- Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Support at Luminis HealthMothers-in-law and best friends are well intentioned, but what worked for them might not work for you. Our lactation consultants listen to your experience, troubleshoot with you and give advice that's targeted to you and your baby.All Luminis Health's lactation consultants are internationally board certified. We have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge. We can help with: A poor latch.Pain with breastfeeding.The best breastfeeding and/or pumping schedule for you and your baby.Training your baby to go from the breast to the bottle, or vice versa.Issues like low milk supply.Concerns about a negative breastfeeding experience with a previous child.Worry about whether your baby is getting enough milk.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageHealth experts recommend breastfeeding for many reasons. Breast milk provides all the nutrients your child needs in the first six months of life. It has antibodies to help your newborn fight off infection. Plus, breastfeeding has benefits for you, too, like helping you lose pregnancy weight. Once you get the hang of it, breastfeeding is a great way to bond with your baby.But the fact is, breastfeeding can also be hard. Keep in mind, both you and your baby are learning a new skill at the same time. And your body is adjusting to producing enough food for another human. As with any new skill, expect some mishaps, confusion and, yes, even tears along the way. You may face added challenges too, like low milk supply or blocked ducts.Our lactation consultants have seen it all. And they're here to help you.
- Why Luminis Health? Inpatient psychiatric care with heart We understand. It can be frightening to need adult inpatient psychiatric care. Whether you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms for the first time or has struggled for years, our experts can help. We handle your mental health care with compassion. We offer a space and with services designed to bring the light back into your life. There's a sense of calm and peace here, for both you and those who care about you. Our inpatient psychiatric care program is a dedicated space at the J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. It's secure and private. We provide safe, supervised, 24/7 care personalized to your needs. Removing barriers to wellness We know your loved one's support may help you succeed. And we know they want to be there for you. That's why we're thankful our McNew Family Medical Center offers you the treatment you need, close to home.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageDo You Need 24/7 Care for Your Mental Health Needs? You're human and you're doing your best. But life can sometimes throw you curve balls. Things outside our control — illness, trauma, job loss — can trigger and worsen mental health issues. Or maybe you forgot to take your medications. Or they stopped working for you. It doesn't mean you've failed. It means you need extra care, 24/7, to get you through a challenging time. We're here to get you safely back to you.
- Why Trust Luminis Health with Your Inpatient Therapy? Pathways has been at the forefront of substance use recovery for adults for more than 30 years. We treat you with compassionate care. Pathways can help light your path to a healthier, more stable you with. A center dedicated to recovery. Pathways is in a serene, wooded area outside Annapolis. It's a place of calm, peace and quiet reflection, for both you and those who support you. A holistic approach to care. We help you tackle alcoholism and drug addiction. We also help you treat and manage mental health issues related to your substance use. And we'll give you the tools for a life of wellness, focusing on exercise, resilience and nutrition. Specialized experts. You'll be in the best hands — of people trained specifically in substance use disorder. Adventure therapy. Want to learn resilience, gain self-esteem and self-confidence, and work on interpersonal skills? Our on-campus ropes course features more than 20 high and low activities. Obstacles such as a 45-foot climbing tower and a 12-foot climbing wall increase your self-awareness. The course helps you tap into inner strength and behavior changes critical to the healing process.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhat Is Inpatient Therapy for Substance Use? Take the first step to recovery Substance use disorder can keep you locked in a world you no longer recognize. It can rob you of your ability to make positive decisions. It can affect the relationships you have with those you love. No one ever plans to become addicted. But recovering from addiction requires a solid plan — and a safe place and space where you can learn to trust yourself again. Luminis Health Pathways provides that safe harbor for you or someone you love who is anchored to addiction. With inpatient therapy, you get focused care to help you break the chain of addiction and start on your journey to recovery. It's intensive 24/7 care and medically supervised detoxification. Inpatient therapy is your first step toward your new, brighter tomorrow.
- Super Specialty ParentWhen you need surgery, you don't have to travel far. Get expert, compassionate care close to home from surgeons who are leaders in their field. Why Choose Luminis Health for Surgery With expertise in a wide variety of surgeries, from emergency appendectomies to elective weight-loss procedures, the surgeons at Luminis Health provide the kind of healing that saves lives. We're known for: Comprehensive care across specialties. Because we have so many experts under one roof, we can handle complex conditions with ease. Your health care team will coordinate across departments so that you have seamless care. Technologically advanced procedures. We're leaders in using minimally invasive robotic techniques whenever possible, which can reduce the amount of time you spend in surgery and recovery. Innovative pain management strategies. We stay up to date on all the latest advances in pain management so that your surgical experience is as comfortable as possible, and you can focus on healing. A respected reputation. You may think you need to travel to a major city to get the best care, but this is not the case. Our surgeons at Luminis Health are internationally recognized for their research and innovations. Surgical specialties & services we offer
- The Region's Most Comprehensive Substance Use Treatment CenterAt Pathways, we don't pass judgment. We treat you with compassion and care.All the help you need, with the privacy you deserve. Pathways is a central resource to help you recover. Our behavioral health campus is both secure and secluded, and we uphold the highest standards of privacy.Specially trained professionals. Our counselors, nurses, doctors and physician assistants are specialists in treatment.A place of refuge. Nestled in the woods, our serene campus helps you leave behind the stress of daily life. It offers:Comfortable, two-person rooms with private bathrooms.A patio for outdoor dining, gathering and self-reflection.Ways to build resilience. Our adventure therapy course helps you build resilience. It helps you regain a sense of trust and control that you can carry out into the world.Help as soon as you need it. At Luminis Health Pathways, we focus on getting you the help you need as soon as possible. We have a streamlined intake process to get you in a treatment program when you need it.A continuum of care with seamless transitions. Pathways shares a campus with the J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. At whatever point you enter our care, we provide care that meets your needs. You get the right treatment at the right time, which could include:An inpatient program.A partial hospitalization program.An intensive outpatient program.A continuing care outpatient program.A traditional outpatient group.A DWI/DUI education and treatment program.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe offer compassionate, individualized care for individuals that need support with managing addiction and substance use. Luminis Health Pathways provides a complete support system for you and your loved ones. Our comprehensive program can help, even if you or your loved one has been in treatment before. We have all of the tools needed to help you overcome substance use disorder.What Is Substance Use Disorder?Whether you are dealing with alcohol or drug addiction, substance use isn't a character flaw or lack of willpower. It's a disease known as substance use disorder. Substance use changes your brain and your behavior. And, if you don't treat it — it can't get better.At Pathways, we understand what you're going through. We know you're not in control. And we want to help you take that control back.Substance use disorder treatment isn't just detox — the most intense form of treatment. It's help managing any use of alcohol or legal and illegal drugs that interferes with your life and damages your relationships. It can be a lonely place, but you're not alone.We are your guiding light through the fog of dependency and addiction. One day at a time. One step at a time. Now and into the future.
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