- SpecialtyYour arteries, veins and capillaries are your body's superhighway. Your blood flows through them to carry oxygen and nutrients to every organ and tissue in your body. When there's a blockage on that highway, serious problems can occur. What Is Vascular Surgery? Vascular surgery repairs damaged blood vessels or opens blocked vessels, so your blood can flow through more easily. Vascular surgeons at Luminis Health are experts in advanced endovascular therapy. They open vessels and remove blockages to improve blood flow in your neck, legs, kidneys and other organs — using minimally invasive surgical techniques. That means tiny incisions, minimal pain and scarring, and a speedy recovery for you., Why Trust Luminis Health for Vascular Surgery? Doctors from across the country refer their patients to us because they trust our skills and care. Our advanced surgical techniques offer treatments with less pain and faster recovery times. We're nationally recognized. The American College of Cardiology recognizes Luminis Health for our commitment to hospital care for our patients. We're proud to appear on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals." We have advanced expertise. Our vascular specialists perform the most carotid artery surgeries in the state, with excellent outcomes and a low risk of stroke. We support you with multidisciplinary care teams. Your care doesn't end with surgery. We have a dedicated team of health care professionals — including cardiologists, physical therapists, wound care specialists and other providers —who look after you as well. We're your health care partners, supporting you from diagnosis through recovery and beyond.
- SpecialtyWhen you're devoted to someone who abuses you, it can be confusing, terrifying and heartbreaking. You may always be on edge, unsure whether to expect a loving gesture, a harsh criticism or physical violence from someone who used to be kind. Many people who experience domestic abuse blame themselves or feel embarrassed, ashamed and alone. If you're abused, it's important to know it isn't your fault, and you aren't alone. Domestic violence is a serious health problem, and you can get help., How We Can Help Recognizing you're a victim of domestic violence can be hard. But it isn't hard to recognize you don't deserve this treatment. It isn't your fault, and you aren't alone, even if it feels that way. We can help. The Luminis Health Abuse and Domestic Violence Program helps people who are experiencing intimate partner abuse. We offer confidential, professional help. We listen and provide you with the support, guidance and compassion you need, plus resources to help you reclaim your life. Our team visits patients' bedsides in our unit and can follow up in person or by phone. Additionally, when a doctor suspects an abusive relationship, we respond to physician referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, typically within an hour. We offer a weekly PDF document of available support groups trauma recovery support group that focuses on strategies to manage symptoms. A social worker and a psychologist from the Abuse and Domestic Violence Program run the group. It meets on Wednesday evenings at our Luminis Health J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. Anyone is welcome to come whenever they are able. For more information, call Call (443) 481-1209 directly 443-481-1209 .
- General Page - Tier 2Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center visitor hours are 8 am – 8pm.For the safety of children, no children under 12 years of age are allowed as visitors. Exceptions are allowed for children with a parent admitted for an extended period of time or end-of-life.Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center welcomes care partners and support persons for all patients.LHDCMC reserves the right to limit visitation to one care partner or support person per patient in areas where it is difficult to follow social distance guidelines:Observation Units – Telemetry and 2 EastAny semi-private room End of Life:Only two care partners in the Emergency DepartmentIf the health care team deems the patient is at the end of life, the care team will contact the family.End-of-life care partners may remain at the bedside until the patient has expired, 24/7.An adult must be with minors under 18.As a patient and family centered organization, we will continue to review and update our visitation guidelines and practices as the situation changes.Definitions:Care Partners – Any person(s) who plays a significant role in an individual’s life. This may include family or a person(s) not legally related to the individual. Family members include spouses, domestic partners, and significant others. Care partners may be individuals with a continued legal, genetic and/or emotional relationship as defined by the patient.Support Person – For patients with disabilities, support persons provide personal, behavioral and/or communication support not otherwise provided in a hospital setting. A support person may be appropriate for, but is not limited to, patients with intellectual, developmental, physical, or neurocognitive disabilities. A support person may include, but is not limited to a family member, personal care assistant and/or disability service provider.General guidelines for all approved care partners and/or support persons:Care partners should be 12 years and older, unless the visit is for the end of life. An adult must accompany minors under 18 years old. The adult cannot be the patient.Universal masking is no longer required in any Luminis Health facility. Luminis Health has shifted to optional masking for all staff, patients, and visitors. All care partners and support persons will be required to wash or sanitize their hands throughout their visit. Patients and visitors who prefer to wear a mask while in our facility may do so. Patients may also request that their care team wear masks.Caring for and protecting our patients, care partners, employees and the community is of the utmost importance. All care partners and support persons will be required to wash or sanitize their hands throughout their visit. Eating is permitted in patient rooms but not permitted in patient care areas or waiting areas.Clergy of any denomination may visit a patient (COVID-19 positive or negative) at any time at the request of the patient.Patients who are 21 years of age or under may have a parent or guardian with them.Support persons who serve as a surrogate decision maker, including power of attorney or court-appointed guardianship for a patient, and need to be physically present to engage in the decision making process is permitted 24 hours daily.Hospital guests with an official governmental function may be present.Confirmed or suspected COVID-19All care partners or support persons are welcome during designated visiting hours.The care partner or support person will be required to put on personal protective equipment (PPE), provided by the nursing team, which will include a gown, gloves, and a surgical mask. A member of the hospital care team will assist in PPE use., FAQs How can family and friends stay in touch with their loved ones and the health care team? Hospital staff will reach out to a designated care partner, as agreed to by the patient, to communicate about the patient’s condition. In addition, hospital staff will help you in communicating directly with the patient. What if my loved one or I need health care for other illnesses or injury? We will continue to serve and care for the needs of all patients. We are committed to providing essential health services and to caring for our community. Resources MD DOD and DOH Notice - Support Persons for Individuals with Disabilities MD DOD and DOH Notice - Support Persons for Individuals with Disabilities - Spanish MD DOD and DOH Notice Access to Support for Patients with Disabilities MD DOD and DOH Notice Access to Healthcare Facilities - Spanish Luminis Health Visitation Policy for Patients with Disabilities Luminis Health Visitation Policy for Patients with Disabilities - Spanish Additional requests will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the administrator on call. We appreciate your understanding during these extraordinary times. We are confident that together we will continue to deliver the highest quality of care.
- SpecialtyWhether you have an emergency, such as appendicitis, or a problem that's been bothering you for some time, like a hernia, the general surgery team at Luminis Health is in your corner. Our general surgeons handle dozens of common — and not-so-common — abdominal issues. With minimally invasive techniques and specialized training, Luminis Health is the area leader in compassionate, effective care for both emergency and elective procedures. What Is General Surgery? In the past, the term “general surgery" meant just that: various procedures performed by a surgeon who had knowledge of the entire body — head to toe. But with today's high-tech equipment and advanced training, it's more effective to have a team of surgeons who specialize in different areas. At Luminis Health, general surgery is divided into two distinct categories: acute care and surgical sub-specialties. Acute-care surgery happens in the emergency department, where our surgeons work on a rotating basis. No matter what time of night or day, there is always a doctor in the hospital ready to perform emergency procedures as needed. Our surgical sub-specialists each have their own niche, providing the best possible care for each patient. They see people in an office setting and perform scheduled surgeries. Specialties include the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, abdominal wall, thyroid, gallbladder and soft-tissue surgery., What to Expect From General Surgery Most of our scheduled surgeries are done on an outpatient basis, meaning you go home the same day. Sometimes your doctor will want you to stay in the hospital for overnight observation. For more-complicated surgeries, like a bowel resection, you may stay in the hospital for several days. Our head of surgery has more than 30 years of experience with advanced laparoscopy and is a pioneer in the field. Our team includes some of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the world. Your surgery may be done under a general anesthetic (meaning you'll be asleep). Your doctor will give you instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including what you can eat and drink beforehand.
- SpecialtyHow We Help Heal Broken Hearts Keeping your heart healthy is our top priority, and we're proud to offer the best care in the region. We perform thousands of cardiac procedures each year, and we're the area's preferred hospital for heart attack care. Luminis Health is here when you need us most, for everything from life-saving treatment to preventive heart care. We're known for: Nationally recognized care. The American College of Cardiology recognizes Luminis Health for our commitment to hospital care for heart patients. We appear on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals." Treatments recognized and awarded by the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® program awarded Luminis Health for outstanding performance and care when treating heart attack patients. We are one of only 25% of hospitals in the nation qualified to perform emergency cardiac catheterization. Emergency life-saving heart attack care. The Maryland Institute of Emergency Medicine Services Systems designates Luminis Health a Certified Intervention Center for emergency heart attack care. This means we're the area's preferred hospital for this type of treatment. If you call 911 for a heart attack, we provide life-saving angioplasty within 90 minutes. We exceed Maryland state standards for this care. A dedicated heart center. We offer a dedicated inpatient unit for people with heart conditions, as well as cardiac catheterization labs, a cardiovascular critical care unit and a cardiac rehabilitation center. The latest technology for minimally invasive procedures. With advanced imaging, we can detect heart problems early — and we often treat them with minimally invasive procedures. That means small incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery for you. Commitment to the community. We're dedicated to reducing the heart disease rate in the communities we serve. We now offer more screenings and prevention programs in more locations than ever before.
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