Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

10/04/2026

Newlon Gillihan shares the uncertainty of being a brand-new intern. "As an intern, there are many things I do not yet know how to do, but one thing I can do: be present with my patient, hold her hand, and chat. That is medicine."

Finding My Place at the Bedsideby Newlon GillihanSeptember 24, 2026A Day in the LifeFrom the outpatient clinic, an elderly female is directly admitted to the inpatient medicine service for chest pain and fatigue. By the next afternoon, the patient is diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli (PE), r...

10/04/2026

On Saturday, October 24, drive up and drop off your unused or expired prescription medications at any of our 7 participating Johns Hopkins Medicine locations. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4rL2hRb

10/03/2026

Considering a lip procedure? From lip lifts and lip augmentation to lip reduction, our experts can help restore fullness, reduce lip volume, or create better facial balance. Learn how these procedures work, what recovery looks like and what to discuss with a facial plastic surgeon before making a decision.

Lip plastic surgery can enhance a patient’s appearance by changing the shape of the lips.

10/02/2026

Tea or soda? When it comes to your health, even the smallest everyday choices can have a big impact on your future well-being. Get the most out of your dietary decisions with these five tasty tips.

Eating out doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health. Learn how to make smart choices at restaurants, fast-food joints and at home.

10/02/2026

Want to stay healthy and perform your best on the field? Preventing a SLAP tear starts with smart training: proper warmups, shoulder -strengthening exercises, stretching and practicing proper technique. Pitch smarter, not harder. ⚾

Johns Hopkins sports medicine expert John Wilckens, M.D., shares SLAP tear prevention tips for baseball and softball players, their parents and coaches.

10/01/2026

Center co-director Judy Huang says the team is developing new ways of managing TN and expanding treatment options for patients, who have sometimes lived for many years with debilitating pain.

Johns Hopkins Leads the Way on Trigeminal Neuralgia Research Judy Huang and her colleagues are helping to find the best treatment for each patient as they move the field forward. Johns Hopkins is on the forefront of trigeminal neuralgia research. Pictured: the trigeminal nerve. By Marc Shapiro on 09...

10/01/2026

Yes, adding baked, pan-seared, steamed, air-fried or grilled fish to your meal provides you with lots of nutrition benefits. There are many health benefits from eating fish at least twice a week, including decreasing heart disease and inflammation, slowing down cognitive decline in older adults, and protecting vision. Fish is easy to prepare, and can be added to your diet in many ways.

A dietitian reviews the nutritional benefits of eating fish and how to get more fish into your diet.

09/30/2026

Research shows that human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection, can cause cervical cancer. While scary, gynecologist Dr. Connie Trimble debunks common myths about the disease and cancer risk.

The virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with more than 6 million Americans infected each year.

09/30/2026

Good gut health starts with everyday habits like eating more fiber, getting quality sleep, staying active, managing stress and supporting your mental well-being. Learn more:

A Johns Hopkins digestive health expert discusses the ways your digestive system changes with age and shares the best ways to guard gut health and prevent digestive discomfort.

09/29/2026

Obesity is a chronic health problem that can affect kids and teens as well as adults. Obesity in children can lead to health problems later, including high blood pressure, diabetes and even heart disease. The good news is that the condition can be prevented: Here’s what you should know.

Obesity is a chronic disease affecting an increasing number of children, teens and adults.