- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAAMC is among a select group of organizations to join with IBM’s supercomputer “Watson” to bring cognitive imaging or “brain mapping” into healthcare. You may remember Watson won against its human opponents in a game of Jeopardy in 2011. While the vast amount of medical data gathered is often too great for humans to analyze and interpret, Watson can process 40 million documents in 15 seconds. AAMC will work with IBM Watson Health experts to train Watson on various health conditions, improving its ability to help physicians deliver care in the future. “Our early adoption of Watson’s cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we deliver care to our patients by creating greater efficiencies and providing deeper insight to our physicians,” says David Todd, MD, medical staff vice president and medical director of Anne Arundel Diagnostic Imaging. Get more information on IBM Watson Health.0
- Community, GivingGeneral Page Tier 3BlogMark and Cindy Cheben have owned and managed The Gateway Florist in Annapolis for the past seven years, pouring time and energy into their thriving flower shop. But each Tuesday afternoon, you’ll find Mark at AAMC. He’s there to donate bouquets of flowers to well-deserving patients. “We were just looking for a simple way to give back to the community,” says Mark. “We’ve been very blessed and want to care for other people.” Thanks to the generosity of Mark and Cindy, for the past seven months AAMC Patient Advocacy has delivered bouquets of flowers to patients in need each week. Recipients include a mom on bed rest waiting to deliver her baby, a man spending his 91st birthday in the Emergency Room, a fiancée whose soon-to-be wife passed away during his hospital stay and many more. While Mark and Cindy can’t solve patients’ health issues, they can brighten their day and make them feel cared for and loved. We appreciate their support.0
- Men's Health, Orthopedics, Women's Health, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogPeople of different age groups can protect their bones and joints in a variety of ways: Kids and teensDon’t go straight from zero to 100. Avoid fractures by stretching and strengthening well before returning to seasonal sports. TeensStrengthen muscles and increase muscle mass with weight training to protect bones and joints in contact and high-impact sports. Teen girlsReplace the calories burned during high-intensity cardiovascular sports to avoid excessive fat loss that can lead to reduced bone density. AdultsUse stretching and light resistance strength training to keep stiff joints limber and reduce arthritis symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight to take pressure off the joints. WomenGet enough vitamin D and calcium, and participate in load-bearing activities such as walking, running, dancing or resistance training to keep bones strong. Ask your doctor about a bone density scan after menopause. Learn more about The Joint Center at AAMC, which performs more joint replacements than any other hospital in Maryland. Read about one athlete who swapped running for biking to save his knees.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWhat started in 1966 as the Pink Lady Ball culminated in a celebration unlike any other gala event in this region. The 2016 Heart of Gold Gala was held on April 9 at the Hilton Baltimore at the Inner Harbor. Nearly 1,000 guests came together to raise more than $1 million for Anne Arundel Medical Center and our growing cardiovascular program. Ringing in a new era, guests celebrated AAMC’s 50th anniversary gala with a new venue, new format, and a handful of surprises and gifts for gala guests. The Heart of Gold Gala was chaired by AAMC Foundation Board Vice-Chair Mark Powell, his wife Lynne, and Jerry Segal, MD, medical director of AAMC’s Heart Institute. A huge thank you to our Gold sponsors for their support: BB&T, Comcast, Creston G. & Betty Jane Tate Foundation, and Mark & Lynne Powell, The Powell Foundation. Please save the date! AAMC Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds Spring Bash is back next year—April 29, 2017, at AAMC’s South Campus. For more information about the AAMC Foundation’s 2017 Denim & Diamonds Spring Bash, please contact Kendra Smith Houghton at 443-481-4739 or email [email protected].0
- Heart CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogHeart failure occurs when the heart muscle can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Signs and symptoms of heart failure include: Shortness of breath. Swelling in the legs, ankles and/or belly. Sudden weight gain. Fatigue. Jennifer Brown, MD, cardiologist and heart failure expert with Anne Arundel Medical Center, focuses on helping patients learn how to manage this disease. “Heart failure is one of the top reasons patients are admitted to hospitals across the country, and the number-one reason patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after discharge,” Dr. Brown stresses. While most of the time heart failure cannot be cured, it can be managed. Dr. Brown recommends a four-pronged approach. See Your Cardiologist “If diagnosed with heart failure while in the hospital, the most important thing you can do to keep from being readmitted is see your cardiologist within seven to 10 days post-discharge and as advised after that,” Dr. Brown says. Follow-up visits with a cardiologist are critical, since medications started in the hospital are often adjusted after discharge to optimize symptoms. Take Your Medications Not taking your medications as directed will likely lead to ER visits. Medications for heart failure — as well as other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes — should be carefully managed. “The heart is negatively impacted when other disease states are not well controlled. For example, poorly controlled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension and untreated sleep apnea can all worsen heart failure,” says Dr. Brown. “Many patients misunderstand how connected the body is.” Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle Lifestyle changes and self-management can go a long way toward improving your symptoms and overall quality of life. Dr. Brown recommends: If you smoke, quit. Manage fluids, drinking no more than 2 liters daily. Weigh yourself daily. Sudden weight gain can signal fluid retention. Contact your cardiologist if you gain 3 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. Choose a heart-healthy diet. Limiting sodium is especially important for people with heart failure. In addition, staying active, getting enough sleep and avoiding heavy alcohol consumption and other drug use can reduce symptoms and prevent hospitalization. Manage Depression “It’s common for cardiac patients to experience depression, and when left untreated, patients may lose motivation to exercise, eat a heart-healthy diet, take their medications … and the list goes on,” Dr. Brown says. “If there’s any question of depression, making sure it’s treated appropriately is critical.” Your best defense against heart failure is prevention. Anne Arundel Medical Center offers Heart Health 101, a free class that delivers all the information you need to achieve a healthy heart for life. The class helps you understand: How the heart works. Causes of heart disease. How to manage heart disease risks. Symptoms that something is wrong. Diagnosis and treatment for heart disease. Early heart attack warning signs for men and women. Register for the next Heart Health 101 class on August 15 at 6 pm. Medical school taught Dr. Brown how to treat heart failure. But her mother-in-law’s experience with it taught Dr. Brown how to care for people with heart failure. Read Dr. Brown’s inspiring personal story. Find out how you can get involved in bringing cardiac surgery to AAMC. Author Jennifer Brown, MD, is a cardiologist and heart failure expert with Anne Arundel Medical Center.0
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