to be even bigger and better. To accommodate the growing number of participants and enhance the experience, the event has been moved to a new location, offering more fun, education, and prizes for new and expecting mothers and their families.
The Free Community Baby Shower will feature 32 vendors, including notable names like Children’s National, Office of Vital Records, Storkpump, Little Fish Swimming, RACSB / Healthy Families, Fredericksburg Parent Gives, First Village Doula Services, Weecycled Wardrobe, and Gratefully Wearing Bairn. Mary Washington Healthcare’s own Women Services team will be present alongside a host of specialists. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Drs. Lethbridge (pediatrician), Arshad (MWH NICU medical director), Attridge (neonatologist), Helmly (GME director), Markowsky (Children’s National pediatric hospitalist), and Ismail (pediatric hospitalist medical director).
Certified lactation consultants, mental health counselors, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, NICU nurses, and many more professionals will be available to provide valuable information and support.
Attendees will have the chance to participate in raffles, receive goodie bags, and enjoy light refreshments. The Fredericksburg Police Department will also be on-site performing free car seat safety checks.
Mary Washington Healthcare invites everyone to join this joyous occasion and take advantage of the resources and services available. Journalists and photographers are encouraged to cover the event, capturing the stories and excitement that make this event unique for the community.
The event will occur Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, in Fredericksburg.
“On Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 people gathered in a Taco Bell parking lot less than a mile from the clinic’s doors with a shared aim: taking ownership of its now-precarious future. Many carried red signs with white lettering that read: “Support the Moss Free Clinic,” as well as hand-crafted messages critical of Mary Washington Healthcare, which decided it will cease discussions with the clinic’s Board of Directors regarding funding.” reports Fredericksburg Free Press.
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) donated more than 450 Easter baskets to children in need. This annual initiative aims to ensure that children in need receive treat-filled baskets during this holiday season.
For the past 11 years, MWHC has partnered with social service organizations in Fredericksburg city, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties to support those in need. Jennifer Maxwell, executive assistant of hospital operations at Stafford Hospital, has played a pivotal role in coordinating Easter basket drives across various departments during her seven-year tenure.
Rebecca Fizer and Laura Ward, from MWHC’s Administrative Professionals of Excellence (APEX) department, spearheaded the Easter basket collection efforts at the Mary Washington Hospital collection location.
Since the program’s inception, MWHC has collected more than 5,700 Easter baskets for distribution throughout Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties.
“On Monday night, the Moss Free Clinic issued a statement regarding its future, “proudly announcing its continued independence as a beacon of hope and healthcare for the underserved in the Fredericksburg area,” reports the Fredericksburg Free Press. “According to the statement, MWHC “honors the Moss Clinic’s decision to remain independent and plans to continue to support the Clinic by allowing it to use the MWHC facility it currently occupies for $1 per year.”
Davis retired from his job as head of Germanna's Educational Foundation and Gullickson's Special Assistant for Institutional Development on March 1 to take a volunteer position replacing Ron Branscome as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Mary Washington Healthcare, a $1 billion health system with two hospitals and 42 additional facilities across the Fredericksburg region.
"Bruce brought more than fundraising skills to his job as he led efforts to build the Stafford Center in North Stafford and a health science building in Locust Grove," said Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson in a press release. "He also brought a huge heart with a deep well of empathy for our students. His sense of genuine caring opened doors for students even in difficult economic times like the pandemic. Because of his commitment to students and passion for the work, Bruce succeeded in doing much more than allowing Germanna to expand. He allowed us to help students in need not only with money to help them cover tuition payments but also with basic needs like car repairs and gas and food."
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Mary Washington Healthcare: Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the three-year re-accreditation of Mary Washington Hospital’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Department by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Accreditation was received in all available modules which includes body, cardiac, head, spine, musculoskeletal, and MR Angiography. There were no recommendations for improvement.
The ACR is the gold standard in medical imaging. Receiving accreditation validates that the equipment and clinical images meet strict quality standards, and the physicians and technologists have the appropriate education and credentials to interpret and perform MRI imaging procedures.
To learn more about MWHC’s Imaging Services and locations to serve you, click here.
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Stafford Hospital commemorates its fifteenth anniversary in 2024. Opening its doors in 2009, Stafford Hospital quickly became a cornerstone of healthcare in the region, complementing the existing services and meeting the growing needs of the Stafford community.
Over the past decade and a half, Stafford Hospital has been a hub of healthcare activity, delivering thousands of babies and attending to hundreds of thousands of patients in the Emergency Department. The hospital owes much of its success to the efforts of its dedicated team, supported by numerous volunteers who have contributed countless hours of service.
In recent years, Stafford Hospital has expanded its services, introducing state-of-the-art facilities such as a cardiac catheterization lab and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These enhancements reflect the hospital’s commitment to advancing healthcare and meeting the evolving needs of its patients.
Innovations like the Virtual Nursing Program and the introduction of robotics in surgery further highlight Stafford Hospital’s dedication to excellence and patient-centered care. These advancements not only improve patient outcomes but also streamline operations, allowing staff to focus more on direct patient care.
Stafford Hospital’s impact extends beyond its walls through its Community Benefit Fund, which has awarded millions of dollars in grants to local nonprofit organizations. This demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing healthcare and supporting the community’s overall well-being.
While there will be no specific events or celebrations to mark this milestone, a hospital spokeswoman said the hospital’s focus remains steadfast on providing patient care and ensuring the health and well-being of its patients, staff, and community.
