- WellnessGeneral Page Tier 3BlogMay 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and you might be planning to eat Mexican food to celebrate. But a delicious Mexican meal doesn’t have to be high in fat, calories or salt, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here are some of the Academy’s tips for how to stay healthy on Cinco de Mayo: Include avocados, peppers, tomatoes, mangoes or jicama in your meal. Dip into fresh salsa, and make a dessert with a berry or other fruit base. Skip the sour cream, cheese and other high-fat fare, in favor of tortillas filled with veggies, chicken and beans. Prepare dishes that are grilled, broiled, baked or stir-fried. Skip the fried tortilla shell for a taco salad, and ask for sauces and toppings to be served on the side. Choose soft corn tortillas. Season food with chilies, lime, cilantro and other fresh, natural flavors that don’t overpower with salt. Drink alcohol in moderation on Cinco de Mayo. Opt for a light beer or a margarita on the rocks, and skip the salt on the rim. Ann Caldwell, nutrition coordinator at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, says if you choose to indulge in guacamole on Cinco de Mayo, consider portion size. You can also dip veggies, such as thinly sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes or celery, instead of chips. Salsa is another healthy alternative, she says. Here’s her recipe for fresh, delicious salsa. Fresh Tomato Salsa for Cinco de Mayo Fresh salsa is easy to make and simply delicious to enjoy! Ingredients 3 ea. Tomatoes, fresh, chopped (3 cups) ½ ea. Red onion, finely chopped 1/3 c. Green pepper, finely chopped 1/3 c. Red pepper, finely chopped 1 ea. Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 ea. Juice of one lime ½ c. Cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to taste (Add a pinch to ¼ tsp. of ground cumin for additional flavor) Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight before serving. Originally published May 3, 2017. Last updated May 3, 2021.0
- Tips for Finding a Doula1. Start looking early in your pregnancyChoosing a doula early in your pregnancy will give you time to get to know each other and get comfortable with your birth plan.2. Talk to other familiesTalking with friends who have used a doula about their experience can help you start and even narrow your search. Technology – Facebook groups, a Google search for other online groups and forums – can connect you with other moms in your area.3. Talk with the provider who’s caring for you during your pregnancyLet your doctor or midwife know you’re planning on having a doula as part of your labor and delivery team. And if your provider has worked with a doula in the past, they may be able to offer a recommendation.4. Check with doula certification programsMost programs offer national, and even global, online directories of certified doulas that you can search by location.5. Interview potential doulasYou not only want to gather important information about them and their background, but you also need to get a feel for whether your personalities are a good fit.6. Know your Healthcare CoverageReach out to your insurance provider to see if they cover the cost of having a doula by your side during childbirth. Also, don’t forget about your HSA/FSA accounts– they may chip in to help cover those expenses, giving you some extra peace of mind during this special time.7. Trust your gutWhen you choose someone to provide any service, there’s no doubt experience and technical skills are must-haves. But soft skills, such as communication, empathy and teamwork, come into play too. Pay attention to how you connect with and feel when you’re with them. No one knows you and what you need better than you do. Listen to and follow your instincts.ServiceConditions/Services/Treatments PageWelcoming your support team During pregnancy, the right support makes all the difference. Every family deserves a safe, healthy, and positive birth experience. At Luminis Health, we welcome doulas as part of your care team. A doula is a trained, non-medical, professional who nurtures, supports and offers guidance for families throughout labor and delivery, and after the birth. Doulas offer a wide range of services, including help with breastfeeding as well as postpartum care. Watch the video in Spanish. Studies show a doula’s continuous labor support benefits mom and baby in many ways. It can often mean: A more satisfying birth experience Less need for pain medications Less likelihood of needing a cesarean delivery Shorter labor Increased likelihood of successful breastfeeding At Luminis Health, we support the inclusion of doulas as part of your care team throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and beyond. *Luminis Health uses a third party event registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the event registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy. Thinking about working with a doula? Find the support that’s right for you through the options below: Explore our list of doulas who have supported families at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. DoulaMatch is a helpful resource to connect you with doulas in your community.0
- SpecialtyBook your lab test at a location near you in Annapolis, Easton, Greenbelt, Kent Island, Pasadena or Lanham. Have questions about scheduling your lab test? Call Call (443) 481-3650 directly 443-481-3650 ., Why Luminis Health What can we say? We have high standards. Our labs meet the rigorous standards of the federal more about the standards of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). We also go above and beyond these national requirements, having voluntarily sought accreditation from the highly esteemed more about the College of American Pathologists College of American Pathologists and the more about the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies . These two bodies inspect and audit labs to ensure we consistently achieve the highest degree of accuracy possible. In short, with our lab, you and your sample are in safe hands. Our Laboratories Need a blood test or a urine sample analysis? At Luminis Health, we offer fast and convenient lab testing by caring and experienced lab professionals. With multiple locations to serve you, you can schedule your appointment at the lab most convenient to you, whether that's close to your work, home or gym. Our service centers are in Annapolis, Kent Island, Easton, Pasadena and Lanham. When your health provider recommends your test, they'll provide you with detailed instructions if you need to fast or otherwise prepare. If you don't receive any special instructions, you're good to go for your test anytime, eating and drinking beforehand as you normally would. Fast, Convenient and Caring, Too We pride ourselves on keeping wait times to 10 minutes or less, so you'll be in and out in a jiffy. Some of our locations are open at 7am, so you can even arrive bright and early. Appointments are required for our labs, but you'll see many of our locations offer same-day appointments. If you have any questions about your test, you can ask your health provider beforehand. We're not only friendly, we're also knowledgeable. Oh, and if you have any fear of needles, be sure to let the phlebotomist know. Our calm and compassionate support are sure to help relieve any anxieties. Same-day, Precise Results Almost all our tests are analyzed right on site in our full-service laboratory, so you can expect most results to come back within a day. You'll see your results on your MyChart online medical profile. Some tests are a clear negative, and don't need explaining. But other tests are a bit more complicated. If your doctor would like to explain what your test result means for your health, they'll contact you to set up an appointment. If you're unsure about your result or have any questions, you can also reach out anytime to the doctor who ordered your test.0
- General Page - Tier 2Patient Forms Forms must be completed online or faxed to our preregistration department at (667) 204-7241 at least 72 business hours prior to your visit or your appointment(s) will be cancelled. If you need to submit medical records prior to your appointment, please send all medical records to [email protected] or fax records to 667-204-7229., New GYN Patients (New to our practice or not seen in three or more years) If you are being referred to us by another physician, please bring your referral form, if applicable, and any lab results that are relative to your visit with us. Be prepared to give us the name, address and phone number of your primary care physician., New Prenatal Patient Packet (New to our practice, have not been seen in over three years, or new pregnancy) We will need to register your care with your insurance company, so please remember to fax your forms, as well as a copy of your insurance card at least 72 business hours prior to your initial visit or your appointment(s) will be cancelled. Please make every effort to obtain a copy of your prior records before your visit. A copy of our record request form can be found at the bottom of this page. Transferring from another OB? We will need your prenatal records before we can make you an appointment for your initial visit with our practice. Please complete the New Patient OB Transfer Checklist along with the Consent to Release Medical Records to Luminis Health OB-GYN – Annapolis form , and forward those to your previous OB-GYN. Once we receive your records we can begin your pre-registration process., Records Request Form In an effort for our providers to have your complete medical history at your visit, we ask that you obtain these records from your prior physician’s office. Please download, print, and complete the form below to obtain your records from your previous healthcare provider., If you would like a copy of those records, please have records sent directly to you so you can make a copy for yourself, prior to bringing them to our office. Once we receive your records, we will not return them to you. There is a place on the form to check ‘send records to patient’. Keep in mind that some offices take up to one month to process your request for records. Records should be mailed to Luminis Health OB-GYN – Annapolis office or hand-carried to your appointment. If you would like a copy of your records from our practice, please print, complete and fax the following form., Patient Resources, Printable Forms To view the forms listed below, you will need Adobe Reader . Please download and print one set of forms only. Do not complete forms for two different appointment types. Click on the link that describes your appointment type.These forms are for the Luminis Health Ob-Gyn locations in Annapolis, Kent Island, Pasadena and Waugh Chapel. Check with your Luminis Health Ob-Gyn office or your MyChart profile to determine the forms that they may require.0
- General Page - Tier 2Your privacy is important and it's helpful to understand your privacy rights as a patient. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires your doctor to give you the Notice of Privacy Practices and make an effort to get your signature to acknowledge you received it. If you don't want anyone to know you're in the hospital, you must ask a staff member to delete your name from the hospital directory.HIPAA allows your doctor to share your health information with:Family members, friends or other persons who answer your phone, even when you aren't present. If you don't want to receive phone calls at home, you have the right to request an alternative communication method.Another doctor, if there is reason to believe you will receive care from him/her.Your family or other persons if he/she can reasonably infer, based on professional judgment, that you do not object.Your spouse, family members, friends or other persons you identify, only when the information is directly relevant to their role in your health.For more information about HIPAA, visit www.hhs.gov.0
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