- Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Weight Loss, WellnessGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWe know the benefits of exercise: It can control our weight, reduce our risk of certain diseases, improve our mood and mental health, and lengthen our life. But it can be hard to get motivated. If you could use a little push, look no further than a workout buddy. “Exercising with a partner holds us accountable and keeps us motivated,” says orthopedic surgeon James York, MD. “It can also help us overcome our fear of trying a new class or exercise equipment, bring variety to our workouts and increase our commitment to achieving fitness goals.” Your exercise buddy could be a co-worker, spouse, friend, family member or new gym acquaintance. Look for: Someone who is slightly fitter than you, so he or she can motivate you Someone with similar fitness goals Compatible schedules Once you’ve found your perfect workout partner, try a few of these exercises: Take a class at the gym, like a spin class or boot camp Create a no-equipment, high-intensity routine at your home (think squats, push-ups, crunches, planks and high-knees) Rock climbing Try one of the martial arts, especially tai chi Learn about more than 20 fitness classes and workshops available through AAMC. Author James York, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at AAMC and practices with AAMC Orthopedics. Originally posted February 15, 2017. Last updated Aug. 5, 2019.
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. AAMC earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries in heart attack patients. “When it comes to heart attack patients, taking quick action can make a big difference and save lives,” said Jerome Segal, MD, medical director of Cardiovascular Services at AAMC. “Good communication and seamless coordination with our Anne Arundel County partners in the Emergency Medical Services Division and multiple departments within the hospital lead to top-notch services. We are proud to say that we have extremely efficient systems and pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care.” This year, AAMC also received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. AAMC is one of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. Services for heart attack patients Hospitals that meet AHA quality standards not only know the importance of treating quickly and safely, but they also follow evidence-based research that helps to determine why a patient had a heart attack or stroke in the first place. To learn more about AAMC’s heart services, visit www.askAAMC.org/heart.
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center has again been ranked among the top hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report. AAMC ranked fourth on the list of Best Hospitals in Maryland. U.S. News and World Report recognized 569 U.S. hospitals – about one medical center in 10 – as Best Regional Hospitals. Regional rankings identify hospitals that perform well across a range of specialties, conditions and procedures. AAMC also ranked as high performing in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, colon cancer surgery, heart failure, hip and knee replacement, and lung cancer surgery. AAMC is consistently recognized for providing high-quality health care to the community in a variety of services. Learn more at AskAAMC.org.
- Cancer CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThink you can only get lung cancer if you smoke? Unfortunately, that’s just not true. People who have gone their whole lives without smoking can still get lung cancer. And while quitting smoking is one of the best ways to improve your health and decrease your risk of lung cancer, you’re still at increased risk for decades after you smoke your last cigarette. Even if you have never smoked, other factors can increase your risk. The primary way you put your lungs at risk is simply by breathing the air around you. Everyone’s lungs are open to the environment, meaning they are affected by what you breathe in. This includes vapors, chemicals and pollutants that may be present in the air. The most common harmful substances are radon, asbestos, arsenic and chromium. You’ve probably heard of the dangers of second-hand smoke. Being around others who smoke can harm your lungs when you breathe in the vapors. If you live with someone who smokes, encourage them to smoke outside to limit your exposure to the fumes. If a family member such as a parent, sibling or child has had lung cancer, your risk may be higher due to similar smoking exposures or other environmental factors. Take our pledge to love your lungs, and be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card! Smoker or nonsmoker, completely avoiding any risk for lung cancer is nearly impossible. Fortunately, we can find lung cancer early with a screening. Similar to a mammography for breast cancer or a colonoscopy for colon cancer, a lung screening can help find early lung cancer before symptoms even develop. A yearly computerized tomography (CT) scan of your chest can detect lung cancer when it’s most curable. Who should get screened? We recommend a lung cancer screening for anyone between the ages of 55 and 80 who has smoked at least 30 pack years. To determine pack years, multiply the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years smoking. This includes people who currently smoke or quit smoking within the last 15 years. How often should someone get screened? Those at high risk for lung cancer should get screened once a year until they turn 80 years old or until it’s been 15 years since they quit smoking. Author Stephen Cattaneo, MD is the medical director of thoracic oncology at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Originally published June 8, 2016. Last updated Aug. 1, 2019.
- Pregnancy & Birth, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAs you start your pregnancy journey, you may have different options for prenatal care. While many women still seek traditional one-on-one appointments with their OB-GYN or midwife, more women are taking advantage of group health care like CenteringPregnancy®. The cornerstone of CenteringPregnancy® is the group discussion that takes place for the majority of each visit. During this time the group of moms — who are all due around the same time — have a chance to talk with their providers and fellow moms about important topics including labor and delivery, breastfeeding and infant care. Each CenteringPregnancy® visit also includes self-led health assessments and one-on-one belly checks with your OB-GYN or midwife. Benefits for mom and baby As group prenatal care has grown in popularity over the years, research has shown this type of healthcare can have a positive effect on both mothers and babies. A Yale School of Public Health study showed women who participated in group prenatal care were more likely to have healthy babies and go the full term of their pregnancy. According to the research, women in group prenatal care are: 33 percent less likely to have undersized infants Less likely to have a preterm delivery or an infant with low birth weight More likely to have babies that spend less time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Less likely to get pregnant again soon after giving birth, which can increase risk of preterm delivery According to research done by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), women attending group prenatal care are also more likely to: Feel ready for labor and delivery Have better prenatal knowledge Feel more satisfied with their care Start breastfeeding Balancing private time with group sessions While much of the CenteringPregnancy® visit will consist of group discussion time, it’s important to note that CenteringPregnancy® does not eliminate the one-on-one interaction you get with your provider. Every visit will include private belly time where your doctor or midwife will take measurements and check your baby’s health. You can use this time to ask questions that you may not be comfortable sharing with the group. Your care team will also take part in the group sessions and help lead many of the discussions. As most CenteringPregnancy® visits last between 90 minutes and two hours, this means you actually get 10 times the amount of time with your provider compared to a typical office visit. Finding friendship and support One of the main goals of the CenteringPregnancy® visits is for women to connect with fellow moms who are facing the same questions about giving birth and infant care. You may feel more relaxed and confident after talking through some of your concerns with the women in your group. You may also find unique solutions and points of view that can help you approach a problem in a different way. The group sessions are also a great time for partners, spouses and care people to connect with others who will be helping with delivery and infant care. These individuals can participate in all aspects of the CenteringPregnancy® visit. Remember you don’t have to share during the group session if you’re not comfortable doing so. But you may find you feel more comfortable sharing information as time goes on. Keep in mind that all women and their care persons in the CenteringPregnancy® group are told to maintain discretion with any information shared during the visits, and in some cases, participants are asked to sign a confidentiality form during the first visit. Empowering women to lead healthy lives Another goal of the CenteringPregnancy® visits is to help women better understand their health and empower them to take charge of their lifestyle and risk factors. Sessions include education about healthy choices and preventive steps you can take to avoid health problems during or after pregnancy, such as diabetes or heart conditions. Each visit starts with a self-led health assessment, which means you learn how to take your own health data, including weight and blood pressure. You track this data throughout the CenteringPregnancy® visits and record it in your own medical records. You will also have the opportunity to set health and lifestyle goals. The goals may focus on weight, diet, hydration, stress management, relationships or any other challenges you may be facing during pregnancy. Ultimately, the CenteringPregnancy® program aims to help women stay healthy and confident throughout their pregnancy and into motherhood. For more information about the program, visit CenteringPregnancy®
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