Sinai Hospital Creates New Shabbat Care Initiative
The new plan helps sabbath-observant Jews seeking care in the Emergency Department.
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Student Athlete Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Coaches
Davy Phrathep, Ph.D., sports and performance psychologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Center for Behavioral Health offers insights on student athlete mental health and how parents and coaches can support kids’ well-being.
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Masters of Mayhem: "Shorty," aka Shira Friedlander (at left), clowns it up with a red-nosed colleague at Dana-Dwen Children’s Hospital in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Deborah Danan via JTA)
Why Medical Clowning is Very Serious Business in Israel
Since the Oct. 7th terrorist attacks, Israel has become a global leader in therapeutic clowning.
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Construction of the Weinman Cancer Building began in the summer of 2023. In the project’s final phases in 2026, crews finished internal renovations of the radiation oncology treatment area and the radiation oncology administrative offices. (Image provided by LifeBridge Health)
Sinai Hospital Dedicates Weinman Cancer Building
The $95 million, 125,000-square-foot outpatient facility will bring together adult and pediatric cancer services under one roof.
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Amy Shlossman: “I came to Maryland inspired by LifeBridge Health’s commitment to community-centered care, and what I found has exceeded every expectation." (Provided photo)
LifeBridge’s Amy Shlossman to Become CEO of Oregon Health Group
Leslie Simmons, executive vice president and chief operating officer of LifeBridge Health, will serve as interim president of Sinai and Grace Medical while a national search is conducted for Shlossman’s successor.
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Regular breast cancer screenings can lead to early detection of breast cancer. (Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images via JTA)
5 Things Jewish Women Should Know About Breast Cancer
From AI to weight-loss medications, here are the ways that breast cancer diagnoses and treatments are changing.
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John Singer: "I said, ‘I'd really like to do something to help people who are in my situation and can benefit from AFOs but can't pay for them.’” (Provided photo)
Activist Starts Endowment Fund for Individuals with Mobility Issues
John Singer wants to help Marylanders of all economic backgrounds to afford ankle foot orthoses.
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Dr. Gilad Bachrach (right), of Hebrew University-Hadassah’s Institute of Dental Science in Jerusalem, is shown with his students and lab manager. (Provided photo via JTA)
Israeli Scientists Lead Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young people and Ashkenazi Jews.
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The Greenebaum Cancer Center was named in honor of the late Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum, who three decades ago gave a transformative gift to the University of Maryland Medical System after Mrs. Greenebaum’s successful treatment for breast cancer. (File photo)
Greenebaum Foundation Makes $5.5 Million Donation to Cancer Center
The donation will be directed to help foster research conducted by faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and to advance innovative treatments.
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Dr. Scott L. Baylin: "It's been a rough ride, but I just keep a positive outlook and spirit, and I keep smiling."
Local Dentist Scott Baylin Keeps Smiling After Multiple Cancer Treatments
The founder and owner of Catonsville Dental Care, “Dr. B” maintains a spirit of optimism that inspires friends, colleagues and patients.
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Medical specialties at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation and pediatrics. (Provided photo)
Sinai Hospital Honored by Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Center
The Northwest Baltimore hospital was recognized for its initiative to strengthen safety, enhance care coordination and build a deeply engaged workforce.
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