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Dr. Stephen Humm Named Doctor of the Year by MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Dr. Stephen Humm receiving doctor of the year award

Dr. Stephen Humm of Capital Digestive Care has been chosen as a “Doctor of the Year” by MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. He was one of three physicians to receive the award at the Doctors’ Day luncheon on April 8th. Dr. Humm serves as a hospitalist at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital. Having […]

Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Dr. Stephen Humm to Metro Area Offices

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Capital Digestive Care welcomes gastroenterologist Dr. Stephen Humm to its practice as an office-based physician. In his new position, he will be receiving patients at Capital Digestive Care’s Silver Spring and Olney, MD offices. Dr. Humm previously served as a hospital-based physician for Capital Digestive Care at Holy Cross Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center […]

Going Back to School with IBS

Kids with IBS at school

A funny commercial currently running on television depicts irritable bowel syndrome as a constant companion who is always ruining your social plans and stealing the fun out of everyday activities. Of course, living with IBS doesn’t have to be that way. But it can pose a special challenge to youngsters who are going back to […]

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week

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December 1 – 7 is officially Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) which can cause severe cramping, debilitating discomfort and unintentional weight loss. Living with these disorders can make it difficult for people to perform everyday tasks. Although Crohn’s and Colitis are the major categories […]