UMMS in the News
October 15, 2021
Dr. Crimmins explains why COVID-19 vaccines are critical for pregnant women. (WBFF-TV)
- Sarah Crimmins, DO, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
October 14, 2021
Dr. Callahan discusses Baltimore’s response to COVID-19. (Stateline)
- Charles Callahan, DO, Director of the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital, VP of Population Health at the University of Maryland Medical Center
October 13, 2021
Melissa Hunt talks about her struggle with long COVID. (WMAR-TV)
- Melissa Hunt, BS, RCIS, Cardiovascular Scrub Technologist II in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Pollock talks about new federal guidelines stating that people without a history of heart trouble shouldn’t begin an aspirin regimen. (WBAL-AM)
- Jeremy Pollock, MD, Cardiologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
October 12, 2021
- Ali Tabatabai, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Lung Rescue Unit, Adult ECMO and the Biocontainment Unit at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
- Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
- Chris D’Adamo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Director of Research at the Center for Integrated Medicine
October 11, 2021
The Ravens’ gift of 500 tickets to the System’s front-line workers was featured across multiple media outlets. Media coverage included WJZ-TV article, WJZ-TV newscast, WBAL-TV 11 and WMAR.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System
- Rachel Harding, BSN, RN, a Senior Clinical Nurse at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
- Rebecca Lewis, CRNP, a Nurse Practitioner at University of Maryland Medical Center
October 8, 2021
- Neil Siegel, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
October 7, 2021
- Miriam Laufer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and associate director for malaria research at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM BWMC
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, Director of the UM School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health
- Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
October 6, 2021
- Milagritos D. Tapia, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
- Chris D'Adamo, PhD, Associate Director of the UM School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine
October 5, 2021
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Pediatric ICU at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
October 4, 2021
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kristin Ernst, a stroke patient who was treated at UMMC
- Deeraj Gandhi, MBBS, Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Neuro Radiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Fitzpatrick explains the risk of catching COVID-19 at large outdoor events. (WTOP)
- Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
October 3, 2021
Dr. Goldberg discusses Tom Brady's prospects for playing to age 50. (Pro Football Network)
- Andrew Goldberg, MD, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Scardamalia discusses the needs of students with long-haul COVID-19 cases. (Washington Post)
- Kris Scardamalia, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for School Mental Health at the UM School of Medicine
- Monica McArthur, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UM School of Medicine
October 1, 2021
- Kristy A. Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse at UMMC
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
UMMS announced 98% of full- and part-time clinical staff met the System's vaccination deadline. Media coverage includes The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal and WBAL-AM.
Dr. Laurens debunks false claims about the COVID-19 vaccines. (CNBC)
- Matthew Laurens, MD, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
September 29, 2021
- Michael Miller, MD, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at UMMC
September 28, 2021
- Joseph Moser, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM Charles Regional Medical Center
- Richie Stever, CHFM, Vice President of real estate and property management at University of Maryland Medical System
September 27, 2021
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Schrank helps clarify issues facing the COVID booster shot rollout. (WBAL-TV)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Siaton discusses food and drinks people with gout should avoid. (The Healthy)
- Bernadette Siaton, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and rheumatologist at UMMC and the UM Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute
September 26, 2021
- Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
September 24, 2021
Dr. Coffey explains PCR Covid testing compared to rapid testing. (WBFF-TV)
- KC Coffey, MD, MPH, Assistant professor in the Division of Genomic Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine, Epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Neuzil discusses COVID booster vaccines. (WTOP)
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
September 22, 2021
Dr. Neuzil discusses efforts to revive an older vaccine for typhoid. (Baltimore Sun)
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Chen discusses mixing and matching of COVID booster vaccines. (Medpage Today)
- Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health
- Miriam Laufer, MD, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the UM School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health
September 21, 2021
Karen E. Doyle, DNP, MBA, RN, named Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer of UMMC. Media coverage includes Daily Record, Becker’s Hospital Review and CityBizList.
- Karen E. Doyle, DNP, MBA, RN, to Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer of UMMC
Dr. Suntha discusses about a Lown Institute ranking that found UMMC Midtown as the fifth most socially-responsible hospital in the country. Media coverage included Baltimore Sun,Becker’s Hospital Review, State of Reform and Modern Healthcare.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
September 20, 2021
Dr. Klein highlights the System's herculean COVID-19 vaccination efforts. (Becker's Hospital Review)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and CIO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
- Kathryn Robinett, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Peterson highlights caring for cancer patients during COVID. (Onward Healthcare)
- Kimberly Peterson, MSN, Nurse Manager for Outpatient Oncology at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
September 18, 2021
UMMS hosted a vaccination clinic with a Baltimore church. (WJZ-TV)
- Rebecca Carter, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
- Gina Degreenia, RT, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
September 17, 2021
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and emergency physician at UM Capital Region Medical Center
- Alison G. Brown, MPH, BSN, President of the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
- Vinisha Amin, MD, a hospitalist physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
- Louie Lee, RN, at UMMC
- Michael Gray, RT, at UMMC
September 16, 2021
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Marcozzi was quoted in a statement from UMMS noting Maryland marked 10,000 deaths from the pandemic. The statement was quoted by outlets including Maryland Matters, WBAL-TV, and The Baltimore Sun, and Dr. Marcozzi was interviewed by WBAL-AM.
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 15, 2021
Dr. Klein discusses mentorship practices in a hybrid work environment. (Enterprisers Project)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for UMMS
Dr. Reed talks about a COVID patient who received a double lung transplant at UMMC. (WBAL-TV)
- Robert Reed, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Lung Transplant program at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Custer discusses hospital capacity for an influx of pediatric viral respiratory cases. (WJLA)
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Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 14, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting event for the Midtown Campus Outpatient Tower. Media coverage included the Baltimore Sun, WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and The Daily Record. The event was live-streamed by WBFF-TV.
September 10, 2021
Dr. Suntha also announced that the system would raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour. Media coverage includes Baltimore Business Journal, WJZ-TV, WCBM, WBAL-TV, The Daily Record , Patch, I95 BUSINESS and The Baltimore Sun.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
September 9, 2021
Dr. Suntha released a statement on President Joe Biden's mandate that health care employees either get vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. The statement was shared on WBAL-TV, WMAR-TV, WJZ-TV and WBAL Radio.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Alison Brown, MPH, BSN, UM Midtown's President and CEO
- Kashif Munir, MD, Medical Director of the UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Renay Tyler, RN, DNP, Vice President and Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Ambulatory Service
September 8, 2021
- William Huffner, MD, Chief Medical Officer of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
- Lara Wilson, Director of Rural Health Transformation for UM Shore Regional Health
Kagan explains the importance of insulin. (US News & World Report)
- Ellie Kagan, CRNP, CDE, a pediatric nurse practitioner and diabetes educator at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
September 7, 2021
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Patient London Hayes was profiled on Good Morning America.Good Morning America and the piece was also highlighted by WMAR-TV.
- Sheldon Stein, MBA, President and CEO of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
September 6, 2021
Dr. Friedberg discusses pleural mesothelioma in an article about Bethlehem Steel workers. (WMAR-TV)
- Joseph Friedberg, MD, Professor of Surgery and Head of Thoracic Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Thoracic Surgeon-in-Chief at UMMS
September 5, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi gives COVID precaution advice for travelers during the Labor Day holiday. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and the Baltimore Sun.
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 2, 2021
Dr. Suntha discusses the intersection of COVID and the flu. (Baltimore Sun)
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Marcozzi discusses COVID precaution advice for travelers during the Labor Day holiday. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV and WBAL Radio.
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
September 1, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical System released a public service announcement on COVID-19 vaccines featuring Ravens Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden. Media coverage includes WJZ, Patch and Harford County Living.
August 31, 2021
Stever discusses preparing new spaces for accreditation. (Healthcare Facilities Magazine)
- Richie Stever, Vice President of Real Estate and Property Management for UMMS
Dr. Carter discusses kids' return to schools. (Baltimore magazine)
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
August 28, 2021
- Richard Katz, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
August 27, 2021
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Regine explains proton therapy. (WMDT)
- William Regine, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology at the UM School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Kathy McCollum is quoted in Capital Gazette Guidebook highlighting Anne Arundel County hospitals. (Capital Gazette Guidebook)
- Kathy McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Dr. Custer discusses children and COVID. Media coverage includes MSNBC and WJLA-TV.
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Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
August 26, 2021
Dr. Carter discusses pediatric patients and COVID vaccines. (Baltimore Sun)
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
August 25, 2021
Welsh discusses critical access hospitals and plans for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown to become the state's first Maryland Rural Hospital and secure designation as an Age-Friendly Health System and a dedicated Aging and Wellness Center of Excellence. Chestertown Spy article and video.
- Dennis Welsh, Vice President, Rural Health Care Transformation and Executive Director, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
August 23, 2021
- Esther Liu, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Dr. Marcozzi discusses full approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine and booster shots. Media Coverage includes WBAL Radio, WJZ-TV, WDVM, two segments on WJLA-TV (here and here) and a WJLA article.
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 20, 2021
Dr. Laurens discusses COVID vaccine booster shots. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the UM Children's Hospital
August 19, 2021
Dr. Laurens discusses Emergency Use Authorization and full approval of COVID vaccines. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV, WMAR-TV and WUSA story.
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the UM Children's Hospital
- Joseph Moser, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM Charles Regional Medical Center
August 18, 2021
Sheldon and Redding highlight a grant for three peer recovery coaches. (Aegis)
- Lyle Sheldon, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Jennifer Redding, Executive Director of Behavioral Health at the Klein Family Harford Crisis Center
Dr. Suntha offered comments at a press conference at which Governor Larry Hogan announced a statewide vaccine mandate for hospital staff. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Sun, the Washington Post, WBAL-TV, the Daily Record and WYPR.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Schrank discusses booster vaccines. Media coverage includes Baltimore Sun and WJZ-TV.
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Custer discusses rising COVID cases and kids returning to school. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV story and web article.
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Drs. Marcozzi, Custer and Neuzil talk about children and COVID. (Baltimore Sun)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 17, 2021
Dr. Liu discusses back to school issues around COVID. (WAMU - National Public Radio)
- Esther Liu, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
August 16, 2021
Dr. Lichenstein discusses issues with back pain and children's backpacks. (NBC News)
- Richard Lichenstein, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Abzug talks about Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan's visit to Camp Open Arms for children with limb differences. Media Coverage includes WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, MSN and WBFF-TV.
- Joshua Abzug, MD, Associate Professor Orthopaedics at the UM School of Medicine and Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Katya Prakash, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Institute of Human Virology at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious disease physician who treats cancer and transplant patients at UMMC
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 13, 2021
- Kapil K. Saharia, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Chief, Solid Organ Transplant Infectious Diseases Service at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Infectious disease pediatrician at the UM Children's Hospital
August 12, 2021
Dr. So discusses problems with some sleep apnea machines. (WBAL-TV)
- Jennifer So, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and a COPD specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
August 6, 2021
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. RachBeisel discusses how individuals can manage Seasonal Affective Disorder. (Discover Magazine)
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Joseph Wright, MD, Chief Medical Officer at University of Maryland Capital Region Health
- Kathy McCollum, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
August 3, 2021
Dr. Schrank discusses the Delta variant. (Baltimore Magazine)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
August 2, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical System announced a $1.2 million initiative to address food insecurity issues. Media coverage includes WBAL, WJZ-TV, the Baltimore Sun, CityBizList, the Daily Record, the Baltimore Business Journal, I-95 Business, Harford County Living, Patch.com, WBOC-TV, the Star Democrat and the Cambridge Spy.
July 30, 2021
Dr. RachBeisel talks about how mental illness heightens risk of death from COVID. (Verywell Mind)
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Scalea profiled in the "Who's Who in Healthcare" special section. (Baltimore Business Journal)
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician-in-Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
July 29, 2021
Dr. Klein discusses the most concerning trends in healthcare IT. (Becker's Hospital Review)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
July 27, 2021
Three University of Maryland Medical System hospitals earned high rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Best Hospitals. Media coverage includes FOX-45, WBAL-TV, Patch.com, the Daily Record, Baltimore Business Journal, Baltimore Sun and CityBizList.
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 23, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi discusses a study he authored examining hospital preparedness. (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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 20, 2021
Dr. Scalea discusses treating gunshot wound victims. (Modern Healthcare)
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician-in-Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Dr. Scalea comments about training used to save lives of gunshot victims. (FOX-45)
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Physician-in-Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
July 19, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi discusses the Delta variant and the importance of vaccination and masking. (WMAR-TV)
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 18, 2021
Dr. Fontaine discusses the national blood shortage. (WJZ-TV)
- Magali Fontaine, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of Transfusion Services for the University of Maryland Medical System
July 12, 2021
Dr. RachBeisel discusses trauma informed care and the new Children & Psychiatric Adolescent Unit at UMMC. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV's 11 News Sunday Morning and Maryland Public Television's Direct Connection "Your Health" program.
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 8, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi discusses his study that found that hospitals nationwide might not be prepared for the next pandemic. Media coverage included Fox News, WJZ-TV, WUSA-TV and Scienmag.
- David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Chief Clinical Officer/Senior Vice President at UMMC
July 7, 2021
- Sarah Edwards, DO, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UMMC
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center
July 6, 2021
Lyle Sheldon to retire in December after 26 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health. Media coverage includes Baltimore Business Journal, The Aegis, Daily Record, Becker's Review, WBAL Radio, Bel Air Patch and I95 Business online.
- Lyle Sheldon, President and Chief Executive Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
July 4, 2021
Dr. Jeng talks about preventing eye injuries from fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations. (WBAL-TV and picked up by Yahoo! News)
- Bennie J. Jeng, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
July 3, 2021
Dr. Negi wrote an article about preventing dehydration in older adults. (Capital Gazette)
- Mohit S. Negi, MD, Medical Director of Senior Care at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
July 2, 2021
Dr. Marx discussed the closing and the successes of the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination site. Media coverage includes Baltimore Sun, WBAL- TV, WMAR-TV, WJZ-TV and WBAL Radio.
- Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
- Anne Williams, RN, M&T Bank Stadium Planning Section Chief and Director of Community Health Improvement for UMMS
- Lyle Sheldon, UMUCH's President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
June 30, 2021
- Steven Czinn, MD, Director of the UMCH, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Chief of Psychiatry at UMMC and Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry at UMSOM
June 29, 2021
Dr. Bower discusses summer camp and sports physicals for children. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Nicholas Bower, DO, Chief Medical Officer for University of Maryland Urgent Care
June 25, 2021
Dr. Clayborne discusses the Delta COVID variant. (Yahoo Finance)
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Emergency physician at UM Prince George's Hospital Center
June 23, 2021
Dr. Marx discusses the successes of the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site. (MASN)
- Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
Sheldon discusses UM UCH's new Aberdeen healthcare campus and a "topping off" ceremony. (WBAL Radio)
- Lyle Sheldon, FACHE, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
June 16, 2021
Dr. Efron demonstrates how to "Stop the Bleed." (WMAR-TV)
- David Efron, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Trauma and Medical Director of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
June 14, 2021
- Wallace Johnson, Jr., MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
June 12, 2021
The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center opened in Largo. Media coverage includes WUSA-TV, WJLA-TV, the Washington Informer and Prince George's Suite magazine.
June 10, 2021
Dr. Biernot discusses approval by the FDA of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease. Media coverage includes WJLA-TV, CNN and WebMD.
- Julia Biernot, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and a neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Siddiqui discusses prostate cancer and Men's Health Month on WMAR-TV. (WMAR-TV)
- M. Minhaj Siddiqui, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine, and Director of Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
June 9, 2021
- Lachelle Lazarus, AuD, CCC A, FAAA, Audiologist with the University of Maryland Medical Center
The University of Maryland Medical System announced a requirement for COVID-19 vaccination across the System. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, Daily Record, Baltimore Business Journal, Washington Business Journal, Becker's Hospital Review, Modern Healthcare, Maryland Matters, WMAR-TV, WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, FOX-45, WBAL Radio, WYPR Radio, WUSA-TV, WTOP, WTTG-TV,WRC-TV, WJLA-TV, DCist.com, CBS News, USA Today, Newsy, Patch.com, CityBizList Baltimore, I-95 Business, Star Democrat, the Southern Maryland Chronicle and Ocean City Today.
June 8, 2021
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Sarah Edwards, DO, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services at the University of Maryland Medical Center
June 7, 2021
A ribbon-cutting event and celebration was held this week for the upcoming opening of the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. Media coverage includes Washington Post, PG Suite Magazine, Washington Informer, Baltimore Sun, a photo gallery published by the Baltimore Sun, DCist.com, Maryland Matters, Becker's Hospital Review, WUSA-TV, PGTV, Patch.com and WDVM.
Dr. Munir discusses diabetes warning signs for men. (WMAR-TV)
- Kashif M. Munir, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, Medical Director of the University Of Maryland Center For Diabetes and Endocrinology and an endocrinologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
June 4, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi discusses COVID-19 vaccinations. (WBAL-TV 11 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Chuck Callahan, DO, Co-Director of the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital and Vice President of Population Health at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Younus discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. (WBAL-TV)
- Faheem Younus, MD, Executive VP and Chief Quality Officer and an Infectious Disease Specialist at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
June 3, 2021
University of Maryland Capital Region Health is preparing to open the new University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center hospital. Media coverage from the preview tour includes the Washington Business Journal, WJLA-TV, WRC-TV, WTOP Radio, and WTTG-TV.
- Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
June 2, 2021
- Patrick Vizzard, Vice President of Supply Chain Management for UMMS
- Elizabeth Wang, MD, Infectious diseases physician at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Dr. Schrank discusses vaccine hesitancy among Generation Z. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
May 31, 2021
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
May 30, 2021
- Sheldon Stein, CEO of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
- Justina Starobin, Vice President of Outpatient Services at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
May 29, 2021
Dr. Chilaka discusses ways to prevent osteoporosis and thinning bones. (Capital Gazette)
- Natalie Chilaka, MD, Orthopedic trauma surgeon at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
May 28, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical System is donating more than 200 pallets of lifesaving COVID-19 equipment and supplies valued at more than $4.6 million to countries in Southeast Asia. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV (on-air), WJZ-TV (on-air), WTTG (on-air), FOX-45 (website), WJLA-TV (website), Daily Record, Patch.com, CityBizList and I-95 Business.
Stever is profiled in this Facilities Net article discussing his experiences running a mass vaccination site. Part 1 and Part 2.
- Richie Stever, Director of Operations and Maintenance at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Operations Chief for the UMMS M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
May 26, 2021
- Kevin J. Cullen, MD, Marlene and Stewart Distinguished Professor in Oncology at the UM School of Medicine and director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
May 25, 2021
Dr. Schrank discusses COVID-19 boosters. (FOX45 Morning News)
- 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
May 24, 2021
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital providing car seats and bike helmets for the Baltimore community. Media coverage includes FOX45 News and WJZ-TV.
May 21, 2021
Gonzalez discusses Stoke Month educational activities at the hospital. (Daily Record)
- Karen Gonzalez, Stroke Coordinator for the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
May 19, 2021
Dr. Buchanan and Bradford discuss how care at Shock Trauma and ECMO treatments helped save the life of a COVID patient. (WJZ-TV and patient interview WJZ-TV story)
- Laura Buchanan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a critical care physician at Shock Trauma
- Jessica Bradford, RN, Shock Trauma nurse at UMMC
- Uchema Obua, Director of Pharmacy at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
- Monique Daniel, Pharmacist at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
May 18, 2021
Dr. Marx discusses the CDC's new mask guidance. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
May 17, 2021
O'Connor discusses food choices and Crohn's Disease. (EverydayHealth.com)
- Kelly O'Connor, LDN, CDE, Registered dietitian at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
- John Baddley, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious disease physician at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Djordje Atanackovic, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the UMGCCC Fannie Angelos Cellular Therapeutics Laboratory
Dr. Marcozzi discusses mental health issues and the COVID pandemic. (WBAL-TV)
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
May 16, 2021
Dr. RachBeisel discusses mental health issues and the COVID pandemic. (WBAL-TV)
- Jill RachBeisel, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chair, Department of Psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center
May 7, 2021
Dr. Chaudhari and Dr. Frieman discuss COVID infections in young adults. (Baltimore Sun)
- Chirag Chaudhari, MD, Medical Director, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination site & Chair of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
May 4, 2021
Dr. Marx discusses the University Days COVID vaccination initiative. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander, M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site
May 3, 2021
- Kevin Cullen, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and director of the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
May 1, 2021
- Anne S. Weekley, MHA, BSN, RN, CSSGB, CPHQ, Vice President for Quality and Patient Experience at UM Charles Regional Medical Center
April 30, 2021
- Aaron Rapoport, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, and the Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Ken Kozel, President/CEO of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
- Lyle Sheldon, President/CEO of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
- William Regine, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and executive director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Dr. Marx discusses reusable scopes and medical product waste. (Baltimore Sun)
- Jason Marx, MD, Senior Vice President of Physician Integration and Value-Based Care at UMMS
Dr. Schrank discusses updated outdoor COVID-19 mask guidance. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
April 29, 2021
UMMS hosted Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other dignitaries for a visit to the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site this week. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Sun, a Baltimore Sun photo gallery, an Associated Press photo gallery, WJZ-TV, FOX-45 website, FOX-5 DC, WMAR-TV, WBAL Radio and WBAL TV, the Baltimore Business Journal, Patch.com and MSNBC.
April 27, 2021
Dr. Marcozzi is profiled as a "Movers and Shaker." (Daily Record)
- 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 Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center
This week, the Maryland Department of Health recognized the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital staff on the occasion of the one-year mark of treating the site's first COVID-positive patient. News coverage, including comments from Mohan Suntha, MD, President/CEO of UMMS, and Chuck Callahan, DO, Co-Director of the BCCFH, includes stories on WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV.
- Mohan Suntha, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
- Chuck Callahan, DO, Co-Director of the BCCFH
April 25, 2021
- Andrew N. Pollak, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President for Clinical Transformation and Chief of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland Medical System
April 23, 2021
The University of Maryland Medical System released a public service announcement featuring Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker encouraging individuals to get vaccinated. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Business Journal and WJZ-TV.
April 19, 2021
Dr. Clayborne discusses COVID vaccines including updates on the J&J vaccine. (Yahoo! Finance)
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Emergency physician at UM Prince George's Hospital Center
April 18, 2021
- Kiranmayi Adimoolam, MD, FAAFP, Family and senior care physician at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Group – Adult and Senior Care at Pasadena
April 15, 2021
First responders and top trauma medicine professionals honored at the annual R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Celebration of Heroes event. Coverage included WBAL-TV, WBAL Radio and WMAR-TV online.
- Thomas M. Scalea, MD, Professor of Trauma Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Physician-in-Chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
April 9, 2021
Dr. Roderick K. King named the first-ever Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UMMS. Media Coverage included WYPR, Daily Dose podcast, the Daily Record, the Baltimore Business Journal, Becker's Hospital Review and the Chestertown Spy.
- Roderick K. King, MD, MPH, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer of University of Maryland Medical System
March 12, 2021
Richardson discusses his healthcare background and future for Prince George's County. (WRC/NBC 4)
- Nathaniel Richardson, Jr., President and CEO of UM Capital Region Health
February 26, 2021
Dr. Pollack discusses Tiger Woods' Injuries. Coverage includes WBAL-TV, FOX45, WBAL Radio, Washington Post. Dr. Pollak was also included in this updated CBS News coverage.
- Andrew Pollak, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland Medical System
February 23, 2021
- Joseph R. Scalea, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Director of Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center
February 4, 2021
- Stacey Garrett-Ray, MD, MBA, Vice President/Medical Director, UMMS Population Health Services Organization
January 29, 2021
- Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health
January 28, 2021
Military dad meets new baby at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Media coverage included ABC News, WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, Patch.com and WBAL Radio covered the story. The video also aired on Yahoo.
January 7, 2021
- Caroline Benzel, third-year medical student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Rian Dickstein, MD, Chairman of Urology at the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
December 31, 2020
Dr. Liu discusses new federal dietary guidelines. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center