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Screening
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Take control of your health with our free community screenings offering essential tests such as A1C, cholesterol and blood pressure checks. These events are designed to help you track key health indicators and stay on top of your wellness. Whether you are managing a chronic condition or want to be proactive, our screenings provide valuable insights at no cost to you. Join us at our next screening because your health matters and we are here to help you every step of the way.
Community Health Screenings
Community Health Screenings
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Directivas Anticipadas en español Descargue nuestro paquete de información para directivas anticipadas en español.
Prepare for the FutureWhile death is a natural part of life, many people find it hard to bring up end-of-life discussions with their loved ones and even their doctors. But it can save you and your family a lot of headaches and heartaches in the future., Support for End-of-Life IssuesIf you've been diagnosed with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition, you may need help coping emotionally. Counseling helps many people. Anne Arundel Medical Center has professionals who are trained and experienced in helping people cope with end-of-life issues.A support group can offer a chance to share your feelings and concerns with others who understand. Many people find comfort and answers through a support group.If you're in crisis, call for help now. You can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available by dialing 9-8-8.The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency offers a Crisis Warmline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 410-768-5522. Other hotlines and resources are available for people facing all kinds of issues. Palliative Care or Hospice?Many people don't understand the difference between palliative care and hospice. Hospice provides care and support for people who are very near the end of life, when recovery is no longer possible. Patients and their families can often benefit from hospice care at home or in a health care facility.Palliative care is for anyone with a serious illness or condition, whether or not it's life threatening. It helps you cope with living with your condition, through pain control, medication management and other support. You can benefit from palliative care while you're being treated.
Advance Directive
Advance Directive
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Manage Your Care
Manage your care
Manage your care online at Luminis Health. Online Scheduling: Pick the time that works for you, all online. No need to call or wait on hold. eCheck-In: You’re just a few clicks away from a seamless check-in experience. We'll send you a text 7 days before your appointment to invite you to update registration, insurance and history details effortlessly online. No paper forms or clipboards needed when you arrive.Records, Results and More: Your MyChart account retains your medical records, test results, appointment history, scheduling reminders and more. Your MyChart login is connected with your patient dashboard at luminishealth.org, too.
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COVID
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We’re learning more about this virus every day, and it will continue to impact the way we deliver care. Stay safe and informed.
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Orthopedics
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Bone health and osteoporosis: What all women should know
Bone health and osteoporosis: What all women should know
Bone health and osteoporosis: What all women should know
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You may not realize it, but your bones are in a constant state of regeneration. Your body naturally replaces old bone with new. But by the time you reach your mid-30s, you begin to lose more bone than your body can replace and then menopause speeds this process up. Over time this leads to thinner, weaker bones and the potential for developing osteoporosis. One in two women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. It’s important that you go for bone scans to measure bone loss, as well as incorporate lifestyle habits that can slow down the weakening of bones. Ultimately, this helps reduce your risk of fractures. A bone density test called DEXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) can diagnose osteoporosis. A DEXA scan uses very little radiation and produces detailed information about your bone density by comparing data from two X-rays operating at different frequencies. Information is collected and compared to a reference group to determine your bone mineral density. “The bone density from the DEXA scan helps your radiologist determine your T-score, which we use to diagnose osteoporosis,” says John Park, MD, a radiologist with Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging. “A T-score of -2.5 or lower indicates you have osteoporosis.” You should talk to your doctor if you’ve gone through menopause or if you have any of the following risk factors: Low physical activity Low body weight Smoke Drink too much alcohol Heavy caffeine use Have a diet low in calcium and vitamin D Previous fracture, especially after age 50 Menopause before age 45 Take certain medicines, for example long-term use of corticosteroids Family history of osteoporosis. There’s also a Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) for evaluating fracture risk. Using the results of the DEXA scan, a FRAX score can be given to estimate the risk of a fracture within 10 years. Unfortunately, many women don’t get screened. Even if they have a fragility fracture, many don’t realize that’s a sign they may have osteoporosis. “A bone fracture is not unlike a heart attack — they are both a sign that something is wrong. In the case of a fracture, it could mean you have osteoporosis or a weaker form of bone loss called osteopenia,” says Christina Morganti, MD, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Osteoporosis Program at Anne Arundel Medical Center Orthopedics. Bones shouldn’t break with low-energy falls such as from standing height or less. When they do, your doctor may want to run blood and bone density tests to determine if you have osteoporosis. If diagnosed, you should learn about weight-bearing exercise, fall prevention, nutrition and medication options for healthy bones. You can improve your bone health and reduce your risk of fragility fractures by doing the following: Pay attention to your calcium intake. Try to get 1,200 mg of calcium a day, preferably from food. If you don’t get enough from food, add a 500-600 mg calcium pill. Get enough vitamin D. Many people benefit from a supplement of 800-1,000 iu per day. Incorporate weight-bearing exercise into your lifestyle. Try walking 30 minutes a day. Plus, lift weights two or three days per week when cleared by your doctor. Evaluate your home. Throw rugs, slippery surfaces and poorly lit hallways can lead to falls and then fractures. Get your eyes checked. If your sight is impaired, your chance of falling is higher. Eliminate vices. Alcohol and tobacco are two common vices that are detrimental to your bone health. Educate yourself. There are many good resources on the web, including the National Osteoporosis Foundation: nof.org. Authors Christina Morganti, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and former medical director of the Osteoporosis Program at Anne Arundel Medical Center Orthopedics. John S. Park, MD, is a radiologist at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
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