Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center’s Proposed $93M Critical Care Tower to be Largest Expansion in Facility’s History
Washington Business Journal, by Rachel Schlueter
MedStar Health is planning a $93 million critical care tower at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, marking the largest expansion in the hospital’s history. The proposed four-story tower would add 32 intensive care beds and 16 medical-surgical beds, expanding access to advanced care for patients in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland; MedStar is seeking $35 million in state funding for the project.
Lanham Hospital Recognized for Care in Community
WRC
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center is being recognized for its commitment to caring for the Prince George’s County community. Deneen Richmond, president, discussed the latest developments for the hospital, including efforts to expand and strengthen maternal health services for local families.
95 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know | 2026
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Anna Falvey
Becker’s recognized 95 academic medical center CEOs for their leadership in advancing patient care, research and education. The 2026 list includes MHA member leaders Lisa M. Boyle, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health; Redonda Miller, MD, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and Mohan Suntha, MD, University of Maryland Medical System.
Dolly Parton Hated Working Out. But She Loved ‘Rejoicing Exercises’
TIME, by Angela Haupt
Dolly Parton’s unconventional “rejoicing exercises” combined music, singing, and simple movements she enjoyed, offering a reminder that physical activity doesn’t have to follow a traditional workout routine. Dr. George Hennawi, physician executive director of geriatrics and senior services at MedStar Health, says this approach can be especially valuable as people age by incorporating movement into activities they already love and enjoy.
Child Fatalities in Hot Cars Can Bring Different Charges Across Maryland
The Baltimore Sun, by Gabriella Fine
Recent hot-car deaths in Maryland are a tragic reminder of how quickly heat can become dangerous for children. Dr. Cheyenne Falat, associate medical director of the adult emergency department at the University of Maryland Medical Center, says these deaths are preventable and encourages caregivers to build a routine of always checking the back seat.