Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine

08/16/2025

“Even though gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might seem like a simple disease, easy to treat, it might not be. And it can bring health consequences. Patients should take care of their reflux and talk to a specialist,” advises gastroenterologist Olaya Brewer Gutierrez.

Watch a video about a patient whose health and livelihood suffered due to GERD. Thanks to Dr. Brewer Gutierrez and her colleague Dr. Brett Parker, she is back to living her life.

08/14/2025

🚦 Walk smart. Bike safe. Drive alert.
We all share the road—let’s keep each other safe. 💛

08/13/2025

Through a generous commitment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, every dollar donated towards the November 6th Sibley Soiree benefitting the Maternal Health Access will be matched up to $1 million. Double your impact as we support DC moms and babies who disproportionally experience maternal morbidity and adverse birth outcomes.

Join us on November 6, 2025, at the National Portrait Gallery. Event sponsorships are available here. Tickets will go on sale in September. https://bit.ly/45gof4T

08/11/2025

We wrapped up an exciting Johns Hopkins Summer Job Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital with presentations from our brilliant interns as they reflected upon an insightful journey alongside our leadership team.

08/09/2025

Sibley hosted its summer block party with music, light refreshments and fun! Departments that achieved 100% participation in the spring survey tried to dunk Dr. Zia in the dunk tank. We also delivered treats for our night shift team members.

08/08/2025

Sibley Memorial Hospital was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Regional Hospitals, ranking #5 in the Washington Metro Area. Additionally, Sibley was named high-performing in orthopedics and pulmonary & lung surgery, as well as 10 procedures and conditions. We are deeply honored to be acknowledged as one of the best in the region. This recognition demonstrates the unparalleled commitment, compassion and excellence shown by our physicians, nurses and staff members each and every day.

08/07/2025

Watch Dr. Hasan Zia and Sibley team members share their career journeys and how our workforce development program has supported them along the way. At Sibley, we are proud to invest in our team members through professional development and career advancement opportunities. Whether you are just starting out or ready to take the next step, you can grow your career at Sibley.

08/04/2025

Play it safe this summer! Whether you’re hiking, biking, playing pickleball, or just enjoying the sunshine, staying safe means having more fun. 🏞️🚴‍♀️🎾

✅ Wear the right gear
✅ Hydrate often
✅ Warm up & stretch
✅ Stay sober during activities

Make the most of your summer with smart, safe choices!

08/03/2025

Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t.

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. The disruption is caused when either a blood clot or piece of plaque blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

08/02/2025

Diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar. It can affect your overall health as well. Learn about healthy lifestyle choices you can make to keep you active and feeling great.

Want to boost your overall health with diabetes? A Johns Hopkins expert offers healthy strategies to help you control your blood sugar, protect your heart, and more.

08/02/2025

When gardening, swimming, camping and enjoying outdoor sports and activities are part of your summertime plans, protecting your skin is essential. Here’s how to make sure insect bites, rashes, sunburn and other summer skin conditions don’t spoil the fun.

Sunburn, bug bites and stings, rashes, and other skin conditions are more common in the summer.

08/01/2025

Ruptured ovarian cysts are usually harmless, but sometimes they require treatment. Find out what symptoms are cause for concern.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an o***y. Sometimes the cyst can break open (rupture).

08/01/2025

Congratulations to Roxanne P. from the Renaissance team for receiving the most Caregrams through our Cipher rounding efforts for the month of June 2025!

08/01/2025

Actinic keratoses are a very common skin lesion associated with ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. But some actinic keratoses can turn into squamous cell skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know.

Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment.

07/31/2025

You may think you’re too young for issues like high blood pressure or colorectal cancer, but they could affect you sooner than you think. In fact, these conditions are becoming more common in younger women. Find out about simple lifestyle changes you can make to protect yourself.

Health problems associated with older age are affecting younger women. Learn what you can do to prevent these five diseases from occurring now and in the future.

07/31/2025

Considering bariatric surgery? The Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital presents free informational webinars about surgical weight loss.

On August 6th, we feature surgeon Dr. Katherine Lamond who will discuss surgical weight loss options available at Sibley. The session is the first step in creating a lifestyle change to improve your overall health. Our multidisciplinary team is here to help you every step of the way on your weight-loss journey and we look forward to helping you achieve a healthy, happy future! Register today for the free webinar:

07/31/2025

Watch Dr. Emily Boss discusses hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common viral illness here:

Dr. Emily Boss, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, joins to discuss the common viral illness, hand, foot, and mouth disease.

07/31/2025

Who better to give advice on heart healthy marathon training than cardiologist & marathon runner, Dr. Erin Michos? Find out how you can participate while protecting your heart.

Recent studies have warned of a link between marathon running and heart risks. Here's what the results really mean and how to approach this and other
intense activities with heart health in mind.

07/30/2025

Meet Dr. Miller Levy 👋

Rachael Miller Levy, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist, recently joined our practice in Arlington, VA. Dr. Miller Levy is passionate about building trusted, long-term relationships with her patients. She offers a full spectrum of women’s health services, including preventive care such as annual exams, Pap smears, STD testing, birth control and sexual health counseling.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Miller Levy enjoys spending time with her family, daughter and their energetic Portuguese Water Dog. She’s also a proud Philadelphia Eagles fan. Learn more and schedule an appointment with Dr. Levy: https://bit.ly/45pI5uu

07/30/2025

“Ten years ago, the estimated incidence of Lyme disease in the U.S. was about 300,000 cases per year,” Dr. Miller said. “More recent estimates put that number at 475,000 cases per year.”

Lyme disease is a complex condition with a long history of misdiagnosis, and Lyme arthritis, a late manifestation of the disease, is no different.And although these infections have mainly been found — at least in the United States — within the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwestern...

07/29/2025

The Johns Hopkins Hospital today was named one of the top 20 hospitals in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–26 Honor Roll. Additionally, The Johns Hopkins Hospital was ranked #1 in Maryland and the Baltimore metropolitan region. We are deeply honored to be acknowledged as one of the best in the nation. This recognition demonstrates the unparalleled commitment, compassion and excellence shown by our physicians, nurses and staff members each and every day.

07/28/2025

Imagine a gripper the size of a dust mote that could be dispatched in the gut to deliver a drug dose or collect a biopsy. Or hyper-miniaturized sensors that adhere to individual cells and report on their health as proxies for larger organ systems.

These and other ultra-tiny devices being developed could deliver tremendous advances in health care, say David Gracias and colleagues, who are working at the intersection where engineering and living systems meet.

Working at the intersection where engineered and living systems meet, researchers are coming up with tiny robotic devices and miniaturized systems that could deliver tremendous advances in health care.

07/28/2025

The American Heart Association recently recognized Sibley with an achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients. Congratulations to our stroke team and thank you for delivering excellence and compassionate care to our patients!

07/27/2025

Explore the connection between insomnia and depression, and what you can do to prevent them both from wreaking havoc on your world.

People with insomnia have a higher risk of depression. On the other hand, depression can trigger sleep problems. Knowing the connection between depression and sleep can help you recognize symptoms and get treatment for both.