1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. The good news is that 99% of women survive #breastcancer when it's caught and treated early. Writing for Washington Parent Media, Ainsley MacLean, M.D. explains what women should know about risk factors, symptoms, and screening. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Award-winning physicians dedicated to helping Kaiser Permanente patients live longer, healthier lives.
About us
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C. is one of the nation's premier multi-specialty medical groups, with more than 1,800 physicians spanning 60-plus subspecialties. Our medical group is independent from, but works exclusively with, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. Together, we serve more than 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 35 medical centers, facilities and hospitals in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. Our physicians, and the staff who support them — in fields from data analytics to finance to HR to project management — are shaping the future of health care. Our unique model of care (prepayment for value, rather than volume-based incentives) is designed to succeed by making and keeping patients well. Not only are our doctors spared from the typical hassle of insurance company pre-authorizations and paperwork, but they can work seamlessly across disciplines and are empowered to lead the way in driving better processes and better care. The Permanente model welcomes world-class talent and gives all employees the tools they need to succeed. Why not consider a career with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group? Learn more at https://www.midatlanticpermanentecareers.org/
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Rockville, Maryland
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- Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Chronic Disease Management, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Genetics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Orthopaedic Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Cardiology, and Oncology
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Susan Fiorella
Chief Strategy and Communications Officer | Kaiser Permanente | Permanente Medicine
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🏥 Kyla Porter
Senior Talent Management Professional - Connecting Physicians & Staff to Fulfilling Careers
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Adheesh Sabnis, MD, FACS
Surgeon | Clinical Associate Professor | Technology Integration
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Narita Surana, M.D.
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Carotid artery disease is responsible for up to one-third of strokes in the U.S. At Kaiser Permanente, we provide advanced care for carotid artery disease, including an innovative procedure called TCAR. Here's what patients should know.
TCAR Procedure: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
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"There's growing evidence that constipation may be associated with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease," Dr. Alex Jow tells WJZ | CBS News Baltimore. Dr. Jow explains what you should know and when you should see a doctor.
Is there a link between chronic constipation and heart health?
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this September, we’re partnering with the Town of Bladensburg, MD to host an interactive panel and discussion. Join us this Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 3pm at Bladensburg Town Hall for an interactive discussion and to visit our Mobile Health Van will be onsite offering free cholesterol and glucose screenings, blood pressure checks, flu shots, & more.
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Pelvic organ prolapse – also called pelvic floor relaxation – is common. While some women may experience mild prolapse without noticeable symptoms, others may need treatment. Dr. Amy Banulis explains how to prevent this pelvic floor condition, and how exercise, diet and lifestyle changes can help.
Why the Pelvic Floor Weakens with Age
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Those who sleep-in on Saturday and Sunday mornings may reduce their chances of developing heart disease and stroke by 19%, a new study finds. Dr. Joe Lodato, a cardiologist, spoke with WTOP News about the new findings.
Extra hours of shut-eye on weekends boost heart health, study finds - WTOP News
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When the NCQA released its annual quality ratings, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente became the only organization in the country to earn 5 out 5 stars for six years in a row. In 2024, the results place Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic in the top 0.3% of health systems in the country as one of only 5 health systems in the nation—and the only in DC, Maryland, and Virginia—to earn 5 out of 5 stars. Learn more about the results: https://k-p.li/4eBgZSW
Kaiser Permanente Earns Top Quality Ratings in 2024
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Conversations about weight are tough, especially for kids. So how can parents broach the subject? Dr. Katie Ryder shares tips for talking to children about weight—and offers ways families can work together to get healthy. #ChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth #LifestyleMedicine
Expert Advice on Talking to Children about Weight and Obesity
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In 2023, 83% of flu deaths in kids were among children who were eligible to be vaccinated, but weren’t. That's why doctors recommend getting yourself and your child vaccinated as early as possible this season. “The flu kills healthy children every year. I’ve watched a perfectly healthy teenager die from the flu. It’s something I’ll never forget,” pediatrician Dr. Christina Brown tells WTOP News.
Doctors warn of importance of child flu vaccines amid findings from worrying CDC report - WTOP News
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Creating healthy habits early can have a lifelong impact. During National Childhood Obesity Month, pediatrician Dr. Christina Brown shares practical tips for establishing healthy eating patterns in Baltimore's Child, Inc..
Tiny Steps, Big Changes: Outsmarting Obesity in Preschool Years - Baltimore's Child
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