Maryland Hospital Association

Congratulations to long-time MHA COO, Meghan McClelland, who was named the Executive Director and CEO of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Meghan has been a guiding force at MHA for 17 years, and in recognition of her incredible impact on health and health care in our state, she is receiving the MHA Distinguished Service Award. Meghan, we wish you all the best with this exciting new chapter!

Since stepping into his role in March 2023, CalvertHealth President & CEO Jeremy S. Bradford has been leading the charge in elevating patient care and safety. With over 20 years of experience in hospital administration, Jeremy, who also serves on MHA’s Board of Trustees, is excited about the future of CalvertHealth and remains dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost care for the community. Read more about his leadership at CalvertHealth in this APG Media of Chesapeake article: https://lnkd.in/gAJ4MXHA #Caring4Md #CalvertHealth #MHA #InnovationInHealthCare #HealthCareLeadership #PatientySafety

With the school year starting, it’s the perfect time to reinforce healthy habits for both kids and parents. 🎒 ✏ Dr. Ashanti Woods from Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD shares essential tips on vaccines, staying protected during the flu season, and the importance of handwashing. Watch the full WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore video to ensure your family is prepared for a healthy school year! https://lnkd.in/g4EzCtnw #BackToSchool #HealthyKids #Advice #HealthEssentials #MercyMedical #MHA  

🎉 Happy work anniversary to our incredible MHA associates! 🥳 Join us in congratulating and celebrating them this month for all they do to support the Association and our members!🌟 Ahmed S. Elsayed-Ahmed Caroline Angert Diana Parker Mietta Marossy Anne Z. #workanniversary #congrats #milestone #Maryland

Congratulations to Dr. Redonda Miller, President of The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System, for being featured in Becker's Healthcare ’s 2024 list of 96 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know!   Both Leaders are making strides in advancing clinical care, patient safety, and health equity. Their visionary leadership is shaping the future of health care in Maryland and beyond! See who else made the list: https://lnkd.in/exgMYDTU #HealthcareLeadership #BeckersHealthcare #JohnsHopkins #UMMS #LeaderstoKnow #Caring4Md

📰 These are the top five most-clicked stories from MHA's News Roundup from the past week: 1️⃣ A Buggy CrowdStrike Update Caused a Global Computer Meltdown. Here's How it Affected the University of Maryland Medical System The Baltimore Sun, by Angela Roberts https://lnkd.in/e86zAtC6 2️⃣ Four Sets of Twins are Beginning Healthcare Career Pathways at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center  WMAR-TV, by Ashley McDowell https://lnkd.in/gadAeVc2 3️⃣ Hospitals Leverage Affordable Housing to Reduce Avoidable Visits Modern Healthcare, by Marielle Devereaux https://lnkd.in/gaCQH9gu 4️⃣ Gov. Wes Moore Announces $23M to Expand Apprenticeships, Workforce Development The Daily Record https://lnkd.in/g2-mb34V 5️⃣ The Best Way to Treat Insomnia TIME, by Angela Haupt https://lnkd.in/gHvCMrEc #Maryland #News #Marylandhealth #healthcarenews #Insomnia #MDNews #UMBWMC

Talk about delivering a perfect pitch! ICYMI, Dr. David N. Maine, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, kicked off Mercy’s 150th anniversary by tossing the first pitch early last week at the Baltimore Orioles game against the Red Sox. The O’s knocked it out of the park with a 5-1 win over the Red Sox! https://lnkd.in/eKv9Hdxd #MercyMedical #Mercy150 #MHA #FirstPitch #BaltimoreOrioles

The Maryland Patient Safety Center has awarded the Primary Care at Pasadena office of the Baltimore Washingon Medical Group with the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland designation, signifying completion of the B.I.R.T.H. Equity Maryland: Breaking Inequality Reimagining Transformative Healthcare program. This state-wide improvement project was designed by MPSC in partnership with the Maryland Hospital Association, along with an advisory group of local experts in the fields of #maternalhealth, #emergencymedicine, #familypractice, community health, and #healthequity, with the intent to engage non-obstetric providers on the critical need for knowledge of pregnancy-related complications and awareness of disparities in negative maternal outcomes. 👏 Congratulations to this team for demonstrating their commitment to birthing people in the communities they serve! University of Maryland Medical System University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

🌟 Our MHA leadership team spent time this week strengthening our bonds, refining our strategic priorities, and aligning our vision for the future. We’re energized, inspired, and ready to drive positive change for Maryland’s hospitals and communities. 🚀

📰 Check out the top five most-clicked stories from MHA's News Roundup from the past week: 1️⃣ Meet Modern Healthcare's 2024 Diversity Leaders https://lnkd.in/dKXwnppE 2️⃣ Baltimore Reaches $45 Million Settlement with CVS in Opioid Lawsuit The Baltimore Sun, by Madeleine G. O'Neill https://lnkd.in/gf8x24BG 3️⃣ GBMC HealthCare Aims to Expand Reach, Impact of Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative After Winning National Contest The Baltimore Sun, by Angela Roberts https://lnkd.in/gStfDrWg 4️⃣ COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise in Maryland, as CDC Sees ‘Very High’ Levels of Activity Maryland Matters, by Danielle J. Brown https://lnkd.in/gV_HyWzM 5️⃣Hospital CEO Jeremy S. Bradford Pledges Quality and Safety APG Media of Chesapeake, by Marty Madden https://lnkd.in/gAJ4MXHA #DiversityLeaders #QualityandSafety #Maryland #Marylandhealth #healthcare #news