- Giving, Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWe’ve never experienced anything like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic before. Now the holidays are here, which could be a tough time for many. So how can you shine some positivity into your local community? You can make a difference with an attitude of gratitude and giving. Consider shopping small this year Since March, a number of businesses have closed or moved online in order to stay afloat. Use your favorite search engine and look up “local gifts near me,” and check out what local merchants are selling. Or, get takeout from a local coffee shop, bakery or restaurant. You can even “pay it forward,” by purchasing a few gift cards to local businesses to hand out to someone in need. If you can’t afford to give, consider donating to charity, such as your local Goodwill or food pantry. If you’re stressed during these uncertain times, do something good for someone else. This can make you feel better, too. Feeling overwhelmed? Missing interaction with loved ones? We may be social distancing, but we can still communicate. Call a friend or a family member to chat or laugh about a funny memory. If your mental health is suffering, reach out to a mental health professional or a primary care provider (PCP) for assistance, or dial 911 if it is an emergency. We’ll get through this – together. Author Tormeika Sanford, DNP, MSN, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center.0
- News & Press Releases, Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogCertain people are at a higher risk of getting very sick from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), including older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19 include: People aged 65 years and older People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma People who have serious heart conditions People who are immunocompromised, including patients who are being treated for cancer People of any age with severe obesity (Body Mass Index of 40 or higher) People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well-controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease People who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at risk with severe viral illness, though to date, data on COVID-19 has not shown increased risk This is an evolving situation, and we encourage you to check back with the CDC regularly for updates. If I am a high-risk individual, how should I protect myself? In order to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19, we recommend taking the following precautions: Practice social distancing and remain in your home Consider working from home, if you are able Arrange to have your groceries delivered Stock up on necessities, including medicine Avoid crowds as much as you can Keep away from others who are sick Wash your hands frequently READ MORE: Coronavirus: What you need to know0
- SpecialtyEvery parent wants their child to be happy and healthy. When your child is sick or injured, we provide the specialized, age-appropriate care they need. We offer skilled pediatrics teams in both pediatric emergency and pediatric inpatient care. Surgeons from both Children's National Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University are providers within our community. This allows us to offer your child the care they would receive in a children's hospital, close to home. Our units are child and family friendly, with special staff devoted to making the experience easier., Why Choose Luminis Health Our pediatric experts help provide a unique experience throughout your child's visit, including: Nurse navigators: We're your family's personal point of contact during *your child's visit to the ER or if your child is admitted. We coordinate your child's care in the hospital and connect you with outpatient support as needed. We also answer all your questions about your child's diagnosis and treatment. Nurse navigators can provide emotional support and the educational resources you need. Certified child life specialist*: With backgrounds in psychology and child development, these experts help kids to feel more secure in an unfamiliar environment. We use age-appropriate language and medical materials to help your child understand what to expect with their treatment and recovery. We also use therapeutic play to help your child cope with the stress, fear, and confusion that can occur during a hospital experience. * These are services typically found at specialized pediatric hospitals, but we offer them for your family here, close to home. Pediatric donation props View the list of donation props0
- Why Luminis Health?Inpatient psychiatric care with heartWe understand. It can be frightening to need adult inpatient psychiatric care. Whether you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms for the first time or has struggled for years, our experts can help.We handle your mental health care with compassion. We offer a space and with services designed to bring the light back into your life. There's a sense of calm and peace here, for both you and those who care about you.Our inpatient psychiatric care program is a dedicated space at the J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. It's secure and private. We provide safe, supervised, 24/7 care personalized to your needs. Removing barriers to wellnessWe know your loved one's support may help you succeed. And we know they want to be there for you. That's why we're thankful our McNew Family Medical Center offers you the treatment you need, close to home.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageDo You Need 24/7 Care for Your Mental Health Needs?You're human and you're doing your best. But life can sometimes throw you curve balls. Things outside our control — illness, trauma, job loss — can trigger and worsen mental health issues. Or maybe you forgot to take your medications. Or they stopped working for you.It doesn't mean you've failed. It means you need extra care, 24/7, to get you through a challenging time.We're here to get you safely back to you.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) is proud to announce the first baby delivered in 2017. Mary and Ryan Metzbower, of Severn, Md., Jack Irving Metzbower welcomed their baby boy, Jack Irving, at 1:34 am, weighing in at 8lbs. 5oz.. “We are so grateful to the staff here [at Anne Arundel Medical Center],” Mary said. “They were just so beyond wonderful. Everyone here over the holidays … they were just amazing.” New Year Baby Facts: -Anne Arundel Medical Center is the second busiest hospital in the state for number of births annually, with about 5,500 babies born each year. -On average, 15 babies are delivered daily at AAMC. -AAMC provides a celebratory gift basket to the first baby of the year. -The hospital is designated with a Level III standing for obstetric and neonatal care. This designation by the Maryland Department of Health is reserved for hospitals that offer the highest degree of quality care for high-risk moms and high-risk newborns. -The NICU is part of the hospital’s Rebecca M. Clatanoff Pavilion at the Medical Park campus, a comprehensive program providing top-level maternity and neonatal care. The 86-bed pavilion is home to all of AAMC’s birth services, including a state-of-the-art labor and delivery unit, mother/baby unit, and lactation services. -AAMC offers birth and baby classes such as prenatal yoga, breastfeeding and a new postpartum depression support group.0
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