Adventist Medical Group - Primary & Specialty Care

01/09/2026

Start the new year off by prioritizing YOU! 🩷 Learn from Dr. Reha Pokharel, an internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, as she shares essential health reminders every woman needs to stay strong and thrive in 2026. From screenings to self-care, make this the year you put your well-being first. 🥳

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a7Ahk6

Many women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities at once and it’s easy to put your own health on the back burner.

01/08/2026

You or someone you know may be feeling under the weather this time of year. Sometimes, it's hard to determine what illness you have when they all have similar symptoms! Dr. T Newsome, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, breaks it down by highlighting common winter illness symptoms and what you should do if you're experiencing symptoms. Read about it 👉 https://bit.ly/4qaAV5t

With COVID-19 displaying similar symptoms as other common winter illnesses, it can be hard to tell what sickness you have.

01/07/2026

Start 2026 off right by putting your heart first! Take our quick, simple heart health risk assessment today to learn more about your risk for heart disease: https://bit.ly/4qaADLZ

01/02/2026

A joyful way to ring in 2026! White Oak Medical Center welcomed its first baby of the new year at 5:53 a.m. on January 1. Congratulations to the proud family! 💙

White Oak Medical Center celebrated the new year with the birth of the hospital’s first baby of 2026 at 5:53 a.m. on Jan. 1. A family from Lanham, Maryland, welcomed a baby boy weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce. As the hospital’s first baby of 2026, he and his family received a special gift from the hospital – a large basket filled with toys and baby essentials.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Adventist HealthCare! We hope that 2026 is filled with peace, happiness and good health for you and your loved ones.

12/26/2025

From our Adventist HealthCare family to yours—Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄

12/25/2025

From our Adventist HealthCare family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season!

12/22/2025

Looking for the perfect holiday appetizer? This cranberry cream cheese spread is surely to be a crowd favorite! In less than 10 minutes, you can have a festive treat that is perfect for a party or a night in.

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Do you need an appetizer for an upcoming holiday celebration? You don't have to look any further! Try this cranberry cream cheese spread.

12/18/2025

We're back with our series featuring our expert heart care team and today we're talking to Dr. Michael Chen, an interventional cardiologist at Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates! We asked, how can I lower my risk for a heart attack? Watch this video to learn more!

Interested in learning your personalized risk for heart disease? Take our free, fast heart health risk assessment to learn your risk today: https://bit.ly/40XhjaJ. Don't forget, if you have your own heart health question drop it in the comments below or DM us!

12/16/2025

We’re proud to see Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center leading Maryland in innovative C-section care. By introducing evidence-based practices like Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean and the Joeyband, our team is helping moms recover more comfortably and bond with their babies sooner—right in the operating room.

Learn how this approach is transforming the birth experience for families.

Shady Grove Medical Center is rewriting the C-section experience with compassionate, evidence-based care that helps new moms heal faster and bond sooner.

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah from Adventist HealthCare! May your Festival of Lights be filled with joy, warmth and togetherness.

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah from Adventist HealthCare 🕎

As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we wish all who observe a season filled with peace, hope and reflection. May the glow of the menorah bring warmth and joy to your home throughout Hanukkah.

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

You took our end-of-year wrap-up to new heights! Thank you for helping the “Adventist HealthCare & You” podcast have another successful year. From highlighting important health information to starting a new series, “Charting with Dr. McNeil” with Dr. Patsy McNeil, System Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Adventist HealthCare, we’ve had a busy year. See how our stats stack up with our end-of-year wrap-up!

If you missed an episode or want to revisit one, listen wherever you get your podcasts or on our website!adventisthealthcare.com/living-well/podcast

12/05/2025

Our Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation team recently implemented Care AI technology across all inpatient rehabilitation rooms — and it’s already making a meaningful difference.

This state-of-the-art system allows for more effective patient monitoring and integrates directly with each room’s television so patients can easily see who is communicating with them. With this technology, we can:

- Enhance continuous virtual monitoring for high-risk patients
- Give loved ones a simple way to participate virtually in key care moments
- Expand access to medical consults
- Improve workflows from admission and throughout the patient stay

Kudos to our dedicated team for embracing innovation and continuing to elevate the patient experience!

12/04/2025

We’re celebrating our amazing facility dog! Marcy is a member of our inpatient rehab team at Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation Rockville, bringing comfort, motivation and smiles to our patients while they work on their recovery goals.

Her colleagues threw her a special birthday paw-ty to show just how much she means to us.

Join us in wishing Marcy the happiest 3rd birthday!

12/03/2025

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects millions of people, but women often experience different symptoms and risk factors compared to men.

Join us for this informative live stream, you'll hear from Adventist HealthCare heart experts as they explore how AFib uniquely impacts women and what steps you can take to manage the condition.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

+ How AFib presents differently in women
+ Risk factors specific to women
+ Treatment options and how they may vary for women
+ Lifestyle changes to help manage AFib
+ The role of stress, sleep and physical activity in heart health
+ Questions to ask your doctor about AFib and heart health

FEATURED EXPERTS

Daisy F. Lazarous, MD
Director of Women's Cardiovascular Program
Adventist HealthCare

Tushina Jain, MD
Electrophysiologist
Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates

12/03/2025

Deck the halls without the spills! Stay safe with these decorating tips from Dr. Richard Samuel, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, this holiday season: https://bit.ly/3oezMuR

This holiday season, protect yourself from injury. Climbing ladders, standing on rooftops and lifting heavy objects to decorate your home can be dangerous and cause injury.

11/27/2025

As we gather with loved ones and pause for reflection, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for. At Adventist HealthCare, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community, to walk beside patients on their health journeys, and to work with an extraordinary team that exemplifies compassion and excellence every day.

Wishing you a warm, healthy, and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

11/27/2025

As we gather with loved ones and pause for reflection, we are reminded of how much we are thankful for. At Adventist Medical Group, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community, to walk beside patients on their health journeys, and to work with an extraordinary team that exemplifies compassion and excellence every day.

Wishing you a warm, healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

11/26/2025

Do you know your family health history? Tomorrow isn’t just Thanksgiving – it’s also ! Understanding your family’s health can be a powerful tool for prevention and early detection of health conditions. Learn more about how to start the conversation from Dr. Reha Pokharel, an internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group - Primary Care https://bit.ly/3oKwnEk

In 2004, the Surgeon General declared Thanksgiving Day as National Family Health History Day.

11/20/2025

This , let’s talk about the power of healthy habits! Medication is just one piece of the puzzle when managing diabetes and pairing it with regular physical activity and a balanced diet can make a big difference in managing your blood sugar. Remember, your medication works best when your lifestyle supports it! Learn more: https://bit.ly/45CKO2x