COVID-19

Throughout the course of this pandemic, the experts at University of Maryland Medical System have been the source for hundreds of news stories on topics ranging from prevention and treatment to research and vaccine.

January 30, 2021

Dr. Frieman discusses advice for individuals both before and after they get a COVID vaccine. (Livestrong.com)

  • Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine

January 29, 2021

Dr. Neuzil discusses several issues including emergency use authorization and vaccine development. (Baltimore Sun)

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

Dr. Laurens discusses COVID variants. (FOX45 Morning News)

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

January 28, 2021

Dr. Neuzil discusses the South African coronavirus variant strain and the transmission of the disease. (Washington Post)

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

Dr. Clayborne discusses the coronavirus vaccine variants, the importance of individuals getting vaccinated and her frontline clinical experiences. (Yahoo! News)

  • Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Emergency Medicine Physician at UM Prince George's Hospital Center

Dr. Schrank discusses potential protection afforded by individuals wearing two masks. (WTOP)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

January 25, 2021

Dr. Edwards discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health of teenagers and younger children. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Sarah M. Edwards, DO, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services at University of Maryland Medical Center

January 22, 2021

Dr. Frieman discusses the COVID-19 variant strains. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Amoroso discusses COVID-19 treatment therapy. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Anthony Amoroso, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief of Clinical Care at the UM School of Medicine Institute of Human Virology

January 21, 2021

Dr. Viola discusses the launch of a program at the hospital to help patients suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19 after receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. (Severna Park Voice)

  • Sara Viola, MD, Critical care and pulmonary medicine physician at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

January 19, 2021

Kogan discusses how hospital pharmacy operations have been impacted by COVID-19. (Pharmacy Practice News)

  • Yevgeniya Kogan, PharmD, Sterile Compounding Operations Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center

January 18, 2021

UMMS physicians discuss vaccine issues and concerns among communities of color during System's Finding Hope event. (WMAR-ABC2)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander, University of Maryland Medical System, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer, University of Maryland Medical System
  • Stacey Garrett-Ray, MD, MBA, Vice President/Medical Director, UMMS Population Health Services Organization

Dr. Barrueto discusses his reasons for getting vaccinated and highlights the Finding Hope MLK Day event. (WMAR-TV)

  • Fermin Barrueto, MD, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

January 17, 2021

Dr. Garrett-Ray discusses the importance of individuals getting vaccinated and the UMMS Finding Hope event for MLK Day. Media Coverage includes Baltimore Times and WBAL Radio.

  • Stacey Garrett-Ray, MD, MBA, Vice President/Medical Director, UMMS Population Health Services Organization

January 15, 2021

Stever discusses how facilities staff are working on COVID response at UMMC. (Health Care Facilities)

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

Dr. Wright discusses vaccine hesitancy in communities of color and the System's "Finding Hope" event. Media Coverage includes WJLA-TV, and WRC-TV.

  • Joseph Wright, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at University of Maryland Capital Region Health

Dr. Neuzil answers questions about COVID vaccines, including safety, efficacy and side effects. (US News)

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

Dr. Gourdine discusses the UMMS "Finding Hope" MLK Day COVID Vaccine Town Hall event. (FOX45 Good Day Baltimore)

  • Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer, University of Maryland Medical System

January 13, 2021

Dr. Lyke discusses myths about the COVID vaccine. (Livestrong.com)

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

Dr. Peeke discusses workout and exercise tips that individuals can do during COVID. (AARP)

  • Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Chen discusses COVID-19 vaccines and answers questions about the vaccines. ("The Upside")

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

January 11, 2021

Dr. Levine discusses the long-term effects of COVID-19 on some patients who experience fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms long after they have recovered from the initial infection. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Andrea Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UM School of Medicine, Pulmonary and critical care specialist, University of Maryland Medical Center 

January 8, 2021

Dr. McArthur discusses UMSOM's recruitment for participants for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Monica McArthur, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

January 6, 2021

Solares highlights her personal story for receiving the second dose COVID-19 vaccination. (WBAL-TV 11)

  • Daisy Solares, RRT, Respiratory Therapist at University of Maryland Medical Center

January 5, 2021

Dr. Chen discusses COVID-19 vaccinations, including the debate over delaying second doses and logistics of vaccine clinics. (FOX 5 DC)

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

January 4, 2021

Dr. Schrank discusses a reduction in influenza cases in Maryland during the COVID-19 pandemic. (FOX45)

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, University of Maryland Medical Center COVID-19 Response Co-Incident Commander, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine