- Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogJust because Valentine’s Day hugs may have to take a backseat this year, love doesn’t have to. Keep your loved ones safe this Valentine’s Day by keeping their health and wellbeing in mind. Encourage Vaccination: Motivate family and friends to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn. Vaccination is our best shot at stopping this pandemic. If they are eligible, they can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine through our vaccine interest form. Spread the Facts: Make sure your loved ones know the best ways to protect themselves from COVID-19 and have the facts on vaccination. Be a Good Neighbor: Take the time to connect with your neighbors. If they have unreliable transportation, help them find a way to get to their vaccination appointment. Assist with online registration. If they don’t have email, call the Luminis Health COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 443-481-6852. Remember the 3Ws: In addition to vaccination, the best ways to slow the spread of COVID-19 are by wearing a mask, washing your hands and watching your distance. Send a Card: Not a talented poet like Amanda Gorman? Use one of our V-Day printables to send a note to someone special. Your note will show them you care and remind them how they can protect themselves and others from COVID-19.0
- Community, News & Press Releases, Heart CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAt Anne Arundel Medical Center we know that small acts make a big difference in the lives of our employees…and especially our patients. So, this Heart Month we’ve asked our employees to take the lead on committing random acts of kindness (RAKs) throughout the hospital in order to show their Heart@Work. We’ve even equipped our employees with special Heart@Work cards they can hand out to fellow employees, visitors and patients when they’ve been “RAKed.” Plus, there are displays around the hospital where you can pick up cards. We hope you’ll get in on the action and share your story with us here on our blog, our Facebook page, or Twitter. A cup of tea, flowers out of the blue, an encouraging note – it’s amazing how a simple act of kindness can turn around someone’s day. Need some ideas to get started: Place an encouraging Post-It note on a co-worker’s computer. If you have long hair, cut it and donate it to a charity that provides wigs for those in need. Invite someone new over for dinner or prepare a meal for someone. Buy a coloring book and crayons. Keep a few sheets and crayons in your bag to help a parent with a restless child. Buy a cup of coffee for the person behind you in line. Leave a generous tip.0
- Orthopedics, Women's Health, Patient StoriesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThirty-four-year old Jennifer da Rosa had spent several months and visited four different doctors searching for someone to cure her unexplained hip pain. “Finally, I saw Dr. Petre and he was able to diagnose it,” says the 34 year-old college instructor from Kent Island. Jennifer had an uncommon condition in her right hip which caused the bones to grate against one another rather than slide smoothly in the hip socket. After diagnosing her condition—called FAI for femoral acetabular impingement—Orthopedist Ben Petre, MD, performed arthroscopic surgery to remove the extra bone tissue in her hip and restore the joint to proper function. The procedure is not widely available, but as one of the few hip specialists in the area, Dr. Petre has both the experience and the tools to offer arthroscopic hip surgery for FAI and a variety of conditions. “The ability to diagnose and treat this is relatively new,” he says. “It’s an uncommon condition, and diagnosing it is complicated because there are many other things that can cause hip pain, from a problem with the back or internal organs such as your bladder or ovaries to a hernia.” For Jennifer, the diagnosis came as a huge relief. The surgery eliminated her pain, and within a month she had recovered her life again. “Before the surgery, I had been afraid to take my kids to the aquarium or the zoo,” she says. “I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to walk because of the pain.” Jennifer says the experience has given her a new perspective on having surgery in general. “I know a lot of people try to avoid surgery, but I’m very pleased that I had it. The benefit far outweighs any kind of fear or downtime needed for recovery.”0
- Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAs you navigate your pregnancy, it’s important to know your own health status to ensure the best possible health for your child. While most pregnancies are generally free from serious problems, several factors can make a pregnancy high risk. A woman may have a high-risk pregnancy if she: If your OB/GYN determines your pregnancy is high risk, he or she may refer you to Anne Arundel Medical Group Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists. The center offers a number of additional services, including diagnostic procedures, level II obstetric ultrasound, genetic counseling, diabetes education and more. The team will work to ensure your child is healthy and you don’t experience any unexpected hitches throughout your pregnancy. Return to Conquering Cancer During Pregnancy. Save0
- Men's Health, Women's Health, Wellness, Patient StoriesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnnapolis resident Doug Jones had been a muscular young man, but just as his doctor had predicted, his weight crept up steadily with age leading to complications such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Doug was at high risk for heart a heart attack until weight loss surgery helped him regain control of his health. I went from 160 pounds to 388 pounds, and I was absolutely out of breath. Absolutely tired. I would think how far do I have to walk? Can I take a car to go two blocks? That sort of thing. My feet hurt. My ankles hurt. And then they had a thing on 60 minutes a report on the benefits of weight loss surgery for diabetics and after I saw it, I said, we ought to look into that because it sounds like it’s perfect for me. The day I got out of the hospital I never had another problem with diabetes and every day I would lose an average of two to three pounds. My cholesterol is better than it’s ever been. I guess the best way to say it is: I have 13 grandchildren and before I had this operation, I didn’t know how long I’d be around with them or how much I could enjoy them. Since I’ve had the operation I’ve felt like I cheated because I’ve tried to go on every diet there was. This went so easily that I literally feel like I’m cheating. I feel like a million dollars, and I think I look like I feel. There are no ifs, ands, or buts! If you want to know would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Watch the full video of Doug’s interview on our YouTube Channel.0
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