UM Prince George's Hospital Center

UM Prince George's Hospital Center
Name	UM Prince George's Hospital Center
Org	University of Maryland Medical System
Location	Cheverly, Maryland
Country	United States
Healthcare	Public
Type	Teaching
Beds	212
Founded	1944

UM Prince George's Hospital Center is a 212-bed acute care teaching hospital located in Cheverly, Maryland, operated by the University of Maryland Medical System. The center serves Prince George's County and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, providing emergency medicine, surgical services, obstetrics, and specialty care. It is affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and participates in regional health networks, trauma systems, and public health initiatives.

History

The facility opened in 1944 and has undergone multiple expansions and administrative changes, reflecting trends in regional healthcare development tied to institutions such as the University System of Maryland, Maryland Department of Health, and county governance in Prince George's County, Maryland. Over decades, capital projects paralleled initiatives led by organizations including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and philanthropic partners like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Leadership transitions included collaborations with academic centers such as the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and policy shifts intersected with statewide programs under the Maryland Health Care Commission. The hospital navigated healthcare reforms associated with the Affordable Care Act while coordinating with emergency management agencies including FEMA and regional partners such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Facilities and Services

The campus includes inpatient units, an emergency department, operating rooms, and ancillary services designed around care models seen at institutions like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Diagnostic services incorporate imaging modalities comparable to those at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and laboratory capabilities aligned with standards from the American College of Radiology and College of American Pathologists. The emergency department participates in state trauma networks and aligns protocols with the American College of Emergency Physicians. Rehabilitation, dialysis, and outpatient clinics coordinate with regional providers including Howard County General Hospital and specialty centers such as Children's National Hospital for pediatric referral pathways.

Medical Education and Affiliations

As a teaching hospital, the center affiliates with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, contributing to undergraduate and graduate medical education, residency programs, and continuing medical education similar to traditions at Duke University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It hosts rotations for medical students, residents, and allied health trainees from institutions like University of Maryland, Baltimore County and collaborates with professional societies including the American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges. Research partnerships have been established with entities such as the National Institutes of Health and academic centers like Georgetown University Medical Center to support clinical trials and translational research.

Patient Care and Specialties

Clinical services encompass general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, and orthopedics, with specialty referrals to tertiary centers like Johns Hopkins Hospital and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Perinatal services follow guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists while cardiovascular care integrates protocols from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Oncology referrals coordinate with regional cancer centers such as Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Behavioral health services link with systems including Sheppard Pratt and community mental health agencies.

Community Outreach and Public Health Programs

The hospital participates in community health initiatives in partnership with Prince George's County, Maryland health departments, school systems, and nonprofits such as United Way and the American Red Cross. Programs target chronic disease management, vaccination campaigns aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and maternal-child health outreach modeled after efforts by March of Dimes. Collaborations with regional public health institutions including the Baltimore City Health Department and academic public health programs at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health support population health research and interventions.

Administration and Funding

Administration operates within the University of Maryland Medical System governance structure and coordinates budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning with state agencies such as the Maryland Department of Health and county officials in Prince George's County, Maryland. Funding sources include state appropriations, reimbursement from payers including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, private insurers, and philanthropic grants from foundations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and local charitable organizations. Capital improvements have been financed through public-private partnerships and system-level investment strategies similar to those used by other academic hospital networks.

Awards and Recognition

The center has received recognition for clinical quality metrics and community service in state assessments by the Maryland Health Care Commission and citations aligned with national organizations such as the American Hospital Association and The Joint Commission. Specific programmatic awards and accreditations reflect adherence to standards set by professional bodies including the American College of Surgeons and specialty societies across cardiology, obstetrics, and emergency medicine.

Category:Hospitals in Maryland Category:University of Maryland Medical System