University of Maryland Medical Center

03/06/2026

At the University of Maryland Transplant Center, our team is more than experts—they truly care about all of their patients’ journeys

Watch Elizabeth Abbasi, Post-Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Nurse Manager and Living Donor Kidney Nurse Manager, as she shares why she became a nurse, the life-changing importance of transplants, and the joy of working with pediatric patients as they get to just be kids again.

Learn more about Transplants at UMMC: www.umm.edu/transplant

03/04/2026

Last spring, Ryleigh was an active, sports-loving child who felt perfectly healthy until a routine pediatric visit detected a heart murmur. She was referred to University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital, where testing revealed a rare congenital condition called a sinus venosus defect, a hole between the upper chambers of her heart. Though she had no symptoms, the defect was silently overworking the right side of her heart and would have led to heart failure over time.

Under the care of pediatric cardiologist Dr. Thomas Chin and pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Joseph Forbess, Ryleigh had open-heart surgery. Using a two-patch repair, surgeons restored normal blood flow and relieved the strain on her heart. She was home just 48 hours later and is now back to playing sports and keeping up with her friends.

Watch the video to learn more about Ryleigh’s story and visit www.umm.edu/CHP for more information on the Children’s Heart Program.

03/04/2026

Join the University of Maryland Department of Neurology for the 10th Annual Stephen K. Myers Memorial Educational Symposium, a day of learning and support for patients, families, and caregivers affected by Multiple System Atrophy and other Parkinsonian disorders.
Hear from expert speakers, explore helpful resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges, followed by a reception for all attendees.

Learn more and register at www.umms.com/MSA2026.

03/03/2026

See more in this Your Health segment as Dr. Alex Gyftopoulos, preventive cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins Maryland Public Television.

Dr. Gyftopoulos shares practical steps you can take to help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn how everyday choices, early screening, and a team-based approach to care can make a difference in protecting your heart health.

For more information, visit www.umm.edu/Heart

03/03/2026

Trying to eat more protein? Discover 5 realistic, dietitian-approved ways to boost protein intake for weight loss, muscle support and steady energy.

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

“The average person with heart failure is misdiagnosed four to five times,” says Dr. Albert Hicks, heart failure expert and cardiologist at University of Maryland Medical Center.
New tools like remote monitoring devices, AI-supported diagnosis, and minimally invasive procedures are helping teams across the University of Maryland Medical System detect heart disease earlier and keep patients healthier at home.

To read the full story from The Daily Record on advancements in heart care, visit: https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/02/18/maryland-heart-care-innovation

02/27/2026

At the University of Maryland Transplant Center, our team is more than experts—they truly care about all of their patients’ journeys.

Watch Nance Conney, Sr. Transplant Administrator of UMMC’s Transplant Program, as she shares why she loves working with transplant patients and seeing recipients smile after receiving the gift of life at UMMC.

Learn more about Transplants at UMMC: www.umm.edu/transplant

02/27/2026

Today, February 27, UMMC celebrated Thank a Resident Day! The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office hosted a grab and go lunch to recognize our incredible residents and fellows, and the compassion, dedication, and excellence they bring to our patients and our community every day. Thank you to our residents and fellows for your professionalism, resilience, teamwork, and the humanity you bring to your work. We are proud to recognize your contributions on this special day.

Created by the The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Gold Humanism Honor Society, Thank a Resident Day is a moment for all of us to show our appreciation for the essential role resident physicians and fellows play on the healthcare team.

02/26/2026

Is it the Flu or Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning? The experts at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center are back with health tips that could save a life.

Did you know 7 out of 10 CO poisoning cases come from everyday sources like utilities, gas appliances, household fuels, smoke, and flames? CO poisoning symptoms can look like the flu, but knowing the difference can help you act fast.
Swipe through to learn the warning signs and what to do if you suspect CO exposure.

Learn more about keeping yourself safe at www.umm.edu/prevention

02/25/2026

What if your heart doctor could spot trouble weeks before symptoms start? A tiny device called CardioMEMS helps track heart pressure from home, so care teams can act early and help patients avoid hospital stays.
Through remote monitoring, doctors can adjust medications, support patients sooner, and improve long-term heart failure care.

To read the story from the University of Maryland Medical System, visit: https://health.umms.org/get-inspired/innovation/innovative-technology-for-advanced-heart-failure/

02/25/2026

What happens when seconds decide survival? Dr. Rishi Kundi joins 98 Rock Baltimore to discuss his work as Medical Director of Shock Trauma’s Go Team at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Hear how this elite unit partners with Maryland State Police Aviation Command and first responders to deliver lifesaving care before patients ever reach the hospital. Dr. Kundi also talks about the Go Team’s origins, why prehospital care matters when every second counts, the cases that shape him, and what’s next for trauma care. He even breaks down injuries faced by skier Lindsey Vonn.

Watch the full interview:

Justin, Scott, and Spiegel are joined by Dr. Rishi Kundi, a trauma and vascular surgeon and director of the University of Maryland Medical System Shock Traum...