- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIf you’re celebrating Easter today, we hope the Easter Bunny filled your basket with all your favorite treats! Did you know that some of the most popular kinds of Easter candy actually have some major health benefits? Here are a few sweet examples: Orange jelly beans are loaded with Vitamin C* Vitamin C may help to ward off cold symptoms and boost your immune system — and research indicates it could also protect against heart disease and several types of cancer. You probably know that oranges are a rich source of Vitamin C. Well, so are orange jelly beans! About 25 orange jelly beans contain 50 percent of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. Enjoy several handfuls today to get the most out of this Easter favorite. Chocolate eggs are high in protein* Just like real eggs, chocolate eggs are packed with protein — six grams of protein per ounce serving! Chocolate peanut butter eggs contain even more — around eight grams per egg. Protein helps build strong bones and muscles, so have an egg or two with your Easter breakfast. Chocolate bunnies are a good source of iron* Not getting enough iron in your diet can cause anemia, along with symptoms such as fatigue. To prevent this, make sure you eat all of your chocolate bunnies, which are high in iron. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron, so we recommend that you eat these with a side of orange jelly beans. *Wait a minute… Does this all sound too good to be true? It is — because today is not just Easter, it’s also April Fools’ Day! While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in some candy today, remember to do so in moderation, and enjoy these sweets as part of a balanced diet. Happy Easter!
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) has re-designated Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) as a Level III Perinatal Referral Center for the state of Maryland. AAMC has maintained this certification since 2002. Evaluating measures including quality performance and patient safety, MEIMSS certified that AAMC continues to meet complex medical needs of premature and critically ill infants with state-of-the-art technology, a patient- and family-centered approach, and a multidisciplinary care team. AAMC also continues to meet performance standards to accept maternal and neonatal transports from states in the mid-Atlantic region. Re-certification will be effective until 2022. “Receiving this re-designation as a Level III Perinatal Referral Center is a testament to our commitment to offering the highest quality services and care in the region,” says Monica Jones, MD, chair of Women’s and Children’s Services at AAMC. “Whether a baby is born early or experiences difficulties during or soon after birth, it’s critical they receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place,” says Carol Lacher, clinical director of the NICU at AAMC. “We are proud to offer comprehensive services, provided by neonatal experts and nurses with extensive neonatal training, to meet some of the most complex perinatal needs.” AAMC ranks second in Maryland for number of births annually, with over 5,500 births a year. The NICU team consists of neonatologists, a pediatrician, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists who provide life-supporting care to more than 500 premature and critically ill infants each year. AAMC’s multidisciplinary perinatal care team includes four board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physicians, board-certified OB/GYNs and specialized nurses, all certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), giving expectant mothers across the region access to highly skilled, around-the-clock expert care. Related support services in the NICU include a nurse navigator, lactation consultants, dietitians, physical and speech therapists, a pediatric pharmacist, and patient family advisors. The Perinatal Referral Center re-verification process is part of efforts by MIEMSS and its Office of Perinatal Programs to ensure high-quality perinatal health care is available and provided to the citizens of Maryland.
- OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWhen fourth grader Campbell Goodburn broke her ankle, her mom wanted the very best care — Campbell just wanted to get back to swimming and dancing as quickly as possible. Campbell loves to dance and when she’s not spending time with her friends, she’s in the ballet studio practicing her pliés. Imagine the disappointment the 10-year-old felt when she broke her ankle the week before summer vacation began. It was the last week of school and Campbell and her friends were enjoying the warm weather and a game of tag. “I rolled my ankle and fell down on the pavement,” explains Campbell. Initially Campbell thought she only sprained it, but after the swelling didn’t go down, her mother decided she needed to see a physician. Luckily, Dawn Goodburn is an employee of Anne Arundel Medical Center and quickly thought to make Campbell an appointment at AAMC Orthopedics. “My husband and I didn’t want to take Campbell to the emergency room or urgent care for her injury. We are fortunate to have AAMC Orthopedics in our community. It’s a convenient solution when you need somewhere to have a broken bone looked at and treated by orthopedic specialists, “shares Dawn. Following the visit with Robert Verklin, MD, their concerns lessened, especially Campbell’s worries. “It made a difference that Dr. Verklin spoke directly to Campbell, not at her or about her. It put her at ease and her fears of missing out on an entire summer were diminished when he delivered the news that her cast would most likely only have to be on for four weeks. ” Dawn continued. Campbell was determined to dance in the upcoming Nutcracker, with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, managing to keep up with some of her ballet exercises while in a cast. Four weeks flew by and as soon as Campbell’s cast was off she began the physical therapy exercises that were recommended to strengthen her ankle. Thanks to excellent care from the entire team at AAMC Orthopedic Campbell was able to perform at the Lyric Theater this past December and have an experience to last a lifetime. Campbell is featured in commercials for AAMC Orthopedics for its Your Comeback Starts Here campaign. Contributor Robert Verklin is an orthopedic surgeon with AAMC Orthopedics. To reach his practice, call 410-268-8862.
- OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogNyme Manns was playing in Bowie State University’s first football game of the year in 2014 when he took a blow to his knee that sidelined him for the rest of the season. It was the fourth quarter of the game. Nyme, a Baltimore native who started playing football his senior year of high school, had already scored three touchdowns. Then he tore his left knee’s ACL, LCL, and posterolateral corner – three of the knee’s main ligaments. “My life just flashed before my eyes,” recalls Nyme, a wide receiver. Fortunately, there was someone on the field that day who helped him both physically and mentally. Daniel Redziniak, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Anne Arundel Medical Center Orthopedics, and team doctor for the Bowie State University Bulldogs, assured Nyme that everything would be okay. “He definitely eased my mind a little bit,” says Nyme, now 23 years old. “Of course, it was my first time ever having a tragic injury, he played a bigger role than just my doctor.” Dr. Redziniak says Nyme’s injury was a devastating knee injury that could permanently sideline an athlete’s career. Before performing extensive reconstructive surgery on Nyme’s knee, he spent hours with Nyme’s family helping them understand the seriousness of the injury. “It is important to keep the family involved,” he says. Nyme suffered an injury that usually requires a minimum of nine months to a year of recovery –often the hardest part of the injury, Dr. Redziniak says. Nyme was determined to return to the field, but he had a lot of work to do after his knee surgery. He relied on a strict regimen of physical therapy and workouts with his strength coach to get back into playing shape. “It was like starting all over,” he says. He says Dr. Redziniak was a source of comfort the entire time, sending him encouraging text messages and reminding him of his strength. And Nyme learned to trust the process. “Of course there were ups and downs. You’re coming from a reconstructive surgery,” he says. “I would definitely say just trust the process, trust in the doctors, and just pray.” When Nyme returned to the field the following season, he was anxious, wondering constantly if he would re-injure his knee. But he was also determined to play again, and kept urging his coach to put him back in the game. That year was his most successful year as a Bulldog, Nyme recalls. He was named the fifth-ranked receiver in the country, and landed on the Black College Football Hall of Fame’s watch list, after breaking every record in Bowie State football history. Dr. Redziniak praised Nyme’s determination. “He really was an amazing person to work with,” Dr. Redziniak says. “He was always outgoing and eager to show just how far ahead he was. He went above and beyond what was required of him.” After he graduated, Nyme entered the 2017 NFL draft. Though he was not selected, he continues to work with other aspiring athletes as a personal trainer. He has also started a career in the cybersecurity field. Three years after his injury, he’s grateful for the treatment he received from AAMC Orthopedics. “I feel like my injury made me a better athlete and a stronger person,” he says. Nyme is featured in commercials for AAMC Orthopedics for its Your Comeback Starts Here campaign. Contributor Daniel Redziniak, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with AAMC Orthopedics. To reach his practice, call 410-268-8862.
- OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAlma Adams loves her job as a crossing guard in Annapolis, helping young students safely navigate the intersection of Woods Drive and Tyler Avenue. “I just love kids. I’m a people person,” says Alma, 67. When she’s not working, she also keeps busy by traveling and volunteering with her church to deliver meals to the homeless. “I am constantly on the go,” she says. But several years ago, a series of health problems began to make life a lot harder. Alma was diagnosed with cancer in her skin, blood and bones. As she recovered, she began to suffer from knee pain. “I didn’t want to walk – it was so bad that I couldn’t even sleep at night,” Alma says. She visited orthopedic surgeon Paul King, MD, with Anne Arundel Medical Center Orthopedics, after hearing good things about him from family and friends. Dr. King, the medical director of AAMC’s Center for Joint Replacement, did X-rays to figure out the source of the pain. “When he didn’t really see the pain that I was talking about, that’s when he went to the hips,” Alma says. “And he saw the problems that I was having.” Dr. King said the chemotherapy medications she took led to avascular necrosis, or a death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply, in her hips. “In some cases hip pain can refer to the knee, so patients with unexplained knee pain always have to be evaluated for a problem in the hip. Because diagnosis can be complex, people with these types of symptoms should always be evaluated by a physician,” Dr. King says. Dr. King performed hip replacement surgery on both of Alma’s hips, using the direct anterior approach. This method uses a special operating table to perform a muscle-sparing hip replacement with the help of X-rays. Alma admits she was reluctant to undergo the surgeries at first, fearing a long recovery time. But that wasn’t the case. She spent four weeks recovering from her first hip surgery, and six weeks recovering from her second surgery. “Recovery after hip replacement is based on patient motivation, preparation, and fitness—she was a very motivated patient,” Dr. King says. He also credits the Center for Joint Replacement’s advances in rapid recovery protocols. Seventy percent of patients who undergo hip replacements leave the hospital in a day or less. And now Alma is enjoying her life. She says she encourages anyone experiencing knee or hip pain to go to AAMC Orthopedics for treatment. “I can drop it like it’s hot,” she says. “Without this surgery, I wouldn’t have felt like myself.” Alma is featured in commercials for AAMC Orthopedics for its Your Comeback Starts Here campaign. Contributor Paul King, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with AAMC Orthopedics. To reach his practice, call 410-268-8862.
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