So Young Pak

Media relations professional in Washington, D.C. Former TV producer. Cat lover. Views expressed are my own.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

During Fire Prevention Month @MCFRSFireChief taking opportunity to reacquaint everyone about burn awareness with a visit to @MedStarWHC National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) w/ Katie McGrath, BSN, RN, Burn Program Manager & Dr Taryn Travis, MD, Burn Center attending physician

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

What began in tragedy became a lifelong bond.

Twenty-five years after the Pentagon attack on 9/11, three burn survivors reunited with the caregivers who stood beside them through their recovery.

Watch their remarkable stories. #NeverForget #September11 https://t.co/V5UfInnzov

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

25 years after the #PentagonAttack, three burn survivors returned to our Burn Center where their recovery began.

Their reunion with caregivers highlights the bonds forged through healing and how burn care has advanced over the past quarter-century. More: https://t.co/iuIi82Sa1y

[Crystal Hope @CrystalHope1979]

Just a normal day on the bus with the king of the jungle. 🦁

This is the only way to travel now. 🤣

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Big news! Our Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery program is ranked #1 in the D.C. region and #16 nationally by @usnews. 👏

We're also proud to be named the #1 hospital overall in the region. Congrats to our incredible team!

Read more: https://t.co/hcB67KcI1k #BestHospitals

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Could you recognize the signs of an aortic dissection?

Following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Dr. Thomas MacGillivray explains what symptoms to watch for, who's most at risk, and why fast action can save lives. Read more via @AARP below. https://t.co/MaqHO7PjCm

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Sen. Lindsey Graham's death has put a spotlight on #AorticDissection. Our chair of Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Thomas MacGillivray, shares with @washingtonpost about this life-threatening emergency and why "every minute, every hour counts." https://t.co/wMUa5j7ZIK

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

"You don't get the size of the brain injury you get from passing out.”

What Dr. Daniel Felbaum uncovered in Jack Shannon’s case tells a deeper, still-unsolved story. Watch his journey from near-death to one year later.

#TraumaticBrainInjury #Neurosurgery https://t.co/s1jIy3n4rO

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

It was a joyful day at our 2nd Annual Baby Shower. 👶❤️

Watch and see how we celebrated new beginnings and supported healthy moms and babies through our Safe Babies Safe Moms program.

➡️ Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/85O1e9KQjy

[NASA @NASA]

Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back.

Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: https://t.co/rzM1P0QbOl

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Nayda Berrios didn’t realize that putting off one test could change her life—but it did.

Latinos face a higher risk of #ColorectalCancer, and her story is a powerful reminder to get screened. It could save your life. https://t.co/TCOSUgWAUW

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

AFib is serious. A heart on the right side is rare. What if you had both?

It was almost impossible to treat until our cardiac surgeon Dr. Christian Shults stepped in. The outcome is incredible.

Watch more below via @nbcwashington. https://t.co/PKFrpjsxm3

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Thanks for the visit, @ASPRgov! Our Biocontainment Unit and our team stand ready day and night to protect our community.

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

#HolidayStress can linger even in the new year. Our own @TaylorMHVIcard breaks down why #HeartAttacks rise this time of year and what you can do now. Watch this @fox5dc segment to learn more. https://t.co/yBqYYqoPll

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

We're sharing an important update regarding National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, provided by his neurosurgeon and his family.

[NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington]

Lyme disease is often associated with fatigue, headaches and joint pain. But for one college coach, it became a fight to stay alive. https://t.co/VWm446LryL

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

What an incredible day of teamwork and coordination with @ASPRgov and our dedicated partners. Today's #TranquilPassport high-consequence infectious disease patient movement exercise is the books! Huge thanks to all involved! View behind-the-scenes photos: https://t.co/fxyCMRzmPl

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

.@MedStarWHC did an awesome thing today! We earned the prestigious Magnet® designation from @anccofficial! This honor, achieved by only 10% of U.S. hospitals, recognizes our commitment to #nursingexcellence. Congratulations to our team! https://t.co/DBYG5G6EAt #MagnetRecognition

[MedStar Washington @MedStarWHC]

Ever wonder what the life of a cardiac surgeon looks like? Meet Dr. Thomas MacGillivray. He provides us with a glimpse into the world of #cardiacsurgery and what you can expect as a heart patient at @MedStarWHC and @MedStarHealth. https://t.co/Rz5MFSZEHg