University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

11/19/2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of lung cancer? The symptoms may not be as obvious or have characteristics similar to those of other conditions. Here are 12 common signs to look for: https://health.umms.org/2022/08/03/lung-cancer-symptoms/

11/18/2025

Meet Our Doctors: Dr. David Schroder is an expert orthopedic surgeon at Towson Orthopaedic Associates. As a hip and knee specialist, Dr. Schroder’s areas of clinical expertise include robotic knee replacement, hip and knee replacement, hip and knee arthroplasty and partial knee replacement.

Check out Dr. Schroder’s videos:

Meet Dr. David Schroder, an orthopedic surgeon at Towson Orthopaedic Associates and UM St. Joseph Medical Center.

11/17/2025

We are excited to share that Dr. Thomas B. Smyth, President of UM St. Joseph (UM SJMC), will be starting his new role as the new Executive Vice President for Community Health at the University of Maryland Medical System on Monday, November 24.

Under Dr. Smyth’s leadership, UM SJMC has become a national leader in patient safety and quality. Please join us in thanking Dr. Smyth for his dedicated and unwavering service to UM SJMC and in congratulating him on this new role!

Robin Luxon, RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Clinical Integration, will serve as the Interim President of UM SJMC through the search for a new president.

Learn more about Dr. Smyth’s new role: https://www.umms.org/news/news-releases/2025/smyth-named-as-inaugural-executive-vice-president-for-community-health

11/15/2025

Not all sore throats are the same. 80% are caused by viruses such as rhinovirus or influenza, not bacteria.

That means most sore throats clear up on their own with rest, hydration, and time.

Learn more: https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

11/14/2025

Congratulations to our providers who have been recognized as 2025 Top Doctors by Baltimore magazine! UM SJMC proudly celebrates more than 100 providers who made the list. ‌More than 230 physicians in 80 adult and pediatric specialties and sub-specialties we recognized across UMMS. Thank you for your dedication to the health and well-being of our community and for creating a better state of care for our patients. Learn more: https://www.umms.org/news/news-releases/2025/umms-top-docs-2025

11/13/2025

Better Never Stops! UM St. Joseph Medical Center has once again been awarded an ‘A’ in Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025. This latest designation marks the 9th consecutive and 13th such accomplishment for the medical center and recognizes our achievements in protecting patients from harm and error while in our care.

Congratulations to our team members on this outstanding achievement and for always providing innovative, compassionate care to our community!

Learn more about this designation: https://www.umms.org/sjmc/news/2025/um-sjmc-earns-a-national-grade-a-for-patient-safety

11/12/2025

Who should get a screening for lung cancer? The American Cancer Society recommends people without symptoms of lung cancer, people aged 50-80, people who smoke or have smoked in the last 15 years, and people with at least 20 pack-years of history. Learn more: https://health.umms.org/2022/08/03/lung-cancer-symptoms/

11/11/2025

Today on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women—past, present and future—who have proudly served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice has protected our freedom, and for that, we are forever grateful. God bless you and thank you.

11/06/2025

Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Teri McCambridge is a pediatric sports medicine doctor at Towson Orthopaedic Associates. She has a special interest in treating young athletes with sports-related concerns such as concussion, overuse injuries and female athlete triad.

Check out Dr. McCambridge’s videos:

Meet Dr. Teri McCambridge -- a pediatric sports medicine doctor at Towson Orthopaedic Associates and UM St. Joseph Medical Center.

11/05/2025

One quick and easy way to make a difference in someone’s life is by donating blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives. Join us for a blood drive at UM St. Joseph on Monday, November 10, from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Schedule your life-saving donation today: https://www.umms.org/sjmc/community/blood-drives

11/04/2025

All of us at UM St. Joseph Medical Center—from our tiniest patients on up—hope you enjoyed a safe, sweet and blessed Halloween! Our amazing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staff decorated the floor in a sweet Candyland theme, and all of the nurses made costumes for each baby, making these beautiful newborns an even sweeter sight to see than ever.

11/04/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have cancelled the flu clinic at White Marsh Mall scheduled for today. Please join us at one of our other FREE flu vaccination clinics this week:

Parkville-Carney Branch of BCPL: Thursday, November 6, 2 – 6 pm
Perry Hall Branch of BCPL: Saturday, November 8, 10 am – 2 pm

For more information and a complete list of our flu shot clinics, visit umstjoseph.org/flu