- Behavioral Health, Community, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe heroin epidemic is a national problem that hits close to home in Anne Arundel County. According to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, heroin-related deaths in the county have increased by 128 percent between 2010 and 2013. The rate of heroin use here is 5.5 percent for youths ages 16 and 17 and 10.7 percent for adults age 18 and older. Both of these numbers are above the averages for the state of Maryland. The Danger of Opioids Fueling the epidemic are opioids. Opioids come in two main forms: prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet and illegal drugs like heroin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is writing new guidelines for physicians to explore other options before prescribing opioids. Still, many people already have a prescription for opioids. In 2012, doctors wrote 259 million opioid prescriptions. That’s enough for every adult in the United States to have a bottle of pills, according to the CDC. Not everyone who takes opioids gets addicted. However, everyone develops tolerance and some may start to crave these drugs. Opioid use can lead to risk of falls, respiratory problems, sleep apnea, interaction with other medications and potentially fatal overdoses. Suboxone: A Safe Solution Quitting opioids “cold turkey” is painful and dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms start around 12 hours after someone stops using opioids. Symptoms can include stomach pain, anxiety, body pain, chills, diarrhea, nausea, sweating, insomnia, weakness and more. For people dependent on opioids, Suboxone can help. Suboxone is a medication that helps people safely stop opioid use by reducing withdrawal symptoms and opioid cravings. The medication also blocks the effects of other opioids. Suboxone treatment not only allows people to safely withdraw from opioids with little discomfort, it helps manage other health issues related to opioid use. Suboxone treatment also links people with professional counselors. Counselors can help people develop coping skills and behaviors to prevent setbacks. Only qualified, licensed doctors can prescribe Suboxone. Pathways, Anne Arundel Medical Center’s substance use and mental health treatment center, offers both inpatient and outpatient Suboxone treatment. Both programs begin with a phone call to understand the patient’s needs. Based on the phone call, we recommend either inpatient or outpatient care. The opioid epidemic is complex, and the solution is not simple. At Pathways, we believe we can begin to turn this public health crisis around by working together with other healthcare professionals, our community partners and our patients. For more information on Suboxone treatment and other options available through Pathways, visit PathwaysProgram.org.0
- Location232381tel:(410) 224-4442185 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Ste 120, Annapolis, MD 21401Our team has expertise in all aspects of high-risk maternal and fetal medical conditions and/or obstetrical complications. By using state-of-the-art ultrasound and diagnostic tests, we evaluate your health and the health of your baby before delivery. Our specialists then work closely with you and your OB-GYN to develop a plan of care tailored to your personal needs and medical history. Our goal is to ensure you understand your medical conditions and the options available to you in order to have the best possible outcome of your pregnancy., Our practice offers a full spectrum of prenatal diagnosis and care for you and your baby from conception until birth. Our experienced physicians, genetic counselors, sonographers and nurses ensure the best possible care in a warm and caring environment. Obstetricians refer patients to us for many reasons. These may include management of twins or triplets, determining carrier status of various genetic conditions, monitoring you for incompetent cervix and pre-term labor, counseling for age related risks, screening for Down syndrome and many other issues. Sometimes a single sonogram is enough to set your mind at ease. Other times we will continue to see you throughout your pregnancy. Our team of physicians and counselors work closely with your obstetrician. Following each visit to our office, a report of your sonogram and any recommendations from our physicians, are sent to your obstetrician. At each visit with your obstetrician, you can discuss with him/her the findings and progress of your pregnancy. Your obstetrician remains your primary care-giver and will continue to see you for your regular visits and in most cases the delivery of your baby. Our services include: Amniocentesis & CVS : Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) are invasive prenatal tests that are most commonly performed to evaluate the fetus for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome. Ultrasonography : Our skilled sonographers use diagnostic imaging (ultrasound) technology to help increase the information available to your physicians. Genetic Counseling and Testing : Those at risk of an inherited disorder are advised of the implications and the nature of the disorder, the chance of recurrence, and their options for management and family planning. Fetal Echocardiography : Patients with risk factors for fetal congenital heart disease should have a detailed fetal echocardiogram performed and evaluated by one of our physicians. Diabetes Education and Monitoring : Because diabetes requires day-to-day knowledge of nutrition, exercise, monitoring, and medication, our staff stands ready to assist you with maintaining diabetic control, reducing risk factors for your baby. Antenatal Testing : Antenatal screening and diagnostic screening, to include biophysical profile and fetal nonstress testing, helps to increase the level of information available to your physicians to help ensure the health of both you and your baby. Preconception Counseling : We work with you to identify and reduce social, behavioral, environmental, and biomedical risks to your fertility and pregnancy outcome.0
- Location231046tel:(410) 224-444228438 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601Our team has expertise in all aspects of high-risk maternal and fetal medical conditions and/or obstetrical complications. By using state-of-the-art ultrasound and diagnostic tests, we evaluate your health and the health of your baby before delivery. Our specialists then work closely with you and your OB-GYN to develop a plan of care tailored to your personal needs and medical history. Our goal is to ensure you understand your medical conditions and the options available to you in order to have the best possible outcome of your pregnancy., Our practice offers a full spectrum of prenatal diagnosis and care for you and your baby from conception until birth. Our experienced physicians, genetic counselors, sonographers and nurses ensure the best possible care in a warm and caring environment. Obstetricians refer patients to us for many reasons. These may include management of twins or triplets, determining carrier status of various genetic conditions, monitoring you for incompetent cervix and pre-term labor, counseling for age related risks, screening for Down syndrome and many other issues. Sometimes a single sonogram is enough to set your mind at ease. Other times we will continue to see you throughout your pregnancy. Our team of physicians and counselors work closely with your obstetrician. Following each visit to our office, a report of your sonogram and any recommendations from our physicians, are sent to your obstetrician. At each visit with your obstetrician, you can discuss with him/her the findings and progress of your pregnancy. Your obstetrician remains your primary care-giver and will continue to see you for your regular visits and in most cases the delivery of your baby. Our services include: Amniocentesis & CVS : Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) are invasive prenatal tests that are most commonly performed to evaluate the fetus for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome. Ultrasonography : Our skilled sonographers use diagnostic imaging (ultrasound) technology to help increase the information available to your physicians. Genetic Counseling and Testing : Those at risk of an inherited disorder are advised of the implications and the nature of the disorder, the chance of recurrence, and their options for management and family planning. Fetal Echocardiography : Patients with risk factors for fetal congenital heart disease should have a detailed fetal echocardiogram performed and evaluated by one of our physicians. Diabetes Education and Monitoring : Because diabetes requires day-to-day knowledge of nutrition, exercise, monitoring, and medication, our staff stands ready to assist you with maintaining diabetic control, reducing risk factors for your baby. Antenatal Testing : Antenatal screening and diagnostic screening, to include biophysical profile and fetal nonstress testing, helps to increase the level of information available to your physicians to help ensure the health of both you and your baby. Preconception Counseling : We work with you to identify and reduce social, behavioral, environmental, and biomedical risks to your fertility and pregnancy outcome.0
- Location250436tel:301-552-86658118 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, MD 20706Beginning Monday, February 9, the North parking lot at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center will partially close for construction as part of ongoing campus expansion and improvements. Patients and employees must use alternative parking across the campus. Emergency Department patients should continue to use the garage outside the ED entrance. Physicians and medical staff from Children's National provide pediatric emergency and urgent care at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center seven days a week from 3-11:30 pm.* This collaboration means we can provide emergency and urgent care for the entire family. Children's National physicians treat kids, while LHDCMC physicians serve adults — all at one convenient location. See the LHDCMC Children's National Team page Children's National team who staffs the LHDCMC pediatric ER. Children's National and Luminis Health Logo *For children who come to our ER outside of Children's National staff hours, our own emergency providers are there to treat them., Conditions we frequently see children for at the ER include:, We offer emergency pediatric care in this department, including mental health emergencies. You can always use our Find Care Find Care tool to schedule care within Luminis Health. Or, choose from the most frequently searched services related to pediatric emergency care. Emergency Medicine Pediatric Inpatient Unit Pediatric Surgery, We know this can be a stressful time. We've streamlined the process for your visit, including: Registration. When you arrive at the pediatric emergency room, you check in and provide information like address and phone number. Triage. A triage nurse asks you questions about your child's illness or injury, checks your child's temperature and weight, and briefly examines your child. We make sure a provider sees children with life-threatening conditions right away. Our waiting area. You remain in the waiting area until a provider is able to examine your child. Please understand that patients may not be seen in the same order of their arrival. Patients with the most serious illnesses and injuries will usually be given priority. The exam. We'll bring you and your child into a treatment area, where our expert team cares for your child. Depending on your child's condition, your doctor may order a blood test, x-rays, or other tests that help diagnose. We'll explain each test to you first. Discharge. When your child's care is complete, we give you instructions about any care you may need to provide at home. Admission to the hospital. For children who need additional care, we can transfer them to our pediatric inpatient unit at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center., The pediatric ER sees all patients, regardless of whether you have health insurance. If you are a self-pay patient, we can connect you to government programs that may help with your health care costs. Plus, our billing department can work with you on payment plans. Don't let your ability to pay keep you from seeking the emergency care you need. We provide medically necessary services to everyone, no matter your ability to pay. Call our Business Office at 443-481-6445 or learn more about payment options.Asthma attacks and respiratory problems, Broken bones, Burns, cuts or other wounds, Concussions, Diabetes complications, Digestion problems, Fever for infants under 2 months old, Infections, Sports injuries, Sprains and strains, Thoughts of hurting themselves or others, Vomiting or diarrhea that won't seem to stop0
- Location6974086tel:301-552-20006710 Mallery Drive Lanham, MD 20706Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation and patient care facility which opened in August 2015. A collaboration between Genesis HealthCare and Doctors Community Medical Center, this modern facility replaces Magnolia Center previously located at 8200 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD., We offer a wide range of comprehensive services, bringing access to multiple types of care to you., Your comfort in our care is important to us. Our facility offers:Short Stay Care, Long Term Care, Respite care, Palliative care, Hospice care, Rehabilitation therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation, IV Therapy, Bariatric specialties, Colostomy care, Dementia care, Dental care, Personal care, Podiatry care, Psychiatric services, Wound care, X-ray, Pain management, Dietary and nutrition needs management, Discharge planning, Individual treatment plans, Medication management, On-Site pharmacy, 24-hour emergency alert and response system, Coordinated transportation, Cultural, educational, religious and social activities, Recreation activities, Interpreter services, Spacious, Private and Semi-Private Rooms, Private bathroom, Fully air conditioned, Individual climate control, Activity room, Beautiful outdoor spaces and courtyard, Beauty Salon and Barber Services, Cable Television, Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family, Dining Room, In-room dining options, Private dining rooms for family gatherings, Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits, Computer with internet access, Housekeeping, Laundry facility on-site, Mail and Newspaper Service, Pets Permitted, Pharmaceutical delivery service, Phone service, Telephone, Wireless Internet, Baby Grand Piano, Smoke free environment, Upgraded linens and bath towels available0
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