MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health Unveils $3.2 Million Expansion at Curtis National Hand Center VIP Event

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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BALTIMORE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health unveiled its newly renovated and expanded Curtis National Hand Center (CNHC) at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital April 24th, during a ribbon cutting celebration centered on philanthropy, the historical significance the center has on hand surgery as a specialty, and innovative patient care.

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  • BALTIMORE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health unveiled its newly renovated and expanded Curtis National Hand Center (CNHC) at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital April 24th, during a ribbon cutting celebration centered on philanthropy, the historical significance the center has on hand surgery as a specialty, and innovative patient care.
  • Recognized for excellence internationally, MedStar Health's Curtis National Hand Center is the largest in the world.
  • Uniformed military physicians also attended the event, representing the long-term collaboration between the Curtis National Hand Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
  • Through Dr. Wilgis's efforts, Hand Center was designated by the 103rd Congress, to be the only national hand center in the country.

MedStar Health Names Thomas J. Senker, FACHE, President of Two Hospitals

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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BALTIMORE, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has named Thomas "T.J." Senker, FACHE, president of MedStar Good Samaritan and MedStar Union Memorial Hospitals, and senior vice-president of MedStar Health, effective July 1. He replaces Bradley S. Chambers, who led the integration of the two hospitals in 2015 and maintained the dual presidency ever since, even after becoming MedStar Health's senior vice-president and regional chief operating officer for Baltimore, last year.

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  • Leadership at MedStar Good Samaritan and MedStar Union Memorial Hospitals, Effective July 1
    BALTIMORE, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has named Thomas "T.J." Senker, FACHE, president of MedStar Good Samaritan and MedStar Union Memorial Hospitals, and senior vice-president of MedStar Health, effective July 1.
  • "I am honored to continue with the mission of these separate, yet unified hospitals."
  • After 15 years as president at MedStar Union Memorial, and eight with MedStar Good Samaritan, passing the baton would require a high level of confidence in my successor.
  • The appointment means a return to Baltimore for the 47-year-old executive, who began his MedStar Health career as vice-president of operations at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in 2008.

MedStar Health Celebrates 40th Anniversary of MedSTAR Transport Air Medical Service

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health is honoring the groundbreaking and enduring legacy of MedSTAR Transport, which first launched its life-saving air medevac services 40 years ago.

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  • "It's actually a good example of how MedSTAR Transport is more than just ambulances and helicopters," Dr. Drass said.
  • "As the medical director for our air and ground teams, I'm thrilled to be a part of this critical service that continues to grow with the full support of MedStar Health to help patients receive the care they need when they need it," said MedSTAR Transport Medical Director J. Matthew Sasser, MD .
  • "Long before I started working for MedStar Health, I called on MedSTAR Transport often to transport critical patients who needed a higher level of care than was offered at my hospitals.
  • In addition to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and area community hospitals, MedStar Health hospitals with helipads where MedSTAR Transport can land and take off with patients include:
    Transferring patients proved critically important at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as MedStar Health relied on MedSTAR Transport — which saw a 40% increase in transport volume — to distribute severely ill patients across the health system.

MedStar Health Announces Emily Briton as Sixth President of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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OLNEY, Md., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedStar Health announced that Emily Briton will be the newest president of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and senior vice president, MedStar Health as of July 1, 2023. Briton previously held several leadership roles within the MedStar Health system, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior vice president at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.

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  • Briton joins the Olney-based hospital from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she served as COO and Senior Vice President
    OLNEY, Md., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedStar Health announced that Emily Briton will be the newest president of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and senior vice president, MedStar Health as of July 1, 2023.
  • Briton previously held several leadership roles within the MedStar Health system, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior vice president at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.
    "It is a tremendous honor to be joining MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in this exciting role," said Briton, a longtime resident of Montgomery County.
  • "I am thrilled for Emily to step into the role as President of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center," said Senker.
  • Nick Jones, Abel Communications for MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 909-458-2094, [email protected]

The MedStar Health Musculoskeletal Research and Innovation Center one of the First Research Labs in the Country to Use KUKA QUANTEC Robotic Arm

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has acquired a state-of-the-art KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm to support cutting-edge research on joint movement. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, the KUKA device will enable MedStar Health researchers to more precisely test orthopedic implants and other novel therapies to treat joint injuries.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has acquired a state-of-the-art KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm to support cutting-edge research on joint movement.
  • The use of robots in healthcare has expanded significantly over the past few years, primarily with robotic-assisted surgery.
  • However, MedStar Health is one of a handful of healthcare systems to use the KUKA robotic arm in pursuit of biomechanical research.
  • In orthopedic research, scientists typically rely on custom-built machines to simulate joint movement that require lengthy setup time between experiments.

Globus Medical Announces First Surgeries Using Excelsius3D™

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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AUDUBON, Pa., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc.(NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, announced today the first surgeries performed with the Excelsius3D, an intelligent, intraoperative 3-in-1 imaging platform, the latest addition to Globus Medicals Excelsius Ecosystem.

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  • AUDUBON, Pa., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc.(NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, announced today the first surgeries performed with the Excelsius3D, an intelligent, intraoperative 3-in-1 imaging platform, the latest addition to Globus Medicals Excelsius Ecosystem.
  • We are excited about the addition of the new Excelsius3D imaging system to our ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation platform at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
  • Excelsius3D is the latest addition to Globus Medicals innovative platform of enabling technologies.
  • Globus Medical , Inc. is a leading musculoskeletal solutions company based in Audubon, PA.

Steven L. Haddad, MD, Joins Extremity Medical as Chief Clinical Officer

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Extremity Medical, a global medical device company focused on the development of innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremities, today announced Steven L. Haddad, MD has joined Extremity Medical as Chief Clinical Officer.

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  • Extremity Medical, a global medical device company focused on the development of innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremities, today announced Steven L. Haddad, MD has joined Extremity Medical as Chief Clinical Officer.
  • In his new role Dr. Haddad will oversee the development of the product/technology portfolio as well as new medical education courses and clinical studies.
  • He is also an educator and researcher that has participated in numerous clinical and basic science research studies.
  • Extremity Medical, LLC, ( www.ExtremityMedical.com ) founded in 2008, is a privately-held medical device company based in Parsippany, NJ, known for creating innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremity orthopedic procedures, including fusion and motion preservation.

vTail Healthcare Telecommunications Announces New Orthopedic Market Clinical Advisory Board

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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OXFORD, United Kingdom, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- vTail , the first healthcare communications app which connects healthcare professionals to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers for sales, support and service, today announced it has formed a Clinical Advisory Board to support its upcoming launch into the Orthopedic Market.

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  • OXFORD, United Kingdom, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- vTail , the first healthcare communications app which connects healthcare professionals to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers for sales, support and service, today announced it has formed a Clinical Advisory Board to support its upcoming launch into the Orthopedic Market.
  • Each is highly respected in the field, offering us critical insights regarding how to deliver a robust solution to this complex market," said vTail Chief Executive Officer, Barry J. Wolfenson.
  • Along with previously announced panel lead Sharat K Kusuma, MD, the five-member group includes:
    Benjamin Schwartz, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, digital health advisor, and healthcare innovator.
  • vTail is free to HCPs and was selected as a Top 10 Clinical Communications & Collaboration Solution Provider for 2021 by MD Tech Review.

Miach Orthopaedics Initiates Post-Market Study for BEAR® Implant

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Miach initiated BEAR III to continue to build upon the extensive base of evidence for the BEAR Implant, which recently received De Novo approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  • Miach initiated BEAR III to continue to build upon the extensive base of evidence for the BEAR Implant, which recently received De Novo approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  • BEAR III is a single-arm, multi center cohort study enrolling 250 patients, all of whom will receive the BEAR Implant and will be followed for 10 years.
  • We have seen consistently positive results in the BEAR I and BEAR II studies, said Martha Shadan, president and CEO, Miach Orthopaedics.
  • The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) Implant is a proprietary bio-engineered implant used to facilitate healing of the torn ACL.