PART TWO: One Year Later - In Our Own Words MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2026-09-21 | PART TWO: One Year Later - In Our Own Words
House Calls Provide Peace of Mind for Frail Elders and Their Families MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-07-07 | Making a lasting positive impact on our frail elders and their families in the community since 1999, our MedStar House Call program has been providing home-based primary care and social services to help these elders stay well and remain in their homes with dignity. Watch now, as @WUSA9news follows our geriatrician Eric De Jonge, MD, and nurse practitioner Michelle Sullivan bring back the old practice of visiting patients in their homes.
MedStar House Call Program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-05-01 | The MedStar House Call program, based at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, began in 1999 to provide home-based primary care to frail elders who are unable to get to their doctor’s office. Twenty-four years later, the program continues to thrive, thanks to philanthropic support. Watch now.
Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment: How does it work? MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-03-24 | There’s now a new sleep apnea treatment that doesn't require a mask or a hose. The Inspire implant is a small, pacemaker-like device that keeps the airway open during sleep. Patient Bill Kitchens is now sleeping better, thanks to the device. Watch now, as Bill and Dr. Stanley Chia discuss with @fox5dc how the Inspire device works and who should use it. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3z8vr2d
What you need to know: Cancer treatment and your heart MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-03-21 | We have always known about the potential effects of cancer treatments on the heart muscle. Newer cancer treatments are more effective but have some have unique heart risks. Dr. Allen J. Taylor, chair, Cardiology, tells @fox5dc what cancer patients should be aware of and be proactive about. Watch now.
Importance of home blood pressure monitoring MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-03-17 | Monitoring your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure. Cardiologist Reginald Robinson, MD, shares how to stay on top of your blood pressure and keep your heart healthy. Watch now via @fox5dc.
Importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-03-17 | Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is essential for heart health. Watch now, as cardiologist Amy Marino, MD, tells @fox5dc why it’s critical to monitor your cholesterol and keep it in check.
Coronary calcium scoring to identify heart disease risk MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-03-17 | Identifying heart disease risk is simple when doing a coronary calcium scoring. In fact, no needles or medicines are needed. Watch now, as Dr. Allen J. Taylor tells @fox5dc how this test works and who should have one. #HeartMonth
Diagnosing Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Melanie McCauleys story MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-31 | MedStar Washington Hospital Center is now offering an innovative procedure to help patients with unexplained chest pain get the answer they need. That happened to Melanie McCauley, whose chest pain landed her in the ER several times. Yet tests showed nothing out of the ordinary. Melanie’s doctor Hayder Hashim, MD, says coronary microvascular disease is real and treatable, and we can now offer these patients peace of mind. Watch via @7NewsDC.Learn more: http://bit.ly/3jjCjFD
Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers on the Rise: Jennifer Randolphs story MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-31 | The number of patients diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked is on the rise. That happened to Jennifer Randolph who never smoked. Her lung cancer was discovered incidentally, while she was hoping for insight into her annoying and nagging chest pain. Jennifer and her doctor John Lazar, MD, tell @nbcwashington why we need to trust our instincts, and if something doesn’t feel right to have it checked out. Watch now.
Community Violence intervention Program Helps Combat Violence in D.C. MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-31 | Hospital-based community violence intervention programs combat cycles of violence by engaging patients in the recovery process immediately following their injury. Trauma surgeon Erin Hall , MD, tells @7NewsDC on how our Community Violence Intervention program is helping these survivors with wrap-around services to reduce the likelihood of revictimization and retaliation. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3RosxhZ
Flu Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Women MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-31 | Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications from the flu. Dr. Tamika Auguste, chair of Women's and Infants' Services, tells @fox5dc why it is important for women who are pregnant during flu season get a flu shot, regardless of their trimester. Watch now.
Biocontainment Unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-27 | MedStar Washington Hospital Center has opened a new state-of-the-art Biocontainment Unit. The unit will be used primarily for observation and flexed for respiratory isolation and further flexed to care for patients with highly contagious diseases, such as Ebola. Construction of the unit took seven years, with a two-year delay due to COVID. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3jc0l5e
Medical Imaging School of Radiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2023-01-27 | Looking for a career in radiologic technology? Our Medical Imaging School of Radiology is now accepting applications for a certificate in Radiologic Technology until March 2023. To learn more about the program and class schedules, visit ➡️ bit.ly/3HxRdBB
Monarch Robotic Technology Helps Detect Lung Cancer Earlier MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-12-08 | MedStar Washington Hospital Center is among the first hospitals on the East Coast to acquire the Monarch robotic technology to help detect lung cancer earlier. Thoracic and Robotic Surgery Chief John Lazar, MD, tells @fox5dc that this robotic navigational bronchoscopy helps diagnose lung conditions from even the smallest, hardest-to-reach nodules and catch potential cancer earlier. Watch now. Disclaimer: Video of the robotic technology used during the segment is not the Monarch Platform.
Hybrid Vascular Surgery Operating Rooms at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-12-01 | Our hybrid vascular surgery operating rooms help us to perform minimally invasive and open procedures in one surgical session—improving safety and efficiency that translates to patient benefits like:• Going home sooner• Quicker, more comfortable recovery• Reduced exposure to imaging radiation and anesthesia• Fewer hospital stays• Less disruption to daily lifeWith our new, state-of-the-art hybrid vascular surgery suites, we can supplement our surgeons’ expertise with technology that helps improve patients’ outcomes. While getting new technology is exciting, we’re more pleased about how we can use it to enhance the patient experience.
The Burn Center Performs its 1,000th Laser Procedure for Burn Scar Treatment MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-11-03 | A major milestone! The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has completed its 1,000th laser procedure for burn scar treatment. Burn surgeon Taryn Travis spoke with @fox5dc on how laser therapy improves the functionality and appearance of burn scar tissue. Watch now.Learn more: bit.ly/3T4Q7zF
Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall due to Treatment Advances MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-11-03 | Cancer death rates are falling due to medical advancements, according to a new report. The biggest declines in cancer deaths were in lung cancer and melanoma. Dr. John Lazar, chief, Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Thoracic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center told @fox5dc the decline in lung cancer is likely due to less tobacco use, a good screening study with low dose CT scan, and improved treatments. Watch now. #LungCancerAwareness
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Expedites Breast Cancer Treatment MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-11-03 | Breast cancer treatment has come a long way over the years but is historically a long process. Discover how intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a one-time dose of radiation, expedites treatment without sacrificing effectiveness. Dr. Marc Boisvert explains to @WUSA9news how IORT works. #BreastCancerAwareness
Melanie McCauley Finally Gets Answer to Her Heart Condition: Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-11-03 | Melanie McCauley’s chest pain landed her in the ER several times, yet tests showed nothing out of the ordinary and doctors couldn’t pinpoint the cause. Now, thanks to an innovative new tool, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center can provide answers to patients like Melanie: the culprit very likely could be coronary microvascular dysfunction or CMD. Learn more about CMD and how we’re treating this heart condition. Watch now via @nbcwashington.
Ovarian Cancer: Annamarie DeCarlos story MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-11-03 | Five months after her mom died of ovarian and uterine cancer, our chief communications officer Annamarie DeCarlo, too, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Twenty-one years later, she is living her life to the fullest and tells @fox5dc why it’s important to get regular check-ups since there’s no screening test for ovarian cancer. Watch now. #OvarianCancerAwareness
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Receives 2022 ANCC Pathway Award® MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-10-20 | MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the recipient of the 2022 ANCC Pathway Award® to develop WellBot, a robotic wellness program designed to support staff well-being. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented Chief Nursing Officer Tonya Washington and Nursing Professional Practice Program Specialist Sasha McNeely Robertson with the award at the ANCC’s annual Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® conferences recently in Philadelphia where MedStar Washington also received re-designation as a Pathway to Excellence® hospital. The award, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, comes with a $50,000 prize to develop the WellBot. As part of the frontline care team, WellBot performs wellness rounds focused on caregiver recognition, just-in-time wellness checks, and access to a wellness resource hub. WellBot’s holistic approach goes beyond traditional hospital robots that perform efficiency-related tasks to identify, address, and support the wellness needs of the entire healthcare team. It is awesome to see our innovation being recognized on the national level. Check out the award ceremony now.
Join Our Inpatient Physical Therapy Team! MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-26 | Our acute care physical therapists are critical members of our One Team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Learn, grow, and make a lasting impact to help our patients get back on their feet and back to their families. Join our inpatient physical therapy team!APPLY TODAY | Careers.MedStarHealth.org
DC Council Committee Passes Bill to Support Crime Victims and Hospital-Based Violence Interrupters MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | "It is a transformative bill for us," says MedStar Washington Hospital Center trauma surgeon Erin Hall, MD, as a D.C. Council committee approved councilmember Charles Allen’s bill to expand support for people who've been hurt by violence and strengthen our hospital-based violence intervention work to help survivors of crime. Watch now via @WUSA9news.
When to get a flu shot? MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | With flu season approaching, what to expect this year? And when is the best time to get a flu shot? Infectious diseases specialist Glenn Wortmann, MD, of MedStar Washington Hospital Center tells @WUSA9news the bottom-line is don’t wait until it’s too late. Watch now.
Dr. Tamika Auguste: Importance of Shared Decision-Making in Maternity Care MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted the 5th Annual National Maternal and Infant Health Summit on Sept. 15, 2022. Ob/Gyn Tamika Auguste, MD, chair, Women's and Infants' Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, spoke with @fox5dc about the importance of communication and shared decision-making between expecting moms and their maternal care providers. #MaternalHealthDC
Community Violence Intervention Team Offers Stop the Bleed training for Violence Interrupters MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | A great partnership with a great partner! The Community Violence Intervention Program team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been collaborating with Peace for DC to offer #StopTheBleed training and kits to violence intervention professionals working in the most at-risk neighborhoods in D.C. A person can die from blood loss within five minutes, and learning proper bleeding control techniques saves lives in our community. Watch now via @WUSA9news.
Cecilia Lee Receives Experimental Dual-Chamber Wireless Pacemaker MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | Cecilia Lee was the very first patient in the Baltimore-Washington region to have the experimental dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in her heart. Her cardiac electrophysiologist Zayd Eldadah, MD, implanted the Aveir™ DR Pacemaker System to treat Ms. Lee’s abnormally slow heart rates. This breakthrough technology is being clinically evaluated as part of a worldwide clinical trial, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center was the only hospital in the region selected to participate. Watch now, as Dr. Eldadah and Cecilia share their experience with @nbcwashington and learn why this dual-chamber leadless pacemaker represents an important advance in pacemaker technology.To learn more about the Aveir™ DR Pacemaker System, visit here: bit.ly/3BXgLVC
Lightning Strike Survivor Shares Story with WUSA9 MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | Amber Escudero-Kontostathis was the lone survivor of the deadly lightning strike near the White House in August 2022. Amber was treated at the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Burn surgeon Taryn Travis, MD, says a variety of factors may have contributed to Amber’s survival, including bystanders doing CPR on the scene. Watch now via @WUSA9news.
Lightning Strike Survivor Shares Story with NBC4 Washington MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-09-20 | “I’m not gonna waste my second chance,” says Amber Escudero-Kontostathis, who is the sole survivor of the deadly lightning strike near the White House in August 2022. Amber was treated at the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Burn surgeon Taryn Travis, MD, says Amber is making great strides in her recovery. Watch now via @nbcwashington.
Join Our Respiratory Therapy Team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-08-22 | Helping patients breathe easier is at the heart of what our respiratory therapists do each and every day. Join our team and make a difference!APPLY TODAY | Careers.MedStarHealth.org
Robotic Heart Surgery Offers Less Pain and Shorter Recovery Time MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-08-16 | Traditional heart surgery typically involves a long road to recovery due to the six- to eight-inch incision made through the middle of the chest. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is now offering robotic surgery for patients with certain heart conditions that result in less pain and shorter recovery. Patient Brian Cohn was the first patient in the Washington area to undergo robotic mitral valve surgery, performed by cardiac surgon Yuji Kawano, MD. Cohn and Dr. Kawano share their experience with @7NewsDC. Learn more: bit.ly/3dtTilf
The Burn Center at 50: Service, Research, and Innovation MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-08-15 | The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been a fixture for a half-century serving the Washington area community. Who would have thought 50 years ago that one unit dedicated to caring for burn patients would become the area’s only adult burn center, treating more than 1,300 patients every year? Watch now, as our Burn Center team members reflect and look ahead to the next 50 years. Learn more about the Burn Center: bit.ly/3AldOxy WASHINGTON, DC — The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center admitted its first patient on July 13, 1972. And for a half-century, the Burn Center has provided groundbreaking surgical, critical, and rehabilitative care that has benefited many individuals across the Washington metropolitan region, including firefighters, members of law enforcement, and 10 people injured during the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. “Who would have thought 50 years ago that one unit dedicated to caring for burn patients would become the Washington region’s only adult burn center treating 1,300 patients annually,” said burn surgeon Jeffrey Shupp, MD, director of The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. “Our multidisciplinary team is nationally and internationally recognized for their skills, expertise, and development of innovative and promising advancements in burn care.”Here’s a look back at the start. When MedStar Washington Hospital Center opened its doors in 1958, initially, burn patients were admitted to units on different floors. The idea for opening an intensive care burn unit was started by local surgeon William R. Strong, MD, who had performed skin grafts and treated minor patient burns at the hospital. In 1970, as the new intensive care unit tower was under construction, Dr. Strong and another surgeon, Dr. Ira Brecher, lobbied to have a dedicated unit for burn patients. In the mid-to-late 70s, as the annual burn census grew, and burn care was a growing specialty, a dedicated director was needed to lay the foundation for the unit’s future and establish new standards of care for treating patients. Marion Jordan, MD, was named director in 1978. “Dr. Jordan’s innovative approach to burn rehabilitation and the establishment of the Regional Skin Bank were dynamic ideas that became an inherent part of our standards of care,” added Dr. Shupp who took the helm of the Burn Center in 2014. Under his leadership, our burn and trauma teams received worldwide recognition, particularly after the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. His enduring legacy is the bond he shared with the entire burn community.” Dr. Jordan died in 2018 at the age of 74.Research programs and clinical trials play a major role in burn care, and patients are treated using an integrated approach. New advances have pushed the science forward including testing the effectiveness of spray-on-skin grafted from healthy skin, understanding how pressure modulates collagen growth to minimize scarring, and improving pain management to offer patients the best care possible. “Instead of treating scars, we’re treating wounds, earlier and earlier, so the patient is less scarred,” said Taryn Travis, MD, burn surgeon who leads the laser scar revision therapy program. “Overall, the outcomes for patients are outstanding. Not only is the scar’s appearance improved, but in severe cases, itching is diminished, and a patient’s range of motion is increased.”In November 2022, construction will begin on a new, state-of-the-art facility where the complete continuum of care for burn patients will be located on one floor. The new facility is expected to be completed in four years. The burn clinic, inpatient unit, intensive care unit, and operating room will undergo substantial renovations. Inpatient and outpatient services will expand to enhance privacy and comfort for family members and patients, and a new, specialized operating room will be located on one floor, alongside a 10-bed, newly constructed intensive care unit. What's next for the Burn Center? Its team is focused on training the next generation of burn care providers and partnering within the region to assist in the care of devastating skin and soft-tissue diseases, including hidradenitis suppurativa, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The team is revitalizing a Burn Surgery Fellowship program to help meet the needs of a shrinking burn surgeon workforce in the U.S. “I am excited about the future,” Dr. Shupp concluded. “The Burn Center has so much to offer its patients, from cutting-edge research and technology to highly qualified and accomplished staff. Collectively, we can and will continue to be a symbol of hope, innovation, and progress for the next 50 years.”The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center remains the only adult burn treatment facility in the Washington metropolitan area, serving the District, Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Eastern West Virginia.
First Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery Performed at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-09 | We always are looking for ways to help our patients heal faster. Long at the forefront of robotic technology, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center now offers robotic surgery for patients with certain heart conditions that result in quicker recovery and with less pain. Patient Brian Cohn spent just three days in the hospital after undergoing robotic mitral valve surgery, a first for us for this condition, performed by our cardiac surgeon Yuji Kawano, MD. The robotic heart surgery program at MedStar Washington is the first in the Washington region and another milestone in our decades-long tradition of clinical innovation and excellence. Watch now, as Dr. Kawano and Cohn share their story with @nbcwashington. Learn more: bit.ly/3kGsE9c
D.C. Firefighter Matthew Westerbeck Recovers from Severe Facial Burns MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-01 | It was unthinkable. Sgt. Matthew Westerbeck of @DCFireandEMS was engulfed in flames when a car exploded and severely burned most of his face. He was taken to the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center for treatment and recovery. It took many months to heal from his burn wounds, and he required multiple laser scar revisions to improve both the functionality of his face and appearance of his scars. Watch now, as Sgt. Westerbeck describes his journey to recovery. For more about the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, visit medstarhealth.org/services/the-burn-centerDISCLAIMER: This video contains graphic imagery. Viewer discretion is advised.
Washington Areas First Robotic Heart Surgery Performed at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-01 | Cardiac surgeon Yuji Kawano, MD, performed the Washington area’s first successful robotic mitral valve surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Just three days after the robotic heart procedure, patient Brian Cohn was discharged home, thanks to this advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment for his mitral valve. Watch now, as Dr. Kawano and Brian share their experience with @fox5dc. Learn more: bit.ly/3kGsE9c
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-01 | Deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. DVT is common and can be dangerous when these clots break off and lodge in the lungs. Dr. Steven Abramowitz discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment options for DVT with @fox5dc. Learn more: bit.ly/3z8jIlh
Common Autoimmune Diseases: Causes and Symptoms MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-01 | Autoimmune disease affects 50 million Americans. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. Rheumatologist Benjamin Plotz, MD, discusses the causes and symptoms, and why some autoimmune diseases are hard to treat. Watch now via @fox5dc. Learn more: bit.ly/3NBMFuR
Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-06-01 | We hear quite often about people wanting to fast to lose weight. But is it healthy? Intermittent fasting has become quite popular because it is less about what you eat and more about when. Clinical dietitian Marion Irvin, RD, LD, discusses with @fox5dc the pros and cons and the impact of fasting on overall health. Learn more: bit.ly/3qB3AUk
Ob/Gyn Specialty Care Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-04-26 | The newly opened Ob/Gyn Specialty Care Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center brings to birthing individuals, babies, and their families the first and only comprehensive maternal-infant program in the District of Columbia that provides a full scope of services from health care to legal, behavioral health, and social services, in one location. The mission of the Ob/Gyn Specialty Care Center is to bring sustainable, healthy change to families in the District, where the maternal-infant mortality rate is poor. Learn more about the Ob/Gyn Specialty Care Center and its work to create positive change in maternal and infant health for families in the District: bit.ly/39mVJnN
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: What You Need to Know MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-03-25 | Don’t delay screening for colorectal cancer. Gastroenterologist Niki Asamoah, MD, tells @fox5dc why it’s so important to get regular colonoscopies and what signs and symptoms to look out for. #ColonCancerAwarenessMonth
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) with Dr. Marc Boisvert MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-03-21 | Dr. Marc Boisvert discusses breast cancer treatment at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
WATCHMAN Implant Reduces Stroke Risk in AFib Patients MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-15 | Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that affects six million Americans. Patients with AFib are at significant risk of stroke, and the WATCHMAN device reduces the risk of AFib-related stroke. Watch now, as Dr. Manish Shah tells @fox5dc how the WATCHMAN implant works and why it is an effective stroke prevention treatment option for AFib.
Recognizing the Signs of Frostbite MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-15 | This January was the coldest the Washington, D.C. area has experienced since 2014. The record cold snap caused an uptick of frostbite cases coming through our Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Watch now, as Burn Surgeon Taryn Travis, MD, tells @fox5dc why it’s so important to seek medical help quickly at the first warning signs of frostbite.
Debunking 5 Womens Heart Health Myths MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-15 | There are many myths and misinformation floating around about women's heart health. Watch now, as Dr. Barbara Srichai-Parsia sets the record straight on five commonly held but mistaken beliefs with Jeannette Reyes of @fox5dc. #RedWearDay ｜ #HeartMonth
Recognizing and Preventing Winter Sports Injuries MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-15 | Don't let common winter sports injuries take you down. Watch now, as Orthopedic Surgeon Wiemi Douoguih, MD, tells @TODAY Correspondent Vicky Nguyen that there are some basic prevention tips to decrease your chances of getting hurt.
Heart Transplant Patient Runs Half Marathon with Her Surgeon MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-07 | When a heart transplant patient asks her surgeon to run a half-marathon with her, there is only one answer: YES! MedStar Washington Hospital Center Cardiac Surgeon Ezequiel Molina, MD, had never run 13.1 miles before but accepted the challenge from patient Jayde Kelly, an avid runner. Following her heart transplant surgery in early 2020, she had a long, extremely tough road to recovery but persevered, so she could compete again. Jayde and Dr. Molina spent several months training, and finished their half-marathon together in November 2020, crossing the finish line hand-in-hand. Watch their amazing story of perseverance, endurance, and friendship via . @nbcwashington Learn more: bit.ly/3IWQVSE
Understanding the Physical and Mental Impact of Gun Violence on Survivors MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2022-02-07 | Each year, our Trauma Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center treats 600 patients who survive violent injuries. And many gun injury survivors live with bullets lodged inside their bodies, which may serve as a constant physical reminder of their trauma. Watch now, as Trauma Surgeon Erin Hall tells @nbcwashington why these injuries have an indelible impact on the survivors’ long-term mental and physical health. bit.ly/3eqmcQJ
Breaking the cycle of violence MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2021-12-07 | Our goal is simple. To help break the cycle of violence. MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Community Violence Intervention Program provides ongoing support and wraparound services to survivors of violent injuries. Watch now, as trauma surgeon Erin Hall, MD, tells NBC Washington how this unique program is bringing healing to our community. bit.ly/32ja3tP
Join Our Perioperative Team MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2021-11-02 | Are you a circulating nurse or surgical technologist? If you know there is no “I” in team. If you want to work in a culture that is based on pride, integrity, and duty. If you want to make a difference every single day. We want to talk to you about joining our Perioperative team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center! Our associates say it best. WATCH NOW!If you are interested in being part of our Periop team, contact Symone Smith at Symone.Q.Smith@medstar.net or Julia Preston at Julia.I.Preston@medstar.net. Or visit here https://Careers.MedStarHealth.org.
Administrative Fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center 2021-10-07 | Looking to jump start your career in health care? The Administrative Fellowship Program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides a rewarding opportunity to join our leadership team and learn from the best and brightest in the nation's capital. Watch now, as our former administrative fellows discuss how this unique program helped shape their careers. To learn more about our fellowship or apply to be our next administrative fellow, visit here: bit.ly/3mvGig0
