In celebration of National Donate Life Month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital recently held its first flag-raising ceremony as part of The Living Legacy Foundation’s “Flags Across Maryland” initiative. The April 8 gathering honored past, present, and future organ, eye, and tissue donors, as well as donors in spirit. “‘Flags Across Maryland’ is an opportunity to publicly recognize the generosity of families who have offered this gift to others while experiencing a profound personal loss,” said Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating officer and chief medical officer at MedStar St. Mary’s. “Whenever a donor’s family chooses, we raise this flag to honor…

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Photo courtesy of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Emmanuel Atiemo, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating officer and chief medical officer of MedStar St. Mary’s at the hospital’s Doctors’ Day breakfast on March 29. Leonardtown, Maryland – MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital joined in the celebration of National Doctors’ Day (March 30) last week to thank its dedicated medical staff. A special breakfast was held March 29 to celebrate the many dedicated physicians, physician’s assistants, and certified nurse practitioners making a difference in our community. “Our providers are talented and dedicated people, and we thank them for the many…

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Leonardtown, Maryland – After undergoing a significant transformation over a year and a half, the new Blue Heron Café was officially unveiled at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on March 19. “Though the renovation was time-consuming, we are thrilled to open the Blue Heron Café,” said Stephen Michaels, MD, chief operating officer and chief medical officer at MedStar St. Mary’s. “We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience during this process. We hope the modern dining area will be enjoyed by many: our patients, visitors, and their families, as well as our hardworking associates and physicians.” Formerly known as the Café at Buena Vista,…

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