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Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 20, 2022....
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with hospitals statewide and the Maryland National Guard, is opening or expanding the hours of operation at COVID-19 te...
Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on February 3, 2022....
Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 20, 2022....
Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 12, 2022....
Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 5, 2022....
In response to the need for additional COVID-19 testing, GBMC Health Partners is now offering PCR (not rapid) COVID-19 tests at our Padonia Plus location....
Dr. Chessare delivers an update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 30, 2021....
There might be a lot of unknowns surrounding COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, but thanks to biology and infectious disease research, we do know vaccines are effective at prev...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 23, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 8, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 28, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on September 24, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 25, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 5, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 1, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 16, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 3, 2021...
Dr. Jonatha Hennessee, DO, answers a local teen's questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and its safety and effectiveness....
Recently, Senator Chris West (District 42) sat down with GBMC HealthCare President and CEO, Dr. John Chessare to discuss the COVID vaccines....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 29, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 15, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 1, 2021....
Dr. Bailey, MD, JD, MA, answers questions about variants, vaccines, and how safe people are once they are vaccinated....
Dr. John Chessare discusses the state of the pandemic in Maryland, the vaccination rollout, and how preventive healthcare saves lives....
Dr. Theresa Nguyen discusses the importance of children's mental health and what parents can do to help their children stay healthy during the pandemic on WBAL's Coronavirus T...
Dr. Neri Cohen discusses telehealth and how it has improved over the course of the pandemic on WBAL's Coronavirus Townhall....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 18, 2021...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 4, 2021...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on February 18, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on February 4, 2021....
Dr. Bailey answers questions about the differences between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, vaccine development, and why some safety recommendations have changed over time....
Dr. Chessare joined WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to explain local COVID-19 vaccine distribution and how GBMC is responding to the ever-changing situation....
Dr. Doran talks about the pandemic’s effect on children’s mental health and the importance of safe in-person learning....
Karoll Cortez, MD, MHS, FACP, Infectious Disease physician at GBMC, participated in WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to talk about COVID-19 treatment, vaccines, and the new v...
Emergency medicine physician, William Zirkin, MD, who was the first person at GBMC to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, participated in WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to describe...
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 21, 2021....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 6, 2021....
GBMC HealthCare is excited to have begun the first phase of the State’s plan for COVID-19 vaccine administration....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 23, 2020....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 10, 2020....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on November 20, 2020....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on November 12, 2020....
Mark Fisher, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, current situation in the Emergency Department (ED) and provide advice for when people should seek emergency care....
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 28, 2020....
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....
Dr. Ted Bailey discusses the current condition of COVID-19 in Maryland 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....
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....
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....
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...
Meet Tremonte, Medical Assistant at GBMC working at the COVID-19 pre-surgical testing tents....
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....
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....
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...
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...
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 21, 2020....
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...
Researchers across the country continue to study the virus and can now positively attribute new symptoms to COVID-19....
Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 6, 2020...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
