Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2015 - (Page 2)

IN THIS ISSUE 3 4 A DELICATE MATTER Robotic surgery spares patient's kidney, removes tumor, with quick recovery. A STROKE OF GOOD LUCK A father recovers thanks to fast, expert emergency treatment and a miracle clot-busting drug. 8 10 RESHAPING YOUR HEALTH CARE Primary care emphasizes wellness and prevention. GOING THE DISTANCE UM Children's Hospital pediatric specialists hit the road every day to bring care to kids in their own communities. D E PA R T M E N TS 6 GETTING AHEAD OF CONCUSSION Protecting the brain through awareness, diagnosis and treatment at Towson Sports Medicine. 13 AT A GLANCE 14 HEALTHY AT HOME 15 COVER STORY NEWS AND EVENTS Maryland's Health Matters is published by the Marketing and Communications office at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. This publication is not intended to provide professional medical advice. It is to provide general health and wellness information. B E A PART O F S O METH ING GR EATER . STAY CONNECTED WITH US President and CEO The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA Vice President of Business Development Walter J. Furlong Designed by McMURRY/TMG, LLC 2 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS Visit our Facebook page to learn about the latest events and happenings at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter Watch our doctors discuss prenatal care, joint replacement surgeries and more. youtube.com/SJMCTowson Get daily, real-time health information and updates from our experts. twitter.com/SJMCTowson WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Please send us your comments, information requests, change of address or opt-out request to umsjmatters@umm.edu or 7601 Osler Drive, Jordan Center, Suite 163, Towson, MD 21204. Or call 410-337-1700. http://www.facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter http://www.facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter http://www.youtube.com/SJMCTowson http://www.youtube.com/SJMCTowson http://www.twitter.com/SJMCTowson http://www.twitter.com/SJMCTowson

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Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Spring 2015