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With beaches, pools, and sandal-ready weather, the summer is a time to give your feet a breather – but injuries and foot health should still be a top concern.

Close to 15% of men are in poor health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making June, Men’s Health Month, a fitting time to prioritize care for a population sometimes reluctant to get regular check-ups.

Rana Al Aghbar, unlike some who pursue a career in health care, didn’t feel a calling to the profession. Instead, what was to be a “job between jobs” became the ideal fit, and her excellence and work ethic have shined throughout her time at the George Washington University Medical Faculty…

The Washington Business Journal interviewed Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, on how the department has managed the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of biopharma, and how he…

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases in the United States. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Month, a time for increased awareness of the disease and conversation around treatment and prevention.

Cecilia Castro, a medical assistant at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, is a touchstone for patients.

Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, explains the anatomical and age-related changes that occur over time.

For people suffering from the broad range of neurological issues, problems can quickly escalate from a mild, dull, annoying ache to persistent, severe, and disabling pain. Whether a patient is experiencing pain in the neck or a serious disorder, timely care from an experienced professional is…

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one persistent issue has emerged: Long COVID syndrome. The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, however, is doing its best to help.

 William Borden, MD, has been tapped to serve as interim Chair of the Department of Medicine. Borden currently serves as the GW MFA’s Chief Quality and Population Health Officer