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More Than 300 University of Maryland Medical System Physicians Recognized As “Top Doctors” In Baltimore Magazine 2020 Survey
October 20, 2020More than 300 individual physicians in 135 specialties and sub-specialties who provide care across University of Maryland Medical System hospitals have been recognized as "Top Doctors" in the November 2020 issue of Baltimore magazine.
UMMS “Don’t Delay Mammogram” Public Service Announcement Encourages Women To Act On Health Even During COVID-19 Pandemic
October 15, 2020If your annual mammogram coincided with the pandemic, now is the time to schedule an appointment. It’s as easy as riding a bike, simple as pie, something you can do with your eyes shut. Stop putting it off, because these screenings detect early cancers which can save lives. Don’t delay getting your annual mammogram, do it now.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and University of Maryland Medical System Unveil Partnership to Drive Innovative Healthcare Statewide
October 11, 2020CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and the University of Maryland Medical System announced a new five-year partnership to address access and quality of care for the state's most vulnerable populations.
UMMS Produces “Party Foul” Public Service Announcement Aimed At Educating Young Adults On Dangers Of COVID-19
October 05, 2020New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been released showing that coronavirus infections among young adults jumped from August to September. From Aug. 2 to Sept. 5, weekly coronavirus cases among people aged 18-22 years increased 55% nationally, according to the study, which analyzed data on probable and confirmed cases from health departments across the country.
Eleven University of Maryland Medical System Nurses Recognized as “Excellence in Nursing” Winners By Baltimore Magazine
September 24, 2020Eleven nurses from University of Maryland Medical System-affiliated hospitals have been named as “Excellence in Nursing” winners by Baltimore Magazine. The nurses represent both the Midtown and Downtown campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center.
University of Maryland Medical System Observes World Patient Safety Day
September 16, 2020Member organizations of the University of Maryland Medical System will join the World Health Organization’s World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) movement to recognize patient safety issue as a global health priority. This year’s theme for WPSD is “Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety”.
University of Maryland Medical System Hosting “Let’s Talk About Health” Community Webinar Focusing On Men’s Health
September 11, 2020Dr. Federline is presenting on men's health issues at a UMMS lunchtime community webinar on Wednesday, September 16th at 12pm as part of the System's "Let's Talk About Health" series. The webinar is free, and individuals are asked to register in advance on the UMMS website.
Three UMMS Hospitals Ranked In U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals”
July 28, 2020University of Maryland Medical Center (Downtown), UM St. Joseph Medical Center, and UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center earn US News & World Report rankings.
UMMS Discharges System’s 1,000th COVID-Positive Patient
July 01, 2020Recently, UMMS discharged its 1,000th COVID-positive patient to home, marking a significant milestone in the System’s response to this pandemic.