University of Maryland Capital Region Health

Lung cancer is the one of the most common cancer in the United States. Our lung cancer care team includes surgeons, medical oncologist and radiation oncologists, along with a cancer support team that helps meet the needs of patients and families. umcapitalregion.org/cancer

Happy Thanksgiving from our family here at UM Capital Region Health to yours. We hope everyone can share meals and memories and give thanks for our many blessings.

Our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Medical Center in Largo is equipped for high-risk deliveries and caring for babies with special needs. It can accept infants from other hospitals that require intensive care. We proudly offer this to the Prince George’s County Community to help keep our newest, most vulnerable patients safe. Umcapitalregion.org/NICU

This holiday season the UM Capital Region Health’s annual food drive resulted in many donations to the community. Thank you to all of our team members who donated this year. We hope the entire Prince George's County community has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but for those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), it can also pose unique challenges. Here are six essential tips to help you enjoy the festivities while prioritizing your respiratory health. https://lnkd.in/ez7q3cXg

Recently, Jack and Jill of America, an organization dedicated to nurturing future African-American Leaders, stopped by our NICU with breakfast for our team. Thank you for stopping by and we appreciate your support! To learn more about Jack and Jill of America, visit https://lnkd.in/ei4_6V-i.

The UM Capital Region Health cancer care team offers the latest diagnostic technology and multidisciplinary treatment services for lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. We also offer lung cancer screenings for those at higher risk but who are not having symptoms. Umcapitalregion.org/cancer

With a healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast, you can simultaneously power up and manage blood sugar levels. https://lnkd.in/d_FraV22

For COPD patients, managing their health at home includes self-checks to determine whether they are in the RED, YELLOW, or GREEN zone and what to do. umcapitalregion.org/copd

Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for pancreatic cancer. The risk of getting pancreatic cancer is about twice as high among people who smoke. Other risk factors include obesity, alcohol use to excess, and chronic pancreatitis. Umcapitalregion.org/cancer