Another Fantastic Black History Month Celebration

The GBMC Black History Month celebration continues! Last week, I shared that the Black Alliance
Employee Resource Group had been hosting activities and education throughout the month. This week, the group invited Naomi Mooney – a talented young pianist – to play classical and current tunes in a special live piano performance. 

Then, on Wednesday, they held the annual Black History Month celebration, which I – as well as so many across the organization – look forward to each year. Those in attendance enjoyed great food (as usual!) as well as enlightening entertainment including the vocal talents of the Owings Mills High School Concert Choir; intriguing spoken word poetry honoring the legacy of Henrietta Lacks by David Ross, Co-Founder of the 5th L; employee spotlight features on esteemed colleagues Bowler Lewis, Facilities Project Associate, and Ericka Easley, Primary Care Service Line Administrator; and a thought-provoking keynote address from our very own chair of the Department of Medicine Dr. Melvin Blanchard, who spoke eloquently about black pioneers in medicine.

In case you missed it, we will be posting a link to the recording on the Infoweb. Thank you to everyone who came together to put on this fabulous event for our staff! 

A Necessary Program for Our Community 

Recently, our team from the Randolph B. Capone Cleft Lip and Palate Program hosted its annual pizza party for patients and families. This growing event has been a tradition at GBMC for many years and provides patient families the opportunity to connect with each other, make new friends, and see their medical providers in a more comfortable, casual environment. Cleft lip and palate programs are not typically available in a community hospital setting. We are fortunate at GBMC to be able to offer this critical service to those who need it. I’m grateful to our cleft lip and palate team, under the leadership of Stephanie Boblooch, clinical program manager, and co-medical directors Drs. Antonie Klein, Patrick Byrne, John Caccamese, for the necessary services they provide. 

Click here to learn more about the program. 

Thank a Resident Day 

The Gold Humanism Honor Society has designated February 23 as “Thank a Resident Day.” Although my days as a pediatrics resident have long passed, I distinctly remember the challenging hours, responsibilities, and stress associated with post-graduate training. However, residency is a key component of medical training, and our residents are an integral part of our healthcare team. I am grateful for their dedication and am happy that GBMC gets to guide them during part of their career journeys. Be sure to take a moment to thank a resident today!