Suicide, Addiction Recovery Discussed at Meeting
The Behavioral Health Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, held a meeting Aug. 12, 2016, and the meeting highlighted the importance of the restriction of suicide means, as well as gave the details of the Medication Assisted Recovery Support, or MARS, Survey.
MedStar Recognized for Quality Innovation
A culture of patient safety and infection reduction is paying off at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. The hospital is one of only seven in Maryland and Virginia to receive VHQC’s 2015 Quality Innovation Award.
MedStar Health Opens Facility in Brandywine
MedStar Health opened its newest health care facility July 19 in Brandywine, MD. The community-based health care center is at 13950 Brandywine Road.
Extended Hours, New Name for PromptCare
A small change is coming to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Express Care, but most patients will not notice much difference. Express Care transitioned to MedStar PromptCare on Aug. 8, 2016, so the offices in Charlotte Hall and Waldorf now have a new name.
SMECO, MedStar Awarded for Wellness
Two local businesses have been recognized for their wellness efforts. In June, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital were honored by Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for their excellent accomplishments in work-site health promotion.
Simple Changes Prevent Illness, Make a Better Life
On Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, learn lifestyle skills for healthy living at the Simple Changes program at Health Connections in Suite 205, St. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion in Leonardtown.
MedStar Series: Living Well with Chronic Conditions
MedStar’s Living Well six-week-long series on self-management of chronic conditions helps you manage your symptoms and live your life your way. Three different workshops will be offered. The first workshop begins Aug. 14.
MedStar Offers Tips for Gluten-Free Living
Living gluten-free means knowing what foods are made of and what ingredients are used in preparing the meals you eat. Whether you need help identifying which foods are naturally gluten-free at the supermarket or making the best choices when eating out, a consultation with MedStar’s dietitian can help you better understand how to manage your diet.
St. Mary’s Has More to Explore
Health Eating Active Living Action Team brings back More to Explore for a third year in St. Mary’s County. HEAL is part of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Give Blood at Hospital Blood Drive
MedStar St. Mary’s has scheduled a blood drive July 5 in Leonardtown. Donors of all blood types are needed.
