MedStar Health Blog

A multigenerational gift made by the family of the late Betty Lou Ourisman will honor her and benefit the Breast Health Center named after her.

Diane was living in Georgia in 2014 when she noticed a small bump in her mouth. She has had sustained success with immunotherapy to treat a rare cancer in her liver and right lung.

A fractured wrist proved a fortuitous twist of fate for Bill. Dr. Kessler not only repaired damage in Bill’s wrist from a recent fall but also reversed the effects of the lingering spasticity.

Excruciating neck pain brought Joe and Dan, from Chattanooga, Tenn., to MedStar Georgetown in search of neck and spine pain relief after years of failed treatments.

Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause and fifth-leading cause of death of adults in the United States, respectively. Studies show that statins – cholesterol-lowering drugs – can reduce the ri...

The first class of MedStar Surgical Resident Research Program scholars presented the findings of their research in front of their peers and mentors at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in June. “...