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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. Original episode link: https://www.b1015.com/episode/town-talk-mary-washington-healthcare-pediatrics/

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. Physical Therapist Melissa Eagleton talks about the program and how it works. To learn more visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/...

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. For more information, visit weightloss....

Chris Brown, regional director for Mary Washington Physical Therapy, visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel to talk about the benefits of PT, providing help in COVID and an exercise you can do in your car during your commute.

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. She teaches our parenting classes and joined us to talk about tips for new parents bringing their infant home for the first time.

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 sa...

Dr. Rachel Coggins visited Ted Schubel on Town Talk to talk about physical medicine and the work she does with cancer and stroke patients. Learn more about physical medicine and Dr. Coggins at https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/Physical-Medicine.aspx .

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. For more information, visit wellness.mwhc.com .

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. Original episode: https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-mw/ More about  MWHC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation: https://...

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. This episode aired on November 9, 2020. For the original episode on Town Talk, visit https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-dr-brian-mcdermott/ . For more information on ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ Hip...

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.  Some of the apps Jody mentions in the podcast are the 7-minute Workout App , Calorie King , mySugr , and   Headspace . Some website...

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. For more i...

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. These certified lactation consultants had great information to share, including reasons to breastfeed, what you need to know about breast pumps, and tips for overcoming potential roadblocks. They even busted a couple of breastfeeding...

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.   Original show recording: https://ww...

#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. It is difficult to put into words the impact she had on the people she met, and the lives she touched throughout her cancer...

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. For more information on the Level III NICU at MWH, please visit MyBaby.mwhc.com .   This episode originally aired on April 27, 2020, on News Talk 1230AM WFVA.

#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. This podcast was recorded in February 2020 befor...

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. Lear...

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. She encourages parents-to-be to choose their pediatrician before they give birth, so they have time to interview the providers, visit the office, and feel comfortable with t...

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. To learn more about Dr. Richards and Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.c...

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. One of the favorite parts of her job is forming relationships with the parents of her small patients. Learn more about Dr. Ryland and Mary Was...

Dr. Markowsky joined #insideMWHC to talk about cold and flu season and how best to keep your family healthy this year. If you are pressed for time, the following cues will help you quickly find what you're looking for! 1:00 Best practices to manage your children's health during cold and flu season 2:12 Who should get the flu shot? 3:30 Who can get RSV? 4:02 How to cover your mouth when coughing or...

Please share with family and friends who have been diagnosed or who are exhibiting any of the symptoms Laura talks about in the podcast. Learn more at http://diabetes.mwhc.com

Dr. Soni from Mary Washington Neurology sat down with us to talk about seizures - what can cause them, what to do if someone is having one, and what to expect after it happens.