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NewsAmagazineforthecommunityofCarrollHospitalCenterHospitalWinter2013RunningBackandBetterThanEverAdvancesinSportsMedicineAlsointhisissueHealthCareCoachesCommunityBenefitReportandmuchmore PresidentsLetterJohnM.SernulkaHospitalNewsispublishedbytheMarketingDepartmentatCarrollHospitalCenterCarrollHospitalCenterBoardofDirectorsEthanA.SeidelChairmanHelenW.WhiteheadViceChairMiriamF.BeckSecretaryCharlesO.FisherJr.MartinK.P.HillSyedS.HosainM.D.KimberlyA.JohnstonM.D.JohnM.SernulkaJohnA.SteersM.D.GeraldLeeSturgillW.DennisTomasLarryVanSantSr.HaroldW.WalshTomasD.WelliverJereyA.WothersCarrollHospitalCenterJohnM.SernulkaPresidentandCEOMarketingEllenFinnertyMyersCFREChieDevelopmentOcerandVPoExternalAfairsSelenaBrewerDirectoroMarketingandPublicRelationsJaimeRidgleyMarketingSpecialistSimoneLindsayCommunicationsSpecialistProductionraceyBrownPhotographyDevaneyAssociatesInc.DesignandProductionCareChexhasnamedCarrollHospitalCenterthe1-rankedhospitalinMarylandandtheregionforoverallhospitalandmedicalcare.DearFriendsIamhonoredtoannouncethatforthethirdyearinarowCareChexhasnamedCarrollHospitalCenterthe1-rankedhospitalinMarylandandtheregionforoverallhospitalandmedicalcare.Whenyouconsiderjusthowmanyworld-renownedhospitalscallthisregionhometheachievementisstaggering.ButwhenyoulookatalltheadvancementsCarrollHospitalCenterhasmadeinpatientcareandcustomerserviceitisntallthatsurprising.Weleadthestateinemergencyheartattacktreatmenttimes.Ourcriticalcareandintermediatecareunitshaveazero-inectionrateorsomeothemostcommonhospitalinections.WehavebeenconsistentlyrecognizedinthetopfteenpercentorournursingandphysiciancareandpatientsatisactioninourEmergencyDepartmentandwewererecentlyrecognizedasthenumberonehospitalinMarylandornursingcommunication.Andthatsonlythebeginning.IncountlesswaysCarrollHospitalCenterischanginghealthcareorthebetterandtheworldistakingnotice.NumerousorganizationsincludingTeJointCommissionTeAmericanCollegeoSurgeonsCommissiononCancerCareFirstBlueCrossBlueShieldandtheAmericanDiabetesAssociationhavejoinedCare-Chexinrecognizinguswiththeirmostprestigiousawardsandaccreditations.DoesitmakeyouproudIhopeso.Aterallthishospitalisyourhospital.Noneothiswouldbepossiblewithoutthegenerosityandsupportocommunitymembers.Everyactogivingbackmakesusstronger.Sothankyouorhelpingtomakeusthestatesandtheregions1-rankedhospitalyetagain.Ieveryhospitalinthiscountrycouldhaveriendsandsupporterslikeyoujustthinkhowincrediblehealthcarecouldbe.SincerelyJohnM.SernulkaF.A.C.H.E.PresidentandCEOCarrollHospitalCenterTegoaloHospitalNewsistoeducateourreadersaboutsubjectsandeventsrelevanttotheirhealthandwellnessandtheprogramsandservicesCarrollHospitalCenterprovides.Itisnotmeantasmedicaladviceorasasubstituteoraprivateconsulta-tionwithyourphysician.Pleasecontactyourphysicianregardinganyspecifcmedicalconcernsortreatments.LetusknowWewanttohearfromyou.IfyouhaveideascommentsorsuggestionssendthemtoCarrollHospitalCenterMarketing200MemorialAvenueWestminsterMD21157ore-mailmktprCarrollHospitalCenter.orgWelookforwardtoyourcomments410-848-3000TTY410-871-7186CarrollHospitalCenter.org 2HealthCareCoachingorChronicallyIllPatientsCarrollHospitalCentersnewCareTransitionsInterventionprogramishelpingpatientsstayhealthyandoutothehospital.6All-StarAdvancesinSportsMedicineInjuredathletesandweekendwarriorsaregettingbackontheireetasterthankstostate-o-the-artsportsmedicineadvancementsatCarrollHospitalCenter.102012CommunityBeneftReportHighlightsGetaninsidelookatsomeoCarrollHospitalCentersrecentoutreachefortspartothehospitalsongoingmissiontomakethecommunitystronger.ContentsWinter2013Features528InBriefHartHalthTips4AssociatofthYar8CampaigtoCurComfortAlwaysUpdat9CacrRsarchHowYouCaHlp12OthBoard13CaldarSupportGroups14www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org1OnTHeCOveRAdvancesinshoulderrepairsurgeryatCarrollHospitalCenterhelpedMcDanielCollegerunningbackJoeRollinsreturntothefieldforarecord-setting2012footballseason. 2HospitalNewsWinter2013AscoachinglegendVinceLombardioncesaidsoonerorlaterthemanwhowinsisthemanwhothinkshecan.Nowanewbreedocoachesisbringingthatphilosophytochronicallyillpatientsthroughagame-changingnewdiseasemanage-mentprogramCareransitionsInterventionatCarrollHospitalCenter.CreatedbyEricColemanM.D.M.P.H.otheUniversityoColoradotheprogramisdesignedtohelpqualifedpatientsunderstandandtakecontrolotheirplanocareoncetheyreturnhomeromthehospital.Eachparticipantispart-neredwithapersonalCareransitionsCoacharegisterednursewhomeetswiththepatientathomeandviaphoneorthefrst30daysaterdischarge.Tecoachesworkwiththepatientsontheundamentalsosel-careincludingunderstandingandmanagingtheirmedicationsmakingphysicianappointmentsandrecognizingcriticalwarningsignsintheirhealth.PatientsalsoreceiveaPersonalHealthRecordbookletinwhichtheylearnhowtotrackevery-thingtheyandtheirdoctorsneedtoknowabouttheirday-to-dayhealth.Ashealthcareimprovesitalsobecomesalotmorecom-plexexplainsSharonSandersR.N.B.S.N.M.B.A.assistantvicepresidentoclinicalintegration.Ourgoalistoteachpatientshowtonavigatetheirindividualcare.Wedontdotheworkorthem.Weempowerpatientswiththetoolsandknowledgetheyneedtotakeownershipotheirhealth.Weempowerpatientswiththetoolsandknowledgetheyneedtotakeownershipoftheirhealth.ANewCoachingProgramKeepsPatientsHealthyOutoftheHospitalTheBestDefense EldersburgresidentandemphysemapatientDonaldMaxsoneelsmoreempoweredthaneveraterworkingone-on-onewithCareransitionsCoachPamPhillipsR.N.F.C.N.PamandIwentovereverythingtogetherwhatmedicationsIneedtotakeandwhywhichdoctorsIneedtocallhowallmydierenttreatmentstietogetherandweputitallinmyPersonalHealthRecordsoIcouldalwaysreerbacktoitsaysMaxson.Tereassurancethatsomebodyislookingoutoryouisupliting.Itnudgesyoutodothethingsyouresupposedtodo.ItalsohelpedMaxsonuncovernewopportunitiestoimprovehishealth.DuringtheircoachingsessionsPhillipsrecom-mendedhecontactthehospitalspulmonaryrehabilitationprogramtohelphimcopewithhisongoingbreathingtroubles.IhadnoideatherehabprogramexisteduntilPammentioneditMaxsonadmits.SoImadethecallandgotstarted.Idef-nitelyeelhealthierbecauseoit.ForCoachPhillipsthemostimportantthingisthatMaxsontooktheinitiativetoenrollinthepulmonaryrehabprogramhimsel.Iwasjusthischeerleader.Hedidalltheworkshesays.IcouldpickupthephoneandcoordinateeverythingbutthatsnotgoingtohelpmypatientslearnhowtocareorthemselveswhenImnotthere.FellowcoachLaurieLuellenR.N.C.C.M.A.C.M.agrees.Wearetrainedasnursestobethepatientadvocatebutitisin-spiringtoseeourpatientsbecomingtheirownadvocatesshesays.Fewerandeweroourpatientsneedtoreturntothehospitalasaresult.AsVinceLombardiwouldprobablyagreethestrategyisclearlyawinningone.PicturedbelowprogramparticipantDonaldMaxson.OppositepagelefttorightCareTransitionsCoachesPamPhillipsR.N.F.C.N.andLaurieLuellenR.N.C.C.M.A.C.M.GetaFREEMedicationCardtobringtoeveryphysicianvisit.DownloadonenowatCarrollHospitalCenter.orgPatient-Formsorcall410-871-7000toreceiveacardbymail.www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org3 4HospitalNewsWinter2013QWhatisaheart-healthydietAAheart-healthydietisonethatislowinat.Tisinvolvesstayingawayrommanyhigh-atoodsincludingdairyproductseggsbuttercheesewholemilkredmeatbaconsausageandotherhigh-atporkproductsshorteningandmargarineandriedoods.Butyoudonthavetodepriveyoursel.Manyoodsareavail-ableinlow-atversionsincludingcheeseandmayonnaise.Eggwhitesareagreatalternativetowholeeggsasiscook-ingwitholiveoil.Whitemeatchickenandturkeyarebetterchoicesbutshisclearlythebest.Saltcanalsobeanotherissue.Ahigh-saltdietisnotidealespeciallyorpatientswithahistoryohighbloodpressureorcongestiveheartailure.Butorthoseespeciallyatriskorblockagesorheartattackstheatcomponentistheonethatmattersnotthesalt.QWhatarethefrststepstoimplementingaheart-healthydietASetlimitsoncertainoods.Someoodsshouldbeneveroodsandsomeshouldbeinmoderation.Neveroodsincludebaconsausagewingspepperonipizzariedshrimporchickenastoodcheeseburgerstheyarelledwithhugeamountsoat.Foodstobeeateninmoderationwouldincluderedmeatandeggseattheseoodsinsmalleramountsandinlower-atversionswheneverpossible.MakingthistransitioncanbedifcultorsomebutIrmlybelievethatthemoreapersonispronetoheartproblemsthebiggertheeortneedstobe.Ithinkthateveryonenomattertheirriskshouldeatalowat-diet.QWhatroledoesexerciseplayinhearthealthAExerciseshouldbeapartoeveryonesdayeveryday.Ithelpsburnoalototheatinsteadohavingthebodystoreit.Italsohelpscontrolweightandreducescholesterollevelsbloodpressureandtheoddsodevelopingblockages.Howeverkeepthisinmindevenpeoplewhoexercisecangetblockagesandhaveheartattacks.Alow-athealthydietanddailyexercisearebothkeytoprevention.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgHeart-Recipesoraheart-healthystuedcabbagerecipe.TePathtoBetterHeartHealthInaquestion-and-answersessionwithHospitalNewsEvanSelskyM.D.ofCarrollHealthGroupCardiologyprovidesguidanceonhowtostartdownthepathtobetterhearthealth.evanSlskyM.D.Cardiologist Asratedbywww.CarrollHospitalCenter.org5ItstimetorethinkwhatCarrollHospitalCentercandoforyouandyourfamily.Wedelivermorethanjustmedicalandsurgicalcare.Wegoaboveandbeyondtobringyouthelife-changingservicesyouneedtogetwellandstaywellfromdiseasemanagementeducationandnutritioncounselingtohealthylivingworkshopsandsupportgroups.Itswhymorecommunitymemberstrustuswiththeirhealthandwhatmakesusthestatesandtheregions1-rankedhospitalbyCareChexaratingserviceofTeDeltaGrouptimeandtimeagain.Asamplingofourrecentaccoladesincludes1inMarylandandtheRegionMarylandD.C.andNorthernVirginiaforOverallHospitalCareandOverallMedicalCare201320122011CareChexTop100inNationinOverallHospitalCareandOverallMedicalCareCareChexTop10percentinNationforCancerCareCardiacCareandStrokeCareCareChexTop100inNationforPatientSafetyGeneralSurgeryCareChex1inMarylandandTop25percentinNationforNursingCommunicationHospitalConsumerAssessmentofHealthcareProvidersandSystems-HCAHPSFirst-placewinneroftheBaltimoreBusinessJournals2012HealthiestEmployerscontesttoMarylandandtheregion.Delivering-rankedhospitalcareScanthisQRcodewithyourweb-enabledmobiledeviceorvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgAwardstoviewafulllistofourawardsandachievements. 6HospitalNewsWinter2013TherecoverywassocompleteithonestlyfeelslikeIneverhadsurgery.JoeRollins www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org7EvenafteraparticularlybrutalhitMcDanielCollegerunningbackJoeRollinsoftenhastoremindhimselfthathehadshouldersurgeryjustoneyearago.TerecoverywassocompleteithonestlyeelslikeIneverhadsurgerysaysthecollegejuniorandtwo-timefrst-teamall-conerencepick.Rollinsfrstnoticedsorenessinhisshoulderduringthe2011season.Tesorenesswasntacompletesurpriserunningbacksaresubjecttorepeatedull-speedhitsbutitquicklybecamebothersome.Initialtestsshoweddamagetotheshoulderjointandatornlabrum.AterconsultingwithSamuelMatzM.D.McDanielsheadteamphysicianandmedicaldirectorosportsmedicineatCarrollHospitalCenterRollinselectedtoholdoonsurgeryuntiltheseasonwasover.OnceootballseasonendedandhissurgerydatedrewnearhoweverRollinsstartedtogetnervous.IdneverhadsurgerybeoreandIwasworriedhowitwouldaectmygame.For-tunatelyDr.Matzwasveryhonestanduprontwithmeanddideverythinghecouldtomakemeeelcomortablehesays.ToughRollinshadundergoneanMRIpriortosurgerydur-ingtheoperationDr.MatzdiscoveredmoreextensivedamagetoRollinslabrumaringocartilageattachedtotheshouldersocket.ButthankstorecentadvancesinshoulderrepairtechniquesthediscoverydidnotimpactRollinsprognosis.Inthelastfveyearsourabilitytorepairmajorshoulderinju-rieshasdramaticallyimprovedexplainsDr.Matz.Aewyearsagoasurgerylikethiswouldhaverequiredahugeopeningintheshoulder.Nowwithminimallyinvasivearthroscopicrepairweonlyusetinyincisions.Atersurgerythehardworkorehabilitationbegan.Ialwayssaythatyoucanbethegreatestsurgeonintheworldbutorasurgerylikethistobeasuccesstheathleteneedstohaveapositiveattitudeaboutrehabilitation.IttakesmonthsodisciplinesaysDr.Matz.Rollinsollowedarigorousrehabilitationscheduleduringthespringandsummermonthsandfnishedthe2012seasonrankedfrstintheCentennialConerencewith1243rushingyards.HescurrentlythirdonMcDanielsall-timecareerrush-inglistwith3267yards.IknewJoewasthekindoathletewhowoulddoeverythingheneededtodotomakeaullrecoverysaysDr.Matz.Butitsstillprettyamazingthathemadefrst-teamall-conerenceagainthisyear.IgivehimandtheathletictrainersatMcDanielalotocredit.Arthroscopicshouldersurgeryisnotjustorcollegeandproessionalathletesamateursandweekendwarriorsaregoodcandidatestoo.FormerfrefghterandavidsotballplayerJudyArchieoaneytowncametoCarrollHealthGrouporthopaedicsurgeonYatinPatelM.D.complainingopainandlimitedmotioninherrightshoulder.Te40-year-oldhadrecentlyswitchedtoplayingfrstbasebecauseshecouldnolongermakelongthrowsromtheout-feld.LikeRollinsArchiehadatornlabrumwhichDr.Patelrepairedarthroscopically.TearthroscopicmethodoerssmallerincisionslesspainandmuscledissectionandaneasierrecoveryDr.Patelexplains.ToughJudyhadamedium-sizerepairshehealedveryquicklyandgotagoodrangeomotionback.Dr.Patelwasgreat.Hewasntaget-in-and-get-outtypeosurgeonhetookhistimeandwasveryconcernedaboutmyliestylesaysArchie.HesaiditwouldbeabouteightmonthsbeoreIcouldplaysotballagainbutIwasbackinsix.OppositepageinsetSamuelMatzM.D.medicaldirectorofsportsmedicineatCarrollHospitalCenter.AboveYatinPatelM.D.CarrollHealthGrouporthopaedicsurgeon.RunningBackandBetterThanEverLivingwithJointPainGetaFREEJointScreeningwithourOrthopaedicsteam.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgScreeningsfordates. 8HospitalNewsWinter2013BuildingaLastingLegacyforfuturegenerationsAsnativeCarrollCountiansBridgeBuildersWayneandBonnieLockardsawCarrollHospitalCentertransformfromasmallcommunityhospitalopenedin1961tothenationallyrecognizedtop-ratedmedicalcenteritistoday.TeLockardshaveaspecialappreciationandrespectorthehospitala-terhavingpersonalcontactwithstaandBoardmembersthroughtheyears.WayneisproudtohaveservedonanumberocommitteesaswellasthehospitalsgoverningBoardoDirectorsrom1968tohisretirementin2008.Weeeltrulyortunatelivinginthisbeautiulstill-ruralcommunitythatisservedbythisstate-o-the-artmedicalacilitysaytheLockards.Westronglybelieveweshouldshareournancialblessingswiththoseinstitu-tionsthatcontributesomuchtothequalityanddesirabilityoourbelovedcommunityandCarrollHospitalCenterisatthetopoourlist.YoucanbecomeaBridgeBuilderbymakingaprovisioninyourwillestab-lishingacharitablegitannuityortrustordesignatingCarrollHospitalCenterorCarrollHospiceasabeneciaryoyourestateretirementplaninsurancepolicyCDorbankaccount.JoinBonnieandWayneasBridgeBuildersandcreatealastinglegacyoruturegenerations.FormoreinformationcontacttheCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationat410-871-6200orvisitCarrollHospitalFnd.org.LucindaPuterbaughR.N.2012AssociateoftheYearCongratulationstoCarrollHospicenurseLucindaPuterbaughR.N.forbeingnamedthe2012AssociateoftheYearatthehospitalsannualrecogni-tiondinnerinOctober.LucindareceivedtheawardorherinnovativewayoraisingundsorCarrollHospicewhilehonoringthememoryothehospicepatientwhomadeitallpossible.LucindaacceptedagenerousgitoanextensivebeadcollectionrompatientMichaelMcShaneonhospicesbehalthenshecratedbraceletsromthosebeadstosellasahospiceundraiser.MichaelandhiswieHelenullysupportedtheideaandin2012morethan6000wasraisedromthejewelrysales.LucindatrulyexempliesallaspectsoourSPIRIvaluessaysLeslieSimmonsR.N.B.S.N.M.A.executivevicepresidentandchieoperatingofcerreerringtotheorganiza-tionsocusonserviceperormanceinnovationrespectintegrityandteamwork.Shehasexcellentcommunicationskillsandexhibitscompassionandinnovation.Sheistrulydeser-vingothisaward. ItstartedwithasimpleideaforimprovingcommunityhealthwhatifwecouldcareforourcommunitymembersbeforetheygotsickNowthatideahasevolvedintotheinnovativenewTevisCenterforWellnesssettoopenatCarrollHospitalCenterinfall2014withfundsraisedinpartbytheCampaigntoCureComfortAlways.Designedtopreventillnessmanagediseaseandpromotetotalwellnessthenewcenterwillbeacomprehensivedestinationorcommunitymemberstogettheinormationandtoolstheyneedtoleadabalancedandhealthyliestyle.Amenitieswillincludeacommunityandstaeducationconerencecenteraresourcelibrarywithwebaccessande-bookscounselingandcarenavigationservicescomplemen-taryhealthservicessuchasmassagetherapyandacupuncturereeandlow-costhealthscreeningssupportgroupsprivatehealthandwellnesscoachingandawellnessboutique.Tecenterwillalsotakeitsmissionontheroadprovidingmobi-lizedservicesinphysiciansofcescommunitycentersschoolsandotherlocationsthroughouttheregion.TecenterhasbeennamedtohonortheworkandgenerosityocommunitymembersJackandBethTeviswhohaveprovidedmorethan25yearsofvolunteerleadershipanda1milliongittotheCampaigntoCureComortAlways.ConstructionUpDATeThegroundbreakingceremonyfortheWilliamE.KahlertRegionalCancerCenterandtheTevisCenterforWell-nesstookplaceinlateFebruary.TheRichardN.DixonBuildingparkinglotwillbecloseduntilconstructioniscompleted.ToaccesstheCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationTheWomensPlaceHumanResourcesandotherdepartmentsofthehospitallocatedintheDixonBuildingpleaseutilizethemainentranceofthehospital.AdditionalsignswillhelpvisitorsnavigatetoprogramslocatedontheDixonsideofcampus.ParkingfortheBillingsleaMedicalBuildingandtheCharlesO.FisherMedicalBuildingwillnotbeaffected.FisherMedicalBuildingvisitorsareencouragedtousetheparkinggarageoffofStonerAvenuebehindtheFisherBuilding.Thegaragehasanelevatorforeasyaccesstothemedicalsuites.Thankyouforyourpatiencewhileweexpandourservicestobetterserveourcommunity.www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org9NewTevisCenterforWellnessAnnounced CharityCareFinancialAssistanceUncompensatedCare...........2902549Mission-DrivenHealthServicesPhysicianSupportActivities................................7011138Hospice...............................................................394854AccessCarrollFreeClinicortheUninsured.......270199CommunityHealthServicesEducationScreeningsSupportGroupsandCallCenter....................................................2071657Community-BuildingActivitiesTePartnershiporaHealthierCarrollCountyInc.........................................................520593EducationHealthProessionalsNursesPhysiciansOther....................................543703CommunityContributionsCashandIn-Kind................................................286175CommunityBeneftOperations............................62060MedicaidDefcitAssessmentNet.......................855468TOTALCommunityBeneft................................14918396CommunitybeneftsarehealthandwellnessservicesCarrollHospitalCenterprovidestoaddresscriticalneedsinthecommunityotenwithlittletonocompensation.Theseservicesincludehealthcaretovulnerableorunderservedpeoplepublichealthprogramsandhealtheducationscreeningandpreventionservices.WhydowedothisTheanswerissimpleSinceouroundingCarrollHospitalCenterhasalwaysbeenahospitalbuiltbythecommunityorthecommunity.Thatmeanswearecommittedtodeliveringthecarethatisneededwhereveritisneededinourcommunity.WerehonoredtosharesomeothehighlightsothisyearsCommunityBeneftReportwithyou.AHsalBhCFrhCTe2012CommunityBeneftReport2012CommunityBeneFitRepoRt10HospitalNewsWinter2013 www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org11LosetoWinWellnessChallengeSHowSpARtiCipAntStHeweigHtogoodHeAltHItsnosecretthatobesityisoneoourcommunitysandourcountrysbiggesthealthcrises.Inactnearly70percentoallMarylandadultsareoverweightorobese.ThatswhyCarrollHospitalCentercreatedthesemi-annualLosetoWinWellnessChallengea12-weekprogramdesignedtohelpcommunitymembersshedtheextrapoundsandkeepthemobylearninghealthyexerciseandeatinghabits.OeredinpartnershipwithMartinsFoodMarketandlocalathleticclubstheChallengeprovidesparticipantswithweeklycoachingmeetingsa12-weekmembershiptoalocalftnessacilityandacomprehensivepre-andpost-programhealthevaluation.Thewinter2012sessionwasanoverwhelmingsuccess.Ninetypercentotheparticipantscompletedtheprogramand60percentoenrolleeslost10ormorepoundswhilealsoreducingtheircholesterollevels.2012CommunityBeneFitRepoRtprcrharhaFReebrssrscrga17frasfcasacas.OutreachProgramspumpupCARdiovASCulARdiSeASeAwAReneSSHeartdiseaseandstrokearethenumberoneandnumberthreecausesodeathinCarrollCountyrespectively.AtCarrollHospitalCenterweintendtochangethosestatistics.ThroughouttheyearthehospitaloersaullrosterocardiovasculareducationalprogramsandservicesincludingbloodpressurescreeningscardiacassessmentsheartattackandstrokewarningsignsworkshopsandourHeartotheMatterhearthealtheducationseriesbothoncampusandatconvenientsitesaroundthecommunity.ThehospitalalsohostsHeartHealthMontheveryFebruaryamonthlongawarenesscampaigneaturingspecialeventsandpromotionalactivitiesdesignedtoputthespotlightonheart-healthyliving.Infscalyear201247communitymemberscompletedcardiacassessmentsand66participantsattendedourHeartotheMatterclasses.Thehospitalalsoperormedmorethan1540reebloodpressurescreeningsthroughoutCarrollCounty. CarrollHospitalCenterisproudtopartnerwiththeAmericanCancerSocietyinitseffortstoenrollvolunteersfortheCancerPreventionStudy-3CPS-3.Thisstudywillhelpresearchersbetterunderstandthegeneticenvironmentalandlifestylefactorsthatcauseorpreventcancer.ThislandmarkresearchstudyoftheAmericanCancerSocietycouldchangethefaceofcancerforthisandfuturegenerations.ThefamousCPS-1studywhichestablishedthelinkbetweensmokingandlungcancertookplaceinthe1950swhilerecentCPS-2findingshavelinkedobesitytocancerrisk.Morethan150000volunteersnationwidehavealreadyenrolledinCPS-3butthestudyseeksadiversegoalof300000people.TobeeligibleyoumustbeBetweenages30and65NeverbeendiagnosedwithcancerexceptsquamouscellorbasalcellcarcinomaWillingtomakealong-termcommitmentinvolvingperiodicfollow-upsurveysathomeforthenext20to30yearsCarrollHospitalCenterisofferingtwodatesforthestudyFridayMarch151130a.m.3p.m.andSaturdayMarch1610a.m.1230p.m.ThestudywillalsotakeplaceonadditionaldatesatMTBankinMountAiryFourSeasonsSportsComplexinHampsteadandMerrittAthleticClubinEldersburg.ToscheduleyourappointmentforthestudyortofindoutmoreinformationvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgCPS3.RadiothontobenefitRelayforLifeCarrollHospitalCenterispleasedtopartnerwithWTTR-AM1470andtheAmericanCancerSocietyCarrollCountyforaRadiothontak-ingplaceFridayMarch8.WTTR-AM1470willbroadcastlivefromthehospitalsmainlobbyfrom7a.m.to7p.m.thatday.MoneyraisedfromtheeventwillbenefitCarrollHospitalCen-tersRelayforLifeteam.RelayforLifeistheAmericanCancerSocietyssignaturefundraiser.Wewelcomeyoutotuneinorstopbytohelpusinthefightagainstcancer.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgRadiothonformoreinformation.CommunityVolunteersNeededforAmericanCancerSocietyStudyHelpshapethefutureofcancersupportservicesthroughabriefsurveyCarrollHospitalCenterisdedicatedtoprovidingourpatientswiththebestcarepossible.Todosowecontinuallyassesstheneedsandexpectationsofourcommunity.Yourfeedbackisessentialinhelpingustodeterminehowcurrentservicesareworkingandwhatservicesareimportanttoyouinthefuture.IfyoucurrentlyhavecancerorhavehadcancerinthepastpleasevisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgCancer-SurveyandcompleteashortsurveybyApril302013.ThankyouforhelpingusshapethefutureofcancercareatCarrollHospitalCenter.12HospitalNewsWinter2013 OntheBoardwww.CarrollHospitalCenter.org13JohnSteersM.D.andLarryvanSantSr.JoinHospitalBoardofDirectorsTeCarrollHospitalCenterBoardoDirectorsrecentlyappointedtwonewmembers.JohnSteersM.D.generalsurgeonalongtimehospitalafliateandsupporterhashelpedadvancethehospitalsabilitytoprovideoutstandingcarebyembracingkeytechnologiesincludingelectronichealthrecordsandthedaVinciSurgicalSystem.IgrewupinCarrollCountyandamasecondgenerationphysicianheresaysDr.Steers.Ilookorwardtotheopportunitytocontributetothehospitalscontinuedsuccess.AmemberothehospitalsFoundationBoardorusteesLarryVanSantSr.isalocalbusinessleaderandavidcommunitysupporter.HecurrentlyservesasgeneralmanagerorVanSantBGEHomeandvicepresidentobusinessdevelopmentorConstellationEnergyBuildingSystemsinBaltimore.Tisappointmentisatremendoushonor.AteryearsoassistingintheundraisingeortsothehospitalontheFoundationBoardInowwelcomethechancetolendmyexpertiseintheoverallperormanceandgovernanceothehospitalhesays.TeCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationwhichoverseesundraisingeortstoensurethehospitalcancontinuetomeetthehealthandwellnessneedsothecommunitywelcomedthreeprominentbusinessleaderstoitsBoardorustees.MartyBurnsisaoundingpartneroVisitingAngelsLivingAssistanceServicesoCarrollandHow-ardCountiesanagencythatisamongthelargestandhighestproducinginthenationalVisitingAngelsranchisesystem.BurnsservedmanyyearsintheU.S.ArmyReserveandhehasbeenanactivehospitalcommitteememberandsponsorotheCarrollGolClassicsince2008.FellownewboardmembererenceMcGrathisaleadingprivatesecurityexpertandlongtimeseniorexecutiveintheeld.HecurrentlyservesaspresidentoSecuritasSecurityServicesUSAMid-AtlanticRegionadivisionothenationsandtheworldslargestprivatesecurityrm.TetwoarejoinedbyerrySmacka34-yearresidentoCarrollCounty.SmackistheounderandowneroerrysaganditleServiceLLCatwo-timewinnerotheCarrollCountySmallBusinessotheYearAwardwithlocationsinWestminsterEldersburganeytownOwingsMillsandColumbia.Allthreememberswillserveatleastatwo-yearterm.PicturedtoptobottomMartyBurnsTerenceMcGrathandTerrySmack.FoundationBoardWelcomesTreeNewMembers Registrationisrequiredforallclassesandprogramswiththeexceptionofsupportgroupsunlessotherwiseindicated.ToregisterorformoreinformationpleasecallHealthAccessat410-871-7000orregisteronlineatCarrollHospitalCenter.org.Allfeesarenon-refundable.CalendarSupportGroupsAllsupportgroupsareprovidedfreeofcharge.SupportGroupsBereavementSupportGroupsCall410-871-7231formoreinformationonanyofourbereavementsupportgroups.BramntLunchonOpentoanyadultwhohasexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.LastTuesdayofeachmonthNoonCall410-871-7231forlocation.GladvallyGrifSuortGrouOpentoanyadultwhohasexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.ThirdThursdayofeachmonth2304p.m.GladeValleyCenterGenesisHealthCare56W.FrederickSt.WalkersvilleRegistrationrequired.pathwaysBramntOpentoadultswhohaveexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.ThirdWednesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceptLossAddressingtheemotionalissuesandcopingstrategiesconcerningthedeathofapet.HeldquarterlyonSaturdays1030a.m.NoonCarrollHospiceCall410-871-7231formoreinformation.Registrationrequired.WidowsOpentowomenwhosespousehasdied.FirstTuesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceWidowrsOpentomenwhosespousehasdied.FirstTuesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceBramntprogramsforChildrnCall410-871-7231fordetails.14HospitalNewsWinter2013A.W.A.K.e.Forindividualsaffectedwithsleepapnea.WednesdayMay179p.m.ShipleyClassroomRegistrationpreferred.AdultDiabtsMondaysApril1May6andJune378p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomBrastCancrSecondTuesdayofeachmonth7830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomBrastfdingSuortThursdaysexceptholidaysNoon1p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomCancrSuortGrouMenwomenandcaregiverswelcome.FirstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonthexceptholidays7830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomICanCoExerciseandCancerMeetsduringtheregularcancersupportgroup.WednesdayApril37830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomRegistrationrequired.CargirsToWhomitMattrsCaregiversarewelcometobringthosetowhomtheyprovidecare.SecondTuesdayofeachmonthMarch12April9andMay144530p.m.CarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilities125StonerAve.WestminsterCrohnsColitisCo-sponsoredbytheCrohnsColitisFoundationofAmerica.TuesdaysMarch12andJune1178p.m.ShipleyClassroomFibromyalgiaArthritisCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.GlutnFrYouTuesdaysFebruary26andMay21630730p.m.ShipleyClassroomRegistrationrequired.LymhdmaCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.MultilSclrosisSecondMondayofeachmonthexceptDecember10a.m.1230p.m.CarrollHospiceMeetingSpace292StonerAve.WestminsterOstomySecondWednesdayofeachmonthexceptAugust78p.m.TheOutpatientCenterparkinsonsDisasThursdaysMarch28April25andMay232330p.m.ShipleyClassroomprostatCancrMantoManCo-sponsoredbytheAmericanCancerSociety.SecondWednesdayofeveryothermonthMarch13andMay868p.m.ShipleyClassroomSeemorecalendarlistingsbyvisitingCarrollHositalCntr.orgclickonClassRgistration. www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org15PlanningforParenthoodBrastfdigPrepareforapositivebreastfeedingexperienceincludingbenefitsandtechniqueshandlingcommonbreastfeedingconcernsbreastpumpsandmore.TuesdaysMarch19April16May14andJune186309p.m.ShipleyClassroom30percoupleChildbirthRviwForthosewhohavepreviouslyattendedachildbirthpreparationclassandneedareviewoflaboranddeliveryincludingcopingtechniques.Callformoreinformation.FamilyBirthlacToursToursofTheFamilyBirthplaceareheldtwiceamonthandareofferedaspartofthePreparedChildbirthprograms.ToregisterforatournotaffiliatedwithaparticularclasscallHealthAccessat410-871-7000fordatesandtimes.prardChildbirthClassOfferspreparationforameaningfulknowl-edgeablechildbirthexperiencetaughtbyacertifiedinstructor.Relaxationandbreathingtechniquesareanintegralpartoftheprogram.TuesdayThursday69p.m.3nightsMarch57and12April24and9April30May2and7June46and11ShipleyClassroom70percoupleprardChildbirthWkdExpectantparentswithbusyschedulesmaywanttoattendaweekendofchildbirthpreparation.Friday69p.m.Saturday9a.m.3p.m.April26and27June21and22ShipleyClassroom100percoupleincludeslunchvoucheronSaturday.SafStartFornewandexpectantparentsgrandparentsandcaregivers.Learnaboutinfantsafetyincludingchild-proofingpoisonpreventioncarseatsafetySIDSCPRandchokingrescueforinfantslessthanoneyearofage.Notacertificationclass.ThursdaysMarch21May166309p.m.ShipleyClassroom50percoupleincludesInfantCPRAnytimeKit.A.W.A.K.e.SlAwarssDayWednesdayMarch62308p.m.CarrollHospitalCenterMainLobbyBrakfastwiththDititiaPre-DiabetesWhatYouNeedtoKnowWednesdayMay2291030a.m.TaneytownProfessionalCenter417EastBaltimoreSt.TaneytownFreeincludeslightbreakfast.ChmothrayAOvrviwFreeCall410-871-6161fordatesandtimes.eatigDisordrsWhatYoundtoKowWednesdayMarch6Noon1p.m.MondayMarch1856p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeFightBackAgaistCacrJoinintheAmericanCancerSocietysthirdCancerPreventionStudyCPS-3.FridayMarch151130a.m.3p.m.SaturdayMarch1610a.m.1230p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeFormoreinformationvisitCancer.orgCPS3HartofthMattreducatioSrisOver-the-CounterMedicationsSupplementsTuesdayApril1678p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeGuidedImageryHeartHealthTuesdayJune1878p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeJoitRlacmtsWhatYoundtoKowPresentedbyMichaelAnvariM.D.orthopaedics.FridayMay1023p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeLookGoodFlBttrProgramtohelpwomencopewiththeappear-ance-relatedsideeffectsofchemotherapy.MondaysMarch18andJune1713p.m.MondaysApril15andMay1357p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeCall410-871-6161toregister.LymhdmaRducYourRiskWednesdaysMarch27andMay22530630p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreepligthOioWomChroicSymtomsWednesdayMarch13Noon1p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeLivingWell...TakeChargeofYourHealthWednesdaysApril10May221330p.m.TheOutpatientCenteratCarrollHospitalCenterDoyouhavearthritisdiabeteshighbloodpressureoranotherchronicconditionThisfreeseven-weekprogramcanhelpyousuccessfullymanageyourhealthandgetthemostoutoflife.Participantswillmakeweeklyactionplansshareexperi-encesandhelpeachothersolveproblemstheyfacewhilecreatingandimplementingtheirself-managementprograms.Topicsincludemanagingmedicationscommunicatingwithyourhealthcareproviderfutureplanningrelaxationmethodsnutritionexerciseanddealingwithfrustration.Registrationisrequired.Thisprogramopentoadults18yearsorolderandtheircaregiversissponsoredbytheCarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilitiesaMarylandAccessPointSite.FormoreinformationortoregisterpleasecalltheCarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilitiesat410-386-3800.HealthyLiving 16HospitalNewsWinter2013SpecialServicesToscheduleanappointmentforanyofourservicescallHealthAccessat410-871-7000.HotStoeBodyMassage80for60-minutemassageIfatMassageForbabiesage3weeksto6monthsandoneorbothparents.Firstsession70includesinstructionmassageoilbookAdditionalsession55ItegrativeReflexology45for30minutes70for60minutesCall410-871-6161forinformation.IpLLaserServicesHairremovaltreatmentofrosaceaspiderveinsonthefaceandskinpigmentations.Call410-871-6161formoreinformationincludingourspringtreatmentpackagespecials.JaaeseHotStoeFacialMassage50for30-minutemassageLymhedemaTreatmetServicesCall410-871-6161forinformationandappointments.MassageGeneralpregnancycancerandmastectomymassage.20for15minutes45for30minutes70for60minutes95for90minutesReiki70for60-minutetreatment45for30-minutetreatmentTheResourceCeterAcomprehensivehealthlibrary.OpenMondayFriday830a.m.5p.m.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.AcuuctureByappointmentonly.Initialtreatment130Follow-upvisit75CommunityAcupunctureIntake40Communityfollow-upvisits22AromatherayMassageSurroundyourselfinthearomaofyourchoicefromoneofthetherapistsessentialoilblendsandsootheawaystressandtension.75persessionTheBoutiqueatTheWomesplaceAboutiquespecializinginmerchandiseforwomenwithcancer.TheWomensPlaceChargesapply.Limitedquantitiesofwigsandheadcoveringsareavailablefreeofcharge.Byappointmentonly.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.TheBreastCeterAcomprehensiveresourceforwomenpendingadiagnosisorinanystageofbreastcancer.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.CacernavigatioServicesAfreecomprehensiveresourceformenandwomenpendingadiagnosisorinanystageofcancer.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.CacernutritioalServicesCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.GeeticCouseligInpartnershipwithUniversityofMarylandGreenebaumCancerCenter.Servicesareavailableforcancerpatientsandthoseatriskforthedisease.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.AllMindandBodyclassesandprogramsareheldatTheWomensPlace.AuricularAcuuctureFridayApril19Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlaceMii-MassageDayWednesdaysMarch27April24May22andJune26Byappointmentonly.20for15minutes45for30minutesToolKitforRecoveryBreastCacerForbreastcancerpatientswhohavecompletedtreatment.SaturdayMarch210a.m.2p.m.35perpersonShipleyClassroomLimitedfinancialassistancemaybeavailablethroughTheRedDevilsgrant.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.Yoga8weeksThursdaysMarch14May2PrenatalYoga430520p.m.Physicianconsentrequired.ContinuingYoga530645p.m.BeginningYoga7815p.m.89perpersonThursdaysMay9June27PrenatalYoga430520p.m.Physicianconsentrequired.BeginningYoga530645p.m.ContinuingYoga7815p.m.89perpersonMindandBodyRegistrationisrequiredforallclassesandprogramswiththeexceptionofsupportgroupsunlessotherwiseindicated.ToregisterorformoreinformationpleasecallHealthAccessat410-871-7000orregisteronlineatCarrollHospitalCenter.org.Allfeesarenon-refundable.CalendarSupportGroupsTobaccoCessationStoUsigTobaccoforLife5weeksLearnstrategiesforquittinganddevelopinghealthynewhabits.Co-sponsoredbytheCarrollCountyHealthDepartment.ThursdaysApril25May2368p.m.CarrollCountyHealthDepartment290SouthCenterSt.WestminsterFreeJustforKidsBabysittigCpRInthistwo-partcourseparticipantswilllearnhowtocreateasafeenvironmentforchildrenplusappropriatewaystokeepchildrenoccu-pied.InstructiononhowtohandleemergenciesaswellasCPRtrainingisincluded.Participantsmustbeatleast12yearsold.WednesdayJune269a.m.1p.m.ThursdayJune279a.m.1p.m.ShipleyClassroom60perpersonIAmSecialSibligprearatioprogramOfferschildrenages3to7anopportunitytoprepareforthearrivalofanewbabyinyourfamilyandtofeelspecialaboutbecomingabigbrotherorsister.SundaysApril14andJune91303p.m.ShipleyClassroom15perchild 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CarrollHealthGroupisanafliateoCarrollHospitalCenter.tofndaCarrollHealhgroupphysiciancall410-871-6502orvisiCarrollHealhgroup.com.200MemorialAvenueWestminsterMaryland21157With50healthcareproessionalsin26ofcelocationsthroughoutthecountyCarrollHealthGroupsamilyopracticescanservevirtuallyalloyourhealthcareneeds.Ourspecialtiesincludeweveoyoucovered.nPrimaryCarenCardiologynendoCrinologyngeneralSurgerynneurologynneuroSurgeryMondayMay669p.m.GerstellAcademyVIPreceptionwithchocolatierJoshuaRosenSamplesfrom30restaurantsandwineriesAlargesilentauctionMusicalentertainmentbyeEricByrdTrioTicketsgoonsaleApril1.Call410-871-6200orvisitCarrollHospice.orgTaste-of-Carrollformoreinformation.14thAnnualBeneftingCarrollHospiceSAVETHEDATEFromtoplefttorightKatharinePriceM.D.ErnestoMendozaM.D.KristianHochbergM.D.G.PanisriRaoM.D.RadhikaKunaM.D.andJamesDickeM.D.nobStetriCSgyneCologynorthoPaediCSSPortSmediCinenotolaryngologyearnoSeandthroatnPediatriCSnVaSCularSurgery
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NewsAmagazineforthecommunityofCarrollHospitalCenterHospitalWinter2013RunningBackandBetterThanEverAdvancesinSportsMedicineAlsointhisissueHealthCareCoachesCommunityBenefitReportandmuchmore PresidentsLetterJohnM.SernulkaHospitalNewsispublishedbytheMarketingDepartmentatCarrollHospitalCenterCarrollHospitalCenterBoardofDirectorsEthanA.SeidelChairmanHelenW.WhiteheadViceChairMiriamF.BeckSecretaryCharlesO.FisherJr.MartinK.P.HillSyedS.HosainM.D.KimberlyA.JohnstonM.D.JohnM.SernulkaJohnA.SteersM.D.GeraldLeeSturgillW.DennisTomasLarryVanSantSr.HaroldW.WalshTomasD.WelliverJereyA.WothersCarrollHospitalCenterJohnM.SernulkaPresidentandCEOMarketingEllenFinnertyMyersCFREChieDevelopmentOcerandVPoExternalAfairsSelenaBrewerDirectoroMarketingandPublicRelationsJaimeRidgleyMarketingSpecialistSimoneLindsayCommunicationsSpecialistProductionraceyBrownPhotographyDevaneyAssociatesInc.DesignandProductionCareChexhasnamedCarrollHospitalCenterthe1-rankedhospitalinMarylandandtheregionforoverallhospitalandmedicalcare.DearFriendsIamhonoredtoannouncethatforthethirdyearinarowCareChexhasnamedCarrollHospitalCenterthe1-rankedhospitalinMarylandandtheregionforoverallhospitalandmedicalcare.Whenyouconsiderjusthowmanyworld-renownedhospitalscallthisregionhometheachievementisstaggering.ButwhenyoulookatalltheadvancementsCarrollHospitalCenterhasmadeinpatientcareandcustomerserviceitisntallthatsurprising.Weleadthestateinemergencyheartattacktreatmenttimes.Ourcriticalcareandintermediatecareunitshaveazero-inectionrateorsomeothemostcommonhospitalinections.WehavebeenconsistentlyrecognizedinthetopfteenpercentorournursingandphysiciancareandpatientsatisactioninourEmergencyDepartmentandwewererecentlyrecognizedasthenumberonehospitalinMarylandornursingcommunication.Andthatsonlythebeginning.IncountlesswaysCarrollHospitalCenterischanginghealthcareorthebetterandtheworldistakingnotice.NumerousorganizationsincludingTeJointCommissionTeAmericanCollegeoSurgeonsCommissiononCancerCareFirstBlueCrossBlueShieldandtheAmericanDiabetesAssociationhavejoinedCare-Chexinrecognizinguswiththeirmostprestigiousawardsandaccreditations.DoesitmakeyouproudIhopeso.Aterallthishospitalisyourhospital.Noneothiswouldbepossiblewithoutthegenerosityandsupportocommunitymembers.Everyactogivingbackmakesusstronger.Sothankyouorhelpingtomakeusthestatesandtheregions1-rankedhospitalyetagain.Ieveryhospitalinthiscountrycouldhaveriendsandsupporterslikeyoujustthinkhowincrediblehealthcarecouldbe.SincerelyJohnM.SernulkaF.A.C.H.E.PresidentandCEOCarrollHospitalCenterTegoaloHospitalNewsistoeducateourreadersaboutsubjectsandeventsrelevanttotheirhealthandwellnessandtheprogramsandservicesCarrollHospitalCenterprovides.Itisnotmeantasmedicaladviceorasasubstituteoraprivateconsulta-tionwithyourphysician.Pleasecontactyourphysicianregardinganyspecifcmedicalconcernsortreatments.LetusknowWewanttohearfromyou.IfyouhaveideascommentsorsuggestionssendthemtoCarrollHospitalCenterMarketing200MemorialAvenueWestminsterMD21157ore-mailmktprCarrollHospitalCenter.orgWelookforwardtoyourcomments410-848-3000TTY410-871-7186CarrollHospitalCenter.org 2HealthCareCoachingorChronicallyIllPatientsCarrollHospitalCentersnewCareTransitionsInterventionprogramishelpingpatientsstayhealthyandoutothehospital.6All-StarAdvancesinSportsMedicineInjuredathletesandweekendwarriorsaregettingbackontheireetasterthankstostate-o-the-artsportsmedicineadvancementsatCarrollHospitalCenter.102012CommunityBeneftReportHighlightsGetaninsidelookatsomeoCarrollHospitalCentersrecentoutreachefortspartothehospitalsongoingmissiontomakethecommunitystronger.ContentsWinter2013Features528InBriefHartHalthTips4AssociatofthYar8CampaigtoCurComfortAlwaysUpdat9CacrRsarchHowYouCaHlp12OthBoard13CaldarSupportGroups14www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org1OnTHeCOveRAdvancesinshoulderrepairsurgeryatCarrollHospitalCenterhelpedMcDanielCollegerunningbackJoeRollinsreturntothefieldforarecord-setting2012footballseason. 2HospitalNewsWinter2013AscoachinglegendVinceLombardioncesaidsoonerorlaterthemanwhowinsisthemanwhothinkshecan.Nowanewbreedocoachesisbringingthatphilosophytochronicallyillpatientsthroughagame-changingnewdiseasemanage-mentprogramCareransitionsInterventionatCarrollHospitalCenter.CreatedbyEricColemanM.D.M.P.H.otheUniversityoColoradotheprogramisdesignedtohelpqualifedpatientsunderstandandtakecontrolotheirplanocareoncetheyreturnhomeromthehospital.Eachparticipantispart-neredwithapersonalCareransitionsCoacharegisterednursewhomeetswiththepatientathomeandviaphoneorthefrst30daysaterdischarge.Tecoachesworkwiththepatientsontheundamentalsosel-careincludingunderstandingandmanagingtheirmedicationsmakingphysicianappointmentsandrecognizingcriticalwarningsignsintheirhealth.PatientsalsoreceiveaPersonalHealthRecordbookletinwhichtheylearnhowtotrackevery-thingtheyandtheirdoctorsneedtoknowabouttheirday-to-dayhealth.Ashealthcareimprovesitalsobecomesalotmorecom-plexexplainsSharonSandersR.N.B.S.N.M.B.A.assistantvicepresidentoclinicalintegration.Ourgoalistoteachpatientshowtonavigatetheirindividualcare.Wedontdotheworkorthem.Weempowerpatientswiththetoolsandknowledgetheyneedtotakeownershipotheirhealth.Weempowerpatientswiththetoolsandknowledgetheyneedtotakeownershipoftheirhealth.ANewCoachingProgramKeepsPatientsHealthyOutoftheHospitalTheBestDefense EldersburgresidentandemphysemapatientDonaldMaxsoneelsmoreempoweredthaneveraterworkingone-on-onewithCareransitionsCoachPamPhillipsR.N.F.C.N.PamandIwentovereverythingtogetherwhatmedicationsIneedtotakeandwhywhichdoctorsIneedtocallhowallmydierenttreatmentstietogetherandweputitallinmyPersonalHealthRecordsoIcouldalwaysreerbacktoitsaysMaxson.Tereassurancethatsomebodyislookingoutoryouisupliting.Itnudgesyoutodothethingsyouresupposedtodo.ItalsohelpedMaxsonuncovernewopportunitiestoimprovehishealth.DuringtheircoachingsessionsPhillipsrecom-mendedhecontactthehospitalspulmonaryrehabilitationprogramtohelphimcopewithhisongoingbreathingtroubles.IhadnoideatherehabprogramexisteduntilPammentioneditMaxsonadmits.SoImadethecallandgotstarted.Idef-nitelyeelhealthierbecauseoit.ForCoachPhillipsthemostimportantthingisthatMaxsontooktheinitiativetoenrollinthepulmonaryrehabprogramhimsel.Iwasjusthischeerleader.Hedidalltheworkshesays.IcouldpickupthephoneandcoordinateeverythingbutthatsnotgoingtohelpmypatientslearnhowtocareorthemselveswhenImnotthere.FellowcoachLaurieLuellenR.N.C.C.M.A.C.M.agrees.Wearetrainedasnursestobethepatientadvocatebutitisin-spiringtoseeourpatientsbecomingtheirownadvocatesshesays.Fewerandeweroourpatientsneedtoreturntothehospitalasaresult.AsVinceLombardiwouldprobablyagreethestrategyisclearlyawinningone.PicturedbelowprogramparticipantDonaldMaxson.OppositepagelefttorightCareTransitionsCoachesPamPhillipsR.N.F.C.N.andLaurieLuellenR.N.C.C.M.A.C.M.GetaFREEMedicationCardtobringtoeveryphysicianvisit.DownloadonenowatCarrollHospitalCenter.orgPatient-Formsorcall410-871-7000toreceiveacardbymail.www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org3 4HospitalNewsWinter2013QWhatisaheart-healthydietAAheart-healthydietisonethatislowinat.Tisinvolvesstayingawayrommanyhigh-atoodsincludingdairyproductseggsbuttercheesewholemilkredmeatbaconsausageandotherhigh-atporkproductsshorteningandmargarineandriedoods.Butyoudonthavetodepriveyoursel.Manyoodsareavail-ableinlow-atversionsincludingcheeseandmayonnaise.Eggwhitesareagreatalternativetowholeeggsasiscook-ingwitholiveoil.Whitemeatchickenandturkeyarebetterchoicesbutshisclearlythebest.Saltcanalsobeanotherissue.Ahigh-saltdietisnotidealespeciallyorpatientswithahistoryohighbloodpressureorcongestiveheartailure.Butorthoseespeciallyatriskorblockagesorheartattackstheatcomponentistheonethatmattersnotthesalt.QWhatarethefrststepstoimplementingaheart-healthydietASetlimitsoncertainoods.Someoodsshouldbeneveroodsandsomeshouldbeinmoderation.Neveroodsincludebaconsausagewingspepperonipizzariedshrimporchickenastoodcheeseburgerstheyarelledwithhugeamountsoat.Foodstobeeateninmoderationwouldincluderedmeatandeggseattheseoodsinsmalleramountsandinlower-atversionswheneverpossible.MakingthistransitioncanbedifcultorsomebutIrmlybelievethatthemoreapersonispronetoheartproblemsthebiggertheeortneedstobe.Ithinkthateveryonenomattertheirriskshouldeatalowat-diet.QWhatroledoesexerciseplayinhearthealthAExerciseshouldbeapartoeveryonesdayeveryday.Ithelpsburnoalototheatinsteadohavingthebodystoreit.Italsohelpscontrolweightandreducescholesterollevelsbloodpressureandtheoddsodevelopingblockages.Howeverkeepthisinmindevenpeoplewhoexercisecangetblockagesandhaveheartattacks.Alow-athealthydietanddailyexercisearebothkeytoprevention.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgHeart-Recipesoraheart-healthystuedcabbagerecipe.TePathtoBetterHeartHealthInaquestion-and-answersessionwithHospitalNewsEvanSelskyM.D.ofCarrollHealthGroupCardiologyprovidesguidanceonhowtostartdownthepathtobetterhearthealth.evanSlskyM.D.Cardiologist Asratedbywww.CarrollHospitalCenter.org5ItstimetorethinkwhatCarrollHospitalCentercandoforyouandyourfamily.Wedelivermorethanjustmedicalandsurgicalcare.Wegoaboveandbeyondtobringyouthelife-changingservicesyouneedtogetwellandstaywellfromdiseasemanagementeducationandnutritioncounselingtohealthylivingworkshopsandsupportgroups.Itswhymorecommunitymemberstrustuswiththeirhealthandwhatmakesusthestatesandtheregions1-rankedhospitalbyCareChexaratingserviceofTeDeltaGrouptimeandtimeagain.Asamplingofourrecentaccoladesincludes1inMarylandandtheRegionMarylandD.C.andNorthernVirginiaforOverallHospitalCareandOverallMedicalCare201320122011CareChexTop100inNationinOverallHospitalCareandOverallMedicalCareCareChexTop10percentinNationforCancerCareCardiacCareandStrokeCareCareChexTop100inNationforPatientSafetyGeneralSurgeryCareChex1inMarylandandTop25percentinNationforNursingCommunicationHospitalConsumerAssessmentofHealthcareProvidersandSystems-HCAHPSFirst-placewinneroftheBaltimoreBusinessJournals2012HealthiestEmployerscontesttoMarylandandtheregion.Delivering-rankedhospitalcareScanthisQRcodewithyourweb-enabledmobiledeviceorvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgAwardstoviewafulllistofourawardsandachievements. 6HospitalNewsWinter2013TherecoverywassocompleteithonestlyfeelslikeIneverhadsurgery.JoeRollins www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org7EvenafteraparticularlybrutalhitMcDanielCollegerunningbackJoeRollinsoftenhastoremindhimselfthathehadshouldersurgeryjustoneyearago.TerecoverywassocompleteithonestlyeelslikeIneverhadsurgerysaysthecollegejuniorandtwo-timefrst-teamall-conerencepick.Rollinsfrstnoticedsorenessinhisshoulderduringthe2011season.Tesorenesswasntacompletesurpriserunningbacksaresubjecttorepeatedull-speedhitsbutitquicklybecamebothersome.Initialtestsshoweddamagetotheshoulderjointandatornlabrum.AterconsultingwithSamuelMatzM.D.McDanielsheadteamphysicianandmedicaldirectorosportsmedicineatCarrollHospitalCenterRollinselectedtoholdoonsurgeryuntiltheseasonwasover.OnceootballseasonendedandhissurgerydatedrewnearhoweverRollinsstartedtogetnervous.IdneverhadsurgerybeoreandIwasworriedhowitwouldaectmygame.For-tunatelyDr.Matzwasveryhonestanduprontwithmeanddideverythinghecouldtomakemeeelcomortablehesays.ToughRollinshadundergoneanMRIpriortosurgerydur-ingtheoperationDr.MatzdiscoveredmoreextensivedamagetoRollinslabrumaringocartilageattachedtotheshouldersocket.ButthankstorecentadvancesinshoulderrepairtechniquesthediscoverydidnotimpactRollinsprognosis.Inthelastfveyearsourabilitytorepairmajorshoulderinju-rieshasdramaticallyimprovedexplainsDr.Matz.Aewyearsagoasurgerylikethiswouldhaverequiredahugeopeningintheshoulder.Nowwithminimallyinvasivearthroscopicrepairweonlyusetinyincisions.Atersurgerythehardworkorehabilitationbegan.Ialwayssaythatyoucanbethegreatestsurgeonintheworldbutorasurgerylikethistobeasuccesstheathleteneedstohaveapositiveattitudeaboutrehabilitation.IttakesmonthsodisciplinesaysDr.Matz.Rollinsollowedarigorousrehabilitationscheduleduringthespringandsummermonthsandfnishedthe2012seasonrankedfrstintheCentennialConerencewith1243rushingyards.HescurrentlythirdonMcDanielsall-timecareerrush-inglistwith3267yards.IknewJoewasthekindoathletewhowoulddoeverythingheneededtodotomakeaullrecoverysaysDr.Matz.Butitsstillprettyamazingthathemadefrst-teamall-conerenceagainthisyear.IgivehimandtheathletictrainersatMcDanielalotocredit.Arthroscopicshouldersurgeryisnotjustorcollegeandproessionalathletesamateursandweekendwarriorsaregoodcandidatestoo.FormerfrefghterandavidsotballplayerJudyArchieoaneytowncametoCarrollHealthGrouporthopaedicsurgeonYatinPatelM.D.complainingopainandlimitedmotioninherrightshoulder.Te40-year-oldhadrecentlyswitchedtoplayingfrstbasebecauseshecouldnolongermakelongthrowsromtheout-feld.LikeRollinsArchiehadatornlabrumwhichDr.Patelrepairedarthroscopically.TearthroscopicmethodoerssmallerincisionslesspainandmuscledissectionandaneasierrecoveryDr.Patelexplains.ToughJudyhadamedium-sizerepairshehealedveryquicklyandgotagoodrangeomotionback.Dr.Patelwasgreat.Hewasntaget-in-and-get-outtypeosurgeonhetookhistimeandwasveryconcernedaboutmyliestylesaysArchie.HesaiditwouldbeabouteightmonthsbeoreIcouldplaysotballagainbutIwasbackinsix.OppositepageinsetSamuelMatzM.D.medicaldirectorofsportsmedicineatCarrollHospitalCenter.AboveYatinPatelM.D.CarrollHealthGrouporthopaedicsurgeon.RunningBackandBetterThanEverLivingwithJointPainGetaFREEJointScreeningwithourOrthopaedicsteam.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgScreeningsfordates. 8HospitalNewsWinter2013BuildingaLastingLegacyforfuturegenerationsAsnativeCarrollCountiansBridgeBuildersWayneandBonnieLockardsawCarrollHospitalCentertransformfromasmallcommunityhospitalopenedin1961tothenationallyrecognizedtop-ratedmedicalcenteritistoday.TeLockardshaveaspecialappreciationandrespectorthehospitala-terhavingpersonalcontactwithstaandBoardmembersthroughtheyears.WayneisproudtohaveservedonanumberocommitteesaswellasthehospitalsgoverningBoardoDirectorsrom1968tohisretirementin2008.Weeeltrulyortunatelivinginthisbeautiulstill-ruralcommunitythatisservedbythisstate-o-the-artmedicalacilitysaytheLockards.Westronglybelieveweshouldshareournancialblessingswiththoseinstitu-tionsthatcontributesomuchtothequalityanddesirabilityoourbelovedcommunityandCarrollHospitalCenterisatthetopoourlist.YoucanbecomeaBridgeBuilderbymakingaprovisioninyourwillestab-lishingacharitablegitannuityortrustordesignatingCarrollHospitalCenterorCarrollHospiceasabeneciaryoyourestateretirementplaninsurancepolicyCDorbankaccount.JoinBonnieandWayneasBridgeBuildersandcreatealastinglegacyoruturegenerations.FormoreinformationcontacttheCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationat410-871-6200orvisitCarrollHospitalFnd.org.LucindaPuterbaughR.N.2012AssociateoftheYearCongratulationstoCarrollHospicenurseLucindaPuterbaughR.N.forbeingnamedthe2012AssociateoftheYearatthehospitalsannualrecogni-tiondinnerinOctober.LucindareceivedtheawardorherinnovativewayoraisingundsorCarrollHospicewhilehonoringthememoryothehospicepatientwhomadeitallpossible.LucindaacceptedagenerousgitoanextensivebeadcollectionrompatientMichaelMcShaneonhospicesbehalthenshecratedbraceletsromthosebeadstosellasahospiceundraiser.MichaelandhiswieHelenullysupportedtheideaandin2012morethan6000wasraisedromthejewelrysales.LucindatrulyexempliesallaspectsoourSPIRIvaluessaysLeslieSimmonsR.N.B.S.N.M.A.executivevicepresidentandchieoperatingofcerreerringtotheorganiza-tionsocusonserviceperormanceinnovationrespectintegrityandteamwork.Shehasexcellentcommunicationskillsandexhibitscompassionandinnovation.Sheistrulydeser-vingothisaward. ItstartedwithasimpleideaforimprovingcommunityhealthwhatifwecouldcareforourcommunitymembersbeforetheygotsickNowthatideahasevolvedintotheinnovativenewTevisCenterforWellnesssettoopenatCarrollHospitalCenterinfall2014withfundsraisedinpartbytheCampaigntoCureComfortAlways.Designedtopreventillnessmanagediseaseandpromotetotalwellnessthenewcenterwillbeacomprehensivedestinationorcommunitymemberstogettheinormationandtoolstheyneedtoleadabalancedandhealthyliestyle.Amenitieswillincludeacommunityandstaeducationconerencecenteraresourcelibrarywithwebaccessande-bookscounselingandcarenavigationservicescomplemen-taryhealthservicessuchasmassagetherapyandacupuncturereeandlow-costhealthscreeningssupportgroupsprivatehealthandwellnesscoachingandawellnessboutique.Tecenterwillalsotakeitsmissionontheroadprovidingmobi-lizedservicesinphysiciansofcescommunitycentersschoolsandotherlocationsthroughouttheregion.TecenterhasbeennamedtohonortheworkandgenerosityocommunitymembersJackandBethTeviswhohaveprovidedmorethan25yearsofvolunteerleadershipanda1milliongittotheCampaigntoCureComortAlways.ConstructionUpDATeThegroundbreakingceremonyfortheWilliamE.KahlertRegionalCancerCenterandtheTevisCenterforWell-nesstookplaceinlateFebruary.TheRichardN.DixonBuildingparkinglotwillbecloseduntilconstructioniscompleted.ToaccesstheCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationTheWomensPlaceHumanResourcesandotherdepartmentsofthehospitallocatedintheDixonBuildingpleaseutilizethemainentranceofthehospital.AdditionalsignswillhelpvisitorsnavigatetoprogramslocatedontheDixonsideofcampus.ParkingfortheBillingsleaMedicalBuildingandtheCharlesO.FisherMedicalBuildingwillnotbeaffected.FisherMedicalBuildingvisitorsareencouragedtousetheparkinggarageoffofStonerAvenuebehindtheFisherBuilding.Thegaragehasanelevatorforeasyaccesstothemedicalsuites.Thankyouforyourpatiencewhileweexpandourservicestobetterserveourcommunity.www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org9NewTevisCenterforWellnessAnnounced CharityCareFinancialAssistanceUncompensatedCare...........2902549Mission-DrivenHealthServicesPhysicianSupportActivities................................7011138Hospice...............................................................394854AccessCarrollFreeClinicortheUninsured.......270199CommunityHealthServicesEducationScreeningsSupportGroupsandCallCenter....................................................2071657Community-BuildingActivitiesTePartnershiporaHealthierCarrollCountyInc.........................................................520593EducationHealthProessionalsNursesPhysiciansOther....................................543703CommunityContributionsCashandIn-Kind................................................286175CommunityBeneftOperations............................62060MedicaidDefcitAssessmentNet.......................855468TOTALCommunityBeneft................................14918396CommunitybeneftsarehealthandwellnessservicesCarrollHospitalCenterprovidestoaddresscriticalneedsinthecommunityotenwithlittletonocompensation.Theseservicesincludehealthcaretovulnerableorunderservedpeoplepublichealthprogramsandhealtheducationscreeningandpreventionservices.WhydowedothisTheanswerissimpleSinceouroundingCarrollHospitalCenterhasalwaysbeenahospitalbuiltbythecommunityorthecommunity.Thatmeanswearecommittedtodeliveringthecarethatisneededwhereveritisneededinourcommunity.WerehonoredtosharesomeothehighlightsothisyearsCommunityBeneftReportwithyou.AHsalBhCFrhCTe2012CommunityBeneftReport2012CommunityBeneFitRepoRt10HospitalNewsWinter2013 www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org11LosetoWinWellnessChallengeSHowSpARtiCipAntStHeweigHtogoodHeAltHItsnosecretthatobesityisoneoourcommunitysandourcountrysbiggesthealthcrises.Inactnearly70percentoallMarylandadultsareoverweightorobese.ThatswhyCarrollHospitalCentercreatedthesemi-annualLosetoWinWellnessChallengea12-weekprogramdesignedtohelpcommunitymembersshedtheextrapoundsandkeepthemobylearninghealthyexerciseandeatinghabits.OeredinpartnershipwithMartinsFoodMarketandlocalathleticclubstheChallengeprovidesparticipantswithweeklycoachingmeetingsa12-weekmembershiptoalocalftnessacilityandacomprehensivepre-andpost-programhealthevaluation.Thewinter2012sessionwasanoverwhelmingsuccess.Ninetypercentotheparticipantscompletedtheprogramand60percentoenrolleeslost10ormorepoundswhilealsoreducingtheircholesterollevels.2012CommunityBeneFitRepoRtprcrharhaFReebrssrscrga17frasfcasacas.OutreachProgramspumpupCARdiovASCulARdiSeASeAwAReneSSHeartdiseaseandstrokearethenumberoneandnumberthreecausesodeathinCarrollCountyrespectively.AtCarrollHospitalCenterweintendtochangethosestatistics.ThroughouttheyearthehospitaloersaullrosterocardiovasculareducationalprogramsandservicesincludingbloodpressurescreeningscardiacassessmentsheartattackandstrokewarningsignsworkshopsandourHeartotheMatterhearthealtheducationseriesbothoncampusandatconvenientsitesaroundthecommunity.ThehospitalalsohostsHeartHealthMontheveryFebruaryamonthlongawarenesscampaigneaturingspecialeventsandpromotionalactivitiesdesignedtoputthespotlightonheart-healthyliving.Infscalyear201247communitymemberscompletedcardiacassessmentsand66participantsattendedourHeartotheMatterclasses.Thehospitalalsoperormedmorethan1540reebloodpressurescreeningsthroughoutCarrollCounty. CarrollHospitalCenterisproudtopartnerwiththeAmericanCancerSocietyinitseffortstoenrollvolunteersfortheCancerPreventionStudy-3CPS-3.Thisstudywillhelpresearchersbetterunderstandthegeneticenvironmentalandlifestylefactorsthatcauseorpreventcancer.ThislandmarkresearchstudyoftheAmericanCancerSocietycouldchangethefaceofcancerforthisandfuturegenerations.ThefamousCPS-1studywhichestablishedthelinkbetweensmokingandlungcancertookplaceinthe1950swhilerecentCPS-2findingshavelinkedobesitytocancerrisk.Morethan150000volunteersnationwidehavealreadyenrolledinCPS-3butthestudyseeksadiversegoalof300000people.TobeeligibleyoumustbeBetweenages30and65NeverbeendiagnosedwithcancerexceptsquamouscellorbasalcellcarcinomaWillingtomakealong-termcommitmentinvolvingperiodicfollow-upsurveysathomeforthenext20to30yearsCarrollHospitalCenterisofferingtwodatesforthestudyFridayMarch151130a.m.3p.m.andSaturdayMarch1610a.m.1230p.m.ThestudywillalsotakeplaceonadditionaldatesatMTBankinMountAiryFourSeasonsSportsComplexinHampsteadandMerrittAthleticClubinEldersburg.ToscheduleyourappointmentforthestudyortofindoutmoreinformationvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgCPS3.RadiothontobenefitRelayforLifeCarrollHospitalCenterispleasedtopartnerwithWTTR-AM1470andtheAmericanCancerSocietyCarrollCountyforaRadiothontak-ingplaceFridayMarch8.WTTR-AM1470willbroadcastlivefromthehospitalsmainlobbyfrom7a.m.to7p.m.thatday.MoneyraisedfromtheeventwillbenefitCarrollHospitalCen-tersRelayforLifeteam.RelayforLifeistheAmericanCancerSocietyssignaturefundraiser.Wewelcomeyoutotuneinorstopbytohelpusinthefightagainstcancer.VisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgRadiothonformoreinformation.CommunityVolunteersNeededforAmericanCancerSocietyStudyHelpshapethefutureofcancersupportservicesthroughabriefsurveyCarrollHospitalCenterisdedicatedtoprovidingourpatientswiththebestcarepossible.Todosowecontinuallyassesstheneedsandexpectationsofourcommunity.Yourfeedbackisessentialinhelpingustodeterminehowcurrentservicesareworkingandwhatservicesareimportanttoyouinthefuture.IfyoucurrentlyhavecancerorhavehadcancerinthepastpleasevisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgCancer-SurveyandcompleteashortsurveybyApril302013.ThankyouforhelpingusshapethefutureofcancercareatCarrollHospitalCenter.12HospitalNewsWinter2013 OntheBoardwww.CarrollHospitalCenter.org13JohnSteersM.D.andLarryvanSantSr.JoinHospitalBoardofDirectorsTeCarrollHospitalCenterBoardoDirectorsrecentlyappointedtwonewmembers.JohnSteersM.D.generalsurgeonalongtimehospitalafliateandsupporterhashelpedadvancethehospitalsabilitytoprovideoutstandingcarebyembracingkeytechnologiesincludingelectronichealthrecordsandthedaVinciSurgicalSystem.IgrewupinCarrollCountyandamasecondgenerationphysicianheresaysDr.Steers.Ilookorwardtotheopportunitytocontributetothehospitalscontinuedsuccess.AmemberothehospitalsFoundationBoardorusteesLarryVanSantSr.isalocalbusinessleaderandavidcommunitysupporter.HecurrentlyservesasgeneralmanagerorVanSantBGEHomeandvicepresidentobusinessdevelopmentorConstellationEnergyBuildingSystemsinBaltimore.Tisappointmentisatremendoushonor.AteryearsoassistingintheundraisingeortsothehospitalontheFoundationBoardInowwelcomethechancetolendmyexpertiseintheoverallperormanceandgovernanceothehospitalhesays.TeCarrollHospitalCenterFoundationwhichoverseesundraisingeortstoensurethehospitalcancontinuetomeetthehealthandwellnessneedsothecommunitywelcomedthreeprominentbusinessleaderstoitsBoardorustees.MartyBurnsisaoundingpartneroVisitingAngelsLivingAssistanceServicesoCarrollandHow-ardCountiesanagencythatisamongthelargestandhighestproducinginthenationalVisitingAngelsranchisesystem.BurnsservedmanyyearsintheU.S.ArmyReserveandhehasbeenanactivehospitalcommitteememberandsponsorotheCarrollGolClassicsince2008.FellownewboardmembererenceMcGrathisaleadingprivatesecurityexpertandlongtimeseniorexecutiveintheeld.HecurrentlyservesaspresidentoSecuritasSecurityServicesUSAMid-AtlanticRegionadivisionothenationsandtheworldslargestprivatesecurityrm.TetwoarejoinedbyerrySmacka34-yearresidentoCarrollCounty.SmackistheounderandowneroerrysaganditleServiceLLCatwo-timewinnerotheCarrollCountySmallBusinessotheYearAwardwithlocationsinWestminsterEldersburganeytownOwingsMillsandColumbia.Allthreememberswillserveatleastatwo-yearterm.PicturedtoptobottomMartyBurnsTerenceMcGrathandTerrySmack.FoundationBoardWelcomesTreeNewMembers Registrationisrequiredforallclassesandprogramswiththeexceptionofsupportgroupsunlessotherwiseindicated.ToregisterorformoreinformationpleasecallHealthAccessat410-871-7000orregisteronlineatCarrollHospitalCenter.org.Allfeesarenon-refundable.CalendarSupportGroupsAllsupportgroupsareprovidedfreeofcharge.SupportGroupsBereavementSupportGroupsCall410-871-7231formoreinformationonanyofourbereavementsupportgroups.BramntLunchonOpentoanyadultwhohasexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.LastTuesdayofeachmonthNoonCall410-871-7231forlocation.GladvallyGrifSuortGrouOpentoanyadultwhohasexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.ThirdThursdayofeachmonth2304p.m.GladeValleyCenterGenesisHealthCare56W.FrederickSt.WalkersvilleRegistrationrequired.pathwaysBramntOpentoadultswhohaveexperiencedthedeathofalovedone.ThirdWednesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceptLossAddressingtheemotionalissuesandcopingstrategiesconcerningthedeathofapet.HeldquarterlyonSaturdays1030a.m.NoonCarrollHospiceCall410-871-7231formoreinformation.Registrationrequired.WidowsOpentowomenwhosespousehasdied.FirstTuesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceWidowrsOpentomenwhosespousehasdied.FirstTuesdayofeachmonth6308p.m.CarrollHospiceBramntprogramsforChildrnCall410-871-7231fordetails.14HospitalNewsWinter2013A.W.A.K.e.Forindividualsaffectedwithsleepapnea.WednesdayMay179p.m.ShipleyClassroomRegistrationpreferred.AdultDiabtsMondaysApril1May6andJune378p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomBrastCancrSecondTuesdayofeachmonth7830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomBrastfdingSuortThursdaysexceptholidaysNoon1p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomCancrSuortGrouMenwomenandcaregiverswelcome.FirstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonthexceptholidays7830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomICanCoExerciseandCancerMeetsduringtheregularcancersupportgroup.WednesdayApril37830p.m.OutpatientCenterClassroomRegistrationrequired.CargirsToWhomitMattrsCaregiversarewelcometobringthosetowhomtheyprovidecare.SecondTuesdayofeachmonthMarch12April9andMay144530p.m.CarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilities125StonerAve.WestminsterCrohnsColitisCo-sponsoredbytheCrohnsColitisFoundationofAmerica.TuesdaysMarch12andJune1178p.m.ShipleyClassroomFibromyalgiaArthritisCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.GlutnFrYouTuesdaysFebruary26andMay21630730p.m.ShipleyClassroomRegistrationrequired.LymhdmaCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.MultilSclrosisSecondMondayofeachmonthexceptDecember10a.m.1230p.m.CarrollHospiceMeetingSpace292StonerAve.WestminsterOstomySecondWednesdayofeachmonthexceptAugust78p.m.TheOutpatientCenterparkinsonsDisasThursdaysMarch28April25andMay232330p.m.ShipleyClassroomprostatCancrMantoManCo-sponsoredbytheAmericanCancerSociety.SecondWednesdayofeveryothermonthMarch13andMay868p.m.ShipleyClassroomSeemorecalendarlistingsbyvisitingCarrollHositalCntr.orgclickonClassRgistration. www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org15PlanningforParenthoodBrastfdigPrepareforapositivebreastfeedingexperienceincludingbenefitsandtechniqueshandlingcommonbreastfeedingconcernsbreastpumpsandmore.TuesdaysMarch19April16May14andJune186309p.m.ShipleyClassroom30percoupleChildbirthRviwForthosewhohavepreviouslyattendedachildbirthpreparationclassandneedareviewoflaboranddeliveryincludingcopingtechniques.Callformoreinformation.FamilyBirthlacToursToursofTheFamilyBirthplaceareheldtwiceamonthandareofferedaspartofthePreparedChildbirthprograms.ToregisterforatournotaffiliatedwithaparticularclasscallHealthAccessat410-871-7000fordatesandtimes.prardChildbirthClassOfferspreparationforameaningfulknowl-edgeablechildbirthexperiencetaughtbyacertifiedinstructor.Relaxationandbreathingtechniquesareanintegralpartoftheprogram.TuesdayThursday69p.m.3nightsMarch57and12April24and9April30May2and7June46and11ShipleyClassroom70percoupleprardChildbirthWkdExpectantparentswithbusyschedulesmaywanttoattendaweekendofchildbirthpreparation.Friday69p.m.Saturday9a.m.3p.m.April26and27June21and22ShipleyClassroom100percoupleincludeslunchvoucheronSaturday.SafStartFornewandexpectantparentsgrandparentsandcaregivers.Learnaboutinfantsafetyincludingchild-proofingpoisonpreventioncarseatsafetySIDSCPRandchokingrescueforinfantslessthanoneyearofage.Notacertificationclass.ThursdaysMarch21May166309p.m.ShipleyClassroom50percoupleincludesInfantCPRAnytimeKit.A.W.A.K.e.SlAwarssDayWednesdayMarch62308p.m.CarrollHospitalCenterMainLobbyBrakfastwiththDititiaPre-DiabetesWhatYouNeedtoKnowWednesdayMay2291030a.m.TaneytownProfessionalCenter417EastBaltimoreSt.TaneytownFreeincludeslightbreakfast.ChmothrayAOvrviwFreeCall410-871-6161fordatesandtimes.eatigDisordrsWhatYoundtoKowWednesdayMarch6Noon1p.m.MondayMarch1856p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeFightBackAgaistCacrJoinintheAmericanCancerSocietysthirdCancerPreventionStudyCPS-3.FridayMarch151130a.m.3p.m.SaturdayMarch1610a.m.1230p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeFormoreinformationvisitCancer.orgCPS3HartofthMattreducatioSrisOver-the-CounterMedicationsSupplementsTuesdayApril1678p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeGuidedImageryHeartHealthTuesdayJune1878p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeJoitRlacmtsWhatYoundtoKowPresentedbyMichaelAnvariM.D.orthopaedics.FridayMay1023p.m.ShipleyClassroomFreeLookGoodFlBttrProgramtohelpwomencopewiththeappear-ance-relatedsideeffectsofchemotherapy.MondaysMarch18andJune1713p.m.MondaysApril15andMay1357p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeCall410-871-6161toregister.LymhdmaRducYourRiskWednesdaysMarch27andMay22530630p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreepligthOioWomChroicSymtomsWednesdayMarch13Noon1p.m.TheWomensPlaceFreeLivingWell...TakeChargeofYourHealthWednesdaysApril10May221330p.m.TheOutpatientCenteratCarrollHospitalCenterDoyouhavearthritisdiabeteshighbloodpressureoranotherchronicconditionThisfreeseven-weekprogramcanhelpyousuccessfullymanageyourhealthandgetthemostoutoflife.Participantswillmakeweeklyactionplansshareexperi-encesandhelpeachothersolveproblemstheyfacewhilecreatingandimplementingtheirself-managementprograms.Topicsincludemanagingmedicationscommunicatingwithyourhealthcareproviderfutureplanningrelaxationmethodsnutritionexerciseanddealingwithfrustration.Registrationisrequired.Thisprogramopentoadults18yearsorolderandtheircaregiversissponsoredbytheCarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilitiesaMarylandAccessPointSite.FormoreinformationortoregisterpleasecalltheCarrollCountyBureauofAgingandDisabilitiesat410-386-3800.HealthyLiving 16HospitalNewsWinter2013SpecialServicesToscheduleanappointmentforanyofourservicescallHealthAccessat410-871-7000.HotStoeBodyMassage80for60-minutemassageIfatMassageForbabiesage3weeksto6monthsandoneorbothparents.Firstsession70includesinstructionmassageoilbookAdditionalsession55ItegrativeReflexology45for30minutes70for60minutesCall410-871-6161forinformation.IpLLaserServicesHairremovaltreatmentofrosaceaspiderveinsonthefaceandskinpigmentations.Call410-871-6161formoreinformationincludingourspringtreatmentpackagespecials.JaaeseHotStoeFacialMassage50for30-minutemassageLymhedemaTreatmetServicesCall410-871-6161forinformationandappointments.MassageGeneralpregnancycancerandmastectomymassage.20for15minutes45for30minutes70for60minutes95for90minutesReiki70for60-minutetreatment45for30-minutetreatmentTheResourceCeterAcomprehensivehealthlibrary.OpenMondayFriday830a.m.5p.m.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.AcuuctureByappointmentonly.Initialtreatment130Follow-upvisit75CommunityAcupunctureIntake40Communityfollow-upvisits22AromatherayMassageSurroundyourselfinthearomaofyourchoicefromoneofthetherapistsessentialoilblendsandsootheawaystressandtension.75persessionTheBoutiqueatTheWomesplaceAboutiquespecializinginmerchandiseforwomenwithcancer.TheWomensPlaceChargesapply.Limitedquantitiesofwigsandheadcoveringsareavailablefreeofcharge.Byappointmentonly.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.TheBreastCeterAcomprehensiveresourceforwomenpendingadiagnosisorinanystageofbreastcancer.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.CacernavigatioServicesAfreecomprehensiveresourceformenandwomenpendingadiagnosisorinanystageofcancer.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.CacernutritioalServicesCall410-871-6161formoreinformation.GeeticCouseligInpartnershipwithUniversityofMarylandGreenebaumCancerCenter.Servicesareavailableforcancerpatientsandthoseatriskforthedisease.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.AllMindandBodyclassesandprogramsareheldatTheWomensPlace.AuricularAcuuctureFridayApril19Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlaceMii-MassageDayWednesdaysMarch27April24May22andJune26Byappointmentonly.20for15minutes45for30minutesToolKitforRecoveryBreastCacerForbreastcancerpatientswhohavecompletedtreatment.SaturdayMarch210a.m.2p.m.35perpersonShipleyClassroomLimitedfinancialassistancemaybeavailablethroughTheRedDevilsgrant.Call410-871-6161formoreinformation.Yoga8weeksThursdaysMarch14May2PrenatalYoga430520p.m.Physicianconsentrequired.ContinuingYoga530645p.m.BeginningYoga7815p.m.89perpersonThursdaysMay9June27PrenatalYoga430520p.m.Physicianconsentrequired.BeginningYoga530645p.m.ContinuingYoga7815p.m.89perpersonMindandBodyRegistrationisrequiredforallclassesandprogramswiththeexceptionofsupportgroupsunlessotherwiseindicated.ToregisterorformoreinformationpleasecallHealthAccessat410-871-7000orregisteronlineatCarrollHospitalCenter.org.Allfeesarenon-refundable.CalendarSupportGroupsTobaccoCessationStoUsigTobaccoforLife5weeksLearnstrategiesforquittinganddevelopinghealthynewhabits.Co-sponsoredbytheCarrollCountyHealthDepartment.ThursdaysApril25May2368p.m.CarrollCountyHealthDepartment290SouthCenterSt.WestminsterFreeJustforKidsBabysittigCpRInthistwo-partcourseparticipantswilllearnhowtocreateasafeenvironmentforchildrenplusappropriatewaystokeepchildrenoccu-pied.InstructiononhowtohandleemergenciesaswellasCPRtrainingisincluded.Participantsmustbeatleast12yearsold.WednesdayJune269a.m.1p.m.ThursdayJune279a.m.1p.m.ShipleyClassroom60perpersonIAmSecialSibligprearatioprogramOfferschildrenages3to7anopportunitytoprepareforthearrivalofanewbabyinyourfamilyandtofeelspecialaboutbecomingabigbrotherorsister.SundaysApril14andJune91303p.m.ShipleyClassroom15perchild www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org17ScreeningsBloodprssurScrigsRegistrationnotrequired.FreeCarrollHospitalCenterMainLobbyMondaysMarch4April1May6June3andJuly134p.m.NewWindsorPostOfficeTuesdaysMarch5April2May7June4andJuly2101130a.m.SykesvillePostOfficeMondaysMarch25April29May20June24andJuly2911a.m.NoonWestminsterPostOfficeMondaysMarch4April1May6June3andJuly112p.m.CardiacAssssmtsIncludesheightweightcholesterolglucoserestingEKGbodyfatanalysisandpersonalizedreport.ThursdayApril4TuesdayApril16SaturdayApril27Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlace25perpersonDiabtsScrigWednesdayMay15810a.m.Byappointmentonly.TaneytownProfessionalCenter417EastBaltimoreSt.TaneytownFreeJoitothrthakhiConductedbyYatinPatelM.D.orthopaedics.MondayMay6Byappointmentonly.TaneytownProfessionalCenter417EastBaltimoreSt.TaneytownFreeKHiConductedbyDavidSilberM.D.orthopaedics.ThursdaysMarch7andMay2ConductedbyMichaelAnvariM.D.orthopaedics.FridayApril12Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlaceFreenutritioalChck-UforHalthWednesdayMarch20andMay15Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlace25perpersonOstoorosisConductedbyAdvancedRadiology.TuesdaysMarch5andMay7Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlaceFreeSkiCacrAlldatesbyappointmentonly.FreeConductedbyLawrenceFeldmanM.D.dermatology.ThursdayMay9TaneytownProfessionalCenter417EastBaltimoreSt.TaneytownMondayMay20CarrollHealthGroupPrimaryCareSouthCarrollMedicalOffices1380ProgressWaySuite100EldersburgConductedbyJurisGermanasM.D.dermatology.WednesdayMay22TheWomensPlaceSortsnutritioWednesdaysApril17andJune19Byappointmentonly.TheWomensPlace25perpersonvascularviConductedbyKristianHochbergM.D.vascularsurgery.ThursdaysMarch28April25May9andJune6TheWomensPlace99forvascularscreeningFreeforveinscreeningCPRHalthcarproidrCpRIitialThisclassisforhealthcareprofessionalsandprofessionalrescuers.Atwo-yearcardfromtheAHAwillbeissuedaftersuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.MondayApril15June178a.m.1p.m.ShipleyClassroom80perpersonHalthcarproidrCpRRwalThisclassisforhealthcareprofessionalsandprofessionalrescuerswhohaveacurrentAHAHealthcareProviderCard.Atwo-yearcardfromtheAHAwillbeissuedaftersuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.WednesdayMarch27Noon4p.m.WednesdayMay298a.m.NoonShipleyClassroom64perpersonHartCodBLSAnalternativetothetraditionalBLSclassthisAmericanHeartAssociationBLSe-learningprogramisnowbeingofferedasanoptiontorenewyourHealthcareProviderCPR.Call410-871-7000formoreinformation.AuxiliarySrigFashioShowTobenefitthenewWilliamE.KahlertRegionalCancerCenter.ThursdayApril2511a.m.2p.m.MartinsWestminsterForticketsorsponsorshipopportunitiescall410-871-7280orvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgFashion-ShowBabyexoSaturdayApril13830a.m.1p.m.CarrollHospitalCenterMainLobbyFormoreinformationortoregistercall410-871-7000orvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.org.TastofCarrollTobenefitCarrollHospice.MondayMay669p.m.GerstellAcademyFinksburgForsponsorshipopportunitiesormoreinformationcall410-871-7220orvisitCarrollHospice.org.SpecialEventsthursdayApril2511a..-2p..marinswesinsertickes35perpersonFeaturingrafflesvendorsalesbyTheCandyStriperGiftShopandmuchmore.AllproceedsbenefitthenewWilliamE.KahlertRegionalCancerCenter.ForticketsvisitCarrollHospitalCenter.orgFashion-Showorcall410-871-7280.OhthePlacesWeWillGoAuxiliarySpringFashionSho CarrollHealthGroupisanafliateoCarrollHospitalCenter.tofndaCarrollHealhgroupphysiciancall410-871-6502orvisiCarrollHealhgroup.com.200MemorialAvenueWestminsterMaryland21157With50healthcareproessionalsin26ofcelocationsthroughoutthecountyCarrollHealthGroupsamilyopracticescanservevirtuallyalloyourhealthcareneeds.Ourspecialtiesincludeweveoyoucovered.nPrimaryCarenCardiologynendoCrinologyngeneralSurgerynneurologynneuroSurgeryMondayMay669p.m.GerstellAcademyVIPreceptionwithchocolatierJoshuaRosenSamplesfrom30restaurantsandwineriesAlargesilentauctionMusicalentertainmentbyeEricByrdTrioTicketsgoonsaleApril1.Call410-871-6200orvisitCarrollHospice.orgTaste-of-Carrollformoreinformation.14thAnnualBeneftingCarrollHospiceSAVETHEDATEFromtoplefttorightKatharinePriceM.D.ErnestoMendozaM.D.KristianHochbergM.D.G.PanisriRaoM.D.RadhikaKunaM.D.andJamesDickeM.D.nobStetriCSgyneCologynorthoPaediCSSPortSmediCinenotolaryngologyearnoSeandthroatnPediatriCSnVaSCularSurgery