UMMS in the News 2022
April 25, 2022
- Aaron Rapoport, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
April 24, 2022
A man makes a dramatic recovery one year after a double lung transplant. (WPMT-TV)
- Robert Reed, MD, Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at the UM School of Medicine and Transplant Pulmonologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Alexander Krupnick, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at the UM School of Medicine and Lung Transplant Surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center
April 22, 2022
- Harry Johnson, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services, and Division Head of Urogynecology at the UM School of Medicine; and OB/GYN at the University of Maryland Medical Center
April 21, 2022
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Sarah Edwards, DO, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services at the UM School of Medicine, and Psychiatrist at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
April 18, 2022
- Marian Currens, CRNP, Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Ginn-Meadow offers tips for keeping blood sugar in check. (Eat This, Not That!)
- Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, CDE, Senior Diabetes Educator at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
April 16, 2022
Dr. Doctor sheds light on research into artificial blood products. (The Washington Post)
- Allan Doctor, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Critical Care Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
April 13, 2022
Dr. Malik discusses the symptoms of penile yeast infections and how to treat them. (Self)
- Rena Malik, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Director of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the UM School of Medicine, and Urologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Jennifer Redding, LSCW-C, Executive Director of Behavioral Health for UM Upper Chesapeake Health
April 11, 2022
Dr. Powell talks about the use of social media to provide clinical training. (EMS1)
- Elizabeth Powell, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Trauma Surgeon at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
April 8, 2022
Dr. Makhzoumi explains the causes and treatment for nummular eczema. (Self)
- Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the UM School of Medicine, and dermatologic surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Rachel Sherman, DNP, CRNP, Nurse Practitioner at UM Capital Region Medical Center
- Melisa Vyfhuis, MD, Visiting Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the UM School of Medicine and Radiation Oncologist at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
April 7, 2022
Dr. Grattan talks about the discovery of microplastics in human blood. (WYPR)
- Lynn Grattan, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Clinical Neuropsychologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
March 30, 2022
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Sarah Larson, MS, Senior Director of the Oncology Service Line at UM Capital Region Health
- Bert O’Malley, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical Center
March 28, 2022
Dr. Makhzoumi details alopecia, an autoimmune condition leading to partial or total baldness. (WTOP)
- Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the UM School of Medicine, and dermatologic surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kalina Hurley, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital,
March 25, 2022
Dr. Efron talks about demonstrations on how to stop bleeding after traumatic injuries. (WBFF-TV)
- David Efron, MD, Professor of Surgery in the Program in Trauma at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Trauma and Medical Director of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
The System's top IT official talks about the keys to success in health IT. (Becker's IT Review)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for University of Maryland Medical System
March 24, 2022
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital marks its centennial. (WJZ-TV)
- Sheldon Stein, President and CEO of Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
March 21, 2022
Dr. Crino talks about resources for parents of adults living with autism. (The Beacon)
- Peter Crino, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the UM Clinical Center for Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
March 20, 2022
For Women's History Month, the System highlighted its female leaders. (The Daily Record)
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Alison Brown, MPH, BSN, President of University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
- Kathy McCollum, President and CEO of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Elizabeth Wise, MSN, MBA, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
Dr. Malik talks about the diuretic properties of coffee. (Mashed)
- Rena Malik, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Urologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 16, 2022
- Gwen Alexander, Therapy Manager at UM Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
March 17, 2022
- Joseph J. DiCubellis, RPh, MPH, Senior Director of Pharmacy Service for University of Maryland Medical System and Senior Director of Pharmacy for University of Maryland Medical Center
- Jen Kogan, PharmD, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center
A diabetes educator talks about quick and easy healthy snacks. (WBFF-TV)
- Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, CDE, Senior Diabetes Educator at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 14, 2022
Kirti Shetty, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at the UM School of Medicine, and Hepatologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 11, 2022
Dr. Kewalramani talks about how to tell COVID-19 apart from allergy symptoms. (Eat This, Not That)
- Anu Kewalramani, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Allergy Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 10, 2022
- Dan Lemkin, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, Emergency Room Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center, Medical Director of the UMMS Center for Technology Innovation and Senior Director of Information Systems & Technology
March 9, 2022
Wise adjusts to new role at UM Upper Chesapeake Health. (The Aegis)
- Elizabeth Wise, MSN, MBA, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
March 8, 2022
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Scalea says violent crime is taking a toll on Shock Trauma staff. (WBFF-TV)
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
March 7, 2022
Dr. Cullen discusses advances in cancer research (MPT)
- Kevin Cullen, MD, Professor of Oncology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Harrison explains demyelination, a key factor in the development of multiple sclerosis. (Self)
- Daniel Harrison, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 3, 2022
- Stephen Seliger, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Nephrologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer for University of Maryland Medical System
- Jessica Leuchtenburg, MD, Internal Medicine Resident at University of Maryland Medical Center
March 1, 2022
Dr. Marcozzi talks about efforts to catch up with the omicron surge. (The Daily Record)
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System and Chief Clinical Officer/SVP for University of Maryland Medical Center
Researchers speak about a pioneering treatment for Parkinson's Disease. (WJZ-TV)
- Howard Eisenberg, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the UM School of Medicine and Neurosurgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Paul Fishman, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Neurologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 28, 2022
Dr. Custer discusses the latest science on how COVID-19 affects children. (MPT)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine, and Director of Patient Safety and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Doee Kitessa, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and an OB-GYN at University of Maryland Medical Center
A UM Capital Region Health surgeon talks about the phases of postpartum recovery. (Romper)
- Otis Stitt, MD, Adjunct Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and an OB-GYN with UM Capital Region Health
A dietician recommends healthy late-night snacks. (Shape)
- Kelly O'Connor, LDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian at the Kaufman Cancer Center at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Dr. Harrison explains the progression of multiple sclerosis. (Self)
- Daniel Harrison, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 17, 2022
Dr. Gourdine talks about health in the Black community. (Agilon Health)
- Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Population Health and Primary Care for University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Hoover discusses a nonprofit's report on the mental health of area students. (WTTG)
- Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health at the UM School of Medicine, and Psychologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Findley discusses how African Americans can limit their risk of heart disease. (Afro-American)
- Clarence Findley, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Program Director of Structural Heart Disease at UM Capital Region Health
February 15, 2022
Dr. Weir discusses kidney stone prevention. (Livestrong)
- Matthew Weir, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Nephrology at University of Maryland Medical System
February 14, 2022
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
February 13, 2022
Dr. Levine and Kristy Wheeler talk about treating post-COVID conditions. (Baltimore Sun)
- Andrea R. Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UM School of Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kristy Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 11, 2022
Dr. Fitzpatrick talks about the need for masks. (WBFF-TV)
- Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 10, 2022
Cynthia Kelleher talks about a nationwide spike in patient violence. (Bloomberg)
- Cynthia Kelleher, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of UM Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
February 9, 2022
Dr. Barrueto discusses the impact of a nationwide blood shortage on Harford County. (Aegis)
- Fermin Barrueto, MD, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
February 8, 2022
Dr. Closson discusses preventing common childhood injuries. (Baltimore's Child)
- Forrest Closson, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Physician at University of Maryland Children's Hospital
February 7, 2022
Gov. Larry Hogan visited UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center to begin Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV, Capital Gazette, WBAL-TV and WMAR.
- Kathleen McCollum, President and CEO of UM BWMC
- Charlotte Holt, Environmental Services at UM BWMC
- Patricia Lynn Patterson, RN, BSN, CNML, Nurse Manager in Progressive Care at UM BWMC
- Riffat Chaudhry, RT, Respiratory Therapist at UM BWMC
- Alisa Larbalestrier, MD, Emergency Medicine at UM BWMC
February 4, 2022
- Sarah Schmalzel, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director at the THRIVE Program in the University of Maryland Center for Infectious Disease
- Eric Anderson, a Ryan White Eligibility Specialist in the Institute of Human Virology at the UM School of Medicine
February 3, 2022
Dr. Clayborne talks about nursing shortages. (Yahoo Finance Live)
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Emergency Medicine physician at UM Capital Region Medical Center
February 1, 2022
Dr. Schrank discusses the groups most likely to become hospitalized or die of COVID-19. (WTOP)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Wickwire talks about sleep habits. (Baltimore magazine)
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Insomnia Program at the UM School of Medicine and Psychologist in the Sleep Disorders Center at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
January 31, 2022
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
January 28, 2022
- Mohammad Sajadi, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Jacqueline Bork, MD, Visiting Instructor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
January 27, 2022
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 26, 2022
Dr. Doctor discusses research into artificial blood. (Scripps’ national bureau)
- Allan Doctor, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Critical Care Pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center
January 24, 2022
- Stephanie Knight, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry and Vice President of the Medical Staff at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
- William Huffner, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs for UM Shore Regional Health
January 21, 2022
Dr. Fontaine talks about a shortage of blood donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)
- Magali Fontaine, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Transfusion Services at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Pathology at the UM School of Medicine
- Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
January 19, 2022
- Omer Awan, MD, MPH a musculoskeletal radiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and Associate Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Amit Chandra, MD, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- J. David Gatz, MD, Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the UMMC Downtown Campus and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 18, 2022
Dr. Scalea discusses his 25 years at Shock Trauma. (WYPR's "Midday")
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician in Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
January 17, 2022
- Bartley Griffith, MD, transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
January 14, 2022
Dr. Schrank discusses the new rules requiring insurers to cover rapid COVID-19 tests. (WBFF-TV)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Marcozzi discusses the proper use of N95 and KN95 masks. (WMAR-TV)
- David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System; Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for University of Maryland Medical Center; and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 13, 2022
Dr. Marcozzi discusses potential new masking guidelines from federal officials. (WBFF-TV)
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer for University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Schrank discusses the slow rollout of COVID-19 antivirals. (Associated Press)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Berry talks about how the omicron variant is impacting children's safety at school. (Healthline)
- Andrea Berry, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
January 12, 2022
Drs. Griffith and Mohiuddin discuss the milestone xenotransplantation surgery and the patient's condition. Media coverage includes USA Today and Science.
- Bartley Griffith, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Center at the UM School of Medicine
January 11, 2022
Dr. Custer answers common questions parents have asked about COVID-19. (WJLA-TV)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Pediatric ICU at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Huffner talks about the status of COVID-19 at UM SRH hospitals. (Spy Newspapers)
- William Huffner, MD, Chief Medical Officer of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Drs. Griffith and Mohiuddin carried out the first-ever transplant of a pig heart into a living recipient. Media coverage includes The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun, CNN, NBC News and the Associated Press.
- Bartley Griffith, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and transplant surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Center at the UM School of Medicine
January 7, 2022
- Nicole Beeson, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System
January 6, 2022
Dr. Cunningham talks about hospitals moving to crisis standards of care. (Catholic Review)
- Gail Cunningham, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
Dr. Suntha talks about Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement of COVID-19 testing sites opening up at hospitals statewide. Dr. Suntha appeared with Governor Hogan at a press conference outside UM Laurel Medical Center. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Sun.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System
January 5, 2022
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Clinical Care Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Michael Winters, MD, an emergency physician at University of Maryland Medical Center and Vice Chair of Clinical and Administrative Affairs and Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 4, 2022
Dr. Scalea marked 25 years with Shock Trauma. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, WBFF-TV and WMAR-TV.
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician in Chief at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the System's Chief for Critical Care Services, and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
- Stella Hines, MD, a pulmonary critical care physician at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 1, 2022
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System, Senior Vice President/Clinical Care Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Hall and William Grimes discuss the hospitals each moving to crisis standards of care. (WRC)
- Trudy Hall, MD, Vice President and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for UM Capital Region Health
- William Grimes, Vice President of Ancillary Services for UM Charles Regional Medical Center