Mary Washington Healthcare

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemMary Washington Healthcare
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds551
Commercial/Acute Beds551
HeadquartersFredericksburg, VA
Websitemarywashingtonhealthcare.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

100%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 2
Non-Teaching Hospitals:
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Mary Washington HospitalAcute Care Hospital451YesNo
Stafford HospitalAcute Care Hospital100YesNo

Recent News

2025-05-01
Mary Washington Hospital announced the installation of a state-of-the-art Distributed Antenna System designed to significantly improve cellular and wireless communications throughout the hospital [5, 6]. The new system will enhance connectivity for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring reliable communication for both personal and medical purposes. This upgrade aims to provide seamless coverage, supporting better patient care and operational efficiency within the hospital environment [5].
2025-04-17
Mary Washington Hospital announced that it has achieved numerous accolades for outpatient care for orthopedics surgery [5, 6]. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic services, demonstrating excellence in surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. This recognition highlights the hospital's dedication to advancing orthopedic care and ensuring the best possible results for its patients [5].
2025-04-15
Mary Washington Healthcare has been nominated for the 19th Annual Award for Leadership in Philanthropy by the Germanna Educational Foundation [4, 17, 20]. This nomination recognizes MWHC's commitment to bridging education and healthcare, enhancing community health, and supporting student success at Germanna Community College [4]. MWHC has consistently supported Germanna by strengthening nursing programs and expanding educational opportunities, contributing to the local healthcare workforce [4]. The Earn While You Learn program and the expansion of Germanna’s Doula Program are key examples of MWHC's support [4].
2025-04-15
Mary Washington Healthcare announced its nomination for the prestigious 19th Annual Award for Leadership in Philanthropy [5, 6]. This nomination acknowledges the healthcare system's commitment to supporting and advancing philanthropic efforts in the community. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting philanthropy and making a significant impact through charitable giving and community involvement [5].

Executive Leadership

Christopher Newman, MD, MBA

President and Chief Executive Officer

Previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer since 2019. [5] Earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. [5] Holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. [5] Before joining MWHC, he served as the Chief Medical Officer for Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Health Network and led operations for Penn State Health's Medical Group. [5] His leadership and vision have helped drive improvements in patient care, operations, and strategic initiatives. [5]

Sean Barden

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Christopher Lewis, MD

Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

Eric Fletcher

Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Joanne Huber-Sturans

Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Stephen Hughes

Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Summer Hughes

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Reggie Pearson

Senior Vice President, Chief Hospital Operations Officer

Xavier Richardson

Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer