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Physicians & Care Providers
GBMC HealthCare, Inc. includes: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Gilchrist, Greater Baltimore Health Alliance, and GBMC Health Partners.
To every patient, every time, we will provide the care that we would want for our own loved ones. Learn more...
During this time of recovery, your health and safety remain our top priorities. See what we're doing to keep you safe...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 15, 2020....
While influenza (flu) and the coronavirus (COVID-19) have some similarities, it is important to remember that they are not the same disease, and each affects the body differen...
Dr. Bailey provides clarity about vaccinations and testing and gives advice for returning to sports on WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall....
Dr. Nguyen talks about the challenges of virtual learning and urge parents to get their children vaccinated for the flu....
Dr. Chessare discusses how Maryland is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, what GBMC is doing to prepare for a second wave of COVID-19, and his recent discussion with Dr. Anthony ...
Dr. Tucker talks on WBAL NewsRadio about the steps the hospital continues to take to protect patients and why it’s important for people to come and receive the care they need....
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While the COVID-19 crisis presented huge challenges to the healthcare system, it also provided opportunities for innovation in the field of patient care. Read how The Cochlear...
A recent study from Duke University has raised questions about neck gaiters and whether or not they serve as effective face coverings for fighting COVID-19....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on September 3, 2020....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 19, 2020....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 6, 2020....
Dr. Chessare, MD, MPH, discusses COVID-19 through a townhall with WBAL News Radio....
Dr. Timothy Doran discusses about safety of children returning back to school with WBAL News Radio....
As the new school year approaches, families are facing concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their children’s learning and physical and mental wellbeing....
Dr. Ted Bailey discusses the current condition of COVID-19 in Maryland with WBAL News Radio...
It’s no secret that summer looks very different this year. But with vacation season in full swing, many are left wondering how to safely enjoy their upcoming trip....
Maryland's numbers might be decreasing, and businesses might be reopening, but the virus has not gone away. Nurses in the ICU continue to see patients every day, at the worst ...
The use of face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 has become a common part of our daily routine. But as summer progresses and temperatures rise, many have become resistant ...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 21, 2020....
During one of the most stressful and unpredictable periods in our lifetime, the normal/typical activities and events that help us get through each day are no longer available ...
Dr. Brookland discusses GBMC's response to COVID-19 and how the pandemic is affecting cancer patients....
Together, we can get through this pandemic....
Tanvi Shah, MD, talks about the symptoms of eye strain and computer vision syndrome, which may occur due to increased screen time during COVID-19....
Dr. Melvin Blanchard provides advice for relieving skin irritation caused by wearing a face mask....
Dr. Tucker talks about the importance of ongoing care for chronic conditions and preventative procedures during COVID-19....
Dr. Black, Geriatrician at Gilchrist, explains the effects of isolation on seniors and when it is safe to visit your loved ones....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 9, 2020....
COVID-19 has been the primary focus of healthcare systems for several months now. As the country re-opens and becomes accustomed to a new normal, many people are facing import...
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the lives of people everywhere. While society adjusts to the new normal, certain groups must take extra precautions during even the mo...
Carolyn Candiello, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety at GBMC, explains why it’s critical to continue receiving medical care and talked about the community’s reactio...
Felicity Kirby, RN, BSN, OCN, Survivorship Nurse Coordinator at GBMC, discusses oncology support services, survivorship, and how COVID-19 has affected cancer patients....
In 2019, GBMC started offering telehealth video visits between providers and a small group of patients. When telehealth launched, Dr. Motter-Mast’s team’s goal was for each GB...
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, but at GBMC, providing patient care by phone or video visit is nothing new....
Meet Tremonte, Medical Assistant at GBMC working at the COVID-19 pre-surgical testing tents....
Dr. Doran answers questions about children’s care during the pandemic and gives advice to parents as the state reopens....
Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, Infection Control Practitioner at GBMC, describes the progress being made with testing and provide advice for staying safe as the state reopens....
Dr. Chessare talks about why it’s critical for people to come to the hospital when they need medical care and what GBMC is doing to keep patients safe....
For many, telehealth has become the new normal in medical care, but some are concerned about how well it will work for them....
A letter from the COVID-19 nurses at GBMC....
In response to the crisis, Erin Pilson, MS, RN, CNOR, Education Specialist in Perioperative and Endoscopy Services at GBMC HealthCare, and the team in the General Operating Ro...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 11, 2020....
Erica Cerquetti, CRNP, integrative medicine and palliative care nurse at GBMC and Gilchrist, talks about the mental health effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and p...
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have had to move to a new workplace – their own home....
Lynn Arenson, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, and Kelly Potter, BSN, RNC-NIC, are Education Specialists for Maternal Child Health at GBMC. They provide extensive training to nurses in Lab...
Recently, the members of Boy Scout Troop 35 took the time to create a video to share their support. Thank you to the members of Boy Scout Troop 35 for your kind words of appre...
Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have had to find new ways to manage their health without leaving their home. For this reason, telehealth video visits have...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every hospital’s supply chain. Sustaining medical supplies such as N95 and ear loop masks, surgical ties, gowns, ...
On a typical day, GBMC’s Center for Nursing Excellence provides continuous improvement and educational opportunities for GBMC’s nursing staff to advance their knowledge, devel...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 3, 2020....
As the conversation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shifts to re-opening, many remain concerned about their safety in public....
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 28, 2020....
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way healthcare is provided to patients – creating both challenges and new successes. Dr. Motter-Mast explains how GBMC HealthC...
Dr. Blanchard provides tips for staying safe and being comfortable while wearing a mask this summer....
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and school closures across the nation, the amount of time children and adolescents spend online has increased significantly. From onl...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 21, 2020....
Meet Austin, IT Project Manager at GBMC, who works directly with COVID-19 patients and connecting them virtually with their friends and family....
GBMC is a safe place, please do not stay at home if you need care....
When asked how she feels about these changes, Emily expressed, “Although the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some fear and uncertainty, I am so proud of our families for their re...
Reverend Sandy Rector of GBMC Spiritual Support Services discussed how they are supporting patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic....
With millions staying at home to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and intimate partner violence are being put i...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 14, 2020....
On March 27, 2020, the lives of the nurses on Unit 48 were forever changed....
This year would have been our 5th annual celebration. Unfortunately, it was not possible to safely gather our entire nursing staff, so we decided to hold a surprise virtual ce...
As we enter the ninth week of the new environment created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, GBMC HealthCare and WBAL Radio teamed up to present a second Coronavirus Town...
What does it feel like to learn that your first child will be born during a pandemic? Tara Brown and Ari Mittleman know better than most....
As people continue to stay home due to COVID-19 and elective procedures are postponed, telehealth video visits are great alternatives for non-emergent issues. The Vein Center ...
Yesterday, Governor Larry Hogan announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities. While it may seem that we are movin...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 6, 2020...
Researchers across the country continue to study the virus and can now positively attribute new symptoms to COVID-19....
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created much speculation among communities and in the media. Unfortunately, misinformation in this case can be dangerous to people’s he...
Ashley Tote, RN, has been a member of the GBMC family for many years, serving in a number of different roles, but most recently as a nurse on Unit 38. When GBMC HealthCare beg...
Human trafficking isn’t a topic most people think about. It seems like something that only happens on TV – not in Maryland – but that assumption couldn’t be more wrong....
While the stay-at-home order is intended to protect people from the coronavirus, it unfortunately puts some at more risk. GBMC's SAFE & DV Program is here to help....
Guidelines for social distancing may have changed the way presentations are given, but that has not stopped the SAFE and DV team....
For the past two months, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been the focus of healthcare news, but that doesn’t mean other health issues have disappeared....
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, GBMC has been working 24/7 to keep the community and its employees healthy and safe. Along wit the amazing donations and support ...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 29, 2020....
As a financial professional, sewing isn’t typically a part of Insung Kim’s daily schedule – until now....
Dr. Chico, Medical Director of Emergency Psychiatry at GBMC talked about what each of us can do to maintain balance during the COVID-19 pandemic....
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives all around the world, increasing stress and anxiety to exceptionally high levels. Rachna Raisinghani, MD, Chair of Emergency Psychiat...
We’re all dealing with the anxiety of living during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for people in the hospital and their loved ones, those feelings can be even more intense....
GBMC chaplain, Saundra Rector, talked about ways that parents can help their children through this difficult time....
There truly hasn’t been anything like this pandemic in our lifetimes, and the uncertainty is putting a strain on many people’s mental health. While each person copes different...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 23, 2020....
Join Christina Penny with Active Life at GBMC as she goes over some activities to work on your core at home during (and after!) quarantine....
Join Christina Penny, a doctor of physical therapy at Active Life Physical Therapy at GBMC, to go over some exercises of flexibility that you can do at home during (and after!...
Have you found yourself snacking more now that you’re at home? We’d all like to think that we’ll use our extra time to eat better and exercise more, but that’s easier said tha...
A 20-minute walking workout incorporating the use of hand weights....
To all of the GBMC HealthCare heroes, on the front lines and behind the scenes, thank you for your dedication and commitment....
At a time when our community is asked to stay home, GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) and Domestic Violence (DV) Program knows that home may not always be the ...
On Monday, April 20, 2020, Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, Clinical Program Manager for GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) and Domestic Violence (DV) Pro...
Weeks ago, we were thrilled to receive touching letters of encouragement for our staff and patients written by Bella Grace Young, 9 and Nicholas Young, 6 (pictured above). At ...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 16, 2020....
Improper use of a face covering could put you at a greater risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and spreading the disease to others....
Ray Lewis encourages the "true warriors" in a message to all healthcare heroes during COVID-19...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seems to become more complicated every day and it’s difficult to know fact from fiction. To help clarify, Dr. Bailey called in to WBAL Radi...
Matt Stover personally thanks everyone at GBMC HealthCare fighting COVID-19....
To help with the many needs of our employees during these trying times, GBMC created the Healthcare Workers Fund on March 20. In just 20 days, the community has stepped up to ...
While telehealth is a simple tool for certain doctors’ appointments, it can be much more complicated for patients with specialized needs....
Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher, Rick Dempsey, sent out a special message to the Healthcare workers at GBMC thanking them for their services, and reminding us how we can do o...
The Hospital Incident Command Center team is responsible for coordinating all internal activities, action plans, resources and education as well as coordinating efforts with a...
Physicians are on the frontlines of this crisis. They chose this profession, but they are also humans, too. Especially during this time, we celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30...
While it may look different during these unprecedented times, we are still here to provide health, healing, and hope to our community....
Known by many as the fearless superhero without a cape, Dr. David Vitberg provides care to the most severely ill patients at GBMC as the Director of the Division of Medical an...
The simple answer: there’s too much we don’t know....
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 9, 2020....
Sometimes we just need a moment to relax and watch some pointless television to take our mind off things. With everything that is going on in the world, it can be hard to sepa...
While a face covering sounds like it is the same thing as a mask, there is a critical difference – one can be used in a medical setting and the other cannot....
On Friday, April 3, 2020, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt addressed how COVID-19 is affecting those in situations involving domestic violence and ways that thes...
Dr. Theodore Bailey, Chief, Infectious Diseases at GBMC, talks with To Your Health host, John Lazarou, about what we’ve learned so far, and what we still need to learn about C...
Our frontline providers (nurses, doctors, environmental and nutrition staff, etc.) are working around-the-clock to provide the best and most compassionate care to our patients...
Dr. Paul Celano discusses the steps that cancer patients can take to lower their risk of contracting COVID-19....
Dr. Robert Donegan discusses the steps that cancer patients can take to lower their risk of contracting COVID-19....
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 1, 2020....
Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, Infection Control Practitioner at GBMC, explains new information that we’re learning about COVID-19 and how you can protect yourself during the outbreak....
Dr. Anthony Chico, Chief, Emergency Psychiatry at GBMC, offers advice for maintaining mental health to those experiencing these symptoms and their loved ones during COVID-19....
Dr. Ruth Horowitz, Chief, Division of Endocrinology at GBMC, answers questions about what precautions you should take and the importance of controlling your blood sugar not on...
Dr. Kevin Ferentz, Chairman of Family Medicine at GBMC, discusses how to manage heart diseases safely throughout the COVID-19 crisis....
A 15 minute upper body work out using hand weights. The video focuses on working the bicep, tricep, and shoulder muscles....
A 20-minute low impact cardio dance work out using easy to follow steps and fun music....
On November 6, 2016, Cole Aris unexpectedly passed away from a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. Cole was an active, fun loving, 8-year-old boy, who loved baseball, fishin...
Melissa Marks Sparrow, MD, FAAP, Chief of Staff at GBMC HealthCare, gives her advice for parents to keep themselves healthy....
Melissa Marks Sparrow, MD, FAAP, Chief of Staff at GBMC HealthCare, describes how GBMC is responding to the COVID-19 crisis....
Dr. Rachel Plotnick, a pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners Pediatric Group, discusses how to protect your children from coronavirus....
Timothy Doran, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics at GBMC, offers suggestions for reducing anxiety in the midst of COVID-19....
With everyone at home doing their part to flatten the curve during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many are left wondering how they can help. We realize that during this ...
The coronavirus is becoming a larger part of our lives every day. While there is much we still don’t know, we are learning more about how the virus affects the body....
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community....
Learn some tips about how to stay safe when ordering or buying food while staying home and practicing social distancing....
Self-care is more important now than ever. GBMC’s Chair of Psychiatry, Dr. Rachna Raisinghani, put together a list of ways to cope with stress during these uncertain times....
According to the CDC, there is no evidence that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is living in food. While the food itself poses no danger, there may be some risk as to how you get i...
Doctors, surgeons, nurses, administrative staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists – these are just some of the frontline providers of this nationwide pandemic. Now...
We’ve detailed some of the most common questions we’ve been hearing and sought out our medical professionals for the answers....
As fear surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak continues to increase, Dr. Rachel Plotnick, a pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners Pediatric Group, spoke with WMAR-2 News to answe...
Self-quarantine and social distancing in our community can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for many survivors of domestic violence, staying home may not be the safest ...
Answers to frequently asked health questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19)....
For those of us with children, the conversations around COVID-19 may be a difficult task. How do we know we’re going to say the right things? Here are some ways for parents to...
Important update about GBMC and the COVID-19 Virus at GBMC on March 18, 2020...
Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, Infection Control Practitioner at GBMC, discusses how the COVID-19 outbreak can affect children....
Sure, the first day is great – you hang out with your pets, lay around, eat your quarantine snacks, watch Netflix, and get a little work done – but as the days go on, you may ...
Dr. Theodore Bailey, MD, JD, MA, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC addresses vaccines and how to properly protect yourself from COVID-19....
John Chessare, MD, MPH, President and CEO of GBMC HealthCare discusses how GBMC is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak....
Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, Infection Control Practitioner at GBMC, discusses how COVID-19 is spread from one person to another....
Join Dr. Ted Bailey, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases at GBMC on WMAR ABC-2. as he discusses some of your questions you have about Coronavirus....
Dr. Theodore Bailey, MD, JD, MA, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC addresses the basics for stopping the spread of COVID-19....
Dr. Bailey, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC discusses coronavirus on WBAL Radio....
Theodore Bailey, MD, JD, MA, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC discusses what you need to know about COVID-19 on 101.9 radio....
