MedStar Health Blog

Our real-world research indicates that a collaborative program to reduce food insecurity in Washington, DC, during the COVID-19 pandemic was successful and that community partners are integral to inn...

You can probably point out an athletic trainer on the sidelines of a professional sporting event, but did you know that not all high schools are fortunate enough to have one?  Nearly 8 million...

This article was written by Suzanne M. Simkovich MD, MS.   Ahead of the 76th World Health Assembly, MedStar Health researcher published recommendations in the BMJ to utilize human-centered...

This article was updated 5/1/2024.    Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications for diabetes and weight management have become very popular lately, due in part to cele...

End-of-life care is often misunderstood, causing many people who would benefit from the Medicare-covered services to delay seeking hospice care. Contrary to the stigma associated with hospice, choosi...

A qualitative study recently published in PLOS ONE examined how health clinics serving women of reproductive age and young children screen for social risk factors, refer patients to community organiz...