How Older Adults Can Avoid Dehydration
July 03, 2021Staying hydrated is critical, especially for seniors. In this article, Dr. Mohit Negi shares tips on why hydration is important and how seniors can make sure they get enough to drink.
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.
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Hope For Thinning Bones
May 29, 2021Bone is a dynamic living tissue that grows and changes throughout life. While bones tend to thin with age in all people, some are more prone to osteoporosis. However, there are ways to prolong bone health and even reverse thinning bones. Dr. Natalie Chilaka explains how there is hope for thinning bones.
The Two Best Ways to Prevent Parkinsons Disease
May 13, 2021Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects the body and how it moves. There are two ways that research shows can help prevent Parkinson's disease and help you live longer, if you get it.
UM BWMC Receives A Grade in Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
April 29, 2021UM BWMC received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the fourth consecutive reporting period.
Kathleen McCollum Named President and CEO of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
March 21, 2021Kathleen (Kathy) McCollum has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), effective April 5, 2021. After a national search, McCollum was selected to lead UM BWMC in its continued efforts to deliver the highest quality health care services to the people of Anne Arundel County.
Lung Screenings Save Lives
March 16, 2021Dr. Gavin Henry discusses how lung screenings can save lives.
The Tate Cancer Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Treating Pancreatic Cancer
March 16, 2021The Tate Cancer Center at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center has been recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation as an approved NPF Academic Center of Excellence for pancreatic cancer.
Eating Well for Better Health
March 02, 2021Brooke Sawicki, MS, RD, LDN writes about ways to eat a heart-healthy diet.
UM BWMC Earns 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award
January 28, 2021UM BWMC was awarded the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award.
First UM BWMC Frontline Healthcare Workers Receive COVID Vaccine
December 16, 2020The first University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) frontline healthcare workers were vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.