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04/03/2026

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone, and it could be affecting your health more than you think. Join our Facebook Live on Thursday, April 9, at noon to hear Autumn Castro, CRNP, discuss how stress impacts your body and get practical, everyday tips you can use to feel better.

Have questions? Ask them in the comments below and tune in LIVE for the answers!

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04/02/2026

Have you heard the rumors about hip and knee replacement? You may have questions about age limits, pain levels, recovery time, and how long implants last. But what’s fact, and what’s fiction?

Join us for a Facebook Live on Thursday, April 16, at noon as MedStar Orthopedic Institute surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Matheny debunks common myths and shares the latest advances in joint replacement care.

Leave your questions in the comments and tune in live to hear the answers.

04/02/2026

Nearly 17 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant. This , we honor and thank the donors who have helped save lives through organ donation. You may be able to help save a life, too.

Visit MedStarHealth.org/LivingDonor to learn more about becoming a living organ donor.

04/01/2026

Wishing a Happy to those who celebrate! Chag Sameach!

04/01/2026

Think walking doesn’t “count” as training? Think again. On the MedStar Health blog, physical therapist Rebecca Schumer explains why walking might be the missing piece in your running routine.

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04/01/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moment can make the biggest impact.

When Tommy Herbert, Environmental Services associate, wasn’t feeling quite right, a simple check-in and nudge from our president, Dr. Lisa Boyle, led to a lifesaving discovery. See the post below for the rest of Tommy's story, captured by CBS News.

March is blood clot awareness month and doctors stress that early detection can be lifesaving. It's estimated that each year, blood clots kill tens of thousands of Americans. Natalie Brand shares one man's story

03/30/2026

Today is Doctors' Day—a meaningful opportunity to honor the commitment, expertise, and compassion that physicians bring to our patients and communities every day.

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03/28/2026

March is Myeloma Action Month—a time to raise awareness about multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Treatment options have advanced in recent years, offering new hope for patients. Dr. Kimberley Doucette, medical oncologist and hematologist, explains the different treatment approaches and what patients should know.

👉 Learn more about our Malignant Hematology Oncology program in the comments.

03/27/2026

One third of patients with epilepsy (about 1 million people in the U.S.) live with drug-resistant seizures. When medication alone isn’t the answer, collaborative expertise can help. Dr. Francis Tirol and Dr. Kareem Zaghloul discuss how our NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center provides hope and options, from advanced brain imaging to the latest surgical techniques.

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03/27/2026

Restoring healthy blood flow to the brain can help reduce stroke risk.

Dr. Ehsan Dowlati discusses revascularization, an advanced procedure designed to improve circulation and protect the brain. Using research-driven techniques and innovative surgical approaches, he builds individualized plans of care that reduce the risk of life-threatening emergencies.

Learn more about Dr. Dowlati: http://ms.spr.ly/6189QviDR

03/27/2026

When should colorectal cancer screenings start?

Dr. Steven Wexner, our colorectal surgery chief, tells NBC Washington when to start and what you need to know about . Watch his conversation below to find out more.

About 77% of people don’t know when to get their first colonoscopy, according to a new survey by MedStar Health. Colorectal cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer death in patients under age 50, Dr. Steven Wexner told News4’s Eun Yang. Many patients have no family history and no symptoms.