This week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter feature Maryland health systems expanding services through partnerships and new clinics while addressing challenges like workplace violence and promoting student mental health.
Inova Health System Strikes Hospice Partnership with Baltimore-Area Provider
Washington Business Journal, by Matt Hooke and Sara Gilgore
Falls Church’s Inova Health System has teamed up with a Baltimore-area hospice and palliative care provider to bring its end-of-life services into Northern Virginia. The joint venture, announced last week, opens the door for Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc. to offer hospice care within Inova’s hospitals, as well as to the health system’s patients in senior living facilities or their own homes, according to the partners.
State Leaders Applaud as TidalHealth Opens Edward Q. Wilgus Clinic
WMDT, by Haley Rae
TidalHealth cut the ribbon Thursday for its newest community clinic, as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the health system to celebrate the opening. Moore said the clinic would set a “gold standard” for healthcare services, particularly for those in rural areas. Simona Eng, associate vice president for medical education, called the opening one of the proudest moments of her career.
Minimally-Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: What’s the Difference?
USA Today, by Caroline C. Boyle
As U.S. health officials race to address Americans’ consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a new study further reveals their potential implications for health. Processed foods are foods that have been altered in some capacity, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. It’s as simple as heating, freezing, or dehydrating a food.
Workplace Violence Threatens Urban and Rural Hospitals
Medscape, by Julie Peck
In consulting multiple studies on workplace violence at urban hospitals, Catrina Bonus, vice president of safety and security at University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), spells out a pattern. After a 27-year career with the US Secret Service, Bonus said that all of UMMS’ efforts and training are geared toward de-escalating these situations as quickly—and with as much empathy—as possible. Giora Netzer, M.D., vice president and chief experience officer at UMMS, has been instrumental in sharing this crisis intervention piece with the security staff.
Benefits of Mental Health Days for Students
WTTG, by Steve Chenevey
Psychiatrist, Dr. Jesselina Curry of Luminis Health, joins to discuss the benefits of mental health days for students.
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