http://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=357Dr. Bonnie Sun, board-certified breast surgeon specializing in breast cancer at Sibley, discusses Angelina Jolie's announcement to protect herself from cancer.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 17 May 2013 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=355The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Sibley Memorial Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organization’s dedication [...]Tiffany,PayneThu, 09 May 2013 20:22:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=353Brian Long, M.D., medical director, Sibley Center for Weight Loss Surgery, comments on Gov. Chris Christie's weight loss plan.Tiffany,PayneThu, 09 May 2013 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=351AARP The Magazine has teamed up with The Leapfrog Group, which rates hospitals on safety and resource use, to showcase what some of the most innovative hospitals are doing to prevent errors. Tiffany,PayneTue, 30 Apr 2013 21:22:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=349Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the city of Boston and the dedicated first responders and healthcare workers who provided care for those injured. David Moss, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon here at Sibley who was in New York City during 9-11 and cared for victims with blast wave injuries, was [...]Kristen,Van DusenWed, 17 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=348Bonnie Sun, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgeon specializing in breast cancer. We sat down with Dr. Sun to learn more about her approach to treating breast cancer.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 15 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=347Dan Brody, M.D. of Sibley Memorial Hospital says, "Things are a bit suppressed because of the cold weather we've been having, so it seems that the normal peak pollen season is going to be a couple of weeks delayed."Kristen,Van DusenTue, 09 Apr 2013 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=346Anthony Unger, medical director at the Institute of Bone and Joint Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at George Washington University Hospital, says the anterior approach is “truly minimally invasive.” Unger, who has done about 4,000 hip replacements over [...]Kristen,Van DusenTue, 26 Mar 2013 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=345The American College of Radiology recognized Sibley's Sullivan Breast Center for its dedication to improving women’s healthTiffany,PayneThu, 07 Feb 2013 20:07:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=339Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. is one of many buildings in the city that has a green roof.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Jan 2013 18:09:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=338Sibley Memorial Hospital continues its commitment to environmental stewardshipKristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=336The following is a summary of restricted routes and road closures on Monday, January 21, 2013.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 16 Jan 2013 21:10:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=335THE DIANE REHM SHOW: Battle against the flu. Guests include: Dr. Kavita Patel, internist, Johns Hopkins Medicine; fellow and managing director of Delivery System Reform and Clinical Transformation, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, Brookings Institution. Kristen,Van DusenWed, 16 Jan 2013 20:36:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=333Dr. Ben Shaffer discusses Redskins' RGIII injury with MyFoxDC.com. Kristen,Van DusenFri, 11 Jan 2013 22:52:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=332Annual mammograms have been seen as an important screening tool: They are very effective in helping find small, slow-growing cancers. But how good are they at finding fatal tumors? Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that has [...]Tiffany,PayneThu, 27 Dec 2012 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=328Sibley Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score (SM) by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Sibley was the only hospital in the District of Columbia to receive a score of an “A”.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 11 Dec 2012 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=326Fatty breasts versus dense breasts: is having one better than the other? Women with dense breasts are considered at higher risk for developing breast cancer.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 05 Nov 2012 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=323Sibley Memorial Hospital maintained uninterrupted operations during Hurricane Sandy. There was no damage to the structural integrity of the hospital. Sibley is open and will continue business as usual to maintain patient care and safety.Tiffany,PayneTue, 30 Oct 2012 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=324Sibley Memorial Hospital is open and plans to continue business as usual to maintain patient care and safety. Tiffany,PayneTue, 30 Oct 2012 02:51:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=317There have been press reports that people will be ticketed or arrested for being on the roadways in Maryland during the storm. This is incorrect. Kristen,Van DusenMon, 29 Oct 2012 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=316The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting a multi-state investigation of meningitis among patients who received epidural steroid injections. So far, 91 patients from 7 states have been identified. Several of these patients have had strokes related to the meningitis. Seven deaths [...]Tiffany,PayneTue, 09 Oct 2012 21:08:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=315Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment Sheila Evans, R.N., M.S., AOCN, as the oncology program administrator for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) in the national capital Area.  Tiffany,PayneThu, 06 Sep 2012 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=314Sibley Memorial Hospital has implemented the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone™ Program. The program is aimed to better identify, evaluate and treat patients that suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture. Whitney,CraigMon, 27 Aug 2012 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=307Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Sullivan Breast Center has been granted a three-year, full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. This is the Center’s second full accreditation designation, the [...]Tiffany,PayneWed, 22 Aug 2012 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=305Interview with Vanessa Small from the Washington Post. Published on August 12, 2012.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 14 Aug 2012 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=304Sibley Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.Whitney,CraigMon, 16 Jul 2012 18:41:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=301Robert Sloan talked with Tony Perkins of Fox 5 News this morning on his retirement, Sibley's partnership with Johns Hopkins and the state of health care. Tiffany,PayneFri, 06 Jul 2012 21:28:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=300Yesterday, July 5, 2012, was Robert L. Sloan's last day as Sibley's president and CEO after 27 years of service. In this week's issue of the Northwest Current "Sibley's president looks back at legacy of hospital growth." See page 2 Tiffany,PayneFri, 06 Jul 2012 21:20:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=299Sibley Named as “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by National Survey Tiffany,PayneTue, 26 Jun 2012 20:05:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=291Sibley Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score (SM) by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Sibley was the only hospital in the District of Columbia to receive a score of an “A”. Kristen,Van DusenMon, 11 Jun 2012 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=290Colette Magnant, M.D., director of Sibley's Sullivan Center for Breast Health, is the medical director for the upcoming Avon Walk in Washington DC. Check out Dr. Magnant's interview about the walk and learn about how you can adopt a healthy lifestyle to decrease your risk of having breast cancer.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 26 Apr 2012 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=289Richard (Chip) O. Davis, Ph.D., has been appointed president of Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). Dr. Davis currently serves as vice president for Patient Safety and executive director for Ambulatory Services at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=288It used to be that only half of women diagnosed with breast cancer would beat the disease, according to Sibley Memorial Hospital Director of breast Imaging, Dr. Rebecca Zuurbier. Now she says that number of those who don't beat it is down to 30 percent. (WUSA9.com)Kristen,Van DusenMon, 09 Apr 2012 20:02:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=287JC Hayward of WUSA9 has decided to share her journey as she begins her battle against her recent breast cancer diagnosis. JC spent her morning at Sibley where she had an MRI and met with our Nurse Navigator Jennie Tarica. (VIDEO)Kristen,Van DusenFri, 06 Apr 2012 22:38:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=286On April 20, Charles E. Smith Life Communities, together with Suburban Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital, members of Johns Hopkins Medicine, will convene 200 health care practitioners, professional and family caregivers for a thought-provoking symposium, “Transitions in Care: Perspectives for Clinicians [...]Kristen,Van DusenWed, 04 Apr 2012 21:03:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=284Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Edward (Ted) J. Miller, Jr., was honored with the Outstanding Director Award in the non-profit category by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ). Miller was selected out of hundreds of nominees.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 13 Feb 2012 19:51:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=283Sibley Memorial Hospital was voted “Best Place to Have a Baby” by Bethesda Magazine’s “Best of Bethesda 2012.” In 2011, 3,600 babies were delivered at Sibley.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:24:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=282WashingtonPost.com By John Donnelly, Published: January 16 When I travel abroad, which I do frequently for work, I try to run every day for an hour. It gives me energy and a great look at my new surroundings. After starting a run in Manila recently, I stopped three minutes into it. My breathing was [...]Kristen,Van DusenThu, 19 Jan 2012 22:10:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=281Washingtonian magazine awarded Susan D. Ohnmacht, Sibley Memorial Hospital's associate chief nursing officer and director of critical care, with an honorable mention in its first Excellence in Nursing awards. Ohnmacht was selected from hundreds of nominations. The honorees celebrated their achievement [...]Kristen,Van DusenWed, 21 Dec 2011 22:51:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=276Robert L. Sloan, president and CEO of Sibley Memorial Hospital, traces his distinguished career back to the days when he was an orderly working the midnight shift at a community hospital near Chicago. It was the mid-1960s, a time when the then college student often helped the nursing supervisor prepare [...]Kristen,Van DusenFri, 16 Dec 2011 19:05:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=275The District of Columbia Hospital Association’s (DCHA) Board of Directors honored Robert L. Sloan, President and CEO of Sibley Memorial Hospital, by establishing a Leadership Award in his name at the organizations’ 33rd Annual Banquet. Kristen,Van DusenWed, 23 Nov 2011 19:09:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=273Three medical honorees awarded, including Dr. Mary Therese O’Donnell of Sibley Memorial HospitalKristen,Van DusenWed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=271Arlene A. Snyder, CFRE, has been named the new President of Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 11 Oct 2011 21:35:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=269Robert L. Sloan announced his plans to retire following more than 26 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sibley Memorial Hospital. He will retire July 5, 2012.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 05 Oct 2011 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=267Hopkins System Hospitals Earn NICHE DesignationKristen,Van DusenThu, 29 Sep 2011 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=265The Washington Mystics and Sibley Memorial Hospital partnered for the fourth consecutive year for the team’s annual Breast Health Awareness game. A live auction followed the contest featuring the Mystics and the Phoenix Mercury this past Sunday at Verizon Center and over $34,000 was raised.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 01 Sep 2011 21:58:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=263The Washington Mystics and Sibley Memorial Hospital will partner once again for the fourth annual breast health awareness auction to be held following the game between the Mystics and the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, August 28. Tipoff is at 4:00 p.m. at Verizon Center. Proceeds of the auction will benefit [...]Kristen,Van DusenSun, 28 Aug 2011 15:29:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=262The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 5.9 earthquake was felt across much of the Mid-Atlantic region.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 23 Aug 2011 19:28:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=242CNN's John Lisk reports on a procedure that surgically removes excess skin from obese people who lose weight. Learn more about body contouring surgery performed at Sibley Memorial Hospital by Joseph Michaels, MD.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 02 Aug 2011 22:26:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=241Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, and one of the best ways to do that is to have a mammogram. Watch WUSA9’s Andrea Roane interview Dr. Rebecca Zuurbier, Sibley’s Director of Breast Imaging, and learn more about how mammography saves lives.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 08 Jul 2011 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=239On April 25, 2011, brothers Joshua Ammerman, M.D. and Matthew Ammerman, M.D. were the first physicians to sign a lease and the first to move into Sibley Memorial Hospital’s new Medical Building. The Sibley Medical Building currently has 88% of its physician office space leased to include specialists [...]Kristen,Van DusenMon, 23 May 2011 22:29:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=236Leading-edge technology and patient-centered convenience have a brand-new homeKristen,Van DusenTue, 03 May 2011 15:31:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=235Some Americans have expressed concern, due to an erroneous media report, that the small amount of radiation a patient receives from a mammogram may significantly increase the likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. This concern simply is not supported in scientific literature. Americaneagle,Admin UserMon, 04 Apr 2011 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=232Join us at the Ritz-Carlton in Tyson's Corner on May 13-15 for a relaxing weekend of luxury, pampering and childbirth education. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Mar 2011 21:09:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=229Team to Hold Breast Health Awareness Auction for the Fourth Consecutive YearKristen,Van DusenFri, 25 Mar 2011 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=227Sibley Imaging Services is happy to announce that it is open for operations at the new Sibley Outpatient Imaging Center located on the ground floor of the Sibley Medical Building. Kristen,Van DusenFri, 18 Mar 2011 20:01:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=226VIDEO: Dr. Youssef Charara, a medical physicist specializing in radiation oncology at Silbey Hospital, joined us on FOX 5 News to discuss the effects of radiation exposure and the effectiveness of potassium iodide pills.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 17 Mar 2011 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=225Dr. Dalliah Black, Breast Surgical Oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital, discusses this study with Fox 5 News.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 11 Feb 2011 21:35:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=224Many breast cancer patients can skip aggressive lymph node surgery without increasing their chances of a recurrence or death if their disease shows limited spread. Colette Magnant, MD, Director of Sibley's Breast Center, explains.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 10 Feb 2011 19:10:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=222(TBD.com) Finding out you have cancer can be devastating news. Blogger Stef Woods shares how she has become a champion for women fighting cancer by being open about her journey. She is sharing her experience by documenting her progress with video, photographs, and articles. Kristen,Van DusenMon, 07 Feb 2011 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=220Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Ohnmacht, R.N., M.S., M.S.N as Associate Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Director of Critical Care.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 03 Feb 2011 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=218Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Evans, R.N., M.S., A.O.C.N as the administrator for the oncology service line. Evans’ major responsibilities will include developing and overseeing clinical operations across all Sibley locations that provide cancer care to patients. [...]Kristen,Van DusenTue, 01 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=215Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary C. Dupont, M.D., FACS as the director of its Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 14 Jan 2011 17:33:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=216A recent study shows how a new technique could mean fewer unnecessary breast biopsies. Dr. Pouneh Razavi from Sibley Memorial Hospital joined Andrea Roane to explain.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 12 Jan 2011 20:49:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=211By Stefanie Weiss. Special to The Washington Post. Tuesday, January 11, 2011; 1:09 AM. www.washingtonpost.comKristen,Van DusenTue, 11 Jan 2011 22:17:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=210Sibley Memorial Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation celebrated their integration on Sibley’s campus.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 02 Dec 2010 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=206More than 60 cancer patients from Sibley and Suburban Hospitals came together at the event called “A Night for Women” where Red Door staff offered complimentary manicures, pedicures, massages, facials and makeovers, as well as other spa services.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 12 Nov 2010 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=272In a move to address a growing need for integrated regional health care services for patients, officials of Sibley Memorial Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation have completed and signed documents on November 1, 2010, officially integrating the Washington, D.C.,-based Sibley Hospital [...]Kristen,Van DusenWed, 03 Nov 2010 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=204Colette Magnant, MD, is interviewed by NBC Washington's Doreen Gentzler about whether a new machine can detect a common form of breast cancer. Kristen,Van DusenFri, 29 Oct 2010 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=203The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).Kristen,Van DusenTue, 05 Oct 2010 21:54:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=202The Sibley Senior Association (SSA) is holding its first quarterly community art exhibit at Sibley Memorial Hospital from October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2010. The exhibit location is in the connector hallway between Hayes Hall and the main hospital building.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 27 Sep 2010 21:56:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=201(MyFoxDC.com) WASHINGTON - It's hard to remember while the Mid-Atlantic is enjoying beautiful summer weather. But seven months ago, we were still snowed in from the Blizzard of 2010. Snow covered side streets, stranded many families at home. Now, it looks like we're seeing the results of all that togetherness! [...]Kristen,Van DusenFri, 17 Sep 2010 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=199Kristen,Van DusenFri, 27 Aug 2010 21:17:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=198Rebecca Zuurbier, MD, explains breast cancer symptoms in her video series on Monkeysee.com.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=197Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dalliah M. Black, MD, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncologist. Kristen,Van DusenThu, 05 Aug 2010 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=194The Washington Mystics, in partnership with corporate partner Sibley Memorial Hospital, held its third annual auction benefiting the Sullivan Center for Breast Health on August 1 following the team’s 87-62 victory over the Tulsa Shock. President Barack Obama was in attendance as the Mystics had one [...]Kristen,Van DusenMon, 02 Aug 2010 22:15:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=190Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Washington Mystics will hold its third annual Breast Health Awareness Game on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. v. Tulsa Shock at the Verizon Center. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 27 Jul 2010 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=185Sibley Memorial Hospital has appointed Ms. Elise Miller, Director of Case Coordination, as the Administrator of the Renaissance Skilled Nursing Facility effective July 1, 2010. Kristen,Van DusenFri, 23 Jul 2010 21:37:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=184"Every month there are new advances in the field of pain medicine," notes Mehul J. Desai, MD, Director of the Sibley Pain Center. "We pride ourselves in tailoring treatment plans specifically for each patient; using the latest cuttingedge techniques and technologies as soon as they become available." [...]Kristen,Van DusenWed, 14 Jul 2010 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=180Sibley Memorial Hospital received a merit award from the 27th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards in the Employee Communication Program category for their Circle of Excellence program. Entries were judged based on creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design and overall [...]Kristen,Van DusenTue, 06 Jul 2010 19:24:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=179Rebecca Zuurbier, MD, explains who is at risk for breast cancer in her video series on Monkeysee.com.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=177Rebecca Zuurbier, MD, explains Breast Cancer in her video series on Monkeysee.com.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 11 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=176In a move to address growing interest in more efficient, integrated regional health care services for patients, officials of Sibley Memorial Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation have announced their intention to enter into discussions regarding the integration of Sibley Hospital into [...]Kristen,Van DusenThu, 27 May 2010 18:24:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=166On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, the Board of Trustees of Sibley Memorial Hospital voted to enter into negotiations with Johns Hopkins Medicine to integrate the two healthcare providers.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 27 May 2010 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=165The new Online Maternity Tour provides patients with a more satisfying and comprehensive preview of the labor and delivery process at Sibley. Kristen,Van DusenThu, 20 May 2010 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=164Wizard Insider, Washington Post, Posted: May 10, 2010 By Michael Lee The Pollins plan to honor employees of Washington Sports and Entertainment and those of several civic and public service organizations, such as the D.C. Fire Department and police department, public school teachers and hospital [...]Kristen,Van DusenTue, 11 May 2010 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=163Article in April 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, by Annie Murphy Paul. The article talks about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)--a treatment for depression offered here at Sibley Memorial Hospital.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 06 May 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=162On April 10, 2010 Sibley Memorial Hospital successfully relocated four large Gingko trees on its campus.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 28 Apr 2010 19:10:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=161Hospital is Presenting Sponsor of Breast Health Awareness Game for Third Consecutive Year Kristen,Van DusenTue, 20 Apr 2010 19:09:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=160The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) is advising customers in a specific area of Northwest not to use water until further notice because of a higher-than-normal chlorine concentration. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 20 Apr 2010 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=158The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted its 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award to Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Center, part of a select group of 82 currently accredited and newly accredited cancer programs across the United States.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 12 Apr 2010 18:54:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=157A group of Sibley physicians and nurses across a wide range of specialties spent several days in Haiti to help care for people who were injured in January’s catastrophic earthquake. They joined other healthcare workers from around the world to offer their medical, surgical and nursing services.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 30 Mar 2010 19:43:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=156Health-Care Overhaul 2010: Tracking the national health-care debate (WashingtonPost.com) By Scott Wilson, Lori Montgomery and William Branigin President Obama signed a landmark health-care bill into law Tuesday, enacting a sweeping overhaul of the nation's $2.5 trillion health system. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 23 Mar 2010 21:24:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=155Washington Post, Health Section By Tracy Sutherland March 16, 2010Kristen,Van DusenFri, 19 Mar 2010 20:50:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=153DC Council declares October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the District to educate women and men alike about the importance of early detection for breast cancer, and to acknowledge the efforts of the Sullivan Center at Sibley Hospital.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 16 Feb 2010 22:08:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=148When other drivers are sheltering in place, Tannouse and volunteers like him are coming on duty, gassing up their four-wheel-drive vehicles to pick up and deliver hospital staff to their shifts. Kristen,Van DusenThu, 11 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=146Become a fan of Sibley Memorial Hospital on FacebookKristen,Van DusenTue, 26 Jan 2010 20:51:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=144Sibley Memorial Hospital Blood Drive: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 4 PMKristen,Van DusenFri, 22 Jan 2010 20:17:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=140On November 19, 2009, Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Program received a three-year accreditation award as a Community Hospital Cancer Program with Commendations from the Commission on Cancer (CoC). Kristen,Van DusenThu, 07 Jan 2010 19:26:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=139Thomas Heckman, DO recently joined Mehul J. Desai, MD in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Center for Pain Medicine.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 04 Jan 2010 19:19:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=141On November 16, 2009, Colette M. Magnant, MD, FACS joined Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Physician Group. She is also the Director of Sibley’s Breast Cancer program and a founding physician of Sibley’s Sullivan Center for Breast Health.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Dec 2009 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=130Hospital: Private rooms, new cancer center in works (Northwest Current, December 9, 2009)Kristen,Van DusenMon, 14 Dec 2009 20:17:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=128Doctor Mildred Chernofsky, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Hospital, discusses how insurance coverage will be affected by the new recommendations for cervical cancer screenings.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 25 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=127A government-funded task force recommends women between 40 and 50 forgo annual mammograms: Pros and cons of routine screening for breast cancer for women with no special risk factors. Kristen,Van DusenMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1259NEWS NOW looks at the backgrounds of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=123By SHERRI LYand BOB BARNARD/myfoxdc WASHINGTON, D.C. - New advice on mammograms have some women confused. A government task force recommends raising the age for mammograms, but many doctors disagree. Some of the most vocal critics are breast cancer survivors. Kristen,Van DusenWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:39:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=120According to Jerry Price, Sibley's senior vice president for real estate and construction, patients across the country are clamoring for private rooms. (November 11, 2009; Vol. XLII, No. 45)Kristen,Van DusenWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=118Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Sullivan Center for Breast Health has been granted a three-year, full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.Kristen,Van DusenThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=116On Friday, October 16, 2009, Sibley’s Sullivan Center for Breast Health hosted their 5th annual “One Hundred Hugs Day.” The Center schedules up to 100 free mammograms for uninsured and underserved women in recognition of National Mammography Day.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 06 Nov 2009 20:18:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=113In an effort to minimize the impact of the H1N1 and seasonal flu, Sibley will be taking special steps to protect our patients, visitors, volunteers and staff.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 30 Oct 2009 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=110A Ceremonial Resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia was presented to Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Sullivan Center for Breast Health at their October 15, 2009 Breast Conference.Kristen,Van DusenFri, 30 Oct 2009 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=111Kelly battled with her weight on and off since high school. She tried diets, but the weight always came back—plus some.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=108If you suffer from varicose veins, please call for an evaluation or more information at 202.537.4792Kristen,Van DusenMon, 12 Oct 2009 21:12:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=106Construction of the Medical Building, Parking Garage and Auditorium is underway. This temporarily impacts visitors to Sibley, Sibley employees, physicians, vendors and anyone who uses Little Falls Road.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 29 Sep 2009 20:20:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=104Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria J. Croog, MD, radiation oncologist.Kristen,Van DusenWed, 23 Sep 2009 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=101Excerpt from Washington Examiner's article "A tale of tomatoes and a great hospital" by Harry Jaffe.Kristen,Van DusenMon, 21 Sep 2009 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=102More than a dozen doctors from Sibley are getting together to kick off the fundraising campaign for the new Sibley Hospital. (Washingtonian Magazine, September 2009)Kristen,Van DusenWed, 16 Sep 2009 17:12:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=88FREE Event: Treatment Options for Uterine FibroidsKristen,Van DusenFri, 11 Sep 2009 22:19:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=95Interview with Dr. Lisa McGrail and Kelly, a Patient at Sibley.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:18:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=77On May 21, 2009, Biomed installed two new Powermatic ultrasound tables in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Sullivan Center for Breast Health.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:12:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=76The American Association on Health and Disability commends the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Hospital for its ongoing efforts to eliminate barriers to mammograms for women with disabilities.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:10:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=75NeuroStar TMS Therapy® Offers New Hope to People Living with DepressionKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:09:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=74Using magnetic force on brain has similar effect as medicationKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:07:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=73Construction Begins on Medical BuildingKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:06:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=100Excerpt from The Washington Post "Your Views" written by Rebecca A. Zuurbier, Director of Breast Imaging, Sibley Memorial Hospital (May 19, 2009).Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:04:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=71On Thursday, Marissa Coleman, Monique Currie and Nikki Blue stopped by the Sibley Hospital Week picnic.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:02:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=70We are ready to start to build a new Medical Building, Parking Garage and Auditorium. This will soon temporarily impact visitors, Sibley employees, physicians, vendors and anyone who uses Little Falls Road. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=69We are pleased to report that in its first full year of existence, the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation achieved its fundraising goals, with more than $8,200,000 received in contributions and pledges.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 20:49:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=68Sibley Memorial Hospital Nationally Recognized in 2009 Aster Awards Program for Excellence in Medical MarketingKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=79Mystics fans – it’s time to think pink! Please join us for the 2nd annual post-game auction to benefit Sullivan Center on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 at 4pm!Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 19:23:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=67Nurse Navigator Jennie McLaughlin-Tarica, RN, guides and supports breast cancer patients and their families through the complexities of cancer care—from diagnosis to recovery. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:46:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=66Sibley Memorial Hospital's Statement About Increasing Reports of Swine Flu In The U.S.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:44:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=65Local hospitals are on alert with the swine flu scare. Most are taking precautions and identifying patients with possible symptoms even before they enter the hospital.Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:41:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=64When Joseph Morisi passed away at the age of 95, many friends and family members sent contributions in his memory. The Emergency Department was the focus of generosity inspired by the care provided to Mr. Morisi. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:40:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=63In early summer, Sibley Memorial Hospital will introduce a new suite of electronic products that will provide the foundation of an electronic patient record. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=62Sibley Memorial Hospital received an outstanding result from the December 2008 survey by the Joint Commission. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:29:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=61Hospital Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Breast Health Awareness GameKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 18:27:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=60Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Joyner, MHA as the new Vice President for Professional Services and Administrative Affairs. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 17:58:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=59Sibley Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the selection of Peter E. Petrucci, MD as the Vice President for Patient Safety, Quality and Medical Affairs. Kristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 17:57:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=97Sibley's pioneer for gastric bypass now a firefighter in Prince WilliamKristen,Van DusenTue, 18 Aug 2009 17:46:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=256Rebecca A. Zuurbier, MD, Chief, Breast Imaging, Sibley Memorial Hospital, was named to “America’s Top Radiologists” by the Consumer Research Council of AmericaAmericaneagle,Admin UserTue, 18 Aug 2009 17:44:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=82Sibley Memorial Hospital has relocated fifteen 20-feet American Holly trees from the corner of Dalecarlia Parkway and Loughboro Road to the north side of Grand Oaks Assisted Living Facility, also on Sibley’s grounds. Americaneagle,Admin UserTue, 18 Aug 2009 17:41:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=78Mildred R. Chernofsky, MD joins Sibley’s Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic SurgeryKristen,Van DusenMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:48:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=55Introducing "Patient Stories" on Sibley.orgKristen,Van DusenMon, 20 Jul 2009 19:25:00 GMThttp://www.sibley.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=183Tobacco-Free on March 3, 2008Kristen,Van DusenFri, 11 Jan 2008 21:28:00 GMT