Adventist HealthCare

11/18/2025

We’re proud to share that Adventist HealthCare hospitals have once again received top marks for patient safety! The Leapfrog Group highlighted our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. Thank you to our dedicated staff for making this possible, and to our patients for trusting us with your health.

Adventist HealthCare Hospitals earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.

11/17/2025

Meet Jason — just one year in as a Call Specialist on the Behavioral Health team at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center – Mental Health, he’s already making an impact by blending analytical skills with compassion. After moving back from Japan and shifting careers, Jason found his purpose supporting patients, spotting referral trends, and truly living our Service & Stewardship values. Learn more about his story and how he’s helping extend God’s care through mental health healing: https://bit.ly/3K0MQ5N

11/11/2025

We honor all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you, veterans, for your sacrifice and service.

11/10/2025

Adventist HealthCare is proud to celebrate our affiliated Adventist HealthCare physicians that have been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Top Doctors for 2025! These physicians were nominated by their peers for excellence in their specialties. Join us in celebrating their achievements by watching a special message of appreciation from Dr. Patsy McNeil, MBA, FACEP, Executive Vice President and System Chief Medical Officer of Adventist HealthCare, as she shares her gratitude for these doctors who lead with compassion and dedication every day.

Congratulations to our Top Doctors who lead with purpose, compassion and healing hands. 🩺👏

11/07/2025

Have you been thinking about seeing a heart specialist? Whether you are headed to your first visit or a follow-up, knowing what to expect can ease your mind and help you understand what to expect from your appointment. Learn more from Dr. Daisy Lazarous, a cardiologist and director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Program at Adventist HealthCare:

It’s critically important to treat your heart well, and seeing your doctor regularly is a good step in preventing heart disease.

11/01/2025

🎧 New Podcast Episode Alert!

Tune in to the latest episode, Mammograms: Myths, Misunderstandings & Must-Knows, Nimeet and guest host Tina sit down with Dr. Nikki Tirada, Director of Women’s Imaging at Adventist HealthCare. Together, they unpack common myths and expert insights to help you understand what to expect during your mammogram - so you can feel confident, informed and empowered about your breast health.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4njbYlT

10/31/2025

From volunteering in the Labor & Delivery unit at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center to pursuing a career in dentistry, Amy’s story is one of compassion, curiosity, and commitment to helping others.

Over the years, Amy has dedicated more than 234 volunteer hours—building connections with patients, supporting nurses, and learning what it means to care for people during life’s most important moments. Those experiences inspired her to take the next step toward becoming a dentist, with hopes to one day serve communities around the world.

“I love the patient interactions and being able to see how the smallest act of kindness can make someone’s day better,” Amy shares.

Her story reminds us that volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about discovering your purpose.

https://bit.ly/474TwaF

10/31/2025

Don't ghost your breast health! One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime - even without a family history. Take our breast cancer screening assessment to learn your risk for breast cancer and know what screening actions you should take. Plus, be entered to WIN a spa gift package for two! https://bit.ly/4eNeSf3

10/30/2025

Did you know that genetic testing can help identify your risk for breast cancer – even beyond family history? In this episode of the “Adventist HealthCare & You” podcast, Dr. Courtney Ackerman, MD, medical oncologist and genetic specialist with Maryland Oncology Hematology at the White Oak Cancer Center and Shannon O’Connor, MD, medical oncologist and genetic specialist with Maryland Oncology Hematology at the Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center, break down what genetic screening means, who should consider it and how Adventist HealthCare is making this resource accessible to our community. Tune in to learn more: https://bit.ly/4aRujBq

10/30/2025

Sorting fact from fiction shouldn’t be the hardest part of your breast cancer journey. Whether you're navigating routine screenings or facing a new diagnosis, reliable information is key. Dr. Shannon O'Connor, medical oncologist, at the Shady Grove Aquilino Cancer Center breaks down some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to breast cancer.

10/30/2025

Last week, experts from Adventist HealthCare and Maryland Oncology Hematology came together at our Breast Cancer Symposium to share the latest advances in diagnosis, management and treatment.

Topics ranged from breast imaging and pathology to breast surgical reconstruction, genomics, genetics, medical oncology and radiation oncology skin changes.

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Laurie Herscher, explored how integrative medicine can benefit breast cancer patients and those at a higher risk.

A heartfelt thank you to those who attended and to our speakers for helping referring physicians better understand approaches to breast cancer care. Together, we are making a difference in patients’ lives.

Dr. Kashif Firozvi, Dr. Nikki Tirada, Dr. Cynthia Plate, Dr. Surupa Sen Gupta, Dr. Courtney Ackerman, Dr. Christopher Fleury, Dr. Beltaifa, Dr. Denise Gooch and Dr. John Wallmark.