University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

08/21/2026

Even fit athletes can develop hidden heart problems.

Whether you're a weekend warrior, a seasoned athlete, or simply enjoy staying active, understanding your heart health is just as important as your workout routine. Learn how sports cardiology can benefit active people of all ages and fitness levels, plus what to expect during a heart screening.

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Sports cardiology helps active people of all ages stay safe while exercising. Learn about heart screenings, symptoms and when to seek expert care.

08/13/2026

Check out upcoming market dates and this week's fresh produce offerings for the Midtown Mobile Market.
Stop by the Outpatient Tower (800 Linden Ave, Lower Level) from 1 pm to 3 pm, on Friday, August 14th.
Cash, credit and debit accepted. Tap payments, Apple Pay, and Cash App are not accepted

08/03/2026

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.

08/03/2026

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

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) invites you and your loved ones to join a free online webinar to learn how finding a living donor can help you receive a kidney transplant sooner. The webinar features UMMC transplant surgeon Dr. Daniel Maluf and kidney transplant nurse coordinator Jessica Davidson-Lewis.

During this live webinar, you receive:
• Exclusive access to a UMMC Transplant Physician and Nurse Coordinator who 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.

08/03/2026

Check out highlights from last year's , where neighbors, first responders, and families came together to celebrate community, connection, and safety. Now it's time to make even more memories this year.

Join UMMC and our public safety partners for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at UMMC Midtown Campus.

Enjoy an evening of live music, games, face painting, free health screenings, community resources, food, giveaways, and more. Plus, free school supplies will be available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring the whole family and help strengthen the connections that make our community safer, healthier, and stronger.

07/30/2026

Join UMMC and our public safety partners for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 - 8 p.m. at UMMC Midtown Campus.

Enjoy an evening of live music, games, face painting, free health screenings, community resources, food, giveaways, and more. New this year: Free school supplies will be available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring the whole family and help strengthen the connections that make our community safer and healthier.

07/25/2026

A new set of keys. A new sense of possibility.

Vehicles for Change recipient and UMMC team member, Cheryl McNeill, shares how receiving a vehicle through the Road to Relief program has transformed her daily routine. With reliable transportation, Cheryl no longer depends on rideshare apps or public transit, making her commute easier and giving her more time back each day.

By expanding access to dependable transportation, this program helps team members spend less time worrying about how they'll get to work and more time focusing on the people and priorities that matter most.

07/24/2026

That viral weight loss trend? Doctors say it's no joke.

Some social media videos joke about getting Cyclospora to lose weight through "explosive diarrhea," but the reality is far more serious.

“Some people may overlook symptoms because they may think they can lose another three extra pounds if this infection continues,” Ekta Gupta, MD, chief of gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, said. “And what they overlook is that it’s causing malabsorption and can cause more long-term health-related issues, especially if they don’t get appropriate treatment.”

Cyclospora infections can cause severe watery diarrhea that lasts for weeks or even months and often requires medical treatment.

Read more from Dr. Gupta in Everyday Health to learn why experts are urging people not to dismiss the risks behind this viral trend:

A nationwide outbreak of cryptosporidiosis has resulted in cases of ‘explosive diarrhea,’ which can lead to temporary weight loss. TikTok and Instagram users are now making jokes about contracting the disease to lose weight, and doctors are concerned.

07/21/2026

Heavy periods? Pelvic pain? You’re not alone.

Join us for Let’s Talk Fibroids: A Women’s Health Conversation over Tea on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus. Dr. Farinaz Seifi, OB-GYN, will discuss the signs and symptoms of fibroids, treatment options, and answer your questions in a welcoming, supportive setting.

This free event is open to the community. Space is limited and registration is required.

Reserve your seat by calling 443-552-2432 or registering online: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ba4fdc168761c9a6ccffaf9d0e86c