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GBMC HealthCare Breaks Ground on Two New Buildings
The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) broke ground today on a three- story 117,000 square-foot building to replace older inpatient rooms and create a new grand entrance to the hospital.
Sandra and Malcolm Berman Name New Cancer Building at GBMC
Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made a transformational gift to GBMC HealthCare to build a new cancer care building on its main hospital campus in Towson, MD. The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion will become the new home of the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Receives High Mark From Grades Group for Patient Safety
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) recently received an ‘A’ grade from a national hospital-safety organization. GBMC is only one of 12 hospitals in the state to receive this high mark.
Safety of GBMC HealthCare Workforce and Patients is Our Top Priority
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, GBMC HealthCare System has followed the guidance and recommendations of public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding its employees’ usage of personal protective equipment.
Baltimore County Family Welcomed Second 'Leapling'
On February 29, Danielle and Jared Bridge received the most precious of gifts from 'the stork' at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) – their first child, daughter Harper Drew
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Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Become an Annual Shot?
With plans to rollout vaccine booster shots to the general population next month, does this mean we will need an annual shot to stay protected from COVID-19? The short answer to the question: No.
MMHC: Identifying skin cancer
Summer is here and as many of us spend some time out in the sun, the ultraviolet rays can pose potential dangers to our skin. Dr. Kevin Ferentz, Lead Physician at GBMC Owings Mills, shares the diseases we need to protect ourselves from and how.
Monday Morning House Call: Helping Kids Get Enough Sleep During the Pandemic
Dr. Rachel F. Plotnick, a Pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners, discusses the importance of kids getting enough sleep, how it differs depending on age group, and tips for parents on how they can help their sleep-deprived child.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Laura Clary with GBMC shares details on how the pandemic has heightened sexual assault, how to help someone who is experiencing it, and how viewers can participate in the upcoming Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event.
Why It's Crucial to Take Probiotics at the Same Time Every Day for Optimal Gut Health
Probiotics can be a revolutionary addition to any dietary routine; these supplements containing healthy bacteria are known for a multitude of benefits, including promoting regular digestion in a balanced gut. Unless you have a complex medical history (think: autoimmune diseases, allergies to common allergens or those undergoing chemotherapy), you should be able to start a new probiotic supplement at any time, explains Michael Asike, MD, a practicing gastroenterologist within Maryland-based GBMC Healthcare.
Knowing the risks of colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the U.S. Annually, 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with it. This form of cancer is highly preventable and easily detected early with proper screening. Dr. Nina Ferraris shares some of the signs and symptoms.
Off the Record with Sloane Brown: Dr. John Chessare, GBMC HealthCare
Dr. John Chessare, President/CEO of GBMC HealthCare, joins Sloane Brown to talk about his “positive” leadership style, and how that’s helped him and his organization stay on keel through the COVID crisis and a recent cyber attack.
Monday Morning House Call: COVID-19 Lessons Learned
Chief of GBMC's Division of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Theodore Bailey, discusses the lessons doctors who are fighting COVID-19 have learned during the pandemic, and the biggest unanswered questions they are still facing.
Monday Morning House Call: Returning To School
Maryland Public Schools have one more week until Governor Larry Hogan wants them to reopen for hybrid learning. Dr. Rachel F. Plotnick, a Pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners, discusses the CDC's guidelines on returning to school, and whether returning to in person learning is safe.
Monday Morning House Call: keeping a healthy heart
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 600,000 Americans dying from heart disease every year.
SAFE Program helps victims of domestic violence during pandemic
The arrival of COVID-19 in early 2020 lead to stay-at-home orders for much of the United States. While these measures were intended to help keep the public safe and prevent widespread infection, the school closures, changes in employment status, and subsequent increase in time spent at home has led to a rise in domestic violence cases.
SAFE Program helps victims of domestic violence during pandemic
The realization that patients were avoiding reaching out for help led to an overhaul in how the SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) & DV (Domestic Violence) program at GBMC handles patients.
Monday Morning House Call: Glaucoma
Approximately three million Americans have been diagnosed with vision loss due to glaucoma, and the National Eye Institute projects that this number will reach over four million by 2030. Tanvi M. Shah, MD, a comprehensive ophthalmologist with the Eye Center at GBMC, joins us to talk about symptoms, risk factors, and prevention.
Monday Morning House Call: Glaucoma
Approximately three million Americans have been diagnosed with vision loss due to glaucoma, and the National Eye Institute projects that this number will reach over four million by 2030.
Patients isolated after new COVID-19 variant is found in Maryland
Dr. Ted Bailey, chief of the division of infectious diseases at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, said it's not surprising to see two cases of the new variant, but it is worrisome due to the current surge in COVID-19 metrics.
How to Best Treat COVID-19 Symptoms at Home, According to Experts
There are a wide array of symptoms associated with COVID-19, and the severity of symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, even among those considered high-risk for complications.
Monday Morning House Call: Differences in COVID variants
The CDC recently reported on a new super strain variant of COVID, which is making its way to the U.S.
Monday Morning House Call: Covid-19 long-term impacts
The country is making progress in the fight against Covid-19, but there's still a lot of questions about the virus, including about its long-term impacts.
Monday Morning House Call: 2 COVID vaccines
A vaccine for COVID-19, from Pfizer, finally made its first round of distributions. Now, a second vaccine, this one from Moderna, is approved and on the way to being shipped out.
Losing sleep? Here's some tips to help better your bedtime routine
There's lots of stress in people's lives right now, whether its financial insecurity, health concerns or worrying about their loved ones. Dr. Raya Wehbeh, medical director of sleep medicine at GBMC says that there's been a lot of disturbance in people's everyday routine.
Media Relations
John Lazarou
Media Relations Manager
GBMC Healthcare, Inc.
email:
jlazarou@gbmc.org
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Journalists should always work with the media relations manager to coordinate interviews with any member within the GBMC HealthCare system which includes:
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The media relations manager is the official communications link for all GBMC entities and is available to respond to media inquiries or interview requests in a timely manner. We also issue frequent news releases and announcements to keep the communities we serve informed of the latest news and events within GBMC. In addition to providing news releases and tip sheets, we also provide:
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