December 2017

Sharing Faith-based Ideas on Treating Addiction
December 21, 2017
Interprofessional forum at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, highlights varying approaches to substance abuse treatment.

Putting a Face on DACA
December 20, 2017
Panel discussion at UMB provides insight into impact of contested measure.
Working Group Proposes New Regulations for Stool Transfers
December 20, 2017
Legal and medical minds at UMB joined forces to outline new regulations for life saving stool transfers.

Nursing Grads Urged to Be Sources of Healing, Hope
December 19, 2017
University of Maryland School of Nursing graduates celebrate at December ceremony.

Progress in the Fight Against Child Trafficking
December 15, 2017
The University of Maryland School of Social Work hosts statewide conference on sharing best practices to combat child trafficking.

Philanthropist Stewart Greenebaum Passes Away
December 13, 2017
A major benefactor to University of Maryland Medicine, he gave founding gift for the UM Marlene & Stewart Comprehensive Cancer Center.

UMB Unveils New Innovation Space
December 11, 2017
On December 7, 2017 UM Ventures rolled out a set of new initiatives targeting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Nursing Students, Faculty Share Tales of Global Impact
December 11, 2017
In Brazil, Liberia, Nigeria, and Rwanda, University of Maryland School of Nursing students and staff gain valuable lessons.

Interprofessional Clinic Opens in Prince George's County
December 8, 2017
The schools of pharmacy, nursing, social work, and law at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are collaborating to improve continuity of care for patients at a clinic in Cheverly, Md.

Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage
December 8, 2017
University of Maryland School of Medicine research shows two-way brain-gut interactions may worsen outcome after TBI.

Jennifer Litchman Graduates from Leadership Maryland
December 7, 2017
Chief communications officer and vice president/special assistant to the president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Annapolis resident recognized at December 5 ceremony

Partnership Key To Medical Center Groundbreaking
December 4, 2017
University of Maryland Medical System and University of Maryland School of Medicine take part in bringing state-of-the-art medical center to Prince George’s County.

Innovative Heart Device Found Safe and Effective
December 4, 2017
Harpoon Mitral Valve Repairs System, developed by UMB Prof. James Gammie, is less invasive and had fewer side effects than traditional mitral valve surgery.

Project Feast Offers Holiday Meal, Health Screenings
December 1, 2017
An annual event, led for the 28th year by students at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, serves Thanksgiving dinner to 400 people in West Baltimore
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