MedStar Health
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A non-profit, community-based healthcare organization serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. #TreatPeople #MedStarHealthProud
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MedStar Health
@medstarhealth.bsky.social
· Jul 28
Surgeon's instinct saves Maryland woman's life after deadly diagnosis
Lynda Bush, a great-grandmother from Maryland, thought she was dying after doctors told her she had stage 4 cancer that had spread to her lungs and brain. What was really going on would shock everyone, including her care team.
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MedStar Health
@medstarhealth.bsky.social
· Jun 24
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Earns Prestigious Magnet Recognition for Nursing
WASHINGTON - Today, MedStar Washington Hospital Center joined an exclusive group of the nation's hospitals when it achieved the Magnet® designation for excellence in nursing. Known as the "gold standard" for nursing, Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the highest and most prestigious nursing distinction a healthcare organization can achieve in the United States.
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MedStar Health
@medstarhealth.bsky.social
· Jun 23
MedStar Health
@medstarhealth.bsky.social
· May 31
Matt Barr's cancer survivor story
“I hadn’t had any symptoms, so I was totally caught off guard by the entire diagnosis," said Matt Farr, a testicular cancer survivor.
When Matt Farr of St. Mary’s County was diagnosed with testicular cancer that spread to his lungs and his heart, he was in a race against time and needed a highly specialized medical team. He turned to our MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute.
As we kick off National Cancer Survivors Day on June 1, we celebrate cancer survivors and raise awareness through inspirational stories like Matt’s. Watch the video below to learn more about his incredible cancer journey.
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MedStar Health
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· Apr 11