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If you would like additional information about any of the projects described on this page, please contact:
Cindy Rivers in Public Affairs at 410-328-8778.
The Shock Trauma Center participates in a large variety of special projects and initiatives. Most of these initiatives are conducted on an "as requested" basis, with physicians and nurses responding as needed.
Advanced Technology
The London Telegraph published an article about advanced technology and other lifesaving techniques used by Shock Trauma physicians and nurses.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Dr. Thomas Scalea, Physician-in-Chief, the American Red Cross of Central Maryland and the Baltimore Orioles held a joint blood drive press event at the Shock Trauma Center to ask Maryland citizens to donate blood due to a blood shortage in Maryland.
American Red Cross Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Dr. Thomas Scalea participated in an American Red Cross Campaign which aired PSAs about the importance of donating blood. He also appeared in a poster with two former Shock Trauma patients whose lives were saved by blood transfusions.
American Red Cross
Dr. Thomas Scalea participated in an American Red Cross event entitled: "Forget Me Not Summer." Mayor Martin O’Malley, along with other dignitaries as well as former patients also participated. The event was held at American Red Cross Headquarters.
Death - The Search for the Kindest Words
The Baltimore Sun interviewed and featured Dr. Scalea, Dr. Cooper, and three Shock Trauma nurses on what it feels like to have to inform families that their loved ones have died on a daily basis.
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