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08/11/2025

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨

A new episode of the Practical Parenting podcast has been released. The Practical Parenting podcast is hosted by Theresa Nguyen, MD, MS, FAAP, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and co-host Krystina Wales. As summer brings more outdoor fun for our kids, it also brings a new set of challenges for their skin. From the sun and sweat to bugs and plants, summer can cause a variety of rashes and skin conditions. Understanding how to identify, prevent, and treat common summertime skin issues can ensure your child stays comfortable and protected.

Subscribe to our "Practical Parenting" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts (Amazon Music, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube). www.gbmc.org/podcast

08/11/2025

Last week, Gilchrist Cares and Inova (Northern Virginia’s premier nonprofit healthcare system) announced a strategic joint venture to expand compassionate, integrated hospice care into Northern Virginia. Dr. Chessare shares more about this exciting partnership in his latest post on A Healthy Dialogue. https://ahealthydialogue.blogspot.com/

08/11/2025

Celebrate Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week with Big Savings at The Corner Shop!
From Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15, enjoy 30% off all clothing—men’s, women’s, and children’s—on hangers. Don’t miss this chance to stock up and save during one of the biggest clothing sales of the season!

💌 The Corner Shop at GBMC
📍 Located in the GBMC main hospital lobby
🕰 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
📞 Call us at: 443-849-2135

Exclusions -- GBMC logo merchandise, clearance items, and previous sales

08/10/2025

Congratulations to Detective Scott Kilpatrick, GBMC SAFE, Domestic Violence & Child Protection Program’s law enforcement partner, on receiving the 2025 Bill Walsh Outstanding Service Award at the Crimes Against Children Conference in Dallas, Texas. This honor reflects his commitment to protecting children and supporting survivors. We’re grateful for our partnership with Detective Kilpatrick and the Baltimore County Police Department, whose work is vital in responding to sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking with compassion and care.

08/09/2025

Did you know the GBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP) is nationally accredited by the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)—the gold standard from the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS - The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

What this means for our patients:
- Verified safety and quality standards
- Lower complication rates and better outcomes than non-accredited centers
- All three GBMC bariatric surgeons individually verified through MBSAQIP
- Recognition as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner for our ongoing commitment to excellence

Whether you’re beginning or continuing your weight-loss journey, you can trust that COMP delivers compassionate, expert care at every step. Schedule a consultation today. https://bit.ly/4jhCgUC

08/08/2025

🎓 On July 3, eleven Certified Nursing Assistants completed GBMC’s competitive NST Bridge Program, earning their Patient Care Technician (PCT) certifications after intensive training that began in April.

Offered in partnership with CCBC, the program requires an application, interviews, and a manager recommendation—ensuring our graduates are ready to excel on inpatient units across the hospital.

Join us in congratulating this outstanding class of new PCTs! 👏🩺

08/03/2025

GBMC’s Sheila K. Riggs Radiation Oncology Center offers advanced, compassionate cancer care in a modern space designed for patient comfort. With six exam rooms adjacent to consultation suites, calming technology like Vision RT for head and neck patients, and the latest tools, including a Linear TrueBeam Accelerator and enhanced CT Sim/HDR suite. Nationally recognized, board-certified radiation oncologists, such as Dr. Geoffrey Neuner, have decades of experience delivering top-tier treatment with comfort and compassion. www.gbmc.org/cancer

08/02/2025

Join the team at Hospice of Washington County.

Join our compassionate team! Hospice of Washington County is hiring a Bereavement Counselor Specialist. For more information call (301) 791-6360 or visit https://hospiceofwc.org/about-us/careers! Applicants with Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, School Counseling, or related field are invited to apply and join the team! If you’re ready to bring your expertise and heart to a fulfilling role, apply today!
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08/01/2025

👀 Watch the video to learn how precautions—like never taking your eyes off little ones, teaching swim skills, using life jackets, and designating a dedicated “water watcher”—can make all the difference.
Enjoy summer safely together 🎥 https://bit.ly/45tkuZU

with the heat and humidty of summer the joys and dangers of water.. from pools hot tubs lakes and streams to the concern of drowning.

08/01/2025

This week marked the retirement of Carolyn Candiello, Senior Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety for nearly 15 years. Dr. Chessare reflects on her career and the impact she has made on our health system in his latest post on A Healthy Dialogue. https://ahealthydialogue.blogspot.com/

08/01/2025

August 1 kicks off World Breastfeeding Week! 🎉
Shout-out to GBMC’s amazing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants—our breastfeeding champions! From latching help to supply support, they make the early days of parenting smoother and healthier. Let’s celebrate their care, expertise, and dedication—at GBMC and beyond! 💚

08/01/2025

🐾 Meet Olivia — GBMC’s newest (and furriest) team member! 💛
This sweet 2-year-old yellow lab is more than just a cuddle buddy. Olivia plays a vital role at GBMC, comforting children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or medical emergencies. Whether she’s offering a paw during a forensic interview or snuggling beside a nervous patient in the ER, Olivia helps bring calm, courage, and compassion to the healing process.

Watch how Olivia is making a powerful difference in young lives every day. 🐶💚
🎥 https://bit.ly/3IV5lrG

The Greater Baltimore Medical Center added a new member to its care team in a 2-year-old yellow lab named Olivia to help children while they are in the hospital.