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Mary Washington Healthcare earns national recognition for high-quality stroke care. The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines(R)- Stroke Gold Plus award for demonstrating commitment to delivering evidence-based, life-saving stroke care FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 27, 2026) - Mary Washington Healthcare has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(R)- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award in recognition of its commitment to delivering timely, evidence-based stroke care that improves patient outcomes, reduces disability, and saves lives. In addition, Mary Washington Healthcare earned the association's Target: Stroke(SM) Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes(TM) Honor Roll recognitions. These awards recognize hospitals that achieve rapid treatment times for eligible stroke patients and implement high standards of care for patients with Type 2 diabetes, a major risk factor for stroke. Stroke is the number four cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and supporting faster recovery. Get With The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association into hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program designed to improve stroke care through consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize long-term effects of stroke and help prevent death. "This recognition reflects Mary Washington Healthcare's commitment to delivering the highest quality stroke care by adhering to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines," said Omar Saeed, MD, Stroke Medical Director, Mary Washington Neurology. "Get With The Guidelines helps our teams put proven science into practice every day. Research shows this approach can support better recovery, with the ultimate goal of helping people in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas live longer, healthier lives." "Every minute matters when someone is experiencing a stroke. This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, emergency medical services partners, and care teams who work together to ensure patients receive rapid, evidence-based treatment. Our goal is to give every stroke patient the best possible opportunity for recovery and a return to their daily lives," said Susan Halpin, Program Manager of Stroke Services, Mary Washington Healthcare. Each year, participating hospitals qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality stroke care. In addition to following clinical treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also provide education to help people manage their recovery and ongoing health at home. "We are proud to recognize Mary Washington Healthcare for its commitment to caring for people experiencing stroke," said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. "Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, including greater likelihood of being discharged home, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates - a meaningful benefit for health care systems, families and communities." Mary Washington Hospital also met specific scientific guidelines as a Primary Stroke Center, featuring a comprehensive system for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted through the emergency department with stroke symptoms. About Mary Washington Healthcare Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 397-bed tertiary hospital; Stafford Hospital, a 174-bed community hospital; four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of patients' ability to pay. For more information about its services and facilities, visit mwhc.com. About Get With The Guidelines(R) Get With The Guidelines(R) is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.

Mary Washington Healthcare and Medical Center Radiologists announce new affiliation to strengthen imaging services. Fredericksburg, VA - (July 23, 2026) - Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) and Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) today announced a new affiliation that will strengthen and unify radiology services across the region, ensuring continued access to high-quality, reliable care. Beginning February 1, 2027, MCR will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient imaging services across Mary Washington Healthcare. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to clinical excellence, patient access, and long-term stability in radiology services. There will be no disruption of imaging services during this transition, including mammography and women's health services. Patients currently receiving care at any outpatient Mary Washington Medical Imaging facility or as an inpatient at Mary Washington Hospital or Stafford Hospital will continue to receive the same high-quality care across all locations throughout the Mary Washington Healthcare system. Similarly, there will be no disruption to staffing for outpatient or inpatient imaging services. Staff members at these locations are employees of Mary Washington Healthcare and that will not change. "This affiliation reflects a deliberate, long-term strategy to strengthen radiology services and ensure stability and continuity of care for patients across the region. It is an important step forward for Mary Washington Healthcare and the patients and families served every day," said Christopher Newman, MD, MWHC President and CEO. "Medical Center Radiologists brings decades of experience and a strong reputation for quality. Together, we will ensure continued access to the high standard of imaging care the community expects." Medical Center Radiologists is the oldest and one of the largest radiology groups in Virginia, with more than 70 years of experience serving patients across the commonwealth. With more than 90 radiologists and physician assistants, including fellowship-trained subspecialists across nine imaging areas, MCR is the only hybrid academic-private group in the commonwealth, serving as the primary radiology practice for Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. "MCR is proud to partner with Mary Washington Healthcare," said Robert Post, M.D., MCR president. "This new relationship allows both organizations to build on a shared commitment to patient care, quality, and access, while preparing for the future needs of the region." MCR has a long history of participating in medical school education, residency training, and fellowship training. MWHC and MCR are excited to work together on the proposed new medical school, working with existing and new residencies and fellowships, as well as initiating new radiology training. The affiliation seeks to create an environment that not only provides high-quality care but also builds a sustainable environment for physicians to train and create practices in the community. This effort will support the long-term availability of highly trained specialists and strengthen access to care across the Fredericksburg region. Patients will continue to schedule and receive imaging services as they do today, with no immediate changes to appointments, locations, or processes. The transition to MCR will be carefully coordinated to ensure a consistent and reliable patient experience. "This affiliation establishes a strong foundation for the future of imaging services at Mary Washington Healthcare, with a focus on quality, access, and meeting the evolving needs of patients and providers across the region," Dr. Newman said. Additional information will be shared as the transition approaches. About Mary Washington Healthcare Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 397-bed tertiary hospital; Stafford Hospital, a 174-bed community hospital; four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of patients' ability to pay. For more information about its services and facilities, visit mwhc.com. About Medical Center Radiologists Medical Center Radiologists (MCR) is the largest radiology practice in southern Virginia, with more than 70 years of experience providing diagnostic and interventional imaging services. MCR is committed to high-quality care, clinical expertise, and advancing the field of radiology through education and collaboration.

Mary Washington Healthcare cancer center earns national breast care re-accreditation. * Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce * 13 hrs ago * 0 Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (June 23, 2026) - Mary Washington Healthcare has earned re-accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered breast care. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, excluding skin cancers. NAPBC accredited programs follow a model that supports a multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring patients have access to coordinated services across the continuum, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. People are also reading... The accreditation sets rigorous standards for breast centers and promotes ongoing evidence-based care, continuous quality improvement, and enhanced patient outcomes. "Continuing to earn NAPBC accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering coordinated, compassionate and high-quality care for our patients," said Jennifer Freeland, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Associate Vice President, Nursing Operations, Ambulatory Services for Mary Washington Healthcare. "This recognition underscores the dedication of our physicians, nurses and care teams who work collaboratively to ensure every patient receives comprehensive support throughout their journey." "Breast cancer care is most effective when it is coordinated across specialties," said Maithreyi Sarma, MD, Mary Washington Medical Oncology. "Maintaining this accreditation affirms that our program meets national standards for multidisciplinary care and continues to provide our patients access to advanced, evidence-based treatment close to home." As an NAPBC-accredited institution, Mary Washington Healthcare is also recognized as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies an institution's dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches, while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step. The Surgical Quality Partner designation lets patients know that the health system is dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement and has been verified or accredited by the ACS. Patients can trust that the care they receive at Surgical Quality Partner hospitals adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality. "ACS quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience, and participation is an important measure of a hospital's surgical quality," said Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director and CEO of the American College of Surgeons. "As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, Mary Washington Healthcare has demonstrated its commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous improvement." This content is sourced from Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. It reflects the author's views and has not been edited by our newsroom. It may have been generated using AI assistance.