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Physician Opportunities on Maryland's Upper Chesapeake Bay
Physicians enjoy unique opportunities for collaboration and involvement at Upper Chesapeake Health. A progressive, two-hospital health system located in one of Maryland's fastest-growing communities, our vision to "become the preferred, integrated healthcare system creating the healthiest community in Maryland" encourages clinical development and innovation. It's a vision that is strongly supported through:
- Strong Physician-centric leadership. You'll enjoy tremendous support from leadership at Upper Chesapeake Health. Our stable senior leadership team and noteworthy physician representation on our Board of Directors contribute to strong and collaborative relations with all of our medical staff.
- Commitment to Innovation. Our collegial environment encourages growth and exploration. Because our integrated health delivery system represents a broad range of clinical specialties, innovative technologies, and facilities, you'll find opportunities to work with residents and fellows across a number of highly-specialized fields. And, our affiliation with University of Maryland Medical System ensures you'll have unparalleled collaborative resources and mentoring opportunities.
- Continual Investment. With the influx of new families and businesses through Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC), our communities are growing at a robust rate. We are continually investing in capital improvements and programmatic developments that will help us provide the high-quality care that is our hallmark. It makes this is the ideal place to build a thriving practice.
Our location offers an exceptional quality of life
Our location in Harford County, on the northern shore of beautiful Chesapeake Bay, can offer you—and your family—an exceptional quality of life. With its gently rolling hills, farmland, and historical neighborhoods blending with new developments, this is a great community to work and raise a healthy family. And convenient access to I-95 makes our location commuter friendly; you can be just minutes from major metro areas including Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Learn about life in Harford County.
Upper Chesapeake Health's specialty care services at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air and Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace offer specialty care in over 30 clinical areas, including:
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The emergency departments at the two hospitals that constitute Upper Chesapeake Health care for more than 85,000 patients each year. The physicians who staff these EDs are employed by the University of Maryland Emergency Medicine network. They enjoy a dynamic community practice and participate in the training of emergency medicine residents rotating from the University of Maryland. Board-certified emergency physicians may apply for volunteer faculty appointments at the School of Medicine. Each practice site is equipped with modern bedside ultrasound machines; equipment for managing difficult airways, including video laryngoscopy; and digital imaging. Physicians have access to the educational resources at the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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Our Bariatric Surgery team of professionals has expertise in clinical care, mental health, nutrition, and exercise. Our program has been credentialed by the American College of Surgeons as a Center of Excellence.
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Our Cardiovascular Institute offers a variety of leading-edge services and programs for emergency and inpatient cardiovascular care. Our services include a state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab and 64-slice CT scanner, HeartWatch online assessment, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and the Heart Club education and support group.
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Both Harford Memorial Hospital (HMH) and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) are both accredited as Primary Acute Stroke Centers. HMH and UCMC are among 27 Maryland hospitals to receive this designation granted by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Management Systems.
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In addition to general surgery, Upper Chesapeake Health offers a wide range of surgical services in many specialty areas including Neurology, Spine, Orthopedic, Cardiovascular and Head, Neck and Lung.
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Both Harford Memorial Hospital (HMH) and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) provide an unparalleled combination of medical talent, technology and sophisticated procedures. Some of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the region perform full and partial joint replacements, minimally invasive hip and knee procedures, hand repair, RCL repair, spine, and other progressive procedures.
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Our LifeNet program is unique in the Baltimore metropolitan area, providing no-cost support to patients regardless of diagnosis or where they are receiving treatment. Cancer programs at both Harford Memorial Hospital (HMH) and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) are both accredited by the American College of Surgeons.
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The Family Birthplace (FBP) offers a comprehensive range of services from delivery to postnatal care. Features of the Family Birthplace include a Level II Nursery, three triage rooms and an OR suite, a three-bed antenatal testing area, high-risk OB consults and testing, and 24-hour anesthesia and pediatrician coverage.
To learn more, visit www.uchs.org and click on "For Physicians."
Recent Clinical/Programmatic Developments
- In 2008, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) received state approval to perform emergency cardiac angioplasty in its state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab. In addition, the Cancer Programs at both Harford Memorial Hospital and UCMC have received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons.
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation (AASM)
- American College of Pathologists Accreditation
- American College of Surgeons Accreditation - for Bariatric Surgery and Cancer Treatment Programs
- Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) - Primary Stroke Center
- Upper Chesapeake Health is the only acute care hospital to receive the prestigious Maryland 2008 Gold Award by the State of Maryland's Performance Excellence Awards Program, which honors organizations that implement successful performance strategies and achieve excellent results.
Capital Improvements
- Upper Chesapeake Medical Center – A recently completed $39 million expansion project includes renovations to the emergency department; a new critical care unit; five additional obstetric beds and 26 medical/surgical beds; and $20 million in construction of a new parking garage and Physicians Pavilion. In late 2011, the hospital officially broke ground on its 75,259 sq. ft. multidisciplinary, comprehensive Cancer Center. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2013.
- Harford Memorial Hospital – In response to unprecedented growth in patient volumes, the hospital opened a new 10-bed cardiac unit in 2008. Part of a recently completed $7 million renovation, the new unit provides additional inpatient beds, while also responding to a growing need for 24/7 cardiac monitoring.
Upper Chesapeake Health
at a Glance
- Almost 3,000 Physicians and health care professionals
- 76 physician specialties
- 95% board certified
UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER
Inpatient Beds
- OR Suites
- OB Beds
- Inpatient Admissions
- Patient Days
- 175
- 11
- 14
- 14,223
- 45,155
Surgical Procedures
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Emergency Dept. Visits
- OB Deliveries
- 3,925
- 6,179
- 62,168
- 1,388
HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Inpatient Beds
- OR Suites
- Inpatient Admissions
- Patient Days
- 97
- 4
- 6,720
- 25,203
Surgical Procedures
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Emergency Dept. Visits
- 1,015
- 1,960
- 31,447
