Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Meet the 2026 Executive of the Year: Neil Meltzer
Baltimore Business Journal
More than 110 nominations were submitted for the inaugural Executive Leadership Awards, with editors selecting 20 honorees and naming Neil Meltzer, outgoing CEO of LifeBridge Health, as Executive of the Year. The group of honorees includes a diverse mix of leaders from health care, construction, higher education, technology, and family-owned businesses.
Children’s National Exploring Potential Sites for Replacement Hospital
Washington Business Journal, by Sara Gilgore
Children’s National Hospital is moving forward with plans to potentially replace its main hospital on Michigan Avenue NW. The health system is exploring sites for a new acute-care facility and working with the District to evaluate its options.
96 Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Anna Falvey
Becker’s is proud to recognize chief marketing officers who serve as strategists, storytellers, and brand architects. These leaders like Matthew Clark, senior vice president of marketing and communications at the University of Maryland Medical System, drive the way patients, communities, and the broader public connect with their hospitals and health systems.
Kennedy Krieger Expert Shares Tips to Foster a Love of Reading at Home During National Reading Month
WBFF, by Gianna Desiderio
Dr. Melanie Pinkett-Davis, assistant vice president of clinical services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, is sharing ways parents and caregivers can foster a love of reading with their children.
The #1 Snack to Grab for Healthy Blood Sugar, According to an Endocrinologist and a Dietitian
Eating Well, by Elizabeth Shaw, M.S., RDN, CPT
Strained Greek yogurt is one of the best snacks for maintaining healthy blood sugar, thanks to its high protein, low carbohydrate content, and probiotics. Yoon Kook Kim, an endocrinologist at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, explains that snacks combining protein, fiber, and healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar and prevent spikes.
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