by Ireland Hayes | Sep 15, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has approved $278,139 of funding for the purchase of six new Lifepak 35 monitors, a newer model of lifesaving devices used by all of the fire and rescue companies in the county. The total cost of the new equipment is more...
by Randy Rieland | Aug 18, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics
County ramping up efforts to boost emergency responders For many years, one of the bigger challenges facing Rappahannock County has been the dwindling supply of fire and rescue volunteers. But a ramped-up effort to train more local residents is showing promising...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 27, 2022 | Health
Alpha-gal Syndrome has emerged as the latest rising threat among tick-borne diseases in the area since its discovery in 2009. The allergy to meat sourced from mammals has begun to make its presence known as it continues to plague local residents. Alpha-gal Syndrome is...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 25, 2022 | Health
Did the COVID-19 pandemic mask an alarming rise of tick-borne diseases in Rappahannock County? In recent years, experts have gained a better understanding of the various illnesses caused by the parasitic bloodsuckers skulking in local grasses. But local residents and...
by Randy Rieland | Jan 21, 2022 | Art, Health
Chester Gap chief: “It’s bad. People don’t realize how bad. We’re fighting it tooth and nail right now.” In December, a crew from the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to a call. They picked up a patient and headed for Fauquier Hospital. There, they waited...
