UM Capital Region Health

12/25/2025

Last week, we welcomed a very special visitor to our medical center! 🎅 Santa Claus spread holiday cheer, bringing smiles and happiness to our patients, their families, and our staff.

We sincerely thank the Prince George's County Police Department for their partnership and participation in this joyful celebration!

12/24/2025

When Jermaine Caldwell arrived at our emergency department in a diabetic coma, his life hung in the balance. What happened next changed everything.

Watch Jermaine’s inspiring story of recovery and see how, in Prince George’s County, UM Capital Region Health and our community partners are tackling diabetes—one patient at a time

Learn more about our diabetes services by visiting umcapitalregion.org/diabetes.

12/23/2025

This week, our executive team made rounds to spread holiday cheer and share goodies—bringing smiles, laughter, and a touch of festive magic, one sweet treat at a time.

To all of our team members, thank you for your hard work and dedication. We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and happy holiday season!

12/22/2025

Stress can help you stay sharp, but chronic stress takes a toll. Beyond mood changes, it can impact your heart, immune system, and overall health in unexpected ways.

Understand the impacts of long-term stress on your body and mind. Learn how to manage stress effectively for better health.

12/20/2025

This week, we welcomed a special guest to our medical center in a very memorable way. 🎅🧗‍♂️

As part of an emergency preparedness training exercise, Santa Claus made a festive entrance—rappelling down the building before greeting staff, patients, and families in the main lobby.

Thanks to our volunteers for helping distribute treats and toys to patients and gifts to our staff’s children, turning an important safety exercise into a moment of holiday joy. University of Maryland Medical System Prince George's County Police Department

12/18/2025

We’ve been named a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report! This top recognition reflects our excellence in C-section rates, newborn safety, and support for birthing practices.

Special thanks to our Labor and Delivery team for your expertise and dedication every day.

Learn more: umcapitalregion.org/forwomen.

12/18/2025

Family medicine doctors care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Our providers take the time to understand you and your health, offering personalized care for everything from annual checkups to chronic disease management.

umcapitalregion.org/familymedicine

12/14/2025

Warmest wishes this holiday season!

May your days be filled with joy, comfort, and good health. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your care—we’re honored to support you now and in the year ahead.

12/13/2025

Lymphoma is a blood cancer that affects the immune system. With over 60 subtypes, it’s important to get the right diagnosis.

Our team uses advanced tools like genomic profiling, a tool that looks at the genes of cancer cells, to pinpoint the exact type of lymphoma—so treatment is personalized and precise.

umcapitalregion.org/lymphoma

12/12/2025

Menopause and perimenopause affect more than just hormones. From brain fog to bladder health, symptoms impact the whole person.

Join our expert panel to learn how primary care, gynecology, and urogynecology work together to provide women with the answers and care they need.

Featuring:
Dr. Priya Ponnaiyan, Family Medicine
Dr. Pooja Uppalapati, Gynecologic Surgery
Dr. Briana Walton, Urogynecology

https://ow.ly/JnjC50XICkQ

12/12/2025

Our first NICU Reunion was a heartfelt celebration of resilience, connection, and the incredible journeys of our NICU graduates.

Families returned to the UM Capital Region Medical Center to reconnect with the care teams who supported them during their earliest days. The afternoon featured warm conversations, joyful reunions, children’s activities, food, and a lively photo booth that helped capture new memories.

Thank you to every family who joined us and to our dedicated NICU team for making this reunion so meaningful. We look forward to many more moments of celebration.

If you’d like to support the ongoing work of our NICU and make a difference for families in our community, please consider donating to the UM Capital Region Health Foundation: https://www.umms.org/capital/giving/donations.

12/10/2025

Lung health is something we rely on every day but often overlook. Conditions like COPD, asthma, and lung cancer affect millions each year, and too many cases go undiagnosed until it’s advanced.

Listen to the WHUR 96.3 interview with our own Dr. Ashutosh Sachdeva and Dr. Sunil Swami as they share warning signs, the importance of early screening, and practical steps to protect your lungs.

https://ow.ly/AzCb50XGze3