MedStar Georgetown University Hospital: Newsletters

MedStarGeorgetownMD – Winter 2023

• Treating rectal cancer: A multidisciplinary approach.

• Fast-acting team prevents massive spinal tumor from derailing a young nurse's life.

• A liver transplant brings a new lease on life and a surprising new friendship.

• What you need to know about RSV.

• Innovative 3D ankle implant helps Susan walk away with hope.

• Support for children's mental wellbeing expands with a generous $3 million philanthropic gift from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. 

MedStarGeorgetownMD – Fall 2022

• With fewer migraines, Andrea is enjoying life again.

• Groundbreaking treatment offers patients pioneering same-day lung cancer biopsy, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Life-changing small bowel transplant gives Emily the freedom to live life on her terms.

• Cancer screening saves lives.

• Totally back to climbing again after a bad break.

• Foundation’s gift supports healing environment for our new Medical/Surgical Pavilion.

• Seeing clearly thanks to laser eye surgery.

• After years of Crohn’s disease and near death, a new life.

• Stroke Collaborative saves lives.

• Stress-induced illness is on the rise. Tips to tame your stress.

• When others gave up, MedStar Georgetown doctors saved her life.

• Local philanthropists help advance state-of-the-art health care and higher education.

• Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer—saved by a second opinion.

• Revolutionary treatment stops aggressive blood cancer in its tracks.

• Remarkable recovery after high-risk spinal tumor removal.

• Be heart smart this winter: five tips to protect your heart.

• The Brandon Carrington Lee Foundation pays it forward for pediatric palliative care.

• A limb lost for a life returned.

• Don’t delay your care. We are here for you.

• The Ingersoll Family Honors Parents with Philanthropic Partnership

• Active Lives and Safety Considerations - Kerri Layman, MD

• Lymph Node Transfer Gets Patient Back to Her Adventures

• A Return to an Active Life Following Achilles Tendon Repair

• Robotic Spine Surgery: Promise of Less Pain, Quicker Recovery

• Former NFL Player's Kidney Donation Saves Brother's Life

• Nationally Recognized Maternity Care

• Safe Babies Safe Moms Initiative

• We Are Safe and Ready to Serve You

• "I Received COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma, and I Want to Help Save Others"

• Gratitude Matters: Donors Support COVID-19 Response Efforts

• Proton Therapy Eliminates Patient's Liver Cancer

• COVID-19 Preparedness: We All Have a Role

• IBD Patient on the Mend Without Surgery

• Artificial Disc Replacement Gets Golf Pro Back in Play

• Accidental Fall Prompts Lung Cancer Diagnosis

• Kidney Transplant Gives the Gift of Time

• Total Ankle Replacement Patient Lives Her Life Pain Free

• For Winter Sports, It's Safety First

• The Family That Gives Together, Changes Lives Together

• Cochlear Implants Restore Teen’s Hearing After Sudden Loss