University of Maryland Medical Center

12/11/2025

Dr. Kashif Munir, endocrinologist at the University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, joins Direct Connection this Monday, December 15 to answer YOUR questions on the rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Have a question for Dr. Munir? Email livequestions@mpt.org, then tune in Monday night at 7pm on MPT!

12/11/2025

Menopause “cures” are everywhere, but not all are created equal. In this candid video interview, Dr. Marie Nakhoul, a women’s health and integrative medicine expert at
University of Maryland Medical Center, helps us decode natural remedies, lifestyle strategies and mind-body practices to find out which are fact—and which are pure fiction—to help relieve menopause symptoms. Watch the Interview:
https://youtu.be/E4sao4CliEs?si=T6WKew2KkOIYApH9

Menopause “cures” are everywhere, but not all are created equal. In this candid episode, Dr. Marie Nakhoul, a women’s health and integrative medicine expert ...

12/10/2025

Hear from the nursing team in the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Thoracic and Surgical Intermediate Care Unit about what it means to receive a Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, including how the award recognizes nursing excellence and reflects their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

12/09/2025

Not feeling your best?
🫖 A few tried-and-true remedies can help soothe your sore throat:
• Over-the-counter pain relievers
• Warm salt-water gargles
• Sugar-free lozenges (ages 6+)
• Honey + tea for gentle relief
If your sore throat lasts more than 3–5 days, it may be time to visit the urgent care or call your primary care provider.

12/08/2025

Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. A new study is bringing hope that it could be survivable.
The publication in The Lancet Oncology, led by Dr. Graeme Woodworth, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Neurosurgeon-In-Chief at UMMC, shows promising results.
The study is the first to find a potential survival benefit to adding focused ultrasound to standard chemotherapy.
The key advancement is getting treatment directly into the brain. The blood–brain barrier normally blocks toxins but it also blocks most therapies. Focused ultrasound temporarily opens this barrier, which allows chemotherapy to enter the brain and target the dangerous cancer cells that remain after standard treatment. The barrier then closes again.
The goal is to use focused ultrasound to treat tumors more effectively, monitor for signs of regrowth, and re-treat patients when needed. This form of treatment is currently only available in clinical trials and work still needs to be done to confirm these results in larger studies, but Dr. Woodworth says this is an exciting step forward.

Read the full story in The Baltimore Banner: https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/focused-ultrasound-study-glioblastoma-brain-cancer-LAGEPSTQ2RBPHJGX7VG7PFNXQM/

12/05/2025

UMMC proudly recognizes and celebrates Kristie Snedeker, DPT, Vice President of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, for completing Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program, a professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders.

Leadership Maryland honored Kristie Snedeker and the entire Executive Program Class of 2025 at its 32nd graduation ceremony held December 2 at the Westin Annapolis. Snedeker is now a member of Leadership Maryland’s powerful alumni network, consisting of more than 1,600 esteemed leaders from across the state.

Snedeker was one of 51 individuals chosen by a committee to complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program. The class participated in an orientation and closing retreat that bookended five two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multiculturalism/diversity statewide. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and nonprofit communities served as panelists and guest speakers throughout the program.

Congratulations to Kristie Snedeker and her fellow classmates on this outstanding achievement.

12/05/2025

“Even medications that don’t typically cause dry mouth can deposit in someone’s mouth, causing dry mouth, because the medication is sitting in the mouth instead of getting into the airways.” says Dr. Kathryn Robinett, UMMC Pulmonologist.

Read more from Dr. Robinett in Health Central’s story on why COPD inhalers may cause dry mouth. She explains the connection between the two while sharing practical tips patients can use to reduce their symptoms.

To read the story, visit: https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/copd/copd-inhaler-dry-mouth

12/04/2025

Where Innovation Meets Compassion.
The Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine is more than steel and glass - it’s a place built on hope.

This new home for the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) brings together world-class experts, compassionate caregivers, and the latest technology - all focused on one mission: helping every patient heal.

Hear more from University of Maryland Medical System, University of Maryland Medical Center, and University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center leaders as they share what this milestone means for the future of cancer care.

Learn more about the Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine: www.umm.edu/StolerCenter

12/03/2025

Watch more from UMMC’s 9th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Blessing, featuring Ron Cummins, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Christine Crabbs, Senior Director of Community Health Improvement, as they share how UMMC leaders and team members are coming together to distribute 3,000 turkeys to families in West Baltimore.
Together, our team is spreading hope, building connections, and making a meaningful impact this holiday season.

12/03/2025

Check out the Midtown Mobile Market menu!
Stop by the Outpatient Tower (800 Linden Ave, Lower Level) Friday, December 5, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for fresh produce.

Cash, credit, and debit are accepted.
Tap payments, Apple Pay, and Cash App are not accepted. Our team is now using reusable bags and encourages you to bring them back for future markets.

12/03/2025

Simple steps can help your throat heal faster.
🧂 Gargle warm salt water
🍯 Add honey to tea
💧 Stay hydrated & rest
Care that works — straight from Dr. Nicholas Bower of UM Urgent Care.
Want more information on caring for a cold or sore throat? Discover more at https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

12/02/2025

Recently, leaders from the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine visited NYU Langone Health, one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, to learn from its proven approach to delivering safe, high-quality care. The visit provided valuable insights into how NYU Langone consistently achieves exceptional outcomes and highlighted how many UMMC initiatives already mirror their work. We are on the right path but must accelerate progress to build the culture, systems, and transparency that define the best in academic medicine.

At NYU Langone, success is intentional. The organization tracks more than 800 quality and operational measures, creating unmatched visibility from the enterprise level to the bedside. This reinforces a key principle: standardized, evidence-based care is essential to delivering the same high-quality experience every time and everywhere.

Key discussions included the power of data-driven decisions, a deep understanding of quality, standardization of care delivery, cascading measurement, and dyad and triad accountability. The team also saw the value of local control supported by system infrastructure, enabling rapid iteration and a “fail fast, learn faster” approach to improvement, and how Epic builds are helping shape the future of medicine and care.

The visit, featuring UMMC leaders Karen Doyle, Rebecca Altman, Dr. David Marcozzi, Dr. Rodney Taylor, and Barbara Peace, reaffirmed that high reliability and world-class outcomes stem from disciplined systems, consistent measurement, and shared accountability. We are grateful to our NYU Langone colleagues, including Debra Albert, CNO, and Brian Bosworth, CMO, for their openness and partnership.