Fauquier Health Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Fauquier Health receives Leapfrog Top General Hospital honors. Back row (l-r): Amy Rubio MSN, RN, Director of Quality; Brandi Trottman, BSN, RN, CEN, Director, Emergency Services; Gary Matthews, PharmD, BCGP, Director of Pharmacy Services; Leah Binder, president and CEO, Leapfrog Group; Shawna Cochran Breeden, MSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative Services; Jessica Ross, RN PCCN, Director, Acute Care Services Front row (l-r): Christen Grimes BSN, RNC-OB, MA, Director of the Family Birthing Center; William Haugh, FACHE, Central Division President, Lifepoint Health; Rebecca M. Segal, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer; Toni Maxwell, APRN, FNP-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Jeffrey Abrams, MD

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Fauquier Health was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.

Fauquier Health Names DAISY Award Honoree

Rebecca Segal, FACHE, CEO; Valarie Washington, MHA, BSN-RN, Director of Cardiovascular Services; Kari Schwind, RN, BSN, Danielle Quesenberry, BSN, RNC-OB; and Toni Maxwell, APRN, FNP-BC, CNO with the banner that is signed by DAISY honorees and displayed in their unit.

Kari Schwind, RN, BSN was named Fauquier Health’s DAISY Award Honoree for the third quarter of 2024. The award celebrates and recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers.

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Donates $10,000 to Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic 

UVA Health today announced a donation of $10,000 to the Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Manassas and Woodbridge.

Silver Eagle Stable Announces 4th Annual Show Series

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5 Ways to Stick to Your 2025 Healthy Commitments

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One Woman’s Journey Navigating Weight Loss and the Procedure that Helped Her Find Success

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From Caregiver to Patient: Michel’s Journey with Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment

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Expert Pregnancy Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

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Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

Officials have confirmed eight new outbreaks in Michigan poultry flocks since mid-December.

Don’t Skip Your OB/GYN Visit: Regular Screenings Can Prevent Cervical Cancer

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Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Resident Makes Incredible Progress

Alonzo, Eric and Danielle celebrate a season of rehabilitation.

Warrenton, VA (December 15, 2023) – Willie Cloud has spent nearly the last 45 days at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (FHRNC). After undergoing two separate knee surgeries on her …

Fauquier Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer & Chief Nursing Officer

Janelle Padgett, new Chief Financial Officer for Fauquier Health, and Toni Maxwell, new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). (Right to Left)

Fauquier Health is pleased to announce Janelle Padgett has joined the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) along with Toni as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Dr. Harnden prepares the patient in the endoscopy suite at Fauquier Health.

Fauquier Health Gastroenterology Welcomes Direct Patient Access Program

Direct Access Program alleviates the need for patients to schedule an in-office visit prior to receiving the colonoscopy procedure.

Fauquier Health Welcomes Gastroenterologist Dr. Ivan Harnden

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Names New President

Stohlman Subaru of Sterling, Luekemia & Lymphoma Society Surprise UVA Health Prince William with Donation

Fauquier Health Welcomes New Robotically Trained OB/GYN Provider

Fauquier Health announced today that Victoria McDonald, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering obstetrics and gynecologic services to the residents of Fauquier and Prince William counties.

UVA Health Awards Grants to Local Non-Profit Organizations

Manassas, Va., September 20, 2023 – UVA Health announced the allocation of nearly $200,000 in grant funding to support 26 local non-profit organizations in the …

Understanding Thyroid Health

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Here's to a Healthy New Year: What your family needs to know about vaccines

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Karyne Jones says it’s a good thing the CDC now recommends that everyone over 50 get a pneumococcal vaccine.

Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help Save Lives

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A Breath of Fresh Air: One Woman’s Journey Living with COPD

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Clinical Trials Expand Patients' Treatment Options

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What’s in and what’s out for 2025

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‘Rush is Never Worth the risk,’ says Mother of Daughter Struck, Killed by Truck

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Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon

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Prince William County Set to Open Crisis Receiving Center

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County Will Celebrate Opening of Prince William Animal Services Center

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New state-of-the-art Prince William County Animal Service Center

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