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Podiatric care expansion at MWHC. Mary Washington Healthcare expands podiatric care with addition of two Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Growing team increases access to specialized foot and ankle care in the Fredericksburg region Fredericksburg, Va. (October 5, 2026) - Mary Washington Healthcare is expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care with the addition of podiatric surgeons Lisa Grant-McDonald, DPM, and Joshua Green, DPM, to Mary Washington Orthopedics. Lisa Grant-McDonald, DPM, specializes in adult foot and ankle care, with a focus on reconstruction, limb deformity, diabetic foot care and limb salvage. She completed advanced fellowship training through the St. Francis Hospital System following a three-year residency with the Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foot and Ankle Department. Board certified in foot surgery and rearfoot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Grant-McDonald has a special interest in external fixation and limb-deformity correction, previously serving as fellowship director for the Eastern Virginia Adult Reconstruction and Limb Salvage Fellowship Program. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in stem cell and regenerative medicine at Old Dominion University. "Patients with complex foot and ankle conditions can benefit from specialized care that considers not only the immediate problem but also their long-term mobility and quality of life," said Dr. Grant-McDonald. "I'm excited to join Mary Washington Orthopedics and help expand access to advanced foot and ankle care for the patients and communities we serve." Joshua Green, DPM, is fellowship trained in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery as well as limb salvage, with experience in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, tendon and ligament repair, and soft-tissue coverage and closure. He provides both surgical and nonsurgical care for lower-extremity conditions, with a focus on improving mobility, function and quality of life. Dr. Green earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University and holds master's degrees in biology from Mississippi College and biomedical science from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was recognized with the Michael L. Stone Outstanding Professional Conduct Award at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference. "My goal is to understand the conditions that affect each patient and develop a treatment plan that helps them return to the activities they enjoy," said Dr. Green. "I'm looking forward to being part of the Mary Washington Orthopedics team and providing both surgical and nonsurgical options to help patients move and feel their best." Drs. Grant-McDonald and Green join Michael Bowen, DPM, FACFAS, to increase access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients throughout the Fredericksburg region. Dr. Bowen is a fellowship-trained, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in major reconstructive surgery, arthroscopy, complex fractures, minimally invasive procedures, and other trauma of the foot and ankle. He completed a three-year surgical foot-and-ankle residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This highly skilled team provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, from common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bunions and fractures to complex reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery and limb salvage. Patients have access to podiatry care at Mary Washington Orthopedics locations in Fredericksburg and Stafford. Click here or call 540-373-4602 to learn more about foot and ankle services or to schedule an appointment. 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 teaching hospital; Stafford Hospital, a 174-bed community teaching 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.

Specialized Neurological Care for Women at MWHC. Mary Washington Healthcare Offers Specialized Neurological Care for Women Women's Neurology Clinic addresses neurological health through pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal milestones. Fredericksburg, Va. (September 14, 2026) - Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has launched a Women's Neurology Clinic to provide specialized care for women whose neurological conditions may be affected by hormonal changes throughout their lives. Led by Barbara "Bobbie" Decker, MD, MSCE, a neurologist and epilepsy specialist with Mary Washington Neurology, the clinic provides coordinated care for women with conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, migraine and multiple sclerosis. The program offers individualized care through family planning, pregnancy, the postpartum period, perimenopause and menopause. "Hormonal milestones can have a significant impact on neurological conditions," said Dr. Decker. "Our goal is to provide proactive counseling and care so women can make informed decisions about their health at every stage of life." The clinic provides: * Preconception and family planning counseling * Neurological care during pregnancy and postpartum * Guidance on contraception and medication interactions * Evaluation and management of neurological symptoms during perimenopause and menopause The program emphasizes close collaboration among neurologists, OB/GYNs and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to ensure women receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs. "Women shouldn't have to navigate their neurological health and reproductive health as two separate issues," said Dr. Decker. "We want to make sure every member of a patient's care team is part of the same conversation." Specialized women's neurology services are often available only at large academic medical centers. Through the Women's Neurology Clinic, MWHC is bringing this coordinated model of care to the Fredericksburg region, expanding access to expert neurological care close to home. More information about Mary Washington Healthcare's Women's Neurology Clinic is available online or by calling 540-899-2900. 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 teaching hospital; Stafford Hospital, a 174-bed community teaching 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.

Mary Washington Hospital introduces advanced vacuum-assisted technology for kidney stone treatment. Fredericksburg, Va. (September 8, 2026) - Mary Washington Hospital is expanding access to advanced kidney stone treatment with the introduction of vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy - sometimes called vacuum lithotripsy, an innovative technology designed to improve stone removal, reduce complications and help patients recover more quickly. The procedure combines laser stone fragmentation with continuous suction to remove stone fragments and dust in real time. Unlike traditional ureteroscopy, which typically requires surgeons to retrieve fragments individually using a basket device, vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy simultaneously breaks apart and removes stones during the procedure. The technology is designed to address two common challenges in kidney stone surgery: residual stone fragments that can lead to recurring symptoms or future stone formation, and elevated pressure within the kidney that may increase the risk of infection. "Vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy represents an important advancement in how we treat kidney stones," said Naveen Nandanan, MD, with Urology Associates of Fredericksburg. "By combining stone fragmentation and removal into a single, continuous process, we can be more thorough in clearing stones while maintaining better control of pressure inside the kidney. Our goal is to help patients achieve a stone-free outcome with fewer complications and a smoother recovery." Patients undergoing vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy may benefit from more complete stone removal, shorter procedure times, and a reduced risk of post-operative infection. Vacuum-assisted approaches can also improve stone clearance while reducing the need for multiple procedures in appropriately selected patients. The technology is particularly beneficial for patients with larger kidney stones, dense or impacted stones, or those whose stones are likely to produce significant amounts of debris during treatment. It may also be advantageous for patients at higher risk of complications, including individuals with diabetes, recurrent kidney stones, or a solitary kidney. Previously, patients requiring this level of advanced stone treatment often had to travel outside the region to larger academic medical centers. By offering the procedure locally, Mary Washington Hospital enables patients to receive advanced care closer to home while remaining connected to their established care team. "At Mary Washington Healthcare, we are committed to bringing innovative, evidence-based technologies to the communities we serve," said Jim Griffith, Chief Strategy Officer, Mary Washington Healthcare. "Vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy expands the advanced treatment options available to our patients and reinforces our ability to provide high-quality, specialized care close to home." Kidney stones affect millions of Americans each year and can cause severe pain, infection and other complications. The addition of vacuum-assisted ureteroscopy further enhances Mary Washington Healthcare's comprehensive urology services and supports its ongoing commitment to bringing evidence-based innovations to the communities it serves.