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University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Announces New Board of Advisors Chair, Stephen Lazinsky

April 05, 2023

The University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) announced today that Maryland business owner Steve Lazinsky has been named chair of its Board of Advisors. Lazinsky, who has served on the board since 2017, replaces George "Chip" Doetsch III, who has stepped down after a decade holding the board leadership role. Doetsch recently joined the University of Maryland School of Medicine Board of Visitors.

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Plans Significant Enhancements to Pediatric Emergency Department to Meet Escalating Youth Mental Health Needs

June 23, 2022

In response to an increasing number of children and adolescents needing emergency psychiatric care, the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH) is renovating its Pediatric Emergency Department with financial support from multiple donors.

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2022

June 14, 2022

For the fifth year in a row, the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) is identified as a national leader in pediatric heart care by U.S. News & World Report.

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Applauds the CDC’s Updated Child Development Milestones

March 03, 2022

For the first time in more than 20 years, the child development milestones so many parents are familiar with have been updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Opens First Trauma-Informed Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit In Maryland

June 30, 2021

Children and teens experiencing acute mental health crises have a safe and healing space to recover in the newly-opened Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH).

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a Best Children’s Hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, 2021-2022, by U.S. News & World Report

June 15, 2021

The University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) was recognized today as a Best Children's Hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, 2021-2022, by U.S. News & World Report.

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University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Announces New Board of Advisors Chair, Stephen Lazinsky

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Plans Significant Enhancements to Pediatric Emergency Department to Meet Escalating Youth Mental Health Needs

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2022

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Applauds the CDC’s Updated Child Development Milestones

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Opens First Trauma-Informed Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit In Maryland

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a Best Children’s Hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, 2021-2022, by U.S. News & World Report

University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Welcomes Acclaimed Surgeon Joseph Forbess, MD to Children’s Heart Program

UMMC Again Ranked In U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals”

University of Maryland Children’s Heart Program Ranked by US News & World Report for 3rd Consecutive Year

Chris and Jill Davis Gift $3 Million to University of Maryland Children's Hospital