Asking your pediatrician 👩‍⚕️ the right questions can make a big difference for your child this #BackToSchool season. If you want to know what to ask at a back-to-school check-up, pediatrician Dr. Mary Jane Reen has you covered in her interview with @FOX5DC. youtube.com/watch?v=0eY4mm…

Back pain won’t always require surgery, but sometimes it’s the only way to experience relief. On the MedStar Health Blog, neurosurgeon Dr. Iguchi shares three signs you may benefit from back surgery. medstarhealth.org/blog/signs-to-…

The new school year is here, and many student-athletes are also returning to play sports. ⚽ 🏀 🏈 Watch this replay of our Facebook Live to learn what sports physicals cover, how to get one, how to prevent injuries, and what to do if an injury happens. youtube.com/watch?v=MiDntz…

Game days are back! 🏈 As your trusted medical team, we are on the sidelines keeping athletes strong, healthy, and ready to perform their best. Good luck to all of the student-athletes this year!

A new quality improvement study and a Department of Defense 🇺🇸-funded clinical trial will follow to explore whether providing fluids orally can benefit patients in #BurnCare. Jeffrey Shupp discusses the research in this week’s blog. medstarhealth.org/blog/burn-resu…

Foot pain 🦶 might not just be plantar fasciitis. Learn about plantar fibromatosis and its treatments with Dr. Paul Carroll in our latest DocTalk podcast episode. Listen here 🎧 tinyurl.com/Fibromatosis #FootHealth #Podiatry

Wishing a festive Paryushana Parvarambha to those who celebrate! 🎉

This #LaborDay, we want to recognize our associates for all they do for our patients, their loved ones, and our communities. #ThankYou for your continued service, dedication, and resilience. 🙌 Have a happy, healthy, and safe Labor Day! #MedStarHealthProud #TreatPeople

It's #SepsisAwarenessMonth! New national survey data released by MedStar Health shows that 81% of Americans do not know all the signs and symptoms of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Knowing the signs could save a life. Learn more: MedStarHealth.org/Sepsis.

In partnership with MedStar Health, James McCann visited with NICU families and staff at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

Our tiniest patients 👶 received a special dose of cheer on Tuesday when Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann paid a visit to our NICU at MedStar Franklin. Along with Orioles hats and gifts, he brought compassion and optimism. #TrustedMedicalTeam #BirdLand Orioles Community

Even after 20 years as the trusted medical team of the Baltimore Ravens, that first game of the season feeling never gets old. We can't wait to tackle another season with the Ravens and officially start football season tonight. #20YearsOfTrust #TrustedMedicalTeam

In partnership with D.C. Dept. of Health, our Division of Community Pediatrics operates two school-based health centers 🏫 at D.C. Public Schools. Learn how we foster strong connections between students and their providers in non-traditional settings ➡️ ms.spr.ly/6019mGgqX

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025/2026 Quality and Safety Physician Leadership Fellowship! To apply or attend an info session every other Monday at noon and 5 p.m., from Sept. 9 through Nov. 25, visit MedStarHealth.org/QSPLFellowship or email [email protected].

Wishing a happy Ganesh Chaturthi to those who celebrate! 🎉 May Lord Ganesh bless you with happiness and prosperity. #GaneshChaturthi

Happy National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week! This week, we celebrate the vital role HBCUs play in molding Black leaders and sustaining a pipeline for employment from undergraduate to the professional workforce. #HBCU #NationalHBCUWeek

Flu shot season is here! Amanda Joy, PA-C, associate medical director, MedStar Health Urgent Care, weighs in with NBC News on how to time your shot, whether to combine it with the covid vaccine, and more! nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Dr. Sharon O’Brien, Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital spoke to WTOP about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis. #SepsisAwarenessMonth ms.spr.ly/6015mKWzB

Did you know 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime? Let’s raise awareness and encourage early detection by getting a PSA blood test for #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth. Talk to your primary care provider or visit ms.spr.ly/6018mKo3u for more.

As we mark 23 years since 9/11, we look back to mourn and honor those who were lost. We also want to recognize our region’s first responders and medical professionals who rescued and treated the injured. Thank you for always being there when we need you most. #NeverForget