Innovations in Health Care 2022
For Jmore’s annual Innovations in Health Care issue, we take a look at some of the latest developments at area hospitals.
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Author: Carol Sorgen
Shown here are UMMC registered nurse and clinical nurse educator Liz Cushing (far left) with nursing students (left to right) CJ Lucombe, Charlotte Holdrich, Yasmie Opawoye and Cathy Mellor. (Steve Ruark)
Old School, Hands-On Experience
The University of Maryland Medical System has developed an innovative initiative to enhance nursing education.
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As 1501 Health continues to evolve, the program will offer co-working and collaborative spaces and a medical simulation lab. (Provided photo)
LifeBridge Health and CareFirst Fostering Future Health Care Solutions
Looking for health care solutions for the future, Healthworx, the innovation arm of LifeBridge Health and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, last year launched 1501 Health, an incubator for health care startups.
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MRI-guided focused ultrasound alleviates symptoms and eliminates the risk of infection in procedures requiring incisions. (Provided Photo)
University of Maryland Medical Center Neurosurgeons Pioneer New Breakthroughs
Neurosurgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center have pioneered an incisionless procedure called focused ultrasound that extends the quality and length of life for people with brain tumors, movement disorders, chronic pain and other conditions.
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Yoga is just one of the
integrative therapies offered to patients at the Barbara
L. Posner Wellness & Support Center. (Provided Photo)
Posner Center Addresses Range of Patient Needs with Integrative Therapies
The Barbara L. Posner Wellness & Support Center at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center offers an array of integrative therapies to address the needs of those diagnosed with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
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Mercy Medical Center Offers Innovative, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Fibroids
With the Acessa ProVu system, Mercy Medical Center is able to offer a safe, effective and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure to treat women suffering from uterine fibroids.
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Peak Performance
Jmore spoke with author Gary Ingber about his recently published memoir about his time climbing the Himalayas and what he learned.
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Mount Hood rises more than 11,000 feet above Portland and is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Oregon's largest city. (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)
A Passion for Portland
It’s been two years since Carol Sorgen moved from Baltimore to Portland, Ore. She shares her suggestions of must-sees if you’re ever headed out this way.
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Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library houses one of the most important collections of Americana in the United States. (Bob Leitch, Courtesy Winterthur)
Garden of Delights: Winterthur Garden in Brandywine Valley
Visit the Winterthur Garden in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley and the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont, cannot fail to impress — and inspire.
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The Amish horse and buggy is a common sight along the roads of Lancaster County. (Hutch Photography/Shutterstock)
Plain Fun: A Getaway to Lancaster, Pa.
In addition to its many Amish-related attractions, from quilt shops to horse and carriage rides, Lancaster, Pa., has become a popular destination for arts lovers, foodies and shoppers.
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Located at the top of the Royal Mile, the Edinburgh Castle is built on a volcanic rock that has been the site of a fortification of one form or another since Celtic times. (mkahntphoto/Shutterstock)
Hitting the Highlands: Exploring Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great place to explore the charm of Scotland, and a perfect starting point for a few day trips as well.
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