The year 2008 promises to be an exciting time for Suburban Hospital as we continue to assure the highest quality specialized medicine for people throughout the Washington DC metropolitan region.
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In the News
Washington Post Highlights Innovative Clinic
On Saturday, December 15, 2007, Washington Post readers had an opportunity to learn about the new NIH/MobileMed Heart Clinic at Suburban Hospital – a volunteer-based collaboration that is delivering sophisticated specialty cardiac care to individuals with no means to get it on their own. Click here to read the full story »
Suburban Honored as a Bethesda Magazine “Best”
In the January/February issue of Bethesda Magazine, Suburban Hospital was singled out as the best hospital to go to if you have a heart attack or other cardiac problems. The hospital was also recognized as one of the top two regional facilities for cancer care. Click here to read the full article »
Quality & Innovation
Primary Stroke Center Certification x2
In late 2007, Suburban Hospital’s comprehensive stroke program achieved Primary Stroke Center designation from both The Joint Commission (a recertification) and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). The dual recognition highlights the importance of our 24/7 NIH Stroke Team in providing timely care to assure patients the best chance for recovery. Surveyors from both organizations were impressed with the hospital’s collaboration with NIH and the team's commitment to providing the highest quality stroke care. Click here to learn more about our stroke program »
Noteworthy
Making Cardiac History
A Suburban Hospital cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology made national history as the first to implant a wireless internal cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Click here to learn more »
Tobacco-free Hospital Campus
On November 15, 2007, Suburban Hospital joined with all other Montgomery County hospitals and Frederick Memorial Hospital to make their campuses tobacco-free. The initiative has been well-received and compliance has not been an issue. Click here to read more »
Inaugural Jay M. Grodin, MD, Surgical Lecture
Friday, February 22, 2008
7:30-9 am
