About the Blog
Welcome to the LifeBridge Health blog. Here, you’ll find engaging articles on trending health topics, inspirational patient experiences, and the latest happenings at our hospitals and affiliated care facilities.
We have many wellness tips and great stories from our communities to share. We post new blogs frequently, so check back often. You can get additional updates by subscribing to LifeLines, LifeBridge Health’s official email newsletter.
05/19/2025
A Day in the Life at Center for Hope
Director of Major Gifts Hilary shares how she supports Center for Hope through private fundraising, the role of gratitude in her work and why the organization’s mission holds such deep personal meaning.
05/05/2025
National Trauma Awareness Month 2025: Model Safety Every Day: For a Stronger Tomorrow
LifeBridge Health joins the American Trauma Society in recognizing NTAM through outreach, education and hands-on engagement. See the list of events!
04/28/2025
Is It Allergies or Something More? How to Spot and Treat Seasonal Symptoms
Spring allergies are lasting longer and hitting harder. Dr. Alpen Patel, otolaryngologist and allergist, explains how to identify the cause of your symptoms and find relief that lasts.
04/21/2025
A Day in the Life at Center for Hope
Elder Justice Manager Leonard shares how he supports older adults, the one thing he hopes everyone learns from elder abuse training and the sports tradition that keeps him busy beyond the workday.
04/16/2025
Honoring Women Leading for Life: Celebrating the Women Behind the Giving at LifeBridge Health
Meet the women making a lasting impact at LifeBridge Health. Their generosity is fueling better care, advancing innovation and creating healthier communities across Maryland.
04/15/2025
Care in Harmony: A Family-Centered Approach
A LifeBridge Health provider brings clarity and compassion to critical care.
04/08/2025
Gut Feelings: Supporting Your Child’s Digestive and Emotional Health
Pediatric gastroenterologist Brynn O'Laughlin, MD, shares how the gut-brain connection can affect kids—and how families can help them feel better, inside and out.
03/25/2025
The Essential Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Patient Care
This National Nutrition Month, LifeBridge Health’s RDNs highlight the impact of nutrition on health, the essential role they play in patient care and how they collaborate with other disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.
03/21/2025
When Every Minute Counts: Recognizing Injuries That Need Immediate Attention
Timely care is key for most orthopedic injuries. Learn when to seek treatment and how OrthoCare ASAP provides expert care without the ER wait.
03/17/2025
A Day in the Life at Center for Hope
Hospital Responder Lamont shares what brought him to Center for Hope and how privileged he feels to be making a difference in the lives of those he serves.
03/11/2025
March is MS Awareness Month
Kirsten Ambrose, RN, is a health navigator and community educator at the Tevis Center for Wellness. This March, she writes about a disease that affects more than 2.8 million people worldwide.
03/07/2025
Threads of Care: Weaving Family Into Healing
The right care team can make a long hospital stay feel a bit more like home.
03/05/2025
Caring for Kids with Endocrine Disorders
Joseph Heinemann, MD, the newest addition to LifeBridge Health's pediatric endocrinology team, helps families navigate healthcare with expertise and education.