February 2022 | UMMS in the News
February 28, 2022
Dr. Custer discusses the latest science on how COVID-19 affects children. (MPT)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine, and Director of Patient Safety and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Doee Kitessa, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and an OB-GYN at University of Maryland Medical Center
A UM Capital Region Health surgeon talks about the phases of postpartum recovery. (Romper)
- Otis Stitt, MD, Adjunct Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine and an OB-GYN with UM Capital Region Health
A dietician recommends healthy late-night snacks. (Shape)
- Kelly O'Connor, LDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian at the Kaufman Cancer Center at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Dr. Harrison explains the progression of multiple sclerosis. (Self)
- Daniel Harrison, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 17, 2022
Dr. Gourdine talks about health in the Black community. (Agilon Health)
- Michelle Gourdine, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Population Health and Primary Care for University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Hoover discusses a nonprofit's report on the mental health of area students. (WTTG)
- Sharon Hoover, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of the National Center for School Mental Health at the UM School of Medicine, and Psychologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Findley discusses how African Americans can limit their risk of heart disease. (Afro-American)
- Clarence Findley, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Program Director of Structural Heart Disease at UM Capital Region Health
February 15, 2022
Dr. Weir discusses kidney stone prevention. (Livestrong)
- Matthew Weir, MD, Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Nephrology at University of Maryland Medical System
February 14, 2022
- Matthew Frieman, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UM School of Medicine
February 13, 2022
Dr. Levine and Kristy Wheeler talk about treating post-COVID conditions. (Baltimore Sun)
- Andrea R. Levine, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the UM School of Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Kristy Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse at University of Maryland Medical Center
February 11, 2022
Dr. Fitzpatrick talks about the need for masks. (WBFF-TV)
- Meagan Fitzpatrick, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 10, 2022
Cynthia Kelleher talks about a nationwide spike in patient violence. (Bloomberg)
- Cynthia Kelleher, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of UM Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
February 9, 2022
Dr. Barrueto discusses the impact of a nationwide blood shortage on Harford County. (Aegis)
- Fermin Barrueto, MD, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
February 8, 2022
Dr. Closson discusses preventing common childhood injuries. (Baltimore's Child)
- Forrest Closson, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Physician at University of Maryland Children's Hospital
February 7, 2022
Gov. Larry Hogan visited UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center to begin Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week. Media coverage includes WJZ-TV, Capital Gazette, WBAL-TV and WMAR.
- Kathleen McCollum, President and CEO of UM BWMC
- Charlotte Holt, Environmental Services at UM BWMC
- Patricia Lynn Patterson, RN, BSN, CNML, Nurse Manager in Progressive Care at UM BWMC
- Riffat Chaudhry, RT, Respiratory Therapist at UM BWMC
- Alisa Larbalestrier, MD, Emergency Medicine at UM BWMC
February 4, 2022
- Sarah Schmalzel, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Medical Director at the THRIVE Program in the University of Maryland Center for Infectious Disease
- Eric Anderson, a Ryan White Eligibility Specialist in the Institute of Human Virology at the UM School of Medicine
February 3, 2022
Dr. Clayborne talks about nursing shortages. (Yahoo Finance Live)
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Emergency Medicine physician at UM Capital Region Medical Center
February 1, 2022
Dr. Schrank discusses the groups most likely to become hospitalized or die of COVID-19. (WTOP)
- Gregory Schrank, MD, MPH, hospital epidemiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Wickwire talks about sleep habits. (Baltimore magazine)
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Insomnia Program at the UM School of Medicine and Psychologist in the Sleep Disorders Center at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus