COVID-19

October 30, 2020 

Dr. Morgan discusses the COVID-19 risks related to indoor activities and cold weather as the numbers increase in Maryland. (WJZ-TV)

  • Daniel J. Morgan, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Infectious Diseases at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Talwani discusses COVID-19 issues including the topic of contagion and re-infection. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Rohit Talwani, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Drs. Crocco, Chow and Reynolds discuss how technology is helping transform medical care during COVID-19 response at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma and the UM School of Medicine. (Baltimore Business Journal)

  • Jonathan Chow, MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the UM School of Medicine
  • Todd Crocco, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Neal Reynolds, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-Director, Multi Trauma Intensive Care Unit, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Dr. Marcozzi highlights how the University of Maryland Medical System and its affiliate hospitals are preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 patients (Baltimore Sun)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center

October 29, 2020

Dr. Buescher discusses issues around COVID-19 and pregnancy. (Forbes.com)

  • Monica Buescher, MD, Chief, OB/GYN at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center 

October 28, 2020

Dr. Neuzil discusses the scientific challenges around proving that a vaccine can prevent severe illness and death. (Kaiser Health News)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 27, 2020

Dr. Kotloff discusses the ongoing Moderna clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine and issues around the challenge of minority populations being accepting of the vaccine. (Washington Post)

  • Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Huffner discusses updates on COVID-10 on the shore and how UM SRH is working with the University of Maryland Medical System on its response to the pandemic. (Chestertown Spy)

  • William Huffner, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM Shore Regional Health

October 26, 2020

Dr. Morgan discusses infection control and prevention and measures in place to limit COVID-19 exposure at polling places. Media Coverage includes WMAR-TV and WYPR Radio.

  • Daniel J. Morgan, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Infectious Disease at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Deming discusses precautions taken at polling places to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (WBAL-TV)

  • Megan Deming, MD, PhD, Virologist at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Schrank discusses precautions taken at polling places to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (WJZ-TV)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 24, 2020

Dr. Schrank discusses the issue of mask fatigue and the importance of adhering to mask recommendations. (WJZ-TV)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 23, 2020

Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses protocols for school closures when positive COVID-19 cases are found. (Washington Post)

  • Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UM School of Medicine

Dr. Roghmann discusses tips for individuals to spend holidays safely with family members during COVID-19. (FOX 45)

  • Mary-Claire Roghmann, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 22, 2020

Dr. Chow discusses a new study which found that COVID-19 patients taking a daily, low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease significantly lowered the risk of death and complications from COVID-19. (WJZ-TV)

  • Jonathan Chow, MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the UM School of Medicine

October 21, 2020

Dr. Sajadi discusses weather correlations and global trends for COVID-19. (New York Times)

  • Mohammad M. Sajadi, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at UM School of Medicine

October 20, 2020

Dr. Levin discusses tips for how to prevent glasses from fogging-up when wearing a mask to guard against COVID-19. (WebMD.com)

  • Roni Levin, MD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Deming discusses medical issues around challenge trials. (Nature.com)

  • Megan Deming, MD, PhD, Virologist at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center

October 19, 2020

Fritze discusses how the hospital transformed a community health classroom into the "Zen Den" to provide a healing therapy space for staff during COVID-19. (DailyNurse.com)

  • Kathryn Fritze, RN, BSN, Holistic and Integrative Nurse at the Barbara L. Posner Wellness & Support Center, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Cancer Institute

October 16, 2020

Dr. McArthur discusses the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Monica McArthur, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

The University of Maryland Medical System and UMMC are highlighted as partners with Baltimore City in operating the Triage, Respite, Isolation Center at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Chuck Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center

October 15, 2020

Dr. Kotloff discusses the progress on efforts to increase minority participation in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. (WJZ-TV)

  • Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Luethy discusses a study he published highlighting COVID-19 transmission at a curling event. ("Rocks Across the Pond" podcast)

  • Paul M. Luethy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Assistant Director of the Clinical Microbiology Lab, University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Roghmann writes about considerations for visiting with elderly or other high-risk individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Mary-Claire Roghmann, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Schrank discusses the impact of COVID and summer travel in Ocean City. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 14, 2020

Dr. D'Adamo discusses how individuals can boost their immune system during a time of COVID and influenza. (Health Central)

  • Chris D'Adamo, PhD, Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at UM School of Medicine

October 12, 2020

Dr. Talwani comments on how long infected individuals might be at risk of spreading COVID-19. (WJLA-TV)

  • Rohit Talwani, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Singh discusses the importance of women not delaying care for breast health. (Capital Gazette)

  • Harvinder Singh, MD, Medical Director of Medical Oncology & Hematology at the Tate Cancer Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Dr. Marcozzi discusses spikes in coronavirus cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia and what the future looks like for COVID-19. (DCist)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center

October 9, 2020

Dr. Levin discusses issues associated with screen time for children during the COVID pandemic. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Roni Levin, MD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Tropello discusses the "Care Cove" device he invented for safe intubation and to keep potentially infected people from transmitting infectious diseases onto their caregivers. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Stephen Tropello, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 8, 2020

Dr. Hoover discusses anxiety and stress issues for school students during the pandemic. (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

  • Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-director of the National Center for School Mental Health

Dr. Gallo discusses if a live, attenuated influenza vaccine might offer protection against COVID-19. (National Public Radio)

  • Robert Gallo, MD, Co-Founder & Director of University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute Of Human Virology

Dr. Carter discusses children wearing masks and preventing the spread of COVID-19 via high-touch surfaces. (Huffington Post)

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Pediatrician, University of Maryland Medical Center

October 7, 2020

Dr. Amin offers tips and suggestions on how to navigate the holiday season during COVID-19. (Health Central)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

October 6, 2020

Dr. Cherian discusses ideas for how parents can manage traveling with small children during COVID-19. (Madamenoire)

  • Vivek Cherian, MD, Hospital Medicine physician at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

Batch discusses the importance of taking precautions against transmission of COVID-19. (FOX45)

  • Abigail Gatch BSN, RN, CCRN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical Intensive Care Unit at University of Maryland Medical Center

October 5, 2020

Dr. Wright, chair of the Health Recovery Committee, discusses recommendations by the Prince George's Forward task force initiative. (Washington Post)

  • Joseph Wright, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM Capital Region Health

Dr. Magaziner discusses the benefits of participating in clinical trials. (AARP)

  • Jay Magaziner, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Chen discusses Maryland's rising COVID-19 positivity rate. (WJZ-TV)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

October 2, 2020

Dr. Levin discusses issues related to eye strain associated with virtual learning and spending an increased amount of "screen time" due to the pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Roni Levin, MD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Schrank discusses the COVID-19 diagnosis for President Trump and explaining COVID-related issues including contact tracing, isolation, quarantine, risk factors and transmission. (WBAL Radio)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Marcozzi discusses the COVID-19 diagnosis for President Trump. (FOX45 Morning News )

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center

October 1, 2020

Multiple University of Maryland School of Medicine staff members are highlighted in this look into COVID-19 vaccine research and caring for diagnosed patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center. (Rolling Stone)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD; Wilbur Chen, MD; Kathy Neuzil, MD; Kathy Strauss; Lisa Chrisley, RN, with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Miller discusses the importance of laughter and humor as a way to stay healthy and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. (New York Times)

  • Michael Miller, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Cardiologist, University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Amin discusses the importance of being vigilant with COVID-19 precautions, and a University of Maryland Medical System Public Service Announcement about COVID-19 is highlighted. (WMAR-TV)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health