MedStar Health News

WASHINGTON – The Division of Community Pediatrics, committed to delivering quality clinical services and programming to the most vulnerable children and families in Washington, D.C., amplified i...

Researchers are optimistic as hospital's first convalescent plasma recipient is discharged WASHINGTON — MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, the first hospital in the Washington, D.C. Metropo...

LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND – MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has been awarded an “A” in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements of facilities in providin...

Program is for people who are living with spinal cord injuries or disease

Clinton, MD —  On Thursday, February 27, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center celebrated the opening of its new cancer center, MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar South...

MedStar Health is launching the first patient-facing, interactive heart risk calculator that will be integrated in its patients’ electronic health records (EHRs). An estimated 575 cardiologists and other doctors across the system will be able to more easily show patients their personal risk for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases over time using easy-to-read graphics. This assessment will help doctors recommend lifestyle choices to improve patients’ heart health, a topic that is top of mind each February during American Heart Month.