MedStar Health Blog

More than 70% of people who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland and the District of Columbia have gotten at least one dose—thank you to everyone who is doing their part to keep ou...

By the end of 2021, approximately 60,000 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. Over 10,000 patients will die from it—and the majority of these people will be Black women. Endo...

Whether you play an organized sport or exercise for fun, being active is important for your physical and mental health. However, playing sports and exercising always comes with the risk of developing ...

Note: This blog was published on December 3, 2021. Please check the CDC website to stay up to date with the latest information.    Change has been a constant theme throughout the COVID-19 p...

Women comprise more than half of the 38 million individuals living with HIV worldwide. This translates to more than 19 million women living with HIV. Since 2009, HIV/AIDS has been the leading cause of...

Gun violence in Washington, D.C., has plagued our community with almost 200 homicides this year, an increase of 13% from last year. The trauma unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in D...