MedStar Health Blog

In most of the podiatric, or foot care, patients I see, families are very supportive, and I love that. Painful foot conditions such as bunions often affect the patient’s mobility, quality ...

  Dr. Kankam chats with a patient during a consultation. It’s normal - even expected - to experience days where you feel down, unmotivated, and just not exactly like yourself. When th...

MedStar Harbor Hospital is pleased to introduce the two newest members of our Behavioral Health team. Jemima Kankam, MD, FAPA is a board-certified psychiatrist and a fellow of the American Psych...

Many of my patients don’t know that, in addition to my medical degree, I also have a master’s degree in English literature. As an English major during my undergraduate studies, I ha...

In today’s fast-paced world, we all feel stress from time to time. While some people are good at coping with stress, others let it take over their lives, causing extreme anxiety and potentially harmf...

Who is Dr. Iqbal? The joyful anticipation of childbirth can also be fraught with anxiety, particularly if the pregnancy is considered high-risk, or unexpected problems develop. That’s when mothers and...