University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Joseph Forbess Joins Nicklaus Children's as Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.

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  • MIAMI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Joseph M. Forbess has joined Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular (CV) Surgery, and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute.
  • Dr. Forbess will lead the Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute in collaboration with Dr. Lourdes Prieto, chief of the Section of Cardiology, with support from Dr. Burke.
  • Nicklaus Children's is ranked among the nation's best hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Dr. Burke has been an instrumental leader in Nicklaus Children's Cardiovascular Surgery program, having helped the team and the program attain national notoriety.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard joins David S. Brown Enterprises

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

BALTIMORE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita's Italian Ice has signed a lease with David S. Brown Enterprises, at 419 W. Baltimore in the Renaissance District of Baltimore City, mere footsteps away from University of Maryland, Baltimore.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita's Italian Ice has signed a lease with David S. Brown Enterprises, at 419 W. Baltimore in the Renaissance District of Baltimore City, mere footsteps away from University of Maryland, Baltimore.
  • The opening at their new location, 419 W. Baltimore Street, is scheduled for May 2023.
  • We are excited to have them aboard as this is their fourth location within our portfolio" said Ken Bernstein, Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing at David S. Brown Enterprises.
  • "We've received great service and support from David S. Brown Enterprises every step of the way," Albert Holley stated.

Curation Health Announces Pilot Program with University of Maryland Medical System and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curation Health — creators of a value-based care platform facilitating provider-plan collaboration, has announced a strategic partnership with University of Maryland Medical System and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst). This collaboration supports UMMS, CareFirst and Curation Health's shared commitment to improving population health and wellness and reducing the total cost of care through success in value-based care programs and innovation.

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  • Collaboration supports shift to Value-Based Care and focus on innovative solutions to advance accessible, affordable, quality care
    ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curation Health — creators of a value-based care platform facilitating provider-plan collaboration, has announced a strategic partnership with University of Maryland Medical System and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst).
  • The Curation Health platform supports the provider workflow by integrating clinically relevant data from multiple sources into point-of-care workflow tools for closure of clinical and quality gaps over time.
  • The Curation Health platform will support the network through a piloted project with primary care providers at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of physicians affiliated with the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
  • For more information on Curation Health and their prospective risk adjustment platform for value-based care, visit: curationhealth.co

Arctaris Impact Investors Completes Additional Growth Equity Investment in Up To Date Laundry, Sustaining Quality Jobs in Baltimore

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (Arctaris) is pleased to announce a follow-on growth equity investment in Up To Date Laundry (UTD).

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  • Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (Arctaris) is pleased to announce a follow-on growth equity investment in Up To Date Laundry (UTD).
  • In March 2021, Arctaris made an initial investment in UTD to aid the companys continued growth and expansion.
  • The almost $14 million Arctaris investment in UTD is the cornerstone of the $25 million Arctaris Phase I Baltimore Program.
  • Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC is a Boston-based impact investment firm with experience spanning more than 13 years over seven funds.

LHC Group and University of Maryland Medical System announce home health partnership

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

"Joining forces in Maryland with such an accomplished and respected health institution like UMMS is a great opportunity," said Keith Myers, LHC Group chairman and CEO.

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  • "Joining forces in Maryland with such an accomplished and respected health institution like UMMS is a great opportunity," said Keith Myers, LHC Group chairman and CEO.
  • UMMS is a private, university-based regional health system focused on serving the healthcare needs of Maryland.
  • UMMS' flagship academic campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in specialized care.
  • The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside.

Thomas Park Investments Reports Strong First Half with $75M in MOB Acquisitions

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Thomas Park Investments closed the first half of 2022 with $75 million in medical office building (MOB) acquisitions, halfway toward the companys goal of $150 million in acquisitions this year.

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  • Thomas Park Investments closed the first half of 2022 with $75 million in medical office building (MOB) acquisitions, halfway toward the companys goal of $150 million in acquisitions this year.
  • The acquisitions include a purchase in Raleigh, North Carolina, signaling the companys expansion into the southeast.
  • Were pleased with the increased diversity of tenants and health systems these recent acquisitions bring to our portfolio.
  • Thomas Park Investments is a leading private equity real estate firm specializing in health care real estate.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital's President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, announced that Sheldon "Shelly" Stein, President and CEO, is retiring with plans to remain in his role through November 2022 to support this transition.

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  • Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, announced that Sheldon "Shelly" Stein, President and CEO, is retiring with plans to remain in his role through November 2022 to support this transition.
  • For two decades, Stein's leadership has been instrumental in elevating MWPH as a leader in post-acute pediatric care.
  • Washington through numerous challenges and milestones during his 20 years as CEO," said Fred Wolf III, the chair of MWPH's Board of Trustees.
  • Washington Pediatric Hospital celebrates 100 years of providing family-focused, coordinated care to all children, including those with serious, chronic, or complex medical needs.

Jill Feinberg Named to Maryland's Top 100 Women List by The Daily Record

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

BALTIMORE, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, is proud to announce that Jill Feinberg, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, has been named to The Daily Record's 2022 Maryland's Top 100 Women list.

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  • Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, is proud to announce that Jill Feinberg, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, has been named to The Daily Record's 2022 Maryland's Top 100 Women list.
  • "It comes as no surprise that Jill was selected as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women," said Sheldon Stein, MWPH President and CEO.
  • Maryland's Top 100 Women was founded in 1996 to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring.
  • The Daily Record also facilitates monthly webinars bringing local experts from the business community together to discuss current topics and trends.

Maryland Companies Across a Variety of Industries Share Events, Growth, and More

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

BALTIMORE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Marketing Partnership, created by Governor Larry Hogan in 2016 to help drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that are part of the partnership.

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  • "The news from these Maryland companies and organizations are proof that Maryland remains 'Open for Business'," said Tom Riford, executive director of the Maryland Marketing Partnership.
  • Peterson Companies, a longtime Maryland company, announces National Harbor, a waterfront resort destination, welcomes four new tenants and celebrates 14 years .
  • TEDCO invested in these Maryland technology-based companies in March: CyDeploy , The Black Brain Trust , Astek Diagnostics , and GivHero .
  • The Maryland Marketing Partnership, founded in statute as the Maryland Public-Private Partnership Marketing Corporation, develops branding strategy for the state, markets the state's assets, and encourages the location and growth of new businesses in Maryland.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Celebrates 25 Years in the Capital Region

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

LARGO, Md., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, celebrates 25 years of serving families throughout the Capital Region. MWPH's Prince George's County satellite facility is located at the University of Maryland (UM) Capital Region Medical Center and is a trusted provider of family-focused, coordinated care to all children, including those with serious, chronic, and complex medical conditions.

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  • Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH), a leader in pediatric care for 100 years, celebrates 25 years of serving families throughout the Capital Region.
  • MWPH has evolved to meet the needs of children and families throughout its 25 years of service in the Capital Region.
  • Washington Pediatric Hospital is an example of a partnership that has enhanced care delivery for pediatric patients in Prince George's County for 25 years," said Nathaniel Richardson, Jr., University of Maryland Capital Region Health President and CEO.
  • Washington Pediatric Hospital celebrates 100 years of providing family-focused, coordinated care to all children, including those with serious, chronic, or complex medical needs.