Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

08/29/2025

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It's Recognition Week and we're celebrating our medical office assistants (MOAs)! As one of our practice managers perfectly put it, they "are first to greet and last to thank our patients at every visit."

Featured today: The MOAs of our Gyn/Ob practices in Columbia, Eldersburg and Odenton ✨

08/28/2025

National Bow Tie Day 🎀👔

You will always find our president, Dr. Steven Kravet, sporting his iconic bow tie. During his recent visit to our Charles County practice, the team surprised him with bow ties of their own! 👏

08/27/2025

Back to school 🎒🥪🍴

Are you packing lunch for a picky eater? From making lunch fun, to sneaking in healthy foods and involving your kids in meal prep, read seven tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine experts that you can employ to pack lunch for your picky eater.

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Struggling to pack a healthy lunch for your picky eater? Follow these tips from a Johns Hopkins pediatric dietitian.

08/26/2025

Thank you, MOAs 🙌💐

Our medical office assistants (MOAs) deserve all of the appreciation this Health Unit Coordinator Recognition Week! They keep our offices running smoothly by providing patient-centered service, coordinating schedules, supporting quality initiatives, actively communicating with patients and staff, and much (much!) more.

Meet the medical office assistants of our primary care practice at Johns Hopkins Medicine – Arlington: Antony, Michiona, MileNeshe, Chloe and Autumn.

Learn more about Johns Hopkins Medicine – Arlington ⬇️⬇️
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/community-physicians/locations/arlington

08/22/2025

Feeling artsy 🎨🪴

Earlier this summer, a few of our practices took part in a planter painting night. Our Columbia North, Frederick and Greater Dundalk teams enjoyed painting pots and planting succulents.

Now in its third year, the Arts at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians program, founded by physician Alice Lee, gives our staff and providers monthly opportunities for creativity and camaraderie.

08/21/2025

Protecting Your Eyes' Health 😎

Sunny days might prompt us to layer on sunscreen, wear a hat or consider covering up to avoid sunburn. With those precautions, sunglasses might seem like a secondary concern, helpful if you need clear vision on a bright day for driving or sports, but not essential.

However, sunglasses provide important protection from ultraviolet (UV) sunlight in the same way that sunscreen or covering up helps protect our skin.

🔗 Read more from Johns Hopkins Medicine experts about the danger of too much sun for your eyes, how sunglasses can help and more:

Our eyes are as sensitive our skin is to the sun, but we often treat sunglasses as optional. Dr. Bryce St. Clair explains how sunglasses matter for your eye health, what to look for when looking for sunglasses, and when to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

08/20/2025

Meet N.P. Nelson! 🩺👋

Susie Nelson, C.R.N.P., recently joined the family medicine team at our Frederick practice. N.P. Nelson enjoys partnering with patients to help them reach their fullest health potential. She values building long-term relationships and sees education as a key part of promoting wellness and prevention.

N.P. Nelson loves all things nature and outdoors. You can find her bowhunting, fishing, gardening and hanging out with her family. 🎣👩‍🌾 Check out the photos of her lovely (and spoiled) Labradoodle named Molly and her six chickens! 🐾🐥🐔

🔗Learn more about N.P. Nelson and our Frederick practice: https://bit.ly/4oIvU3C

08/14/2025

Welcome, Dr. Taj! ✨

Faria Taj, M.D., recently joined our pulmonary and sleep medicine team in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Taj offers a comprehensive approach to care and has expertise in a variety of pulmonary disorders. She is honored to care for patients in and around the Howard County community.

Outside of work, Dr. Taj enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and kids. ✈️🌏

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JeH2Fg

08/13/2025

Sun safety ☀️🕶️

Everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D (which helps calcium absorption for stronger and healthier bones). But unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to the skin, eyes, and immune system.

See this article from Johns Hopkins Medicine to learn about tanning, ultraviolet radiation, protective measures and more.

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Unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to the skin, eyes, and immune system.

08/08/2025

Clinical collaboration 🏆

Congratulations to our Johns Hopkins Medicine Primary VirtualCare team! They are a 2024 recipient of the Clinical Collaboration and Teamwork award, as part of the annual Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards.

Primary VirtualCare, led by Loretta Sutphin, M.D., office medical director, and Amanda T., practice administrator, supports Johns Hopkins Medicine primary care patients by offering seamless telemedicine services for same-day or next-day acute primary care.

📱 Visit jhcp.org/pvc to learn more about Primary VirtualCare.

🔗 Read more about the team here: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/clinical-awards/2024-awardees/clinical-collaborations-and-teamwork -thomas

08/07/2025

Hello, Dr. Abdur-Rahman! 👋

Najla Abdur-Rahman, M.D., recently joined our Odenton pediatrics team. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Abdur-Rahman is well-versed in treating both common and uncommon conditions, and has particular interests in counseling patients and their families about obesity and nutrition.

🌇 She was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and was born in Barbados.
👶 She has five children.
✈️ She loves to travel and try out new recipes (she's well-known for her vegetable lasagna! 😋)
🏀 She plays basketball, volleyball and tennis, and has recently taken up pickleball!

Learn more about Dr. Abdur-Rahman and our Odenton pediatrics practice:
https://bit.ly/46HUQ4P

08/06/2025

Anxiety during perimenopause is normal 📣

Perimenopause, the transitional time before menopause when reproductive hormones are shifting, can make women more vulnerable to anxiety. This is common. Read more about what causes anxiety during perimenopause, possible symptoms and treatments, in an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine experts.

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Perimenopause and Anxiety Women's Health: Mind and Mood Women's Health Diagnosis and Screening for Gynecologic Conditions Perimenopause, the transitional time before menopause when reproductive hormones are shifting, can make women more vulnerable to anxiety. This is common, and help is available. W...