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Nursing Alumna Named CNO at MedStar Georgetown
A Georgetown University nursing alumna has been named chief nursing officer at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Eileen Brennan Ferrell, MS, RN (NHS’75, G’) ,…
February 19, 2014
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NHS Professor's Article on H1N1 Pandemic Wins Top Honor
A Georgetown University population health researcher has earned a top award for his research on the impact of public health surveillance systems during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.…
February 19, 2014
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CBCC Hosts 'Summer Celebration' Celebrating Life of Breast Cancer Advocacy Pioneer
Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) hosted its inaugural Summer Celebration reception at Arena Stage in Southwest D.C. on June 18 in honor of breast cancer survivor and activist…
February 19, 2014
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14th Annual Men’s Event Raises $150,000 for Cancer Research
June 24 marked the 14th annual Men’s Event, a charitable dinner and live auction that brings men together in support of research for the cancers that most affect them.…
February 19, 2014
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Hyundai Grant Goes to Dr. Shad to Help Distressed Families During Child’s Cancer Treatment
Hyundai Hope On Wheels presented MedStar Georgetown University Hospital / Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $75,000 Hyundai…
February 19, 2014
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The White House Honors GUMC Professor for Climate-Related Health Work
The White House honored Laura Anderko , PhD, RN, the Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Chair in Values Based Health Care at NHS, as a Champion of Change for her leadership in…
February 19, 2014
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Scientific Method on Display at Student Research Day
Student Research Day 2013 was held July 10, giving graduate students a forum to showcase their research pursuits. This year, students presented 27 posters in the Preclinical…
February 19, 2014
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GUMC’s Kathleen Maguire-Zeiss Mentors Parkinson’s Disease Summer Fellow
Connor Davenport is only a senior at Georgetown University but already the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation has an eye on him. The organization hopes to encourage Davenport…
February 19, 2014
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Georgetown Med Students Provide Camp for D.C. Homeless Children
JULY 29, 2013 — Homeless children from Washington, D.C., are being treated to a sports camp this week at RFK stadium, thanks to the inspiration of a…
February 19, 2014
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NHS Faculty, Student Examine Health Literacy to Prevent Hospital Readmission
Improving the health literacy of patients may help reduce hospital readmissions, according to new article by two faculty members and a student at the School of Nursing &…
February 19, 2014