Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

09/03/2025

Back-to-school season is here and that means it's time to think about school lunches! Tune in as Patricia Hertz, registered dietitian with the Center for Fitness & Health at Shady Grove Medical Center, joins Jerry and Summer on WGTS 91.9 to share practical advice for making nutritious lunches that fuel your child’s mind and body for a successful school year.

09/03/2025

Join us lakeside at White Oak Medical Center on Sunday, Sept. 21 for the Triumph Trek & Health Fair — a day of wellness, inspiration and community connection!

Whether you're passionate about health, supporting others, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend your day, this event has something for everyone:
❓ Ask a Doc – Chat with experts from Adventist HealthCare & US Acute Care Solutions
💉 Vaccinations – Protect yourself against flu, COVID, RSV, shingles & more with vaccines from Giant Food
🩺 Blood Pressure Screenings – Know your numbers
🧪 Glucose & Lipid Panel Testing courtesy of Continuum Healthcare Network
👁️ Vision Screenings provided by Colesville Lions Club
👂 Hearing Screenings from Capital Institute of Hearing & Balance
💖 Women’s Health, Heart & Cancer Care Resources from Adventist HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute and White Oak Cancer Center
🥗 Heart-Healthy Recipes from an Adventist HealthCare dietitian
🦷 Diabetes & Dental Care Education

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Jnyhsg.

09/02/2025

Since 1999, Lasandra has exemplified the spirit of compassionate care at Adventist HealthCare. Currently serving as a Pre-Admission Testing Nurse at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, she combines decades of surgical services experience with a deep commitment to her patients' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Guided by her faith, Lasandra's approach to nursing is rooted in empathy, education, and a genuine desire to make a difference in every patient's life.

Her journey began in high school as a Nursing Assistant, leading her to become the first in her family to attend college and earn her RN and BSN degrees. Lasandra's dedication to her profession and her patients is truly inspiring.

Join us in celebrating Lasandra's unwavering commitment to care and her embodiment of Adventist HealthCare's mission to provide compassionate care to all.

https://bit.ly/4606y8Y

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate our incredible Adventist HealthCare team for the compassion and dedication you bring to our patients, families, and community every day. Thank you for all you do!

09/01/2025

Happy ! Today we celebrate our incredible Adventist HealthCare team members for the compassion and dedication you bring to our patients, families, and community every day. Thank you for all you do!

08/29/2025

The Provider Wellness Committee and hospitalist team at White Oak Medical Center recently teamed up to host a bowling outing for medical staff. Our docs and APPs hit the lanes for camaraderie and a bit of friendly competition.

08/28/2025

Join us in congratulating the White Oak Medical Center DAISY Foundation Award winner for July, Edith P. Edith was recognized for the genuine care and compassion she extends to our patients and team members.

08/27/2025

In the first episode of “Charting with Dr. McNeil,” Dr. Patsy McNeil, System Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President at Adventist HealthCare, sits down with three inspiring women physicians to talk about their journeys in medicine.

Dr. Judith Gurdian, Dr. Senda Beltaifa and Dr. Cynthia Plate share their experience about how the field has changed for women, the importance of mentorship and why building relationships matters – not just professionally, but also personally for your own health.

It’s a heartfelt and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in whenever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://bit.ly/4my18cb

08/27/2025

Earlier this month, White Oak Medical Center participated in the Agape Life Ministries, Inc. Laurel MD health fair. Our team members offered blood pressure screenings & stroke education to attendees. Thank you to the Agape Life community for being so warm and welcoming, and for your deep commitment to caring for the physical health and spiritual well-being of the community.

08/25/2025

Get to know Dr. Michael Landau, a family medicine physician based in Gaithersburg with a strong passion for preventive care. Dr. Landau believes having meaningful connections with his patients is the foundation of great care. He takes time to really get to know and understand his patients to better serve them. Learn more and book an appointment: https://bit.ly/41uvFz4

08/25/2025

White Oak Medical Center is proud to receive the Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology program! We are committed to providing the absolute best care to our patients by delivering guideline-based care and establishing a culture of quality improvement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lAxWQA.

08/22/2025

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 21 for a day of family fun, wellness and community spirit at the Adventist HealthCare Triumph Trek & Health Fair at White Oak Medical Center. Receive free health screenings, participate in kids’ games & activities, hear live music and enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks! Learn more and register:
https://bit.ly/3Jnyhsg

08/21/2025

Last month, we caught up with Patricia, a registered dietitian from Adventist HealthCare, at one of Adventist HealthCare's employee farm stands with One Acre Farm hosted by Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies. 🍓🥦

We chatted about fresh fruits and veggies, how to make the most of them at home, ways to keep them fresh longer and which fruits and veggies are especially good for your heart health!

08/21/2025

We celebrated the graduation of our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program interns!

Together, they dedicated over 9,000 hours of Spiritual Care—providing comfort, presence, and advocacy for patients, families, and staff across Adventist HealthCare. Their resilience and compassion reflect our mission of whole-person healing.

Congratulations to our CPE graduates—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!

08/21/2025

The new school year is almost here and with it comes exciting changes and new routines. Make a smooth transition for your children with expert tips from Dr. Lindsey Prescher, cardiac surgeon at Adventist HealthCare. Tune in to this week’s WGTS 91.9 health minute for practical advice for kicking off the school year with confidence.

08/20/2025

White Oak Medical Center president Anthony Stahl was recently recognized by his alma mater Walla Walla University as the 2025 Alumni of the Year for the class of 1990. Anthony was honored for his service and achievements in embodying the spirit of Walla Walla University.

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08/18/2025

👀 Always Watching, Always Caring 💙. The Continuous Visual Monitoring team at White Oak Medical Center plays a vital role in patient safety. Using real-time technology, they provide proactive support to clinical staff by closely monitoring patients at high risk for falls or other adverse events. Their important works helps to prevent harm and ensure our patients receive the safest care possible.

08/18/2025

This week we’re introducing Dr. Udo Igwe, DNP, a family nurse practitioner based in Takoma Park who loves to meet patients where they are when it comes to their perspectives, culture and understanding their health. What’s she doing outside the office? You’ll find her traveling or with a book in her hand! Learn more and book an appointment: https://bit.ly/4dF4SUj

08/15/2025

🎶 ALBUM RELEASE: No pre-order necessary, join our Betty Beats in her Healthy Heart Era by learning your risk for heart disease online today: https://bit.ly/45Bz4NM 🧡 🎧 🧡

08/15/2025

Today is International Neonatal Nurses Day and we’re celebrating our Neonatal Care Unit team! They provide compassionate and specialized care to some of our tiniest and most variable patients, every single day.

08/13/2025

Are you living with diabetes and looking for help in creating a healthy, well-balanced diet? Sign up for the next workshop on diabetes nutrition at the White Oak Medical Pavilion on Thursday, August 28: https://bit.ly/44UoaUl

08/13/2025

Headed to the Montgomery County Ag Fair, MD? Don’t miss this episode of our podcast! Shanna sits down with Glenn, Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, to talk all things health and safety at the fair. Tune in to learn how our teams keep everyone healthy and safe as the fair's first aid partner and how you can enjoy the fun without the fuss. Come out, have a blast and stay safe as you moo-ve through the fairgrounds!

08/11/2025

White Oak Medical Center has received the American Heart Association 2025 Get With the Guidelines–Stroke GOLD PLUS quality achievement award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognitions. We have also received the Get With The Guidelines–Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Bronze and STEMI Receiving Bronze achievement awards. Read more: https://bit.ly/41vjZMq.