University of Maryland Medical Center

Whether it's a car crash, a gunshot wound, or any accident causing severe bleeding, the clock starts ticking immediately. Minutes count. In as little as five minutes, a person could bleed to death. That's why learning how to Stop the Bleed is crucial. Marylanders, come learn Stop the Bleed on September 9th at the Long Green Volunteer Fire Department in Glen Arm. All attendees will receive a FREE Stop the Bleed kit to help protect their community. To register, please visit: www.umm.edu/stopthebleed

UMMC Midtown Campus celebrated the grand opening of our new Women’s Health center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on the 10th floor of the Outpatient Tower, this location offers personalized care from a dedicated team of physicians and nurse midwives. The location has more rooms which will reduce wait times and enhance care coordination between primary physicians at our Midtown Health Center and our women’s health team—all under one roof.   To learn more about Women’s Health at the UMMC Midtown Campus, visit: https://lnkd.in/eD3Sd4Pp

As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, the UMMC Community Health Education Center (CHEC), together with Healthier2Gether —UMMC’s Diabetes Prevention Program—and community members, hosted a lively health and wellness event in West Baltimore's Poppleton neighborhood. The event provided essential information and resources on UMMC's health and wellness programs, along with plenty of fun activities to help families gear up for a healthy school year.

Calling all UMMC and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) team members! Do you have the next big idea that could change the future of health care? Consider applying to the 2024 UMMC & UMB Innovation Challenge! Applications are now open, offering individuals and teams from all disciplines the opportunity to compete for an award of up to $100k. We welcome you to submit ideas for improved solutions and novel practices that advance health or hospital outcomes and/or the care experience for our patients, families, or team members within the Downtown and/or Midtown Campuses. To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eraeP62H

UMGCCC epidemiologist Kathryn Hughes Barry, PhD, MPH, explains how living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may affect genes that increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African American men. Dr. Barry recently co-led a study that suggests increased activity of stress-related genes may play a role in cancer disparities by race.  African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease than white men. Derrick Butts, a prostate cancer survivor and advocate, stressed the importance of screening to detect cancers early.

The University of Maryland Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center invites you to its annual educational symposium for people with and affected by Parkinson’s disease. Join us for a dynamic, upbeat day of learning! To register: www.Umm.edu/WithinOurReach

Yesterday, The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center teamed up with Howard County leaders to announce the expansion of Stop The Bleed training in high school health class and the installation of bleeding control stations at each HCPSS schools. This innovative initiative ensures that schools are equipped to handle emergencies involving severe bleeding, potentially saving lives in critical situations. In addition, free Stop The Bleed training sessions are regularly available throughout Howard County. These sessions provide individuals with the skills and tools needed to prevent blood loss until professional help arrives. Participants leave these sessions equipped with a Stop The Bleed kit, so they’re prepare take quick action in a bleeding emergency. For more information on Stop The Bleed, visit: https://lnkd.in/euFN9T6A

“What I often hear from patients is that the pain feels ‘sharp’ or ‘stabbing,’ even similar to an electric shock,” says Dr. Lindsay Zilliox, Neurologist at UMMC and Associate Professor of Neurology at University of Maryland School of Medicine. Read more in this Woman’s World story about sciatica pain, including causes, risk factors, and treatment options. https://lnkd.in/eM3AqtRi For more on Neurology care at UMMC, visit: www.umm.edu/neuro

Yesterday, Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko, Executive Director of University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), and Dr. Mark Gladwin, Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shared breakthroughs in cancer and sickle cell disease at the 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria. During his presentation, Dean Gladwin highlighted how chronic hemolytic anemia in sickle cell disease patients leads to vascular damage, triggering complications like pulmonary hypertension.  https://lnkd.in/eVa9qSmt

Congratulations to our faculty surgeon-scientists who were recognized in Newsweek's list of America's 150 Best Spine Surgeons 2024! The rankings were based on Medicare procedure data, an online survey of more than 30,000 medical experts, a quality-of-care rating by peers of each spine surgeon, and a consideration of their American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certifications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egHJBHck