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Breast cancer is common. In the United States, one out of eight women receive a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime.
Breast cancer may be common, but there are many ways to lower the risk of developing it. At Luminis Health, we believe regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle are the best ways to lower your risk of breast cancer. Preventative Breast Care Breast health goes hand-in-hand with your overall health. Eating a healthy diet and managing your weight helps lower your risk of breast cancer. And the best way to detect breast cancer early is by having regular mammograms. A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. It can uncover abnormalities, like a lump, before you can feel them. Luminis Health offers: Convenient evening and weekend mammogram appointments. Quick results and short wait times. Radiologists with special training in breast imaging who interpret every mammogram. 3D screening mammograms that give a more accurate look at the breast, which is especially helpful for women with dense breasts. Earlier detection of breast cancer and fewer callbacks about harmless abnormalities. A Risk Assessment and Prevention Program (RAPP) to identify women at high risk of developing breast cancer. Minimally invasive breast surgical procedures. And we exceed the American College of Radiology's breast imaging requirements by also offering breast ultrasound and breast MRI. At Luminis Health, we ensure cost is not be a barrier to getting regular mammograms. We have programs and services for those who are uninsured and underinsured.
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Our neurosurgeons are highly-trained experts with a vast knowledge of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
Hearing that you need surgery for a brain tumor or spinal injury can be a shock. The specialists at Luminis Health will walk with you through every step of your treatment, no matter your diagnosis. , Why Choose Luminis Health for Neurosurgery? Our neurosurgery department offers innovative treatments covering a range of brain and spinal diseases and injuries. Here's why you should choose Luminis Health for neurosurgery. We're high-tech, but close to home. We offer many neurosurgical treatments found at major academic medical centers, but in a more intimate environment. Because we're smaller, we can personalize service to your specific needs. We're a "one-stop shop." All the doctors you need to see are on one campus, so you don't have to run all over town for your appointments. That's especially important if you're seeing specialists from different departments. We take a multidisciplinary approach. We work closely with the oncology (cancer) department in treating brain tumors. Your care team may also include ICU doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and nurses. Our minimally-invasive surgical techniques require less downtime. We want to get you up and around and back to living a full life as soon as possible. Many of our patients go home a few days after surgery., What to Expect From Neurosurgery Knowing you need brain or spinal surgery can feel overwhelming. But today's surgical procedures are minimally invasive and don't require as much recovery time as they used to. Your specific treatment will depend on your condition, age, and overall health. Here are some things to keep in mind about brain or spinal surgery: You may or may not need neurosurgery for a spinal problem. You can see an orthopedic spine surgeon for some spinal conditions. However, if the problem is intradural — involving the spinal cord itself — you should see a neurosurgeon. You probably won't need to shave your head. The prep team may shave a tiny strip of hair to make an incision. They will make the incision behind your hairline to keep it covered. We get you up and around as soon as possible. We focus on helping you start your recovery as soon as it’s safe to do so. Often, you’ll begin working with a physical therapist shortly after surgery to gently regain strength and mobility. Every patient’s recovery is different, and your care team will guide you at a pace that’s right for you—supporting you each step of the way. SRS treatments are done on an outpatient basis. If you're having SRS, you can go home the same day.
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We work as a team to manage a variety of operative and nonoperative conditions during your hospitalization.
What we do We are a diverse group of board-certified general surgeons and physician assistants, many with fellowships in minimally invasive surgery or surgical critical care, providing comprehensive inpatient care for common urgent and emergent surgical conditions at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) with 24/7 coverage . Types of problems we treat can include: Appendicitis Gallbladder disease Perforated ulcers Small bowel or colon problems Soft tissue infections And many others... Additionally, we offer specialized outpatient wound care at our wound care center. What to expect Our Acute Care Surgery group works as a team to care for patients at both facilities. Some patients that we see do not need surgery, but still benefit from surgical expertise involved in their care. It is likely that over the course of your stay you will meet many members of our attending surgical staff, as we all treat any patient as our own, even if our partner performed the operation. Additionally, we work with General Surgery residents at both locations. These are physicians in training and work with our team to care for patients. During your stay, you are likely to be seen by our team at various points in the day to advance your care as appropriate. We work closely with many other teams in the hospital including internal medicine, infectious disease, gastroenterology, radiology, etc. to care for complex patients. We are dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes and committed to education, teaching and mentoring the next generation of general surgery residents from Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Howard University, as well as medical students from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. Follow up care To continue to optimize patient outcomes after surgery, we offer in person and virtual visits for your post operative follow up appointments. At follow up appointments we continue to provide comprehensive care to assess for ongoing post operative complications, manage wounds and make appropriate referrals to other surgical subspecialties as indicated. We have in person office time availability at LHAAMC on Monday afternoons and at LHDCMC on Wednesday all day. Telehealth options are available for our patients who have had laparoscopic procedures on Tuesdays all day. Our providers travel to both locations to accommodate our growing practice. Some of our patients need more extensive care for wounds and may be referred to the Wound Care Center. We work closely with the Wound Care Center providers to develop long-term care plans for wounds and our surgeons currently see patients one day per week at the Wound Care Center on the Annapolis campus. FMLA Forms If you have FMLA forms that need to be completed please fax to #240-965-4417, upload thru MyChart, or drop off at the office. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns at, (443) 481-6699 . Financial Assistance Visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more about your options. Grateful Patient Are you a patient of Luminis Health Acute Care Surgery and appreciative of the care you received? Please take a moment to consider honoring your caregiver. Visit our Foundation website to learn how you can help us continue to enhance our patient care efforts. Thank you for your support. Each gift is special and unique. Together, your gifts make a difference for our entire community.
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Surgery is the oldest type of treatment for cancer, but we use the latest minimally invasive techniques.
Surgery is the oldest type of treatment for cancer, but that doesn't mean our methods are outdated. We use the latest minimally invasive techniques for cancer surgery whenever possible. What Is Cancer Surgery? In some cases, we use surgery to remove cancer, especially when it's found in just one part of the body. But sometimes surgery is a tool to diagnose cancer or to find out how far cancer has spread. Cancer surgery is sometimes used alone. But we often combine it with radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or another form of treatment., Why Choose Luminis Health for Cancer Surgery? You're in expert hands here at Luminis Health. Our cancer surgeons perform thousands of successful procedures to find and remove cancer. We offer: A highly trained staff . Our surgeons take part in research and clinical trials to stay at the forefront of cancer care. They're members of several national surgical societies, including the Society of Surgical Oncology. The right surgery for your condition . Our surgeons are well-versed in traditional open surgery, as well as minimally invasive methods like laparoscopy. We're experts at determining what works best for your individual case. Robotic-assisted surgery . The da Vinci Robotic surgical system allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures that result in quicker healing. Patient Testimonials “5 stars are not enough to praise Dr Newman and his staff! He is genuine, caring, professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. 10 Stars!!!!!”
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Why Choose Luminis Health A Leading Stroke Care Center The Stroke Care Team at Luminis Health provides priority-one care — the highest level of urgency —to quickly recognize and treat stroke symptoms. As an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center, we are equipped to deliver immediate, evidence-based care to give you the best possible chance at recovery. Our Stroke Center We maintain certification from The Joint Commission, earning the Gold Seal of Approval® for meeting and exceeding national standards for stroke care and patient safety. We are recognized by the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke program, achieving Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Elite Plus, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards. Our care extends beyond emergency treatment. We offer personalized rehabilitation programs to support recovery and peer support groups to help patients and families adjust after a stroke. 24/7 stroke care services Outpatient Rehabilitation services
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Every Minute MattersSigns of a stroke occur quickly and require fast action to save your life. Every minute counts. The sooner you start receiving care, the better your chances of recovering.What Is a Stroke?A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. It happens when a blockage or bleed in your brain interrupts blood flow. A stroke prevents oxygen from getting to your brain, which causes brain cells to die.Signs of a stroke occur quickly and require fast action to save your life. Every minute counts. The sooner you start receiving care, the better your chances of recovering.
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