Before Dr. John Chessare took over as president and CEO of Greater Baltimore Medical Center nine years ago, the hospital’s board asked him whether GBMC could remain independent at a time when other hospitals across the state ...

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Greater Baltimore Medical Center will host a center of excellence for the treatment of Alstrom Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes blindness, deafness and multi-organ system failure. The Jan D. Marshall Center of Excellence will build on an existing clinic ...

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The health care bill drafted by U.S. Senate Republicans  could threaten how hospitals in Maryland do business by ending Medicaid expansion and cutting subsidies for the individual insurance market. Under Maryland’s all-payer system, hospitals encourage more primary care services and ...

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Greater Baltimore Medical Center nurse Laura Clary was named one of five finalists for “America’s Most Amazing Nurse,” a competition run by Prevention magazine and “The Doctors” TV show. Clary runs GMBC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination program, seeing patients who have ...

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As Maryland hospitals work to reduce admissions by improving the overall health of their communities, officials expect they’ll need fewer inpatient beds and more outpatient facilities. But the Maryland Hospital Association says current law doesn’t give hospitals the flexibility they ...

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A new health insurance plan being sold in Maryland will try to help small businesses save money while offering employees coordinated, patient-centered care and incentives to stay healthy. Habeo Health — named for the Latin word meaning “to own” — ...

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As Gov. Larry Hogan undergoes chemotherapy in the coming months, he could face a slew of side effects including nausea, hair loss, lack of appetite and general fatigue. But that doesn’t mean he’ll face a serious disruption in his ability ...

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Sometimes, the patients don't survive. Doctors and nurses make mistakes, or aren't able to treat an injury fast enough, or can't diagnose what's wrong until it's too late. Such incidents can place a heavy emotional burden on caregivers. These so-called "second victims" can experience feelings of guilt and isolation, as well as a dangerous lack of confidence. But a pilot program launched this month at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center is aimed at providing "psychological first-aid" to these caregivers through peer-to-peer counseling.

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The Greater Baltimore Medical Center won $10,000 for a local breast cancer organization by taking first place in a nationwide competition, the 2014 Medline Pink Glove Dance contest.

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The Greater Baltimore Medical Center has entered a nationwide contest to win $15,000 for The Red Devils organization, which provides support services to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients, and their families, across the state.

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