Congratulations to Dr. Marilyn Berchie-Gialamas, DNP, CRNP, NP-C, on being selected as a 2026 Health Care Hero – Nurse Practitioner of the Year by The Daily Record! This recognition honors individuals who are making a significant impact on the quality of health care across Maryland.

Dr. Berchie-Gialamas serves as the Co-Principal Investigator for the Center for Maternal and Family Health (CMAFH) at Morgan State University.  In her role, Dr. Berchie-Gialamas contributes to research design and implementation, and mentors emerging scholars, with a focus on integrating nursing practice and public health approaches to address disparities in maternal health.

Honorees will be recognized during an online celebration premiering June 18 at 10 a.m. Learn more