IMPORTANT: COVID-19 BOOSTER & VISITOR POLICY  MENU  SERVICESPHYSICIANSMYCHART Coronavirus: COVID-19 How GBMC Is Keeping You Safe During COVID-19 During this time of recovery, your health and safety remain our top priorities. See what we're doing to keep you safe... VIDEO Oct. 28: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 28, 2021.... 10/28/2021 VIDEO Sept. 24: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on September 24, 2021.... 09/24/2021 VIDEO August 25: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 25, 2021.... 08/25/2021 VIDEO August 5: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 5, 2021.... 08/05/2021 VIDEO July 1: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 1, 2021.... 07/01/2021 VIDEO June 16: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 16, 2021.... 06/16/2021 VIDEO June 3, 2021: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 3, 2021... 06/03/2021 VIDEO Dr. Hennessee Answers Questions About Teens and the COVID-19 Vaccine Dr. Jonatha Hennessee, DO, answers a local teen's questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and its safety and effectiveness.... 05/25/2021 VIDEO Senator Chris West and Dr Chessare discuss COVID-19 vaccines Recently, Senator Chris West (District 42) sat down with GBMC HealthCare President and CEO, Dr. John Chessare to discuss the COVID vaccines.... 05/20/2021 VIDEO April 29: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 29, 2021.... 04/29/2021 VIDEO April 15: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 15, 2021.... 04/15/2021 VIDEO April 1: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 1, 2021.... 04/01/2021 VIDEO Dr. John Chessare WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021 Dr. John Chessare discusses the state of the pandemic in Maryland, the vaccination rollout, and how preventive healthcare saves lives.... 03/23/2021 VIDEO Dr. Theresa Nguyen WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021 Dr. Theresa Nguyen discusses the importance of children's mental health and what parents can do to help their children stay healthy during the pandemic on WBAL's Coronavirus T... 03/23/2021 VIDEO Dr. Theodore Bailey WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021 Dr. Bailey, MD, JD, MA, answers questions about variants, vaccines, and how safe people are once they are vaccinated.... 03/23/2021 VIDEO Dr. Neri Cohen WBAL COVID-19 Townhall - March 23, 2021 Dr. Neri Cohen discusses telehealth and how it has improved over the course of the pandemic on WBAL's Coronavirus Townhall.... 03/23/2021 VIDEO March 18: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 18, 2021... 03/18/2021 VIDEO March 4: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John. B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on March 4, 2021... 03/04/2021 VIDEO February 18: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on February 18, 2021.... 02/18/2021 VIDEO February 4: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on February 4, 2021.... 02/04/2021 VIDEO What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines Dr. Bailey answers questions about the differences between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, vaccine development, and why some safety recommendations have changed over time.... 02/04/2021 VIDEO GBMC's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Dr. Chessare joined WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to explain local COVID-19 vaccine distribution and how GBMC is responding to the ever-changing situation.... 01/28/2021 VIDEO Discussing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Children Dr. Doran talks about the pandemic’s effect on children’s mental health and the importance of safe in-person learning.... 01/28/2021 VIDEO Treating and Defeating COVID-19 Karoll Cortez, MD, MHS, FACP, Infectious Disease physician at GBMC, participated in WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to talk about COVID-19 treatment, vaccines, and the new v... 01/28/2021 VIDEO What Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine is Like Emergency medicine physician, William Zirkin, MD, who was the first person at GBMC to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, participated in WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall to describe... 01/28/2021 VIDEO January 21: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 21, 2021.... 01/21/2021 VIDEO January 6: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on January 6, 2021.... 01/06/2021 VIDEO COVID-19 Vaccination Begins For GBMC Employees GBMC HealthCare is excited to have begun the first phase of the State’s plan for COVID-19 vaccine administration.... 12/31/2020 VIDEO December 23: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 23, 2020.... 12/23/2020 VIDEO December 10: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on December 10, 2020.... 12/10/2020 VIDEO November 20: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on November 20, 2020.... 11/20/2020 VIDEO November 12: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on November 12, 2020.... 11/12/2020 VIDEO The ED is Still Here For You Mark Fisher, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, current situation in the Emergency Department (ED) and provide advice for when people should seek emergency care.... 11/12/2020 VIDEO October 28: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 28, 2020.... 10/28/2020 VIDEO October 15: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on October 15, 2020.... 10/15/2020 Understanding the Differences between COVID-19 and Flu While influenza (flu) and the coronavirus (COVID-19) have some similarities, it is important to remember that they are not the same disease, and each affects the body differen... 10/06/2020 VIDEO Townhall COVID-19 with Ted Bailey - October 6, 2020 Dr. Bailey provides clarity about vaccinations and testing and gives advice for returning to sports on WBAL Radio’s Coronavirus Townhall.... 10/06/2020 VIDEO Dr. Nguyen Discusses COVID-19 on TownHall Discussion with WBAL Radio Dr. Nguyen talks about the challenges of virtual learning and urge parents to get their children vaccinated for the flu.... 10/06/2020 VIDEO President and CEO Discusses COVID-19 for WBAL TownHall Dr. Chessare discusses how Maryland is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, what GBMC is doing to prepare for a second wave of COVID-19, and his recent discussion with Dr. Anthony ... 10/06/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Townhall: Dr. Harold J. Tucker on How GBMC is Keeping Patients Safe Dr. Tucker talks on WBAL NewsRadio about the steps the hospital continues to take to protect patients and why it’s important for people to come and receive the care they need.... 10/06/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Update on WBAL NewsRadio ... 10/05/2020 Using COVID-19 as an Opportunity to Improve Patient Care While the COVID-19 crisis presented huge challenges to the healthcare system, it also provided opportunities for innovation in the field of patient care. Read how The Cochlear... 09/16/2020 Are Neck Gaiters Effective? A recent study from Duke University has raised questions about neck gaiters and whether or not they serve as effective face coverings for fighting COVID-19.... 09/10/2020 VIDEO September 3: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on September 3, 2020.... 09/03/2020 VIDEO August 19: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 19, 2020.... 08/19/2020 VIDEO August 6: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on August 6, 2020.... 08/06/2020 VIDEO Dr. Chessare Discuses COVID-19 with WBAL News Radio - July 30, 2020 Dr. Chessare, MD, MPH, discusses COVID-19 through a townhall with WBAL News Radio.... 07/30/2020 VIDEO Dr. Doran Discussing COVID-19 and Children's Safety on WBAL News Radio Dr. Timothy Doran discusses about safety of children returning back to school with WBAL News Radio.... 07/30/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Q & A with GBMC Infectious Diseases Expert Dr. Ted Bailey discusses the current condition of COVID-19 in Maryland with WBAL News Radio... 07/30/2020 VIDEO Talking to Your Children So They’re Empowered, Not Afraid As the new school year approaches, families are facing concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their children’s learning and physical and mental wellbeing.... 07/30/2020 Beach Safety During COVID-19 It’s no secret that summer looks very different this year. But with vacation season in full swing, many are left wondering how to safely enjoy their upcoming trip.... 07/29/2020 We're Still Here Maryland's numbers might be decreasing, and businesses might be reopening, but the virus has not gone away. Nurses in the ICU continue to see patients every day, at the worst ... 07/22/2020 Why Face Shields Can’t Replace Masks Right Now The use of face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 has become a common part of our daily routine. But as summer progresses and temperatures rise, many have become resistant ... 07/21/2020 VIDEO July 21: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 21, 2020.... 07/21/2020 Stress Management While Practicing Social Distancing During one of the most stressful and unpredictable periods in our lifetime, the normal/typical activities and events that help us get through each day are no longer available ... 07/20/2020 VIDEO Dr. Brookland Discusses COVID-19 and Cancer Dr. Brookland discusses GBMC's response to COVID-19 and how the pandemic is affecting cancer patients.... 07/16/2020 VIDEO Together Together, we can get through this pandemic.... 07/14/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 and Eye Strain: Reducing Screen Time Tanvi Shah, MD, talks about the symptoms of eye strain and computer vision syndrome, which may occur due to increased screen time during COVID-19.... 07/13/2020 VIDEO BMORE Lifestyle - "Protective Masks and Our Skin" Dr. Melvin Blanchard provides advice for relieving skin irritation caused by wearing a face mask.... 07/13/2020 VIDEO BMORE Lifestyle - "It's Safe to Receive In-Person Care" Dr. Tucker talks about the importance of ongoing care for chronic conditions and preventative procedures during COVID-19.... 07/13/2020 VIDEO How COVID-19 Affects Seniors Dr. Black, Geriatrician at Gilchrist, explains the effects of isolation on seniors and when it is safe to visit your loved ones.... 07/12/2020 VIDEO July 9: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a bi-monthly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on July 9, 2020.... 07/09/2020 What To Expect As You Return To The Doctor's Office Following COVID-19 COVID-19 has been the primary focus of healthcare systems for several months now. As the country re-opens and becomes accustomed to a new normal, many people are facing import... 07/08/2020 COVID-19 Complicates the Already Difficult Process of Treating Cancer COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the lives of people everywhere. While society adjusts to the new normal, certain groups must take extra precautions during even the mo... 06/30/2020 VIDEO Don't Delay Your Care - Morning Aircheck with Carolyn Candiello Carolyn Candiello, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety at GBMC, explains why it’s critical to continue receiving medical care and talked about the community’s reactio... 06/30/2020 VIDEO Survivorship, Cancer, and COVID-19 Felicity Kirby, RN, BSN, OCN, Survivorship Nurse Coordinator at GBMC, discusses oncology support services, survivorship, and how COVID-19 has affected cancer patients.... 06/25/2020 VIDEO What You Need to Know About Telehealth at GBMC You’ve probably been hearing a lot about telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, but at GBMC, providing patient care by phone or video visit is nothing new.... 06/24/2020 The Future of Telemedicine is Today at GBMC In 2019, GBMC started offering telehealth video visits between providers and a small group of patients. When telehealth launched, Dr. Motter-Mast’s team’s goal was for each GB... 06/24/2020 VIDEO GBMC Voices - Ep. 17 - Tremonte Meet Tremonte, Medical Assistant at GBMC working at the COVID-19 pre-surgical testing tents.... 06/23/2020 VIDEO Dr. Doran Discusses Children's Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Dr. Doran answers questions about children’s care during the pandemic and gives advice to parents as the state reopens.... 06/18/2020 VIDEO The State is Reopening…What Happens Now? Molly Hyde, MHS, CIC, Infection Control Practitioner at GBMC, describes the progress being made with testing and provide advice for staying safe as the state reopens.... 06/18/2020 VIDEO Your Safety is Our Priority Dr. Chessare talks about why it’s critical for people to come to the hospital when they need medical care and what GBMC is doing to keep patients safe.... 06/18/2020 VIDEO Dr. Cohen Talks About Telehealth During COVID-19 For many, telehealth has become the new normal in medical care, but some are concerned about how well it will work for them.... 06/18/2020 80 Days of COVID-19 A letter from the COVID-19 nurses at GBMC.... 06/13/2020 Creating a Cohesive Environment to Combat COVID-19 In response to the crisis, Erin Pilson, MS, RN, CNOR, Education Specialist in Perioperative and Endoscopy Services at GBMC HealthCare, and the team in the General Operating Ro... 06/11/2020 VIDEO June 11: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 11, 2020.... 06/11/2020 VIDEO Discussing Mental Health with Erica Cerquetti, CRNP Erica Cerquetti, CRNP, integrative medicine and palliative care nurse at GBMC and Gilchrist, talks about the mental health effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and p... 06/11/2020 Separating Work from Home Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have had to move to a new workplace – their own home.... 06/09/2020 Excellence in Maternal Child Health During COVID-19 Lynn Arenson, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, and Kelly Potter, BSN, RNC-NIC, are Education Specialists for Maternal Child Health at GBMC. They provide extensive training to nurses in Lab... 06/08/2020 VIDEO Thank You, Boy Scout Troop 35! Recently, the members of Boy Scout Troop 35 took the time to create a video to share their support. Thank you to the members of Boy Scout Troop 35 for your kind words of appre... 06/05/2020 The Future of Telehealth Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have had to find new ways to manage their health without leaving their home. For this reason, telehealth video visits have... 06/04/2020 Safety Begins with The Supply Chain The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every hospital’s supply chain. Sustaining medical supplies such as N95 and ear loop masks, surgical ties, gowns, ... 06/04/2020 Nursing Excellence During COVID-19 On a typical day, GBMC’s Center for Nursing Excellence provides continuous improvement and educational opportunities for GBMC’s nursing staff to advance their knowledge, devel... 06/03/2020 VIDEO June 3: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on June 3, 2020.... 06/03/2020 Staying Safe as the State Reopens As the conversation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shifts to re-opening, many remain concerned about their safety in public.... 06/02/2020 VIDEO May 28: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 28, 2020.... 05/28/2020 VIDEO Rising to the Occasion with Telehealth The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way healthcare is provided to patients – creating both challenges and new successes. Dr. Motter-Mast explains how GBMC HealthC... 05/28/2020 How to Avoid Irritation from Your Mask Dr. Blanchard provides tips for staying safe and being comfortable while wearing a mask this summer.... 05/28/2020 How Predators Exploit Children Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and school closures across the nation, the amount of time children and adolescents spend online has increased significantly. From onl... 05/26/2020 VIDEO GBMC Voices - Ep. 16 - Austin Meet Austin, IT Project Manager at GBMC, who works directly with COVID-19 patients and connecting them virtually with their friends and family.... 05/21/2020 VIDEO How GBMC Is Keeping You Safe During COVID-19 GBMC is a safe place, please do not stay at home if you need care.... 05/21/2020 VIDEO Life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit When asked how she feels about these changes, Emily expressed, “Although the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some fear and uncertainty, I am so proud of our families for their re... 05/21/2020 VIDEO May 21: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 21, 2020.... 05/21/2020 VIDEO Midday Maryland - Spiritual Support during the COVID-19 pandemic Reverend Sandy Rector of GBMC Spiritual Support Services discussed how they are supporting patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.... 05/19/2020 VIDEO A Special Virtual Town Hall with the SAFE & DV Program and Their Community Partners - Segment One With millions staying at home to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and intimate partner violence are being put i... 05/18/2020 VIDEO A Special Virtual Town Hall with the SAFE & DV Program and Their Community Partners - Segment Two With millions staying at home to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and intimate partner violence are being put i... 05/18/2020 VIDEO A Special Virtual Town Hall with the SAFE & DV Program and Their Community Partners - Segment Three With millions staying at home to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), victims of sexual assault, child abuse, and intimate partner violence are being put i... 05/18/2020 VIDEO May 14: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 14, 2020.... 05/14/2020 Life Inside a COVID-19 Unit On March 27, 2020, the lives of the nurses on Unit 48 were forever changed.... 05/13/2020 VIDEO The Art of Nursing 2020 This year would have been our 5th annual celebration. Unfortunately, it was not possible to safely gather our entire nursing staff, so we decided to hold a surprise virtual ce... 05/13/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Townhall Update - May 11, 2020 As we enter the ninth week of the new environment created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, GBMC HealthCare and WBAL Radio teamed up to present a second Coronavirus Town... 05/11/2020 Having Your First Baby During COVID-19 What does it feel like to learn that your first child will be born during a pandemic? Tara Brown and Ari Mittleman know better than most.... 05/08/2020 For Laser Tattoo and Hair Removal Services, Telehealth Video Consults Bring Patients One Step Closer to Treatment As people continue to stay home due to COVID-19 and elective procedures are postponed, telehealth video visits are great alternatives for non-emergent issues. The Vein Center ... 05/08/2020 What We Need to Remember as the State Reopens Yesterday, Governor Larry Hogan announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities. While it may seem that we are movin... 05/07/2020 The CDC Announces Six New COVID-19 Symptoms Researchers across the country continue to study the virus and can now positively attribute new symptoms to COVID-19.... 05/06/2020 VIDEO May 6: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on May 6, 2020... 05/06/2020 The View From the Front Line Ashley Tote, RN, has been a member of the GBMC family for many years, serving in a number of different roles, but most recently as a nurse on Unit 38. When GBMC HealthCare beg... 05/05/2020 Busting Coronavirus Myths The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created much speculation among communities and in the media. Unfortunately, misinformation in this case can be dangerous to people’s he... 05/05/2020 VIDEO SAFE & DV Outreach During COVID-19 Guidelines for social distancing may have changed the way presentations are given, but that has not stopped the SAFE and DV team.... 05/04/2020 VIDEO How COVID-19 is Affecting Human Trafficking Human trafficking isn’t a topic most people think about. It seems like something that only happens on TV – not in Maryland – but that assumption couldn’t be more wrong.... 05/04/2020 VIDEO Explaining the SAFE and DV Program and How it Can Help You While the stay-at-home order is intended to protect people from the coronavirus, it unfortunately puts some at more risk. GBMC's SAFE & DV Program is here to help.... 05/04/2020 Care Beyond COVID-19 For the past two months, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been the focus of healthcare news, but that doesn’t mean other health issues have disappeared.... 04/30/2020 VIDEO "Thank You" Cards Received from the Community Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, GBMC has been working 24/7 to keep the community and its employees healthy and safe. Along wit the amazing donations and support ... 04/30/2020 VIDEO April 29: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 29, 2020.... 04/29/2020 Bringing Joy to the Infusion Center As a financial professional, sewing isn’t typically a part of Insung Kim’s daily schedule – until now.... 04/27/2020 VIDEO Dr. Anthony Chico Discusses the Stress of Dealing with COVID-19 Dr. Chico, Medical Director of Emergency Psychiatry at GBMC talked about what each of us can do to maintain balance during the COVID-19 pandemic.... 04/24/2020 VIDEO Dr. Raisinghani Discusses the Impact COVID-19 has on Mental Health The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives all around the world, increasing stress and anxiety to exceptionally high levels. Rachna Raisinghani, MD, Chair of Emergency Psychiat... 04/24/2020 VIDEO Chaplain Joe Hart on the Toll of Anxiety During COVID-19 We’re all dealing with the anxiety of living during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for people in the hospital and their loved ones, those feelings can be even more intense.... 04/24/2020 VIDEO Chaplain Rector Talks About Managing family situations during COVID-19 GBMC chaplain, Saundra Rector, talked about ways that parents can help their children through this difficult time.... 04/24/2020 VIDEO Dr. Chico Provides Tips for Mental Health There truly hasn’t been anything like this pandemic in our lifetimes, and the uncertainty is putting a strain on many people’s mental health. While each person copes different... 04/23/2020 VIDEO Core Basics and Cardio Endurance Join Christina Penny with Active Life at GBMC as she goes over some activities to work on your core at home during (and after!) quarantine.... 04/23/2020 VIDEO Exercises for Flexibility Join Christina Penny, a doctor of physical therapy at Active Life Physical Therapy at GBMC, to go over some exercises of flexibility that you can do at home during (and after!... 04/23/2020 VIDEO April 23: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 23, 2020.... 04/23/2020 VIDEO Healthy Eating Through the COVID-19 Crisis Have you found yourself snacking more now that you’re at home? We’d all like to think that we’ll use our extra time to eat better and exercise more, but that’s easier said tha... 04/22/2020 VIDEO Support Our Healthcare Heroes! To all of the GBMC HealthCare heroes, on the front lines and behind the scenes, thank you for your dedication and commitment.... 04/21/2020 VIDEO Penny's Rainy Day Walk with Weights A 20-minute walking workout incorporating the use of hand weights.... 04/21/2020 VIDEO Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence At a time when our community is asked to stay home, GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) and Domestic Violence (DV) Program knows that home may not always be the ... 04/21/2020 VIDEO The Impact of COVID-19 on Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence On Monday, April 20, 2020, Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, Clinical Program Manager for GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) and Domestic Violence (DV) Pro... 04/20/2020 Touching Letters From Children in Our Community Weeks ago, we were thrilled to receive touching letters of encouragement for our staff and patients written by Bella Grace Young, 9 and Nicholas Young, 6 (pictured above). At ... 04/17/2020 The Do's and Don'ts of Face Coverings Improper use of a face covering could put you at a greater risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and spreading the disease to others.... 04/16/2020 VIDEO April 16: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 16, 2020.... 04/16/2020 VIDEO Ray Lewis Encourages True Warriors in Message to Healthcare Heroes Ray Lewis encourages the "true warriors" in a message to all healthcare heroes during COVID-19... 04/15/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Update with Dr. Ted Bailey - April 15, 2020 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seems to become more complicated every day and it’s difficult to know fact from fiction. To help clarify, Dr. Bailey called in to WBAL Radi... 04/15/2020 VIDEO Matt Stover Personally Thanks Everyone at GBMC HealthCare Fighting COVID-19 Matt Stover personally thanks everyone at GBMC HealthCare fighting COVID-19.... 04/15/2020 Generosity at GBMC To help with the many needs of our employees during these trying times, GBMC created the Healthcare Workers Fund on March 20. In just 20 days, the community has stepped up to ... 04/14/2020 Remotely Treating Cochlear Implant Patients While telehealth is a simple tool for certain doctors’ appointments, it can be much more complicated for patients with specialized needs.... 04/14/2020 VIDEO Rick Dempsey Thanks Healthcare Heroes Working to Fight COVID-19 Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher, Rick Dempsey, sent out a special message to the Healthcare workers at GBMC thanking them for their services, and reminding us how we can do o... 04/13/2020 From the Command Center: GBMC, Keeping You Safe The Hospital Incident Command Center team is responsible for coordinating all internal activities, action plans, resources and education as well as coordinating efforts with a... 04/10/2020 Thank You GBMC Doctors! Physicians are on the frontlines of this crisis. They chose this profession, but they are also humans, too. Especially during this time, we celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30... 04/10/2020 We Care About You! - Telehealth at GBMC While it may look different during these unprecedented times, we are still here to provide health, healing, and hope to our community.... 04/10/2020 Critical Care at GBMC: Meet Your Leader, David Vitberg, MD Known by many as the fearless superhero without a cape, Dr. David Vitberg provides care to the most severely ill patients at GBMC as the Director of the Division of Medical an... 04/10/2020 Why There Isn't a Cure for COVID-19 The simple answer: there’s too much we don’t know.... 04/10/2020 VIDEO April 9: COVID-19 Update with President and CEO, John B. Chessare, MD, MPH Dr. Chessare delivers a weekly update on the COVID-19 situation for the GBMC community on April 9, 2020.... 04/09/2020 Top Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Shows to Take Your Mind Off Things Sometimes we just need a moment to relax and watch some pointless television to take our mind off things. With everything that is going on in the world, it can be hard to sepa... 04/08/2020 The CDC is Asking Community Members to Cover Their Faces…But Not with a Medical-Grade Mask While a face covering sounds like it is the same thing as a mask, there is a critical difference – one can be used in a medical setting and the other cannot.... 04/08/2020 VIDEO Help For Victims of Domestic Violence During COVID-19 On Friday, April 3, 2020, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt addressed how COVID-19 is affecting those in situations involving domestic violence and ways that thes... 04/07/2020 VIDEO To Your Health - COVID-19 Update with Dr. Bailey Dr. Theodore Bailey, Chief, Infectious Diseases at GBMC, talks with To Your Health host, John Lazarou, about what we’ve learned so far, and what we still need to learn about C... 04/06/2020 Heroes Work Here Our frontline providers (nurses, doctors, environmental and nutrition staff, etc.) are working around-the-clock to provide the best and most compassionate care to our patients... 04/06/2020 VIDEO COVID-19 Discussion with Dr. Celano on WMAR Dr. Paul Celano discusses the steps that cancer patients can take to lower their risk of contracting COVID-19.... 04/03/2020 VIDEO Dr. Robert Donegan Interviewed about COVID-19 Dr. Robert Donegan discusses the steps that cancer patients can take to lower their risk of contracting COVID-19.... 04/03/2020 Sign up for our email newsletter! 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