Why Choose Luminis Health for Brain and Spine Cancer Care?Brain and spinal cord cancers require specialized treatment and follow-up. You can trust the medical team at the DeCesaris Cancer Institute to be with you every step of the way. We're the best choice for brain and spine cancer care because of our team approach to care and:Our nurse navigators understand your disease. Our nurse navigators specialize in helping people with brain or spinal cord cancer. Your nurse navigator helps support, guide and advocate for you. A navigator helps you communicate with your doctors and interpret complex care plans.Our neurosurgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists are specialists. You'll have a medical team with advanced training and experience in treating all types of brain and spinal cord cancers. We'll come up with a personalized treatment plan for you.Our social work team. We can help you with the financial and emotional stressors you may experience.We offer genetic counseling. Most brain and spinal cord tumors have no known cause, but there are a few rare genetic disorders that put you at higher risk for brain or spinal cord cancer.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.We offer physical therapy to help you recover. Getting your balance and coordination back after treatment is easier with our physical therapists by your side.
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Brain and Spine Cancers
Finding out you have cancer in your brain or spine is unsettling. Rest assured that the team at Luminis Health is here for you — before, during and after your diagnosis and treatment.What Are Brain and Spine Tumors?Brain and spinal cord (also known as central nervous system) tumors can be benign or malignant.Tumors that start in the brain or spinal cord are termed primary brain or spinal cord tumors. If they start in another part of the body and spread to the brain or spinal cord, they are called metastatic or secondary to the brain or spinal cord.Brain tumor treatment options depend on the type of brain tumor you have, as well as its size and location.
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Cardiac Rehab
Recovering from a serious heart condition isn't easy. But our cardiac rehabilitation program can help. Our team of experts educates, inspires and supports you so you can take care of your heart and live a heart-healthy life.What Is Cardiac Rehab?Our cardiac rehab program is an outpatient support program for heart patients. It's designed to improve your physical and emotional health, fitness and quality of life.Under the direction of our medical directors, nurses and exercise physiologists, we help you safely increase your strength and fitness. We all work together to educate and support you in a new heart-healthy lifestyle.Just as important, cardiac rehab members get support from each other. You'll meet people facing similar challenges when you join our cardiac rehab program. Each member learns from and supports one another.
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Trusted care when you're sick, injured, managing a chronic condition or seeking wellness care
Regular contact with a primary care provider may help you live a longer, healthier life. We provide care for mental and physical health conditions, plus preventative care, to help you become your best self.Our team of providers includes physicians (MDs and DOs), nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Over time, our providers get to know you, becoming a trusted source of medical information and advice.Why Choose Luminis HealthAt Luminis Health, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each individual. Our board-certified providers prioritize preventive health, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term wellness. With a patient-centered approach and a focus on open communication, we foster strong, trusting relationships that empower individuals to make informed health decisions. Our structured scheduling and dedicated staff ensure that every patient receives timely, attentive service during each visit.
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A Leading Stroke Care Center
The Stroke Care Team at Luminis Health provides priority-one care — the highest level of urgency —to quickly recognize and treat stroke symptoms. As an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center, we are equipped to deliver immediate, evidence-based care to give you the best possible chance at recovery.
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We maintain certification from The Joint Commission, earning the Gold Seal of Approval® for meeting and exceeding national standards for stroke care and patient safety.
We are recognized by the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke program, achieving Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Elite Plus, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards.
Our care extends beyond emergency treatment. We offer personalized rehabilitation programs to support recovery and peer support groups to help patients and families adjust after a stroke.
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Stroke
Every Minute MattersSigns of a stroke occur quickly and require fast action to save your life. Every minute counts. The sooner you start receiving care, the better your chances of recovering.What Is a Stroke?A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. It happens when a blockage or bleed in your brain interrupts blood flow. A stroke prevents oxygen from getting to your brain, which causes brain cells to die.Signs of a stroke occur quickly and require fast action to save your life. Every minute counts. The sooner you start receiving care, the better your chances of recovering.
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Walking the walk: Quitting Smoking Once and For All
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As director of engineering, Tony Kuzawinski is responsible for plant operations, maintenance and facilities. On a typical day you’ll find him running all over Anne Arundel Medical Center’s medical park campus to meetings and inspections that help ensure a safe environment of care for patients, families and employees.
One day, he noticed he was having trouble keeping up with his boss, who always takes the stairs.
“We’d go up a couple flights of stairs and it felt like my heart was coming out of my chest,” says the 36-year-old who had been a pack-a-day smoker since age 14. “It would take me several minutes to catch my breath and be able to talk. When alone, I’d take the elevator.”
Tony had tried to quit several times, including three years ago when his daughter was born. Then, in early 2014, AAMC announced that starting July 2015 it would not hire people who use tobacco. Although the new policy would not affect him, it hit a nerve.
“I found myself defending the policy with family and friends about how it’s about helping people live healthier,” says Tony, who lives in Catonsville. Finally, a friend challenged him to practice what he preached: quit smoking once and for all.
So he did. Tony chose June 20—his birthday—as the day he would stop smoking. And he hasn’t looked back.
“I wanted do it—for my wife, for my kids and for my health,” he says.
Since quitting, his blood pressure has returned to normal. He can run up five flights of stairs and no longer gets winded carrying his kids up to bed at night. And, he’s inspired some of his colleagues to quit.
“Little things make a difference,” he says. “Make up your mind and do it. It’s not easy at first, but it gets easier. You can do it, but you have to want to do it.”
Ready to quit? Learn more about smoking cessation programs at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Courses and individual counseling are free if you live, work or attend school in Anne Arundel County. If you live elsewhere in the region, our staff may be able to navigate you to free resources in your area so please call 443-481-5366. If you’re an employee, we have specific resources for you, too.
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