Latest Blog Posts By Category Advanced Directives 11.23.2020 The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History Genetics tell us so much about ourselves and our ancestors. Besides physical traits like hair and eye color, other characteristics can be passed down from parents to their children. Some of these traits include conditions like arthritis, diabetes, ... Read More 12.09.2019 What to Look for When Visiting Elderly Relatives This Holiday Season It’s the most wonderful time of the year—one where we celebrate and spend time with family, many of whom we don’t see nearly as often as we’d like. If you’re like many people, you don’t get to see your senior loved ... Read More 04.15.2019 Now Is the Time to Consider Advance Care Planning April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a time to inspire, educate, and empower the public and healthcare providers about the importance of advance care planning. Frederick Regional Health System (FRHS) is joining healthcare organizations ... Read More 10.04.2018 An Advocate and a Voice Chronic disease accounts for an estimated 80% of Maryland’s current healthcare costs. So what exactly qualifies as a chronic disease? “Think of a chronic disease as a condition that lasts a long time—at least three months or ... Read More More Advanced Directives Articles Cancer 03.01.2021 Help Is Here: Treatment for Prostate Cancer at Frederick Health If you have a prostate and are 40-50 years old, it’s time to start thinking about getting screened for prostate cancer. It’s the second deadliest cancer for American men, with 1 in 9 diagnosed. The good news? If it’s caught early ... Read More 01.07.2021 Your Health Maintenance Checklist Are you ready to make 2021 your healthiest year yet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your health a priority. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes seeing your doctor for regular screenings. Even if you feel healthy, these ... Read More 11.30.2020 What You Need to Know about Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, with more than 57,000 Americans expected to be diagnosed in 2020. In Maryland, it’s the third leading cause of cancer death after lung and colorectal cancer. This year alone, the ... Read More 11.23.2020 The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History Genetics tell us so much about ourselves and our ancestors. Besides physical traits like hair and eye color, other characteristics can be passed down from parents to their children. Some of these traits include conditions like arthritis, diabetes, ... Read More More Cancer Articles Careers 07.02.2018 Thank you, Reid! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Reid, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Reid’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More 06.29.2018 Thank you, Susan! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Susan, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Susan’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More 06.29.2018 Thank you, Melissa! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Melissa, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Melissa’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More 06.29.2018 Thank You, Stephanie, Dr. Shamim, Dr. Kulkarni, Alison, and Becky! Patient & Family Centered Care Award Winners Congratulations to Stephanie, Dr. Shamim, Dr. Kulkarni, Alison, and Becky, recipients of our Patient & Family Centered Care Award! This award is an opportunity for our patients and their families to honor a staff member of Frederick Memorial ... Read More More Careers Articles Celebrating Frederick 01.26.2021 Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. Donates $250,000 to Frederick Health Featured from left to right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; Delaplaine Foundation Chair George Delaplaine, Jr.; Delaplaine Foundation President Marlene Young; Frederick Health President & CEO Tom Kleinhanzl; and ... Read More 01.12.2021 Frederick Health's Top 10 Highlights of 2020 There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Looking back at the past 12 months, it’s clear that our healthcare team, and the Frederick community, rose to the many challenges we faced. Our entire team stepped up to give the ... Read More 10.21.2020 Sandy Spring Donates $10,000 to Frederick Health From Left to Right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; Frederick Health Vice President & Chief Development Officer Robin Rose; Frederick Health President & CEO Tom Kleinhanzl; and Sandy Spring Senior Vice President Cindy ... Read More 10.21.2020 Ellsworth Electric, Inc. Donates $25,000 to Frederick Health From Left to Right : Ellsworth Electric President & Owner Jonny Bar; Frederick Health Vice President & Chief Development Officer Robin Rose; Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; and Frederick Health President & CEO Tom ... Read More More Celebrating Frederick Articles Community 01.26.2021 Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. Donates $250,000 to Frederick Health Featured from left to right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; Delaplaine Foundation Chair George Delaplaine, Jr.; Delaplaine Foundation President Marlene Young; Frederick Health President & CEO Tom Kleinhanzl; and ... Read More 01.12.2021 Frederick Health's Top 10 Highlights of 2020 There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Looking back at the past 12 months, it’s clear that our healthcare team, and the Frederick community, rose to the many challenges we faced. Our entire team stepped up to give the ... Read More 12.30.2020 Make Healthier New Year's Resolutions This Year Of all years to think about New Year’s resolutions, 2020 has many of us more than ready to plan for a healthy, happy fresh start in 2021. It’s a great time to look for hope and get excited about better days to come. Make the most of your ... Read More 12.18.2020 Frederick Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Staff On December 17, 2020, Frederick Health has administered the first COVID-19 vaccine in Frederick County. The first doses of Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine were administered at Frederick Health Hospital, to ten of Frederick Health’s frontline ... Read More More Community Articles Construction Updates 09.26.2019 Hospital Entrance 4/Orange Entrance Closing October 1, 2019 The safety of everyone who walks through our doors each day is a top priority for our organization. To provide a more safe and secure environment, we are making some changes to our public entrances. Effective October 1, 2019, Hospital Entrance ... Read More 03.29.2017 Time-Lapse Camera Shows Progress of James M Stockman Cancer Institute Frederick Regional Health System ’s time-lapse camera at the site of the new James M. Stockman Cancer Institute on the hospital’s Rose Hill campus is now live online. Gilbane Building Company, the company hired to build the Institute, ... Read More 09.14.2016 FMH Rose Hill Construction Update Due to the construction project at FMH Rose Hill, the main traffic light entrance into the parking lot from Opposumtown Pike will be closed down for approximately two weeks beginning on Thursday, September 15. All patients, visitors and staff can ... Read More 03.15.2016 A Helping Hand from the FMH Auxiliary The FMH Auxiliary has made a five year, $1 million pledge in support of the James M. Stockman Cancer Institute. The volunteers of the FMH Auxiliary bring warmth, comfort and hospitality to our patients, visitors, and staff every day. In addition, ... Read More More Construction Updates Articles Development 07.29.2020 Coca-Cola Donates $100,000 to Frederick Health Featured from left to right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Sales Representative Joe Carpenter; Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Director of Food Service Bill Keenan; Frederick ... Read More 02.03.2020 Lee Building Maintenance Donates $5,000 to Frederick Health Check Presentation, featured from left to right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline, Frederick Health Business & Industry Chair Gary Orton, Lee Building Maintenance CEO Jason Lee, Lee Building Maintenance President April Lee, ... Read More 01.15.2020 DeLeon & Stang Certified Public Accountants & Advisors Donate $5,000 to Frederick Health Check Presentation, featured from left to right: DeLeon & Stang CPA and Partner Ryan Crabbs, Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline, DeLeon & Stang CPA and Partner Clint Lehman, DeLeon & Stang CPA and Partner Bradly ... Read More 12.24.2019 Gilbane Donates $60,000 to Frederick Health Check Presentation, featured from left to right: Frederick Health V.P. & Chief Development Officer Robin Rose, Gilbane Building Company V.P., Director of Healthcare Mid Atlantic Gary Orton, Frederick Health President & CEO Tom Kleinhanzl, and ... Read More More Development Articles Diabetes 01.07.2021 Your Health Maintenance Checklist Are you ready to make 2021 your healthiest year yet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your health a priority. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes seeing your doctor for regular screenings. Even if you feel healthy, these ... Read More 12.02.2020 Cut Back on Sugar This Season The holiday season is in full swing, which means the season of sweets, baked goods, and decadent side dishes is here, too. As delicious as these treats may be, it’s important to manage your sugar intake—during the holidays and ... Read More 11.23.2020 The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History Genetics tell us so much about ourselves and our ancestors. Besides physical traits like hair and eye color, other characteristics can be passed down from parents to their children. Some of these traits include conditions like arthritis, diabetes, ... Read More 09.14.2020 Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American men and women alike. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease—but first, you should understand what causes heart disease and what your risks are. ... Read More More Diabetes Articles Events 01.26.2021 Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. Donates $250,000 to Frederick Health Featured from left to right: Frederick Health Development Council Chair Karlys Kline; Delaplaine Foundation Chair George Delaplaine, Jr.; Delaplaine Foundation President Marlene Young; Frederick Health President & CEO Tom Kleinhanzl; and ... Read More 06.11.2020 Solidarity Event by Frederick Health Medical Staff On a beautiful Sunday June 7, 2020, members of the Medical Staff of Frederick Health joined to express their solidarity for George Floyd and all those who have suffered racial injustice. Our Medical Staff present represented the deep diversity ... Read More 07.15.2019 This National Youth Sports Week: Get Out & Get Active July 15-21 is National School Youth Sports Week. The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports designated this awareness week to showcase how youth sports organizations and members of Congress can ... Read More 06.19.2019 Our Commitment to LGBTQ Healthcare Equity Did you know there are more than 9,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) residents in Frederick County? And that number is rising. Frederick Regional Health System (FRHS) is committed to making our facilities and ... Read More More Events Articles Fitness 12.30.2020 Make Healthier New Year's Resolutions This Year Of all years to think about New Year’s resolutions, 2020 has many of us more than ready to plan for a healthy, happy fresh start in 2021. It’s a great time to look for hope and get excited about better days to come. Make the most of your ... Read More 09.14.2020 Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American men and women alike. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease—but first, you should understand what causes heart disease and what your risks are. ... Read More 09.07.2020 Tips to Age Fabulously It’s never too late to take good care of yourself. Caring for your body and mind is important at any age, and taking extra steps for a healthier you as you get older can improve your physical health, mental health, and general wellbeing. At ... Read More 03.06.2020 Focus on Fitness for Osteoarthritis More than 30 million Americans have a degenerative joint disease known as osteoarthritis. An ongoing loss of cartilage causes joint pain and reduced range of motion, stiffness, and swelling and can often lead to physical disability and reduced ... Read More More Fitness Articles Health News 03.01.2021 Help Is Here: Treatment for Prostate Cancer at Frederick Health If you have a prostate and are 40-50 years old, it’s time to start thinking about getting screened for prostate cancer. It’s the second deadliest cancer for American men, with 1 in 9 diagnosed. The good news? If it’s caught early ... Read More 01.12.2021 Frederick Health's Top 10 Highlights of 2020 There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Looking back at the past 12 months, it’s clear that our healthcare team, and the Frederick community, rose to the many challenges we faced. Our entire team stepped up to give the ... Read More 01.11.2021 Frederick Health Continues COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Priority Group 1A Frederick Health Hospital is 1 of 22 Maryland hospital systems receiving shipments of both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, following emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Following a phased distribution plan ... Read More 01.08.2021 COVID-19: Protect Yourself This Winter It’s been eight months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Frederick County. As of December 29, our county has confirmed nearly 11,000 cases and 182 deaths from the virus. As cases continue to spike throughout the country and in our ... Read More More Health News Articles Healthy Diet 02.12.2021 Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine's Day February is the month of love, and this year, the best gift of love you can give is a gift to yourself—good health. A little self-care goes a long way. It can lead to better physical, mental, and emotional health and improve your overall ... Read More 01.25.2021 Foods that Support a Healthy Immune System Between the COVID-19 pandemic and cold/flu season, now is the time for your body’s defenses to be as strong as possible. To do so, you need to boost your immune system. A healthy immune system helps your body to combat invaders like bacteria or ... Read More 01.12.2021 Start the New Year Right with 5-2-1-0 Is your New Year’s resolution to get healthy in 2021? Research shows that large goals can be daunting, but smaller changes lead to lasting healthy habits. That’s why LiveWell Frederick’s 5-2-1-0 program is so effective. It’s ... Read More 01.07.2021 Your Health Maintenance Checklist Are you ready to make 2021 your healthiest year yet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your health a priority. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes seeing your doctor for regular screenings. Even if you feel healthy, these ... Read More More Healthy Diet Articles Healthy Eating 02.12.2021 Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine's Day February is the month of love, and this year, the best gift of love you can give is a gift to yourself—good health. A little self-care goes a long way. It can lead to better physical, mental, and emotional health and improve your overall ... Read More 01.25.2021 Foods that Support a Healthy Immune System Between the COVID-19 pandemic and cold/flu season, now is the time for your body’s defenses to be as strong as possible. To do so, you need to boost your immune system. A healthy immune system helps your body to combat invaders like bacteria or ... Read More 01.12.2021 Start the New Year Right with 5-2-1-0 Is your New Year’s resolution to get healthy in 2021? Research shows that large goals can be daunting, but smaller changes lead to lasting healthy habits. That’s why LiveWell Frederick’s 5-2-1-0 program is so effective. It’s ... Read More 01.07.2021 Your Health Maintenance Checklist Are you ready to make 2021 your healthiest year yet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your health a priority. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes seeing your doctor for regular screenings. Even if you feel healthy, these ... Read More More Healthy Eating Articles Hospice 09.12.2019 Is It Alzheimer's Disease? It’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.—the sixth leading cause of death among U.S. adults and fifth among adults ages 65 and older. In 2014, an estimated 5 million Americans ages 65 and older had it, and that number is ... Read More Hospital News 01.12.2021 Frederick Health's Top 10 Highlights of 2020 There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Looking back at the past 12 months, it’s clear that our healthcare team, and the Frederick community, rose to the many challenges we faced. Our entire team stepped up to give the ... Read More 12.18.2020 Frederick Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Staff On December 17, 2020, Frederick Health has administered the first COVID-19 vaccine in Frederick County. The first doses of Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine were administered at Frederick Health Hospital, to ten of Frederick Health’s frontline ... Read More 09.14.2020 Frederick Health Achieves Magnet® Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Frederick Health has received one of the top honors a hospital can achieve from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet® recognition is the gold standard of nursing excellence, positive practice environments, and high-quality ... Read More 08.14.2020 Frederick Health 3A Medical-Surgical Unit Receives AMSN PRISM Award® for Exemplary Practice Frederick, MD – The 3A Medical-Surgical Nursing Unit at Frederick Health in Frederick, MD has received the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award® , an honor recognizing exceptional nursing practice, leadership, and outcomes in hospital ... Read More More Hospital News Articles Hospital Services & Programs 03.01.2021 Help Is Here: Treatment for Prostate Cancer at Frederick Health If you have a prostate and are 40-50 years old, it’s time to start thinking about getting screened for prostate cancer. It’s the second deadliest cancer for American men, with 1 in 9 diagnosed. The good news? If it’s caught early ... Read More 01.25.2021 Foods that Support a Healthy Immune System Between the COVID-19 pandemic and cold/flu season, now is the time for your body’s defenses to be as strong as possible. To do so, you need to boost your immune system. A healthy immune system helps your body to combat invaders like bacteria or ... Read More 01.12.2021 Frederick Health's Top 10 Highlights of 2020 There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year. Looking back at the past 12 months, it’s clear that our healthcare team, and the Frederick community, rose to the many challenges we faced. Our entire team stepped up to give the ... Read More 01.08.2021 COVID-19: Protect Yourself This Winter It’s been eight months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Frederick County. As of December 29, our county has confirmed nearly 11,000 cases and 182 deaths from the virus. As cases continue to spike throughout the country and in our ... Read More More Hospital Services & Programs Articles Imaging 10.18.2019 All About Breast Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, the average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast cancer during her lifetime is about 12 percent. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, second only to lung cancer, and ... Read More 11.16.2017 A Guide to Lung Cancer Screening Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. Every year, more people die from lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. The ... Read More 10.27.2017 National Radiologic Technology Week 2017 Frederick Regional Health System is celebrating National Rad Tech week and we’d like to thank our Radiologic Technologists for the vital service they provide to our community! On any given day, thousands of people across the country undergo ... Read More 10.12.2017 Breast Cancer in Men Many people relate October to the color pink, representing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Typically, women are highlighted in breast cancer awareness initiatives, but did you know that men can get breast cancer, too? Even though men don’t have ... Read More More Imaging Articles Inspiring Stories 03.04.2020 Warner Service Donates $3,500 to Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Check Presentation, featured from left to right: Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Co-Founder Patty Hurwitz, President of Warner Service Josh Via, and Owner of Warner Service Matt Warner. -------------------------- FREDERICK, MD – Recently, Warner ... Read More 09.20.2019 Could You Be at Risk for Prostate Cancer? The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body through the penis, runs through the center of the prostate. As men age, the prostate ... Read More 05.29.2019 Frederick Regional Health System to Host National Cancer Survivors Day Event PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Frederick Regional Health System to Host National Cancer Survivors Day Event Celebrate with Lunch, Fellowship, and an Afternoon of Wellness on June 2 nd Frederick, Md. — On Sunday, June 2, join Frederick ... Read More 04.26.2019 Puppy Love: The Benefits of Therapy Dogs Even if you have great human relationships, there’s something very special about the unconditional love and acceptance you feel from your pet. If you’re a pet owner, you already understand the benefits we get from positive interactions ... Read More More Inspiring Stories Articles Mental Health 02.12.2021 Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine's Day February is the month of love, and this year, the best gift of love you can give is a gift to yourself—good health. A little self-care goes a long way. It can lead to better physical, mental, and emotional health and improve your overall ... Read More 12.14.2020 Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays The winter holidays can be challenging at the best of times. Family feuds, money struggles, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and loneliness all take their toll. When you add grief over the loss of a loved one into the mix, the season can seem ... Read More 12.09.2019 What to Look for When Visiting Elderly Relatives This Holiday Season It’s the most wonderful time of the year—one where we celebrate and spend time with family, many of whom we don’t see nearly as often as we’d like. If you’re like many people, you don’t get to see your senior loved ... Read More 10.10.2019 Removing the Stigma: The Changing Culture of Mental Health Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness and talk about mental health issues. What exactly is mental health? Our overall health and wellness are composed of both mental health and physical health. And mental health can refer to ... Read More More Mental Health Articles Pediatrics 08.17.2020 Back-to-School Vaccinations and Physicals Is your child up to date on their required vaccinations and wellness visits? With school season around the corner, it’s important to make sure your child gets the physicals and immunizations they need before starting classes again. As of ... Read More 01.20.2020 12 Tips for Staying Healthy During Pregnancy Eat this, but don’t eat that. Try this, but stay away from that. Expecting mothers encounter tons of advice on what to do and what not to do for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. It may seem confusing or overwhelming at times, but the ... Read More 08.13.2019 National Immunization Awareness Month: Vaccines Protect Us All! August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance to highlight the importance of vaccinations - a highly effective, easy way to keep your family and loved ones healthy. They help to provide immunity before you’re exposed to ... Read More 10.25.2018 Car Safety: Not Just Seatbelts and Airbags When you’re at the beach or lounging by the pool, most of us know how important it is to practice the basics of skin safety. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, liberally and often. Wear breathable, light-colored ... Read More More Pediatrics Articles RehabilitationTherapy 04.23.2020 Working from Home: Staying Comfortable, Productive, and Focused If you’re one of the many Americans suddenly working remotely, you may not have been prepared to create your own office space at home. Whether you have your own home office, or you’ve turned your kitchen table into your new workspace, ... Read More 07.15.2019 This National Youth Sports Week: Get Out & Get Active July 15-21 is National School Youth Sports Week. The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports designated this awareness week to showcase how youth sports organizations and members of Congress can ... Read More 02.20.2019 Cabin Fever? Beat the Winter Doldrums “I’m bored.” In the middle of winter, this phrase can make any mom or dad break out in a sweat. And a snowy winter day with children who cannot find anything to do may seem to last centuries. A long day at home or a lengthy winter ... Read More 10.19.2018 Cancer Patients Benefit When East Meets West Earlier this year, Frederick Regional Health System opened an Integrative Medicine program at its James M Stockman Cancer Institute. According to the program’s director Dr. Patrick Mansky, Integrative Medicine combines conventional medicine and ... Read More More RehabilitationTherapy Articles Volunteering 04.26.2019 Puppy Love: The Benefits of Therapy Dogs Even if you have great human relationships, there’s something very special about the unconditional love and acceptance you feel from your pet. If you’re a pet owner, you already understand the benefits we get from positive interactions ... Read More 10.24.2018 Orangetheory Fitness Frederick Joins FMH Corporate Honor Roll Featured from left to right: Karlys Kline, Chair, FMH Development Council; Scott Lasher, Franchise Owner, Orangetheory Fitness Frederick; Cheryl Lasher, Franchise Owner, Orangetheory Fitness Frederick; Tom Kleinhanzl, President & CEO, Frederick ... Read More 07.13.2018 Many Hands Make Light Work The HOOD/FMH Resource Garden was buzzing with activity recently! Earlier this summer, Nikki Moberly, a member of the FMH Board of Directors and a Senior Manager at Cisco, met with Suzanne Jacobson, leader of the FMH Green Team, to discuss including ... Read More 04.18.2018 Promoting Health Through Resource Garden For well over 100 years, Frederick Memorial Hospital has focused on treating and curing those who are ill, promoting healthy and fulfilling lifestyles, preventing illness, and increasing the quality of life in Frederick County. This philosophy ... Read More More Volunteering Articles Weight Management 06.05.2020 Eat Well, Live Well If you’re looking for ways to make the best out of your extra time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s never a better time to make healthier choices. Sure, it’s easy to get chips and other snacks delivered to your door, ... Read More 01.09.2020 Weight Management: Staying Active & Healthy Approximately 93.3 million U.S. adults are affected by obesity —or about 39.8 percent of the population. In Maryland, it’s about 31.3 percent of adults. By 2030, recent reports project that half of all adults in the U.S. will be obese. ... Read More 07.01.2019 10 Healthy Family-Fun Activities for Summer Did you know summer’s irregular sleep patterns, meal choices, and activity schedules can impact your child’s health? According to a national study, for example, elementary school students are at higher risk of gaining excessive weight ... Read More 05.25.2018 Living Well with Chronic Conditions - Free Workshop Want to learn more about Living Well with Chronic Conditions? Register for our free workshop series beginning May 31 st. Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop session(s) will take place every Thursday from 5/31-7/5/2018, 10a.m.-12:30p.m. at ... Read More More Weight Management Articles Women's Health 01.07.2021 Your Health Maintenance Checklist Are you ready to make 2021 your healthiest year yet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your health a priority. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes seeing your doctor for regular screenings. Even if you feel healthy, these ... Read More 10.21.2020 Detect Breast Changes with Monthly Self-Exams Breast cancer is very effectively treated when it is caught early. One of the essential steps in detecting breast cancer early is performing monthly self-exams, in addition to getting annual mammograms. Women over 40 should receive mammograms once a ... Read More 03.04.2020 Warner Service Donates $3,500 to Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Check Presentation, featured from left to right: Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Co-Founder Patty Hurwitz, President of Warner Service Josh Via, and Owner of Warner Service Matt Warner. -------------------------- FREDERICK, MD – Recently, Warner ... Read More 02.12.2020 Mammograms: Fact or Fiction? Making healthy lifestyle choices is your first line of defense against cancer. And annual mammograms are the first step in successfully detecting and treating breast cancer. Learn some of the myths and facts about mammograms to stay healthy and ... Read More More Women's Health Articles Working at FMH 10.24.2018 Orangetheory Fitness Frederick Joins FMH Corporate Honor Roll Featured from left to right: Karlys Kline, Chair, FMH Development Council; Scott Lasher, Franchise Owner, Orangetheory Fitness Frederick; Cheryl Lasher, Franchise Owner, Orangetheory Fitness Frederick; Tom Kleinhanzl, President & CEO, Frederick ... Read More 07.03.2018 Thank you, Erica! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Erica, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Erica’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More 07.02.2018 Thank you, Reid! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Reid, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Reid’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More 06.29.2018 Thank you, Susan! - Patient Safety Hero Award Winner Congratulations to Susan, a recipient of our Patient Safety Hero Award! Patient safety is a top priority at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Susan’s concern for our patients and consistent efforts to assure patient safety demonstrate our strong ... Read More More Working at FMH Articles