- Why Choose Luminis Health for Skin Cancer Care?The mortality rates for melanoma are higher in our region than state and national rates. That's a concern for our skin cancer experts, who want to see those numbers go down. Our skin cancer experts are trained to provide comprehensive care and:Promote risk reduction. We provide education on steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer and detect skin cancers early.Be at the forefront of research. Clinical trials are available for eligible participants for cutting edge treatment options.Connect you with cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageReceiving a diagnosis of skin cancer might feel overwhelming. The good news is, when caught early, most skin cancers are treatable.What Is Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells. Skin cancer is very common. According to the American Cancer Society, it's by far the most common type of cancer. About 5.4 million people in the United States receive a skin cancer diagnosis every year.No form of skin cancer is good news, but some are more serious than others. Types of skin cancer include:Basal cell skin cancer, which is the most common type of skin cancer. Basal cell cancers develop in the outermost layer of the skin. Most are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays that come from the sun or indoor tanning.Squamous cell skin cancer, which is the second most common skin cancer. Squamous cell cancers grow near the surface of the skin. They usually appear in sun-exposed areas like the face, ears, neck and back of the hands.Melanoma, which occurs in the cells of the skin that produce pigment. These cells are called melanocytes. Melanocytes are present in and around our eyes so it is important to protect your eyes from sun exposure, too!Several types of rare skin cancers exist, including Merkel cell skin cancer and acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). ALM is more common in people of color.
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Spine Surgery?Our board-certified spine surgeons use advanced imaging technology and surgical techniques to fix the root cause of back pain instead of merely the symptoms.We use leading techniques and a team approach to deliver treatment that helps you get the relief you need.Trust us for your care because we offer:The latest surgical techniques. We offer the most advanced types of surgery available, both in the hospital and at our ambulatory surgery center locations. This often means a shorter stay — in some cases you leave the same day — and faster recovery.Advanced technology. We also have state-of-the-art technology that enables us to use less invasive approaches. Take our O-arm 3D surgical navigation system. This provides live 3D navigation during surgery. It allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and eliminates the need for multiple x-rays during an operation.High-quality, low-cost care. While we offer expert spine surgical care, we consistently do so at a cost lower than the Maryland hospital average.A spine surgery nurse navigator. This trained professional arranges and coordinates each step in your treatment plan. Your nurse navigator may set up appointments and keeps your referring doctor up to date on your progress.Presurgery preparation. Not knowing what to expect in the hospital or during recovery can make you or your family anxious leading up to surgery. That's one reason we offer classes where you find out what you can do to prepare ahead of time and why physical therapy afterward is so important. Plus, your care partner finds out how they can support you throughout your care journey. We offer both daytime and evening classes so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule.Patient- and family-centered care. Our surgeons firmly believe that actively participating in your care gives you the best results possible. So not only do we create a personalized treatment plan for you, we involve you in each step. We also do everything we can to minimize stress on you and your family before and after your operation.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageFrom complex traumatic spine injuries to herniated disks, we have the surgical expertise to help end your back, neck and radiating pain.Common Reasons for Spine SurgeryMost back, neck and radiating pain can be treated without surgery. But when debilitating pain becomes a part of your daily life, our spine care experts can help you find relief.We can tell when you're a good candidate for spine surgery. Plus, we're experts at judging which type of surgery is likely to provide the best results in your individual situation.Conditions requiring spinal surgery may include:Arthritis/degenerative disc disease. As we get older, the cushion-like discs that separate the bones in our spine become flatter and more brittle. This can allow the bones to make slight, abnormal movements, irritating surrounding muscles, joints and nerves.Instability/spondylolisthesis. In this condition, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slides forward, out of its normal position.Fractures and trauma to the spine.Ruptured or herniated disc. The discs that separate the bones of our spine are a bit like jelly doughnuts. As we age, sometimes one of the discs weakens and breaks open, releasing some of the "jelly." When the jelly bulges out, it can put pressure on a nearby nerve.Spinal deformities. This can include scoliosis and kyphosis.Spinal tumors. This type of surgery requires a high degree of precision to remove as much of a tumor as possible without injuring the spinal cord and nearby nerves.Spinal stenosis. In your spine, there are openings where nerves pass through. These openings can grow narrower, putting pressure on the nerve.
- Super Specialty Parent*Luminis Health uses a third party seminar registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the seminar registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy. When you're overweight, it's easy to think about what you have to lose. At Luminis Health Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery, we put the focus on what you have to gain: better health, a more active lifestyle and greater self confidence. Are you a candidate? Could surgery be right for you? Take this short assessment to find out and view our on-demand webinar. What are the benefits of weight loss surgery? Research shows that bariatric surgery can be an effective way to lose weight, manage chronic conditions and live longer. Benefits include: Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of premature death by 30-40%. Weight loss surgery helps prevent or improve more than 40 obesity-related diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and certain cancers. Patients lose as much as 77% of excess weight 12 months after surgery. This is a long-term solution. On average, patients maintain 50% of their weight loss five years after surgery. Many patients can stop taking certain medications. Patients can gain improvements to overall health every day through our program. We call this freedom! Why choose Luminis Health for weight loss surgery? Obesity is complicated and requires support on many different levels. We've helped thousands of patients find a path to a healthier life. Our expert care changes lives. When you visit us, you'll find: Convenient locations for your comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Personalized, confidential and compassionate care tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle. Ongoing support from physicians, nutritionists and RNs to encourage healthy, long-term weight loss. Education about the many factors that influence weight loss and what you can do now to improve your health. Convenient access to all the other health care professionals in the Luminis Health family. Why do we use the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System? Luminis Health is an early adopter of robotic surgery and we continue to advance minimally invasive techniques to improve outcomes for our patients. To be clear: A robot doesn't perform the surgery. Rather, this revolutionary method allows us to perform precise surgery by using instruments we guide through a console. It's minimally invasive surgery, meaning our surgeons can perform procedures through tiny incisions. The miniature instruments move like the human hand, but with greater range of motion. The advantages of the da Vinci Robotic surgical system include: A shorter hospital stay. Less pain. Less blood loss. Lower risk of infection. Less scarring. To learn more about Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, please view the FAQ. Want to learn more from our team of dedicated and experienced providers? To learn more about the process and potential outcomes of weight loss surgery, register to attend an upcoming webinar.
- Why Luminis HealthOur diabetes team includes doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, physical therapists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. We surround you just like a group of caring friends. We're there to problem solve with you, get you through the difficult times and cheer on your successes.At Luminis Health, we provide the full range of care for children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as any diabetes complications.We're here to:Educate you on how to live a healthy and full life with diabetes.Monitor your condition so we can catch and treat any complications at an early stage.Provide all the treatments you need, including medications, technology supports, physical therapy, nutrition counseling and more.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageA diabetes diagnosis can be life changing. Let's face it, living with diabetes takes work and a commitment to learn.At Luminis Health, we give you the tools you need to control your diabetes, so it doesn't get in the way of your health or happiness. We empower you with knowledge and skills to live successfully with diabetes.
- Adventure Therapy at Luminis Health PathwaysWe use every tool to help you recover and stay strong when you're receiving inpatient substance use treatment at Luminis Health Pathways. Besides being unique and fun, our adventure therapy program offers:Personal motivation through excitement. Our on-site ropes course features more than 20 high and low activities. Plus vertical challenges that include a 45-foot climbing tower and a 12-foot climbing wall.A chance for reflection. Adventure therapy offers a respite from the chaos of daily life. It takes place on our tranquil Pathways campus, nestled in a beautiful, wooded area just outside Annapolis.Expert staff. You'll be in good, safe hands during your adventure therapy. Our staff is specially trained to work with those recovering from substance use.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageDare to Believe in YourselfTrust — in yourself and others — plays a big part in recovery from substance use. Adventure therapy challenges you to regain the trust you've lost. It confirms your ability to handle whatever the future holds. What is Adventure Therapy?Adventure therapy is a form of behavioral psychotherapy that uses team-based exercises and daring obstacle courses to teach you to believe in yourself.Activities like walking a rope bridge high in a tree canopy test your motivation and commitment.Set outdoors, adventure therapy is a full sensory experience. It taps into the stress-relieving power of nature. And taps into helping you make behavior changes critical to your healing process.You're safe every step of the way. Your harness protects you from falling, but you still must have the determination to walk across that bridge to get to the other side."If I can do that, I can do anything." That's a typical feeling after completing adventure therapy.
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