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- News & Press Releases, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has awarded Anne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG) Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialists accreditation in the areas of Adjunct Detailed Fetal Anatomic Ultrasound and Trimester-Specific Obstetric Ultrasound. AAMG Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialists achieved this recognition by meeting rigorous guidelines set by the diagnostic ultrasound profession. The practice was assessed and met superior quality standards on areas, including the training and qualifications of physicians and sonographers; ultrasound equipment maintenance; policies and procedures to protect patients and staff; and quality assurance methods. State-of-the-art ultrasound and diagnostic tests For more than 20 years, AAMG Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialists have been serving the families of the greater Annapolis region. The practice offers a full spectrum of prenatal diagnosis and care, using state-of-the-art ultrasound and diagnostic tests, for mothers and their babies from conception to birth. The experienced team of physicians, genetic counselors, sonographers and nurses are experts in complicated maternal and fetal medical conditions, multiple gestations, fetal diagnosis and genetic disorders. They ensure the best possible care in a warm and caring environment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410-224-4442.
- Men's Health, Plastic Surgery & Skin Care, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogVashti Myers thought she was making the right choice when she decided to undergo cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. Myers chose a doctor for her tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift who had operated successfully on her aunt and cousin. Myers, a mom of three from Upper Marlboro, says she researched the doctor for a few years. She saw two negative reviews, but figured there are always disgruntled customers. Most importantly, getting the work done in the Dominican Republic would save her thousands of dollars. But when she flew to the island last September and prepared for the procedure, she felt something wasn’t right. She says the equipment looked outdated, and the doctor performed the operation in an area of the hospital that looked more like a basement. “To be honest, if I hadn’t been slightly sedated, I probably wouldn’t have gone through with it,” Myers says. She returned to the United States with what she says was a botched tummy tuck. She had major scarring, an off-center belly button, and a lot of pain. Myers went to the Emergency Room (ER) at Anne Arundel Medical Center where a doctor diagnosed her with a kidney infection. The ER doctor then referred her to Tripp Holton, MD, a plastic surgeon with Anne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG) Plastic Surgery, to treat the large open wound on her abdomen. “I should have just saved my money and had it here,” Myers says. The risks of medical tourism Medical tourism — the practice of traveling out of the country for discounted medical procedures — may sound tempting. People want to combine an overseas vacation with that plastic surgery they’ve always wanted. Plus they can recover in a beautiful location. But consider the risks before booking those plane tickets, say Dr. Holton, a plastic surgeon with AAMG Plastic Surgery. A 2016 report in the Centers for Disease Control and Population’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal identified 21 people in six states, including Maryland, infected with rapidly growing mycobacteria after traveling to the Dominican Republic for cosmetic surgery. Eight of these people were hospitalized, some more than once, according to the study. In 2014, a Long Island woman died from complications following a liposuction and tummy tuck that she got in the Dominican Republic, according to a news report. AAMG Plastic Surgery sees between five and eight cases of botched plastic surgery each year due to medical tourism. “We see the downside of it very often,” Dr. Holton says. A desire to save money is usually what prompts people to travel outside of the U.S. for plastic surgery. Experts say that plastic surgery has always been a cost-sensitive specialty. But when patients travel to another country for these procedures, they may pay for it in other ways. Dr. Holton says the surgeries patients seek out overseas run the gamut from tummy tucks to breast augmentations and liposuction. But they say patients are gambling with things including a doctor’s medical credentials, the outcome of the surgery, and their own safety. In America, surgeons follow a high standard of care. This includes the “time out” rule, meaning that before any operation, everyone involved must stop and double check that they are working on the right person and the right body part. Dr. Holton says that doesn’t always happen overseas. It’s also highly unlikely you will be able to see your plastic surgeon for regular follow up appointments unless you stay overseas for an extended period of time. The American Board of Plastic Surgery also cautions that patients should avoid typical “vacation activities” after surgery – including sunbathing, swimming and drinking alcohol. The board also says long flights or surgery can increase the risk of developing pulmonary embolism and blood clots. It suggests waiting five to seven days after most procedures before flying. The recommended wait after facial procedures, such as facelifts, eyelid surgery and nose jobs, is longer at seven to 10 days. How to find the right plastic surgeon Dr. Holton has some advice for finding the right plastic surgeon. Check out the doctor’s training and education. Make sure the doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Ask questions about the doctor’s experience. Has he or she done these types of surgeries before? You should be able to see before and after pictures of the doctor’s work. Review the doctor’s licensing history with your state’s medical board and see if he or she has received any disciplinary actions. Myers says people tried to warn her about the dangers of getting plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic, but she didn’t listen. “You are definitely going to get a higher level of care in the United States,” she says.
- News & Press Releases, WellnessGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe League of American Bicyclists has designated Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) a Bronze Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM (BFBSM). AAMC joins nearly 1,350 visionary businesses, government agencies, and Fortune 500 BFBs across the country, including 34 new and renewing this spring. AAMC is the first healthcare organization in Maryland, and first business in Anne Arundel County, to receive the BFB designation, and will be recognized at the primary Bike to Work Day event for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County on Friday, May 19, at the Annapolis Market House. “As we celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists is excited to recognize a new class of businesses that are making their communities safer, happier, healthier, and more sustainable through bicycling,” says Amelia Neptune, director of the Bicycle Friendly America program. “We applaud this new round of Bicycle Friendly Businesses, including Anne Arundel Medical Center, for leading the charge in creating a more bicycle-friendly America for everyone.” AAMC encourages bicycling as an easy option for transportation, and works in partnership with Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) to bring safe biking to its employees and local community. AAMC provides guests and employees amenities such as secure, convenient, and high-quality bike parking and, in 2014, the medical center designated a portion of its campus to the East Coast Greenway, a nearly 3,000-mile urban trail system linking East Coast cities from Maine to Florida. “We are honored to be the first business in Anne Arundel County to receive the Bicycle Friendly Business designation,” says Victoria Bayless, president and CEO of AAMC. “Promoting active transportation such as biking or walking to work aligns with our mission to improve the health of our community as well as our employees.” Moving forward, AAMC will have access to a variety of tools and technical assistance from the League of American Bicyclists to become even more bicycle friendly.
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Foundation held its biennial Denim & Diamonds Bash on Saturday, April 29, at AAMC’s South Campus. More than 1,100 people attended the event, raising nearly $1 million to support AAMC’s efforts to increase mental health services. “You don’t often get to host something that can positively impact the lives of thousands of people,” said Jan Wood, Foundation president and chief development officer. “Thanks to strong community and corporate support, the funds generated through this event will help us provide critical funding for mental health care and programs in our region.” Last year, AAMC opened its Psychiatric Day Hospital, an intensive daytime treatment program providing clinical, diagnostic and mental health treatment services for adults and adolescents. The program is designed for patients who are either transitioning from inpatient care or need help stabilizing a condition in order to prevent hospitalization. AAMC also wants to help expand access to mental health services and filed a Certificate of Need (CON) with the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) last year to establish a 16-bed mental health hospital. That decision is pending.
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