UM Capital Region Health

12/18/2025

We’ve been named a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report! This top recognition reflects our excellence in C-section rates, newborn safety, and support for birthing practices.

Special thanks to our Labor and Delivery team for your expertise and dedication every day.

Learn more: umcapitalregion.org/forwomen.

12/18/2025

Family medicine doctors care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Our providers take the time to understand you and your health, offering personalized care for everything from annual checkups to chronic disease management.

umcapitalregion.org/familymedicine

12/14/2025

Warmest wishes this holiday season!

May your days be filled with joy, comfort, and good health. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your care—we’re honored to support you now and in the year ahead.

12/13/2025

Lymphoma is a blood cancer that affects the immune system. With over 60 subtypes, it’s important to get the right diagnosis.

Our team uses advanced tools like genomic profiling, a tool that looks at the genes of cancer cells, to pinpoint the exact type of lymphoma—so treatment is personalized and precise.

umcapitalregion.org/lymphoma

12/12/2025

Menopause and perimenopause affect more than just hormones. From brain fog to bladder health, symptoms impact the whole person.

Join our expert panel to learn how primary care, gynecology, and urogynecology work together to provide women with the answers and care they need.

Featuring:
Dr. Priya Ponnaiyan, Family Medicine
Dr. Pooja Uppalapati, Gynecologic Surgery
Dr. Briana Walton, Urogynecology

https://ow.ly/JnjC50XICkQ

12/12/2025

Our first NICU Reunion was a heartfelt celebration of resilience, connection, and the incredible journeys of our NICU graduates.

Families returned to the UM Capital Region Medical Center to reconnect with the care teams who supported them during their earliest days. The afternoon featured warm conversations, joyful reunions, children’s activities, food, and a lively photo booth that helped capture new memories.

Thank you to every family who joined us and to our dedicated NICU team for making this reunion so meaningful. We look forward to many more moments of celebration.

If you’d like to support the ongoing work of our NICU and make a difference for families in our community, please consider donating to the UM Capital Region Health Foundation: https://www.umms.org/capital/giving/donations.

12/10/2025

Lung health is something we rely on every day but often overlook. Conditions like COPD, asthma, and lung cancer affect millions each year, and too many cases go undiagnosed until it’s advanced.

Listen to the WHUR 96.3 interview with our own Dr. Ashutosh Sachdeva and Dr. Sunil Swami as they share warning signs, the importance of early screening, and practical steps to protect your lungs.

https://ow.ly/AzCb50XGze3

12/09/2025

Our team was honored to welcome back NICU graduates and their families for a special reunion. We cherished reconnecting with former patients and celebrating their incredible progress. Thank you to NBC Washington for being there to share the story.

Workers at UM Capital Region Medical Center got to reunite with some of the children they once cared for in the NICU. News4’s Jessica Albert was there.

12/07/2025

Healthy lungs start with prevention. Simple lifestyle habits can reduce your risk of chronic conditions, improve lung capacity, and make daily life easier:

- Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke
- Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet
- Stay hydrated
- Get vaccinated for flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19
- Schedule regular check-ups

Take the first step toward healthier lungs—find a pulmonary specialist today: umcapitalregion.org/lunghealth

12/06/2025

The holidays are about joy and togetherness — but the season can also mean added stress and disrupted routines.

With a little extra care and by listening to your body, you can protect your heart and enjoy this holiday season to the fullest.

https://health.umms.org/2025/11/05/protecting-your-heart-during-the-holidays/

12/05/2025

Honoring World AIDS Day with awareness, education, and community connection.

Our research team hosted a tabling event featuring an HIV Awareness Trivia Game, red ribbons, and prizes to spark meaningful conversations about prevention and support.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Every interaction brings us one step closer to ending the HIV epidemic.

12/03/2025

A flu shot doesn’t just protect you—it protects the people around you. Hear from Family Medicine physician Dr. L. Latéy Bradford as she shares why getting vaccinated is so important for both you and the people you care about.

umcapitalregion.org/familymedicine