- Location363536tel:301-623-43508200 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706The LHDCMC Behavioral Health Pavilion is in a newly renovated building on our Lanham campus. A brand-new program, the center offers Prince George's County residents access to high-quality mental health and substance use services. The 31,000-square-foot center includes: Outpatient therapy and medication management. Walk-in urgent care Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm for non-life-threatening behavioral health issues. A partial hospitalization program (a psychiatric day program). A 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Prevention programs and family support services. Because of longstanding behavioral health disparities, Prince George's County residents have had a harder time getting care for mental health and substance abuse issues. This new center aims to change that. Most of the staff and practitioners live right here in the community. We understand the strengths, needs, fears, frustrations, and hopes of people in our community. Plus, having all behavioral health services together allows us to serve more people in one place for various overlapping issues., The LHDCMC Behavioral Health Center is located on the campus of Doctors Community Medical Center, just outside of the Emergency Department. All services are housed in one building. Parking information Patients coming for outpatient or urgent care can park in the garage or parking lot adjacent to the building near the Emergency Department., We offer various levels of care, and each program works differently. Please note: If you are having a mental health crisis, you can dial 988 (or 911). The Emergency Department at LHDCMC provides emergency psychiatric services. Outpatient therapy and medication management We offer office-based therapy services and medication management for adults and adolescents 13 years and older. We are currently scheduling appointments with therapists. Call 301-623-4350 to schedule. Walk-in urgent care for behavioral health We offer walk-in urgent care services for people needing non-emergency, non-life-threatening behavioral health care. This service is unique in the county. It's open 8 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday, for adults and children 4 years and older. We can evaluate and help connect you to resources (including therapy and medication). Partial hospitalization program This intensive daytime treatment program offers mental health services for adults and teens age 13 and older. Adults attend daily sessions from 9 am until 3:30 pm and return home at night. The adolescent program runs from 8 am to 2:30 pm. The program is halfway between inpatient and outpatient care. It's designed to help those moving from 24/7 inpatient care or those who need to stabilize a condition to prevent a hospital stay. LHDCMC Psychiatric Day Hospital Lanham Referral Form A referral is needed before enrollment, using this referral form . Inpatient behavioral health The inpatient mental health unit is an acute hospital. It provides short-term psychiatric treatment for people 18 and older who meet admission criteria. Patients are admitted voluntarily and involuntarily based on psychiatric assessment and referral from a hospital's emergency department. The inpatient behavioral health program is not an emergency service, and we cannot receive walk-in patients., Amenities & Services We keep both your body and brain nourished while you're here. We take care of as many details as possible so you can focus on healing. Meals for inpatients and day program We provide three meals a day, plus snacks, for inpatients. We provide lunch and snacks for those who come to the day program. Educational support For adolescents in our partial hospitalization program, we offer support with schoolwork, to help students keep up with their studies during treatment. Spiritual care Inpatients can have visits from a spiritual leader associated with their faith. What to expect when visiting for outpatient therapy or medication management Patients coming for office-based therapy will first schedule an appointment with a therapist. We can help direct you to the right provider based on the mental health issues you're experiencing. We have behavioral health providers who can prescribe and manage medication. Therapists see patients from 7:30 am to 6 pm. We have both in-office and telemedicine appointments available. What to expect when you come for walk-in urgent care Our front desk care team will greet patients and assist with registration and completion of a behavioral health screening. We will get health vitals and any additional health care information needed for the visit. Patients will receive a mental health evaluation by a Mental Health Clinician or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based on the patients' needs. Patients in crisis (danger to themselves or others) or medically unstable will be referred to the emergency department. We can also help with medication management for people who currently don't have a provider or whose provider is temporarily unavailable. Patients needing ongoing services will be referred to the Lanham Behavioral Health Clinic or a community partner based on need. What to expect if you're attending the partial hospitalization program The psychiatric day program features many of the same types of therapy as the inpatient program, but patients go home at night. If you've been discharged from the inpatient unit, it's an excellent step-down approach. Adults attend daily sessions from 9 am until 3:30 pm and return home at night. Adolescents attend daily sessions from 8 am to 2:30 pm and return home after. We use many of the same therapeutic approaches as experienced in psychiatric inpatient units. Patients discharged from our inpatient unit can continue with their personal behavioral health work. We create a tailored treatment plan for each person. How long they stay depends on their unique needs. Whenever possible, we invite family members and support systems to take part in the treatment and healing process., Our admission processes A phone call is all we require to start the treatment process. While this program is for those trying to overcome substance use disorders, we also treat related mental health needs for patients in the residential program. Treatment options and length of stay depend on each person's unique needs and preferences. We do everything we can to help you or your loved one get treatment as quickly as possible. Here's a step-by-step guide to joining one of our treatment programs. Step 1: Schedule an intake assessment. Call 301-623-4350. Please be ready to give insurance information, substance use history, a list of current medications, and medical/mental health history. The patient should be present for the call to make a speedy intake possible. Step 2: Prepare at home. We aim to admit people into the addiction program on the same day as their assessment. We suggest bringing one carry-on-sized bag of clothing and necessities to the appointment, as well as a completed pre-registration form. (See below for what to bring with you.) Excess belongings will be safely stored until discharge. Step 3: Come in for your intake assessment. Your assessment with a nurse and a health counselor will last about two hours. The counselor will also meet with your family if they are with you. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to prepare. What to bring Be sure to come to your assessment prepared to stay, as we enroll most people directly after. Please know we do need to search your bags when you arrive and before you receive them once admitted. DO bring: Overnight bag with five to seven changes of comfortable clothing. Pair of sneakers. All prescription medications. Clear gel deodorant/antiperspirant in a clear container. We will provide you with all other toiletries (i.e., shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and razors). Insurance card and photo ID. Stamps. Hand-written phone numbers of important contacts. We don't allow cell phones. Do NOT bring: Towels, pillows, and blankets. Your own toiletries (i.e., aerosol cans, razors, etc.). We will provide all the toiletries you need. Electronics—including tablets, laptops, and cell phones. Any valuables for safekeeping. What to expect during your inpatient stay Once you're enrolled, you'll receive a tour of the unit, go to orientation, and meet with your counselor. We work with you to develop your custom treatment plan, which will include the following: Nursing visits as needed Medication oversight (bring all medications with you) Individual case management and counseling Group counseling Addiction and recovery education 12-step group meetings Family education Spirituality groups Aftercare planning Nutrition education The typical day Each day, you'll receive a schedule of your activities for the day. The typical schedule includes: Breakfast Two morning groups Lunch Two to three afternoon groups Dinner Two to three evening groups Evening free time for reading, arts and crafts, games, movies, and more Our counselors and treatment assistants lead group time and may separate groups by different demographics throughout the day to increase the quality of your individualized recovery.0
- Location16088326tel:(301) 623-43528200 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Walk-in urgent care for behavioral health We offer walk-in urgent care services for people needing non-emergency, non-life-threatening behavioral health care. This service is unique in the county. It's open 8 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday, for adults and children 4 years and older. We can evaluate and help connect you to resources (including therapy and medication)., Our front desk care team will greet patients and assist with registration and completion of a behavioral health screening. We will get health vitals and any additional health care information needed for the visit. Patients will receive a mental health evaluation by a Mental Health Clinician or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based on the patients' needs. Patients in crisis (danger to themselves or others) or medically unstable will be referred to the emergency department. We can also help with medication management for people who currently don't have a provider or whose provider is temporarily unavailable. Patients needing ongoing services will be referred to the Lanham Behavioral Health Clinic or a community partner based on need.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has partnered with Sheppard Pratt Health System to lead the expansion of AAMC’s behavioral health services and address the growing need for accessible, high-quality mental health and addiction services in Anne Arundel County and its surrounding communities. Sheppard Pratt and AAMC have selected Rod L. Kornrumpf, FACHE, to serve as vice president of behavioral health at AAMC to help lead the management of the new 16-bed mental health hospital, partial hospitalization program, and Pathways business operations. Kornrumpf will also help oversee the associated clinics, facilities, and staff. He previously served as the regional executive director for behavioral health for the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health/Union Hospital joint partnership. “The partnership with Sheppard Pratt reflects our commitment to bringing the best resources to our community,” said Sherry B. Perkins, PhD, RN, FAAN, president of AAMC. “Sheppard Pratt has been a trusted resource of ours for many years, and we look forward to partnering with them to meet the growing behavioral health needs in our community.” “The mental health needs in our communities continue to grow with each passing year. Ensuring greater access to mental health and addiction services is a priority for our health system,” said Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt Health System. “We are pleased to collaborate with Anne Arundel Medical Center to oversee the expansion of their behavioral health services and provide the necessary expertise and resources to meet the unique needs of those in the community and deliver quality care.” “Few health care needs are more misunderstood than those involving mental health,” said Kornrumpf. “Through the J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center, we are not only increasing critically needed mental health services in the region, but we are signaling a new era in which mental health is recognized as essential to overall health and is a true health care priority. I’m honored to be a part of this legacy.” The behavioral health services offered in the new mental health hospital will include: inpatient mental health care, a psychiatric partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient programs, residential and outpatient substance use services, and referral and care coordination to community-based treatment and support services.0
- Weight LossGeneral Page Tier 3BlogRecently, I celebrated the four-year anniversary of my weight loss surgery at AAMC. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been four years since that important day! The recovery of the surgery feels like yesterday, but in other ways it feels like a long time since I was obese. Someone recently suggested that I compare and contrast how life was before weight loss surgery, and how it improved after. I think this was a great suggestion, so I have dedicated this post to highlighting the improvements to my quality of life. It’s also fun to remember how much more difficult life was four years ago, and see how much better it is now. It’s easier to get in and out of my car. Before the surgery, I would struggle to get in and out of my car, particularly getting out. I would have to have both hands free and grip the frame of the door and car in order to provide the leverage needed to lift myself. Now, because I am much lighter and have stronger legs due to squats, getting in and out of vehicles is easy. It’s easier to tie my shoes. This is something most people do not think about until they’re morbidly obese. When there is a large belly in the way, bending over and tying shoes, putting socks on your feet, and anything involving interacting with your feet becomes nearly impossible. Four years later, I don’t even think about how easy it is to do these tasks. I am seldom out of breath, and sweat far less.I distinctly recall walking at a normal pace outside of my work with a friend. He commented that he was concerned that I was breathing extremely hard. Anything and everything physical would cause me to sweat profusely and breathe quickly and deeply. The most trivial tasks would turn into a terrible workout. I would have to change my clothes constantly. Now, I must perform some serious cardio to break into a sweat. It’s refreshing to easily do tasks and have the stamina to perform them. Bathing is now the easy task it should be. I discovered that when my body was covered in fat, it was very hard to bend over and twist my body in the necessary way to adequately shower myself. To a normal person, this sounds almost silly. To someone surrounded in extreme body mass, this becomes a serious issue and I would strain to contort my body in such a way where I adequately bathed. Even though I was in the shower, I would be drenched in sweat. Everything is back to normal in this department, courtesy of the substantially less body weight. I am far stronger than I used to be. This has less to do regarding body fat and more to do with increased muscle mass and strength training. In the past, I never went to the gym and I struggled to lift items, or perform basic physical tasks. Now I can easily carry heavy items, chop wood, lift my children, pick up objects, and support my body weight. Before surgery, I never in my life did a push up, crunch, chin up, or pull up. Now, I can do all of these with relative ease. I work every muscle group on my body at least weekly and while I’m far from being Arnold Schwarzenegger, I’m far stronger than I ever have been in my life, including my teenage years. I eat way healthier than before. Before surgery, I ate whatever I craved with no care in the world. I would drink multiple 2-liter bottles of Mountain Dew every day, directly from the bottle. I would snack on sweets, chips, processed food, fast food; whatever I could get my hands on, all the time. Now, I make a serious decision about everything I eat. I try to avoid processed foods entirely. I also try to eat organic food whenever possible. I try to eat food with the most basic ingredients, such as meats, nuts, beans, vegetables and greens, fruits and berries. All of these things would have been at the bottom of my list of food cravings prior to surgery. Surgery by itself did not improve my eating habits. I was able to lose my addiction to processed foods and carbohydrates as my diet evolved after surgery recovery. I no longer take any medication. Before surgery, I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol; both caused me to take five forms of medication each day. Now, both of those symptoms are gone (as well as my sleep apnea) and I instead take a wide array of vitamins and supplements to improve my overall health. I shall list all of these in a future post, but for now I will reveal that they keep me feeling great. Medication had negative side effects I do not miss. They gave me brain fog, fatigue, and swollen feet and ankles. Furthermore, I’m not convinced I was less at risk of a heart attack or stroke than had I not taken them. My brain is functioning much better. In the past, I had brain fog (from the medication, I believe), fatigue, low self-esteem, and trouble concentrating and thinking. I was poisoning my brain with medication and poor food choices, so it’s not surprising in retrospect that these symptoms existed. Now, there are no longer any cognitive issues. If I ever feel tired now, I know to eat kale chips or some form of vegetable. I eat healthy throughout the day, and I feel great and as mentally sharp as I always have been. I used to routinely fall asleep any time I was sitting down, which was often. I would fall asleep in meetings, in my computer chair, and even begin to nod off while driving, which was terrifying. I attributed that to the sleep apnea, because I would wake up exhausted and would feel tired all day long. I fit in regularly sized clothes. I can now easily walk into a store and buy a pair of pants and a shirt. I currently wear a medium or large shirt and 36″ pants, all of which are easy to find and do not require a special store or department to locate. I used to wear 3XL shirts and 52″ pants prior to surgery. Those sizes were tricky to find, were more expensive than normal sizes, and were a real drain on my self-esteem. I can hold my breath longer. This became especially apparent because of snorkeling. In the past, I could not dive beneath the surface, because I couldn’t hold my breath. When there is a lot of internal fat surrounding your organs and especially your lungs, your lungs cannot expand to their full size. As such, you take fast, short breaths and cannot hold your breath for long. Furthermore, because I was out of shape, simply diving down would case my heart rate to elevate, which would cause me to require more oxygen. Now, I can easily dive down 15 feet or more with no issue, and remain underwater for a respectable amount of time. I easily fit into airplane seats now. I was on the verge of requiring a second seat, and the seatbelt extension, on airplanes prior to my surgery. I would have to suck in my belly to buckle the seatbelt on the loosest setting, and I would quickly unbuckle it when the flight attendant was not looking. Now, I have plenty of slack on my airplane seat-belts, and plenty of room within my seat. No longer do I have indentations from the arm rests in my legs and belly. I no longer have to worry about things breaking because of my weight. Tree stands, ladders, hammocks, chairs, and countless other things are rated less than 300 pounds of support. I would break things and otherwise worry about my safety when I would put my weight on objects that were not rated for my weight. One time I was installing a light above my kitchen island, and broke the granite counter top with my weight. I don’t have to worry about that any longer! My doctor visits are significantly more pleasant. Gone are the days when I would go to my doctor and he would lecture me about my weight, and caution me that I was on the highway to a premature death. I used to dread my doctor appointments so much that I would delay them entirely. Now, I look forward to seeing how good my blood levels are, how my weight is, and to be in a healthy range of all medical parameters that he checks. I’ll continue to add to this list as I think of more, but the first 13 improvements immediately came to mind without giving it any amount of thought. To say that my quality of life has greatly improved because of the weight loss and muscle gains would be an immense understatement. Register today for a free weight loss surgery seminar. Author Mark Goss is president and principal software engineer for the Annapolis-based Wyetech. Mark had a sleeve gastrectomy with AAMC's Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program in February 2014. We’ve reprinted this post, with permission, from his Bariatric Betterment blog.0
- News & Press Releases, Weight LossGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) today announced the expansion of its Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program to the Eastern Shore. Bariatric Surgeon Courtney Doyle, MD, will see patients for weight loss surgery consultations at 505 Dutchmans Lane, Suites A3-A4, in Easton. Bariatric nutrition classes for her patients will also be held at that location. Dr. Doyle will see patients at the Dutchmans Lane location until her office moves to the AAMC Pavilion – Easton. The new health care pavilion was announced in October 2016 and is scheduled to open in Waterside Village next to BJs in 2018. Dr. Doyle will continue to perform surgeries at Anne Arundel Medical Center. “Eastern Shore patients have always been an important part of our practice,” says Alex Gandsas, MD, medical director of AAMC’s Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program. “We are pleased to offer our patients on the Eastern Shore a more convenient location and easier access to our services.” “With our program you gain doctors, registered dietitians and nurses committed to supporting you,” says Dr. Doyle. “Reaching the decision to have weight loss surgery and following the journey to make it happen is never done alone. We are here to help.” Starting in February, Dr. Doyle will offer free weight loss surgery seminars at the Easton Holiday Inn Express. Registration and a full schedule of weight loss surgery seminars are available at AAMCEvents.com The AAMC Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program is a comprehensive program designed to ensure patients have a successful, safe surgery and maintain results. AAMC’s bariatric surgery center is designated as a Level I facility and is nationally accredited by the American College of Surgeons. This ensures the program meets specific standards of care for weight loss operations for the types of weight loss surgery we perform, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band removal and revision. Dr. Doyle is a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in the field of bariatric surgery, with expertise in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. She completed her training in general surgery in Indiana before moving to Maryland to pursue a weight loss surgery fellowship. Dr. Doyle received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, where she completed one of two fellowships as well as a residency, both in general surgery. She completed her second fellowship at AAMC in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit askAAMC.org/WeightLoss or call 443-924-2900.0
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