Mary Washington Healthcare began in 1899 as an eight-room hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Our mission to our community is clear.
Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit regional health system with two hospitals, four emergency departments, and over 80 healthcare facilities and wellness services. Today, it has evolved into a non-profit regional system of two hospitals (571 beds), three emergency departments, and over 50 healthcare facilities and wellness services. Our Board of Trustees is made up of community leaders who serve in a volunteer capacity to guide our direction. Mary Washington Healthcare exists to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. As a non-profit corporation, we invest our profits back into the organization through such activities as upgrading our technology, developing new services and hiring new staff. The result is continuous improvement in the scope and quality of care we’re able to provide to the community.
11/13/2025
Our Star Thrower award was created to celebrate patient support associates who are truly making a difference, one patient at a time. Phlebotomist James Palke is a shining example of this commitment! James works at Mary Washington Hospital and received recognition from a nurse manager for his outstanding support to a patient. After performing a blood draw, James went the extra mile by assisting with food and hygiene needs.
James, we're you're on our team!
11/12/2025
Come see us at the FXBG Women's Lifestyle Expo this Saturday, November 15, at the Eagles Lodge on Cool Springs Rd in south Stafford. Our Imaging Center for Women team will be there scheduling mammograms!
11/11/2025
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served! 🇺🇸 We asked some of our veteran associates what Veterans Day means to them. We'd love to hear what it means to you, too!
11/10/2025
Mary Washington Hospice’s eighth annual Light Up a Life Illumination event was a heartfelt evening of remembrance, reflection, and community. Together, we honored 274 cherished loved ones and raised an incredible $31,900 to support our Grief Support Services and bereavement programming for children and teens. These vital programs provide comfort, counseling, and healing to families navigating loss—ensuring that no one has to grieve alone.
Thank you to everyone who helped light up the night with love, hope, and remembrance.
11/09/2025
Max was a little nervous about going to the hospital, but the team on the pediatrics ward did their absolute best to make him feel comfortable and safe. He was so excited to see a Jared Box waiting for him on his bed, and mom said it was a game changer! It kept him busy and his mind occupied while his care team did their best to help him feel better. Thank you to whoever donated this box! If you or your group are interested in donating Jared Boxes, please visit our volunteers page to learn more. The Jared Box Project https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/patients-visitors/volunteers/
11/08/2025
Our incredible leader engagement champions went reverse trick-or-treating this week at both Morningside Senior Living locations. They brought treats, tea, and activities to the residents, spreading a little spooky joy as they went. Thank you to everyone who donated items, and to our leaders and their children who dressed up to join the fun!
11/07/2025
It's National Radiologic Technology Week, and we want to give a shout out to our hardworking students in the Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. They are the future of imaging! (If you're interested in learning more about a career as a Rad Tech, please visit SORT.mwhc.com to learn more.)
11/06/2025
Our Star Thrower award program recognizes patient support associates who go the extra mile and make a difference 🌟. Joash Escobar is one of those associates! Joash is a member of the food and nutrition team at Stafford Hospital and he was nominated by a grateful patient who had just gotten a difficult diagnosis.
"Joash was a pleasure to see each day I was here. Every morning, he would bring my breakfast, along with a big smile. He was always friendly and polite. Seeing his smile every morning put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. He really loves his job, and it shows. I’m sure his cheerful demeanor boosted the mood of other patients as it surely did mine. A friendly smile every morning is just what I needed to start the day."
Joash, we're you're on our team. Keep making a difference every day!
11/05/2025
It's National Diabetes Care and Education Week! While we have an incredible team of dietitians caring for our inpatients (you might remember our September post celebrating Susan O’Ferrell's 75th birthday!), we also want to give a special mention to our diabetes educators in our outpatient diabetes management clinics. This team of experts is doing a fantastic job of educating our community about diabetes and nutrition, developing personalized education and care plans for each patient! If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, be sure to discuss with your doctor about getting a referral to our team of specialists. Call us at 540.741.2210 or check out Diabetes.mwhc.com
11/04/2025
Great news! Our moms and babies group has been searching for a new home to meet, and we're excited to report that we found a place! Beginning Thursday, the group will be meeting at the Dorothy Hart Community Center in the City of Fredericksburg. The group is open to all new moms to share experiences, learn about baby care topics from a certified lactation consultant, and get breastfeeding questions answered. You don't have to have delivered your baby at our hospitals to join the group, and it's free! Let us know if you have any questions.
11/03/2025
Our OB/GYN practice located at 1300 Hospital Drive has experienced significant growth over the last year, prompting us to open a new location to enhance our services for you. On November 18, five of our providers from the Hospital Drive office will transition to a new facility just a short distance away at 10620 Spotsylvania Avenue. The remaining providers will continue to see patients at the Hospital Drive location. We look forward to providing the same excellent care in a fresh, new space!
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On January 19, 1897, a group of concerned Fredericksburg citizens met to discuss the need for a hospital in their community. A Board of Regents consisting entirely of ladies was elected to find a suitable location for the hospital and to raise building funds. In 1899, the first Mary Washington Hospital opened and today, Mary Washington Healthcare continues its tradition of caring for the community.
Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to offer:
One of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, named by IBM Watson Health (Mary Washington Hospital);
One of only 22 Virginia hospitals that are Magnet recognized (MWH);
A Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU (MWH); Level II Intermediate Level Nursery (Stafford Hospital);
Three emergency rooms at Mary Washington Hospital, Lee’s Hill, and Stafford Hospital;
Minimally invasive surgery, including TAVR (MWH) and gynecology (Stafford Hospital);
Advanced surgical services using the region’s most current, efficient robotic technology, the daVinci® Xi Robotic Surgery System;
And community programs, support groups, and events which enhance the lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
