UMMS in the News
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 Businessonline.
- 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