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 the practice. Pediatricians can almost be an extension of the family, so it's important to develop a close relationship.

Learn more about Dr. Winchester and Mary Washington Pediatrics at https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/Pediatrics.aspx

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.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/Orthopedics.aspx

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 Washington Pediatrics at https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/Pediatrics.aspx

Dr. Kurian Thott is the medical director of Stafford Hospital's gynecological surgery program. Stafford Hospital has been designated a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) since 2014, with a redesignation in 2017. In this podcast, Dr. Thott talks about GYN symptoms that should prompt you to visit your doctor for treatment. He also talks about the benefits of minimally invasive surgery, including reduced pain levels and faster recovery time.

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 sneezing

4:36 How to wash your child's hands

5:06 When to clean toys

5:47 Are hand sanitizers effective? Dangerous for kids?

6:45 Areas where kids are more susceptible to catch a virus

7:25 Keeping shopping carts clean

8:02 Is it cold or flu?

8:51 Bronchiolitis and RSV

9:10 Raspy coughs

9:43 Stomach flu

10:22 Norovirus

11:02 Home care tips for sick children

11:52 Taking your child's temperature

13:21 Acetaminophen and ibuprofen

14:28 ER vs urgent care vs pediatrician

15:07 Severe symptoms to look for

15:39 Reasons for hospital admittance

17:05 Nurse advice line (540.741.1000, 365 days a year, 6:00 a.m.–midnight)

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

1. What is surgical weight loss?
2. Is surgical weight loss the right choice for me?
3. What are the types of surgical weight loss?
4. How do you prepare for surgery?
5. What are the risks?
6. Will my insurance cover the surgery?
7. What are some benefits to having surgical weight loss?
8. Why should I choose Mary Washington Hospital?
9. Do you use robotic surgery equipment?
10. How can I find out more?

We had the opportunity recently to sit down with Eileen Dohmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Kim Smart, Grant Manager for the Mary Washington and Stafford Hospital Foundations; and Gail Perkins and Sarah Alley, Forensic Nurses at MWH.

The Forensic Nurse program is funded in part by the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and Mary Washington Healthcare, as well as community partners and generous donors. Thank you to all who help make this vital resource available to our community.

If you suspect that someone is being held or forced to work or engage in commercial sex against their will, or if you yourself are a victim of human trafficking, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1.888.373.7888. You can also text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE). Learn more at humantraffickinghotline.org

If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation due to domestic violence, or if you have been sexually assaulted, call 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. You can visit rainn.org to learn more or to find a provider near you.

Here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, you can call 540.371.1666 24 hours a day to be connected directly with the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. You can also visit their website at rcasa.org.

The forensic nurses at Mary Washington Hospital are available 24 hours a day through the Emergency Department. If you would like to help us expand our program to serve more people, click the Donate Now button at the top of each page on mwhc.com. When entering your donation information, include a note indicating that your donation is in support of the Forensic Nurse program. You can also call 540.741.1512 to speak with someone directly about donating. If you prefer to write a check, make it payable to MWH Foundation and send it to 2600 Mary Washington Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Write Forensic Services in the note section of the check.