Maryland
Established as a British royal colony in 1692, Maryland has enjoyed a rich
and exciting history from pre-colonial times to the present. First a home to the
Susquehanna Valley Indians and a staging ground for incidents related to both
the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, Maryland sits strategically between the
Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast. Today that strategic locale
provides residents and visitors plenty of recreation and opportunity for
diversity.
From skiing at Deep Creek Lake to horseback riding over
the rolling hills of Baltimore County to boating and fishing on the Chesapeake
Bay to lying on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland lives up to its claim of being
“America in miniature.”
Baltimore
Working for a LifeBridge Health center will provide you with a wealth of
opportunities for professional growth. But, LifeBridge also values the balance
of work-life and does not want you to miss out on all that the Greater Baltimore
area has to offer.
Residents and visitors alike find the variety
of landscapes, diverse cultures, exciting neighborhoods, historic landmarks and
friendly people (who call you “Hon”) charming and
entertaining.
Our Neighborhoods
Sinai
Hospital and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital both sit near the
crossroads of Northern Parkway and Greenspring Avenue in the northwest section
of Baltimore. This area features neighborhoods that are rich in both the Jewish
and African American cultures, and is also home to a growing number of
immigrants of all nationalities, particularly Russian and Asian.
One can find an authentic Jewish deli just a stone’s throw from a restaurant
featuring Caribbean cuisine and down the street from a Chinese restaurant with a
kosher menu. Families live in homes that range from modest apartments to grand
homes built in the early 20th century. There are also a number of modern
contemporary townhomes and 1950s-era brick duplexes on tree-lined streets where
children play.
Northwest Hospital Center and Jewish Convalescent & Nursing Home are
located in Baltimore County just a few miles west of the Sinai and Levindale
campuses. Here, in the towns of Randallstown and Pikesville, residents find a
slightly slower pace, with many single-family homes and newer town house and
condominium communities mixed in. Wooded neighborhoods back to land that is
downright rural, yet the conveniences of city life are close by.
Baltimore and Beyond
If you are drawn to the city lights,
downtown Baltimore and its sparkling Inner Harbor are just a 15-minute drive
south on I- 83. Featuring the National Aquarium, shopping, dining at Harborplace
and live entertainment at the Power Plant Live, the Inner Harbor is a great
place to start your exploration of a city that simultaneously holds on to its
unique past while embracing a progressive future.
Beyond the Inner Harbor, Baltimore’s neighborhoods present an ethnically
infused diversity all their own, and the personality can change dramatically
from block to block. Fell’s Point, Hampden, Little Italy, Mount Vernon, Roland
Park and Charles Village are just a few of the neighborhoods where you will find
unique restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, live theater and music, and festivals
of all kinds held throughout the year.
Sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed. Baltimore boasts both the NFL
Baltimore Ravens and the MLB Baltimore Orioles, as well as a the Baltimore Burn,
a NWFA woman’s football team; the Baltimore Blast, a major indoor soccer league
team; and the Baltimore Bayhawks, a major league lacrosse team. The Ravens and
Orioles play in recently constructed stadiums just west of the Inner Harbor.
The state capital, Annapolis, and the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., are
less than an hour’s drive from downtown Baltimore. Annapolis is home to the
Maryland Statehouse, the U.S Naval Academy, and streets rich in historical and
colonial charm. In Washington, D.C., one can watch our nation’s lawmakers in
action or view some of the country’s most treasured art and artifacts on display
in the Smithsonian Institution’s galleries and museums.
Those
willing to travel farther will find that Philadelphia is less than a two-hour
drive. A trip to the mountains of West Virginia, the Atlantic Ocean or even
Times Square in New York City is just about three hours from Baltimore proper.
Living Here
Many LifeBridge Health employees are housed in apartments
at Belvedere Towers or other properties where special arrangements have been
made to accommodate our staff. For more resources on rental properties, visit http://www.rent.com or the
classified sections of the Baltimore Sun at http://www.sunspot.net or the City Paper at www.citypaper.com.
If you are planning to become a Maryland resident or
will be living here for more than two months, you will need to obtain a driver's
license and register your vehicle. Visit a full-service Motor Vehicle
Administration location and bring proof of name, identity, residence and your
out-of-state license. You must pass a vision test, and your license cannot be
suspended. For more information on driver’s licensing and vehicle registration,
visit the MVA Web site at http://mva.state.md.us. The MVA also provides
an opportunity for you to register to vote when you obtain your new license.
Want to know more? Visit the official Web site for the
state of Maryland at http://www.maryland.gov.
Parks and Recreation
Love the great outdoors? Maryland
offers unlimited opportunities for recreation. Check out the Department of
Natural Resources Web site for information on state parks, trails, camping and
other venues that offer nature tourism at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/recreation.html.
Other Helpful Resources:
http://www.maryland.gov
http:// www.livebaltimore.com/home/
http://www.mdisfun.org/
http://www.baltimoretourism.com/
About the Baltimore Region 
