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People Think They Know More about Stroke Warning Signs than They Actually Do According to a New MedStar Health Survey

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey conducted by MedStar Health found people could be overly confident about their ability to recognize the serious warning signs of someone having a stroke. The national survey of 1000 people found 64% of respondents said they were "confident" about their knowledge of stroke symptoms, but just 23% could name the signs that make up the widely known acronym BEFAST which outlines sudden changes that can be signs of stroke:

Key Points: 
  • Stroke was the third leading health condition survey respondents said they're concerned about personally after heart disease and cancer.
  • "A crucial step in providing equitable health care is ensuring that we're reaching communities with accessible and culturally tailored messaging.
  • RÁPIDO aims to break down the language barrier to initiating acute stroke care in Spanish speaking communities."
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center all offer Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs) accredited by The Joint Commission .

MedStar Health and DispatchHealth Launch Exclusive Partnership to Provide Acute Care at Home in Washington, D.C.

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024
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"MedStar Health is committed to expanding the continuity of the safest and highest quality care through a unique new partnership in Washington, D.C.," says Ethan Booker, MD , chief medical officer for telehealth at MedStar Health and a leader of MedStar Institute for Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • "MedStar Health is committed to expanding the continuity of the safest and highest quality care through a unique new partnership in Washington, D.C.," says Ethan Booker, MD , chief medical officer for telehealth at MedStar Health and a leader of MedStar Institute for Innovation.
  • This at-home acute care service is preventing hospital returns by providing care that can be managed in a patient's own home, such as medication management.
  • DispatchHealth securely sends information and follow-up requests from visits with the patients' care teams at MedStar Health.
  • "It's a privilege to collaborate with MedStar Health and its high-quality care teams through this partnership."

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies 72andSunny, Allison, Anomaly, Colle McVoy, Doner, HUNTER, KWT Global and Team Epiphany Drive Big Game Moments On and Off the Field

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is proud to represent six national in-game advertisements in this year's Super Bowl LVIII, for clients including Bud Light, Budweiser, E*Trade, National Football League (NFL), Paramount+ and United Airlines. Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.
  • "Once again, our agencies have delivered and supported Big Game spots with Big C creative thinking," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I look forward to Stagwell continuing to drive special moments like these as we prepare to host Sport Beach, our flagship activation at Cannes Lions 2024, this June."
  • Ally Financial " Saving for that Ad " – With Anomaly's help, Ally aired a 30-second spot on Paramount+ during the Big Game.

MedStar Health and Marymount University Partner to Further Enhance Student Learning Opportunities and Provide Scholarships to Students Seeking Careers in Physical Therapy

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星期四, 二月 8, 2024
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It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .

Key Points: 
  • It is realistic, impacts students, is sensitive to the needs of the health care environment, and enhances an already exceptionally strong curriculum at Marymount University," said John Brickley , PT, MA, vice president, MedStar Health Physical Therapy .
  • "This partnership will further augment the already outstanding work Marymount does to prepare physical therapy students for the new healthcare environment that has evolved post-pandemic by learning side-by-side from physical therapists and other health care specialists who are currently working in their field."
  • Additionally, for the school year starting in the fall of 2024, MedStar Health will provide five $20,000 scholarships for students seeking a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
  • "This collaboration with MedStar Health will significantly enhance our students' classroom work and draw students to the area where the population demonstrates an increased demand for physical therapy services.

Charles Conner III Tapped to Lead Government Affairs for MedStar Health

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星期一, 二月 5, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles R. Conner III has joined MedStar Health as the new vice president of Government Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles R. Conner III has joined MedStar Health as the new vice president of Government Affairs.
  • Conner comes to MedStar Health from the law firm Venable LLP where he was a member of the state and local government practice.
  • "Chuck is smart, thoughtful, humble and engaging," said Kenneth A. Samet , president, and CEO of MedStar Health.
  • Conner will also serve as a member of the MedStar Health Leadership Team.

Two MedStar Health Hospitals Achieve Prestigious Nurse Magnet® Designation for First Time

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024
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It's the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • It's the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve in the United States.
  • Less than ten percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved a Magnet designation.
  • MedStar Harbor and MedStar Montgomery, along with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (4th designation) are three of just eight hospitals in Maryland to attain Magnet recognition.
  • Along with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (5th designation, with only two Magnet hospitals in DC), MedStar Health now has four hospitals with Magnet designation.

Now Open, the Verstandig Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Providing World-Class Care in a World-Class Facility

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星期三, 十二月 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health proudly announce the opening of the new Verstandig Pavilion, a transformative project for the region.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health proudly announce the opening of the new Verstandig Pavilion, a transformative project for the region.
  • This facility enables MedStar Georgetown to continue providing world-class care now in a world-class facility unlike anywhere else in the metropolitan area.
  • "The Verstandig Pavilion is a transformational facility," said Mike Sachtleben, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Washington Region, MedStar Health and has been involved in the pavilion project from the very beginning.
  • To learn more about what the Verstandig Pavilion provides, please visit https://www.medstarhealth.org/building-medical-excellence
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Newly Unveiled Verstandig Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Promises Continued World-Class Care in a World-Class Facility

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星期五, 十二月 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has officially unveiled the brand new Verstandig Pavilion, which is set to open December 10, 2023. A ribbon cutting ceremony featuring MedStar Health senior leaders, Philanthropist Grant Verstandig, community stakeholders, hospital associates, and CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O'Donnell — the event's emcee — celebrated the hospital's new 477-thousand sq. ft. addition which is set to become the D.C. region's most advanced healthcare facility.

Key Points: 
  • The highly anticipated opening will make MedStar Georgetown home to the Washington, D.C., region's most advanced healthcare facility.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has officially unveiled the brand new Verstandig Pavilion, which is set to open December 10, 2023.
  • "This is truly a transformational project, creating a world-class facility to match the world-class care provided by our physicians, nurses and associates.
  • "The Verstandig Pavilion will help MedStar Georgetown usher in a new era of healthcare in the region as we continue to serve the health care needs for decades to come."

World's First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Now Available for Patients with Abnormally Slow Heart Rhythm

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星期二, 十一月 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Washington Hospital Center is one of a select few institutions nationwide now offering patients with abnormally slow heart rates breakthrough technology that delivers treatment by a revolutionary new technology: two tiny leadless pacemakers implanted within the heart.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday, Nov. 6, the heart rhythm team at MedStar Washington implanted the Washington region's first approved leadless dual-chamber pacing device in two patients.
  • Their procedures went well and both patients stayed overnight for observation and are now resting at home.
  • "The leadless dual-chamber pacemaker is an excellent option to treat abnormally slow heart rates," said Cardiac Electrophysiologist Cyrus Hadadi, MD , associate director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
  • Most patients needing pacemaker therapy require dual-chamber systems to best regulate their rhythm, and this requires an information exchange between both heart chambers.

Most Women Skipping Annual Mammograms, According to New MedStar Health Survey

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星期一, 十月 2, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from MedStar Health finds that most American women over age 40 are not screening for breast cancer through annual mammograms. According to the results, 59% of respondents say they forgo the recommended routine exam on a yearly basis. Almost a quarter (23%) say they've never had a mammogram.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from MedStar Health finds that most American women over age 40 are not screening for breast cancer through annual mammograms.
  • These results come as breast cancer diagnoses continue to increase by about 0.5% every year , according to the American Cancer Society, including a nearly 3% increase in younger women under age 40.
  • MedStar Health breast cancer experts encourage women, starting as early as age 30, to talk to their doctor about their own personal breast cancer risk and begin developing a plan to start mammograms as soon as possible.
  • For more information about breast cancer risk management and screening, visit the MedStar Health High-Risk Breast Cancer Program .