Mary Washington Healthcare and the Fredericksburg Police Department Offering Free Car Seat Safety Checks

WHO: Fredericksburg Police Department in partnership with Mary Washington Healthcare.

WHAT: Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children, but the proper car seat and installation can provide the protection your child needs. Whether prior to the delivery of your baby or as your child continues to grow, we encourage you to reach out to a local certified safety seat technician for a free appointment to install your child’s car seat or to confirm placement.

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Fredericksburg Police Department located at 2200 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg 22401. No appointment is necessary and you do not have to be a resident of Fredericksburg to participate. Upon arrival at the station, stay in your vehicle and call the Fredericksburg Police Department’s mainline at 540.373.3122.

To schedule an appointment on a different day or time, call Sergeant Lynch at 540.654.5788.

WHERE: Click here to view a list of other local resources outside of Fredericksburg in which free appointments can be made.

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional medical system that provides inpatient and outpatient care through over 50 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed regional medical center, and Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital. Mary Washington Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.