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"Breaking ground on the site of
the new medical and outpatient facility is a major step toward building a

Brian G. Bailey

care, our hope is to see a general improvement in patients
with chronic, yet preventable diseases.
"Once the new building is complete, UMMC Midtown

healthier and brighter future for the

Campus will be much more than a hospital. It will be a primary

citizens of Baltimore," says Brian G.

ambulatory site that addresses a wide range of chronic

Bailey, senior vice president and execu-

and complex health needs," Bailey says. "Patients can

tive director for UMMC Midtown Cam-

access a range of highly skilled medical experts working

pus. "We are committed to improving

together to deliver health care with the utmost compassion,

community health and providing

dignity and respect."

our neighbors with better access to the best possible

Other services to be housed in the new building include

medical care. Through this project, our vision is to provide

the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Center for

high-quality education and health care that will ultimately

Infectious Diseases, along with medical offices for pulmo-

improve outcomes, reduce costs and enhance the overall

nary, gastrointestinal, cardiac and other chronic diseases.

patient experience."
The proposed 10-story medical building is scheduled

MEETING PATIENTS' NEEDS

to open in 2018 and is partially funded by the State of Mary-

As an added convenience, an Urgent Care Center will be

land. As a not-for-profit medical institution, philanthropic

located next to the new Outpatient Center. It will offer

support is critical for continued growth as the remaining

extended hours, providing more opportunities for patients to

funds are made up of private grants and donations.

schedule appointments without taking time off from work.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT CAN DO
"We are extremely grateful to the state and to our private

Plus, the Urgent Care Center serves as an alternative to the
emergency room, ultimately saving patients time and money.
Another component for the UMMC Midtown Campus plan

donors for supporting this project that will address many

considers access to transportation and the role it plays in

critical health concerns that our city faces," says Janice J.

deterring some people from seeking health care. Part of the

Eisele, senior vice president for development at the UMMS

vision is to establish a transportation network that ensures

Foundation. "Without our generous donors, the construc-

access to vital health services-whether that is to the

tion of the new Outpatient Center and revitalized medical

new Outpatient Center or the patient's home. Construction

campus would not be possible. Through community sup-

also includes a parking structure that will connect to the

port, we will enhance and improve the neighborhoods we

existing Madison Street Garage.

live in and serve."
The new Outpatient Center will offer a variety of sameday health services. By integrating these medical offices
under one roof, patients can easily address several health
needs with one visit. Services include primary and specialty
physician consultations, outpatient surgery, diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures, social services, and disease
management. The Outpatient Center aims to eliminate
many of the obstacles that people in Baltimore face when
it comes to achieving their goals for health and wellness.

COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCE
A Community Health Education Center will also be located in
the new building, serving as a valuable resource for patients.
It will connect patients to health care, provide educational
opportunities and offer free health screenings. With a
greater significance placed on education and preventive

To learn more, visit www.ummsfoundation.org.

Proposed rendering of new UMMC Midtown
Campus Outpatient Center.

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