Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2013 - (Page 3)

IN THIS ISSUE LETTER FROM THE CEO STRIVING FOR THE BEST As you anticipate the coming new year and the desire for improvement it can inspire, I'm happy to let you know that University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center has been recognized for its commitment to ongoing improvement. UM Charles Regional received the 2013 Excellence Award for Quality Improvement from the independent nonproﬁt Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care. Read more on the next page! In this issue, you'll also ﬁnd tips to enjoy the holidays while still pursuing healthy eating habits. You'll meet three patients whose lives were changed for the better by our Center for Wound Healing. You'll also learn about an innovative kidney exchange program at University of Maryland Medical Center that increases the odds of ﬁnding a matching donor. Here at UM Charles Regional, we welcome De Tran, MD, to our surgical staff, who comes to us from active duty service with the U.S. Army as a trauma and general surgeon. From the daily details of preventive health to the specialized care you need, we're here for you! Designed by McMurry/TMG, LLC Specialists at the Center for Wound Healing help patients regain their active lifestyles. 10 A LIFESAVING GIFT An innovative kidney exchange program at University of Maryland Medical Center increases the odds of matching donor and recipient. On Our Cover: Amber Fowler, MSN, RNC, program director for the Center for Wound Healing, and patient Christopher Griggs. 4 13 14 15 President & CEO Community Development and Planning Director Joyce L. Riggs A Renewed Lease on Life D E PA R T M E N TS Noel A. Cervino President/Chief Executive Offi cer Noel A. Cervino 6 A HEALTHY START AT A GLANCE FOUNDATION FOCUS HEALTHY HAPPENINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU RESPOND BY JAN. 17 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 3 $50 TARGET GIFT CARDS! What's on your mind? Everyone who takes our quick online survey by Jan. 17 will be entered to win one of three $50 Target gift cards from UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Head to shareinput.com/crmc today!  Join our online community with polls, video and more! charlesregional.org/mhm. To share your comments, information requests or change of address, email tanderson2@ umm.edu or call 301-609-4396. charlesregional.org | Winter 2013 3 http://www.shareinput.com/crmc http://www.charlesregional.org http://www.charlesregional.org/mhm

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
A Renewed Lease on Life
A Lifesaving Gift
At a Glance
Foundation Focus
Healthy Happenings

Maryland's Health Matters - Charles Regional - Winter 2013