Patient Stories
A Long-Awaited Dream Is Realized
Life was bliss for 25-year-old Tyquela Able. It was 2015 and she was loving motherhood and her new baby boy,…
Once a Patient, Now an Associate: Lynel’s Story
Seven years ago, Lynel McFadden was diagnosed with stage one, triple negative breast cancer, and she was understandably scared. She…
From Torn ACL to 10-Miler: Daniel’s Story
If you have to go through a painful surgery and lengthy recovery to repair a knee injury, you want to…
Heart Disease in Cancer Patients: Willie’s Story
In 2015, then 69-year-old Willie M. Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple lumpectomy removed her tumor and a…
Patty’s Story: A Crucial Conversation about Colonoscopy
Women are good at so many things, including placing others’ priorities ahead of our own. Unfortunately, this can have serious…
3 experiences of hospital care and why we measure them
We aim to enhance patient experiences at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) through a trickle-down approach, from staff to patient….