April 25, 2024

eVisits: Medical Care Without Leaving Home

eVisits

When the symptoms of an illness set in, getting to a doctor’s office is not always an easy option. For Kim, a mother in St. Mary’s City, getting her 22-year-old son with special needs to a doctor is especially difficult, but MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown now offers eVisits, making her duties much easier.

Scholarships Focus on Patient Care

Patient Care

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown knows there is a critical need for specially trained associates who can focus on patient care. With that in mind, the hospital has created a scholarship program.

Donations Sought for Holiday Food Drive

Food Drive Maryland State Police

The Maryland State Police is joining with the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy to help support families in need during the holiday season. Non-perishable food items and toys may be dropped off at the MSP Leonardtown Barrack.

Survey to Enhance Service to Hispanic Residents

Environmental Health Action Team

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Access to Care Action Team is working to improve services for Hispanic residents of the community. The team has created a survey to help with those efforts.

Hospital Gala Raises Nearly $135,000 for Scholarships

The MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital 2018 Gala offered guests a magical evening down the rabbit hole inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.” Sponsored by the hospital and the family of Francis Taylor Sr., the annual black-tie affair Nov. 16 was held at the Hollywood Social Hall.

HSMP To Elect Co-Chair, Vice Chair

Environmental Health Action Team

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is holding elections for the positions of HSMP co-chair and vice chair.

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.