Local Artist Sought for Hospital Mural
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is a place for wellness, and when staff members take the stairs, they are taking steps toward a wellness goal. To inspire staff members to take the stairs, hospital leaders are looking for a local artist willing to donate time and talent to paint a mural in the main stairwell.
HEAL Action Team to Meet Oct. 25
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
MedStar St. Mary’s Decreases Sepsis Deaths
Sepsis is a potentially deadly condition, but it can be treated. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been working for the past year to increase efforts to recognize sepsis early, treating it quickly to ensure the condition doesn’t cost a patient his or her life.
Hospital’s Atrium Launches Transformation
Renovations planned for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s popular atrium dining room will create an expanded new space to better serve the patients, families, friends, and those who care for them. The significant renovation will be completed in spring 2018.
Tobacco-Free Action Team to Meet
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team, which will meet 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
Outpatient Lab Services Now Offered in Hospital
Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, outpatient laboratory services at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will be moved into the main hospital. Check with your insurance carrier to see how this might impact you.
Public Input Sought to Steer the Future of Community Health
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is requesting public input to help determine local needs through an online assessment survey open through Oct. 24
BHAT Panel Tackles Suicide Prevention
The Behavioral Health Action Team has scheduled a panel discussion on suicide prevention from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Daugherty-Palmer Commons at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Workshop Helps With Chronic Health Conditions
Chronic health conditions can be difficult to manage, but MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown works to find ways to help.
HSMP Co-Chair, Vice Chair Up for Election
Nominations are being sought for elected positions in the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, which is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The positions of HSMP co-chair and vice chair are open.
