Healthy Living - ct1.medstarhealth.org · Healthy Living Editor Jennifer Green Healthy Living Writer Deborah Gross Healthy Living Writer Ruby Hawks Healthy Living Designer Sandy Ondrejcak

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LivingHealthy

Inside this Issue:

Step Pastthe Pain

Heart Attacks& Beyond

Our Donors Make the Difference

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WINTER 2016

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Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE President and CEO, MedStar Health

Barbara Thompson Chair, Board of Directors, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

Christine R. Wray, FACHE President, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Senior Vice President, MedStar Health

Holly Bond Meyer Healthy Living Editor

Jennifer Green Healthy Living Writer

Deborah Gross Healthy Living Writer

Ruby Hawks Healthy Living Designer

Sandy Ondrejcak Healthy Living Designer

Healthy Living is published by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The information is intended to inform and educate about health, not as a substitute for consultation with a physician.

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital of St. Mary’s County, its Medical Staff and Auxiliary, are non-discriminating in their admission, treatment, employment and membership policies. The hospital employs, offers membership, renders treatment and receives vendor services without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status or status as a qualified disabled individual. Patients receive considerate and respectful care at MedStar St. Mary’s regardless of the source of payment. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Payment Assistance Program provides free or reduced charges for care to patients who receive inpatient and outpatient services. This program is available for individuals who are not eligible to receive medical assistance from the state and meet specific income requirements. If you are interested in finding out if you qualify for payment assistance, please contact our Credit Office at 301-475-6039.

Christine R. Wray, FACHE President, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Senior Vice President, MedStar Health

Letter From the PresidentDear Friends,

‘Tis the season for feeling the chill of winter, spending holiday time with family and perhaps contemplating a New Year’s resolution. Maybe you’re thinking about retiring, returning to school or starting a new career. Whatever your goals for the coming year, my hope is that we can all make 2017 our healthiest.

One way to stay healthy is with regular exercise. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a heart condition or you just need a fresh perspective on how to fit physical exercise into your busy workday, we can help. On the cover of this edition of Healthy Living, learn how our orthopaedic surgeons help patients regain their mobility with knee replacement surgery. Pain free joints help keep us moving, which is also good for our heart. But would you recognize signs of heart trouble? Read pages 14 and 15 to learn what to look for, when to see a doctor, and how the Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Center is helping patients recover.

For those of us who often feel too busy to fit exercise into our workday and find it even more challenging during the winter months, experts from the Medstar National Rehabilitation Network explain why it’s important to get up and stretch. Our physical therapists suggest a few simple movements you can do without leaving your desk (see page 17).

Since many of our friends and neighbors are children, and we know they need exercise, too, in order to stay healthy and grow, new pediatric pulmonologist Gurpreet Phull, MD, offers tips to help active children breathe easier during the winter months. Dr. Phull is among many new faces we continuously welcome to our family of dedicated doctors, specialists and providers and look forward to introducing to you in each issue.

When you think about community healthcare, we want you to think MedStar St. Mary’s. Our perpetual resolution, our promise, is rooted in our community to build a network of quality care and a family of caregivers where the health of you and your loved ones is always our top priority.

Best wishes, from our family to yours, for a safe and healthy New Year.

Kindest Regards,

Christine R. Wray, President

Being able to walk without pain – or even at all – is something most people probably never really think twice about. For many, however, especially those suffering with arthritis in major joints such as knees, simply walking or standing comes with a painful price. For two local women, knee replacement surgery helped them...

Step Past the PainJackie Roe knew she needed to have knee replacement surgery. The 68-year-old Hollywood, Maryland, resident had been consulting with MedStar Orthopaedic Institute surgeon Emmanuel Atiemo, MD, for about a year regarding the worsening arthritis in her left knee.

Jackie, who had relocated to St. Mary’s County five years ago, had been living with knee pain for years. She was referred to Dr. Atiemo. “After I met Dr. Atiemo, I was hooked. He explains everything to you; you don’t leave his office with any questions.”

Following several treatments, including cortisone shots, she had reached the point where a total knee replacement was her only option left. “It had gotten to the point that I couldn’t stand the pain anymore,” Jackie said. She scheduled the surgery and was counting down the days, but fate had different plans.

An Emergency SituationIt was a normal weekday morning for Jackie in May; she was happily spending time with her granddaughter, Madison, getting her ready for school. “I was sitting on the couch and I went to stand up, and I couldn’t,” said Jackie. “The pain was excruciating; I thought I was going to pass out. I couldn’t straighten my leg or put any weight on it.”

A neighbor helped Jackie get her granddaughter on the bus, and then Jackie dragged herself to the kitchen where she iced her knee. Forty-five minutes later, she was still in pain and unable to walk. She was able to drag herself to the bathroom and tried applying warm water. Still, no relief.

“I had never experienced anything like that in my life,” she said. “I kept telling myself something was going to have to fix this, but nothing was working.” Finally, she called an ambulance and was taken to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).

Jackie was given medication for the pain and X-rays were performed. The attending physician couldn’t give Jackie an answer to what was causing her pain, so she requested to see Dr. Atiemo.

“The emergency room doctor just wasn’t familiar with me,” said Jackie, whose pain and swelling were getting worse. That day, Dr. Atiemo was performing surgery in the hospital and came to the ED to see Jackie after he finished his procedure. He told Jackie a bone spur had broken off in her knee and that she would need surgery soon.

“I already had the earliest appointment available,” said Jackie, “but Dr. Atiemo told me to call his office and they would work something out.” Jackie had her knee replacement about a week later.

To make an

appointment with

Dr. Atiemo or Dr. Zahir, call 855-201-6501.

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Jackie Roe was taking care of her granddaughter, Madison Eberle, earlier this spring when she went to stand up and was suddenly in excruciating pain. “I had never experienced anything like that in my life,” said Jackie, who would later have a total knee replacement.

FEATURED ON OUR COVER Jackie Roe of Hollywood, Maryland, had been living with knee pain for almost 10 years. Her worsening arthritis led her to Emmanuel Atiemo, MD, with the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. “I couldn’t stand the pain anymore,” Jackie said. Following a total knee replacement, she is back to doing all the activities she loves, such as gardening and spending time with her 8-year-old granddaughter, Madison Eberle.

“Many years ago I watched a knee replacement surgery on TV, so I had an idea of what was going to happen,” Jackie said. “I was so afraid of the surgery, but everything turned out wonderful.”

Jackie’s recovery was quick. She walked out of the hospital using a walker three days after her surgery. She had in-home therapy for two weeks and a month of physical therapy at the hospital.

“Everyone was shocked at how quickly I was meeting their criteria,” said Jackie. “I’m not saying the surgery is a piece of cake – it is painful, uncomfortable and inconvenient for a few days, but I was thrilled and pleasantly surprised at how quickly I bounced back, and the main thing is I no longer have any pain.”

A Painful DelayJust like Jackie, Margie Anderson, 78, of Chaptico already knew a lot about knee replacement surgery. She had a successful operation on her right knee five years ago, and was advised at that time to have surgery on her left knee. Admittedly, she had been putting the surgery off as long as possible.

“I didn’t want to go through that again,” she said. “I just hate to be sick or be in the hospital.” Margie is an active person, walking two miles every day, spending weekends on the water with her children and grandchildren, and supporting her favorite football team, the Redskins.

“I have a lot of arthritis in my knees,” she said, “and the pain had become very severe.”

Margie sought help from Usman Zahir, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. Margie’s husband, Ronnie, had been a long time patient of Dr. Zahir’s father, Yousaf Zahir, MD, a pulmonologist. She remembers Dr. Yousaf Zahir mentioning his son was an orthopedic surgeon and she had seen information about him in the community. Margie visited Dr. Zahir and her surgery was scheduled for January. Just as with Jackie, fate once again had different plans for Margie.

A mention of recent dizziness during her husband’s visit to his cardiologist would delay Margie’s knee surgery for three months as she went to multiple specialists to make sure she was cleared to have her knee replacement procedure. In the meantime, Margie’s pain had progressed and standing and walking were increasingly difficult.

“I was taking pain medication for months waiting to have surgery,” Margie said. “The medication had to get me through until I could get cleared.”

Finally, on St. Patrick’s Day she had her surgery. Following three days in the hospital, Margie left using a walker and quickly started physical therapy, which lasted about 10 weeks. By early fall, Margie’s life and activity level was pretty much back to normal.

“Dr. Zahir was very nice and knowledgable. He was very good at explaining things and I felt he was very competent,” said Margie, who has resumed her two-mile-a-day, morning walk. “My knee is fine now, I have no problems.”

Mark H. Henderson, MD Patricia Julia Turner, MD Usman Zahir, MDEmmanuel Atiemo, MD Daniel John Bauk, MD Lloyd George Cox II, MD

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Margie Anderson is once again enjoying her daily walk following knee replacement surgery earlier this year.

Careful Consideration Needed Before Heading to the Operating RoomFor Jackie Roe and Margie Anderson, knee pain had become a daily struggle and both women had accepted the fact that living without pain for them meant surgery. Both women said their knee pain had reached the point it was no longer something they were able or willing to live with.

“In cases like Margie’s and others — those who eventually decide to have surgery — our practice’s philosophy is to exhaust all non-operative options in these patients before moving forward with surgery,” said Usman Zahir, MD, Margie’s orthopaedic surgeon.

Jackie had tried several rounds of cortisone shots before finally making her decision to go ahead with a total knee replacement.

“Unfortunately, there are no good intermediary steps,” said Emmanuel Atiemo, MD, Jackie’s orthopaedic surgeon. “Cortisone shots, hyaluronic acid injections (or gel shots), NSAIDs, bracing, oral supplements and physical therapy all have about a

50/50 shot of working and providing benefit. Often they can help prolong surgery for weeks and, on occasion, years, but no study to date has been able to determine which patients will benefit and which won’t. For this reason, I will often try one, if not most of these methods before surgery.”

“As surgeons, our first goal is to be the patient’s best advocate,” said Dr. Zahir. “The foundation of this, involves trust. During a patient’s first visit, we often will initiate a conservative treatment plan for a period of time. When these options fail, we will move forward with surgery as a last resort.”

Margie knew she was headed for surgery having already had a knee replacement five years earlier on her right knee, and even though that surgery went well, it was still not something she was anxious to go through again.

“Surgery is a big deal,” said Dr. Atiemo, “and I think it is important that patients understand there is no reversing of surgery. Once it is done, the steps are final. So it is important when the decision

for surgery has been made, that the patient and physician agree it is truly needed in order to improve their quality of life.”

Visit MedStarStMarys.org/Knee for more information.

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Total Knee ReplacementMedStar St. Mary’s Hospital recently received a five-star rating from Healthgrades® for its lower than expected complications related to Total Knee Replacement. Congratulations to our physicians and associates for achieving this distinction.

For contact information on orthopaedic surgeons, call 301-475-6088

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The MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital team is excited to introduce the newest members of our medical staff. As our community grows, we strive to bring high-quality physicians and specialists to Southern Maryland to meet the

medical needs of the area’s residents. We believe it is important for our patients’ health to offer specialized services in a comfortable setting close to home. If you happen to see one of these medical staff members in the hospital or in the community, please take a moment to welcome him or her. For a full list of local MedStar provider resources,

visit MedStarStMarys.org/Community.

Our Medical Community Spotlight

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Quinton A. Lucas, MD Board Certified Family Medicine

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Quinton A. Lucas, MD. Dr. Lucas received his

medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. Board certified in family

medicine, Dr. Lucas recently received the Degree of Fellow from the American Academy of Family

Physicians, a credential that recognizes champions of family medicine through community work

and professional development. He completed residency training in family medicine at the Virginia

Commonwealth University in Fairfax, Virginia. Currently, he is working toward a MBA in health care

administration at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Dr. Lucas joins the MedStar St. Mary’s

Hospital Primary Care office on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.

We are pleased to introduce Gurpreet Phull, MD, who recently joined the MedStar Georgetown Pediatrics Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Phull completed his fellowship in pediatric pulmonary medicine at Children’s National Medical Center where he provided the full scope of consultation, diagnostic testing and treatment of children and adolescents with chronic lung diseases. Dr. Phull is now seeing patients at the MedStar Medical Group Specialists offices in Charlotte Hall.

How does winter weather affect children with asthma? Winter is a time, undoubtedly, when children get sick. The weather is cold and being indoors in close quarters allows viruses to spread. Ultimately, it is viruses that lead to upper and lower airway inflammation and asthma exacerbations. Children with asthma should take particular care heading out into the cold, making sure to bundle with coats, gloves, hats and scarves.

First Place - Cord Team Mark Cord, Bob Greene, Greg Tate, Jason Burroughs

Second Place - Cherry Cove Group John Marlowe, Kurt Leitch, Bobby Kerr, Cliff Ellis

Q&A

Gurpreet Phull, MD

Help Children Breathe Easier this Winter

Learn more about our pediatric specialists at MedStarStMarys.org/Pediatrics or call 202-295-0547 to make an appointment with Dr. Phull.

Should children with breathing issues be vaccinated against the flu? It is prudent that any child older than 6 months of age with an underlying respiratory related disorder, such as asthma, and all household members living with that child, be vaccinated against the flu. As it does take time for the body to develop immunity against the flu, you should receive the flu vaccine as early as possible.

When should parents consider taking their children to a physician (or specialist)? Parents should take their child to a specialist when their child has respiratory symptoms that are not well-controlled on the current regimen or are out of proportion to other children their age. It is important to investigate these respiratory symptoms earlier to avoid delay in treatments and adverse outcomes.

Are there any extra precautions parents should have their children take during the winter months? Precautions that we can all take during these winter months relate to measures to decrease the spread of viruses and bacteria. This includes correct cough and sneeze maneuvers — coughing or sneezing into your arm or elbow, proper hand washing for at least 20 seconds, and sanitizing surfaces and objects where viruses and bacteria can lay dormant.

Third Place - Dr. Matt Mitchell Team Rafael Nunez, Fernado Perez, Rudy Salenas, Tim White

Trying to find a doctor or specialist? Visit our website at MedStarStMarys.org/FindADoc and use our Find a Doc feature. Users are able to filter their search by specialty, MedStar location, clinical interests, physician type, insurance coverage, gender, surgical verses non-surgical, age of patient, and preferred language.

Auxiliary Golf Tournament Raises More Than $30,000MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank those who participated in the annual Golf Tournament held Thursday, Sept. 22 at Breton Bay Country Club. Eighty-two golfers participated in the event, which raised more than $30,000 for hospital improvements such as medical equipment, technological upgrades and capital expansion.

Winners From This Year’s Event:

Eyerusalem Bayssa, MD Nephrology

Employed by: Kidney Care Center of Southern Maryland

Location: Leonardtown

Medical School: University of Gondar

Medical College, Ethiopia

Dawn Christopher, MD Cardiology

Employed by: Chesapeake & Washington Healthcare

Location: Leonardtown

Medical School: Howard University,

Washington, D.C.

Lamel Hatahet, MD Nephrology

Employed by: Kidney Care Center of Southern Maryland

Location: Leonardtown

Medical School: Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine, Syria

Anna Thottan, MD Endocrinology

Employed by: MedStar Shah Medical Group

Location: Waldorf

Medical School: Amrita School of Medicine, India

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Health ConnectionsCalendarWINTER 2016

Live Your Life Your Way and Manage Your Symptoms Living Well Classes Beginning Spring 2017

Living Well Do you have on-going conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, cardiovascular disease or diabetes that are difficult for you to manage? This six-week workshop will teach you many different tools to help you manage long-term conditions impacting your daily living. Topics discussed include guidance on stress management, communications, skills, managing the symptom cycle and medications, working with your healthcare provider and proper nutrition.

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Offered to cancer survivors and their family and friends, topics discussed during this six-week program include healthy eating, managing stress, exercise, working with healthcare providers, managing emotions and relationships, communications skills, and coping with effects of treatment.

For information, call 301-475-6019.

Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Support Group Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Health Connections Designed to empower caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, this support group will provide education and social and emotional support in a safe and confidential environment. Light refreshments. Call 301-475-6019. No cost.

Stroke Survivors Support GroupThird Tuesdays of each month, Dec. 21, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Health Connections Learn more about causes of stroke, recovery and how to prevent future problems. Speak with experts in rehabilitation, enjoy a light meal and the friendship of other stroke survivors and their families. Caregivers welcome.

Call 301-475-6019 to register. No cost.

Parkinson’s Support GroupDec. 13, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14,Health ConnectionsDo you or a loved one suffer from Parkinson’s disease? Join us for a support group for Parkinson’s sufferers and their caregivers. Call 301-475-6019 to register. Light refreshments will be available. No cost.

Bariatric Surgery Support GroupSecond Saturday of each month, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 & Feb. 11, 10 to 11 a.m., Health ConnectionsHosted by the Bariatric Surgery Teamat MedStar Washington HospitalCenter. No cost.

Linking You to Good Health Your Life. Your Health. Your Way.

That’s the philosophy of Health Connections’ Health Link program. We

know your health is important to you and it is equally important to us.

Health Link classes are designed to help you navigate caring for your

health, especially for individuals with chronic conditions.

PulmonaryBetter Breathers Club Dec. 15, Noon, Health ConnectionsIf you have a pulmonary disease, such as COPD, join us to learn how to better cope with the disease. We will discuss several pulmonary-related topics, including breathing techniques, home health care and exercise. This program is in partnership with the American Lung Association. Call 240-434-7143 for more information. No cost.

Yoga for Better Breathing - NEW TIME Jan. 12, 10-week program on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., Health Connections Yoga for better breathing is a seated yoga that helps manage stress, combat asthma, COPD, high blood pressure and depression. Classes are taught by Dr. Bhasker Jhaveri. $50. Call to register.

Yoga Jan. 12, 10-week program on Thursdays at 4 or 5 p.m., Health Connections Yoga is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Start at your own level and ability. Experience the relaxing benefits of gentle movement. Classes are taught by Dr. Bhasker Jhaveri. $80. Call to register.

Smoking Cessation Classes In this seven-week program, you will gain knowledge about your smoking habit along with behavioral modifications, stress management and cease-smoking techniques. All classes are free of charge with medication to help you quit. Call 301-475-4330 for more information and future dates.

Diabetes Education

Seven Healthy Habits of People with Diabetes Jan. 20, 2017, 10 a.m. to Noon, Lexington Park LibraryHave diabetes? Feel overwhelmed? What if you could learn a bit about each of the seven self-care behaviors, then work on one at a time? Join a certified diabetes educator and learn how you can manage diabetes, one healthy step at a time. Caregivers and family members welcome. Reserve your spot today. No cost.

Prevent Diabetes Workshop Jan. 19, 2017, 1 to 3 p.m., Lexington Park Library & Feb. 4, 2017, 10 a.m. to Noon,Health ConnectionsDo you have any risk factors for diabetes (family history, overweight, sedentary lifestyle) or have you ever been told you have pre-diabetes or “borderline” diabetes? Attend this two-hour workshop taught by a certified diabetes educator and learn how small changes can help you prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Call to register. No cost.

To register for Health Connections classes and for more information visit MedStarStMarys.org/Calendar or call 301-475-6019.

Take Control of Diabetes with EducationDid you know MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers diabetes education and nutritional counseling services? We have had our American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized diabetes education program since 2003. Our program is staffed by a registered dietitian and a registered nurse Certified Diabetes Educator. We offer individual and group classes. Because the program is recognized by the ADA, the services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. Learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 301-475-6019. Take this important step to take control of your diabetes today!

Women’s Wellness Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Loffler Senior Activity Center21905 Chancellor’s Run RoadGreat Mills

The FREE wellness program includes:• Health Screenings• Continental breakfast and lunch• Featured programs will focus on women’s health• Health displays and useful educational materials Pre-registration is required.Call 301-475-6019 to learn more and to register.

Presented by St. Mary’s Delicados, Inc. and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

Cancer Care

Cancer Support Group First and third Wednesdays of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cancer Care & Infusion Services MedStar St. Mary’s and the American Cancer Society offer a support group for cancer patients, their family members and friends. The group is facilitated by associates from Cancer Care & Infusion Services and Case Management. Call 240-434-7247 for more information. No cost.

Look Good, Feel Better Second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cancer Care & Infusion Services The hospital partners with the National Cosmetology Association and the American Cancer Society for this free program for cancer patients in any stage of diagnosis or treatment. This seminar helps female cancer patients improve their appearance and self-image by learning hands-on beauty techniques. Call 240-434-7247 to register. No cost.

Senior Wellness & Events

Senior Gold Card Luncheon

Dec. 1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Health Connections Enjoy a lunch and be treated to interesting and informative educational programs. Call to register. No cost.

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Health ConnectionsCalendarWINTER 2016

To register for Health Connections classes and for more information visit MedStarStMarys.org/Calendar or call 301-475-6019.

Childbirth & Family Education

Breastfeeding MomsEvery Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Noon,Health ConnectionsIf you are a new mom who could use the support of other mothers, attend this free support group facilitated by lactation consultants. No cost.

Safe Sitter Feb. 18, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Health Connections MedStar St. Mary’s offers this program to teach adolescents ages 12 to 14 common-sense babysitting tips, basic first aid and CPR. Call early to register for this popular class. $65.

Keys to Wellness

Exercise, Nutrition & Weight Management

Body Composition AnalysisBy appointment only, Health Connections Ready to start that new fitness plan or want to measure the progress of your current fitness routine? Analysis includes an in-depth look at body composition. $15.

Walk With EaseClass begins Spring 2017, Loffler Senior Activity Center, Chancellor’s Run Regional Park Want to take control of your health? Sign up for The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease program. This program is designed to help people with arthritis better manage their pain. Walking can help with both weight loss and stress control. The course offers stretching and strengthening, tips for walking safely and comfortably, health education information, and personalized walking routes. Program meets three times a week for six weeks. Call 301-475-6019.

Parents-To-Be

MedStar St. Mary’s Health Connections offers the following in-depth series of classes on becoming a parent. Call 301-475-6019 to register. Classes fill quickly.

* Web-based options are available for parents-to-be who cannot attend traditional classes or for those looking for a refresher course. Only select classes may apply.

• Infant CPR – Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Feb. 27; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, Health Connections. Learn lifesaving CPR techniques and actions to help a choking infant. $15/person.

• Breastfeeding Basics – Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13; 6:30 to 9 p.m., Health Connections. Learn the fundamentals of breastfeeding. $15/couple.

• Childbirth* – Dec. 17, Jan. 28 & Feb. 25; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Health Connections. Covers labor, delivery and beyond. $55/couple.

• Baby Care and Beyond* – Dec. 5, Jan. 16 & Feb. 6; 6:30 to 9 p.m., Health Connections. This interactive, fun and informative class answers your baby care questions and takes the mystery out of parenting. Practical skills like bathing and diapering, combined with ways to enhance your baby’s brain development makes this a must-have class for all parents. $15/couple, $25/web-based.

Wednesday, Feb. 155:30 to 6:30 p.m. Health Connections

Make a lifestyle change for the better! If you or a loved one is at risk for diabetes, it’s time to take charge of your health. Participate in our year-long class designed to eliminate possible

risk factors through making simple, healthier changes in your life. Our program includes free body composition screenings, handouts, giveaways, and lifestyle coach support between sessions. Each session will cover a different topic, from healthy eating tips to exercise and long-term change.

Cost is $99 per participant. This one-year program is a combination of weekly and monthly sessions. For more information, call 301-475-6019.

In the Community

CPR, First Aid & Safety

Heart Saver First Aid (Li-016094)Jan. 21, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Education and Simulation Center Do you know what to do in an emergency? Participants receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid completion card at the end of the course. $35.

Heart Saver CPR/AED (CS-018659)Jan. 21 & Feb. 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or Jan. 26 or Feb. 23, 5 to 9 p.m., Education and Simulation Center The American Heart Association’s Heart Saver will teach lay rescuers CPR, how to use an AED and foreign object airway obstruction removal for adults, children and infants. Two-year certification upon completion of course. $50.

For information, call 202-643-1841 or email [email protected].

Overdose Response Program NEW!Dec. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.; or Feb. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.St. Mary’s County Health Department, Leonardtown The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering a free Overdose Response Program to community members who may be able to save the life of someone experiencing breathing problems from opioid overdose. The training is meant for adults who are more likely to be in a situation where they could help someone experiencing opioid overdose (e.g., parents, caregivers, and others whose social, occupational, volunteer, or family experience might lead to a situation where they could help someone who has overdosed on opioids). Participants in the training will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, the importance of calling 9-1-1 in medical emergencies, as well as how to administer naloxone and care for someone until emergency help arrives.For more information about the program, contact Jessica Hartman, Overdose Response Program Administrator, at 301-475-4297 or email [email protected].

Saturday, Dec. 3Southern Maryland Higher Education Center44219 Airport Road, California, MarylandYou are invited to start the magical time of the year with Hospice of St. Mary’s ninth annual Festival of Trees Saturday, Dec. 3! In addition to lavishly decorated trees, there will be live

entertainment, holiday music and activities for children, including snacks and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (60 and over), and $1 for children 4 to 12. Children younger than 3 will be admitted free. Buy tickets online at HospiceofStMarys.org/calendar or call 301-994-3023. 11

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For Outgoing Board Members, Giving Back to Community is Key In recognition for years of dedicated volunteer service to the Board of Directors at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, we extend our appreciation!

A shiny, gold-toned plaque on the wall inscribed with the words “Meditation room renovations in memory of Stephen C. Nystrom, CDR, USN” represents the special gift he left for others who long for a quiet moment of reflection during difficult times. Marianna Nystrom revisited MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital recently for a small gathering to sanctify the space where she and her grown children had spent many hours while her husband was sick.

“In January, my daughter, son and I received beautiful, loving care from staff,” explained Marianna. “During our time at the hospital, we couldn’t help but notice the condition of the room next door (the chapel) was in contrast to this one (the meditation room).” When Marianna’s husband passed, she said it was her daughter who suggested they set up a fund to help renovate the space in lieu of flowers.

“In his final days, the Hospice House didn’t have room for my husband,” said Marianna. “Essentially, staff on the third floor gave him hospice and palliative care and took care of us. Because he received such incredible care, we really wanted to do something.”

Generous donations from friends and family enabled the meditation room renovations, which include the decorative gray cabinet shown below donated by Lola Belle Co. in Leonardtown, a new coat of paint, a table lamp for ambient lighting, covered storage benches for seating and artwork by artist Karen Russell.

“This piece is called ‘One’,” shared Marianna, who is pictured with the artwork. “I see planets, the universe, diversity and that’s what my husband believed. He believed in the great mystery.”

Why I Give:Meditation Room

Lewie Aldridge, Jr.Lexington ParkMember for 11 years

“After having family who was treated extremely well at the hospital, I felt if I could give back then I would. Without the wonderful staff, the hospital

wouldn’t be as great as it is. I’m truly honored to have served with so many respected board members and the hospital administration, and I feel privileged to have been a part of the decisions, especially the one to sign on with MedStar. It was a soul- searching time that I will always remember.”

Donald Cather, Jr.Colton’s PointMember for 9 years

“I was a paramedic when I joined in 2007 and wanted very much to help improve the Emergency Department. I feel extremely lucky to have

been involved in that as well as the difficult decision to sign on with MedStar and the move to become more computerized. I wish I could continue on the board to be a part of all the great new things that are happening at the hospital.”

Patty Vernon-RusherCaliforniaMember for 11 years

“I joined in 2005 because I wanted to do more for my community and contribute my information technology experience toward the

hospital’s new endeavor to plan and implement electronic medical records. Until you experience the business of health care, you cannot possibly imagine or appreciate the associated complexities. I take great pride in playing a role in the decisions and actions that bring the finest quality medical care to St. Mary’s.”Visit MedStarStMarys.org/WaysToGive

to learn how you can give back, too.

MedStar News Briefs

BANK DONATES TO FOUNDATIONEmployees of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake present members of the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation with a donation from the bank’s “Casual for a Cause” program. The program allows employees to dress casually for the summer by making a donation. The funds raised this year were donated to nonprofits providing healthcare and wellness services throughout the bank’s service areas. This year’s program raised $6,000 and Community Bank of the Chesapeake donated $1,500 to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

HISTORY ROOM COLLECTING MEMORIESEarlier this year construction began on MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s history room, which will be located near the hospital’s cafeteria. The history room will include artifacts, photos and the stories of individuals who not only helped establish the hospital, but who have also kept it healthy for more than a century. If you or someone you know has memorabilia related to the hospital and would like to donate it to our history project, please call 301-475-6001. Copies of our 100 Year Anniversary book, Celebrating a Century of Caring can be purchased in the Hospital Gift Shop.

GRANT HELPS WOMEN AFFORD BREAST CAREAny woman facing a breast cancer diagnosis should have somewhere to turn. However, women who are under or uninsured may not be able to afford life-saving screenings or treatments. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital may be able to help thanks to the Pink Ribbon Project. Eligible women in St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert counties may be able to receive assistance with breast screening and diagnosis thanks to a grant from the Maryland Susan G. Komen chapter. For more information about the program, contact 240-434-7763.

MSMH RECOGNIZED FOR INCREASING PATIENT SAFETYMedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is among only seven hospitals in Maryland and Virginia to receive VHQC’s 2015 Quality Innovation Award, which recognizes hospitals that are achieving reductions in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and creating a culture of patient safety. For nearly two years, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has participated in the HAI Improvement Network, led by VHQC. As the Medicare Quality Innovation Network for Maryland and Virginia, VHQC convenes patients, clinicians and other partners to rapidly spread best practices for improving health quality.

Visit MedStarStMarys.org/Newsroom for more MSMH news.

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PHYSICIAN QUAD HOUSE NEARING COMPLETIONA new visiting physician quadraplex building located off of Moakley Street in Leonardtown is nearing completion and is expected to be available for use in early 2017. The project, which broke ground in April, will contain two sets of fully-furnished, one- and two-bedroom units designed to provide temporary housing for physicians in training and visiting healthcare professionals. The project is an integral component of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s long-term strategic plan to bring new healthcare providers to our community.

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Heart Attack Symptoms:A HIS & HER GUIDEHeart attacks are not one size fits all. They can often begin with subtle symptoms that don’t resemble the sudden, crushing pain many imagine. And although many symptoms are similar, men and women often experience them differently. Be aware of the signs and call your doctor if you have symptoms that develop suddenly and do not resolve within 15 to 30 minutes. Delay in taking action can mean greater damage to your heart, so know the signs and get help.

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute partners with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute for groundbreaking clinical care and research. Visit MedStarHeartInstitute.org for more information on heart disease.

Chest Discomfort or PainDescribed as intense weight, like an elephant sitting on their chest.

Inability to sleepMay have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Shortness of breathFeeling as if you can’t catch your breath, often occurring with minimal or no activity.

SweatingBreaking out into a cold sweat or clammy skin.

Unusual fatigueMay wake up feeling tired and gets worse over time. Too tired to do anything.

Upper body painPain might be felt in one or both arms, neck, back, jaw or stomach. Pain might feel like it is radiating from the chest.

Chest Discomfort or PainLess intense than what men experience, more like a pressure or rope being tied around their chest and not a crushing weight.

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Inability to sleepAbrupt change in sleep patterns and general feeling of anxiety.

Shortness of breathUsually accompanied by extreme fatigue. Often comes on quickly and without exertion.

SweatingCold sweats that do not resemble hot flashes related to menopause. Night sweats are often common.

Unusual fatigueFeeling absolutely exhausted like you don’t have any strength for normal activities. May begin suddenly and start weeks before an event.

Upper body painMore common in women than men. Often starts as discomfort in middle of chest and radiates outward. May have mild pain in neck, jaw, back or stomach.

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Beyond the Heart AttackCardiac Rehabilitation Program Gives Patients Second Chance at Health

When you find something that works, you stick with it. Which is why when Lew Armistead needed cardiac rehab after his second heart surgery earlier this year, he returned to the Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center (GADC) at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

Having participated in the center’s cardiac rehab program in 2014 following a heart attack and surgery to open a blocked artery, Lew knew the program offered just what his doctor ordered to help him recover from surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.

“One of the things that really impressed me about the center was the staff,” said Lew, a Hollywood, Maryland resident. “They have a lot of expertise in that room, and they are very committed to working with you. Usually, people who have to go to a workout don’t especially look forward to it. The people who staff the center have such a good attitude that I looked forward to going there much more than my regular health club.”

GADC’s program offers an individualized treatment plan, which incorporates

evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and other health-related areas.

“A lot of patients don’t know how much to push themselves after a heart attack,” said Pam Riley, BSN, RN, PCCN, clinical leader of GADC. “They have lost their confidence and self esteem. We can show them how much they can push themselves and we can educate them on the signs and symptoms to look for so they don’t push too hard.”

Lew says he has always been a person who believes in staying in good

physical condition, and he attributes completing the GADC program and the education he received there in 2014 to the quick recovery he made following his second surgery.

“I thought my heart surgery was much easier than I anticipated,” he said. “People told me I would be in a lot of pain and I would have a long recovery period, but I went into my second surgery in much better physical condition than perhaps other heart surgery patients might.”

Lew Armistead receives medical supervision from Pam Riley, BSN, RN, PCCN, of the Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center as he exercises on the program’s recumbent bike.

Visit MedStarStMarys.org/GraceAnneDorney to learn more about cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs offered at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital or call 855-201-4499.

A Life-Saving Connection“Many cardiac patients who come to our Emergency Department (ED) can be treated here and follow up with a cardiologist after they leave,” said Dawn Yeitrakis, MS, RN, CEN, director, MedStar St. Mary’s ED. “Individuals with more complex cases, however, may need expedited treatment.”

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital works closely with the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) to ensure patients needing the highest level of care are quickly transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s newly opened Nancy and Harold Zirkin Heart & Vascular Hospital, offering state-of-the-art cardiovascular care. “Connecting our patients quickly to the type of care available through the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute can be life saving,” said Dawn.

Visit MedStarHeartInstitute.org to learn more.

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital recently received Five-Star Recognition for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Treatment of Heart Attack for 2017 by Healthgrades®Visit MedStarStMarys.org/Newsroom to learn more.

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For those who sit for work on a daily basis, getting the 30 minutes a day of physical exercise suggested by the American Heart Association can be challenging. Add in the winter months when weather can sometimes keep us from outdoor activities and suddenly we’ve become more sedentary. According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged sitting can lead to premature mortality, chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, metabolic syndrome and obesity. Southern Maryland Regional Director of the MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network Kristin Sheehan, PT, OCS, adds, “Excessive sitting can also lead to many musculoskeletal conditions and cause pain, particularly in the spine. Even if you exercise 30 minutes a day, but then sit for 11 hours, you are still at increased health risk.”

So what can a busy professional do to combat a sedentary winter day at the office? Our physical therapists say taking stretching breaks several times throughout the day helps keep joints lubricated and healthy. “We spend a lot of time in a flexed position so moving joints in the opposite direction of how you’re sitting is most beneficial,” says Jenna Holmes, PT, DPT, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. “This can be achieved with total

body stretches you can do at your desk.”

Guided by the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, your physical therapy team at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitative services. Together, we are here for you!

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Leonardtown 301-475-6062

Visit MedStarStMarys.org/PT to learn more.

Work at a Desk all Day? Try Total Body Stretches.*

Standing Cervical Retraction Stand in an upright position. Gently draw your head directly backward, while keeping your eyes fixed on something in front of you.

Shoulder and Elbow Extension with Palms Back Stand in an upright position with your arms resting at your side. Gently straighten your arms as far as possible and then lift them backward as far as is comfortably possible.

Wrist Extension Stretch Stand with one arm in front of your body, palm facing the ceiling. With the opposite hand, apply a gentle downward pressure on your fingers, bending your wrist and keeping your elbow straight.

Standing Hip Flexor and Gastroc Stretch Stand in staggered position with one leg behind your body. Keeping your back straight and upright, squeeze your bottom and slowly shift your weight forward bending the front knee until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip and in the calf of the back leg.

Standing Lumbar Extension Stand in an upright position with your hands resting against your lower back and feet shoulder width apart. Slowly lean backward as far as you can.

*For each exercise, perform 10 repetitions, holding for 1-2 seconds. Work within a comfortable range and do not push through pain.

MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network, Southern Maryland Region

Brandywine 301-782-2250

Hollywood 301-373-2588

Waldorf 855-546-0793

Waldorf Pembrooke Square 855-546-1005

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MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) is a 103-bed full-service community hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. As a MedStar Health not-for-profit hospital, MSMH’s earnings are reinvested into the community and into improving patient care. With innovative technology and a dedication to excellence, our medical providers and staff are committed to providing you and your family with quality, compassionate healthcare.

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of 44 Maryland hospitals in state’s Quality Based Reimbursement program. Based on quality-of-care

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Five-Star Recipient:• Labor and Delivery for Vaginal and

C-Section Births, 2016• Gallbladder Surgery, 2017• Total Knee Replacement, 2017• Treatment of Bowel Obstruction, 2017• Treatment of COPD, 2017• Treatment of Heart Attack, 2017

The new MedStar Pharmacy at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is now open to the

public, Monday — Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. One of seven hospitals in Maryland and Virginia to receive VHQC’s Quality Innovation Award for achieving reductions in hospital acquired infections.

1,239 Hospital Associates

415 Medical Staff

Practice Greenhealth’s Making Medicine Mercury Free Award

Designated as a Blue Distinction Center+® in hip

and knee replacment surgery by BlueCross BlueShield Association for safe and effective quality specialty care

American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Performance Award for Excellent Stroke Care

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Our Donors Make the Difference

$5,000 — $9,999Alliance Anesthesia AssociatesCerner CorporationAnna Choi & Richard FerraroECS Federal, Inc.Heron Systems, Inc.Jayaraman Medical Associates, LLCManTech International CorporationJennifer & Tim MeyerKaren & Stephen MichaelsThe MIL CorporationRaley Watts & O’NeillServpro of St. Mary’s & CalvertAvani & Dhiren ShahWyle Laboratories

$1,000 — $4,999ab+c Creative IntelligenceChristine & Eugene AmbrogioAMN HealthcareAnonymousASEC, Inc.Bank of America Merrill LynchLyndsey & Bruce BartooCalvert Cliffs Nuclear Power PlantMary & Charles CarruthCasey Page PfeiffCerasoli Stafford Media ManagementCMI Afiliated CompaniesCoBankCollege of Southern MarylandCR Goodman Associates, LLCDCS CorporationDeco Recovery ManagementDuane Morris, LLPLinda & Raymond Dudderar

$25,000+

MedStar Shah Medical GroupChristine Wray & John Felicitas

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is your non-profit community hospital. We rely on philanthropic contributions from individuals and businesses. The generosity of our donors – our friends, family and neighbors – enables us to significantly enhance the patient experience and our community outreach.

We would like to thank all who donated in Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016). We truly appreciate your gift and your trust in us to continue to provide quality, compassionate healthcare for our entire community.

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AMEWAS, Inc.Associates in Radiation MedicineBurch Oil CompanyThe Cherry Cove Group

G&H JewelersAlfred & Joan MattinglyMedStar Health MEP Health, LLC, Making People Better

Elements Eatery & MixologyErnst & Young, LLCJoan & Paul GelrudGleason, Flynn, Emig &

Fogleman CharteredHargrove, Inc.Mary Leigh & Keith HarlessAlan KeenyTheron KennonAmir KhanLinda & Bill LagleLedo Pizza System, Inc.Legal ResourcesMaria McCrossenHolly & Stephen MeyerMoreDirect, Inc.Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.Old Line BankPrice Modern, LLCPrinting Press, Inc.Ella May & Robert RussellStacy & Kenneth SametSomething Special by TracySouthern Maryland Blue Crabs

Professional Baseball ClubSouthern Maryland Electric

CooperativeStandard Textile Co., Inc.Staples AdvantageStericycleChristine M. SwearingenJane Sypher & Lawrence TierneyTaylor Gas Company, Inc.The Herbert M. & Naomi R. Leavitt

Family Charitable Trust

Barbara & Michael ThompsonTrans Time ExpressChristine & Jonathan TrentTrion GroupUp-To-Date Laundry, Inc.MaryLou & Robert WatsonHelen & Raymond WerneckeWharton, Levin, Ehrmantraut & Klein, P.A.Willis Towers WatsonW.M. Davis, Inc. General ContractorsXerox Corporation

$500 — $999Karen Abrams & James Kenney Lewis Aldridge, Jr.AM Pierce & Associates, LLCA. Shane Mattingly, P.C.Catherine & Robert AskeyNicole & Dennis AtlasAvian Engineering, LLCAxis HealthcareJan & Tom BarnesBoomershine Consulting Group, LLCDeborah & Richard BraamC3 Innovations, Inc.Cather Marine, Inc.Community Bank of the ChesapeakeCompass Systems, Inc.Helene & Steven CorumJean & John CrineHelen & G. Thomas DaughertyDeCosta Construction Specialties, Inc.Helen Dorsey Franziska & Carl DubacPamela & William Dunkin

Catherine Duvall & William Schmalgemeyer

Edward JonesDavid ElbertiHarwant & Paul GillHotchkis and Wiley Capital

Management, LLCMary Joy & George HurlburtMaria Icaza & Glenn HeislerJ.F. Taylor, Inc.KPMGLeonardtown Business AssociationLeonardtown Rotary Club of

St. Mary’s CountyMaryland Charity CampaignJohn T. MattinglyMillison ManagementElizabeth MitchellCarol & William MoodySalwa Omeish & Yahia TagouriPAE Applied Technologies, LLCPessin Katz Law, P.A.Phocus VideoLucille & William ReuterValerie & Philip RooneyKimberly & Charles RosenfieldLuann & David SmouseSt. John’s SchoolLawrence TilleyLori & Rick WerrellPatricia & Lynden WhitmerRichard WillardJoanne & David WoodBarbara & Johnny Wood, Jr.Leslie & Harold Young

<$499Brenda L. AbellJuanita & Kenneth AbellWilliam AdamoBeatrice & James AgamaiteRobert AldridgeLori Amonett-WilsonStephanie AngleLynn & Stuart AshtonPatricia AudDesiree & Aros AxleyDebbie BakerBeverly BallardAgnes C. BeanBarbara & Vincent BellezzaShirley BenjaminDenise BennettMary & Leon BerubePhilip BlakerJohn BourdonPamela BowlesTeresa & Patrick BranniganGay BrittainSara & William BroadhurstMary & Sanford BrooksDavid G. BrownGeorge E. BrownMichael W. BrownPeter D. BrownRobert R. BurroughsLynn BurtonErin & Jeremy CamdenDawn CampbellStephen H. CastlesJune CastroCarla & Thomas CavanaughMary B. CheseldineWilliam F. CookeCarol CoppenbargerDonna & Philip CranfordChristine CullisonNorry & James DarceyJeanne DavisAnne & Wayne DavisOlga DeweyRobert Di Vito & Brian FrasierVeda DixonColleen & James DonovanDebbie & Jonathan DrenockyGaye & Michael Dugan

Agnes DuncanSusan & Joseph DyerRoy DysonRamona & John EakerLinda EdwardsNina EllisJennifer EubanksExelon FoundationCharlene & Gerald FairMary & Keith FairfaxAmy & Angelo FalconeGiuseppa & Kenneth FarquharPaul FerroAdele & Ryan FieldsMichael FitzgeraldMary & Paul FletcherAnne & Kirk ForrestMichelle Forrest-SmithKathryn & Carl FranzenDonald FrenchChristine FyockTamri GaidoEric GallegosMichael GardnerChristian GlaserDiane & Richard GoodingJames W. GosnellRegina & John G. GreelyKristine & John H. GreelyElaine GreenVirginia & James GrettonDeborah GrossGuy Distributing Co., Inc.Irvanette HallPatricia L. HallTammy HardestyJohn HarveyRuby & Steven HawksSara & John HazudaRaymond HeightDiane Hellwich-WellonsElaine & Michael HewittMary Anne & Russell HoadleyJeni & Dean IrwinAmy JeffriesElaine & Charles JeffriesMoira JohnsonVicki JohnsonJoyce JuddGeraldine JuneSunhee & H. Charles Kim

Elizabeth & Benjamin KnottHarold KoerperGottfried KohlerAmanda KrutillaScott KuoPeter LambertCharles LandrethJane LawingChristina & Ethan LeemanLeonardtown Lions Club

Charitable Foundation, Inc.Roberta & Keith LokerMicheline Lopez-Estrada & Joseph LynchAnne LundJ. Thomas MacyKathleen MatthewsMary J. MaxwellJoanne & Kenneth McIlhennyVenus MercadoFlorence & Michael MichalskiCarolyn & Lawrence MilanBarbara MillettRachelle MillisonLeah & Brian MoserAngela NashwickCarole NelsonJacqueline NolanKimberly & Brian NorrisJo Ellen NutterVeronica O’DonnellJudith OsbornKatherine OwensBetsy & John ParlettErnestine PenceKathy & Chris PerlickDonna & Thomas PhelanJodi & James PilkertonSusan & Mark PinekensteinTricia & Mel PowellKathryn PurselRichard QuiggLaura Radesca & Jose JuambeltzJulie & Robert RandallChristopher ReeherWilliam RhodesIsobel & Martel Ricketts

Timothy RitiBarbara J. RitterMichael E. RuizPatricia RussellValinda & Robert SchallerBarbara & David SeemanJerry ShawSMGU AirsoftJill SmithMary E. SmithAngela SprouseCatherine & Lloyd StancilRobert StancilRegina SteeleCarolyn StewartSigrid & H. William StilesPaula & R. Timothy StorchNicole & Norman StricklandScott StrobelRebecca SutayCatherine SzenczyJanice & James TanavageGregory TateChristine TaylorRobert F. TaylorPaula & Rick TepelMarc ThompsonMark E. ThornKaren & Jeremy Tucker United Way of Charles County, Inc.Kimberly Van PeltPatricia Vernon-Rusher &

Jeffrey RusherChristina & Allen ViaJudith VukmerMary Jane & Kevin WalshElizabeth WalterKatie & Thomas WattsLea & Arthur Weaver Robert WentworthKathleen & Duane WhitecottenErnest WilliamsSally & Martin WiseChristine & Robert WoodTeresa Wren

Visit MedStarStMarys.org/WaysToGive for information about how to make a year-end tax deductible donation.

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Experience... myStationA New Way to Help Patients Heal

Connecting to your health and your hospital is only a click away during your stay at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. A new television system, called myStation, is transforming hospital rooms into interactive healing environments.

“myStation is a great way for patients and their families to become fully engaged in their care with us,” said Christine Wray, president of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “It offers patients staying overnight in an inpatient room immediate access to important health and hospital information, educational videos and resources, movies, games and much more.”

Similar to a regular television remote, patients can easily navigate the interactive system using the pillow speaker or a wireless keyboard. With the push of a button any time of day, patients can stay informed about their plan of care, which may include a schedule of upcoming tests or x-rays, any doctor prescribed medications or recommended educational videos related to their condition or diagnosis. Patients can use settings on myStation to choose a different language, theme or background. They can also select from a variety of family-friendly movies, games, and TV shows for their enjoyment.

Visit MedstarStMarys.org/YourRoom for more details.

Easy-to-read, diagrammed instructions on how to access all the features offered through myStation are provided in patient admission packets. If any assistance is needed, our nurses are always here to help.