Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Howard Hospital Project Aimed at Reducing ER Wait Times
The Baltimore Sun, by Kiersten Hacker
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is getting $5M to build a 29-bed emergency observation unit, part of a $15M pledge to cut long ER wait times and improve patient care.
An Expert Says Do Something Kind on World Kindness Day
WTOP, by Dan Ronan
MedStar Health psychologist Dr. Heather Hartman-Hall says we live in an increasingly negative world, dominated by social media, and that makes being kind to others and ourselves a little harder.
‘Robust Dialogue’ Noted at Health Care Forum
The Garrett County Republican, by Len Shindel
At a recent health-care forum, participants engaged in a “robust dialogue” about local health challenges and opportunities in Garrett County. Mark Boucot, President and CEO of Garrett Regional Medical Center, highlighted how collaboration among rural providers, community leaders, and policymakers is key to improving access and maintaining quality care in less-populated regions.
New Health System Head Aims to Boost Specialty Care in Harford County
Baltimore Business Journal, by Matt Hooke
Aaron Rabinowitz, the new president of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, steps into the role just after a $260 million expansion that significantly upgraded services in Harford County. Succeeding Elizabeth Wise, he plans to strengthen Upper Chesapeake’s service lines so patients won’t need to travel to UMMS’ downtown Baltimore hospital as often.
NIH Awards Kennedy Krieger Institute More Than $8M for Rare Disorders Research
WBAL-TV, by Kayla Morton
The National Institutes of Health awarded more than $8 million to the Kennedy Krieger Institute for researching rare disorders that negatively affect children.
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