November 2021 | UMMS in the News
November 30, 2021
Dr. Schrank talks about the omicron variant. Media coverage includes Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun Q&A and WBFF-TV.
- 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
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital announced its “Hope Heal Grow: The Centennial Campaign for Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital” campaign. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Business Journal, the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Fishbowl and three Hometown Hot Spot segments on FOX45 here, here and here.
Dr. Berry discusses Tromethamine, a preservative in Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children. (WUSA-TV)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
November 29, 2021
Dr. Carter talks about vaccinating children for COVID-19. (MPT’s “Direct Connection”)
- 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
Dr. Laurens discusses omicron and other COVID variants. (Politifact)
- Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Regine was interviewed about proton therapy. (Strategies magazine)
- William Regine, MD, Executive Director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chairman and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Galvagno discusses implementation of Maryland’s Critical Care Coordination Center. (EMS1.com)
- Sam Galvagno, DO, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Multi Trauma Critical Care Unit at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Dr. Younus discusses the omicron COVID variant. (FOX45 News)
- Faheem Younus, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Vice President/Chief Quality Officer and an infectious diseases physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
November 23, 2021
Dr. Gandhi talks about one woman's stroke recovery. (WJZ-TV)
- Dheeraj Gandhi, MBBS, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Clinical Director, Center of Metabolic Imaging and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a neuroradiologist in the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center
November 22, 2021
Drs. King and Seliger discuss how the University of Maryland Medical System ended use of race as a factor in evaluating kidney function. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and WTOP.
- Roderick King, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at the University of Maryland Medical System
- Stephen Seliger, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a nephrologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Andrew Rosenstein, MD, Gastroenterologist at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
- Katie Davis, RDN, LDN, Dietitian at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
November 19, 2021
Dr. Weintraub discusses the record of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Eric Weintraub, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Co-Director of Adult Psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 18, 2021
Dr. Lane discusses vaccines for children. (FOX45 Morning News)
- Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health
November 17, 2021
Dr. Carter discusses tips for how to help children overcome their fear of shots. (USA Today)
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
November 16, 2021
Nurse Manager Hernandez talks about the new Cambridge facility. (Cambridge Spy)
- AnnMarie Hernandez, RN, Nurse Manager at UM Shore Regional Health's Shore Medical Center at Cambridge
Drs. Marcozzi, Schrank and Berry dispense advice on how Marylanders can safely travel and gather for Thanksgiving. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and FOX45.
- David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer for the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at UMMC and an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at UMMC
November 15, 2021
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
November 12, 2021
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Berry speaks about the importance for children to get vaccinated for COVID-19. (WBFF)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
UM Upper Chesapeake Health announces it has administered the System's 5,000th monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV, WBAL-AM, The Aegis, Patch and I95 Business.
- Lyle Sheldon, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Mary Ghaffari, Pharm.D., BCPS, Director of UMMS Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Leslie Clark, RN, MSN, LBSW, Associate Vice President of Population Health at UM Upper Chesapeake Health
November 11, 2021
Dr. Lyke explains the findings of a study on mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots. (WRC)
- Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
November 10, 2021
Dr. Schrank speaks about when to consider quarantine as part of travel plans. (Healthline)
- 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
- Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director, COVID Infusion Center, Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital
November 9, 2021
- Lauren Williams, RN, a nursing assistant at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 8, 2021
Dr. Kheirbek discusses palliative care for the incarcerated. (WYPR's "Midday")
- Raya Kheirbek, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chief of Palliative Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Wickwire talks about adjusting to the end of Daylight Saving Time. (WBAL-TV)
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Insomnia Program at the UM School of Medicine and a sleep disorder specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
November 7, 2021
- Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Dr. Callahan talks about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics hosted by the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV and WJZ-TV.
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical Director of BCCFH
November 5, 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
- Allison Lankford, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and a Critical Care OB-GYN at University of Maryland Medical Center
November 2, 2021
Dr. Purekal and patient Constance Taylor discuss monoclonal antibody treatments. (WMAR)
- Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director of the COVID Infusion Center at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital
November 1, 2021
The Child Life Team at University of Maryland Children's Hospital organized a reverse trick-or-treat event. Media coverage includes WBFF, WBAL-TV, WDVM and WJZ-TV.
Dr. Klein talks about cybersecurity threats facing Maryland hospitals. (Capital News Service)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System