# @medstarhealth on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZttBX_lCvp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66989743-medstarhealth-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-18T14:30:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** MedStar Health (@MedStarHealth) — https://gondola.cc/MedStarHealth

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Join us in congratulating Dr. Elias Shaya, regional medical director for Behavioral Health Services, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at mddailyrecord's Health Care Heroes event today. 👏

This prestigious award recognizes healthcare professionals whose careers have made a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities they serve. For four decades, Dr. Shaya has helped shape and advance behavioral health care across Maryland.

A nationally recognized psychiatrist, Dr. Shaya has dedicated his career to improving care for individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorders, dementia, and other complex behavioral health conditions. He has been instrumental in developing comprehensive behavioral health services, responding to the opioid epidemic, and advancing policies that improve access to care throughout the state.

Through compassion, advocacy, and a steadfast belief in the possibility of recovery, he has transformed countless lives and provided hope to individuals during their most challenging moments.

We're #MedStarHealthProud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! Join us in honoring Dr. Shaya in the comments below.

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