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UM Charles Regional Opens Primary Care Office in Bryans Road

July 19, 2022
UM Charles Regional Opens Primary Care Office in Bryans Road
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care is expanding its reach into western Charles County with a new location in Bryans Road. The new location opens Monday, July 25, and will provide much-needed medical services to an area that has limited health care options.

UM Charles Regional Honored for High Standards in Stroke Care

June 21, 2022
UM Charles Regional Stroke Team Honored for High Standards
For the fourth year in a row, the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center has been recognized for excellence in the area of cardiovascular care, specifically as it relates to heart disease and strokes. The hospital is designated a Primary Stroke Center.

 

UM Charles Regional Launches Regional Baby Closet

April 11, 2022
New 'Baby Closet' Opens
To help mothers and their babies get off to a good start, the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center launched a regional 'Baby Closet' to assist families with diapers, wipes, and other necessities.

UM Charles Regional Opens Urology Practice

April 10, 2022
Dr. David A. Levy
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group opened a new urology practice this week at the Medical Pavilion at 5 N. La Plata Court just off St. Charles Parkway in La Plata. The new practice offers patients a full range of prostate, bladder and kidney urological services.

UM Charles Regional Helps La Plata Become 'Stroke Smart'

February 22, 2022
La Plata mayor presents Stroke Smart proclamation
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center and the Town of La Plata have teamed up on an education campaign to help people recognize stroke symptoms fast. Stroke Smart La Plata is a community effort to increase stroke knowledge with a focus on prevention and early detection.

UM Charles Regional Recognized for Patient Safety Innovation

February 15, 2022
A UM Charles Regional Medical Center program to get patients mobile as soon as possible to encourage healing was recognized with a Circle of Honor win in the Maryland Patient Safety Center 2022 Minogue Awards for Patient Safety Innovation.