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Depression and Anxiety
We understand depression and anxiety can cast a shadow over your life. We're here to let the light back in.
Luminis Health provides a complete support system for depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling like you're all alone. But you're not. More than 41% of adults now say they have depression or anxiety.
What Is Depression?
Depression is a disease. It affects one in six adults at some point in their life.
Depression can cause you to feel sad, empty and hopeless. You may struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep or you may sleep too much. Or eat too much or not at all. You may avoid the people and things that once brought you joy.
Depression does more than just affect your mood. You feel, think and act differently. It can trigger thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
There are many types and causes of depression. We can help you find your way through whatever depression you face.
What Is Anxiety?
Sudden, intense or uncontrollable fear, panic or worry. Anxiety can freeze you in the moment and in your life. More than 31% of U.S. adults struggle with anxiety at some point in their lives.
There are many types and causes of anxiety. It's not something you can "just get over." But it is something you can learn to work through and manage with the right treatment.
Why Choose Luminis Health for LDRT?We’re proud to be one of the only centers in the region to offer LDRT for benign conditions. Although your primary care doctor, orthopedic or sports medicine doctor can all refer you for LDRT, you can also contact us yourself to learn more. Treatment is covered by most major medical plans, including Medicare, but your provider can help you learn more about your coverage. Our team, which includes social workers and nurse navigators, can also give you an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs before you start. Throughout your treatment, our nurse navigators are on hand to guide you, providing you with comprehensive care for you and your family, and answering any questions you may have along the way. You’ll also have an entire team supporting you and working to address your individual needs and treatment goals in a timely and compassionate way.
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Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Radiation therapy isn’t only for cancer. It can treat a number of non-cancerous conditions, too. At Luminis Health, our low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) program for benign conditions offers a non-invasive treatment option that’s safe and effective.
"Low-dose radiation therapy is a noninvasive option that targets the affected tissues in these benign conditions. It helps reduce cell growth, inflammation, and pain while promoting healing and preventing recurrence."
-- Dr. Amar Rewari, Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of the LDRT Program at Luminis Health.
What is Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT)?
Lose-dose radiation therapy, or low-dose radiotherapy, helps reduce pain and stiffness caused by inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and other soft tissues. It uses targeted X-rays to turn on the body’s anti-inflammatory response, which helps relieve symptoms and restore movement.
Benefits of LDRT
LDRT can be a good option for people with mild, early-stage inflammatory and degenerative conditions who haven’t been helped by conservative treatments and want to avoid surgery. Treatment with low-dose radiotherapy is painless and performed quickly. Each session lasts about 10 minutes, and sessions are typically performed two to three times a week. Choosing to have low-dose radiation therapy also doesn’t eliminate surgery or other treatment options for you down the road.
Curious about how Low-Dose Radiation Therapy can help with benign conditions? Watch our video to learn more about this innovative treatment and how it could benefit you!
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Platelets are a lifeline for many, especially those with cancer and leukemia. Similar to the blood donation process, you can help up to three lives and make a large impact in a short amount of time. Since you lose little blood volume during platelet donation, you can donate more often and resume normal activity after your donation.
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Our mobile blood program makes donating easy. Our "bloodmobile" is always on the move, stopping at convenient locations. You can help by sponsoring a blood drive at your company, church, school or organization.To host a mobile blood drive, please call 443-481-4215, email [email protected], or fill out the online form below.
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Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in volunteering as an adult or pastoral care volunteer at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. We enjoy working with dependable and friendly volunteers who complement the quality care that our medical staff provides to patients, families and the community. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, with excellent interpersonal skills, phone skills and basic computer knowledge. Shift opportunities are available from 7 am–8 pm daily; the minimum commitment is four hours a week for six consecutive months.
Requirements
Pre-register
Be at least 18 years of age
Undergo a background check
Volunteer for one three-hour shift per week for a year
Attend all required orientations and trainings
Comply with all required immunizations
In appreciation for services, hospital volunteers receive:
A free daily meal in the cafeteria.
Access to social and educational sessions offered at the hospital.
Free flu shot and basic health screenings.
Free parking.
Invitation to a volunteer recognition event.
To be considered for our volunteer program, please follow the instructions listed below:
Carefully review and complete one of the volunteer packets, as appropriate.
Packet for new volunteers
Return the full packet to Volunteer Services with two (2) letters of reference.
For pastoral care volunteers only:
One of the references must be from your religious or spiritual leader.
Provide a copy of your ordination certificate
Attend one of the scheduled volunteer orientations.
Schedule a personal interview with Volunteer Services to help us determine your area of interest.
The Lay Healthcare Chaplaincy Training (LHCT) Program provides nonsectarian and nondenominational training to help participants offer competent pastoral or spiritual care to patients and families in a hospital setting.