Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Luminis Hospital to Build Surgery Center with $10M Gift from Local Family
Baltimore Business Journal, by Matt Hooke
An Anne Arundel County hospital is planning a new surgery center with the help of a $10 million gift from a local family. Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center will use the donation from the Earl family for its $20 million Advanced Surgical Suite project, the health system said Wednesday. This story was also covered by Becker’s ASC and The Baltimore Sun.
The Risks of Taking GLP-1 Medications in Extreme Heat
WJZ
Dr. Niharika Khanna of the University of Maryland School of Medicine explains that for millions of people taking GLP-1 medications, the extreme heat can raise the risk of dehydration.
Heat-Related Illnesses in Children
The Severna Park Voice, by Lauren Fitzpatrick, M.D.
Dr. Lauren Fitzpatrick of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center reminds families that while summer is a great time for outdoor fun, rising temperatures can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses in children. With July and August typically being the hottest months of the year, she encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to help keep kids safe.
Baltimore Man Thanks GBMC Doctor for Helping Him Walk Again, Pain-Free
WMAR-TV, by Raven Payne
After years of debilitating hip pain and being turned away by other providers, a Baltimore man regained his mobility following two successful hip replacement surgeries performed by Dr. James Johnston, Division Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at GBMC HealthCare.
Why Spike Gjerde Chose a Hospital for His Newest Restaurant
The Baltimore Banner, by Christina Tkacik
Within the past year, the Woodberry Kitchen founder has opened a French bistro in Harbor Point, a Spanish tapas bar in Mount Vernon and announced plans for an Italian market in Hampden. Now, he’s unveiling his latest project: a Levantine-inspired coffee shop inside The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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