2024 Year in Review
Maryland hospitals and health systems made headlines throughout 2024. This year’s coverage reflects your incredible leadership and dedication to improving the health and well-being of your communities. Here are some of the most clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup that celebrate your impact and contributions.
These Are the Top 10 Most Clicked Stories of 2024
1. CEO of the Year and the Power 10: Meet the 2024 Honorees
Baltimore Business Journal, by Jessica Iannetta, Sept. 13, 2024
Learn more about all this year’s honorees including Elizabeth Wise, president & CEO, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health.
2. Introducing the BBJ’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40 Honorees
Baltimore Business Journal, by Jessica Iannetta, Oct. 2, 2024
The Baltimore Business Journal has unveiled its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 honorees, spotlighting the very best of the next generation of local business leaders. This year’s honorees include Jennifer Siegel, Hospital counsel, MedStar Health.
3. Seven New Leaders to Know Now in Greater Washington: Emily Briton
Washington Business Journal, by Caitlin Lyons, Jan. 29, 2024
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center’s President, Emily Briton, was recognized as a new leader to know in Greater Washington. The new leaders from around the area came together for dinner and an evening of conversation during the Power Move program’s latest installment on Jan. 23.
6. New UMMS Signage Tops 250 W. Pratt St. in Downtown Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun, by Lorraine Mirabella, May 15, 2024
Downtown Baltimore’s skyline will get a new look with the unveiling Tuesday of University of Maryland Medical System signage atop the former Pandora office tower on West Pratt Street. The sign, including name and logo, will be visible from Interstates 395 and 95 and from home plate beyond the centerfield wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. It measures 23 feet tall and 48 feet wide.
7. UMMS Breaks Ground on $540M Easton Hospital
Washington Business Journal, by Matt Hooke, Oct. 23, 2024
At a time when many hospitals in rural areas are closing down due to financial struggles, UMMS is going in the opposite direction with the creation of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. The new hospital replaces an outdated facility nearby and is the result of a long development process, said Kenneth Kozel, CEO and president at UM Shore Regional Health.
8. 2024 Health Care Heroes Honorees
The Daily Record, June 26, 2024
The 2024 honorees list has been published as well as the individual profiles. The 2024 Health Care Heroes provide exceptional care to those in need. They go above and beyond and work tirelessly to improve health care in our state. Honorees were recognized June 21, and MHA is the event partner.
9. How MedStar Aims to Keep Discharged Patients from Returning to Hospital
Washington Business Journal, by Sara Gilgore, April 10, 2024
MedStar Health is working with DispatchHealth At Home Urgent Care to offer care to patients discharged from its Washington Hospital Center.
10. 2024 Influential Marylanders
The Daily Record, July 17, 2024
Influential Marylanders was created in 2006 to honor people who have made significant impacts in their field and continue to be leaders in Maryland. These individuals are selected by The Daily Record’s editors for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland. The 2024 health care honorees include Bradley Chambers from MedStar Health, Dr. Bartley Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin from the University of Maryland Medical System, Melony G. Griffith from the Maryland Hospital Association, Dr. Redonda Miller from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Leslie Simmons from LifeBridge Health.
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