March 29, 2024

MedStar Has Opportunities for Jr. Volunteers

MedStar Junior Volunteers

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has opportunities for young people who would like to volunteer.

Bariatric Support Group Meets Monthly

Bariatric Support Group

From the first moment of considering bariatric surgery to the recovery period afterward, patients who have undergone this serious, yet life-changing procedure can use support from those who understand their issues.

SafeTALK Training Aims to Save Lives

SafeTALK

Anyone 15 or older who wants to become a lifesaver can attend SafeTALK training, sponsored by the AFSP Maryland chapter and the St. Mary’s Health Department, with support from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The event is scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm April 21, 2018, at 21580 Peabody St. in Leonardtown, MD.

MedStar Celebrates Doctors’ Day

Doctors' Day

Medical staff at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital were honored with a celebration of National Doctors’ Day in March. MedStar thanked its dedicated staff with a special breakfast and presentation March 29, 2018, celebrating the hospital’s many physicians, physician’s assistants, and certified nurse practitioners.

MedStar’s Red Hats Campaign a Success

MedStar Red Hats

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital put out a call earlier this year for red hats for babies born at the Leonardtown hospital. The results were tremendous.

Sponsors Sought for More to Explore

More to Explore

Organizations in St. Mary’s County are working together to offer the new More to Explore program, which coordinates efforts to get residents outside.

MedStar Opens East Run Center

East Run

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has expanded its services in St. Mary’s County, cutting the ribbon on the new, larger East Run Center in Lexington Park on March 14, 2018.

Couple Knows Importance of CPR Training

CPR Training

Gloria and Francis Bean understand, better than most, the importance of CPR Training. Mrs. Bean, who worked as a nurse at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, once saved her husband’s life because of her training.

MedStar, Hospice Offer Camp Sunrise

Camp Sunrise

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown and Hospice of St. Mary’s are offering Camp Sunrise in June for kids ages 7 through 15 who have lost a loved one through death.

New Medicare Cards Coming in April

Medicare Cards

New Medicare cards, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, are expected to help protect against fraud, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is helping to publicize the initiative.