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GBMS Awarded Over $2.4 Million to Expand Healthcare Access in MD Counties

BRANDYWINE, MD — Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. (GBMS), a leading Federally Qualified Health Center serving Southern Maryland, announced today that it has been awarded more than $2.4 million from the Rural Health Transformation Fund. With 10 health center locations across the region—including five dedicated sites across Charles and St. Mary’s counties—GBMS will use this transformative investment to eliminate healthcare barriers, expand clinical services, and integrate community-driven care coordination for rural residents facing provider shortages, transportation hurdles, and chronic disease burdens.
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Greater Baden Medical Services Names National Health Policy Expert Vacheria Keys, JD, as President & Chief Executive Officer

BRANDYWINE, MD – The Board of Directors of Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vacheria Keys, JD, as the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive national search, the Board selected Mrs. Keys as a visionary leader who brings a unique blend of legal expertise, strategic foresight, and a deep-seated passion for community-driven care to lead Greater Baden into its next chapter of growth. 
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FREE Classes: “The Baby Academy”

The Baby Academy offers live, virtual classes taught by experienced healthcare professionals—all from the comfort of your home! These sessions are designed to help expectant parents feel more confident caring for their newborn. Topics include essential guidance for the immediate postpartum period, your baby's first bath, understanding feeding cues, safe sleep practices, skin, hair, and nail care, and more. Classes are free, billed through your insurance (with no copay or deductible). Spots fill quickly—we recommend booking early to reserve your place.
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Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. (GBMS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides primary and preventive care services for both insured and uninsured patients.

Greater Baden Medical Services receives U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding and has Federal Public Health Services (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

GBMS is proud to be recognized by NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home. “NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that Greater Baden Medical Services has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”

The American Heart Association (AHA) would like to congratulate Greater Baden Medical Services for earning Participant level recognition as part of the 2023 Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Recognition Program! The data your organization submitted showed a commitment to improving quality of care through awareness, detection and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.

The Joint Commission has reviewed Greater Baden Medical Services and found it to meet Level I criteria for the Maternal Levels of Care Program.