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The University of Maryland Medical System has broken ground on a $110 million outpatient center in Towson.

The University of Maryland Center for Outpatient Care will be a four-story, 112,000 square foot building on the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center campus, designed for roughly 250,000 visits a year. It consolidates ambulatory surgery, musculoskeletal and sports medicine rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonary care, infusion, and the Diabetes and Endocrine Center, with pediatric specialty care delivered by University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty.

“This project is a strategic investment in ambulatory care,” said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Opening spring 2028.

Read more: https://t.co/PLaZE378AZ

#ABetterStateOfCare #CommunityHealth #AmbulatoryCare

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When it comes to taking medications during pregnancy, less is more."

That's Dr. Carmen Farrior, an ob-gyn at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, recently featured in @thebump

Her point: multi-symptom cold and flu products often treat things you don't even have, which means more medication than you need.

Feeling under the weather while pregnant? Talk with your provider first. They know your history and what's right for you. https://t.co/yA7FDfXTqp

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Choosing to donate a kidney to someone while you're still living is one of the most generous decisions a person can make. It also means going through major surgery when you aren't sick yourself.

That's why our transplant surgeons keep asking how to make donation easier on the donor.

In a recent study, Dr. Srinivasan Muthukrishnan and colleagues at University of Maryland Medical Center looked at six living donors whose kidneys were removed using a surgical robot through a single small incision near the belly button, rather than several incisions.

The results were encouraging. None of the donors had major complications, all went home within two days, and every donated kidney began working right away in its recipient.

It's an early look at a small group, and the team is calling for larger studies before this becomes routine. But for future donors, it points toward a recovery with less physical impact and a smaller scar.

"Living kidney donors make an extraordinary altruistic decision to help other individuals in need," Dr. Muthukrishnan said. "Transplant surgeons strive to continually improve the donor experience."

#LivingDonor #OrganDonation #Transplant

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Pain isn’t just something to silence. It can be your body’s way of telling you something needs attention.

This #PainAwarenessMonth, learn what those aches and pains may be telling you and when it’s time to take action: https://t.co/YKSk2cDzR0

#PainManagement

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Ekta Gupta, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, has a clear message on cyclosporiasis: it is not a shortcut, it is "a health crisis that we need to take seriously."

Read more: https://t.co/f8pSVuVUCH

#PublicHealth #Cyclosporiasis #HealthAwareness #FoodSafety

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A transformative gene therapy program at UMMC is offering new hope for people living with sickle cell disease. As Maryland's only provider of this FDA-approved treatment, UMMC is helping sickle cell patients reclaim their lives.

See more from @wbaltv11: https://t.co/X98552YOHT

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Watch how you feel over the next few weeks. Persistent nightmares, trouble sleeping, flashbacks, difficulty focusing, falling behind at work or home, or pulling away from people are signs it may be time to talk to a professional.

Guidance shared by Adam Miller, licensed counselor at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Klein Family Center. Check out the full article: https://t.co/uOostNPXQA

#MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCare #Pikesville #TraumaRecovery

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When every second matters, our Shock Trauma Center Go Team is ready.
Our specialized team deploys within minutes to support first responders during mass casualty incidents, bringing advanced trauma expertise directly to the scene of an emergency. https://t.co/11ylBGXRjH

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The findings highlight LCPT as a promising option for transplant recipients with altered GI anatomy, offering the potential for more predictable absorption while reinforcing the need for ongoing therapeutic monitoring. Learn more in this Physician Brief: https://t.co/SLSWPcFZH8

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Findings show these approaches work best together. Machine perfusion expands use of deceased donor organs, while living donation continues to offer timely transplants, excellent graft quality, and reduced waitlist mortality. Learn more: https://t.co/yb9zcXFth3

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In a case series of kidney transplant recipients with altered GI anatomy, LCPT achieved adequate absorption in most patients. Patients with sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reached effective tacrolimus levels using dosing similar to standard protocols. Learn more: https://t.co/AWFIczHpul

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Using national OPTN data, the multi-institutional study found that while machine perfusion has dramatically increased the use of donation after circulatory death (DCD) organs and expanded transplant access, it has not broadly replaced living donor liver transplantation programs. https://t.co/j1fDJ09jOI

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As obesity and bariatric surgery rates rise, transplant programs care for more patients with altered GI anatomy. Research led by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim of the University of Maryland Medical Center explored whether LCP-tacrolimus (LCPT) can help address a critical gap in transplant immunosuppression management. Learn more: https://t.co/AWFIczHpul

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Expanding access to liver transplantation requires both innovation and balance. Research led by Dr. Chandra Bhati of @UMmedschool and the University of Maryland Medical Center examined how the rapid adoption of machine perfusion technologies has influenced living donor liver transplantation across the United States. Learn more: https://t.co/j1fDJ09jOI

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Link to full @wjz article: https://t.co/g7arQ9SuFA

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Maryland is facing a dangerous, multi-day heat wave that runs straight through the July 4th holiday.

Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness, with the heat index expected to climb to 105 to 110 degrees, and as high as 115 in some areas, from Wednesday through the weekend.

Here's how to protect yourself and the people around you:

Drink water and electrolyte drinks before you feel thirsty
Watch for early warning signs: swelling, dehydration, heavy sweating
Limit caffeine and alcohol, both dehydrate you faster
Check on older adults, people with chronic illness, and anyone without reliable AC

"Once heat stroke sets in, it affects every single organ in our body. The best way to treat it is to prevent it altogether," said Dr. Cheyenne Falat, Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center, in an interview with @WJZ.

If you don't have reliable AC, head to your nearest cooling center before the heat index hits 105. Full list: https://t.co/vrFve2noFe

#HeatSafety

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This June, we’re celebrating our community with pride! 🏳️‍🌈

We joined forces with @UMMS, UMMC, and @UMBaltimore at the 2026 Baltimore Pride Parade for a joint float — because what better way to celebrate than alongside our partners in care?

#BaltimorePride #Pride2026

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A first for Maryland. Jessica Ceja is the first adult in the state to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease since the FDA approved it in late 2023. Using an infusion of her own genetically engineered stem cells, she now hopes to leave behind a life of pain crises. Now, she heads home from the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch's death, from pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, is a stark reminder that this condition can strike even the young and fit. Sepsis kills about 350,000 Americans a year. Dr. Samuel Tisherman of R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center explains the warning signs to know: https://t.co/IWv2q6P1vr

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No single organization can solve this challenge alone." The Baltimore Ravens have invested $1 million in six organizations working to prevent gun violence, an announcement made at our Baltimore Together: A Violence Prevention Summit at M&T Bank Stadium. Watch the @wbaltv11 story: https://t.co/ONETzbVvhp.