MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

03/05/2026

Today is Holi, one of the most celebrated Hindu holidays.

Happy Holi to all those who celebrate! Wishing you a vibrant and blessed Festival of Love! 🎉

03/04/2026

Obesity is a chronic, hormone-driven disease. Learn why combining metabolic surgery, medication, and lifestyle offers the most durable, life-saving health benefits.

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03/04/2026

Colore**al cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The good news? Screening can help find it early—when it’s most treatable.

You may be at higher risk if you:
• Are 45 or older
• Have a family history of colon cancer or polyps
• Have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• Eat a diet high in red or processed meats
• Smoke or drink alcohol heavily
• Are overweight or obese
• Live a sedentary lifestyle

👉 Take our free colore**al cancer risk quiz at http://ms.spr.ly/6184Q5554 to learn more about your risk and next steps.

At MedStar Health, we provide comprehensive colore**al cancer prevention, screening, and treatment—because early detection can save lives.

03/04/2026

Concerned about colore**al cancer? Watch now as we discuss risk factors, screenings, and prevention. Have questions? Ask them below!

03/03/2026

👏 Big news from our transplant team! MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute has surpassed 10,000 organ transplants, becoming the first program in the D.C. region to reach this incredible milestone. That places the Institute among the nation's top transplant centers.

From the very first transplant back in 1987 to the more than 10,500 performed today, our surgeons, nurses, and care teams continue to remove barriers to transplant and bring hope to patients who need it most. We’re so proud of everyone who helped make this moment possible.

Learn more about this milestone in the comments below.

03/03/2026

Lung cancer in earlier stages may not have symptoms, but it can be found with a low-dose CT scan. Watch Dr. Stephen Liu talk about the importance of getting a low-dose CT scan for early detection.

Find out if you're eligible for a screening in the comments.

03/03/2026

Most women are vitamin D deficient. Why?

Natalie So, PharmD, chats with Fox 5 DC about why is important, and how to meet your vitamin D needs.

03/02/2026

On this episode of “MedStar Health DocTalk,” we have an insightful conversation about re**al cancer with Dr. Stephen Wexner, physician executive director and system chief of colore**al surgery at MedStar Health.

From early screening and symptoms to the latest advances in minimally invasive treatment and multidisciplinary care, this episode empowers patients with knowledge that can truly save lives.

See the link in the comments to listen today.

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03/01/2026

The loss of actor James Van Der Beek at just 48 has affected many. It’s also raising an important question: why are colore**al cancer rates rising in younger adults?

Dr. Benjamin Weinberg shares what is driving this rise with 7News DC. He also explains why screening matters more than ever.

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Actor James Van Der Beek of Dawson's Creek died of colore**al cancer at age 48 on Wednesday, sparking concerns about younger people contracting the cancer.

03/01/2026

Today marks the start of Women’s History Month. We salute and celebrate all women, especially those who are a part of our MedStar Health team, for their influence on women in education, mentorship, and leadership in health care.

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02/27/2026

Menopause can come with a lot of changes, including an increased risk of heart disease. It’s important to pay close attention to your body during this transition so symptoms aren’t dismissed as natural signs of aging. Cardiologist Dr. Minhal Makshood explains the link between menopause and heart disease.

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02/27/2026

We’re LIVE! ❤️ Join Dr. Jacob Reiss and Dr. Minhal Makshood discussing how advanced imaging can help detect patients’ cardiovascular risk early. 🙋‍♀️ Have a question? Ask them below.