November 30, 2021

Dr. Schrank talks about the omicron variant. Media coverage includes Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun Q&A and WBFF-TV.

  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital announced its “Hope Heal Grow: The Centennial Campaign for Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital” campaign. Media coverage includes the Baltimore Business Journal, the Baltimore SunBaltimore Fishbowl and three Hometown Hot Spot segments on FOX45 herehere and here.

Dr. Berry discusses Tromethamine, a preservative in Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children. (WUSA-TV)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital

November 29, 2021

Dr. Carter talks about vaccinating children for COVID-19. (MPT’s “Direct Connection”)

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Dr. Laurens discusses omicron and other COVID variants. (Politifact)

  • Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Regine was interviewed about proton therapy. (Strategies magazine)

  • William Regine, MD, Executive Director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chairman and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Galvagno discusses implementation of Maryland’s Critical Care Coordination Center. (EMS1.com)

  • Sam Galvagno, DO, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Multi Trauma Critical Care Unit at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Dr. Younus discusses the omicron COVID variant. (FOX45 News)

  • Faheem Younus, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at the UM School of Medicine and Vice President/Chief Quality Officer and an infectious diseases physician at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

November 23, 2021

Dr. Gandhi talks about one woman's stroke recovery. (WJZ-TV)

  • Dheeraj Gandhi, MBBS, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Clinical Director, Center of Metabolic Imaging and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a neuroradiologist in the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center

November 22, 2021

Drs. King and Seliger discuss how the University of Maryland Medical System ended use of race as a factor in evaluating kidney function. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and WTOP.

  • Roderick King, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at the University of Maryland Medical System
  • Stephen Seliger, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a nephrologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Rosenstein and dietitian Katie Davis discuss how to avoid the effects of overeating at holiday dinners. (MPT's "Direct Connection")

  • Andrew Rosenstein, MD, Gastroenterologist at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
  • Katie Davis, RDN, LDN, Dietitian at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

November 19, 2021

Dr. Weintraub discusses the record of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Eric Weintraub, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Co-Director of Adult Psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center

November 18, 2021

Dr. Lane discusses vaccines for children. (FOX45 Morning News)

  • Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health

November 17, 2021

Dr. Carter discusses tips for how to help children overcome their fear of shots. (USA Today)

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

November 16, 2021

Nurse Manager Hernandez talks about the new Cambridge facility. (Cambridge Spy)

  • AnnMarie Hernandez, RN, Nurse Manager at UM Shore Regional Health's Shore Medical Center at Cambridge

Drs. Marcozzi, Schrank and Berry dispense advice on how Marylanders can safely travel and gather for Thanksgiving. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV and FOX45.

  • David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer for the University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at UMMC and an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at UMMC

November 15, 2021

Dr. Berry talks about the timing of COVID-19 vaccines for children currently sick with the virus. (WUSA)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

November 12, 2021

Dr. Klein talks about relieving clinicians' burdens related to electronic health records. (Becker's Hospital Review)

  • Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Berry speaks about the importance for children to get vaccinated for COVID-19. (WBFF)

  • Andrea Berry, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

UM Upper Chesapeake Health announces it has administered the System's 5,000th monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV, WBAL-AM, The Aegis, Patch and I95 Business.

  • Lyle Sheldon, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
  • Mary Ghaffari, Pharm.D., BCPS, Director of UMMS Clinical Pharmacy Services
  • Leslie Clark, RN, MSN, LBSW, Associate Vice President of Population Health at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

November 11, 2021

Dr. Lyke explains the findings of a study on mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots. (WRC)

  • Kirsten Lyke, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

November 10, 2021 

Dr. Purekal highlights the monoclonal antibody infusion work being done at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. (The Afro-American)

  • Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director, COVID Infusion Center, Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital

November 9, 2021

Nursing Assistant Lauren Williams talks about the Reach for the Stars walkathon to end domestic violence, an event she co-organized and which UMMS supported. (Baltimore Sun)

  • Lauren Williams, RN, a nursing assistant at University of Maryland Medical Center

November 8, 2021

Dr. Kheirbek discusses palliative care for the incarcerated. (WYPR's "Midday")

  • Raya Kheirbek, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chief of Palliative Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Wickwire talks about adjusting to the end of Daylight Saving Time. (WBAL-TV)

  • Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Insomnia Program at the UM School of Medicine and a sleep disorder specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

November 7, 2021

Dr. Carter speaks about the logistics of vaccinating children for COVID-19. (Chief Healthcare Executive)

  • Rebecca Carter, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and a pediatrician at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Dr. Callahan talks about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics hosted by the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital. Media coverage includes WBAL-TV and WJZ-TV.

  • Charles Callahan, DO, Vice President of Population Health at University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical Director of BCCFH

November 5, 2021

Dr. Schrank provides guidance and expertise around COVID testing options and exposure protocols. (Verywell Health)

  • Gregory Schrank, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Lankford discusses a mother who gave birth while on life support during her battle against COVID-19. (NBC News)

  • Allison Lankford, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and a Critical Care OB-GYN at University of Maryland Medical Center

November 2, 2021

Dr. Purekal and patient Constance Taylor discuss monoclonal antibody treatments. (WMAR)

  • Sophia Purekal, MD, Medical Director of the COVID Infusion Center at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital

November 1, 2021

The Child Life Team at University of Maryland Children's Hospital organized a reverse trick-or-treat event. Media coverage includes WBFFWBAL-TVWDVM and WJZ-TV.

Dr. Klein talks about cybersecurity threats facing Maryland hospitals. (Capital News Service)

  • Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System