by Karen Dulaney GUEST COLUMNIST There were 34 patients on the appointment schedule today. Depending on the day of the week and how many volunteer providers are scheduled, we average serving 30 to 50 patients daily. 8:30 AM: The clinic doors open, and staff and volunteers begin arriving to prepare for the day ahead. They […]
By Angela DavisMOVIE CRITIC When Dune first hit theaters in 2021, Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the first half of Frank Herbert’s novel surprised both critics and audiences with its power. The worldbuilding and writing gave viewers new eyes into the world of Arrakis. Now, the second half of Villeneuve’s epic has released, and this the […]
YOUR BEST FINANCIAL LIFE: SAVE SMART NOW FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT By Anne Lester Published by William Morrow (March 12, 2024)Hardcover $26.99Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by David Arndt Money is a taboo subject for some. Who really ever wants to talk about how much they make (not enough), how much they spend (way too much) […]
What Make Fredericksburg Awesome Chris Allen is the executive director for Fredericksburg Main Street and talks about his organization’s role in historic preservation, small business development, and what makes a thriving downtown community (and Fredericksburg in particular) so special.
Thirty years ago, business leaders and healthcare professionals envisioned an organization that would provide high-quality care to people who were locked out of the healthcare system due to lack of insurance. Over the past 30 years, the Free Clinic’s patients’ needs have become more complex, the healthcare landscape has continued to morph, and our community […]
Your February 25th Guest Editorial, Mary Washington Healthcare on the state of the region’s healthcare safety network and the Moss Free Clinic, signed by MWHC CEO Michael McDermott, MD, makes me wonder why Dr. McDermott would enlist 28 respected community members to explain away his most recent self-inflicted public relations error. These 28 unsuspecting people […]
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Thirty years ago, business leaders and healthcare professionals envisioned an organization that would provide high-quality care to people who were locked out of the healthcare system due to lack of insurance. Over the past 30 years, the Free Clinic’s patients’ needs have become more complex, the healthcare landscape has continued to morph, and our community […]
Election season is in full swing. As last year, FXBG Advance will serve as your one-stop shop for everything that you need to know about when and where to vote, the candidates, and of course, the outcomes. Basic Voter Information Voter Registration If you need to register to vote, update your current Virginia voter registration, […]
Discussing the Moss Free Clinic Former City Councilwoman Debbie Girvan joins Leigh Ann Van Doren to help go over some of the controversy between Mary Washington Hospital and the Moss Free Clinic, the lack of day care access for working families, the importance of business leaders who take care of their people, and share some […]
