BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

The mission of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center is regarded as one of the best hospitals in such a region that itself famous for hospitals. As per report and statistics, University of Maryland, BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, is the home to 2,800 employees and 700 physicians. It is also the member of the prestigious University of Maryland Medical System. Recognizing that the role of a hospital extends beyond the physical walls, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center strengthens communities and provides for better tomorrows through outreach.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 50 YEARS OF PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITIES BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE SERVES

• UM BWMC established on July 4, 1965 and has continuously grown to become one of the largest and best-equipped medical centres in the state
• It performed Anne Arundel County's first joint replacement surgery in 1975. And continue to be an innovator in joint replacement surgery.
• UM BWMC’s Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Maryland, serving over 104,000 patients a year.
• UM BWMC was the first hospital in Maryland to offer the Calypso® 4D Localizing System that uses satellite GPS to zap cancer tumors without damaging the healthy tissue surrounding them.
• In 2008, UM BWMC completed a $117 million expansion project that enlarged and renovated our emergency department.
• In January 2009, UM BWMC added a seven-story patient tower with 111 additional private rooms, and new offices offering outpatient services including the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Outpatient Infusion Center and Sleep Center.
• In April 2009, UM BWMC opened BWMC Health Services at Arundel Mills, a multi-specialty office building that brings physicians, specialists and support care to western Anne Arundel County.
• In October 2009, UM BWMC opened the Robin E. Pascal Women’s Center, bringing obstetric care back to the campus after 41 years.
• In September 2011, UM BWMC completed an 18-month, $31 million surgical suite expansion increasing the number of operating rooms and expanding the ability to perform more complex surgical cases in neurosurgery, vascular, orthopaedics and robotics.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE HAS FAMOUS FOR ITS RENOWNED SERVICES

• Neurosurgery
• Women’s and Children’s Service
• Vascular Care
• Cardiac Care
• Cancer Care
• Breast Care
• Joint Replacement
• Spine

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center is committed to bring an environmentally friendly and efficient organization. UM BWMC has a Green Health Committee made up of hospital leaders, managers, nurses and staff members who work to develop and implement a culture of sustainability at the medical centre.

PATIENTS AND VISITORS

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMOREWASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE is here for their patients! This is the main reason and accomplishment!

University of Maryland; Baltimore Washington Medical Centre is in the constant development of new procedures, new techniques along with new technologies. UM BWMC provides Family Handbook to every patient for gaining a sound conception about the nature of their services. Family Handbook also help answer questions patients and their families may have during their stay, including:

PATIENT ADVOCACY

UM BWMC has dedicated patient advocates to assist patients and their families during their experiences at medical centre. The patient advocates are available to meet with any queries of patients with concerns, questions, compliments and suggestion to meet with all the needs of the patients.

COMMUNITY

UM BWMC offers programs for every member of the family by combining the education, screening as well support groups. Many programs and services they offer are a collaborative effort with community organizations, corporations and volunteers. UM BWMC have made a similar commitment to making health a priority.

MEDICAL STAFF

• Richard Hackett
  RN, CPCS, CPMSM is our Director of Medical Affairs. He can be reached at 410-787-4130.
• Paula Dorsey
  Is our Medical Staff Coordinator. She handles all new applications for medical staff initial appointments. She can be reached at 410-787-4527.
• Stacey Sherman
  Is our Reappointment Specialist. She handles all reappointments of existing medical staff members. She can be reached at 410-787-4864.
• Thelma Askew
  Is our Continuing Medical Education/Graduate Medical Education Coordinator. She handles educational programs for medical staff members and all graduate training programs affiliated with UM BWMC. She can be reached at 410-787-4113.
• Colleen Casey
  Is our Medical Staff Secretary. She handles all requests regarding medical staff affiliations. She is also responsible for various ED on-call schedules and handles medical staff meeting minutes. She can be reached at 410-787-4525.