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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder for women, particularly those age 60 and older, to take stock of their health. Ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), is the deadliest of all female reproductive cancers and ranks fifth in cancer deaths among…


Assistant Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Hana Akselrod, MD, MPH, has been selected to serve as the COVID-19 Response Lead for the GW Medical Faculty Associates.

​Mary Russo, chief electromyography, or EMG, technologist at the George Washington University Medical FacultyAssociates, is not only an expert, she’s passionate about what she does.

​If you ask Ingrid Amaya, an administrative supervisor with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, work is like home, her coworkers like family.

​Barbara Kidwell’s validation and motivation in her work as a registered medical assistant with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates comes from the people around her: doctors, nurses, coworkers, supervisor, and patients.

Adam Friedman, MD, a professor and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, explains what the miraDry procedure entails and reminds us to be vigilant when it comes to your health.

​During hot summer months, sunburns, skin damage, and possible skin cancers can be painful and the effects long-lasting. Here, Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty…

As summer heat hits its peak, more people are headed out to the beach or the pool to bask in the sun. Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, verifies with WUSA9 whether or not going above an SPF 30 is…

Michael G. Knight, MD, MSHP, is adding a new role to his roster of responsibilities: associate chief quality and population health officer with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates.

During the spring and summer months of the year when the air warms, outdoor sports are a top choice for exercise enthusiasts. Accompanying cycling, basketball, baseball, and more, however, are injuries.