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Did you hear the FDA dropped its black-box warning on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for #menopause? Dr. Tamika Auguste, physician executive director of Women’s Health, shares with Flow Space the questions patients are asking—and why this discussion is expanding beyond OB/GYNs to include other specialists. Read more below.

Safe, effective colorectal surgery doesn’t always require a large incision. Colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Preetha Ali explained four major benefits patients can expect from minimally invasive colorectal surgery in our blog. Link in comments. ⬇️

Turn your experience into expertise at MedStar Health. Join our MedStar Health Physical Therapy team in Hyattsville, Maryland and enjoy great benefits, continued education and mentorship programs, and career advancement opportunities. MedStar Health is the medical provider for many professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes. More than 55 sports organizations, including the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and USA Lacrosse, chose MedStar Health as their trusted medical team. Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus! Apply today: https://bit.ly/49M3CAq #PhysicalTherapists #PhysicalTherapyhiring #physicaltherapyjobs #physicaltherapycareers #physicaltherapy #MedStarHealthCareers

💭 Fact or Myth? Lung cancer is a disease that only people who smoke can get. ❌ Myth. While smoking is the greatest risk factor for developing lung cancer, 20% of new cases of lung cancer occur in people that have never smoked. Anyone with lungs can develop lung cancer. Find out if you're eligible for a screening in the comments. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #CTScan #EarlyDetectionMatters

Be on the leading-edge of echocardiography at MedStar Health. Join our team as the Regional Medical Director for our echocardiography program in Baltimore, Maryland. Our echo labs performed more than 25,000 TTEs and 1,000 TEEs last year across four Baltimore area hospitals and seven ambulatory sites. The ideal candidate is a board-certified cardiologist with experience performing TEEs for structural heart cases. This position also offers the opportunity for an academic appointment at Georgetown University. As a MedStar Health provider, you’ll receive competitive salaries, generous benefits, wellbeing support, and a unique concierge service to help manage your work-life balance. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4imY7du #MedStarHealthCareers #MedStarHealthRecruitment #CardiologyCareers #MedicalDirector

Happy Native American Heritage Day! Today, we honor and celebrate the American Indians’ rich cultures and accomplishments and the integral importance they have on our past, present, and future. #NativeAmericanHeritageDay

We are very grateful for our associates, medical staff, and community partners. Their dedication and service to our patients make us #MedStarHealthProud. 💛💙 Many thanks to all of you for making us your trusted partner in achieving good health. We hope you have a safe and #HappyThanksgiving! 🦃 #ThankfulThursday #TreatPeople

Lung cancer survival rates are improving thanks to advances in screening and treatment options, including breakthrough therapies that we're leading at MedStar Health. 🎧 Listen to Dr. Edward Chan talk more about #LungCancer #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Measles cases are the highest the U.S. has seen in years. Pediatrician Dr. Bethany God and urgent care provider Cheryl Wyatt, NP, discuss the resurgence of measles and why now is a great time to talk with a doctor about which vaccines you and your family need to reduce the risk of serious illness. Click the link in the comments to learn more. ⬇️

We're #MedStarHealthProud to welcome Dr. Karuna Narayanan to MedStar Health Primary Care at McLean! Dr. Narayanan is a board-certified family medicine physician. Her clinical interests include caring for adolescents and adults, preventive care and physical exams, chronic disease diagnosis and management (including diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension), as well as women's health, including annual checkups and preventive screenings. She shares, "My philosophy of care is rooted in a patient-centered approach that prioritizes proactive and preventive care. I strive to build trusted, collaborative relationships with my patients by fostering open communication and shared decision-making. My objective is to support and empower patients to take an active role in their health, allowing us to work together to make the best possible choices for their wellbeing." To learn more or schedule an appointment, click http://ms.spr.ly/6043tXacT.