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GERD Awareness Week is here! As we gear up for Thanksgiving 🦃 let’s also prepare to tackle acid reflux and heartburn. Tune in LIVE tomorrow at noon for a special session with experts from MedStar Health Gastroenterology. They’ll cover everything from symptoms to watch out for, risk factors, diagnosis, and the latest treatments. Have questions? Drop them in the comments at http://ms.spr.ly/6040WqNzp and tune in for expert advice. We want you to enjoy the holidays without the burn 🔥—join us and learn how!

Our MedStar St. Mary's Hospital is seeking a nocturnist advanced practice provider to join their team. MedStar St. Mary’s is nestled in the waterside community of Leonardtown, MD and is a full-service hospital, with cutting edge imaging services, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient, and outpatient care. Click to learn more about this opportunity and the signing bonus we are offering! https://bit.ly/3ZiShCa #MedStarHealthCareers

We're excited to welcome Dr. Prashant Yamajala to MedStar Health Primary Care at Alexandria! Dr. Yamajala is a board-certified family medicine physician with clinical interests in chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management (including diabetes and hypertension), men's health, mental health, pediatrics age 6 and older, and preventive health. He prioritizes preventive care, early intervention, and integrating physical, mental, and emotional health to promote overall wellness. "I believe in fostering compassionate and empathetic relationships with each patient, recognizing them as unique individuals with distinct needs and circumstances." To learn more or to schedule an appointment, click http://ms.spr.ly/6044Wuiie.

We recently teamed up with the Washington Wizards to spotlight Donate Life Night. Check out this inspiring video where our transplant surgeon Dr. Jose Figueiro talks about the critical need for organ donors. Plus, hear from kidney donor Tonja Paylor and recipient Perry as they share their remarkable story of the gift of life. ❤️ #TrustedMedicalTeam #DonateLife #ForTheDistrict

Join out MedStar Health Gastroenterology Team! Our MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team! If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and are ready for the next step in your career, apply today. https://bit.ly/3OmFSql #MedStarHealthCareers

Happy Birthday, Kesha! 🎉 Today, we celebrate not just another year of life but the incredible strength, resilience, and positivity of Kesha Troublefield. Kesha’s journey through her #PancreaticCancer and #KidneyCancer diagnosis is nothing short of inspiring. From her initial symptoms to her coordinated care across MedStar Health and MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, Kesha was supported every step of the way by compassionate teams, advanced treatments, and seamless collaboration among providers. Now, she’s sharing her story to inspire others and give hope to those on their own cancer journeys. Watch as Kesha and some of her care team, share her powerful journey. Also, join us in wishing Kesha a very happy birthday! 👏 To learn more about our cancer services, visit MedStarHealth.org/Cancer. #MedStarGeorgetownCancerInstitute #CancerSurvivor

If you’ve had a cough that’s hanging on, you’re not alone. The DMV is seeing a large uptick in walking pneumonia. Dr. Jasmeet Bhogal, medical director for MedStar Health Urgent Care, spoke with Arlington Magazine about the numbers, the symptoms, and how to lower the risk of getting sick. Check out the article here.

Whether you're fresh out of PT school or looking to make a change in your PT career, you'll want to tune into the latest episode of our "Let's Get Physical (Therapy)" podcast "Navigating the Workforce: HR Insights for PT Students with Craig Harbert and Laura Whitting." Talent Acquisition experts Craig and Laura share valuable insights on what employers are really looking for in PT candidates, how to optimize your resume, prepare for interviews, and more. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/411mdUu #physicaltherapy #PTstudents #PhysicalTherapists

Congratulations to our #SafeBabiesSafeMoms team for receiving the 2024 Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Award from the District of Columbia Hospital Association! We're #MedStarHealthProud of our work and the partnerships we've built with Community of Hope and Mamatoto Village. Together, we're committed to addressing health disparities and improving access to quality maternal and infant care in our communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/drTk5G3f Pictured below (Left to Right): - Angela Thomas, vice president of Health Care Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute - Dr. Tamika Auguste, chair, Women's and Infants' Services, MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Loral Patchen, PhD, scientific director, MedStar Health Research Institute - Christopher King, PhD - President, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Gregory J. Argyros

In honor of National Care at Home Month, we’re #MedStarHealthProud to celebrate the personal connections our #nurses and #therapists build with patients and their families. Watch this video to hear what they love most about home care! 🏡 🩺