Redefining Healthcare in Frederick County

Advanced treatment without major surgery for uterine fibroids 

In May of 2025, Frederick Health added the Acessa: a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure used to treat women with uterine fibroids without removing the uterus.This outpatient procedure uses gentle heat (radiofrequency energy) to target and shrink fibroids over time, helping our patients find relief with less disruption to their daily lives. 

In the past, fibroid treatment often meant more invasive surgeries like hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) or myomectomy (surgical removal of fibroids). By adding Acessa, Frederick Health is expanding access to a gentler option that supports faster recovery, fewer risks, and a quicker return to everyday life. 

Senator Angela Alsobrooks visited Frederick Health to discuss the significant impact uterine fibroids can have on a woman’s health and well-being, as well as the importance of accessibility to this new technology.  

Spearheading a new option for pancreatic cancer patients (TT Fields) 

In early 2026, Frederick Health became the first healthcare system in the United States to offer a newly FDA-approved treatment for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer: Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy.  

Pancreatic cancer has historically been limited in terms of options for care—TT Fields is the first FDA-approved advancement for locally advanced pancreatic cancer in over 30 years. With this innovation, Frederick Health can now provide a new way to help extend life for our pancreatic cancer patients without adding systemic side effects to give the best quality of life possible. 

Frederick Health can now monitor treatment progress remotely, allowing our patients with advanced pancreatic cancer to receive the therapy from the comfort of their own home. This innovation vastly improves our patients’ quality of life, which is a factor that is always at the forefront of our approach to care. 

Helping cardiovascular patients faster while reducing risk  

In early 2026, Frederick Health aligned with the latest national standards in cardiovascular care by implementing Impella®, the world’s smallest heart pump, to reduce risks, costs, and the need for cardiovascular patients to be transferred to distant specialty hospitals. 

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Frederick County and Maryland as a whole. Adding Impella is one way we are combatting the disease directly, reducing dependency on blood pressure drugs, avoiding longer-term risks and costs associated with transfers and open-heart procedures, and overall improving patient outcomes. 

Based on historical patient volumes, we expect to reduce transfers to other Maryland hospitals by 25% for patients requiring advanced cardiac support. You can learn more about the Impella at Frederick Health in the Frederick News Post. 

Detecting cancer earlier and faster than the national average 

In 2025, Frederick Health was recognized as a Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Care and a Center of Excellence for Incidental Pulmonary Nodules because of the recent implementation of advanced 3D technology and a multidisciplinary care team approach.  

With new technology, including ION robotic lung biopsy systems and 3D fluoroscopy, Frederick Health is detecting nearly 40% of lung cancers at Stage 1—far surpassing the national average of 27%.  Frederick Health physicians can precisely sample nodules and perform accurate biopsies of spots no larger than an apple seed.  

What once required major surgery and multiple overnight hospital stays can now be completed as an outpatient procedure, reducing costs and recovery time for patients. This innovation speaks to Frederick Health’s commitment to enhancing our patients’ experience by protecting their wallet as well as their health. 

You can learn more about Frederick Health’s designation in this Frederick News Post’s article. 

Treating bladder cancer patients with first-of-its-kind technology 

In 2025, Frederick Health administered Maryland's first gemcitabine intravesical system to treat bladder cancer. This innovation is a first-of-its-kind delivery system manufactured by Johnson & Johnson that administers the cancer-fighting drug directly into the tumor site. 

The intravesical system had only been approved by the FDA just one month prior to the first patient in the State of Maryland receiving it. In addition to being the first in the state to provide this treatment option, Frederick Health was eighth in the United States, reflecting a commitment to providing the latest in modern healthcare as soon as possible.   

You can read more about this innovation in WYPR’s article. 

Increasing community access to resources with our Blood Donor Center 

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S requires a blood transfusion, and roughly one in seven patients entering Frederick Health Hospital will need blood. That’s why in early 2026, Frederick Health opened the Blood Donor Center at our Frederick Health Village location, creating a local, reliable source of lifesaving blood for patients across Frederick County. 

Unlike national donation centers, blood donated at the Frederick Health Blood Donor Center stays within the community and is used to directly support Frederick Health patients. Donations are crucial for patients in critical situations, such as those undergoing surgery, trauma victims, or individuals with certain medical conditions like cancer or anemia. 

Schedule your donation today to make a difference in our community, and read more about the Blood Donor Center in the Frederick News-Post. 

Making room for Frederick's future: Birth Place Expansion 

In 2025, Frederick Health completed our Birth Place expansion, adding five new patient rooms designed to improve comfort, access, and continuity of care. 

By adding five new rooms to our existing nine labor and delivery rooms and 27 recovery rooms, we aim to reduce wait times for patients scheduled for induction, ensuring families can begin their birth experience without delays. 

This innovation comes out of both a need to accommodate Frederick’s fast-growing population as well as a need to modernize the patient experience for families and their newborns. 

Leading the way toward the future of healthcare 

These innovations are a fraction of all that’s going on at Frederick Health, where we are committed to consistently bringing advanced care here to Frederick with your comfort, safety, and experience in mind. 

To learn more about our past and upcoming innovations, visit our Press & Media page. You can also subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media through our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages. We are always sharing incredible advancements and exciting new updates on these platforms.