December 2022 | UMMS in the News
December 30, 2022
Dr. Tirada explains why a patient might be called back in for more screening after a mammogram. (Parent Map)- Nikki Tirada, MD, Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and Section Chief of Breast Imaging in the Breast Imaging Center at the UM School of Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
December 28, 2022
- Jeffrey Marshall, MD, Pulmonologist at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Jean Jauregui, DNP, CRNP, Director of Nursing, Critical Care and Integrated Managed Care at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Jason Heavner, MD, Chair of Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
December 24, 2022
Dr. Gatz advises Ravens fans attending a home game in below-freezing weather. (The Baltimore Banner)
- David Gatz, MD, Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
December 22, 2022
Dr. Gatz offers tips for staying safe in winter weather. (WBFF-TV)
- David Gatz, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Elizabeth Wang, MD, Infectious Diseases Physician at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
December 21, 2022
Dr. Suntha talks about hospital leadership and his background. (The Daily Record)
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System
- 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
Dr. Dubowitz discusses a trend of “sextortion” schemes targeting minors. (WMAR-TV)
- Howard Dubowitz, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Child Abuse Pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
December 20, 2022
Dr. Newton explains changes to Body Mass Index guidelines for children. (Healthline)
- Paula Newton, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head in the Division of Endocrinology at the UM School of Medicine, and Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
Dr. Huffner explains the decision to reinstate UM Shore Regional Health’s mask mandate. (WBOC-TV)
- William Huffner, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, at UM Shore Regional Health
December 19, 2022
- 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
- Scott Burger, DO, Chief Medical Officer of UM Urgent Care
- Jonathan Wendell, MD, Emergency Department Physician at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
December 16, 2022
Dr. Callahan discusses the rise in COVID-19 cases coinciding with the holidays. (WBAL-TV)
- Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Ken Kozel, MBA, President and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health
December 15, 2022
- Ken Kozel, MBA, President and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health
December 14, 2022
Dr. Gatz discusses the convergence of seasonal respiratory illnesses. (The Baltimore Banner)
- J. David Gatz, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center
December 13, 2022
Dr. Custer says that while RSV is on the decline, flu season came early. (WBFF-TV)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatrics Critical Care at the UM School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Children' Hospital, and Director of Patient Safety at the University of Maryland Medical Center
December 12, 2022
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatrics Critical Care at the UM School of Medicine
- Robert Gallo, MD, Co-Founder and Director of the Institute Of Human Virology at the UM School of Medicine
- Thomas Smyth, MD, President and CEO of UM St. Joseph Medical Center
- Nicole Beeson, MBA, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of UM St. Joseph Medical Center
- Jean Jauregui, DNP, CRNP, Director of Nursing for Critical Care and Intermediate Care at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Beeson says a new nursing recruitment initiative will help fill key vacancies. (WJZ-TV)
- Nicole Beeson, MBA, MSN, RN. Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
December 9, 2022
- Nicole Leistikow, MD, Instructor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine and Reproductive Psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Drexler talks about the mental health risks posed by online sports gambling. (WBFF-TV)
- Mary Drexler, MSW, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the UM School of Medicine
December 8, 2022
Dr. Custer speaks about an infant's recovery from a severe case of RSV. (WJZ-TV)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatrics Critical Care at the UM School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, and Director of Patient Safety at the University of Maryland Medical Center
December 7, 2022
- Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
December 6, 2022
- Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
December 2, 2022
- James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
December 1, 2022
Dr. Dubowitz advised parents on how to talk to their children about sexual assault. (WMAR-TV)
- Howard Dubowitz, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Families at the UM School of Medicine, and Child Abuse Pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital