COVID-19

May 30, 2020

Dr. Marcozzi discusses balancing risks and monitoring trends as Maryland begins to re-open in parts of the state. (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

May 29, 2020

Young discusses her experience caring for COVID-19 patients. (Capital Gazette)

  • Arynn Young, RN, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Dr. Morgan discusses potential risks associated with loosening COVID-related restrictions in communities. (Healthy Living AARP)

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

Dr. Campbell discusses the drop in childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. (NPR: Science Friday)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Fognoni discusses working at UM Bowie Health Center during the COVID pandemic. (Fox 5)

  • Angie Fognoni, RN, UM Bowie Health Center

Mary Hannah discusses the origins of the CRMC Healthy Lungs pneumonia prevention campaign. (Maryland Independent)

  • Mary Hannah, Population Health at UM Charles Regional Medical Center

Dr. Crimmins discusses how maternal health providers and patients are adapting during COVID-19. (Maryland Matters)

  • Sarah Crimmins, DO, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Medical Director, Obstetrics Care Unit, University of Maryland Medical Center

May 28, 2020

Pantani discusses the hospital's work with community partners to provide food, masks and other needed items to Park Heights residents. (WBAL-TV)

  • Rachana Pantani, MS, Manager of Community Health Improvement at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

May 27, 2020

Dr. Levine discusses UMMC's use of reusable elastomeric respirator masks during COVID-19 response. (New York Times)

  • Andrea Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Pulmonary and critical care physician at UMMC

May 26, 2020

Dr. Gourdine discusses how UMMS and Under Amour collaborated to address a need to provide PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Under Armour Podcast)

  • Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President for Primary Care, University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Chen discusses how to safely enjoy beaches and other public outdoor spaces this summer while balancing risks of COVID-19. (NPR)

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

Dr. Chen discusses research into COVID-19 vaccines. (Bloomberg News)

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

May 24, 2020

Dr. Amoroso discusses how the transmission of COVID-19 may be impacted by weather conditions. (Washington Times)

  • Anthony Amoroso, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Chief of Clinical Care, UM Institute of Human Virology

May 22, 2020

Dr. Hall discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Prince George's County and the issue of healthcare disparities. (Essence Magazine)

  • Trudy Hall, MD, VP of Clinical Operations, UM Capital Region Health, Site Executive, UM Laurel Medical Center

Wilkinson and Bryant-Ward discuss highlighting telemedicine initiatives underway at UM Charles Regional Medical Center. (Southern Maryland Newspapers)

  • Eleanor Wilkinson, DPT, lead physical therapist at Charles Regional Rehabilitation
  • Evalyne Bryant-Ward, director of operations at UM Charles Regional Medical Center

May 21, 2020

Dr. Kaushal is quoted highlighting a clinical trial underway at UMMC for an experimental stem cell therapy to see whether it will help COVID-19 patients who are on ventilators with moderate to severe respiratory distress breathe more easily. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Sunjay Kaushal, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Chief, University of Maryland Congenital Heart Disease Outreach Program

Grant discusses providing palliative medicine services for COVID 19 patients, and their families, in UMMC's Intensive Care Unit. (WYPR)

  • Marian Grant, DNP, RN, Palliative Care Nurse at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Chaudhari discusses the importance of individuals not delaying care for emergent medical issues. (Sinclair News / Spotlight on America)

  • Chirag Chaudhari, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

May 20, 2020

Dr. Campbell discusses Multisystem Inflammatory System in children. (FOX-45)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Beeson discusses the experiences of Critical Care Unit staff in caring for COVID-19 patients. (WJZ-TV)

  • Nicole Beeson, RN, Director of Critical Care Nursing at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Suntha co-authored this Op-Ed highlighting the importance of patients not delaying care and stressing that hospitals are safe places to seek care for emergent medical issues. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses whether people traveling as states life stay-at-home orders will lead to increased COVID-19 infections. (Washington Post)

  • Megan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development

May 19, 2020

Dr. Laufer discusses hydroxychloroquine and a clinical trial underway at the UM School of Medicine. Media highlights include WJZ-TV and WJLA-TV.

  • Miriam Laufer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Chen answers questions about what are safe practices and what should be avoided as some COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. (Baltimore Sun)

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

May 18, 2020

Dr. Wright discusses how UM Prince George's Hospital Center is balancing caring for COVID-19 patients while also caring for non-COVID patients and treating individuals for chronic illness. (WUSA-TV)

  • Joseph Wright, MD, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, UM Capital Region Health

Dr. Chandra and Brock discuss their frontline experiences caring for COVID-19 patients. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Amit Chandra, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at UMMC Midtown Campus, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Heather Brock, RN, Emergency Department Nurse at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Dr. Vesely discusses the importance of patients not delaying care for urgent medical issues. (WMAR-TV)

  • Mark Vesely, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and interventional cardiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Kotloff discusses the science behind COVID-19 antibody tests. (Baltimore Sun)

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

May 17, 2020

Dr. Lyke discusses COVID-19 vaccine research and clinical trials underway at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (Detroit Free Press)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

May 15, 2020

Comments from Dr. Katz are included in this story that highlights a caravan of emergency vehicles as a show of tribute to healthcare workers at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. (WMAR-TV)

  • Richard Katz, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Dr. Campbell discusses issues related to kids and COVID-19 and answers questions from viewers. (FOX45)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Beeson discusses her experiences caring for COVID-19 patients. (WBAL-TV)

  • Nicole Beeson, RN, Director of Critical Care Nursing at UM St. Joseph Medical Center 

Dr. Birnbaum and Vest discuss how caring for patients has changed during COVID-19. (The Aegis)

  • Jason Birnbaum, MD, Medical Director, ICU at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
  • Melodi Vest, RN, Emergency Department Nurse at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

May 14, 2020

Stever discusses the extensive work that Facilities staff coordinated in advance of COVID-19 to prepare the two UMMC hospitals and other University of Maryland Medical System hospitals to keep patients and staff safe. (Fox45)

  • Richie Stever, Director of Operations and Maintenance at University of Maryland Medical Center

May 13, 2020

Dr. Younus discusses the intersection of the Muslim faith observance of Ramadan and infectious diseases/COVID-19. (WYPR)

  • Faheem Younus, MD, Chief Quality Officer & Chief of Infectious Diseases at UM Upper Chesapeake Health and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Chandra talks about his experiences on the frontlines of COVID-19 and discusses how UMMS is recognizing Health Care Heroes Week. (WJZ-TV)

  • Amit Chandra, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus

Villagracia is described as a "Health Care Hero" and discusses his return to caring for patients after recovering from a COVID-19 diagnosis. (WJLA-TV)

  • Karl Villagracia, RN, UM Prince George's Hospital Center

May 11, 2020

Dr. Barrueto authored this Op-Ed highlighting the importance of patients not delaying care for medical issues. (The Aegis)

  • Fermin Barrueto, MD, Chief Medical Officer & COVID-19 Incident Commander at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

O'Connor discusses how people can focus on healthier eating while they are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Fox45)

  • Kelly O'Connor, RDN, CDE, Outpatient Oncology Dietitian at UM Upper Chesapeake Health Kaufman Cancer Center

Dr. Marcozzi discusses the current state of COVID-19 in Maryland, including numbers of cases, thoughts on a plateau and how the state sits in a 'high-risk' corridor along the East Coast. (WBAL Radio)

  • 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

May 9, 2020

Dr. Laurens discusses pediatric-related COVID-19 issues and answering questions from viewers. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Stack discusses studies looking into possible connections between coronavirus and patients who are suffering strokes. (Fox45)

  • Christopher Stack, MD, Medical Director, Stroke Program at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

May 8, 2020

Alford highlights appreciation for UM Capital Region Health nurses in a segment that also includes a photo gallery of nurses at UM Prince George's Hospital Center. (WRC-TV)

  • Kent Alford, RN, BSN, Behavioral Health Director at UM Capital Region Health

Mr. Sheldon & Dr. Barrueto are interviewed in this story highlighting the Maryland Air National Guard flyover honoring health care heroes. (WJZ-TV)

  • Lyle Sheldon, Upper Chesapeake Health President and CEO
  • Dr. Fermin Barrueto, Chief Medical Officer at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

May 7, 2020

Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses a study of Georgia businesses that shows opening some state economies ahead of others could potentially worsen and prolong the spread of the novel coronavirus. (Washington Post)

  • Megan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development

May 6, 2020

Dr. Callahan discusses updates on care being provided for COVID-19 patients at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. (Fox 45)

  • Chuck Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Co-Director of the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital

Dean Reece authored an OP-Ed highlighting challenges faced by OB-GYN physicians in providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. (MDEdge.com)

  • E. Albert Reece, MD, Dean, UM School of Medicine

Dr. Pollock discusses the health complications from COVID-19 that patients may experience. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Jeremy Pollock, MD, Cardiologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Neuzil talks about the importance of a new COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial now open at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (Good Morning America)

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

May 5, 2020

Dr. Gourdine discussed COVID-19 topics including education and safety tips with Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott. ("Brandon's Briefing")

  • Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President for Primary Care, University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Suntha spoke of a new UMMS partnership with Baltimore City and the Lord Baltimore Hotel to make rooms available at the hotel to people with mild COVID-19 symptoms who need to self-isolate. (Baltimore Patch)

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Lyke and Dr. Neuzil discuss a coronavirus vaccine clinical trial that is underway at the UM School of Medicine. Media highlights include Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and Reuters.

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

May 4, 2020

Dr. Shulman discusses how patients with Parkinson's disease and movement disorders are affected by COVID-19. (Neurology Today)

  • Lisa Shulman, MD, Professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine 

Dr. Amin discusses pregnant women and COVID-19. (WTOP Radio)

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

Dr. Vesely and Dr. Pollock discuss the importance of people with cardiac issues seeking timely treatment and not delay because of COVID-19 fears. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Mark Vesely, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and interventional cardiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Jeremy Pollock, MD, Cardiologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

May 3, 2020

Dr. Amin discusses her experiences on the frontlines of treating COVID-19 patients and offers advice and recommendations for the public. (WBAL-TV)

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

Dr. Chaudhari discusses the decrease in patients, especially cardiac patients, coming to local emergency departments and why it is important for individuals to call 911 and seek care in case of a medical emergency. (Capital Gazette)

  • Chirag Chaudhari, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

May 2, 2020

Dr. Kotloff discusses clinical trials for remdesivir as a potential treatment for COVID-19. (Baltimore Sun)

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

May 1, 2020

Dr. Neuzil discusses work underway by researchers on possible vaccines for COVID-19. (AARP Website)

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