👏 Exciting news for Baltimore! We proudly welcomed U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger and Senator Chris Van Hollen Monday to announce a groundbreaking Youth Violent Offender Prevention program with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center president Dr. Stuart Levine and addictions psychiatrist Dr. Corneliu Sanda. The expanded program is backed by $963,000 in federal and state funding and philanthropic support. Read more about how this funding will expand crucial services and create a healthier environment for our youth ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6043mSbAW #ItsHowWeTreatPeople #YouthSupport #MentalHealthMatters
MedStar Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, MD 57,330 followers
Our mission: to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
About us
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. MedStar’s 30,000 associates, 6,000 affiliated physicians, 10 hospitals, ambulatory care and urgent care centers, and the MedStar Health Research Institute are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar trains more than 1,100 medical residents annually. MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.
- Website
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http://MedStarHealth.org
External link for MedStar Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbia, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Oncology Services, Rehabilitation, Neurosciences, Orthopaedic Surgery, Women's Services, and Emergency and Trauma Services
Locations
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Primary
10980 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044, US
Employees at MedStar Health
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Margaret (Maggi) Cary, MD MBA MPH PCC
Trusted Advisor and Thought Leader | Leadership Coach | Author | "Top 20 Coaches in Washington in 2021"
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Jeff Lee
Founder, Venture Partner, Angel Investor
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Dawn Motovidlak
President and CEO @ BHS | Workplace Mental Health and EAP Expertise
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Carla Dancy Smith, MSOD, CPCC, PCC, BCC
Coach * Consultant * Wellbeing * Sandwich Generation Expert $$
Updates
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Stiff or aching back? Sharp or piercing pain in your spine? Back pain comes in a variety of flavors, but all of them can be disruptive to your daily life. On the MedStar Health Blog, spine surgeon Dr. Zan Naseer and pain management specialist Dr. James Pendleton discuss why back pain is so common and what you can do about it.
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Thank you to Washington Business Journal for recognizing Angela Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA, and her work to advance maternal health and reduce disparities across health care delivery through research. With leaders like Angela, it shouldn't be a surprise that MedStar Health is committed to innovation. After all, it’s one of our core values!
We are pleased to introduce Greater Washington’s top clinical and business leaders working to solve the industry’s biggest challenges with our new Innovators in Health Care awards. Meet the leaders who are providing the top technology, talent and clinical care needed to serve the area’s diverse population. #dc #washingtondc #maryland #virginia #healthcare
Meet the 2024 Innovators in Health Care honorees
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Did you know that patient access to their health records can enhance diagnostic accuracy? The latest report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) highlights the role of electronic health records in promoting transparency and patient engagement. This important issue brief was a collaborative effort by leading experts in health care and technology: Dr. Kristen Miller, senior scientific director at MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare; Dr. Raj Ratwani, vice president of scientific affairs at MedStar Health Research Institute; and research fellows, Drs. Bat-Zion Hose and Joshua Biro, PhD. Together, they’re exploring how electronic health records (EHRs) can improve diagnostic safety. To learn more about their findings, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6046mqtHC and share your thoughts on patient access to medical notes in the comments below. #Collaboration #EHR #Healthinnovation
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For expectant mothers 🤰 who want to breastfeed their babies, it’s important to have sufficient resources and support. That’s why we’re proud that MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center has achieved the international Baby-Friendly hospital designation, which sets the highest standards for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Discover the impact our team has made for first-time mother Laura and other parents here ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6044mU2M6 #MedStarHealthProud #FeelGoodFriday
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We’re excited to share that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently published an issue brief by our own Alberta “Allie” Tran, PhD, RN CCRN, senior research scientist at MedStar Health Research Institute. This in-depth analysis delves into the complex interaction of patient, clinician, and systemic factors contributing to diagnostic errors in older adults. Explore the insights presented in this report by AHRQ News here: http://ms.spr.ly/6045mUCA1 #MedStarHealthProud
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Calling all clinicians and patient navigators. Join MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute and DC Health for the 2nd Annual Webinar to address barriers to lung cancer screening in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Learn from experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Georgetown University on how to: • Facilitate lung cancer screenings for high-risk patients • Overcome barriers impacting minority populations • Integrate tobacco treatment into screenings with EHR best practices Take advantage of this opportunity to improve patient care! Register today at http://ms.spr.ly/6049mU9KX and earn CME credit. #LungCancerAwareness #CancerScreening
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Are you a board certified emergency medicine physician looking for a place to call home? Join our amazing emergency medicine physician team and put your skills and passion to work. If you are an emergency medicine physician ready to make a meaningful impact in patient's lives, we want to hear from you. Click below to apply and begin your journey with us! https://bit.ly/3YjH43T #MedStarHealthCareers #EmergencyMedicine #StMarysHospital #EmergencyMedicinePhysician
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Today marks the first High Holy Day of the Jewish new year. Wishing our Jewish community a peaceful, prosperous, and blessed new year! L’Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯 #RoshHashanah
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Mark your calendar 📅 and join our Facebook Live on Monday, October 7 at noon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our powerhouse panel of experts will discuss everything you need to know about breast cancer, from mammogram screenings to symptoms, treatment options, and more. See more details here ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6045moGYD Whether you’re facing breast cancer yourself, supporting someone who is, or taking steps to keep yourself healthy, this is a must-see event. 🙋♀️ Have questions? Drop them in the comments and tune in LIVE for expert insights straight from our specialists at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute. Don’t miss out!