- What to Expect?An echo is painless and there's usually no preparation on your part. We apply gel to your chest to help sound waves reach your heart. We move a transducer (wand-like device) around on your chest.The transducer connects to a computer that transmits ultrasound waves into your chest, and the waves bounce or echo back. The computer converts the echoes into pictures of your heart.ScreeningConditions/Services/Treatments PageCardiac imaging tests allow your doctor to get a clear picture of your heart and blood vessels. This allows us to see how your heart is working.Our heart specialists use the most advanced cardiac imaging technology to monitor, diagnose, and treat you. Here's an overview of a common cardiac imaging test.EchocardiogramOften called an echo, this test uses sound waves to create live pictures of your heart. Your doctor can see the size and shape of your heart, plus how blood pumps through the valves and chambers.Who gets an echocardiogram?An echo helps diagnose or monitor problems with your heart or heart valves and checks their severity.
- General Page - Tier 1*Luminis Health uses a third party event registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the event registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy. , Screening and Prevention ProgramsFree Breast and Cervical ScreeningsYearly breast exams, mammograms and Pap screenings can help detect breast and cervical problems early - when they are most treatable. We are making it easier for many women in the area to access these life-saving screenings!Women in Maryland may qualify for free breast exams, mammograms and Pap tests if they meet the following requirements:Maryland residentWomen ages 40 or olderUninsured, underinsured, or insured but not screenedLimited incomeFor more information or to register, contact us at 301-552-7724.Free ColonoscopyColorectal cancer is often preventable and curable. However, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. To help address this concern, Doctors Community Medical Center provides free colonoscopies. Community members may qualify for free colonoscopies if they meet specific program requirements:Prince George’s County residentsAge 50 or olderAge 50 or younger with a family history of colorectal cancerUninsured or underinsuredAll colonoscopies are performed by experienced gastroenterologists at Doctors Community Medical Center.For more information, please call 301-552-7705 or 301-324-4968.Free MammogramsEarly breast cancer detection saves lives. With regular breast screenings, you can detect breast cancer earlier – when it is most treatable.Doctors Community Medical Center for Comprehensive Breast Care is dedicated to accurately diagnosing and effectively treating women who have breast cancer. If you answer yes to the following questions, you may be eligible for a FREE mammogram.Are you a Prince George’s County resident?Are you uninsured, underinsured or low-income?Are you between the ages of 40 and 65?If you meet these criteria, call us today to schedule your appointment.Contact: For more information, please call 301-552-8524.Diabetes Prevention ProgramDesigned to help you understand diabetes and give you tips and tools to keep those lifestyle changes in your regular routine, this 12-month, medically supervised program will help you: Learn to eat more healthfullyIncorporate moderate physical activityManage stressStay motivatedSolve problems that can get in the way of your healthy lifestyleFor more information and to register please contact the Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center at 240-696-5025. Register on Eventbrite. Once registered please print and complete enrollment forms and fax to us at 301-552-7882, or you may email them to [email protected] more information and to register please contact the Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center at 240-696-5025.
- SpecialtyWhat we do We are a diverse group of board-certified general surgeons and physician assistants, many with fellowships in minimally invasive surgery or surgical critical care, providing comprehensive inpatient care for common urgent and emergent surgical conditions at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) with 24/7 coverage . Types of problems we treat can include: Appendicitis Gallbladder disease Perforated ulcers Small bowel or colon problems Soft tissue infections And many others... Additionally, we offer specialized outpatient wound care at our wound care center. What to expect Our Acute Care Surgery group works as a team to care for patients at both facilities. Some patients that we see do not need surgery, but still benefit from surgical expertise involved in their care. It is likely that over the course of your stay you will meet many members of our attending surgical staff, as we all treat any patient as our own, even if our partner performed the operation. Additionally, we work with General Surgery residents at both locations. These are physicians in training and work with our team to care for patients. During your stay, you are likely to be seen by our team at various points in the day to advance your care as appropriate. We work closely with many other teams in the hospital including internal medicine, infectious disease, gastroenterology, radiology, etc. to care for complex patients. We are dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes and committed to education, teaching and mentoring the next generation of general surgery residents from Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Howard University, as well as medical students from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. Follow up care To continue to optimize patient outcomes after surgery, we offer in person and virtual visits for your post operative follow up appointments. At follow up appointments we continue to provide comprehensive care to assess for ongoing post operative complications, manage wounds and make appropriate referrals to other surgical subspecialties as indicated. We have in person office time availability at LHAAMC on Monday afternoons and at LHDCMC on Wednesday all day. Telehealth options are available for our patients who have had laparoscopic procedures on Tuesdays all day. Our providers travel to both locations to accommodate our growing practice. FMLA Forms If you have FMLA forms that need to be completed please fax to #240-965-4417, upload thru MyChart, or drop off at the office. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns at, (443) 481-6699 . Financial Assistance Please click this link to visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more about your options. Grateful Patient Are you a patient of Luminis Health Acute Care Surgery and appreciative of the care you received? Please take a moment to consider honoring your caregiver. Please click this link to visit our Foundation website to learn how you can help us continue to enhance our patient care efforts. Thank you for your support. Each gift is special and unique. Together, your gifts make a difference for our entire community.
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Chemotherapy?Facing cancer treatment can be tough. But we are right by your side with expert, compassionate care. We offer:The expertise you need. We're certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI), which recognizes the delivery of high-quality care to patients. Plus, our nurses are Oncology Certified Nurses, a certification that signifies their specialized knowledge in caring for cancer patients.Infusion therapy in a peaceful, private setting. Our Infusion Center is a quiet place to receive chemo, hormone therapy and other treatments. We offer individual bays for your treatment, and you'll go home the same day.A team approach. You won't see just one doctor for your chemo. Your team consists of other cancer specialists, including radiologists, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.Therapy for “chemo brain." Some people have problems with memory and/or concentration during and after cancer treatments. If you're experiencing this mental fog, you can meet with one of our speech-language pathologists. You'll learn brain-sharpening exercises.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe treat cancer in three ways — with surgery, radiation and medicine. Chemotherapy uses medicine to fight cancer.What Is Chemotherapy?Chemotherapy is a form of treatment for cancer that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Other types of cancer treatment are hormone therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.In standard chemotherapy, cancer medicine travels throughout your entire body, killing cancer cells that have spread to multiple organs.But different kinds of drugs work in different ways. Depending what kind of cancer you have and how much it's spread, another type of medicine might be better for you than traditional chemotherapy.
- Why Choose Us?At Luminis Health Physical Therapy, we'll help you prevent falls and maximize your mobility so you can enjoy an active, independent lifestyle. Reasons to choose us include:Our fall prevention expertise. We have certified fall prevention specialists. Plus, we partnered with our primary care team to develop our fall prevention program based on recommendations from national experts.Our extended hours and many locations. By offering more options for where and when to see us, we make coming for treatment more convenient. And when necessary, a therapist can visit your home, through our PT360 outpatient physical therapy program. In some cases, we also provide telehealth visits.Our patient satisfaction. You don't have to take our word for it about the quality of our care providers and the services we deliver. Ask our patients. They say they're highly likely to recommend us to friends and family.Our focus on your goals. We focus on patient-centered care. When it comes to our level of concern for patients' questions and worries, patients rate us very highly — 90%. And we get the identical grade for our efforts to include them in decisions and discussing treatment with them.Our partnership with other care providers. We're closely connected with primary care, hospital inpatient care and our PT360 outpatient physical therapy programs. We'll also stay in close touch with your referring doctor and consult other experts as necessary.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe assess fall risk in older adults, create customized fall prevention programs and treat balance problems. We also conduct wheelchair evaluations.Falls and BalanceMost of us want to continue living in our own homes as we age. But each year, one in four older Americans experiences a fall, which can threaten that degree of independence. For instance, 70% of older adults hospitalized for falls need home health care or nursing home care after hospital discharge.After a fall, fear of falling again can keep people from staying active or even leaving the house. But you don't have to accept falling as an inescapable part of aging. Our fall prevention and balance treatment specialists can help keep you standing firmly on your own two feet.
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