IN THIS ISSUE 6 9 FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE What you need to know about this vascular condition, and how to reduce your risk. RELIEF FROM LOW BACK PAIN The spine team at UM BWMC takes a multifaceted approach to care. COVER STORY ON THE COVER: UM BWMC vascular surgeon Mariano Arosemena, MD, and his colleagues at the Vascular Center (pictured above) use state-of-the-art equipment to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other vascular problems. Maryland's Health Matters is published by the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. This publication is not intended to provide professional medical advice. It is to provide general health and wellness information. 10 HEALING THE HEARTS OF MARYLAND Meet three patients who are living life to the fullest after treatment at the University of Maryland Heart and Vascular Center. D E PA R T M E N TS 3 A HEALTHY START 13 AT A GLANCE 14 NEWS AND EVENTS B E A PART O F S O M ETH I NG GR EATER . STAY CONNECTED WITH UM BWMC! President/Chief Executive Officer Karen E. Olscamp Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Clinical Integration Kathleen C. McCollum Director, Marketing and Communications Sonia Hamlin Designed by MANIFEST LLC 2 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS Visit our Facebook page to learn about the latest events and news at UM BWMC. facebook.com/bwmcmd Meet our doctors and explore our hospital's Centers of Excellence. youtube.com/mybwmc Get daily, real-time health information and updates from our experts. twitter.com/umbwmc View photos from UM BWMC's events and celebrations. flickr.com/photos/mybwmc WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Please send us your comments, information requests or change of address to bwmcpr@bwmc. umms.org or call 410-787-4367.http://www.youtube.com/mybwmc http://www.facebook.com/bwmcmd http://www.flickr.com/photos/mybwmc http://www.twitter.com/umbwmc