Dedication to Community at Work and Home
Brian and Mary Jo Rogers' three children were born at GBMC. According to Brian, "those days in 1985, 1987 and 1991 were certainly three very happy days for us." Though their children have long since grown and built lives in other places, where it all began will remain a permanent fixture on the walls of GBMC's new structure, The Promise Project.
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GBMC's Dr. Christine Helou discusses uterine fibroids on Midday Maryland
Christine M. Helou, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist at GBMC. Dr. Helou explains uterine fibroids and when to seek help for this potentially painful condition.
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GBMC Health Partners in Baltimore City - Primary Care for the Entire Family
You shouldn’t have to take off from work to see your doctor. Now you can get all the services of GBMC Health Partners Primary Care closer to home in Baltimore City.
Family Focus
Meet the Internal Residency Program at GBMC
The GBMC Internal Medicine Residency Program recognizes the need for primary care physicians who can heal and lead in all corners of the U.S. healthcare space.
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Vaccines - Fact v. Fiction
Dr. Joseph Fuscaldo discusses the importance of vaccines in 2020.
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The Pneumonia Vaccine Explained
Dr. Jerrica Mueller explains the pneumonia vaccine and who benefits from receiving one.
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Why Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot
Dr. Sahayini Kumar discusses the importance of getting a flu vaccine.
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October 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 October 15, 2020.
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The Easiest Way to Prevent Pneumonia
Viruses are undoubtedly at the top of people’s minds lately. You may have heard about viral pneumonia and how its symptoms can be similar to the flu and COVID-19. Did you know there are pneumonias caused by bacteria as well?
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Schedule Your Mammogram!
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many women to miss or delay their annual mammogram screening. Sara Fogarty, DO, Director of the Sandra & Malcolm Berman Comprehensive Breast Care Center at GBMC, explains the importance of scheduling a mammogram and what the hospital is doing to keep patients safe when they come in.
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Christopher Toth, PA, Offers Suggestions to Help Cope with Anxiety
If you or your child have been feeling more anxious lately, you aren't alone. In this time of upheaval, many are experiencing symptoms of anxiety that were not there before. Christopher Toth, PA, primary care provider at GBMC Health Partners - Jarrettsville, spoke about the signs of anxiety and provided tips for managing it.
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Flu Season and COVID-19
GBMC Infection Control Practitioner, Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, discusses the importance of getting the flu vaccine and the possibility of contracting both the flu and COVID-19.
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Townhall COVID-19 with Ted Bailey - October 6, 2020
Dr. Bailey provides clarity about vaccinations and testing and gives advice for returning to sports on WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall.
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Dr. Nguyen Discusses COVID-19 on TownHall Discussion with WBAL Radio
Dr. Nguyen talks about the challenges of virtual learning and urge parents to get their children vaccinated for the flu.
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President and CEO Discusses COVID-19 for WBAL TownHall
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 Fauci on WBAL NewsRadio Townhall.
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COVID-19 Townhall: Dr. Harold J. Tucker on How GBMC is Keeping Patients Safe
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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Understanding the Differences between COVID-19 and Flu
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 differently.
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The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot
Sarah Whiteford, MD, primary care provider at GBMC Health Partners at Padonia, urges the community to get their flu shot and talks about how COVID-19 may impact the upcoming flu season.
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COVID-19 Update on WBAL NewsRadio
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Are You at Risk for Prostate Cancer? What Men Should Know
One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Matthew Boyer, MD, talks about what men need to know about prostate cancer screening and treatment.
Healthy Tips
Why immunizations and vaccines are more important than ever in 2020
This year, more than in years past, it’s important to get the flu vaccine, says Dr. Gregory Small, a primary care physician at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
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BMORE Lifestyle - Prostate Cancer
Matthew Boyer, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist at GBMC, talks about early detection and treatment for prostate cancer.
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Day of Answers: Flu on Midday Maryland
Rachel Plotnick, MD, GBMC Pediatrician explains why it's important to get your kids their flu shots this year. WMAR-2 News Baltimore Day of Answers: Flu
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GBMC Health Partners at Padonia
GBMC Health Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location at the corner of York and Padonia Roads in Lutherville-Timonium! GBMC Health Partners Primary Care – Padonia!
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Fight the Flu
As fall and winter approach, it’s time to talk about influenza, more commonly known as "the flu." This year, the conversation looks different than it has in years past.
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Yaggy Society Member Joins GBMC Keelty Society
By day, Mark Harris is an emergency manager for the Maryland Department of Transportation, coordinating response and recovery related to natural and man-made disasters and special events. Through his philanthropy, he makes sure clinical staff at GBMC have the tools they need to weather their own storms.
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How GBMC’s advance care planning saves families stress in end-of-life decision making
Even in normal times there is nothing easy about making end-of-life decisions for yourself or a loved one. That’s why the Greater Baltimore Medical Center has a dedicated department that deals with Advance Care Planning. Dr. Delia Chiaramonte and her team manage integrative care, palliative medicine, living wills and more at GBMC.
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Using COVID-19 as an Opportunity to Improve Patient Care
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 Implant Center has taken this to heart.
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Early death of Chadwick Boseman teaches importance of regular exams
When actor Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer at 43 years old, millions of Americans were shocked. After all, he hadn't spoken publicly about his diagnosis or his fight with cancer.
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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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Meet Dr. Sarah Whiteford, Primary Care Physician
This episode of "What's Up, Dr. Dovec?" features Sarah Whiteford, MD, Lead Physician at GBMC Health Partners at Padonia.
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Varicose Veins? Why Surgery Usually Isn’t the Answer
Jennifer Heller, MD, RPVI, FACS, Director, Vein Center at GBMC; Medical Director, GBMC Wound Center, and Esther Kim, CRNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, join Greater Living Live to talk about the services available at The Vein Center at GBMC.
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Meet Dr. Stephanie Wappel, Sleep and Pulmonary Physician
In this episode, Dr. Dovec interviews Stephanie R. Wappel, MD, sleep and pulmonary medicine physician at GBMC Health Partners Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine.
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Meet Benjamin Lowentritt, Urologist
This episode features Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt, Medical Director, Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program, Director of Robotics at GBMC.
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Are Neck Gaiters Effective?
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.
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Meet General Surgeon, Dr. Joel Turner
In this episode, Dr. Dovec interviews Joel A. Turner, MD, Vice Chair, Department of Surgery at GBMC.
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September 3: 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 September 3, 2020.
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Education Now Part of GBMC Mission
In September 2019, the GBMC HealthCare Board voted unanimously to change the mission statement: to provide medical care and service of the highest quality to each patient and to educate the next generation of clinicians, leading to health, healing and hope for the community.
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Nurses Are the Connectors of the Patient Experience
When Vanessa Velez took her dream job as Director of the H. Norman Baetjer, Jr. and Jeanne H. Baetjer Center for Nursing Excellence at GBMC in December 2019, she did not realize it would include leading through a global pandemic. Despite the unexpected challenges, her vision for how to support nurses hasn’t changed.
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Introducing GBMC's new Chief of Staff: Robin Motter-Mast, DO
As a leader in primary care at GBMC, within GBMC Health Partners and Population Health for Greater Baltimore Health Alliance, I have worked cross-functionally to drive innovation at our organization. I am excited to take what I have learned into this new role as Chief of Staff for GBMC HealthCare.
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GBMC Recognizes Most Loyal Donors
COVID-19 might have prevented us from gathering this past spring, but we want to take an important moment to honor those individuals, foundations and corporations that have been both incredibly loyal and thoughtfully generous to GBMC.
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Seeking to Name Center After Iconic Leader
Patients met with Dr. Randy Capone for help with their smile, and remembered him for his.
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Pediatric Care Outside the Walls of GBMC
Dr. Rachel Burgan is St. Vincent Villa's part-time community outreach physician. She was in private practice but connected to the GBMC network roughly 10 years ago and looking for a change when GBMC's Chairman of Pediatrics, Tim Doran, MD, put out a call in his newsletter for a part-time physician to serve this population. Dr. Burgan knew it was meant to be.
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A Generation of Community Ties
GBMC and Sinclair Broadcast Group entered the Baltimore community landscape at around the same time. Even though the latter has grown to national prominence, its ties to the Baltimore community remain as strong as ever. The Smith Family, whose patriarch Julian Sinclair Smith founded the broadcasting company and left a legacy in his four sons, have been involved with GBMC for generations.
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Why You Should Have a Family Physician
Dr. Little talks about the importance of having an ongoing relationship with your doctor.
Healthy Tips
What is reverse shoulder replacement surgery and is it right for you?
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Is Your Neck Pain Serious? - Infographic
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August 19: 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 19, 2020.
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Health for the long haul: How GBMC is focusing on keeping patients healthy before they get sick
Not only is she a practicing family medicine physician at GBMC Health Partners Primary Care - Hunt Manor, one of GBMC’s 12 primary care facilities, she’s also the healthcare system’s Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Care Transformation.
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A popular high school referee and umpire credits GBMC with saving his knee
“Every aspect of my experience at GBMC, from the secretaries to the people taking the COVID tests, they were excellent,” Harmon said. “Everybody was professional and had a smile on their face. I felt it was as good a situation that it could have possibly been.”
Patient Stories
Baltimore Magazine’s Best Nurses for 2020 are at GBMC!
Eight of GBMC HealthCare’s outstanding nurses have been recognized as Baltimore Magazine’s 2020 Excellence in Nursing winners!
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Advance Care Planning: Why You Should Put Your Healthcare Wishes in Writing
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, millions of people of all ages have found themselves unexpectedly hospitalized or critically ill. In these uncertain times, how do you make sure your healthcare wishes are honored?
Family Focus
Help and Support for People Facing a Serious Illness
Gilchrist is a name that’s well known in Maryland, but W. Anthony Riley, MD, chief medical officer at Gilchrist, thinks that many Marylanders don’t know about the full range of services that the organization provides for patients and their families.
Family Focus
August 6: 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 6, 2020.
COVID-19
Talking to Your Children So They’re Empowered, Not Afraid
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.
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COVID-19 Q & A with GBMC Infectious Diseases Expert
Dr. Ted Bailey discusses the current condition of COVID-19 in Maryland with WBAL News Radio
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Dr. Chessare Discuses COVID-19 with WBAL News Radio - July 30, 2020
Dr. Chessare, MD, MPH, discusses COVID-19 through a townhall with WBAL News Radio.
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Dr. Doran Discussing COVID-19 and Children's Safety on WBAL News Radio
Dr. Timothy Doran discusses about safety of children returning back to school with WBAL News Radio.
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Beach Safety During COVID-19
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.
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Protecting Children Against Abuse During a Pandemic
For some, working remotely during the global pandemic can make it more difficult to complete tasks and communicate. But for people like Megan Brasauskas, LCSW-C, Coordinator for the GBMC Center for the Protection of Children, the implications could be much more serious.
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Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Awareness
Dr. Byrne explains cleft lip and palate and how it affects children.
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We're Still Here
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 moments of their lives. The frenetic pace of adjusting to a new way of working has faded, and as nurses in the ICU settle into their new normal, the reality of how long this could last is daunting.
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July 21: 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 21, 2020.
COVID-19
Why Face Shields Can’t Replace Masks Right Now
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 to them and are left wondering if alternatives exist.
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Stress Management While Practicing Social Distancing
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 or are available in a more limited way.
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Dr. Brookland Discusses COVID-19 and Cancer
Dr. Brookland discusses GBMC's response to COVID-19 and how the pandemic is affecting cancer patients.
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Together
Together, we can get through this pandemic.
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COVID-19 and Eye Strain: Reducing Screen Time
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.
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Survivorship Begins at "Hello"
Felicity Kirby, RN, BSN, OCN, Survivorship Coordinator at GBMC, explains cancer survivorship and talks about the services available cancer patients at GBMC.
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BMORE Lifestyle - "What People Should Know about Colon & Rectal Cancer"
Dr. Ferraris explains the difference between colon and rectal cancer, the symptoms of these diseases, and when patients need to be screened.
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The Future of Healthcare at GBMC
Dr. Robin Motter-Mast describes how telehealth video visits help patients during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Around GBMC
BMORE Lifestyle - "Protective Masks and Our Skin"
Dr. Melvin Blanchard provides advice for relieving skin irritation caused by wearing a face mask.
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BMORE Lifestyle - "Don't forget vaccinations"
Rachel Plotnick, MD, pediatrician at GBMC, explains why vaccines are essential for children and the safety precautions being taken at GBMC to protect patients from COVID-19.
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BMORE Lifestyle - "It's Safe to Receive In-Person Care"
Dr. Tucker talks about the importance of ongoing care for chronic conditions and preventative procedures during COVID-19.
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How COVID-19 Affects Seniors
Dr. Black, Geriatrician at Gilchrist, explains the effects of isolation on seniors and when it is safe to visit your loved ones.
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July 9: 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 9, 2020.
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What To Expect As You Return To The Doctor's Office Following COVID-19
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 important decisions about their health and visiting the doctor's office might be causing more apprehension than ever.
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Meet Keri Ryniak, Oncology Dietitian
Dr. Dovec interviews Keri Ryniak, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, oncology dietitian at the Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Cancer Center at GBMC, to talk about the role diet plays in cancer treatment.
Around GBMC
COVID-19 Complicates the Already Difficult Process of Treating Cancer
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 most routine activities like a doctor's appointment. One such group is cancer survivors.
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Don't Delay Your Care - Morning Aircheck with Carolyn Candiello
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 reaction to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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GBMC Voices - Ep. 18 - Melinda
Melinda Timlen is a nurse on the ED unit at GBMC and tells us her story
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Coming Soon - GBMC Health Partners at Padonia
Get a quick preview of what's to come at GBMC Health Partners at Padonia
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Survivorship, Cancer, and COVID-19
Felicity Kirby, RN, BSN, OCN, Survivorship Nurse Coordinator at GBMC, discusses oncology support services, survivorship, and how COVID-19 has affected cancer patients.
COVID-19
What You Need to Know About Telehealth at GBMC
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.
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What to Do About a Wound That Won’t Heal
Dr. Heller talked with Christian Schaffer of WMAR-TV’s Good Morning Maryland about how the Wound Center has been serving patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, what types of wounds she and her colleagues treat, and when a non-healing wound requires the care of a wound specialist.
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The Future of Telemedicine is Today at GBMC
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 GBMC primary care physician’s office to incorporate video visits into their patient offerings.
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GBMC Voices - Ep. 17 - Tremonte
Meet Tremonte, Medical Assistant at GBMC working at the COVID-19 pre-surgical testing tents.
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Dedicated Leader Gives In More Ways Than One
GBMC Board member Marion Thompson's commitment to GBMC's campaign was a desire to make GBMC’s physical environment vibrant and competitive, and in keeping with the already renowned excellent care provided by the hospital staff.
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Dr. Doran Discusses Children's Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Doran answers questions about children’s care during the pandemic and gives advice to parents as the state reopens.
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The State is Reopening…What Happens Now?
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.
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Your Safety is Our Priority
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.
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Dr. Cohen Talks About Telehealth During COVID-19
For many, telehealth has become the new normal in medical care, but some are concerned about how well it will work for them.
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Knowing the Difference Between Headaches and Migraines
37% of Americans suffer from migraines in their lifetime, and for those who have them, there is an obvious difference between a migraine and a normal headache. But, for people who have never experienced a migraine, it’s not always as clear.
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Prepared for the Worst But Hoped for the Best
As a nurse with a husband who was a podiatry resident, Jennifer thought she was prepared for anything that could happen while she was pregnant with her son, Christian. But, at just 26 weeks and 5 days, Jennifer was rushed to GBMC HealthCare where Christian would enter this world weighing only 2 pounds and 6.8 ounces.
Patient Stories
Midday Maryland - The Wound Center at GBMC
Jennifer Heller, MD, Medical Director of The Wound Center at GBMC, explains the latest technology available for healing chronic wounds at GBMC.
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