Press Releasesview all
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.
In the Mediaview all
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.
GBMC Awarded with Top Quality Rating from CMS
CMS' assigned star ratings to more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide based on their performance across seven areas of quality.
Surgeon Lands the Job She Loves with GBMC Health Partners
Being a colorectal surgeon wasn't the first thing Nina Ferraris thought she wanted to do with her career, but she found a place she loves to work at GBMC HealthCare.
Providing medical care to Helping Up Mission residents
We all know about the incredible work the Helping Up Mission does for men fighting addiction, poverty and homelessness in Baltimore, but it wanted to do more to help its residents.
Health Clinic In Mission To Open To Public
A health clinic that is providing care to residents of an area homeless shelter is going to open to the general public in the new year.
GBMC unveils tribute wall to volunteers
GBMC unveiled a tribute wall to its volunteers over the years, giving viewers a look at the history of GBMC volunteer auxiliary. A small group of women created the auxiliary in 1963.
Flu virus widespread in Maryland: What you need to know about this year’s flu season in the Baltimore area
Maryland is one of two states in which the influenza virus has become geographically widespread, according to a Nov. 2 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Baltimore County Awarded $300,000 to Investigate Sexual Assault Cold Cases
The Baltimore County Police Department will receive a $300,000 grant to support cold case sexual assault investigations, officials announced Monday.
Never Too Late To Check That Prostate
Traffic Jam Jimmy as he goes for a ride with Ari Elman, a Medical Oncologist from GBMC about what steps you should take if you wanted to get your prostate checked!
'Make It Less Accessible': GBMC's Dr. Timothy Doran Discusses Teen Vaping
Amid recent calls for the FDA to regulate e-cigarettes by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Greater Baltimore Medical Center's chairman of pediatrics, Dr. Timothy Doran, discussed teen vaping with WBAL News Now's Bryan Nehman.
Flip Flop Festivus helps raise awareness and funding
The Life and Breath Foundation holds its eleventh annual Flip Flop Festivus to raise awareness and money to help fight Sarcoidosis. Sean Hull and Dr. Elisabeth Carr join WBAL to discuss the upcoming event.
GBMC given gold seal from the Joint Commission
The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Two Towson hospitals receive top grade from patient safety organization
Carolyn Candiello, Vice President for Patient Quality and Safety at GBMC, discusses GBMC's second consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national hospital-safety organization.
Summer Skin Care
Alyson Wells, MD, FACS, Chief of Plastic Surgery at GBMC, gives advice on how to protect your skin while enjoying the sun this summer.
Infectious disease doctor explains who needs measles booster
Dr. Theodore Bailey, JD, MA, Chief of GBMC’s Division of Infectious Diseases and part of GBMC Health Partners, provides useful information on measles and how to know if you need a measles booster.
Media Relations
John Lazarou
Media Relations Manager
GBMC Healthcare, Inc.
email:
jlazarou@gbmc.org
phone:
443.849.2126
Journalists should always work with the media relations manager to coordinate interviews with any member within the GBMC HealthCare system which includes:
- The Greater Baltimore Health Alliance (GBHA)
- Greater Baltimore Medical Associates (GBMA)
- The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
- The Greater Baltimore Medical Center Foundation
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.