University of Maryland Medical System

08/27/2026

Before your child hits the field, court or track, make sure they're ready to play safely. In this episode of the Live Greater Podcast, learn why sports physicals are important, what happens during the exam and how they can help identify potential health concerns before the season begins. Listen now: https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/client/audio-player/umms/item/66883-game-on-what-to-know-about-sports-physicals?s=Detail

08/26/2026

Proud looks good on Maryland.

We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026.

Behind this recognition are the team members who show up every day with compassion, expertise and a commitment to making a difference for patients, families and one another.

To our teams across Maryland, thank you for everything you bring to the work. This recognition belongs to you.

08/26/2026

Sometimes, the person who helps make a difficult journey more bearable is the person you never forget.

That's exactly how one grateful family described Grace Windsor at Shore Regional Health, who supported their father throughout his cancer treatment with compassion, patience, and an ever-present smile.

"Grace didn't just care for my dad; she cared for our family."

During moments filled with fear and uncertainty, Grace listened. She answered questions, made sure concerns were heard, and offered the reassurance this family needed. Her kindness made such an impression that the nomination shared how patients regularly ask about "Our Grace."

Please join us in celebrating Grace and thanking her for the compassion and dedication she brings to patients and families every day.

08/25/2026

Feeling healthy doesn't always mean your heart is ready for intense physical activity. Whether you're training for a race, playing pickleball or enjoying weekend workouts, a sports cardiology screening can help identify hidden heart conditions before they become serious. Learn more: https://health.umms.org/heart-care/keep-your-heart-in-the-game-why-sports-cardiology-matters/

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

08/23/2026

The best catches are the ones no one else sees coming.

Concillia Ngang, Wound Care Coordinator at UM Capital Region Health, was doing what she always does during a routine visit: a full head-to-toe assessment, not just the area she was assigned to follow. That thoroughness is what made the difference. She noticed something that did not look like normal healing, and even though it fell outside her team's scope, she did not leave it for someone else.

She addressed what she could, documented carefully, and escalated immediately to the teams who needed to know. Because she spoke up when she did, the care team was able to act before it became something bigger.

Concillia has been recognized with the Josie King Hero Award for exactly this: clinical vigilance, sound judgment, and patient advocacy that reaches beyond an assigned role.

Thank you, Concillia.

08/22/2026

A little imagination, a lot of candy, and endless possibilities.

Camp Open Arms transformed into Candyland, where children with limb differences spent the week making lollipops, conducting candy science experiments, tackling ropes courses, splashing down the Sugar Rush water slide, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

For 12 years, Camp Open Arms has provided more than summer fun. It has created a place where children feel accepted, supported, and encouraged to try things they once thought impossible.

Hosted through a partnership between the University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital and the University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics, the camp brings together children from across the country for a week filled with friendship, confidence and discovery.

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, donors and care teams for making this magical week possible. Your dedication continues to help children and families create memories they'll cherish forever.

08/21/2026

Two months ago, Officer Catalfamo was brought to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center after being shot in the line of duty.

This week, he walked out of UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute on his own, past a hallway of the clinicians who cared for him and a line of fellow officers waiting outside.

Between those two moments sat weeks of trauma care, surgery, and rehabilitation, and two teams working toward the same thing: getting him home.

We are grateful to have played a part in his recovery, and we join his family, colleagues at Baltimore County Police Department, and community in wishing him continued strength.

08/21/2026

Baltimore is seeing meaningful progress. Between 2022 and 2025, homicides dropped 60 percent, and non-fatal shootings fell by half, with 2025 marking one of the lowest homicide totals in nearly five decades. That progress reflects coordinated work across community organizations, public agencies, and health care partners.

It also reflects what happens every day at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Our teams care for patients with devastating violent injuries while working alongside partners to prevent violence before it ever reaches our doors. Both halves of that work matter, and neither one makes headlines on its own.

In a recent The New York Times story on Baltimore's historic decline in homicides, Shock Trauma senior clinical nurse CJ Meyer put it plainly: "We never know the stories. Our job is to keep people alive."

Progress does not mean the work is finished. We remain committed to the communities we serve.

Read the full story: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/baltimore-historic-decline-murder-homicide.html

08/21/2026

The entire care team across the University of Maryland Medical System, including University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, sends our best wishes to Officer P. Catalfamo as he continues with his recovery.

We are also grateful to the Baltimore County Police Department for their kind words and recognition of the exceptional care teams across the System who provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients every day.

08/21/2026

Baltimore is making meaningful progress in reducing violence, and University of Maryland Medical Center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center continue to play an important role in the city’s violence prevention efforts.

Baltimore recorded a 60% reduction in homicides between 2022 and 2025, while non-fatal shootings declined by 50%. In 2025, the city recorded one of its lowest homicide totals in nearly five decades, reflecting the impact of coordinated efforts across community organizations, public agencies and healthcare partners.

That progress is also reflected in the work of teams at Shock Trauma, who continue to care for patients with devastating violent injuries while working alongside partners to help prevent violence before it reaches our trauma center.

In a recent New York Times story, Shock Trauma senior clinical nurse CJ Meyer spoke about what her team continues to see on the frontlines.
"We never know the stories," CJ said. "Our job is to keep people alive."

Read the full story from The New York Times:

After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.