Articles and Media Appearances

March 30, 2022

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

The director of oncology for UM Capital Region Health discusses the impact of state funding for a new cancer center. (WTOP-FM)

  • Sarah Larson, MS, Senior Director of the Oncology Service Line at UM Capital Region Health

Dr. O'Malley talks about what the governor's cancer funding will do for advancing experimental treatments. (WMAR-TV)

  • Bert O'Malley, MD, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical Center

March 28, 2022

Dr. Makhzoumi details alopecia, an autoimmune condition leading to partial or total baldness. (WTOP)

  • Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the UM School of Medicine, and dermatologic surgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Hurley shares what parents should know about traumatic brain injuries in children. (Baltimore's Child)

  • Kalina Hurley, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

March 25, 2022

Dr. Efron talks about demonstrations on how to stop bleeding after traumatic injuries. (WBFF-TV)

  • David Efron, MD, Professor of Surgery in the Program in Trauma at the UM School of Medicine and Chief of Trauma and Medical Director of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

The System's top IT official talks about the keys to success in health IT. (Becker's IT Review)

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

March 24, 2022

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital marks its centennial. (WJZ-TV)

  • Sheldon Stein, President and CEO of Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

March 21, 2022

Dr. Crino talks about resources for parents of adults living with autism. (The Beacon)

  • Peter Crino, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the UM Clinical Center for Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The System expands its partnership with Kaiser Permanente, allowing Kaiser members to access care at UM Capital Region Medical Center and UM St. Joseph Medical Center. (The Daily Record)


March 20, 2022

For Women's History Month, the System highlighted its female leaders. (The Daily Record)

  • Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical System
  • Kathy McCollum, President and CEO of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
  • Elizabeth Wise, MSN, MBA, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health

Dr. Malik talks about the diuretic properties of coffee. (Mashed)

  • Rena Malik, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Urologist at University of Maryland Medical Center 

March 17, 2022

System and University of Maryland Medical Center pharmacy leaders talk about using robotics to bring drug compounding in-house. (Omnicell)

  • Joseph J. DiCubellis, RPh, MPH, Senior Director of Pharmacy Service for University of Maryland Medical System and Senior Director of Pharmacy for University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Jen Kogan, PharmD, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center

A diabetes educator talks about quick and easy healthy snacks. (WBFF-TV)

  • Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, CDE, Senior Diabetes Educator at University of Maryland Medical Center 

March 10, 2022

Dr. Lemkin previews an upcoming talk about a secure messaging platform used in University of Maryland Medical System and the UM School of Medicine. (Healthcare IT News)

  • Dan Lemkin, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, Emergency Room Physician at University of Maryland Medical Center, Medical Director of the UMMS Center for Technology Innovation and Senior Director of Information Systems & Technology

March 9, 2022

Wise adjusts to new role at UM Upper Chesapeake Health. (The Aegis)

  • Elizabeth Wise, MSN, MBA, President and CEO of UM Upper Chesapeake Health

March 8, 2022

Dr. Suntha says the System's donation of medical supplies is part of a continued effort to aid Ukrainians. (WJZ-TV)

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

Dr. Scalea says violent crime is taking a toll on Shock Trauma staff. (WBFF-TV)

  • Thomas Scalea, MD, Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

March 7, 2022

Dr. Cullen discusses advances in cancer research (MPT)

  • Kevin Cullen, MD, Professor of Oncology at the UM School of Medicine and Director of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Maryland Medical Center

Dr. Harrison explains demyelination, a key factor in the development 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

March 3, 2022

Drs. Seliger and Wright talk about the end to the use of race as a factor in kidney function tests. (WYPR)

  • Stephen Seliger, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Nephrologist at University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer for University of Maryland Medical System

UMMS Foundation offers free ice cream as respite for University of Maryland Medical Center staff. (WBAL-TV)

  • Jessica Leuchtenburg, MD, Internal Medicine Resident at University of Maryland Medical Center

March 1, 2022

Dr. Marcozzi talks about efforts to catch up with the omicron surge. (The Daily Record)

  • David Marcozzi, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, COVID-19 Incident Commander for University of Maryland Medical System and Chief Clinical Officer/SVP for University of Maryland Medical Center

Researchers speak about a pioneering treatment for Parkinson's Disease. (WJZ-TV)

  • Howard Eisenberg, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the UM School of Medicine and Neurosurgeon at University of Maryland Medical Center
  • Paul Fishman, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine and Neurologist at University of Maryland Medical Center