Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

10/27/2025

Out Prenatal Yoga class offers gentle, restorative stretches and mindful breathing to help ease pregnancy aches and quiet the mind, all from the comfort of home.

💙 Two-week virtual series
💙‍ $60 includes you and your support person
💙 Safe for all trimesters (with provider clearance)

Make space for calm and connection — register here: https://bit.ly/4ov91Qb

10/24/2025

Why do we walk? Earlier this month, Tiffany H., assistant vice president of cancer services, took to the street at the Susan G. Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk to catch up with some inspiring people. Hear the powerful stories of survivors, family members and supporters and what motivates them to walk toward a future without breast cancer. 🩷

We'd love to hear your reason. Drop it in the comments below!

10/24/2025

Meet Thant, one of our 2025 Junior Volunteer Scholarship recipients at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

Born in Myanmar, Thant’s early experiences shaped his deep commitment to helping others. As a volunteer, he’s given 179 hours of service in Guest & Visitor Services — greeting patients and families with compassion every Sunday morning.

His passion for service continues beyond the hospital walls, volunteering at a local homeless shelter and studying biochemistry at the University of Maryland to become a physician assistant.

We’re proud to celebrate Thant’s journey and the many volunteers like him who bring heart and hope to our mission.

https://bit.ly/4oe0iC2

10/24/2025

💙 Meet Thant, one of our 2025 Junior Volunteer Scholarship winners. He proves that curiosity and compassion go hand in hand. While volunteering 179 hours, he has welcomed and assisted visitors in the lobby, making each person feel seen and valued. Outside our hospital, he helps at a local homeless shelter. TV sparked his initial curiosity about healthcare, and his dedication and heart made him stand out.

This fall, Thant joined the University of Maryland to study biochemistry and pursue his goal of becoming a physician assistant. We can’t wait to see all the lives he will touch along the way. 🥼🐢 Discover his journey: https://bit.ly/4oe0iC2

10/24/2025

For today's series, we're back with Dr. Daisy Lazarous, a cardiologist and director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Program at Adventist HealthCare, and she's here to set the record straight! We asked her, what is a common myth or misconception you hear from your patients? Watch this video to learn more!

Interested in learning more about women's heart health and our special women's heart health program? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3J37j9U

Don't forget, if you have your own heart health question drop it in the comments below or DM us!

10/23/2025

There are a lot of myths surrounding breast cancer and we're setting the record straight. Dr. Courtney Ackerman, medical oncologist at White Oak Cancer Center, joined Jerry and Summer on WGTS 91.9 to debunk some come common breast cancer myths, encourage women to have annual mammograms and how to lower your risk for breast cancer. Tune in today!

10/23/2025

🎉 October is Chaplain Appreciation Month! 🎉
We asked our incredible hospital chaplains:
💬 Why is being a chaplain important to you?
💬 What is your favorite part about the role?
Their answers remind us how vital spiritual care is during the process of healing. Let’s take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to our chaplains for all they do! 🙏✨
Learn more about our spiritual care services: https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/services/spiritual-care/

10/23/2025

Meet Jordyn! As the Lead Teacher at the Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness, Jordyn brings patience, empathy, and a deep passion for helping young children grow. Every day, she works with 3 to 5 year olds, guiding them through big emotions and helping them develop the skills they need to thrive — inside and outside the classroom.

Jordyn believes that every behavior tells a story, and she’s dedicated to understanding rather than labeling — creating a space where every child feels seen, supported, and loved.

Discover how Jordyn and her team are shaping brighter futures, one child at a time, in this inspiring feature.

https://t.co/gMAUi4Gj2O

10/23/2025

Meet Jordyn, the lead teacher for the Therapeutic Nursery Program at Adventist HealthCare’s The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness. With compassion, purpose and unwavering commitment, she helps young learners build the emotional foundation they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom. https://bit.ly/4o3tjR9

10/21/2025

Have you ever wondered who the faces were behind your mammogram results? They're our exceptional, talented team of radiologists. Meet a few of our physicians who read mammograms at Adventist HealthCare Imaging! Learn more about them:

Dr. Nikki Tirada: https://bit.ly/422Ho6Z
Dr. Zahide Erkmen: https://bit.ly/43vnofc
Dr. Emmanuel Magara: https://bit.ly/4ogbnU0

10/21/2025

Dr. Courtney Ackerman, medical oncologist with White Oak Cancer Center, joined Jerry and Summer on a recent WGTS 91.9 Health Minute to discuss the facts behind breast cancer and ways that women can protect their breast health. Tune in today! https://bit.ly/4o88DHQ

10/21/2025

It's ! Today, we’re debunking a common myth: Are mammograms painful?

While pain tolerance is different for each person, the compression from a mammogram should not be painful for most women. Many women worry about discomfort, but most describe the experience as a few seconds of pressure – not pain. That brief moment of pressure could be the key to early detection and peace of mind. Learn the truth about common mammography myths with our very own, Dr. Nikki Tirada, Director of Women’s Imaging at Adventist HealthCare: https://bit.ly/3E0FCX6

10/20/2025

🌸 Compassion. Education. Exceptional care for pregnancy and childbirth.

That’s what women who are expecting can find at The Maternal Care Center at Shady Grove Medical Center. We’re now accepting new patients with Maryland Medicaid, and making high quality women’s healthcare accessible to everyone:
👶 Children are welcome at appointments.
🗣️ Our care team is bilingual (English & Spanish).
🏥 Patients receive regular midwife checkups and can access 24/7 OB care in the hospital.

Need care? Give us a call at 240-826-8100 — we can’t wait to welcome you!💗

10/17/2025

It’s ! We get it – mammograms can feel nerve-racking. But, they don’t have to be! "Adventist HealthCare & You" podcast host, Shanna recently went in for her mammogram and brought us along for the journey to share what it’s really like getting your mammogram. Watch her experience from start to finish at Adventist HealthCare Imaging in White Oak, which has some of the latest technology, including 3D mammograms. Then schedule your own mammogram today because you matter.

10/17/2025

We’re honored to spotlight Johanna, who first came to Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center as a newborn — and now returns as a dedicated volunteer. Over the years, she’s given 422 volunteer hours, serving as a hospital ambassador and interning in our Transport Department.

Volunteering here gave her a sense of purpose, deeper compassion, and a passion for healthcare. She’s now pursuing chemistry on the dentistry track at the University of Pittsburgh.

Read her full journey and see how she’s making a difference. If volunteering is calling to you, we’d love for you to join us.

Each year, Shady Grove Medical Center presents scholarships to graduating high school students who have demonstrated compassion, dedication and commitment to our volunteer program.

10/17/2025

💙From being born at Shady Grove Medical Center to volunteering more than 400 hours here, Johanna’s story has come full circle! Now, she's one of our 2025 Junior Volunteer Scholarship winners and attending the University of Pittsburgh to chase her dream of becoming a dentist - taking the compassion and care she shared with our patients to the next level. 🦷🎓 💙 Her story is one that's sure to make you smile: https://bit.ly/42zKUrc

10/16/2025

Our care navigators are wayfinders on the journey to better health, connecting patients and their families to vital services. 🗺️ They plan, guide and advocate in our hospital, outpatient services and mental health settings. We're grateful for these professionals, their compassion, their knowledge and the important role they play in ensuring the physical and mental well-being of the people we serve.

10/16/2025

A spa day for you and a friend could be in your future! By taking our breast cancer screening assessment, not only will you learn your risk for breast cancer and receive a personalized screening report, but you will be entered for a chance to win a spa gift package. Don't miss your chance to better your health. https://bit.ly/4eNeSf3

10/16/2025

Check out Prince George's Suite Magazine's heartfelt recap of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center's inaugural fall festival held last month!

Thank you for capitalizing on the importance of community service, in tandem with our system's Mission, as we continue to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Buccaneers Pathfinder Club band, Daffodil Baez, Fall Festival

10/15/2025

Join our free six-week mindfulness skills workshop series and learn practical ways to manage stress and anxiety. Each session introduces a new technique and offers space to reflect, share and grow. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nIohZZ

10/13/2025

🎃 Fall is the perfect season for fresh air, colorful leaves and making memories with the people you love.

Tell us — when do you usually head to the pumpkin patch (whether it’s with kids, grandkids, or just for fun with friends)?

Tap 👍 if you go early in October for that crisp fall feeling.
Tap ❤️ if you wait until later in the month when it’s peak pumpkin season!

Share your favorite pumpkin patch photos or traditions with your in the comments — we’d love to see them! 📸

10/11/2025

The international spotlight is on our surgical excellence!🌍 Our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team presented at the 7th Biennial International Conference of PeriAnesthesia Nurses in Dublin, Ireland. ☘️ PACU assistant nurse manager Veronica L. showcased a quality initiative focused on neuromuscular and neurovascular assessments in joint replacement patients. Our PACU team's aim: early detection of complications and better patient outcomes. Shady Grove's team was one of 50 presentations from around the globe at the conference. Now that's world-class care! 🌎

10/11/2025

Today's : Our Nurse Residency Program is turning 10 years old! 🩺🎂

In the last decade:
🔹 511 nurses have graduated from the program
🔹 249 nurses continue their journey as part of our care teams
🔹 120 months of mentorship and peer support have been given to new nurses
🔹 1 game show — “Nursing Feud” — has kept things lively as nurses throughout the years have gained knowledge.

It all adds up to one incredible program built on mentorship, support and professional growth. 💙 Learn more about our Nurse Residency Program: https://bit.ly/4mOVsdj