Author
Susan O’Mara, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine
Susan O’Mara, MD, is chair of Emergency Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Don’t Delay Medical Care
In early spring 2020, COVID-19 began to assert itself across the country. As it did, medical facilities nationwide experienced a…
Faint at the Sight of Blood? It Could be Vasovagal Syncope
We have all heard of people who faint when getting their blood drawn or when they are nervous. In fact,…
From Fainting to the Spins—Facts About Dizziness
Feeling dizzy can be scary—and rightfully so. We see many patients in the emergency department or urgent care seeking medical…