MedStar Washington Hospital Center on LinkedIn: Congratulations to our amazing critical care nursing teams for achieving… (2024)

Our care for the community extends beyond the walls of our hospital. Recently, a group of volunteers from our senior nursing leadership team and community outreach committee hosted a health fair at Bread for the City's Northwest Food Pantry. We offered health screenings and education on hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and mental health (focused on suicide prevention) and helped patrons select nutritious items from the food market. Our nurses are THE BEST!Back L-R: Fanya DeJesus, Kristin Spurr, Norma Gray-Clark, Evelyn Diop, Rachel Watkins, Shirley Dewitt, Jani North Saale and (Front L-R) Yelena Tuerk, Ariam Yitbarek, and Carrie Richardson

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June is #MensHealthMonth, and we encourage the men in your life to take charge of their health. Join us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, June 20 at noon, as Clinton Burnside, MPH, with Howard University Cancer Center, is our guest speaker. He will address what it takes to achieve men’s health equity. Clinton has an extensive background in public health and research. His early research focused on prostate cancer and barriers to screening for Black men. As a senior outreach coordinator and “Men Take Ten” program manager at Howard, Clinton provides cancer education throughout the community, and helps recruit participants into various clinical research trials. His primary interests include helping men learn more about their health and making informed decisions to improve their health with a specific research interest in prostate cancer among men of color. Please register to join us https://bit.ly/4c0lpRZ, or scan the QR code provided on the image below.This town hall is part of MedStar Health's Ask a Healthcare Professional series.

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Watch our Facebook LIVE on June 17 at noon and hear from two of our distinguished specialists from MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute: Dr. Keith Kowalczyk, a renowned urologic oncologist, and Dr. Luther Ampey, a leading radiation oncologist. They will discuss prostate cancer treatments and debunk some myths. Have questions? Ask them in the comments below, and tune in LIVE for the answers.

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There is no one more deserving of the MedStar Health Impact Award than our nurse Raiza Majam! MedStar Health Chief Nursing Officer LynnMarie Verzino recently visited the hospital and surprised Raiza with this special honor for her unparalleled passion for nursing and outstanding contributions to MedStar Health. Raiza takes a proactive approach to nursing and serves as the co-chair of several hospital councils. She has led re-education initiatives to promote safe, high-quality care. An advocate for wellbeing, Raiza created three “wellness lockers” for staff filled with resources and snacks. She is also a champion on our journey to Magnet designation, which is the highest distinction for nursing that a hospital can receive. Raiza's leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to patient care have helped drive positive patient outcomes, staff engagement, and overall organizational performance. She is a shining example of what it means to be an exceptional MedStar Health nurse. We're so proud of you, Raiza. Congratulations!

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We couldn't be prouder of our associates who volunteered at this year's Capital Pride Festival to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community! We joined in the parade Saturday and passed out sunscreen and other helpful, healthful goodies from our booth during Sunday's celebration. We show up for our community because it's how we treat people. #MedStarHealthProud ｜#PrideMonth

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We are currently seeking a nocturnist hospitalist physician to support night shifts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. We combine the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. Be a part of a nationally recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region. Click below to learn more! https://bit.ly/3Rm7Y78#MedStarHealthCareers#Nocturnist#Physician

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Our patients mean the world to us, and we live by the MedStar Health motto “It’s how we treat people.” Parking Director Sehaye Meskel is renowned for treating people with the utmost respect. A long-time patient wrote to hospital President Gregory J. Argyros, MD, noting she had found a handicapped parking space in the garage but still had a long walking journey to her appointment. Then, along came Sehaye. “He assisted me into a wheelchair and pushed it right up to the registration desk in the hospital, then took me to my appointment on the fifth floor! He suggested I use the valet service in the future and showed me how to access it.” She went on to write “I have never – not once! – experience anything but attentive and polite conversation by all employees.” To our patient, thank you for your generous and kind words. To Sehaye, you have been on our ONE TEAM for 37 years and counting. You so deserve this SPIRIT Shout Out!Photo: Sehaye (left) photographed with Dr. Argyros.

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Wrapping up our celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day (June 2), we’re grateful to share one more story from endometrial/uterine cancer survivor Cherry W. Join us in thanking her for sharing her story below. For more information about cancer care at MedStar Health, please visit MedStarHealth.org/Cancer.“My name is Cherry W. At the age of 27, I was diagnosed with stage 4B endometrial/uterine cancer. I am a 15-year cancer survivor after 11 rounds of chemotherapy. I am grateful for the support from the [MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center] staff.”#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #CancerSurvivor

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If you’re one of the 70% of people in the U.S. over age 65 who isn’t up to date on your #COVID vaccine, now’s the time. New #FLiRT variants of COVID-19 are more transmissible, so older people and those at high risk need to be up to date. Learn about FLiRT variants and how you can protect yourself from Glenn Wortmann, MD.

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