A Leading Stroke Care CenterThe stroke care team at Luminis Health provides priority-one care — the highest possible level — to identify stroke symptoms early. We have an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. That means you'll get immediate treatment for the best chance of recovery.You can trust us because:We consistently achieve The Joint Commission certification and Gold Seal of Approval for surpassing stroke treatment goals. The Joint Commission is the health care accreditation agency that upholds safety and care.Our Stroke Care Center is a recipient of the Gold Plus Target Elite Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart and Stroke Association (AHA/ASA).Our stroke care doesn't end with life-saving treatment. We offer personalized rehabilitation programs to help you recover. And our peer support groups help you adjust to life after a stroke.
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Stroke
Signs of a stroke occur quickly and require fast action to save your life. Every minute counts. The sooner you start receiving care, the better your chances of recovering.What Is a Stroke?A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. It happens when a blockage or bleed in your brain interrupts blood flow. A stroke prevents oxygen from getting to your brain, which causes brain cells to die.
Why Luminis HealthLuminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center offers Emergency Room (ER) areas that focus on substance abuse, psychiatric issues or a combination of both. Plus, we offer a dedicated pediatric ER that can help adolescents and teens in crisis.We'll find out what's going on and plan the best steps for you.
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Emergency Services for Mental Health
When you're going through a psychiatric or substance use crisis, you want and need help right away.We know mental and behavioral health care isn't always easy to find. Or if you find it, it's not available when you need it. Or it's not within easy reach.That's why at Luminis Health we make your mental health our priority. We have the mental and behavioral health care you need, when you need it and where you need it.
Why Luminis Health?We want you to feel valued and seen. Our urgent care staff won't stop until you get the help you need.We provide a separate waiting area for your family and loved ones while your team takes care of you and provide coordinated follow-up care.
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Behavioral Health Urgent Care
What if you're having mental or behavioral health concerns that aren't at crisis levels? You're not having suicidal thoughts and you're not a danger to yourself or others.You may have symptoms like anxiety and depression that have worsened, and you need immediate help without the wait for a doctor's appointment.Our Behavioral Health Urgent Care can help. It's a walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary.It's dedicated to nothing but mental and behavioral health.
Why Choose Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute?Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute’s team of experts in primary care provides comprehensive health assessments, health care management and coordination of care, with 24/7 phone access to the medical team. In addition to medical care, we provide emotional, social and volunteer support, which can include check-in phone calls, one-on-one companionship, respite breaks for caregivers, and veteran salutes to service. All volunteers are thoroughly screened and go through extensive training. We can help you anticipate the concerns likely to arise as your illness progresses and offer guidance on advance care planning and navigating the health care system. We are here to offer you the resources and support you and your family need to maintain the best quality of life.
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Elder Medical Care
Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Elder Care Program
Our program is for individuals with serious illness who need coordinated care and guidance. Older individuals living with serious illnesses often find themselves in an unending cycle of health crises that lead from home to the hospital to rehabilitation and back home again. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners and social workers are experts in providing coordinated geriatric and comfort care, and guidance to improve quality of life. We care for individuals and families throughout Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County, Maryland. We help ensure that those who often “fall through the cracks” of the health care system—those who have difficulty traveling to office appointments and for whom treatment is becoming less effective—receive the care and attention they need when and where they need it.
Why Choose Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute?Hospice is a unique philosophy of care centered around enhancing quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness, while also providing support to caregivers and loved ones. It can be provided in any setting, including a private home or residential care center. Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Hospice Care provides medical and nursing care, social work support, home health care, spiritual care and volunteer assistance.
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Hospice Care
Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Hospice Care ProgramHospice enhances the end of life by providing care that allows people to live their final days to the fullest, in peace and without pain, in the place that provides the most solace.Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Hospice Care provides comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate care to people with life-limiting illnesses—such as cancer or end-stage heart, lung, kidney or neurological disease—as well as their families. We care for individuals and families throughout Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County, Maryland. Our team of hospice professionals and volunteers provides support that addresses all needs—medical, emotional, social and spiritual. We serve people of all ages, focusing on helping them live life to the fullest.