CoreLife

10/14/2026

Over the past several weeks, our teams have come together in communities across North Carolina and Maryland to participate in local American Heart Association Heart Walks and support cardiovascular health. 👟❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined these efforts, as well as everyone we had the opportunity to meet and connect with along the way. We’re proud to have been part of this year’s initiative!

10/05/2026

Medication can be effective in supporting weight loss, but it doesn't automatically change established habits, emotional challenges, or the complex relationship many people have with food.

In a conversation with Jennifer Vick, LCSW-C, our Director of Behavioral Health for CoreLife Maryland, we explore why addressing the behavioral and emotional aspects of care can be an important part of treatment, too.

In this post, we share common conversations that often come up with patients navigating anti-obesity medications. Swipe through to read more! ➡️

10/01/2026

❤️ The 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch has officially completed its journey through our CoreLife Maryland locations!

After making stops across our communities over the past few weeks, we were proud to pass the torch to our friends at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as we head toward Heart Walk Day.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed the torch, joined in along the way, and helped make this journey so special. We’re excited to come together again on Saturday, October 10, for the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk! ❤️👟

There’s still time to support our teams and the American Heart Association by visiting https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=13183&pg=company&company_id=556977

09/21/2026

❤️ The American Heart Association Heart Torch is making its way around Maryland!

Last week, the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch made its way through several CoreLife communities as it continued its ten-week journey toward the Heart Walk.

📍 Bel Air
📍 White Marsh
📍 Owings Mills
📍 Hagerstown
📍 Frederick
📍 Germantown
📍 Westminster
📍 Easton
📍 Salisbury

We’re proud to see the torch making its way through so many of the communities we serve, and we’re looking forward to continuing the journey together. 💙

09/18/2026

In the final chapter of our Patient Stories series with Mike Martin, he reflects on a transformation that went far beyond physical health.

Turning 50 brought a renewed drive to challenge past physical limitations, leading him all the way from rebuilding his stamina to crossing finish lines and getting engaged at the end of a 50-mile race.

Mike's journey proves that the right support and a personal commitment can redefine what's possible at any stage of life. We’re honored to have been a part of it.

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Help Mike continue his journey and reach the starting line at the New York City Marathon by supporting his fundraiser at https://donations.nyrr.org/donations/new?fundraiser=dcd0a9832fb110ba0784

09/17/2026

In Part 3 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin shares how consistency started reshaping what he thought was physically possible. With guidance and his CoreLife team supporting him, what began as a focus on foundational health evolved into relearning the mechanics of running, competing alongside his son, and preparing for challenges he hadn't imagined.

Small steps forward eventually lead to major milestones. Stay tuned for the final chapter of Mike’s journey with CoreLife coming out tomorrow!

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Help Mike continue his journey and reach the starting line at the New York City Marathon by supporting his fundraiser at https://donations.nyrr.org/donations/new?fundraiser=dcd0a9832fb110ba0784

09/15/2026

The torch has officially arrived at CoreLife! 💙🔥

Our team came together to welcome the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch as it continues its ten-week journey. A huge thank you to Dr. Fermin Barrueto for championing our efforts this year and rallying our team around such an important cause.

A special moment as our President and Founder, Sean Kostkowski, officially accepted the torch from Randy Komenski, Executive Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, marking our turn to carry it forward!

Thank you to the American Heart Association for bringing our community together in support of heart health. We can't wait to share more updates, photos, and milestones as our journey continues over the next few weeks. Stay tuned! 💙👟

08/27/2026

In Part 2 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin opens up about what it felt like to find a space where everything he needed was finally under one roof.

Instead of navigating his health alone, he found a coordinated team of medical providers, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and fitness experts ready to meet him where he was, without judgment.

Finding a place where you finally feel seen changes everything. Have you ever found a support system that completely changed your perspective on what’s possible? Let us know in the comments below!

Stay tuned for Part 3 to see how Mike built the tools for lasting change - overcoming past knee complications to crossing the finish line of marathons. 🏃‍♂️💨

08/25/2026

The hardest part of any health journey isn't the work itself - it’s figuring out where to even begin when you feel completely stuck.

In Part 1 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin opens up about what it was like feeling trapped in a cycle of burnout, overwhelming health hurdles, and the exhausting ups and downs of strict dieting and over-exercising. Like so many of us balancing a demanding career and family life, Mike felt like he was entirely out of options.

Have you ever felt like you tried everything, only to end right back where you started? Drop a comment below, and stay tuned for Part 2 to see how Mike found his turning point.

08/06/2026