July 2021 | UMMS in the News
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