- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3Blog(Lanham, MD) – Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) will host its annual Pink Ribbon Rally on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s celebration carries added significance as the hospital marks its 50th anniversary of serving Prince George’s County with a deep commitment to women’s and maternal health. The Pink Ribbon Rally is designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the lifesaving power of early detection through mammograms. To make the event more accessible for families, neighbors, and survivors, LHDCMC now holds the rally on Saturdays. The day will feature walk-up mammograms along with vital information about the signs, symptoms, and early detection of breast cancer. Since about one-third of the cancers Luminis Health treats are breast cancers, attendees can learn about treatment options and meet our experienced team of specialists. The event is also a celebration, with pink attire and decorations to raise awareness about breast cancer, along with uplifting survivor stories, community resources, food, and games. “Breast cancer continues to profoundly affect the lives of women in Prince George’s County,” said Deneen Richmond, president of LHDCMC. “This year, as we celebrate 50 years of service to the community, we’re also reaffirming our commitment to advancing women’s health, from breast cancer prevention to maternal care. We invite women and families to join us for the Pink Ribbon Rally, be inspired and take important steps to protect their health.” Prince George’s County has one of the highest breast cancer mortality rates in Maryland. To address this urgent need, Luminis Health is in the third year of a $1.3 million state grant to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings. With this support, more than 3,400 county residents have already received timely, life-saving care they may not have otherwise had been able to access. “Mammograms save lives. When breast cancer is caught early, survival rates are extremely favorable. That’s why it’s crucial for women to begin screenings at age 40, or sooner, if they have a family history,” said Dr. Allison Bruff, breast cancer surgeon at LHDCMC. “Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Prince George’s County, particularly among Black and Latino women. I look forward to wearing pink, celebrating survivors, and empowering more women to take action. Together, we can continue to fight against this devastating disease.” Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: 8118 Good Luck Road, Lanham Admission: Free and open to the public0
- Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogMany young people are excited to return to normal after living in quarantine for over a year. The isolation and disruption to our lives has plagued Generation Z with chronic stress, leaving harmful effects like depression. Triggering thoughts such as, “Am I a risk to my friends and family?” or “When can I get back to work?” are especially distressing to this generation. When will life return to normal? Our experts have you covered with helpful facts. COVID-19 Immunity Does Not Last Forever Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study and found immunity lasts for a short amount of time. The study looked at 156 U.S. health care workers who had COVID-19. Participants received an antibody test about a month after developing symptoms, then a second one 60 days later. The study found 94% of the participants had fewer antibodies at the 60-day mark, while 28% experienced a major decrease in antibodies. Those who have had a mild case of COVID-19 often do not develop a detectable antibody response at all. Do not assume you might be immune to COVID-19 just because you have already had it. The Vaccine is Our Greatest Defense Against Variants Viruses are constantly changing. Mutations and new variants emerge over time. Now, at least four new variants are in the U.S. are cause for alarm. These new variants seem to spread easier and faster than the original strain. According to the CDC, most vaccines appear to be effective against these variants. Immunity from natural infection of COVID-19 might not be able to withstand these mutations the same way. Vaccination is our greatest weapon against mutated variants and long-term complications from the virus. Not to mention allowing you to visit and be out in public more safely. You Play a Role in Protecting Others from getting COVID-19 According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the nation is now seeing a large number of young people diagnosed with COVID-19. These cases are requiring hospitalization and occasionally lead to death. Young adults should do their part to help peers understand the importance of the vaccine and the impact of being vaccinated has not only you, but your friends and family as well. Staying away from other people is important when you are sick with COVID-19. Receiving the vaccine is also a huge benefit to you and others in your community. While we are all excited and anxious to return to our lives, we are not in the clear yet. Before things feel like they are back to normal, many more people need to be vaccinated. It’s important for all of us to get the vaccine to protect family members, society and ourselves. Together, all generations can come together and eliminate this deadly disease for good. In April, Maryland moved to phase three of its vaccination distribution plan, which means all Marylanders 16 and up are now eligible for vaccination. If you would like more information on how to make an appointment with Luminis Health, visit here. If you are a young adult who has questions or concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit CDC.gov for more information. Authors Jean Murray is system director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology for Luminis Health.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnnapolis, MD — Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) has once again been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights LHAAMC’s commitment to delivering high-quality care for expectant parents and their growing families. “Since arriving at Luminis Health this fall, I have been impressed and inspired by our physicians, nurse midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners, technologists, and the entire care team for their dedication to delivering high-quality maternity care,” said Catherine Maloney, Luminis Health’s chief operating officer and president of LHAAMC. “It’s clear to me that our caregivers don’t just provide care, they uplift families and strengthen our entire community.” This recognition comes during the 30th anniversary of the Clatanoff Pavilion, a cornerstone of maternity care at LHAAMC since its opening in 1995. Over the past three decades, the Thomas J. Frank Family Birth Center has welcomed roughly 150,000 babies, becoming a trusted and cherished place for families across the region. U.S. News evaluated 899 hospitals from across the United States for its latest ratings. Hospitals were evaluated on objective measures on quality, including: C-section delivery rates Severe unexpected newborn complication rates Rates of routine vaginal birth after c-section Implementation of best practices to support breast milk feeding Exclusive breast milk feeding rates Whether each hospital met new federal criteria for “birthing-friendly” practices Reporting on outcome disparities Episiotomy rates “We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s top-performing maternity hospitals,” said Dr. Monica Jones, System Chair for Luminis Health Women’s and Children’s Services. “This achievement speaks to how well our teams work together across the system to provide consistent, reliable care. At the heart of our approach is a deep commitment to patient preferences and shared decision-making. By listening closely to the patients and families we serve and engaging them as partners, we are able to provide culturally customized, respectful maternal care. These elements—safety, reliability, and personalization—come together to drive better outcomes for all.” In addition to its Maternity Care recognition, LHAAMC was recently named a High Performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report in seven specialties for common procedures, including cardiac care, cancer services, and orthopedics. These accolades further reinforce LHAAMC’s role as a trusted leader in delivering exceptional, comprehensive care to the communities it has served for more than 120 years.0
- Leadership BioWith more than 40 years of experience as a nurse in mental health and addiction, Jo C. Deaton has brought a wealth of knowledge to her role at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Prior to joining AAMC, Deaton served as the Director of Nursing, Psychiatry and Neurosciences at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Specializing in psychiatric nursing with a family therapy focus, Deaton holds a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Nursing. Deaton is an active member of the Maryland Association of Chemical Dependency Nurses (MACDN), American Psychiatric Nurses’ Association (APNA) and the American Nurses’ Association (ANA), among others.0
- Men's Health, Uncategorized, Patient StoriesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIt was a sunny evening in May when Roger and Mary LeBlanc got a call telling them that their son had been in a serious car accident. Their daughter-in-law did not survive and their son, Matthew, sustained a severe head injury. Roger and Mary stayed with Matthew for two months at a hospital in Wisconsin where the accident occurred. They had planned to continue caring for him at their home in Boston, but Matthew wanted to return to his life in Maryland. Although he was recovering, he wasn’t ready to be on his own. The Hackerman-Patz House gave Dad and Matthew a supportive home away-from-home near the hospital while they transitioned through a difficult time. Being at the Hackerman-Patz house allowed me to take care of Matt 100 percent of the time and it increased the pace of his recovery. When we got here, Matt had two to three medical appointments a day. At that point he couldn’t walk across the street by himself. He had about 30 minutes of energy and he needed about six hours of rest to get to the next appointment. He would wake up, walk to an appointment with me, come back and go to bed. Then he’d get up, eat a meal and go to another appointment. There’s no way we could have made it through the day without the Hackerman-Patz house—without that ability to literally walk across the street to make that happen. We would have had to stretch out the appointments, because he couldn’t physically do it. It’s an incredibly reasonable price, too. Being at the Hackerman-Patz house was unbelievable and the volunteer staff treated us like gold. It was like being in a second home. From a family standpoint, to be able to step out of the room and sit and watch TV and write a letter, to do laundry, these are the things you take for granted. After two weeks of staying in the House, we moved into Matt’s apartment and started going to appointments from there. It’s been about nine months now, and his mental capacity and his cognitive skills are 100 percent now. You’d never know he has a big piece of plastic in his head holding his skull together. It’s probably going to take him another year before he builds up his stamina, but he’s back to work about six hours a day. I can’t say enough good things about the Hackerman-Patz house, but even more so, it’s indicative of what the hospital thinks is important. That they allow and support a Hackerman-Patz to be built is one of the best reasons why Matt’s going to recover.0
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