News
Welcome to the University of Maryland Children's Hospital 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 410-328-8919 or email media@umm.edu
- After Business Hours: Email media@umm.edu (monitored every day, 24/7). This is the quickest way to reach a member of the media relations staff. Urgent messages will receive immediate attention.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named Among the Nation’s Best for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report
October 08, 2024The University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH), located inside the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, has been recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospital for Neonatology” by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Launches “Upbeat Hearts” Summer Camp
July 25, 2024The University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) is excited to announce "Upbeat Hearts," a summer camp tailored for children with congenital heart conditions. This unique program is scheduled for July 27-28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the picturesque Running Bear Campground in Monkton, MD.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Announces New Board of Advisors Chair, Stephen Lazinsky
April 05, 2023The University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) announced today that Maryland business owner Steve Lazinsky has been named chair of its Board of Advisors. Lazinsky, who has served on the board since 2017, replaces George "Chip" Doetsch III, who has stepped down after a decade holding the board leadership role. Doetsch recently joined the University of Maryland School of Medicine Board of Visitors.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Plans Significant Enhancements to Pediatric Emergency Department to Meet Escalating Youth Mental Health Needs
June 23, 2022In response to an increasing number of children and adolescents needing emergency psychiatric care, the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH) is renovating its Pediatric Emergency Department with financial support from multiple donors.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2022
June 14, 2022For the fifth year in a row, the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) is identified as a national leader in pediatric heart care by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Applauds the CDC’s Updated Child Development Milestones
March 03, 2022For the first time in more than 20 years, the child development milestones so many parents are familiar with have been updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Opens First Trauma-Informed Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit In Maryland
June 30, 2021Children and teens experiencing acute mental health crises have a safe and healing space to recover in the newly-opened Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH).
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Named a Best Children’s Hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, 2021-2022, by U.S. News & World Report
June 15, 2021The University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) was recognized today as a Best Children's Hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, 2021-2022, by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Welcomes Acclaimed Surgeon Joseph Forbess, MD to Children’s Heart Program
December 29, 2020The University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland School of Medicine announced the new Surgical Director of the Children's Heart Program and Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at UMSOM, Joseph Forbess, MD.