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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA

Nov 30, 2019 04:36PM ● By Emily Freehling

Children gain so much from participation in youth sports from teamwork and great memories to the life-long healthy habit of staying active. But one of the realities of youth sports is injury....

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Heads Up: Understanding Concussions in Youths

Sep 30, 2019 10:57PM ● By Chris Jones

For many children, fall signals the start of organized sports. From football and cheerleading to field hockey, baseball and soccer, sports can be a great way for kids to have fun, learn new skills...

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Ask the Expert: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

Sep 30, 2019 06:11PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time. Knowing that a strong safety net exists in the event of an emergency medical situation can go a long way toward easing stress and helping parents-to-be...

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Elite Women’s Health: Cutting-edge technologies bring better outcomes for women

Aug 31, 2019 11:52AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

With her eyes and face immersed in a high-tech console, Dr. Zeenat Patel performs a series of precise gestures using tools that to some might look more at home in the world of gaming than the...

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Family Favorites: Dr. Pamela Mancini at PL Pediatrics

Aug 01, 2019 02:42PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

For a child, little is more important than health. Young children are at special risk of injury and illness, and their health often sets the stage for their adult life. By providing your child...

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Ask the Expert - Allergy Partners

Feb 26, 2019 06:37PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

We’re thrilled Dr. Posthumus from Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg is back as our March expert. With spring and pollen are in the air, the timing couldn’t be better. Let’s get right down to it...

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7 Reasons to Love Exercising at Home, Even If You Love the Gym, Too

Jan 16, 2019 07:12PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

The annual gym membership price was the same as the sales price of the elliptical machine. He wanted the gym membership. She said she would never use it. The debate was on. He wanted frills and...

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Ask the Expert: Fredericksburg Orthopedic Associates

Dec 02, 2018 08:16PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Orthopedic pain resonates from the musculoskeletal system (i.e., bones, joints, nerves, etc.). If you are suffering from nagging orthopedic pain — even if you think it’s nothing — we’re here to...

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Gearing Up for Cold & Flu Season

Oct 31, 2018 07:09AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Each year as winter sets in, we all know what comes out: germs. As cold and flu season gets under way, what can parents do to keep their children healthy? First, know the difference between the...

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Ask the Expert: Premier Eyecare

Jul 30, 2018 05:56PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

This month, we’re excited to have Dr. Angela Tsai, O.D., F.V.A.O, from Premier Eyecare as our expert! We covered tons of eye care during our conversation. She broke down misinformation on...

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