UM CRMC News

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) has begun a new community outreach program to provide COVID-19 education and resources to the children of Southern Maryland.

Called "COVID Kits for Kids," this new initiative offers a child-sized mask, coloring book, crayons, hand sanitizer, mini first aid kit, and educational materials on COVID-19 precautions in a drawstring backpack. Adult-sized masks are also available to pick up through this program.

UM Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year, $2.142 million grant by Maryland’s Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) to expand diabetes programs in Charles County. 

The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation announced today that it has received a $40,420 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to fund the community hospital's Telepharmacy program.

The University of Maryland Medical System has released an internally-produced Public Service Announcement, “Schedule A Mammogram,” urging women to not delay care and schedule their annual screening mammogram now if it has been delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PSA was created by the System’s Creative Communications team and is being shared with media outlets across the state and posted on social media accounts for UMMS’ member organizations.

The University of Maryland Medical System today released an internally-produced Public Service Announcement, “Party Foul,” designed to call attention to the dangers and risks of socializing during the global pandemic without taking proper precautions. The PSA was created by the System’s Creative Communications team

The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation announced that it has received a $26,345 grant from the Charles County Department of Health to provide respiratory care kits to patients recovering at home from COVID-19.

As scientists and researchers continue working on clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines, there is something even more important for individuals to receive this year – their annual flu vaccination.

Family history impacts one's health but everyday choices can have a big impact on current and future health. Men tend to not be as proactive as women about regular doctor visits, which often has a direct correlation on their health, explains Jason Federline, DO, a Family Medicine physician with the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Group.

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center for Wound for Healing has received the Center of Distinction award given by Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services.