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At Georgetown University Hospital, we believe an informed patient is one of the essential ingredients to better health and healing. That’s why we’ve provided this patient-friendly health information resource.

The health information on A.D.A.M. is not intended to replace the advice of licensed medical professionals. Serious health concerns should be discussed with your personal physician. To find a doctor at Georgetown University Hospital, please call 202-342-2400.

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Health Centers

Read in-depth prevention tips, diagnosis and treatment information, breaking health news and more:

Health Risk Assessments

Take one of 16 Health Risk Assessments to get recommendations based on your specific health risks:

Conditions

Lifestyle

Care Guides

Care Guides provide step-by-step information on living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and more.

Health Encyclopedia

The Health Encyclopedia is a continuously updated database of more than 1,600 diseases and conditions, injuries, symptoms, medical tests and surgeries.

Wellness Tools

Try these Wellness Tools — interactive calculators to help track and evaluate the following:

  • Body Mass Index
  • Calorie Burner
  • Target Heart Rate
  • Drug Database

    The Drug Notes contains information about generic and brand name medications. Includes side effects and instructions on how to take medications.

    The Drug Interaction Checker helps consumers check for interactions between prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and supplements.

     
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