University of Maryland Medical System

06/17/2026

Baltimore Together: A Summit on Violence Prevention brought together leaders from healthcare, public safety, government, research, advocacy, and community organizations to explore evidence-based, community-driven solutions for creating a safer, healthier Baltimore.

Hosted by University of Maryland Medical System, University of Maryland Medical Center, and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the summit focused on strengthening partnerships, sharing best practices, and advancing collective action to address violence across our communities.

To read the full press release, visit: https://www.umms.org/ummc/news/2026/ravens-and-umms-convene-violence-prevention-summit

06/17/2026

Join us in congratulating Carla Taffetani, Clinical Nurse II at UM St. Joseph Medical Center and our latest Josie King Patient Safety Award Winner! Carla’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and her proactive approach in identifying critical changes in patient conditions exemplify the core values that drive us forward.

Through her diligent advocacy, she has made a significant impact by ensuring timely interventions that save lives. Her work embodies our principle of high reliability—always speaking up and striving to prevent harm to those we care for.

06/16/2026

Do you find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"?

If you're constantly tired, overwhelmed, irritable, or feeling emotionally drained, it may be more than everyday stress. It could be burnout.

Many people struggle to set boundaries with work, family, and friends. Over time, putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health.

The good news? Setting healthy boundaries can help protect your time, energy, and well-being.

Read the full article to learn the warning signs of burnout, the different types of boundaries, and practical tips for creating healthier habits that support your mental health.

https://health.umms.org/mental-health/how-setting-boundaries-can-prevent-burnout/

Constantly tired. Mood swings. Feeling hopeless. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be experiencing burnout. And it could be because you’re saying “yes” to every commitment.

06/16/2026

A patient care technician can make a difference in ways patients feel immediately.

For Niesha, that means showing up with compassion, teamwork, and the steady support patients and nurses rely on throughout the day. It is hands-on and meaningful work. Every interaction helps move care forward.

Because your purpose is not assigned. It is built through the work you do, the people you support, and the care you help provide. Explore patient care technician and nursing support opportunities: https://careers.umms.org/us/en/nursing-support-jobs

06/16/2026

What does it take to age well? It may be simpler than you think.

Hear from Dr. Alexandra Morán, Director of Community Health Improvement at University of Maryland Medical Center, in this Your Health segment with Maryland Public Television as she shares practical, everyday habits that can help support healthy aging and overall well-being.

To learn more about Community Health, visit: https://www.umms.org/midtown/community

06/15/2026

Some patients cannot wait. When a hospital needs to transfer a critically ill or injured patient to a higher level of care, Maryland ExpressCare answers the call. By ground ambulance and by air, our critical care transport nurses, paramedics, and EMTs bring intensive care right to the bedside and stay with the patient every mile of the way. This is what it looks like to never stop moving toward better care. Watch the full story.

06/15/2026

Starting a new role in critical care can feel like a lot.

For Raphael, support on the Cardiac Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center starts with an eight- to 12-week onboarding experience and continues through the teamwork around him every day.

From shadowing experienced nurses to assisting with procedures and responding to emergencies, Raphael says someone is always nearby to help.

Explore Cardiac Care nursing opportunities:

🔁 Rotating shift: https://careers.umms.org/us/en/job/UOJUOMUSP105200EXTERNALENUS/Registered-Nurse-RN-Cardiac-ICU-CCU-Rotating

🌚 Night shift: https://careers.umms.org/us/en/job/UOJUOMUSP105199EXTERNALENUS/Registered-Nurse-RN-Cardiac-ICU-CCU-Nights

06/12/2026

Someone who is bleeding severely can die in minutes. The person standing next to them can change that.

That has been the whole idea behind Stop the Bleed. Since 2017, our R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma team has trained nearly 39,000 Marylanders in every county to act in the moments that matter most. Looking back on that work, what stands out is not just the number. It is the real team effort behind every training, and the communities are made safer as a result.

The work is not finished, and you can be part of it. If you have not been trained yet, now is the time. Learn how you can help save a life: https://www.umm.edu/stopthebleed

06/11/2026

Long-distance running takes a toll on the body, no matter your age or experience. Good footwear helps, but it is only the start.
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The tips in this post are worth a read for anyone logging serious miles.
And as Ironman's Official Medical Partner, we have plenty more like that. Our health and wellness blog covers the sports wellness questions athletes actually ask, from spotting the early signs of dehydration to distinguishing between a sprain and a strain.

Take a look before your next run: https://health.umms.org/

06/10/2026

Some people lift the whole room just by showing up. Dr. Michael Allison is one of them.

Congratulations to Dr. Allison in Critical Care at UM St. Joseph Medical Center, a Sunflower Award winner. The Sunflower Award recognizes team members across the hospital who go above and beyond in their daily work and have a positive impact on everyone around them.

What earned him the honor is something we hold onto across our system: the commitment to bounce back. To take ownership of the hard days, see when someone else is struggling and steady them, and bring a positive attitude to the work because that is what our patients and our colleagues deserve.
Dr. Allison, thank you for being exactly that kind of presence. Well-deserved.