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J. Caprice Brown Named Executive Director of CRMC Foundation

June 09, 2025
J Caprice Brown
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the appointment of J. Caprice Brown as executive director of the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation.

The Daily Record Announces 2025 Health Care Heroes

April 29, 2025
Teri White and Shellee Stine

The Daily Record has selected Shellee Stine, RN, coordinator clinical programs, and Teri White, RN, transition nurse navigator, of University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center as 2025 Health Care Heroes. Stine was honored as a Nurse of the Year and White earned a Community Outreach award.

UM Charles Regional Opens Neurology Practice

January 21, 2025
Dr Getinet Kassa
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is now providing outpatient neurology services, marking a significant step in expanding specialty medical care for Charles County and surrounding communities. 

UM Charles Regional Medical Group - Women's Health Welcomes New Provider

November 20, 2024
Chaniece Simmons, WHNP
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of Chaniece Simmons, WHNP-BC, a certified women’s health nurse practitioner, to its UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Women’s Health practice. 

UM Charles Regional Welcomes Two New Surgeons

November 12, 2024
Eleisha Flanagan MD
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of surgeons Erik DeAngelis, MD, and Eleisha Flanagan, MD, FACS, to the UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Surgical Care practice.

Albert Zanger Named New UM Charles Regional Medical Center Leader

November 04, 2024
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has named Albert Zanger as the La Plata hospital's new leader, with a promotion to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).