UMB has been at the forefront of transplant innovation for decades. From the world's first drone delivery of a donor kidney to the first genetically modified pig heart transplant, University of Maryland researchers continue to redefine what's possible in medicine.Learn more about UMB's historical impact on America: https://www.umaryland.edu/america-at-250#UMB #medicine #America250 #baltimore #history #didyouknow

The poison control services millions rely on today have roots at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since 1972, the Maryland Poison Center has helped more than 2.5 million people and now serves all of Maryland and Washington, D.C.Learn more about UMB's historical impact on America by scanning the QR code on screen or by visiting this link: https://www.umaryland.edu/america-at-250#UMB #pharmacy #america250 #baltimore #history #didyouknow

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, employees exclusively in the Office of Administration and Finance receive time off from regularly scheduled work to attend classes at the Goodwill Excel Center High School Diploma Program near the UMB campus.The Center is a tuition-free public high school for adults 21 years of age and older, which offers flexible class schedules, and an accelerated competency-based high school curriculum.Read more: https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/july-2026/never-too-late-umb-employees-graduate-from-high-school-during-jubilant-ceremony.php#Goodwill #HighSchool #GoodNews #LifelongLearning #PositiveNews

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) celebrated Juneteenth by bringing together neighbors, students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of history, community, and celebration during its fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee on June 18.Read more: https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/july-2026/celebrating-freedom-building-community-at-umbs-juneteenth-jubilee.php#Juneteenth #JuneteenthJubilee

Before 1840, dentists relied on basic apprenticeships or had no formal training at all. That changed forever with the founding of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery – the world's first dental school, now known as the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.Learn more about UMB's historical impact on America by scanning the QR code on screen or by visiting this link: https://www.umaryland.edu/america-at-250#UMB #dentist #america250 #baltimore #history #didyouknow

For more than 200 years, the University of Maryland, Baltimore has been a driving force in medical innovation. From historic Davidge Hall — the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere continuously used for medical education — to today's cutting-edge HSRF III, UMB continues to shape the future of medicine, research, and scientific discovery.View more stories at UMB Celebrates America at 250: https://www.umaryland.edu/america-at-250/#umb #Medicine #Research #Science #America250 #History #MedSchool #independenceday

What does teamwork really look like in healthcare?At the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s 14th Annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, more than 500 students from across UMB came together to learn one core lesson: Patients get better care when professionals from different disciplines work as a team.This video highlights IPE Day, hosted by UMB’s Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE), where students from dentistry, graduate studies, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and the physician assistant and doctor of physical therapy programs collaborated through patient panels, simulations, and case‑based learning.Former UMB President and University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman, MD, reflects on why interprofessional education has long mattered to him — and how working alongside pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and others consistently led to better patient care. Current UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, echoes that message, drawing on his experience as a transplant surgeon.The event’s Interprofessional Patient Experience panel shared the real‑world story of Connor, a child with complex medical needs, showing how coordinated care helps families navigate medical, social, and logistical challenges. Students then applied those lessons in simulated breakout sessions, working together to support a patient facing multiple sclerosis alongside financial, legal, and housing barriers.IPE Day prepares future health professionals to listen, collaborate, and address the full picture of a patient’s health — not just symptoms, but the social factors that shape outcomes. Learn more about interprofessional education at UMB: https://www.umaryland.edu/ipe/#InterprofessionalEducation #TeamBasedCare #FutureHealthCare #UMB #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEducation

Positive interactions can change dementia care.At the University of Maryland School of Nursing, researchers are using a four-step approach to help assisted living staff change how they interact with residents living with dementia.The goal is to: • Increase positive interactions • Improve resident well-being • Reduce behavioral symptoms • Support caregiver satisfaction and reduce burnoutBreakthroughs can’t wait.At UMB, we’re changing the future today.#breakthroughscantwaitumb #DementiaCare #NursingResearch #CaregiverSupport #AssistedLiving #AgingResearch #UMB

What if better dementia care started with better support for caregivers? Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing are testing an approach to help assisted living staff communicate more effectively with residents living with dementia.The goal: • More positive interactions • Better experiences for residents • Less burnout for staffBreakthroughs can’t wait. At UMB, we’re changing the future today.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #DementiaCare #AgingResearch #NursingResearch #Caregiving #AssistedLiving #UMB

For residents living with dementia in assisted living communities, even small interactions can make a big difference. At the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Rachel McPherson, PhD, MA, assistant professor, is researching how to enhance caregiving approaches to improve experiences for residents and staff alike.To put those ideas into practice, McPherson developed the Fostering Positive Care Interactions in Assisted Living (FPCI-AL) intervention, which helps caregivers build more supportive and meaningful connections into daily care routines.The four-step intervention includes identifying barriers to positive interactions, educating staff about effective communication strategies, tailoring care plans to residents' individual needs and preferences, and providing ongoing coaching and support.Read more Breakthroughs: https://www.umaryland.edu/breakthroughs#DementiaCare #Caregiving #AssistedLiving #Aging #NursingResearch #CaregiverSupport #MemoryCare #HealthResearch #UniversityOfMaryland