Drug Monitoring Program May Help Curb Opioid Epidemic This is the second in a four-part series on the opioid epidemic in our community. When you hear the words State of Emergency your thoughts naturally turn to natural disasters, not drugs. But on March 1, Gov. Larry Hogan declared a State of Emergency in Maryland in response to the heroin, opioid and fentanyl crisis devastating communities throughout the state and the country.  “Our community has not gone untouched by this crisis,” said Jeremy Tucker, DO, medical director of the Emergency Department at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “The sad truth is that we encounter the effects of this every day in our Emergency Department. The number of people…

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Consider a career in health care and explore all the possibilities at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. More than 1,200 associates comprise clinical and nonclinical teams serving our community hospital. Those who live and work in the community enjoy a short commute to work. Best of all, are the benefits of being a MedStar associate. One of the largest employers in the county, MedStar St. Mary’s offers many career opportunities, including:    Clinical dietitian Physical therapist Radiology technician Registered nurse Nursing technician OR Surgical technician Certified tumor registrar Physician assistant Nutrition aide Environmental services aid Security guard When Gina Steele, BSN, RN, began working part-time in Perioperative Services as a central sterile processing technician in…

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29.1 million Americans have diabetes. Eight million people have diabetes and don’t know it. Eighty six million people are pre-diabetic – they have blood sugar levels higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.  How can we stop these numbers from rising and start reversing the diabetes trend? Learn the truth about diabetes. Then, live it for yourself, and share it with others.    I should get tested for diabetes by my primary care provider even if I do not have any known risk factors for the disease. TRUE “According to the American Diabetes Association, everyone should…

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