Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2013 - (Page 14)

FOUNDATION HALLS THE FOUNDATION OF GENEROSITY Meet some whose gifts helped make a difference in Maryland’s healthcare Welcome to the philanthropy edition of Maryland’s Health Matters! Thanks to wonderful supporters, the University of Maryland Medical System has achieved extraordinary medical advances and has delivered innovative care to families throughout Maryland. Janice Eisele Behind the progress are remarkable people. Retired teachers, successful entrepreneurs and more—in this issue, you’ll read stories of donors from all walks of life. The common thread is, through their generosity, they all want to help others. These caring donors partner with us to discover how to make gifts reﬂecting their values and passions. They also ﬁnd ﬁnancially comfortable ways to give with maximum impact. Within, you’ll learn about generous gifts, exciting activities and medical successes. We’re proud of our geographical diversity, each location excelling thanks to committed professionals—in healthcare, patient service and development. Please follow our progress and join the supporters investing in important work: world-class healthcare for every Maryland community—including yours! Janice Eisele Senior Vice President University of Maryland Medical System Foundation 14 MARYLAND’S HEALTH MATTERS BLENDING FOR THE BETTER Maryland General Hospital is now University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus I n today’s world of healthcare, most medical advances happen in large research hospitals, and yet most care is delivered on a personal level, in communities across the state. That’s why the blending of hospitals of different strengths and sizes can be for the better. In many rural areas, the University of Maryland Medical System’s afﬁliated hospitals are providing residents vastly improved medicine in familiar settings, close to home. According to Sylvia Smith Johnson, President and CEO of University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (UMMC Midtown Campus), “Urban communities are no less deserving of that excellence.” This past summer, a successful blending, progressively occurring over 14 years, culminated in an exciting, stronger-than-ever afﬁliation. Maryland General Hospital—a 132-year-old institution in the heart of Baltimore—changed its name to UMMC Midtown Campus. TWO WORTHY PARTNERS IN HEALING Successful blending begins with worthy partners—in this case, one of those worthy partners was Maryland General Hospital. Founded in 1881, the hospital distinguished itself in its steadfast dedication to serving its West Baltimore residents. Evolving according to the needs of the community, Maryland General began as a 50-bed teaching hospital, within three years, tripled that number of beds, and within 10 years,  Your gift can make a difference!

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2013
Contents
Options After Mastectomy
A Healthy Start
Balancing Act
A Winning Trial
At a Glance
Foundation Halls

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2013