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.

March 31, 2021

Dr. Clayborne and People discuss their frontline experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. (WUSA-TV)

  • Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at UM Prince George's Hospital Center
  • Robyn Peoples, Nurse at UM Prince George's Hospital Center

Dr. Campbell discusses the importance of vaccinating children in the fight against COVID-19. (WJZ-TV)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at UM School of Medicine

March 30, 2021

Dr. Laurens discusses the impact of the U.K. variant in Maryland. (WBAL-TV)

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

March 29, 2021

Dr. Laurens discusses tips for managing side effects from COVID-19 vaccination. (WTOP Radio)

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

Dr. Marx discusses the operations at the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination site that UMMS is running in partnership with the state of Maryland. (WYPR)

  • Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander at the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site

March 25, 2021

Dr. Vibhakar discusses recent increases in COVID-19 patient case count and hospitalizations in Anne Arundel County. (Capital Gazette)

  • Neel Vibhakar, MD, Chief Medical Officer at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

March 24, 2021

Dr. Marcozzi discusses Maryland's comprehensive approach to scheduling COVID vaccinations and the state's high ranking for second doses completed. (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

March 23, 2021

Farr discusses "Not Broken," a song she recorded with her band paying tribute to COVID-19 essential workers and survivors. (WMAR-ABC2)

  • Natasha Ramirez Farr, RN, BSN, BM, at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Marcozzi discusses potential dangers of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant. Media coverage includes Baltimore SunWTOP Radio and WBAL-TV.

  • 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

March 22, 2021

Dr. Klein discusses technology challenges and telehealth during the COVID pandemic. (Daily Record)

  • Joel Klein, MD, SVP/Chief Information Officer at the University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Berry and Dr. Hoover discuss issues around children, schools, impact of COVID and vaccinations. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health 

March 17, 2021

Siegel discusses grief and loss during the pandemic. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Allen Siegel, Director of Spiritual Care Services at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

March 16, 2021

Dr. Mayo & Magui discuss their experiences during the past year on the frontlines of providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. (NBC-4)

  • Doug Mayo, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UM School of Medicine and Emergency Department Chair at UM Prince George's Hospital Center
  • Nicaise Magui, RN at UM Prince George's Hospital Center

Dr. Campbell discusses the UM School of Medicine participation in clinical trials of the Moderna vaccine for pediatric patients. (WBAL-TV)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at UM School of Medicine

March 15, 2021 

Dr. Hoover discusses mental health struggles of schoolchildren during the COVID pandemic. (Washington Post)

  • Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health

March 14, 2021

Dr. Campbell discusses COVID vaccines and clinical trials for children. (Courthouse News Service)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at UM School of Medicine

March 12, 2021

Rowlingson discusses his frontline experiences with patients and family members. (WBAL-TV)

  • Andrew Rowlingson BSN, RN, ICU Nurse at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

March 11, 2021

Dr. Marx discusses the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site that UMMS is operating in partnership with the State of Maryland. (Toronto Star)

  • Jason Marx, MD, Incident Commander at the M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site

March 10, 2021

Dr. Shulman discusses the science behind how the brain functions during a grief response. (Health Day)

  • Lisa M. Shulman, MD, Professor of Neurology at UM School of Medicine and Neurologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

March 7, 2021

Dr. Chandra & Beeson discuss their COVID frontline experiences during the past year. (Maryland Public Television)

  • Amit Chandra, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus
  • Nicole Beeson, RN, Senior VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

March 7, 2021

Dr. Schrank discusses COVID-19 issues including vaccinations and masking and precautions people should continue taking to protect against the coronavirus. (WBAL-TV)

  • 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

March 5, 2021

Bradford describes her experiences as a frontline care provider for COVID-19 patients at UMMC. (Baltimore Business Journal)

  • Jessica Bradford, RN, University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Marcozzi discusses Maryland's status of COVID after one year and what the future may look like. (Baltimore Sun)

  • 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

Dr. Marcozzi discusses equity, the impact of the pandemic on mental health and how long it will be until Maryland and the rest of the country return to something approaching normal. (WBAL Radio)

  • 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

March 4, 2021

Dr. Campbell discusses research into COVID vaccines for children and when pediatric patients will be able to get vaccinated. (Associated Press)

  • James Campbell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

March 3, 2021

Dr. Marcozzi discusses issues around vaccine equity for communities. (WBAL Radio)

  • 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

March 2, 2021

Dr. Laurens discusses the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (WBAL-TV)

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

Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Detroit News)

  • Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine