This week’s top stories from MHA’s News Roundup include new leadership announcements, recognition and support for Maryland hospitals’ workforce, and transforming a century-old hospital.
Frederick Health Hospital Names New CEO
The Frederick News-Post, by Ryan Marshall
Frederick Health Hospital will have a new president and CEO beginning in July. Cheryl Cioffi, the hospital’s current executive vice president and chief administrative officer, will take over the top job from current CEO Tom Kleinhanzl. Kleinhanzl announced in December that he would be leaving the hospital system after 20 years.
$20 Million Grants from Ravens Aim to Address Nursing Shortage in Baltimore-Area Hospitals
WBFF, by Alexa Dikos
In a heartwarming play for healthcare, the Baltimore Ravens and The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have announced a $20 million investment to bolster the nursing workforce in Baltimore-area hospitals. This generous move, coinciding with National Nurses Day, aims to address the looming nursing shortage and support the well-being of nurses. The funds will be distributed as four $5 million grants to MedStar Health, The University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Mercy Medical Center.
Ghostbusters’ Group Donates Gowns, Smiles to Anne Arundel Medical Center
The Capital Gazette, by Megan Loock
When Allen Mosenkis joined the Charm City Ghostbusters last year, he saw it as a perfect opportunity to combine his love for medicine with his favorite movie from childhood. Mosenkis remembers watching 1989’s “Ghostbusters 2.” Now, Mosenkis is an anesthesiologist at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, bringing his love for the film to life through cosplay and philanthropy.
ICU Nurse Angel Toney on Teamwork, Purpose, and Why ‘Together’ Is Her Real Superpower
Minority Nurse, by Renee Hewitt
When it comes to the power of nurses, Angel Toney, BSN, RN, is the real deal—a critical care force fueled by compassion, community, and the drive to pay it forward. As an ICU nurse at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Toney’s superpower isn’t just handling high-stakes moments but weaving humanity into every heartbeat of her day.
LifeBridge Completes $61.6M Redo of Century-Old Hospital
Baltimore Business Journal, by Matt Hooke
LifeBridge Health has completed a multi-year, $61.6 million transformation of Grace Medical Center, shifting the century-old facility’s care model and adding more mental health services.
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