News
Welcome to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Newsroom. In this section, you can find the latest news releases, media team contact information and additional resources for journalists.
Contact the Media Team
- During Business Hours: Call 410-787-4925 or email lisa.broadhead@umm.edu or media@umm.edu
- After Business Hours: Call 410-787-4000 or email lisa.broadhead@umm.edu media@umm.edu
Weather Alert: Outpatient Practice Closures or Telehealth-Only Operations
February 12, 2025Due to the inclement weather, certain outpatient and primary care practices will have a delayed opening while some will remain closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center’s hospital is fully open – including its Emergency Department and Labor and Delivery unit – with operations continuing per normal and unaffected by the storm. We remain open and ready to care for our community.
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Opens New Cardiology and Pulmonary Care Locations
December 16, 2024
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has aligned its new heart and lung care practices on the third floor of the hospital’s Outpatient Care Center. The move physically brings together the two closely related care practices to enhance existing collaboration and offer more comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to patients.
Community Wellness Event Connects UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Neighbors with Free Health and Employment Resources
October 31, 2024
More than 400 community members across Anne Arundel County and the surrounding areas connected with neighbors and local health services during the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center's (UM BWMC's) Fall Community Wellness Day at the Severn Center earlier this month.
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Empowers Community to Lead More Resilient Lives through New Speaker Series
October 29, 2024
More than 200 community members attended a special event this month at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) – a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) – to hear about resiliency strategies from one of baseball’s greatest players.
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center’s Critical Care Division Receives Gold Beacon Award for Excellence from American Association of Critical Care Nurses
July 17, 2024The Intensive and Intermediate Care units at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), together representing the hospital's Critical Care Division, have received the Gold Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The award is presented to inpatient care units that create a supportive work environment for nurses and provide the highest level of care to critically ill patients.
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Ranked #5 Hospital in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report
July 16, 2024The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro area on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital’s list, released today.
University of Maryland Urgent Care Opening Two New Locations in Anne Arundel County
July 15, 2024The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announces two new University of Maryland Urgent Care centers in Anne Arundel County.