- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogLuminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) announces Crystal Beckford as its chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. Beckford brings more than 25 years of executive healthcare experience to this role and has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care and health insurance leadership. She will work with the medical center’s clinical team, medical staff and members of the executive team to set nursing and clinical strategies, and drive quality and operational excellence in clinical operations. “Everyone who met Crystal during the interview process commented about her knowledge level, energy, passion for excellence and inclusive leadership style,” said Deneen Richmond, president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. “She will empower our nursing staff to continue to provide and expand high-quality care for our patients.” “I am committed to working with an exceptional team to deliver an impeccable clinical experience for the patients we serve,” said Crystal Beckford, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. “While the work can be daunting at times, it is also very rewarding. I look forward to the endless possibilities at Doctors Community Medical Center.” Prior to joining LHDCMC, Beckford was a senior leader at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Patient Centered Medical Home program. She has held similar positions at Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic, St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonsville, FL, and Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD.0
- Men's Health, Sleep, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogDo you often wake up feeling unrested and groggy? You may be suffering from a common sleep disorder called sleeplessness, also known as insomnia. With insomnia, you can have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You may wake up too early and find it difficult getting back to sleep. If left untreated, insomnia can lower your energy level and mood, and it can also affect your health and quality of life. Insomnia is not the same as sleep deprivation; it’s the inability to sleep despite the opportunity to sleep. Insomnia is more often a symptom than a disease. And it’s the most common sleep complaint among patients. Signs of insomnia can include: Difficulty falling asleep at night Waking up during the night Waking up too early Not feeling well-rested after a night’s sleep Daytime tiredness or sleepiness Irritability, depression or anxiety Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering There are two common types of insomnia, short-term and long-term. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, short-term insomnia is linked to stress or changes in your schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Long-term or chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights a week and lasts more than three months. It can be linked to a health issue or poor sleep habits. Chronic insomnia, if left untreated, raises your risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, obesity, diabetes and/or cancer. Some common causes of insomnia are: Stress Acid reflux Urinary issues Irregular sleep patterns Mental health disorders Physical illness and chronic pain Medications Lifestyle Insomnia is experienced by all adults either acutely or chronically at some point. Poor sleep habits are a common perpetuator of insomnia. If you make better sleep choices nightly, you can avoid acute insomnia before it becomes a chronic problem. If you have experienced some of these symptoms or think you may have insomnia, talk to your primary care physician and schedule an evaluation with a sleep medicine specialist. Dr. Adil Degani is a pulmonary specialist at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAccording to Newsweek and Statista Inc., Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) has been named one of the top hospitals in the world. LHAAMC made the publication’s World’s Best Hospitals 2021 List for providing exceptional healthcare. “This is truly an amazing accomplishment, especially when you consider only 350 hospitals in the United States made Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals List,” said Sherry Perkins, president of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. “This recognition validates the hard-work and quality of care our staff gives patients in our community. Every member of our team should be proud of this honor.” Newsweek collaborated with global data research firm Statista Inc. to rank leading hospitals, based on three data sources: hospital recommendations from peers, patient experience surveys and medical key performance indicators including: patient safety, hygiene measures and quality of treatment. “Our mission is to enhance the health of the people we serve,” said Dr. Stephen Cattaneo, president of the medical staff at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. “The responses from our patients speak volumes to the level of care and compassion we provide every single day. Taking care of our community is what matters most to us.”0
- Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe pandemic has taught us that we need each other. There may be no better example than Holly Mollick and Larry Keeney. For 30 years, Holly has been cutting Larry’s hair at her Severna Park hair salon. At 77 years old, Larry is nearly deaf and his wife recently passed away. As part of Luminis Health’s “Be A Good Neighbor Campaign,” Mollick helped her friend register for the COVID-19 vaccine. But her kindness did not end there. She accompanied Larry to both vaccination appointments at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. “It’s important for me, because Larry is not only a great friend, but he’s 75% deaf, and I know he has trouble reading lips when people are wearing masks. It makes me feel good to know that I can take him to get his shot and remove any barriers,” said Holly Mollick. For his part, Larry described the process as quick and painless. He is forever grateful to his hairdresser. “My wife passed away four months ago, and she was my ears. I am helpless when talking to people because they do not take the time to try to communicate with me. There is no way that I would be here right now without this lady and her husband. They are our best friends. They’ve been our best friends for over 30 years,” said Larry Kenney. Luminis Health’s “Be A Good Neighbor Campaign” encourages residents to help someone who may have difficulty signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine online.0
- Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThere are now three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. It’s natural that many are seeking out which is the “best” vaccine. The best vaccine truly is the one that you can receive first. If you have the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, take it. Here’s why: All Prevent Severe Illness, Hospitalization and Death All three of these vaccines were 100% effective in clinical trials at preventing death. All are highly effective at preventing severe illness and hospitalization. Ultimately, these are the most important features of any vaccine. Waiting for a specific vaccine keeps you from protecting yourself against getting severely ill or dying of COVID-19. All Have Similar Side Effects The most common side effects are injection site pain, fatigue, headache and muscle pain. Some report fevers. It’s reported that younger adults are more likely to experience these. What we know as side effects are actually expected immune responses. They’re a sign your immune system is kicking into gear. They do not signal that the vaccine is unsafe. All Offer a Better Path to Protection Than Getting Infected COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications. There’s no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. Vaccination provides you protection without having to experience the illness. Every day you wait to get vaccinated puts you at higher risk of getting infected and seriously ill. Waiting for what you think may be the “best” vaccine isn’t worth the risk you take while waiting. The best vaccine is the one you can get the soonest.0
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