University of Maryland Medical Center

11/22/2025

UMMC proudly thanks everyone who joined us for the 2025 Healing Arts Exhibit Award Ceremony! Earlier this month, colleagues, families, and visitors filled the Downtown Campus Atrium Hallway to celebrate 129 artists who created 181 original works, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and more.
Our judges from Art with a Heart announced cash-prize winners in the youth, teen, and adult categories. The ceremony also recognized this year’s Best in Show recipient and awarded a $200 Art Education Award, which supports classes, materials, or training that advance artistic growth.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and thank you to every artist who shared their talent with the UMMC community.
The exhibit will remain on display until the end of November, with the winning pieces traveling to the University of Maryland Midtown Campus for an additional eight-week showcase

11/21/2025

We asked clinical psychologist Dr. Madeline Marks what she wishes people knew about life after a traumatic injury and how Shock Trauma supports survivors of trauma.
Learn more at www.umm.edu/TSN

11/21/2025

This isn’t just news, it’s our news.

Catch the sixth edition of the UMMC Top 3 by swiping through three incredible moments across our two campuses, including:

1)UMMC’s Transplant Team at the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware’s Kidney Walk, proudly highlighting organ donation, supporting those on the transplant waitlist, and raising awareness of kidney disease and the life-changing impact of transplantation.

2)UMMC Midtown Campus proudly celebrating its Security and Safety Officers at a special awards banquet, recognizing their dedication, professionalism, and vital role in maintaining a safe environment where patients can heal and clinical teams can deliver exceptional care.

3)UMMC’s Global Diversity Carnival proudly celebrating the cultures, traditions, and communities that enrich our hospital, fostering an inclusive environment that supports our patients, staff, and neighboring communities.

Powered by our team members, these stories reflect the compassion and collaboration that strengthen UMMC’s commitment to top-tier patient care.

11/21/2025

Check out the Midtown Mobile Market menu!
Stop by the Outpatient Tower (800 Linden Ave, Lower Level) Friday, November 21, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for fresh produce.

Cash, credit, and debit are accepted.
Tap payments, Apple Pay, and Cash App are not accepted.

11/20/2025

Thanks to all who stopped by University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center’s table at UMMC’s Downtown Campus to learn about lung cancer screening, treatment, and prevention. If you are between the ages of 50-80 with a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years, talk to your healthcare provider about a low-dose CT screening.

Visit umgccc.org/lungcancer to learn more.

11/20/2025

We asked trauma surgeon Dr. Sharon Henry what she wishes people knew about bleeding-related injuries.
To learn more about Stop the Bleed, visit: www.umm.edu/stopthebleed

11/19/2025

This week, we’re asking our doctors what they wish people knew about preventing injuries. We asked Dr. Mira Ghneim, trauma surgeon, what she wishes people knew about avoiding or reducing a person’s risk of falling.
Learn more at www.umm.edu/fallprevention

11/19/2025

According to the American Cancer Society, this year, there will be an estimated 226,650 new lung cancer cases and 124,730 deaths across the United States. Getting a screening is key to early detection.

Learn more: https://health.umms.org/2022/08/03/lung-cancer-symptoms/

According to the American Cancer Society, this year, there will be an estimated 226,650 new lung cancer cases and 124,730 deaths across the United States. Getting a screening is key to early detection.
Learn more: https://health.umms.org/2022/08/03/lung-cancer-symptoms/

11/18/2025

Today, November 18, is National Injury Prevention Day. We asked our physicians what they wish people knew about preventable injuries.

Here’s Dr. Melike Harfouche, trauma surgeon, on what she wishes people knew about preventing violence and violent injuries, and the resources Shock Trauma provides to our community.

Learn more at www.umm.edu/violenceprevention

11/18/2025

Protect yourself during the cold and flu season.
See more from Dr. Nirav Shah, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center & Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, as he joined Maryland Public Television's Your Health to talk vaccinations and tips on how to stay safe and healthy during the winter months.

To learn more, visit: https://www.umms.org/ummc/health-services/pulmonary-critical-care-medicine

11/17/2025

When it comes to preventable injuries, the team at Shock Trauma has seen it all. National Injury Prevention Day is November 18. This week, we’re asking our doctors what they wish people knew about preventable injuries.
We asked Shock Trauma surgeon Dr. Laura Buchanan what she wishes people knew about car crashes and how Shock Trauma helps young drivers stay safe.

11/15/2025

During , it's important to remember there are risk factors for lung cancer other than smoking, like radon exposure and air pollution. Director of the Interventional Pulmonology Program at UMMC, Dr. Ash Sachdeva, joined WBFF FOX 45 to explain these risks and encourage people to talk with their healthcare provider about any concerns.

Watch the full segment: https://foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornings/risk-factors-of-non-smoking-lung-cancer?

Dr. Ash Sachdeva joined the FOX 45 Morning Show to discuss rising rates of non-smoker lung cancer.