April 24, 2024

2018 Hospice Ornament Released

Hospice Ornament

With support from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Hospice of St. Mary’s has released its newest Christmas ornament. The 2018 Hospice Ornament features a beautiful red cardinal.

MedStar Gets Top Safety Grade

Safety Grade

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has earned an “A” in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade, an honor that recognizes the hospital’s superior efforts to protect patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the country.

HEAL Action Team Meets Nov. 28

Environmental Health Action Team

MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy Eating and Active Living Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

Healthy SM Partnership Electing Officers

Chronic Disease

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is seeking nominations for the elected positions of HSMP co-chair and vice chair. Individuals serving in these roles provide overall leadership for HSMP. The partnership is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. The deadline for nominations is 5 pm Nov. 16.

Access to Care Program Gets National Attention

Access to Care

A program that improves access to care for patients at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been featured in an article in US News & World Report.

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Set at MedStar

Flu

It’s a little easier to stay healthy this winter as MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is offering a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Nov. 10, 2018, from 10 am to noon. 

MedStar Observes Domestic Violence Month

domestic violence

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Behavioral Health Team Meets Oct. 12

BHAT Behavioral Health

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is planning a meeting of the Behavioral Health Action Team from 2 to 3:30 pm Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.

Access to Care Team Meets Oct. 9

Access to Care

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Access to Care Action Team will meet from 3 to 4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

Workshop Details Effect of Poverty on Brain

Poverty

Scientists have found definitive proof that poverty has a profound effect on the brains of children, and the people who care for and teach those children need tools to help those children learn.