MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Searching for ways to keep you and your little ones safe this summer? ☀️ Check out this Facebook Live with pediatrician Dr. Michael Donnelly. Watch as he shares tips to keep your family safe and when to seek care from a pediatrician. To get more information or find a MedStar Health pediatrician near you, please visit http://ms.spr.ly/6049lJ0eW.

For many patients with joint conditions like #arthritis, the #NanoArthroscope provides new #MinimallyInvasive options for diagnosis, treatment, and education. Learn from Evan Argintar, MD how this new device is making a difference for patients.

This month, 117 new-to-practice nurses—our largest cohort EVER—completed their nursing residencies! Our year-long nurse residency program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), supports new graduates as they transition to professional practice. We are so proud of this great group of nurses and excited to see the positive impact they will make not only in the lives of our patients, but on the nursing profession as they continue to grow in their careers. Way to go! Photo #1: Great looking group! Photo #2: Nurse resident Jorge Aparicio receives hugs from nurse educator Lucy Shivnan. Photo #3: Nurse educators Amarachi Anudokem and Cassie Graziano award a completion certificate to nurse resident Raisa Bonner. Photo #4: Nurse Austin Yockey won the Butterfly Award, which recognizes a nurse resident who has grown tremendously in their first year of practice. He is photographed with Jani North Saale, RN, vice president of Nursing Operations. Photo #5: Nurses Nadine Rong, Collette Smith, and Bridget Crimmins won “Clinical Coach of the Cohort” awards in recognition of the lasting impact they made on their orientees. Only Collette was at the ceremony to accept her certificate. She's all smiles here! Photo #6: Our nurse residents complete evidence-based practice research projects on their units, with a goal to improve outcomes for our patients and elevate our care environment. After each completion ceremony, the residents present their projects to nursing leaders. L-R: Nurse residents Chinenye Eneremadu and Sarai Chavarria, and nurse educator Meghan Perotta

Maternal and infant mortality rates in D.C. are some of the highest in the nation. And we are committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers and infants in neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Thanks to a partnership with Community of Hope through our Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative, we are working to make a difference for women and babies in Wards 7 and 8, who have faced challenges accessing quality health care and support. Learn more about our work in this piece highlighted by The Washington Informer. Read now. http://ms.spr.ly/6047lupa3 #SafeBabiesSafeMoms

Woo hoo! We did it–again! MedStar Washington Hospital Center has again been ranked one of the top hospitals in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings. Our Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery program is again ranked – this time at #38 in the country. New this year, our Obstetrics & Gynecology program landed in the #45 spot (3-way tie) in the nation. In addition, Cancer, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Geriatrics, and Urology have been rated high performing, indicating a high score that did not achieve national rank. Regionally, we are tied for the #1 hospital in the Washington metro region. To be so highly ranked in so many areas is a testament to our ONE TEAM commitment to providing our patients with the highest quality and safest care. Thank you for what you do for our patients every day. Learn more: ▶️ http://ms.spr.ly/6043lPre5

One of our patient’s siblings was so impressed by nurse Kelley Jack’s care for their loved one that they nominated her for The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. They wrote, “She was a true advocate, engaging in medical questions with the provider team, calling dietary to get the right food, cleaning and brushing my sister’s teeth, and re-positioning her every two hours to prevent bed sores.” Thank you, Kelley, for your compassionate care, and congratulations on this well-deserved award! #DAISYAward ｜The DAISY Foundation

There is something just a bit special about caring for one of our own. And this situation involved two nursing units, several nurses and support staff, physicians, and an OR team. One of our nurses, 36 weeks pregnant, arrived at work not feeling well. One of her colleagues agreed the nurse did not look well and alerted unit Nursing Director Meron Zikarge, who notified Labor and Delivery they were on the way with a patient. Soon after arrival in L&D, it was clear the mother and baby were in distress. The OB team and Anesthesia delivered the baby minutes after the patient entered the OR, and appropriate care was given to mom and baby. For seeing something and saying something to quickly transitioning to the safe delivery of the baby and care for the associate-mom, the following associates were presented a SPIRIT Shout Out from President Gregory J. Argyros, MD: Unit secretary Rachel Thorpe, nurses Mekidim Tasew, Abrefi Osei-Akoto, Genevieve Meehan, Linda Snowden, Kaiya Lindsey, Korrin Gholston, and Chaniece Simmons, Dr. Marie-Anne Draoui and Dr. Lindsey Alpeter. Congratulations to these awesome team members! Top photo L-R: (Labor and Delivery team) Kaiya Lindsey, RN; Linda Snowden, RN; and Rachel Thorpe Bottom photo L-R: President Gregory J. Argyros, MD; Meron Zikarge, RN; Mekidim Tasew, RN; Abrefi Osei-Akoto, RN Not photographed: Genevieve Meehan, RN; Korrin Gholston, RN; Chaniece Simmons, RN; Dr. Marie-Anne Draoui and Dr. Lindsey Alpeter

Summer community events strengthen bonds in D.C.’s most underserved communities, addressing critical issues such as violence and food insecurity. 🤝 Learn more about this important venture in our Report to the Community ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6047lzGPN #FeelGoodFriday #MedStarHealthProud

A new study has revealed that a popular brands of tampons may contain toxic metals, such as lead and arsenic. Now, many are wondering – are tampons safe? Ob/Gyn Mary Melancon joined FOX 5 DC to weigh in on the findings and what all this means for women. Watch now. http://ms.spr.ly/6048lKNv2

After receiving more than 20 nominations from his peers, Patient Care Technician Clive Mogaka was recognized for his outstanding service and teamwork with The Sunshine Award for Exceptional Associates! Clive’s colleagues wrote that he was a rock-solid team player who often goes out of his way to care for patients and lend a helping hand to others. Way to go, Clive!