- 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
- Weight LossGeneral Page Tier 3BlogYou may have kicked off 2024 determined to lose weight. If you accomplished your goals, congratulations on your hard work and dedication. However, we know that maintaining weight loss can be just as challenging as achieving it. It’s tempting to reward yourself with old habits once you reach your goal, but remember, this is just one milestone in your journey to a healthier you. Let’s discuss a few steps you can take to maintain your healthy weight. Healthy Weight Benefits Achieving a healthy weight can lower your cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure, reduce stress on bones and joints and ease the workload on your heart. All these health benefits are why it’s important to not simply lose weight, but to maintain the weight you have lost. Contrary to what some may think, people without obesity generally have just as much difficulty sustaining a small degree of weight loss as people with obesity have maintaining even larger degrees of weight reduction. It Takes Dedication It’s no secret that many weight loss journeys fail in the long term. This can be because strict diets are difficult to maintain over time. Another factor is that the decrease in calories to lose weight causes a drop in the rate your body burns calories. For these reasons, extremely low-calorie diets and rapid weight loss are discouraged. Luminis Health weight loss experts recommend losing no more than half a pound to two pounds per week. Gradual weight loss such as this is more likely to help you sustain it for the long term. Long-Term Weight Loss Individuals who have successfully maintained their weight loss share some common strategies across the board. Regardless of which diet you use to lose weight to begin with, taking up these habits may help you to keep it off: Stay physically active—Try exercising for at least 60 minutes every day. Walking is a great low-impact option. Find an activity you enjoy and do it with someone who brings you joy! Keep a food log—Recording what you eat every day helps hold you accountable, sheds light on emotional eating habits and keeps you motivated. Maintain a balanced diet—What you eat each day should be healthy and well balanced, minimizing ultra-processed foods and high fructose corn syrup. Eat breakfast every day—This is important because eating breakfast boosts metabolism and staves off hunger later in the day, which helps prevent those late afternoon junk food binges. Regularly check the scale—Weighing yourself weekly may help you detect any small weight gains, enabling you to promptly take action if you see the number creeping upwards. Keep Your Eye On The Prize Although many people are concerned about weight loss because of how it affects their appearance, it’s important to remember that even a small amount of long-term weight loss can have remarkable health benefits. Remember to determine your weight management success based on your health and how you feel—not on how you look. Author Dr. Jilian Nicholas, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon at Luminis Health.0
- Behavioral HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIt’s officially law. After approval from voters, Maryland becomes the latest state to allow the adult use of recreational marijuana. Starting July 1, 2023 anyone in Maryland aged 21 and older can legally purchase marijuana—also known as cannabis—for recreational use from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Before visiting one, it’s important to know the facts, especially the possible impacts of marijuana use. Unregulated Potency First, read the label. Because the potency of legal marijuana is not yet regulated, you must read a product’s label to know how much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is in a marijuana product. THC is one of the main substances—called cannabinoids—in marijuana that makes people feel “high.” By law, marijuana product labels must list the concentration of cannabinoid compounds they contain. The higher the percentage of cannabinoids, the more potent the product is and the stronger its effects. You may be surprised to hear the concentration or strength of THC in marijuana products is increasing. A study of marijuana samples from 1995 to 2014 found that its potency had almost tripled. This is important to know, as the more potent a drug is, the more likely a person is to develop a substance use disorder from it. Responsible Use If someone aged 21 or older uses recreational marijuana, it is important to buy only from licensed dispensaries. This helps avoid unknown contaminants that can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially fentanyl. These factors are also crucial: Don’t drive while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. It’s unsafe and illegal. Don’t combine cannabis with other drugs, including alcohol. The effects may be unpredictable. Inform your doctor about your marijuana use so they can tell you about any possible interactions with your prescribed medications. Keep marijuana out of the reach of anyone under the age of 21. Don’t use marijuana if your job doesn’t allow it or if you are on-call for a job, caring for someone who is sick or taking care of children. Don’t use marijuana while pregnant or nursing. Potential Risks Marijuana use—especially if it is frequent and in high doses—can sometimes cause people to be disoriented and have unpleasant thoughts or feelings of anxiety and paranoia. People who use marijuana are more likely to develop temporary psychosis, which means they don’t know what is real, hallucinate and can be paranoid, in addition to other symptoms. Marijuana users are also more likely to develop long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia (a type of mental illness where people might have delusions and hallucinations, among other things). A just released study from the National Institutes of Health reveals young men are at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis addiction. Smoked marijuana can harm lung tissue and cause scarring and damage to small blood vessels, regardless of how it is smoked. Cannabis smoke has many of the same toxins, irritants and cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke. Adolescent Use The human brain stops developing at around age 25. Use of cannabis by adolescents and young adults may cause harm to the growing brain, including serious problems with learning and feelings. Cannabis Use Disorder You also run the risk of developing marijuana use disorder, which means you are unable to stop using marijuana even though it’s causing health and relationship problems. Signs of marijuana addiction include: Using more marijuana than intended Trying but failing to quit using marijuana Giving up important activities with friends and family in favor of using marijuana Using marijuana in high-risk situations, such as while driving Continuing to use marijuana despite physical or psychological problems Needing to use more marijuana to get the same high Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when stopping marijuana use You should refrain from using marijuana recreationally if you already have a diagnosed mental health condition or are in recovery from a substance use disorder, as the risk increases for developing cannabis use disorder or returning to the substance you were previously addicted to. In Conclusion Remember, just because it will be legal for those over the age of 21 to use recreational marijuana does not mean that it’s always safe. Do it in moderation, avoid daily use or large amounts.Treat marijuana use the same way that you treat alcohol use—if you would not drink in certain situations, you also should not smoke or consume cannabis in similar situations. If you are using marijuana for the first time, start at lower potencies and increase slowly until you know how it will affect you. And it bears repeating: Purchase your marijuana legally, so you know exactly what you are consuming and eliminate the risk of accidental overdose by exposure to fentanyl. Author Aliya Jones, MD, is the Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health for Luminis Health.0
- Location231601tel:(410) 573-953018 Magothy Beach Rd, Ste A, Pasadena, MD 21122We offer high-quality health care to women of all ages. Our skilled and well-respected gynecologists are affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. Whether you are an adolescent, ready to become a mother, or are nearing menopause, our providers are dedicated to giving complete, compassionate, and comprehensive Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology obstetric and gynecologic care to women in all stages of life. We offer state-of-the-art, in-office gynecological procedures to include NovaSure, hysteroscopy and Mona Lisa Touch Laser treatment. In addition to laser hair removal, we now offer professional skincare treatments to our complement of services available to our established patients., Our providers are experts in a wide range of gynecological and obstetrical care, which includes:Gynecology, Obstetrics, Prenatal Care and Testing, Pap Smears and Cervical Cancer Screening, Birth Control Counseling & Management, Breast Screening, Adolescent Gynecology and Counseling, Minimally Invasive Surgery, BRCA Gene Test, Ovarian Cancer Screening, Osteoporosis Screening, Osteoporosis Treatment, Urinary Incontinence, Premenstrual Syndrome Management, Gynecological Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, da Vinci Robot Assisted Surgery, Menopause Management, STD Screening, MyRisk Genetic Testing, Birth Control Implant, IUD Placement, ParaGard, Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena, Nexplanon, Prolia, MonaLisa Touch, Obstetric Education, Reproductive Medicine, Preconception Counseling, Ultrasound, Contraception Counseling, Family Planning and Pre-Pregnancy Visits, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section), Fetal Monitoring, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Coordination of Care for High Risk Pregnancies, Labor and Delivery Care, Cord Blood Collection, Postpartum Care, Postpartum Depression, Male Infant Circumcision, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Management of Bone Density Results0
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