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The two best ways to prevent Parkinsons disease

May 13, 2021

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects the body and how it moves. There are two ways that research shows can help prevent Parkinson's disease and help you live longer, if you get it.

UM BWMC Receives A Grade in Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

April 29, 2021

UM BWMC received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the fourth consecutive reporting period.

Kathleen McCollum Named President and CEO of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

March 21, 2021

Kathleen (Kathy) McCollum has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), effective April 5, 2021. After a national search, McCollum was selected to lead UM BWMC in its continued efforts to deliver the highest quality health care services to the people of Anne Arundel County.

The Tate Cancer Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Treating Pancreatic Cancer

March 16, 2021

The Tate Cancer Center at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) has been recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as an approved NPF Academic Center of Excellence for pancreatic cancer.

Lung Screenings Save Lives

March 16, 2021

Dr. Gavin Henry discusses how lung screenings can save lives.

Eating Well for Better Health

March 02, 2021

Brooke Sawicki, MS, RD, LDN writes about ways to eat a heart-healthy diet.

UM BWMC Earns 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award

January 28, 2021

UM BWMC was awarded the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award.

First UM BWMC Frontline Healthcare Workers Receive COVID Vaccine

December 16, 2020

The first University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) frontline healthcare workers were vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

UM BWMC Recognized By Leapfrog Group For Patient Safety

December 14, 2020

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) was awarded an 'A' in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

UM BWMC Holds Ceremony to Formally Announce Construction of New Outpatient Care Building

December 04, 2020

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) held a 'beam topping' ceremony to formally announce construction of a new outpatient care office building that will expand services to patients and the community.