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Visitors enjoy refreshments in the shade at the Maryland State Fair - Arianne Teeple
Visitors enjoy refreshments in the shade at the Maryland State Fair - Arianne Teeple

Healthcare

Stock image of pills with pill bottle
Stock image of pills with pill bottle
World-class facilities at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center lead the way for what has become a bedrock of the Baltimore economy and a major resource for the Baltimore community. Adding to the city's reputation as a healthcare destination are Mercy Medical Center, Union Memorial Hospital and a host of other hospitals operating at the cutting edge of healthcare in the Baltimore area.

Healthcare Features

The Land of Biotech Opportunity

Twenty years ago it was possible to travel the length and breadth of Maryland and miss the few biotechnology firms in the state. Fast forward to 2010 and in key regions of Maryland its hard to go down the street without tripping over one biotech company after another. We wondered what it is that's attracting researchers, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies to Maryland. So we sent a video crew out to find out.read on…

On Pins and Needles

Not too long after she became an acupuncturist, Cara Michele noticed something -- women were not taking care of themselves. An unhealthy women means an unhealthy family, so she set out to help women make a change. Part of our "Women Taking the Lead" series, read how Cara Michele is helping women find their way back to wellness.read on…

Bob Duggan

Bob Duggan, president and co-founder of Tai Sophia, sees a world focused on wellness, not disease. He sees a Maryland -- and even a nation -- where a better understanding of our bodies and how we "generate symptoms" will lead to a healthier population. He sees a Baltimore City where parents can let their children walk to school without fear. He sees a better a world and is using his school to make his vision a reality.read on…

Women Taking the Lead -- Encore Path's Kris Appel

Kris Appel didn't have an idea so much as she had a vision and desire to lead, all she needed was the right technology. She found it and now she's ready to watch her company, Encore Path, and it's Tailwind device soar.read on…

Baltimore's Masterminds

Mayo Shattuck. Mayor Sheila Dixon. Peter Angelos. Baltimoreans immediately recognize these names. There are plenty of lists chronicling the business barons and established leaders at Baltimore's helm, but what about those operating a little closer to the edge? We've put together a list of fresh innovators who are rising stars in the artistic, health care, entertainment, and business communities in Baltimore, and it's time you knew their names too.read on…

Following the Green Path in Healthcare

As the source of tons of trash -- both medical waste and other garbage -- getting hospitals on the road to greener practices is vitally important. As in other industries, changing the mindset of the administration and employees isn't simple, but several area hospitals have taken the first steps down the path to sustainability.read on…

Baltimore: A City Charmed for Business

Growth in the biosciences, IT, the impact of BRAC and Baltimore's proximity to D.C. are fueling a "second renaissance" in the region. With all that going for it, Baltimore offers fertile ground for companies looking for their first home or a new location for their HQ.read on…
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