COVID-19

July 31, 2020

Dr. Amin discusses summer safety issues related to COVID, including precautions for pools and beaches, as well as masking guidance. (WBAL 1090AM Radio)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Chen discusses potential COVID risks when colleges re-open for the fall semester. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine 

Dr. Younus discusses COVID antibodies and vaccine research. (New Delhi Television)

  • Faheem Younus, MD, Chief Quality Officer & Chief of Infectious Diseases at UM Upper Chesapeake Health and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 30, 2020

Dr. Callahan discusses COVID-19 testing at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. (WYPR Radio)

  • Charles Callahan, DO, Deputy Director, Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital

July 27, 2020

Dr. Kotloff is interviewed for a story about the Phase 3 clinical trials of a possible COVID vaccine by Moderna. (NBC News)

  • Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Lyke discusses the region's rise in COVID-positive cases and the importance of people following the guidance of medical professionals to avoid disease transmission. (WTOP Radio)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Crimmins discusses pregnancy issues in the time of COVID and advice for parents-to-be and their family members. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Sarah Crimmins, MD, Assistant Professor of Maternal and Fetal Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Medical Director, Labor and Delivery at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Laurens discusses how the Spanish-speaking and Latino community will be a focal point of phase three clinical trials conducted by the UM School of Medicine for a possible COVID vaccine developed by Moderna. (WJLA-TV)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Morgan discusses the extra protection offered by face shields in addition to wearing masks. (NBC News)

  • Daniel J. Morgan, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Infectious Disease at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Okolie discusses tips for improving the mental health of children during COVID. (ABC News)

  • Francesca Okolie, DO, MPH, Pediatrics Faculty Member at UM School of Medicine and Pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Neuzil discusses the potential side effects of COVID vaccines. (STAT News)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 24, 2020

Dr. Neuzil is quoted in this story discussing precautions being taken to ensure that possible COVID vaccines are safe to administer to individuals. (The Atlantic)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Lyke discusses UMSOM's research and clinical trial participation for a possible COVID vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. (WTOP Radio)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine 

July 22, 2020

Dr. Chen discusses the efficacy of potential vaccine treatments for COVID. (Bloomberg News)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 21, 2020

Dr. Neuzil discusses updates into COVID clinical trial research. (NBC News)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Joslin discusses tips and advice for parents around children and masks during COVID. (Baltimore's Child Magazine)

  • Shannon Joslin, Child Life Specialist at University of Maryland Medical Center

July 20, 2020

Dr. Laurens engages in a Q & A around UMSOM's participation in a Moderna clinical trial for a COVID vaccine and recruitment underway for the trial. (WUSA-TV)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Chen discusses misinformation around the use of adjuvants in vaccines. (National Geographic)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Laurens and Dr. Neuzil discuss the status of clinical trials and research for COVID vaccines. (Physician's Weekly)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Kotloff discusses a mass vaccination strategy for COVID once a vaccine is available. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Karen Kotloff, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 19, 2020

Dr. Amin discusses the importance of wearing masks to guard against the transmission of COVID and tips on how to deal with masks in the hot weather. (FOX 45 News)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

July 17, 2020

Dr. Laurens discusses the UM School of Medicine's participation in a Moderna clinical trial for a COVID vaccine and recruitment underway for the trial. (WJLA-TV)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 16, 2020

Dr. Reynolds discusses how the "Fast Freddie" robot helps clinicians care for patients at UMMC during COVID. (WJLA-TV)

  • Neal Reynolds, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-Director, Multi Trauma Intensive Care Unit, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

July 15, 2020

Dr. Lyke discusses progress on research into a COVID vaccine. (WJZ-TV)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Amin discusses how masks help protect against transmission of the COVID virus and explains the proper way to wear them. (WMAR-ABC2)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Neuzil discusses the current state of research into a possible COVID vaccine. (AARP Website)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Suntha discusses a wide range of COVID-related issues, including how the systemness at UMMS and the dedication of staff has been critical to the response to the pandemic. (Baltimore Positive podcast)

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Amin discusses the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control that all Americans over the age of 2 wear a facial mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (WBAL Radio)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Chen discusses the possibility of an outbreak of COVID in summer camps. (Yahoo! News)

  • Wilbur Chen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Momeni discusses the importance of individuals maintaining connectivity with their primary care provider, even during COVID. (Capital Gazette)

  • Bahador Momeni, MD, Internal Medicine Physician at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Fritze discusses how the "Zen Den" provides a self-care environment for staff at the UM St. Joseph Medical Center. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Kathy Fritze, RN, Integrative & Holistic nurse at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

July 14, 2020

Dr. Neuzil discusses the UM School of Medicine's participation in several COVID clinical trials. (WBAL-TV)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 13, 2020

Dr. Olivieri discusses his experiences providing care for COVID patients, including the 1,000th COVID-positive patient discharged by an UMMS hospital. Johnna discussed her experiences being the daughter of that patient and providing care in UM BWMC's Emergency Department. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Peter Olivieri, MD, Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
  • Johnna Nicewarner, RN, Emergency Department Nurse, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Dr. Patterson discusses how individuals can deal with mental health issues around racial trauma and inequalities. (WJZ-TV)

  • Brittany Patterson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Laurens discusses updates on clinical trials and possible COVID vaccines. (Politifact.com)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 10, 2020

Dr. Olivieri speaks about being on the frontlines caring for COVID patients. (WTOP Radio)

  • Peter Olivieri, MD, Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

July 6, 2020

Dr. Harris discusses how businesses are hiring epidemiology and infection control experts to provide guidance during the pandemic. (Washington Post)

  • Anthony Harris, MD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 5, 2020

Dr. Neuzil discusses how scientists and researchers are enrolling individuals in COVID vaccine clinical trials. (Wall Street Journal)

  • Kathleen Neuzil, MD, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 3, 2020 

Stever discussed the work of the facilities team to prepare both UMMC campuses for treating COVID-19 patients. (Facilities Net)

  • Richie Stever, Director of Maintenance and Operations at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Amin discusses how people can safely entertain during the Fourth of July and take precautions to guard against COVID. (Jmore Living)

  • Vinisha Amin, MD, Hospital Medicine Physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
 

July 1, 2020

Dr. Morgan discusses how people accessorizing their masks may encourage individuals to continue wearing their masks. (Today.com)

  • Daniel J. Morgan, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Infectious Disease at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Gelfand discusses how the hospital is utilizing telemedicine technology in providing care for patients during COVID. (Baltimore's Child Magazine)

  • Kenneth Gelfand, PhD, Psychology manager at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital