MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to serving the greater Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas.
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is located in Olney, Maryland, in the north-eastern corner of Montgomery County. We have been a cornerstone of the community, with a long and rich history dedicated to serving the citizens of Montgomery and surrounding counties. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center was founded in 1918 by Jacob Wheeler Bird, MD and became a member of MedStar Health, the region's largest non-profit and most trusted integrated healthcare delivery system, in 2008. The original hospital had 28 beds and was the first acute care hospital in Montgomery County. We currently have 138 beds. Our 20,000-square-foot Emergency Department finished construction in April of 2010 and has a total of 41 beds including 22 general ED beds, eight beds in our dedicated Pediatric Center, six beds in the Fast Track unit, and five Crisis Evaluation beds. Along with this expansion, we also opened our new Helipad in March of 2010. We are also proud to have our MGH Health Foundation, which raises much needed funds for equipment, building expansions, physician training and development, and much more; and our Women's Board, which was originally the "Ladies' Auxiliary" established in 1920 to raise funds for the hospital, scholarships, and more. We are proud to serve our community, and while our neighbors think of us as a place for medical treatment, we like to view ourselves as a community health resource. From our health and wellness classes to our community lectures to the free screenings and blood pressure checks we offer throughout the year, MedStar Montgomery is here for you not just in sickness, but also in health. Awards
· Delmarva Foundation Excellence Award for Quality Improvement
· Gold Performance Accredited Chest Pain Center
· Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
· Accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer as a Community Hospital Cancer Program
· American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence
· Joint and Spine Center, which has been named a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
· Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart/American Stroke Association
11/25/2025
A new flu strain is making headlines, raising concerns about a tougher flu season ahead.
Our chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Glenn Wortmann, spoke with DC News Now about what this means for your protection and why getting vaccinated still matters.
Watch the full interview below.
A new flu variant spreading across the U.K., Japan and Canada is raising concerns among U.S. health experts, who warn it could lead to a more severe flu season.
11/24/2025
Congratulations to our outstanding providers for being named in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors 2025! 👏
11/22/2025
How we help Leo get back to his life is about so much more than how we treat his ankle.
11/21/2025
We are so proud of our providers for being named in Washingtonian Magazine's Top Doctors 2025! 👏
11/21/2025
Catch lung cancer early. A low-dose CT lung cancer screening is a quick, painless test designed to give you valuable insights into your lung health.
You may be eligible for a screening if you:
- Are between 50 and 80 years old
- Are a current smoker or quit within the last 15 years
- Have or had a heavy smoking history
👉 Click the link in the comments to learn more.
11/21/2025
Lung cancer can occur in anyone, regardless of smoking history. Learn more about the risk factors and symptoms, and discover how MedStar Health provides the resources and expertise you need.
Click the link in the comments for more. ⬇️
11/21/2025
Today is the Great American Smokeout, a perfect moment to take a step toward a healthier you. ❤️
Do you smoke? Now's the time to make a plan to quit, ideally for one day and then for good!
Here are some steps you can take to quit smoking:
1. Talk with your provider. If you need one, we can help!
2. Join smoking cessation programs.
3. Use apps like quitSTART or BecomeAnEx.org, or text SMOKEFREE for encouragement.
Did you know, your body starts to heal the moment you stop smoking? In fact, within 20 minutes, your heart and blood pressure begin to improve. In 12 hours, carbon monoxide drops, and long-term risks for heart disease, stroke, and cancer begin to go down.
Ready to quit? You don’t have to do it alone. Comment below to pledge your commitment and connect with others.
11/20/2025
How can we save precious time—and lives—when it comes to stroke? Through training and research.
We’re of two of our nurses who partnered with local police officers in a pilot program that dramatically improved officers’ ability to recognize stroke signs using the BEFAST tool—boosting accuracy to 100%!
Because every minute counts, this training helps close the dangerous gap between a patient’s first encounter and life-saving medical care.
The results were so remarkable that the team expanded the work into a formal study and published it in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
Read more in the comments.
11/20/2025
Antimicrobial resistance can affect the health of people, animals, and the environment. This U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week ( ), reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AR) by preventing infections from happening and improving antibiotic and antifungal use. 💜
Here are some important reminders:
• Know your risk, ask questions and take care.
• Get vaccinated.
• Use antibiotics and antifungals appropriately.
• Keep your hands clean.
• Be aware of changes in your health.
• Prepare food safely.
• Research health alerts when traveling.
• Practice safer s*x.
• Keep your animals and pets healthy.
Don’t wait for symptoms. There are typically no signs of lung cancer in early stages, making early detection critical. A low-dose CT scan can help find lung cancer before it spreads, making it easier to treat.
Visit MedStarHealth.org/LungHRA to take our quick lung cancer risk quiz to see if you are eligible for a low-dose CT lung cancer screening.
11/19/2025
Holiday meals shouldn’t come with a side of heartburn! We’re LIVE to break down what causes GERD, how to recognize it, and what steps you can take to stay comfortable this season.
Have questions? Ask them in the comments below.
11/19/2025
Ginny Mae Smith was inspired to support MedStar Montgomery because, as a cancer survivor who also lost both parents to the disease, she understands the importance of compassionate care.
Today, after making more than 2,000 hats and countless port pillows, she continues to bring comfort and compassion to MedStar Montgomery patients during treatment.
In this week’s , we celebrate Ginny Mae’s strength, generosity, and dedication to helping others heal.
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MedStar Montgomery Medical Center was founded in 1918 by Jacob Wheeler Bird, MD and became a member of MedStar Health, the region's largest non-profit and most trusted integrated healthcare delivery system, in 2008. The original hospital had 28 beds and was the first acute care hospital in Montgomery County. We currently have 138 beds. Our 20,000-square-foot Emergency Department finished construction in April of 2010 and has a total of 41 beds including 22 general ED beds, eight beds in our dedicated Pediatric Center, six beds in the Fast Track unit, and five Crisis Evaluation beds. Along with this expansion, we also opened our new Helipad in March of 2010.
We are also proud to have our MGH Health Foundation, which raises much needed funds for equipment, building expansions, physician training and development, and much more; and our Women's Board, which was originally the "Ladies' Auxiliary" established in 1920 to raise funds for the hospital, scholarships, and more.
We are proud to serve our community, and while our neighbors think of us as a place for medical treatment, we like to view ourselves as a community health resource. From our health and wellness classes to our community lectures to the free screenings and blood pressure checks we offer throughout the year, MedStar Montgomery is here for you not just in sickness, but also in health.
Awards
· Delmarva Foundation Excellence Award for Quality Improvement
· Gold Performance Accredited Chest Pain Center
· Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
· Accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer as a Community Hospital Cancer Program
· American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence
· Joint and Spine Center, which has been named a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
· Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart/American Stroke Association
Company Overview
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is located in Olney, Maryland, in the north-eastern corner of Montgomery County. We have been a cornerstone of the community, with a long and rich history dedicated to serving the citizens of Montgomery and surrounding counties.
