MedStar Health News

One in three Americans do not know when or how often to get checked. COLUMBIA, Md. — More than 75% of Americans are unsure when or how often to get a colonoscopy. That’s according to new survey result...

Bedside intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a new monitoring option for patients between colonoscopies and other tests. WASHINGTON - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is the first hospital in the Wash...

National survey conducted in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Month in March. Columbia, Md.— A national survey conducted by MedStar Health to gauge the public’s knowledge of screening guid...

Board-certified, fellowship-trained physician joins hospital as member of Gastroenterology team CLINTON, Md. – MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is pleased to welcome its newest board-...

Upper Marlboro Police Chief Calvin Washington Shares his Experience with Colon Cancer to Highlight the Importance of Regular Checkups, Particularly Colonoscopies As a municipal police chief in Prince...

Longtime Diverticulitis Sufferer Athelia Doggette Undergoes Removal of Problematic Section of Colon, Now Ready to Return to the NFL The toughness seen in the National Football League isn&rs...