- News & Press Releases, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnnapolis OB-GYN Associates has joined Anne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG), a multi-specialty physician group that is part of Anne Arundel Medical Center. AAMG is one of Maryland’s largest multi-specialty practice groups, providing an array of healthcare services including primary care, women’s health and specialty care. Annapolis OB-GYN Associates has 18 providers and is a recognized leader in women’s healthcare in the region. The practice has been associated with AAMC since it opened in 1971. Its merger with AAMG was executed in November 2017. “We’re proud and excited about the addition of Annapolis OB-GYN Associates to the Anne Arundel Medical Group network of premier physicians,” said Peter Odenwald, vice president of Physician Services at AAMC. “Annapolis OB-GYN Associates has established a long-standing reputation in our community. Now, we’re pleased to combine that with Anne Arundel Medical Group’s clinically integrated network as well as Anne Arundel Medical Center’s award-winning women’s care.” “Joining Anne Arundel Medical Group is a natural step for our practice amidst the changing face of medicine,” said Fred Guckes, MD, President at Annapolis OB-GYN Associates. “The partnership provides us greater resources as well as access to better care coordination for our patients’ healthcare needs.” Annapolis OB-GYN Associates has locations in Annapolis, Chester, Pasadena and Gambrills. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410-573-9530 or visit www.AnnapolisObgyn.com.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWhen we opened Kent Island Urgent Care, the goal was to improve access to basic health care needs for our community. We know that patients have improved care coordination when their care is delivered by a primary care provider, which is why we’ve made the decision to change how we deliver care in the AAMC Kent Island Pavilion. As a result, Kent Island Urgent Care will be closing on December 7, 2018. Having a relationship with a primary care provider is the best way to prevent serious health issues down the road. In order to make our primary care services as accessible as possible for you and ease this transition, we are taking the following steps to offer the convenience you have come to expect: Extended office hours in the Kent Island Pavilion for same-day sick appointments. When you’re sick or suddenly don’t feel well, you want to see someone right away. To accommodate this need, we’ll be offering same-day sick appointments during extended hours starting Dec. 11, 2018. This will include additional evening hours Monday-Thursday and Saturday morning. Kent Island Primary Care and Eastern Shore Primary Care are both located in the AAMC Kent Island Pavilion. New primary care providers on the Shore. We have a new primary care provider starting in the pavilion on Dec. 12, 2018 and are actively recruiting for additional primary care providers to the Kent Island Pavilion and other locations on the Eastern Shore. With five primary care offices located in Kent Island, Centreville, Easton and St. Michael’s, we are still able to offer you convenient access to care, close to home. You can call your preferred office to make an appointment and your records from Kent Island Urgent Care will transfer automatically. If you need help finding a provider or location, please call 443-481-5555 or visit askAAMC.org/Findadoc. In addition, we have plans to renovate the current urgent care space in order to bring a new AAMG Physical Therapy clinic to Kent Island. We anticipate that clinic opening within the next 18-24 months. We know you have choices in health care providers. It’s our privilege to serve you and we hope you’ll continue to choose Anne Arundel Medical Center services for your health care needs. Learn more about Kent Island Primary Care and Eastern Shore Primary Care.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes AAMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering consumers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. “Every day people are faced with the important decision of where to receive medical care,” said Victoria Bayless, AAMC president and CEO. “This designation illustrates that patient safety is ingrained in our culture and it also recognizes the strides we have made to streamline processes to offer safe, high-quality care. Patients can trust that when choosing Anne Arundel Medical Center they are receiving the best care available.” “Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades recognize hospitals like Anne Arundel Medical Center that focus on advancing patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “This ranking provides an important resource for patients, and a benchmark for hospitals, to determine how care at one hospital compares to others in a region. Hospitals that earn an A Hospital Safety Grade deserve to be recognized for their efforts in preventing medical harm and errors.” Developed under the guidance of a national expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and grades are free to the public. AAMC was one of 855 hospitals across the U.S. awarded an A in the fall 2018 update of grades. To see AAMC’s full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogHave you gotten your flu shot yet? If not, AAMC is offering free flu shots for community members who are 18 and older through Nov. 27. Stop by one of our free flu vaccine clinics on the first floor of the hospital’s North Pavilion, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 am-midnight Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 am-8 pm Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 am-3 am Monday, Nov. 12, 7 am-4 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4 pm-midnight Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 pm-3 am Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 am-4 pm Saturday, Nov. 17, 4 pm-midnight Sunday, Nov. 18, noon-4 pm Tuesday, Nov. 20, 8 am-8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 21, 4 pm-midnight Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 am-midnight Sunday, Nov. 25, noon-8 pm Monday, Nov. 26, 8 am-midnight Tuesday, Nov. 27, 8 am-midnight READ MORE: Flu vaccine myths: What’s true, what’s not Flu symptoms can include fever, headache, coughing, fatigue, and aches and pains. If you get the flu, you can spread it to others even before you have any symptoms. While the flu shot is not 100 percent effective, it does significantly lower your risk of catching the flu. Flu viruses change often, which is why it’s important to get a yearly flu shot to protect against the current year’s most common flu strains. READ MORE: Do you have the common cold, or the flu? How to tell the difference0
- Behavioral Health, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogDivorce is never an easy decision for any family, yet for many families it is an unfortunate reality that leads to the formation of a new type of family unit. The ending of a marriage brings out a wide array of emotions that may encompass feelings of guilt, anger, hurt, sadness, happiness, loneliness, or even a sense of relief. Both parties involved will most likely go through one or more of these feelings. As adults, we may find our own outlets for processing these feelings. We eventually learn to cope with the decision that we have made no matter how hard it may have been. But what about the children who are all too often stuck in the middle of two divorcing parents? How do parents make sure they are taking care of their own emotional and financial needs, while catering to the cycling emotions of the child or children who still has an equal amount of love for both parents? Children must never be treated like property or taken for granted when their parents decide to end the marriage. Here are some tips to help your child through the divorce process. Have a conversation as a family Talking to your children is important. However, depending on the age of the child or children, this conversation may look very different. Children are not mini adults, but they are also not oblivious to dysfunction within the household. Children know when parents are no longer showing love to each other. They know when parents are sad or angry at each other. They sense tension at the dinner table, and know when one parent is spending an excessive amount of time out of the house. The conversation does not have to be detailed, but it does need to be truthful. Reinforce the love that you have for them as parents, and inform them of the plans for visitations, and what holidays will look like, if that information has been worked out. If your child is feeling guilty, reassure him or her that the divorce is not the result of anything that he or she did or said. Honesty, warmth, and standing as a parental unit will help children with the transition to a new type of family. Refrain from bad mouthing the other parent Yes, you may be angry, well, very angry, but remember that the person you are saying negative comments about is your child’s mother or father. You may happen to get remarried and have another spouse, but your child will only have one biological mother and father. Save the negative comments for your friends or your therapist, and allow the other parent to be a parent to the children. Co-parent responsibly Co-parenting can be the hardest part of a divorce for many couples. Children are not property, so there should be no fighting over who gets them and when. Do not use them as a bargaining chip in the divorce. Fight over who gets the big-screen TV or the nicer car, but never fight over who gets the children. If the divorce is very messy and you find that talking is not a valid form of communication, I recommend keeping a co-parenting notebook and writing notes in the notebook for your ex-spouse. If you find that text or email is better than actual voice communication, then use electronic communication. Keep the conversations solely about the children, short, and straight to the point. Your child is not your friend or your therapist; stay away from forcing them into those roles. I see this a lot with parents who have older children. Older children are easy venting targets when they are trapped in the car while you drive them to school, practice, or the mall. Children hate playing the role of the “middle man”, and venting forces them to pick a side. Children should not have to be in a position to pick a favorite parent. Children are only born with two parents; both of you can and should be your child’s two favorite people. READ MORE: The 5 emotions you should talk about with your child Never limit visitations as a punishment for your ex-spouse Unless you suspect or there is evidence of any form of abuse, visitation should not be used as a parental reward or punishment. In order to establish healthy emotional development, and adapt to the new family situation, frequent visits with both parents are encouraged. When visits are limited or stopped out of spite, it hurts your child just as much as it is hurting your ex-spouse. Remember the two of you decided to end the marriage; your child did not chose to end his or her relationship with one parent. Remember to pay attention to any behavior changes that your child may have at school or at home. Children display mental health symptoms by acting out or withdrawing. Make sure that you have frequent contact with your child’s teacher, coach, or youth group leader, in case any behavior changes occur at school or in any additional environment. If you feel you need further assistance in helping your child process divorce, please speak to your school counselor or school social worker, or contact a licensed therapist for a consultation. Author Jennifer Williams (Walton), MA, LPC, LCPC, is a mental health professional at Anne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG) Mental Health Specialists, located in Annapolis. To reach her, call 410-573-9000. Ask questions, find resources and learn more at askAAMC.org/HealthyMinds.0
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