Patients recovering in the hospital can use a virtual reality headset right at their bedside to stay active.Through PAVE (Preserving Ability Through Virtual Exercise), developed by University of Maryland School of Nursing researcher Brittany Burch, PhD, RN, patients follow guided, immersive workouts designed to support strength and recovery.In this example, patients hit targets to the beat of their favorite music — turning movement into something engaging and accessible during a hospital stay.Because recovery shouldn’t mean getting weaker.Breakthroughs can’t wait. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we’re changing the future today. #breakthroughscantwaitumbhttps://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#UMBaltimore #NursingResearch #HealthyAging #VirtualReality #VRHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PatientRecovery #AgingWell #DigitalHealth

For older adults, even short hospital stays can lead to muscle loss and long-term weakness.At the University of Maryland School of Nursing, researchers are testing PAVE — a virtual reality exercise program designed to help patients stay active during recovery.Because healing shouldn’t mean losing strength.Breakthroughs can’t wait. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we’re changing the future today.https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#BreakthroughsCantWait #UMBaltimore #HealthcareInnovation #VirtualReality #HealthyAging #Nursing

At the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Brittany Burch, PhD, RN, assistant professor, is helping older adults maintain their strength during hospital stays — a time when even a few days in bed can have lasting consequences.To address this, Burch and her colleagues developed Preserving Ability through Virtual Exercise (PAVE), a virtual reality–based program designed to help patients stay active. Patients can pick up a VR headset at their bedside whenever they feel up to it and follow guided exercises in an immersive environment.Read more at https://umaryland.edu/breakthroughs

The Governor’s Wellmobile, operated by the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), was at the state capitol in Annapolis providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings to highlight to the Maryland delegation just a small sample of the free services it offers to Marylanders who need it most.The Wellmobile, a mobile clinic that in fiscal year 2025, served approximately 1,600 patients, operates four days a week in Prince George’s County and has provided continuous primary care services since its founding in 1994.Read more: https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/april-2026/the-only-provider-governors-wellmobile-showcases-community-impact-.php

The annual University of Maryland, Baltimore Employee Recognition and Service Awards Luncheon at Westminster Hall honored employee service milestones and awards for employee of the year, community service, and the James T. Hill Scholarship to go toward professional development.UMB also recognized three employees who have won University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Staff Awards over the past two years. The awards are the highest honor presented by the board to exemplary staff members across the 12-institution USM.Read more at https://elm.umaryland.edu

Recovery after a hip fracture doesn’t end when a patient leaves the hospital.The ENRICH program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is helping older adults regain independence by connecting clinical care with real-world support — including community health workers, transportation access, and rehabilitation in everyday environments.From boarding a bus to walking to the grocery store, recovery is about more than healing — it’s about living.Breakthroughs Can’t Wait. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we’re changing the future today.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #AgingInPlace #Rehabilitation #PublicHealth #HealthcareInnovation #UMBaltimore

A hip fracture doesn’t just break a bone — it can disrupt independence.At the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers are rethinking recovery by focusing on what happens beyond the hospital — from transportation and home safety to real-world rehabilitation.Because recovery isn’t just about healing. It’s about getting back to living.Breakthroughs Can’t Wait. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we’re changing the future today.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #AgingInPlace #HipFractureRecovery #PublicHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Rehabilitation #HealthEquity #Caregiving

At the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Jason R. Falvey, DPT, PhD, is working to improve recovery after hip fracture by addressing not just medical care, but the conditions where older adults live.Hip fractures can have lasting consequences beyond the initial injury.“Older adults who have a hip fracture are substantially more likely to require nursing home care in the next year,” Falvey said, explaining that as confidence in walking declines and function doesn’t fully return, many experience increasing disability and social isolation.Learn more about Dr. Falvey's research at https://www.umaryland.edu/research/breakthroughs/

On March 25, 2026 the University of Maryland Baltimore held a virtual town hall to seek input and collaborate on the university's 2027-2031 strategic plan. The hosts and co-chairs are Jenny Owens, ScD, MS, vice provost of academic affairs, and Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, NNP, FNAP, FAAN, the BIll and Joanne Conway dean and professor of the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

On March 25, 2026 the University of Maryland, Baltimore held a virtual town hall to discuss digital accessibility requirements under the ADA Title II. The discussion included a presentation by Emily Hurst, MSLS, associate vice provost and dean of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library.