University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is a regional, not-for-profit, integrated heal

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System, we leverage the strength, network, and medical resources of one of Maryland’s largest, most innovative, and trusted health care systems. While doing so, we maintain an authentic, passionate commitment to the Southern Maryland community we call home. We are dedicated to providing nothing less than the very best care to each patient, in a safe, caring, and family-centered environment. We constantly reinvest resources into the community with innovative technology, community health education, and care for the poor.

Thank you to Norm Shortt and Comm-Tronics, Inc. for donating coloring books for our pediatric patients! These will be sh...
04/02/2026

Thank you to Norm Shortt and Comm-Tronics, Inc. for donating coloring books for our pediatric patients!

These will be shared with children for a creative activity during their visits with us. A little color can brighten anyone’s day! 🎨

Think it’s the flu...but there’s no fever? 🤒 Carbon monoxide poisoning can look like common illness at first. But carbon...
04/01/2026

Think it’s the flu...but there’s no fever? 🤒

Carbon monoxide poisoning can look like common illness at first. But carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless—and symptoms can quickly become serious.

Watch for signs like:
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Sleepiness
Blurred vision

Severe exposure can lead to loss of consciousness, brain damage or death. If multiple people in your home feel sick at the same time, get fresh air immediately and call 911.

Know the signs. Trust your instincts. Protect your home.

03/31/2026

A recent outpatient surgery patient shared these kind words about their experience—recognizing Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury, nurse Yolanda Shultz, recovery nurse Natitia Malloy, CRNA Kerry Esprit, surgical assistants Angela Cooksey and Samuel Ameyaw, and nurses Michelle Goldsmith and Jenny Lucceus.

Great care is never delivered by one person alone. It takes teamwork, skill and compassion at every step. We’re grateful for team members who work together to create exceptional experiences from pre-op to recovery.

For years, Sherline Lawson felt like she had to sit on the sidelines.As a mother of five, she wanted the energy to keep ...
03/30/2026

For years, Sherline Lawson felt like she had to sit on the sidelines.

As a mother of five, she wanted the energy to keep up with her kids—but weight and health challenges made that difficult. With support from the UM Charles Regional Weight Loss Program and Dr. Erik DeAngelis, Sherline committed to lifestyle changes and underwent gastric sleeve surgery to improve her health.

Today, she has lost 61 pounds and counting and is finally doing something she once avoided: jumping right in and playing alongside her kids.

Read Sherline’s inspiring story in Maryland's Health Matters. https://heyor.ca/72be6p

03/30/2026

Today, we celebrate the physicians of UM Charles Regional who bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every patient they serve.

Your commitment strengthens our community and makes a difference in countless lives every day.

Happy Doctors Day. Thank you for all that you do.

03/27/2026

“She has always made me feel comfortable and not rushed, but truly heard and taken care of.”

That’s the kind of experience Dr. Sagal Mohamed Ali strives to create every day in our gastroenterology practice.

Dr. Ali partners closely with her patients, taking time to listen and build care plans that reflect their individual needs. As a first-generation Somali American and Black female physician, she is also committed to ensuring all patients feel seen, respected and supported.

Get to know more about Dr. Ali on our website: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/dr-sagal-mohamed-ali-md-1578959094

Kindness is powerful—and our infusion patients felt it in a big way.Students from T.C. Martin Elementary School’s Destin...
03/26/2026

Kindness is powerful—and our infusion patients felt it in a big way.

Students from T.C. Martin Elementary School’s Destination Imagination club recently created “care bags” for patients receiving infusion treatments at UM Charles Regional. After organizing a schoolwide donation drive, the students assembled the bags and personally presented them to our leadership team on January 31.

Their thoughtfulness will help bring comfort to patients during treatment, and that means so much.

Congratulations to this inspiring team for placing second in their school competition and advancing to the state tournament. We’re cheering you on!

Every stage of childhood brings new milestones and new questions.From first checkups and immunizations to school physica...
03/25/2026

Every stage of childhood brings new milestones and new questions.

From first checkups and immunizations to school physicals and those unexpected sick days, you deserve a pediatric team that's compassionate and close to home.

Our team at Pediatrics in La Plata is ready to support your child’s health at every step with preventive care, developmental screenings, sick visits and ongoing care for chronic conditions.

Strong starts. Healthy futures. Right here in Charles County.

📞 Call 301-609-4846 to schedule an appointment or visit https://www.umms.org/charles/health-services/pediatrics for more information.

⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminder ⚠️After winter storms, portable generators and fuel-powered devices can pose serious ...
03/23/2026

⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminder ⚠️

After winter storms, portable generators and fuel-powered devices can pose serious risks if not used safely.

Protect your household with these simple steps:
• Place generators at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and vents
• Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide (CO) detector
• Never use generators, grills or camp stoves inside your home, basement or garage

Stay safe, Charles County.

Appearance can be deceiving—especially when it comes to weight and health.According to Teri White, RN, at UM Charles Reg...
03/20/2026

Appearance can be deceiving—especially when it comes to weight and health.

According to Teri White, RN, at UM Charles Regional Medical Center, true health isn’t defined by the number on the scale. Activity level, nutrition, sleep, stress and important lab markers all play a role.

In the Winter 2026 issue of Maryland’s Health Matters, learn how balanced eating, movement and small lifestyle shifts can help you build a healthier future.

Read the article https://heyor.ca/72be6p

03/20/2026

At UM Charles Regional Medical Center, caring for our community starts with caring for each other.

Our teams support one another like family, showing up every day with compassion, trust and a shared commitment to do what’s right for our patients. Because when you feel supported, you can slow down, listen closely and spend the time it takes to truly care for someone.

That’s what A Better State of Care means to us.

And it’s why we do this—for you. ✨

Earlier this year, team members participated in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project by collecting personal care...
03/19/2026

Earlier this year, team members participated in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project by collecting personal care items for local seniors.

Because of their generosity, boxes filled with shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper and other essentials were delivered to the Waldorf Senior Center. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped sort and organize these items!

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La Plata, MD
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) is a 109-bed medical center with 423 medical staff delivering compassionate, award-winning care. In 2017, to keep pace with rapid changes in medical care and technology, UM CRMC opened the new Medical Pavilion in La Plata, offering sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, an imaging center and primary care services. As one of the largest employers in Charles County, the medical center continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of the increasing population and serve the community's needs with distinction.