Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Hopkins, UMB Join Accelerator for AI Startups in Baltimore
The Baltimore Banner, by Meredith Cohn
Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and some of the region’s largest health care systems and insurers are collaborating with a venture capital firm to assist startup companies focused on artificial intelligence in health care. The accelerator, called Techstars AI Health Baltimore, launched last year with Hopkins and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, but recently picked up more industry partners. They included many other major names in health care — UMB, the University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health.
Baltimore Hospital to Build $250M Care Center
Baltimore Business Journal, by Matt Hooke
Kennedy Krieger Institute is planning a $250 million expansion that will transform a patch of green space into a 10-story facility for people suffering from complex neurological and developmental conditions.
Changes in Care Show Results at GBMC, Addressing Disparities in Maternal Health
WMAR, by Kara Burnett
GBMC HealthCare’s Jodie Bell, assistant director of maternal newborn health, says preparing patients physically before delivery and improving how care is delivered has been key to closing those disparities and supporting better experiences for all families.
Serious Consequences Associated with Mumps Raise Concern, Baltimore Doctor Explains
WBAL, by Mindy Basara
Mumps cases are rising in Maryland, and health officials are urging people to stay alert for symptoms like fever, headache, and swollen glands — especially because complications such as meningitis or hearing loss, while rare, can be serious. Dr. Ashanti Woods, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center, stresses the importance of vaccination and awareness to protect children and communities as the virus spreads.
Want to Start a Winter Sport? Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Wear
Everyday Health, by Mary Dennis
From properly fitting helmets to smart layering, preparation can help prevent common cold-weather injuries. Cheyenne Falat, MD, assistant medical director of the Adult Emergency Department at University of Maryland Medical Center, shares why taking a few extra precautions can mean fewer trips to the ER — and more time enjoying the season.
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