A NICU Where Families Come FirstWe know how important it is for you to care for your baby and bond with them. All parents have 24/7 access to the NICU via your own security cards. Our NICU nurses train and support you in day-to-day care and feedings. After all, you'll be caring for your baby at home before you know it!If you want to breastfeed, we offer lactation consultants both while you're in the hospital and at home. We provide pumps and a secure breast milk storage and tracking system. (We also have donated breast milk available for preterm babies.)Our NICU offers comfortable rooms for visiting and fold-out beds if parents want to stay the night. After spending time with your baby's care team, you'll know and trust they have everything under control. And that's a good feeling when it's time to go home and get some rest.You'll also be glad to know you can call your baby's nurse anytime to get an update on your little champion. Your nurse answers right away or calls you back within 10 minutes. In other words, when your baby is staying at the NICU, you'll never feel far away.
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Neonatology
Learn About Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Luminis HealthSometimes babies need extra medical care and round-the-clock supervision after they're born. They may be born early, have an infection or have a health condition. That's where our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) comes in.We offer state-of-the art incubators to support our littlest babies' transition from the womb. Our Level III NICU experts provide advanced therapies that aren't available at many other NICUs. Should your baby need medical care after delivery, they won't have to travel far. Our NICU is right across the hall from our labor unit.Our NICU babies have grown into amazing people, and we're so proud of each and every one.
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Our Team Is Here for YouAt Luminis Health, we take your concerns about fertility as seriously as you. We take the time to discuss your desire to have biological children and your options following your cancer diagnosis.Your treatment will include cancer and fertility specialists, nurses, clinical social workers, and more. We hold your hand and guide you through each step of your journey — toward health and your exciting future.
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Fertility-sparing Surgery
Preserving Fertility When Treating CancerMany women confronting cancer face anxiety beyond what their diagnosis means for their own health. If a woman plans to start or grow her family, she worries about what her cancer means for that big, important life plan.Depending on the type of cancer and where it's located, cancer treatments can impact long-term fertility. These include radiation, chemotherapy, and surgeries. But there are many ways to adjust cancer treatments in ways that preserve fertility and support women's family goals.
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Learn more about becoming a Patient Family Advisor at AAMC and DCMC.
Commitment to patient- and family-centered careTo give you the best health care experience possible, it only makes sense that we involve you and your family members in the decision-making process. At Luminis Health, we value your opinion. That's why our Patient and Family Advisors program allows patients, family members and community members to give input on our policies, programs and practices.These advisors work with our health care providers to support our patient- and family-centered care approach. Whether you've been our patient or want to help for other reasons, we invite you to be part of our team., What kind of projects are advisors involved with?Every year, dedicated Patient and Family Advisors put in hundreds of hours, working shoulder to shoulder with Luminis Health employees to advance the understanding and practice of patient and family-centered care., Share your experience and help us improveAdvisors directly influence our policies, programs and practices. This role allows people just like you to help us deliver the best health care experience possible.As an advisor, you'll go through orientation and receive mentoring from a Luminis Health employee.Would you make a good patient & family advisor?You don't need special experience, qualifications or expertise to be a patient and family advisor, but we do look for individuals who:Are passionate about improving the health care experience.Can see beyond their own care experiences.Communicate effectively.Listen well.Respect diversity and differing opinions.Share insights and experiences in productive ways.
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Virtual Urgent Care With CareConnectNow
Need care for a minor medical concern today? Now you can connect with a Luminis Health medical provider on your mobile device from anywhere in the state — even the comfort of your home — with Luminis Health CareConnectNow.
CareConnectNow offers trusted, easy-access medical care for things like:
COVID screenings.
Cough, cold or sore throat.
Fever or flu.
Seasonal allergies.
Eye problems, such as pink eye.
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Headaches or migraines.
Sinus problems.
Vertigo.
Acid reflux.
Skin rashes and infections.
Insect bites or poison ivy.
Constipation.
Shingles.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
CareConnectNow is available for ages 13 and up on weekdays from 8 am–9 pm and weekends from 9 am–4 pm. You must be in Maryland at the time of service.
Schedule a virtual visit now or call us on your smartphone at 443-951-4270.
Seek Emergency Care When Needed
Don't use CareConnectNow if you're experiencing:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Chest pain or discomfort
Dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Ethics & Compliance LineLuminis Health is committed to upholding the highest standards of business and community ethics while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We strive to prevent, detect, and correct any conduct—whether unintentional or deliberate—that is inconsistent with these principles. Maintaining ethical conduct and compliance is a shared responsibility of all Luminis Health personnel.
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