- News & Press Releases, Heart CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG), a multi-specialty physician group that is part of Anne Arundel Medical Center, today announced the merge of its two cardiology practices, AAMG Cardiology Specialists and AAMG Annapolis Cardiology Consultants. The two practices will now operate under the name AAMG Cardiology Specialists in one location, AAMC’s new Specialty Physicians Suite–Annapolis. “This past summer, we were pleased to announce the partnership between AAMG Annapolis Cardiology Consultants and AAMG Cardiology Specialists,” said Dr. Jerry Segal, senior cardiologist at AAMG Cardiology Specialists and medical director of Cardiovascular Services at AAMC. “The merger of the two practices provides patients with nine cardiac specialists in one central, convenient location. This expanded practice provides patients with the entire array of cardiac testing and cardiac care.” Specialists cover the fields of general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and vascular medicine. In addition to AAMG Cardiology Specialists, the new Specialty Physicians Suite–Annapolis, located on the fifth floor of AAMC Belcher Pavilion (2000 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401), will also house AAMG Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists, AAMG Neurology Specialists, AAMG Neuropsychology Specialists and AAMG Palliative Medicine Specialists. Mitch Schwartz, MD, chief medical officer at AAMC, says bringing these multispecialty doctors, nurses and skilled care teams under one roof is part of AAMC’s continuous efforts to better integrate and coordinate patient care. “Patients will have the benefit of better communication between doctors, easy appointment scheduling, and seamless medical record sharing between specialties. Our focus is on our patients and creating the best healthcare experience possible,” he said. For more information or to schedule an appointment with AAMG Cardiology Specialists, call 443-481-67000
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogEvery three years, AAMC partners with local organizations to “take the pulse” of our community’s health through what’s called a community health needs assessment. Just like checking your own pulse and other vital signs, this process allows us to see how well our systems are working and make adjustments as needed. We collected as much data as possible from a variety of sources. We determined our community’s highest-priority health needs and developed an action plan to address them. Chronic Disease People with chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes often experience preventable complications. Steps we’re taking: Provide navigational and care coordination services to help patients and caregivers cope with illness and stay in the community. Train staff in primary care practices to identify and reach out proactively to patients at risk. Improve care coordination with nursing homes. Enhance our local population’s care through clinical initiatives sponsored by the AAMC Collaborative Care Network of physician practices. Mental Health and Substance Use In Anne Arundel County, there is a rapidly growing need for mental health and substance use services. Steps we’re taking: Establish a 16-bed mental health hospital for adults. Add more child psychiatrists and clinicians. Expand integration and co-location of mental health and primary care services. Infant Mortality Leading risk factors for infant mortality are low birth weight and a late start to prenatal care. Steps we’re taking: Find ways to collaborate with the community to improve access to early prenatal care. Develop education programs for low-income and/or minority women to access early prenatal care. Palliative Care Seniors are hospitalized four times more than other groups. Many struggle with medication management and social issues like lack of transportation and adequate nutrition. Steps we’re taking: Enhance our palliative care program. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. Expand access to The Conversation Project tool to help people express their end-of-life wishes. Access to Care Extreme poverty and health inequalities exist in some areas. Many community members have difficulties accessing the available services. Steps we’re taking: Bring together community partners to create a geographic resources plan.0
- GivingGeneral Page Tier 3BlogCoffee with Clinicians, hosted by the AAMC Foundation, spotlights the work that is happening throughout Anne Arundel Medical Center. This unique opportunity invites community members to talk directly with AAMC medical providers and leaders about the state of healthcare and about AAMC’s future. These moderated discussions give people a chance to ask questions and interact one-on-one with the providers. Discussions take place in the intimate setting of the Doordan Institute on AAMC’s medical park campus. Coffee with Clinicians, held on Oct. 4, 2016, featured pediatrics and pediatric mental health, which is an immediate crisis in Anne Arundel County. Michael Clemmens, MD, AAMC medical director of pediatrics; Melissa Wellner, MD, AAMC child and adolescent psychiatrist; and Susan Emerson, pediatric CRNP, presented on how AAMC is responding to the crisis. In the last year, we have seen a 13 percent increase in youth under 18 seeking help for mental health issues and illnesses. Community members asked the panel of medical providers about how they could help respond to this crisis. The team answered with this advice: “Work with us to remove the stigma of mental health,” Dr. Clemmens said. “The more we can do that, the better for everyone. Join a committee, support the programs and beat the drum.” For more information about Coffee with Clinicians and how to support these care programs, please contact Gabby Pasternak at 443-481-4735.0
- GivingGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe AAMC Foundation held its 27th Annual Golf Classic at the Chartwell Golf & Country Club on Sept. 26, 2016. This year’s tournament raised more than $175,000 to benefit patient care programs at Anne Arundel Medical Center. “The golf tournament is such a fun event, and it is great to know that the proceeds ultimately will benefit so many members of our community,” says Tonya Hill, senior vice president of BB&T Bank and co-chair of the AAMC Foundation 2016 Golf Committee. “The hospital is an integral part of our local identity, and the AAMC staff work so hard to provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.” AAMC Vice President of Finance Cathy Yurkon also served as event co-chair. A heartfelt thanks to all of our sponsors for their support, including our presenting sponsor, Comcast, and gold sponsor, All American Ambulance and Transport.0
- Behavioral Health, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogBetween what they see on TV, online and in video games, your kids can be bombarded with violent images. If you don’t address it, kids can become numb to real violence over time. Violent video games can especially lead to aggressive behavior and cause children to be less sensitive to other people’s pain and suffering. A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that just 20 minutes of playing a violent video game can cause people to be less affected by real violence. Children younger than 8 are even more prone to desensitization, since the line between reality and fiction is still blurry in their developing brains. As a parent, you should set clear limits for video game content and the amount of time spent playing. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to steer your kids toward age-appropriate video games: Get to know a video game’s content before giving the OK to play. Keep gaming in a common family area for easy supervision. Limit video game time to an hour a day, and encourage other activities like exercise, playing outside and reading. Turn gaming time into family time by choosing group sports or music activity video games that bring everyone together. It’s also helpful to learn and follow the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB) video game ratings. You can find them on game packaging or onscreen before downloading a game. Rating Categories Early Childhood: Content is intended for young children. Everyone: Content is generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language. Everyone 10+: Content is generally suitable for ages 10 and up. May contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes. Teen: Content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language. Mature: Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language. Adults Only: Content suitable only for adults ages 18 and up. May include prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content and/or gambling with real currency. Learn how to talk to your kids about violence in the news and protect them from cyberbullying.0
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