The George Washington University Hospital

In celebration of #NationalInternDay, meet a few of our incredible #interns who are shaping the future of healthcare! 🩺✨ 🏥 Hunter Gettridge - Nurse Extern: Labor & Delivery 🩺 Bezawit Kebede - Nurse Extern: Intensive Care Unit ⚕️ Lesline Kangmo Nzomo - Nurse Extern: Emergency Department 💉 Daniella Ciccione - Nurse Extern: Emergency Department These talented individuals are gaining invaluable experience and pursuing their dreams in healthcare. We are proud to support their journey towards a successful future! #GWProud #Intern #HealthcareInternship #InternDay

As a volunteer coach for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, Matt Mika was in his element. Lobbyist from 9 to 5, and athlete overtime. But everything changed in minutes when a shooter opened fire on the diamond in the 2017 game. Matt sustains life-threatening injuries that bring him to the edge of death. To learn more about Matt's remarkable journey, please visit http://spklr.io/6181SdT3 or listen on your favorite streaming apps including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most complex, deadly, and treatment-resistant cancers. About 12,000 people are diagnosed with GBM each year which is 12,000 too many. Learn how the GW Cancer Center's Neuro-oncology Clinical Program aims to change that: http://spklr.io/6040Saiw.

Ready to join our team at the George Washington University Hospital? Follow these tips to make your application stand out and showcase why you're the perfect fit! 1️⃣ Complete a thorough application 2️⃣ Review & upload your resume 3️⃣ Highlight skills & experience 4️⃣ Share what you know Start your application today: http://spklr.io/6043Sa9U. #ApplicationTips #CareerSuccess

We love hearing from our patients, especially after they've received exceptional and compassionate care from our team. The following are sentiments that a recent patient shared about Joseph Mulinge, 4 South Nursing. "Joseph, I write with the most sincere gratitude that I can possibly offer to a medical professional, or for that matter, human being. The past 72 hours or so have been amongst the most frightening of my life, not only because of the potential loss of my own life, but this would make my beloved wife a widow. She means more to me than anything else on this earth. Your care during my stay here has been nothing short of extraordinary, competent, and friendly with a peerless bedside manner. You have been an advocate and coach, treating me not just as a patient, but as a person. I hope that I don’t have to see you again anytime soon, but if I do, I know I will be received by a friend and top professional. Thank you for your care and attention!" Job well done Joseph! We're thrilled you're a part of the GW Family! #GWProud

As you are probably aware, Crowdstrike, a Microsoft vendor, pushed a software update last night that had a technical error. This has had a worldwide impact as reported in the media. While things may take a little more time than usual, George Washington University Hospital is open and remains operational! This is not a cyberattack but a coding error by the IT vendor. The vendor has pushed out a patch which is currently being implemented in all systems. Our teams are actively working to resolve the issues, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Oh, and Band-Aids are our fashion accessory of choice! 💉 Join our dedicated ICU team and make a difference every day. Apply now to be part of a community where your skills are valued and your passion makes a real impact: http://spklr.io/6049SQnR. #NurseLife #JoinOurTeam #GWProud #ICUNurse #NurseMeme

Yesterday we shared the incredible news that GW Hospital has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report. Today, we're proud to announce that we have achieved high-performing status in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Urology; and Geriatrics, along with receiving high-performing designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas: Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes. High-Performing is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. These recognitions demonstrate our commitment to providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.

We are thrilled to share that for the second consecutive year that George Washington University Hospital has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S News and World Report. GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. "As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This recognition by U.S. News & World Report, which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team," shared Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. Thank you to all of our team members who helped make this remarkable achievement possible! #BestHospitals

July is #UVSafetyMonth. Protect your skin and eyes from the sun during these hot summer days. When you are ready to go out for some fun in the sun, wear a cap or hat, sunglasses and don't forget the sunscreen! 😎