GBMC Health Partners Drive-Thru Flu Vaccinations
GBMC Health Partners is offering its annual Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination program starting September 21, 2020
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Geoffrey Neuner
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Creating Space for You and Your Loved Ones
The next step in realizing GBMC's vision is to improve our inpatient facilities and our cancer center.
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One Location, One Team, One Transformational Donor
Sandy Berman watched numerous friends and family members go through a cancer journey at GBMC. And while her respect for the team, gratitude for positive outcomes, and support of services only grew stronger with time, there was one thing that wouldn’t leave her mind.
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New Cancer Center Coming to GBMC
Thanks to a transformational lead gift from Sandra and Malcolm Berman, GBMC HealthCare will begin construction on the Sandra R. Berman Pavilion in spring 2023 to create a new home for the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC.
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GBMC Board Members Achieve 25 Percent of Campaign Goal
For an organization, there can be no greater showing of commitment and confidence than the strong financial support of its board members. The Promise Project is where it is today because 100 percent of the GBMC Board of Directors stepped forward to give.
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Three Leaders Behind The Promise Project
Being patient-centered means taking the needs of patients, families, and those who care for them into account at every turn – including in construction and building design. For The Promise Project, a dedicated team is focusing on listening to those needs, incorporating them into the design, and ensuring communication is streamlined across the process.
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A New Face of GBMC
Patients today face complex conditions, requiring the expertise of a team of medical specialists, but also a holistic approach where patients benefit from the presence and support of family, caregivers, and spiritual advisors. The approach of The Promise Project starts with understanding who our patients are now and who they will be in the future, then building a facility to respond to that need.
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WATCH: The Promise Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
Fueled by the overwhelming generosity of our community, The Promise Project will bring two historic advancements to GBMC.
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Kahlert Foundation Continues Commitment to Community
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Planning Team Sees Thoughtfulness and Intention Come Together at Groundbreaking
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Why in-person learning is vital for children’s health
A new school year is starting, and the uncertainty that accompanied 2020 continues. Anthony Chico, DO, Medical Director of Emergency Psychiatry at GBMC HealthCare, says while the transition from virtual to in-person learning might not be easy for everyone, it is vitally important for children.
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More than leukemia: Common blood disorders treated by hematologists
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August 25: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 25, 2021.
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Answering Questions about Heat-Related Illness
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Midday Maryland - Treating Common Summer Wounds
Dr. Jennifer Heller discusses how to treat common summer wounds on Midday Maryland
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Nearly New Sale with Bonnie and Ken Kaplan
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Nearly New Sale with April Asuncion Higgins
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. Held twice each year, it raises approximately $250,000 annually, contributing significant dollars to patient care delivered by GBMC Healthcare.
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Nearly New Sale with Yuliya Klopouh
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. See what Yuliya Klopouh, PharmD, MH thinks about this amazing event and learn about what things you can find!
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Hope for People Living with Low Vision
Low vision, which is different than legal blindness, affects more people than you may expect, including children. One in six adults over 45 has low vision, while one in four people over 75 are living with low vision.
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The Time is Now to Plan Back-to-School Sleep Routines
With summer vacations and family trips (jam-packed with late nights!) soon ending, GBMC clinicians want to remind parents that now is the best time to re-establish bedtime routines
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Nearly New Sale with Michael Stein
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. See what Mike Stein, thinks about this amazing event and learn about what things you can find!
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Nearly New Sale with Brian Riemer
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. See what Brian Riemer thinks about this amazing event and learn about what things you can find!
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Nearly New Sale with Christopher Greenawalt
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. See what Christopher Greenawalt, MD, thinks about this amazing event and learn about what things you can find!
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Nearly New Sale with Deborah Higgins, RN
The Nearly New Sale is a longstanding tradition at GBMC and has been a hugely successful fundraising event thanks to the generosity and support of our donors and patrons. Held twice each year, it raises approximately $250,000 annually, contributing significant dollars to patient care delivered by GBMC Healthcare.
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Zhuoyan Li
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What's for Lunch at School?
Back to school also means back to making decisions for your child’s lunch. Packing the same lunch daily can be boring for both the parent and the child.
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August 5: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 5, 2021.
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Kids Masking in School
Recommendations for universal masking in schools is highly suggested for a number of reasons, especially since a significant portion of the student population is not eligible for vaccination against COVID-19
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GBMC is Part of Bond-Burdette-Tompkins Family and Keeps Theirs Together
Serious illness and healthcare decision making is often a family affair. And for the Bond-Burdette-Tompkins family, giving is done together. So, it makes sense that the family’s giving to healthcare would follow suit.
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Kruti Patel
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Stephanie Boblooch Discusses Cleft Lip and Palate at GBMC
Stephanie Boblooch, Team Coordinator and Social Worker at Greater Baltimore Cleft Lip and Palate discusses what Cleft Lip and Palate is.
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Evolving radiation treatments focus on patient experience
Radiation treatment consists of focused X-ray therapy based on the patient's anatomy and where the cancer is located. It starts with a consultation with one of the Radiation Oncology physicians in the Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC to determine candidacy. From there, a simulation appointment is scheduled. During the simulation, or "treatment planning" appointment, personal immobilization devices are utilized.
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How primary care doctors are helping patients manage their mental health
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Precision medicine and genetic testing for improved cancer treatments
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GBMC HealthCare has been voted the BEST!
In the latest edition of the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore's Child magazine, GBMC HealthCare has been recognized as the best in several disciplines! We are so grateful for our community's support and for our hardworking staff who tirelessly care for patients each and every day.
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Survivorship program helps patients better cope with a cancer diagnosis
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July 1: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 1, 2021.
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Local Couple Joins Yaggy Society with Estate Gift
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Nearly New Sale with Becky Stover
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Midday Maryland - Interview with Dr. Susan Aucott
Susan Wright Aucott, MD, Director of Neonatology at GBMC, describes the services available in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and talks about the upcoming Father’s Day 5K.
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June 16: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 16, 2021.
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Facebook Live - Mental Health
Christopher Toth, MSBS, PA-C, from GBMC Health Partners at Jarrettsville and Megan Knight from WMAR-2 News, discuss depression and mental health.
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Child Life Specialists in the NICU
Having a child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an incredibly stressful experience for parents and families. GBMC offers multiple resources to help lessen that burden and make a family’s stay as comfortable as possible.
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Robert Donegan
Dr. Donegan, medical oncologist, discusses cancer prevention and survivorship.
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Sixth Annual Art of Nursing Celebration, a Rockin' Good Time
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It's Been a Wonderful Year of Your Support for Our Employees
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Clinical Staff Practice Lifesaving Care in SIM Center
Lives are often saved in the ICU, but this case was particularly noteworthy because a multidisciplinary team had recently practiced the exact procedure in GBMC’s Simulation Innovation Learning Center.
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Virtual Walk a Mile Driven By Connection and Community
This year, GBMC’s virtual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes engaged more than 250 participants who collectively walked/ran a total of 5,028 miles — almost double the event’s goal of 2,891 miles. In addition to miles logged, 556 community donations were made for a total of more than $80,000 raised in support of victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.
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New Volunteer Auxiliary Board President Rick Pierce Loves Learning
As the world begins opening back up and volunteers are permitted back inside GBMC, Rick Pierce looks forward to leading through the recovery process, representing “such dedicated volunteers who bring so much talent and energy” and, of course, learning.
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June 3, 2021: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 3, 2021
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Father's Day 5K benefits caregiving and treatment at NICU nursery
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New Research Into Melanoma Treatments at GBMC
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Prices Make Transformational Gift to GBMC’s Promise Project
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How to Prevent an Event More Common Than Heart Attacks and Strokes
The risk of falls and fractures increases steadily as we age. Osteoporosis or bone weakening is a silent disease; so the first time most people know they have weak bones is when they fall and break one. Our mission at the GBMC Healthy Bones program is to help you prevent fractures, particularly hip and spine fractures, which can be life changing.
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How GBMC grows nurses into leaders
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Dr. Hennessee Answers Questions About Teens and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Jonatha Hennessee, DO, answers a local teen's questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and its safety and effectiveness.
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Senator Chris West and Dr Chessare discuss COVID-19 vaccines
Recently, Senator Chris West (District 42) sat down with GBMC HealthCare President and CEO, Dr. John Chessare to discuss the COVID vaccines.
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Midday Maryland - Nursing at GBMC
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Behind the Scenes of GBMC's State-of-the-Art Simulation Innovation Center
The 4,000-square-foot center is home to replicas of multiple types of hospital environments and hi-fidelity mannekins that mimic living patients.
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Mei Tang
Dr. Tang discusses lung cancer diagnosis, the different types of lung cancer, and GBMC’s clinical trials program.
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Making the hospital less scary for children
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The treatment and prevention of gynecological cancers
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Free GBMC vein screening saves patient's life
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April 29: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 29, 2021.
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Learn about Tattoo and Hair Removal Services at GBMC
Esther Kim, CRNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, Laser Hair and Tattoo Removal Specialist, talks about the service available in the Vein Center at GBMC.
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How the Dance Center is changing the way doctors communicate with patients
To help minimize the need for invasive treatments like surgery and radiation, Dr. Masroor and his colleagues prioritize early detection and care to yield the best possible outcomes.
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GBMC Voices - Ep. 22 - Erin Hudson
Meet Erin Hudson, Performance Improvement and Innovation Manager at GBMC.
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Debunking the myths surrounding colonoscopies
This year, the American Cancer Society lowered the colorectal cancer screening age recommendation from 50 to 45 to help save more lives. But even with information on the benefits of colonoscopies readily available, myths surrounding the procedure still exist.
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Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. Farzad Masroor
Dr. Farzad A. Masroor, Head & Neck Surgeon in the Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center at GBMC answered questions and concerns about head and neck cancer.
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April 15: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 15, 2021.
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Valerie Weir Discusses about the SAFE and Domestic Violence Program at GBMC
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Crossing the "O-Line"
It is commonly known that being overweight is related to health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure, but did you know that it can also put you at a higher risk for cancer, arthritis, sleep disorders, vascular disease, and more?
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Midday Maryland - Free Vein Screening
The Vein Center at GBMC offers expertise and technology to address the entire spectrum of venous issues – from the diagnosis and treatment of serious conditions like varicose veins to cosmetic procedures like sclerotherapy.
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Expert Provides Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Boost Immune System (Infographic)
Out immune system's job is to protect us from infection, and whether we are trying to ward off the common cold, seasonal flu or COVID-19, we need our immune system functioning at its best.
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April 1: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 1, 2021.
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Spotlighting HERstory: Celebrating Women's History Month - Kim
Kim Blay is a neonatal advanced practitioner who supports the Child Life Program at GBMC. Giving and compassionate, she serves all children, no matter who they are. Regardless of their age, color, or creed, if a child is in need, she is one of the first to volunteer her help.
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Spotlighting HERstory: Celebrating Women's History Month - Johanna
Johanna Supensky has been a GBMC HealthCare employee for 23 years. Johanna’s compassion for her department and colleagues, along with her zest for life, shines through every interaction.
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Dr. John Chessare WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021
Dr. John Chessare discusses the state of the pandemic in Maryland, the vaccination rollout, and how preventive healthcare saves lives.
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Dr. Theresa Nguyen WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021
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 Townhall.
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Dr. Theodore Bailey WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021
Dr. Bailey, MD, JD, MA, answers questions about variants, vaccines, and how safe people are once they are vaccinated.
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Dr. Neri Cohen WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021
Dr. Neri Cohen discusses telehealth and how it has improved over the course of the pandemic on WBAL's Coronavirus Townhall.
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John Saunders, MD Gives Because of Seeing Patient-First in Action
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Spotlighting HERstory: Celebrating Women's History Month - Amy
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Spotlighting HERstory: Celebrating Women's History Month - Tyra
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March 18: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 18, 2021
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Midday Maryland - Children and the Pandemic
It's no surprise that children across the country are experiencing increased anxiety and depression caused by the pandemic. Isolation from friends and family members coupled with virtual schooling has taken a toll on both adults and children.
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Colorectal Cancer Explained by Dr. Joseph DiRocco
Dr. DiRocco expertly performs the latest endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries to make life better for his patients.
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7 Facts From a Sleep Expert That May Surprise You (Infographic)
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Requards Elevate Radiation Oncology
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COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know
The introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine brought mixed feelings to the start of the new year. While some see the vaccine as the beginning of the end of the pandemic, there are many questions to answer, steps to take, and obstacles to overcome before the pandemic can be declared “over.”
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Record Number of Employees Awarded Scholarships for Continuing Education
On January 13, a record 52 recipients at GBMC were awarded scholarships from the T. Rowe Price Family Education Fund in a virtual ceremony. The Education Fund was founded in 1973 by the Price family. Tom Price, an exceptionally dedicated GBMC volunteer, and the legacy of his family’s commitment to education lives on at GBMC through these scholarships.
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Passing of a Legend: Robert Bond Welch, MD
Robert Bond Welch, MD, renowned ophthalmologist and former Chair of the GBMC Department of Ophthalmology, died on January 5, 2021 at Blakehurst Retirement Community. The former Annapolis resident was 93.
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March 4: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH
Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 4, 2021
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