University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

12/11/2025

Have you signed up for the community blood drive on Wednesday, December 17?

We will be holding a blood drive at UM St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, December 17, from 11 am – 4 pm.

Without you, saving lives is impossible! Schedule your life saving donation today: https://www.umms.org/sjmc/community/blood-drives

12/09/2025

UM St. Joseph Medical Group welcomes board-certified colore**al surgeon Bryan Buckingham, MD. Dr. Buckingham has a special clinical interest in colore**al cancer and offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a full range of colon and re**al conditions.

Dr. Buckingham sees patients in Towson and Owings Mills. Learn more: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/dr-evan-bryan-buckingham-md-1821417635

12/08/2025

Taking fish oil for heart health? It’s best to talk with your doctor first. UM St. Joseph cardiologist Dr. Jeremy Po***ck offers insight into the effectiveness and risks of these supplements. “It’s important that you consult your cardiologist before taking any medicines or supplements that could affect your heart health.” PARADE Magazine

Cardiologists explain why it's useless at best and potentially dangerous.

12/05/2025

Every sore throat deserves attention — but care looks different for kids and adults.

👧 Children + Teens: Always get checked for strep.
🧑 Adults: Rest, hydrate and use OTC pain relievers.

Unsure what’s causing your sore throat? Check out this helpful resource: https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

12/04/2025

Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Brian Shiu is an orthopedic surgeon at Towson Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Shiu specializes in comprehensive care of shoulder, elbow and sports medicine conditions.

Check out Dr. Shiu’s videos:

Meet Dr. Brian Shiu, a shoulder and elbow specialist at Towson Orthopaedic Associates and UM St. Joseph Medical Center.

12/03/2025

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited heart condition that is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people – but anybody can have HCM. UM St. Joseph cardiologist Dr. Jeremy Po***ck offers information about symptoms, diagnosis and the best treatment for HCM. “Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy sounds scary,” he says. “But it’s important to remember that with careful monitoring and a comprehensive treatment plan, it’s very treatable. Most people can live a healthy, long life with the diagnosis.” PARADE Magazine

Plus, two sisters share their experience with the disease.

12/01/2025

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden illness or death — often before you know there’s a problem. Learn the warning signs of CO poisoning, the most common sources and the simple steps that can help protect your family from this preventable danger: https://health.umms.org/2025/11/18/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-what-you-should-know/

11/30/2025

Smoking is socially unacceptable and expensive. Consider the amount of money you’ll save when you quit–including the decreased health and life insurance costs. Looking for ways to quit, check out these resources: https://health.umms.org/2019/09/24/how-to-quit-smoking/

11/29/2025

Antibiotics only help with bacterial infections like strep, not viral sore throats.

If symptoms persist more than a few days, visit your local urgent care or primary care provider to get tested and treated appropriately.

11/28/2025

One quick and easy way to make a difference in someone’s life is by donating blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives. Join us for a blood drive at UM St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 17, from 11 am – 4 pm.

Schedule your life-saving donation today: https://www.umms.org/sjmc/community/blood-drives

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you! We are incredibly thankful to be able to care for our community every day. As we gather with friends and family, let's pause to give thanks for our health and blessings this holiday season. We wish you, your loved ones and our entire UMMS family a joyous and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

11/26/2025

Sharing Our Bounty: UM St. Joseph recently hosted a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting 964 pounds of non-perishable food to support the Assistance Center of Towson Churches, an ecumenical consortium of 50 area churches that provides vital help to those in need. We’re proud to partner with the Assistance Center of Towson Churches to help make our community stronger, healthier and better together.