The PATIENTS Program

02/17/2026

We’re excited to celebrate one of our outstanding teammates!

Please join us in congratulating Paris Barnes, our Senior Training Specialist, who has been honored by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as Employee of the Month.
This recognition is awarded to UMB staff members who go above and beyond—those nominated by supervisors or colleagues for their exemplary performance, dedication, and impact.

Paris embodies all of these qualities and more. We’re incredibly proud of her and grateful for the excellence she brings to our team every day.

Congratulations, Paris, on this well-deserved achievement!

01/14/2026

The Bridge podcast kicks off 2026 as host Paris Barnes sits down with Dr. Daniel Mullins (PATIENTS Program) and Pastor Franklin Lance (Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church) to explore how community-led research, trust, and authentic partnerships are transforming health outcomes in West Baltimore.
When communities lead, real change happens.
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12/26/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season.

12/17/2025

The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also introduce stress, loneliness, and uncertainty—feelings that many of us carry quietly. Even in moments when anxiety feels overwhelming or you’re nearly paralyzed by helplessness, one thing you can always return to is your perspective. Pause, take a deep breath, and refocus.
In this video,
Dr. Stephanie Knight, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, shares simple and practical strategies to help you manage stress and find your center during moments of heightened anxiety. Her approach offers a quick, grounding method to bring you back to the present. https://youtu.be/orp9MVoEuVM

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed during the holiday season, you’re not alone.
For immediate, confidential support, you can contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

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12/14/2025

12/10/2025

New Episode Alert: 2025 Year in Review!
2025 was a milestone year for The Bridge—a year filled with growth, meaningful conversations, and big new initiatives. In this special episode, we look back at the moments that shaped our year:
✨ The launch of our Going National Initiative
🤝 Inspiring insights from sponsors and our newest national partners
🎓 Celebrating Year Four of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, featuring a 2024 graduate
Thank you to our listeners for your incredible support. We’re grateful to have you on this journey with us.
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11/27/2025

11/25/2025

St. Matthew's Community Long-Term Outreach Center's “Testing for Turkeys” was once again a wonderful day in the West Baltimore community! Our Senior Program Specialist, Barbarajean “Miss BJ” Robinson-Shaneman, exemplifies what it means to truly care for the community.

11/13/2025

In this episode of The Bridge: Your Health, Your Voice, host Paris Barnes sits down with Joe Howarth, Lead Training Specialist for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA), and Peyton Miles, a young health advocate and a 2025 PPA graduate.

Together, they explore how the Academy empowers patients, caregivers, community members, and researchers to co-create solutions that make health research more inclusive and community-led.

Peyton shares a powerful personal story about her own health journey, discussing how she discovered advocacy and the lessons she learned about the importance of trust and community connection.

The episode also offers a preview of what’s next for the Academy’s fifth year—including new interactive tools and networking opportunities.

Whether you’re a patient, researcher, or community advocate, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful research starts with listening—and that everyone has a role to play in shaping a more connected and compassionate healthcare community.

Here’s the link to register to receive an application for our upcoming Summer 2026 Academy: https://umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86xa4SPlIqJ59D8

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11/12/2025

Screening for Turkeys event will be held on Thursday, November 25, from 10-4 at St. Matthew's Community Long-Term Outreach Center at 3003 North Avenue in Baltimore. Get a COVID-19 booster, flu shot, and more. Health screenings will be available. For more information, contact Barbarajean (Bj) Robinson-Shaneman at 410-948-4646.