Town Talk

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about the COVID-19 numbers in the region and how to stay safe.

Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about the services they continue to provide–at an unplanned cost of over $13,000.  Details on what’s needed and how we can all help.  empowerhouseva.org Hotline:  540-373-9373  

Andie McConnell with the Fairy Godmother Project talks about the importance of Giving Day and their Month of Hope campaign.   fairygodmotherproject.org  

Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about housing during the coronavirus:  renters and homeowners. She also talks about the importance of Giving Day for area nonprofits.   legalaidworks.org  

Kathy Anderson and La’Tanja Moragne talk about using creative methods to get the word out to survivors of domestic violence.  Also info on how you can help Empowerhouse on Giving Tuesday.

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern says as the region starts to slowly open up the question is, “Where Are You?”  Are you still social distancing.   Dr. Stern also talks about the important numbers

Alexis Innis with the American Red Cross Blood Services talks about the need for blood during the pandemic, the Convalescent Plasma Program and Sleeves Up.  redcrossblood.org  

Ann Kloeckner talks about the courts closing until May 17th, stimulus payments, and consumer debt.   www.legalaidworks.org  

Medical Director Dr. Joshua Attridge and Nurse Manager Nancy Young talk about Mary Washington Hospital’s Level III NICU.  Services available, the neonatal transport team and involving parents in the plan of  care.

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about what trends he’s seeing and how the Health Department is working to keep COVID-19 away from nursing homes, jails and the homeless.