Discover Virginia’s Rappahannock Region and AHEC
Northeastern Virginia
The Northern Neck region, Middle Peninsula and Greater Fredericksburg
Health Care Workforce in the Rappahannock Region
The Rappahannock Region, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and York River, has over 2,000 miles of shoreline. The region includes the counties of Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King George, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland, and the City of Fredericksburg, is home to hospitals, health systems, Community Health Centers (CHC), and community colleges that offer health professions career studies, internships, training and job opportunities.
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Live, Work and Play in the Rappahannock Region
The City of Fredericksburg lays claim to a rich and distiguished historical heritage. The city, which traditionally served as the trading and financial center of the region, is one of the nation's most beautiful historic attractions, home to four major Civil War battle locations. A nearby favorite includes Lake Anna, one of Virginia's largest lakes and renowned state park.
Wine and dine along the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Escape to Ingleside Vineyards located in Virginia's Northern Neck and embracing the lifestyle of the Chesapeake region. Nearby, visit the birthplaces of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe. Get a glimpse of the Ingleside Plantation built in 1834 initially as the Washington Academy boys school. During the Civil War the Plantation was used as a Garrison and later a Courthouse. Since 1890, the Flemer Family has owned and operated the estate as a dairy farm evolving into a vineyard.
Local Vineyards
Belle Mount Vineyards
Dog and Oyster Vineyard
General's Ridge Vineyard
Good Luck Cellars
The Hague Winery
Ingleside Vineyards
Jacey Vineyards
Oak Crest Vineyard and Winery
Vault Field Vineyards
Explore the history and heritage of the Northern Neck region. The Dahlgren Heritage Foundation is opening a new museum that will be a center for community education, recreation, unique exhibits and stunning naval artifacts (www.dahlgrenmuseum.org). The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, named in honor of George Washington's mother, features exibits from 1797-1830 (www.mbwm.org). Menokin, the home of Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot Lee circa 1769 (www.menokin.org). The Steamboat Era Museum, created to preserve, educate and interpret the era of steamboats the navigated the waters of the Chesapeake Bay (www.steamboateramuseum.org). Stratford Hall, built in the 1730's, was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee and home to Declaration of Independence signers and brothers Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee. Visit the Great House, the Mill, and the rare Miocene Cliffs (www.stratfordhall.org).
Places to stay
Bed & Breakfast/INN
campground
cottages
hotels
The Boat
Counties and Cities in the Rappahannock Region
The counties and cities in the Rappahannock Region include Caroline, Essex, Fredericksburg, Gloucester, King George, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond County, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland.
District Health Organizations and Hospitals
Mary Washington Hospital
Rappahannock General Hospital
Rappahannock Health District
Riverside Health System
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Stafford Hospital
Three Rivers Health District
Community Health Centers (CHC)
Caroline Family Practice
102 W. Broaddus Avenue
Bowling Green, VA 22427
Phone: (804) 632-1030
Community Health Center of the Rappahannock Region
2217 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 735-0560
King William-Dawn Community Doctors
11814 King William Road
Aylett, VA 23009
Phone: (804) 769-3022
Town Center Physicians
10980 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
Phone: (804) 725-9191
Westmoreland Medical Center
18849 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
Phone: (804) 493-9999
