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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
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Receives High Mark From Grades Group for Quality
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) received an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grades for fall 2018, a measure of how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries, and infections.
Gilchrist Story Ideas - October 2018
Media story ideas from Gilchrist for October 2018.
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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.
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.
GBMC Healthcare Receives Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Dr. John Chessare, President and CEO of the GBMC HealthCare system, talks about the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award, and what it means for the community and our region.
Are Restaurant Tents Safer than Indoor Dining?
As we enter the colder months, restaurants are looking for ways to expand outdoor dining. Many use tents to keep patrons from the elements. Molly Hyde, Infection Control Practitioner at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, joined Fox 45 Monday morning to figure out if those tents may turn outdoor dining into indoor dining, and what it means for health safety measures.
What is the Best Diet for PCOS?
POLYCYSTIC OVARY syndrome is a hormonal and metabolism disorder that affects 6% to 12% of women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Metabolism refers to how the body processes food and drink to turn it into energy.
Nurses, at-risk groups could see vaccine by end of year, but mask wearing likely to continue until late 2021, Fauci tells Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Frontline workers and those most at-risk of developing coronavirus complications could see an approved vaccine by December, but mask wearing likely will continue as the norm well into the third quarter of 2021, immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci told staff in an interview with Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Differences Between Migraines and Headaches
Dr. Tosin Thompson, a neurologist with GBMC, breaks down the difference between migraines and headaches, and how to treat them.
Avoiding Mask Irritation During The Summer Months
Dr. Melvin Blanchard with GBMC shares how to avoid skin irritation during the warm weather.
Future of Telehealth
Dr. Robin Motter-Mast with GBMC talks about the chances of telehealth staying around after the pandemic.
Maryland Reports 4 Cases Of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children Linked To COVID-19, One Teen Dies From Illness
The Maryland Department of Health reports at least four cases, one of which was fatal, of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C, the inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus.
A New GBMC Unit In Towson Is Designed Just For Victims Of Sexual Abuse, Trauma
Inside the Greater Baltimore Medical Center is a new space designed specifically for victims of sexual abuse and trauma.
Media Relations
John Lazarou
Media Relations Manager
GBMC Healthcare, Inc.
email:
jlazarou@gbmc.org
phone:
443.418.3100
Journalists should always work with the media relations manager to coordinate interviews with any member within the GBMC HealthCare system which includes:
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
- GBMC Health Partners
- GBMC Foundation
- Greater Baltimore Health Alliance (GBHA)
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:
- Photographs and digital images
- Interview scheduling
- Background information on GBMC and its entities, leadership and physicians
General Guidelines for media interviews, photographs, and video:
- On duty reporters/photographers are not permitted in GBMC or on the surrounding grounds without the permission from the media relations manager. Reporters and photographers not accompanied by the media relations manager may be escorted off of the campus.
- News vehicles will only park in the Rose Park lot.
- Patient consent must be secured prior to any interview, videotaping or photographing.
- The news team will agree to stop interviewing, taping, or photographing at any time upon the request of the patient, nursing staff, or the media relations manager.