University of Maryland Medical Center

08/07/2026

Sometimes, a new set of keys opens so much more than a car.

For Sherrie Levine, a University of Maryland Medical Center team member and Vehicles for Change recipient, reliable transportation has meant more time with her daughter, greater peace of mind and the freedom to get where she needs to go.
Through the Road to Relief program, transportation barriers are becoming opportunities, helping team members build stability for themselves and their families while making everyday life a little easier.

Because supporting our team goes beyond the workplace. It's about helping people thrive at work, at home and in the communities, they call home.

08/05/2026

A kidney transplant can change your life, and the support you receive along the way can make all the difference.

After diagnosis with the rare kidney disease IgM nephropathy, Monique McDowell received a kidney transplant at the University of Maryland Transplant Center in 2023. Throughout every stage of her transplant journey, from evaluation and surgery to recovery, our multidisciplinary team was there to provide expert care, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.

To learn more about starting the Transplant process with UMMC, visit: https://www.umms.org/ummc/health-services/transplant/process

08/05/2026

Protecting young athletes starts with recognizing the signs of a concussion.

Dr. Gary Schwartzbauer joins Maryland Public Television's Your Health to discuss concussions, with a special focus on youth athletes, including how to recognize symptoms, when to seek care, and why proper recovery is so important. Dr. Schwartzbauer is Medical Director of Neurotrauma Critical Care at University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

08/04/2026

Great healthcare starts with great people.

We're proud to celebrate our teams across the University of Maryland Medical System for earning recognition among the nation's and Maryland's best.

University of Maryland Medical Center's University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally ranked #35 for Cancer and recognized as #2 in Maryland and the Baltimore metro area.

We're proud to have three University of Maryland Medical System hospitals rank among the top five Best Hospitals in Maryland and the Baltimore metro area.

#2 University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
#3 University of Maryland Medical Center
#5 University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Across our system, our hospitals were also recognized as High Performing in 20 adult procedures and conditions, reflecting our shared commitment to safe, high-quality care and better outcomes for our patients.

Congratulations to every team member whose dedication made this recognition possible. Thank you for helping create a better state of care for Maryland.

08/04/2026

Early detection can save lives. When lung cancer is found early, treatment is often more effective and outcomes can improve. This World Lung Cancer Day, University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to prevention, screening, and leading-edge patient care for Marylanders and beyond.

See if you meet the screening guidelines and schedule your lung cancer screening today.

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08/03/2026

"The clock was always ticking. Now it is not."

For most of his life, Ese Sifo lived with the pain and uncertainty of sickle cell disease. His wife Mari watched the toll it took, always wondering what the future held.

This year, Ese received a breakthrough gene therapy at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) using his own genetically engineered stem cells. He describes it as a door finally opening after being closed his entire life.

UMMC is the only hospital in Maryland authorized to offer this treatment, part of a program built to expand access and address the disparities that have long affected patients with sickle cell disease.

For the Sifo family, everything has changed.

08/03/2026

The University of Maryland Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center invites you to our annual Parkinson’s disease educational symposium for people living with Parkinson’s disease, care partners, and anyone interested in movement disorders. Join us for a day of dynamic, upbeat learning with movement activities, interactive workshops, and up-to-date talks from our renowned neurologists.

Visit https://www.umm.edu/WithinOurReach to register or learn more.

08/02/2026

Could persistent indigestion be more than just heartburn?

If you're over 40 and finding that antacids aren't providing relief, it may be time to take a closer look. Ongoing indigestion, stomach discomfort, or nausea could be signs of gastritis, an often-overlooked inflammation of the stomach lining.

In a recent Woman's World article, Ekta Gupta, MD, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, shares what women should know about recognizing the symptoms of gastritis and when it's time to seek care.

Experts reveal how to get a diagnosis and the simple lifestyle changes that speed healing

08/02/2026

Before a ruptured brain aneurysm changed everything, Caroline McCaffery was a college athlete running at full speed.

When the unthinkable happened, her parents, Kim and EJ, faced one of the most terrifying moments a family can experience. What followed was a journey through fear, uncertainty, and ultimately, relief, guided by the care team at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

In a recent podcast episode, Kim and EJ share what it felt like when Dr. Jacob Cherian, an endovascular neurosurgeon at UMMC, came around the corner with a smile. They talk about the nursing team that steadied their daughter, and the moment Caroline woke up, cracking jokes and asking questions.

That is when they knew she was in the right hands. Full podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-in-an-instant-with-kim-and-ej-mccaffrey/id1513080298?i=1000774023497

07/28/2026

Leave dialysis behind and start living your best life with a living donor kidney transplant.

University of Maryland Medical Center invites you and your loved ones to join a free, online webinar to learn how finding a living donor can help you get a kidney faster.

During this live webinar, you receive:
• Exclusive access to a UMMC Transplant Physician and Nurse Coordinator who will answer your questions during a live Q&A session
• Strategies for finding a kidney living donor
• The facts about living donation
• Tips on sharing your story and information with others
• Info on how to find champions who can help support your search

Register today for the upcoming webinar on Tuesday, August 4th, which begins at 6:00 p.m.:

UMMC offers live, online webinars followed by a question and answer session with transplant experts. Join one of our upcoming sessions.