Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Luminis Health Names New CIO
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Naomi Diaz
Erica Moncrief has been named senior vice president and chief information officer of Luminis Health. In the role, Ms. Moncrief will lead the health system’s enterprise technology strategy, overseeing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, expand digital capabilities and support high-quality, patient-centered care.
‘It Gets Better’: How a Young Rower’s Remarkable Story Can Inspire You
USA Today, by Stephen Borelli
After undergoing spinal fusion surgery for severe scoliosis, Colin Brown defied the odds by returning to competitive rowing at the national level. His inspiring comeback was made possible with expert care from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., highlighting the life-changing impact of specialized pediatric health care and rehabilitation.
MLB Umpires Charity Give Out Stuffed Animals at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
WMAR-TV by Clare Roth
The UMPS CARE Charities delivered 100 Build-A-Bears to children undergoing treatment at the hospital. The group set up the stuffed animal workshop inside the hospital, bringing the experience to the patients and their families.
Tyler Wells Visits Baltimore Newborns at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center As New Dad
WBAL-TV, by Peter Levchuck
As the Baltimore Orioles head into the All-Star break, O’s pitcher Tyler Wells visited some of Baltimore’s newest little fans at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. While visiting the medical center, Wells stopped by multiple hospital units, including the neonatal intensive care unit, labor and delivery, and postpartum.
Travel Tips for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Everyday Health, by Ashley Welch
Traveling with metastatic breast cancer can be safe with careful planning and guidance from your care team. Kai Andrews, a survivorship nurse practitioner at the Aiello Breast Center at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, recommends packing medications in their original bottles and keeping them in a carry-on bag to ensure they remain accessible if checked luggage is lost.
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