Maryland’s Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Spring 2019 - 3

A HEALTHY START

LETTER FROM THE CEO

SPRING FORWARD
Welcome to spring!
It's time to stow the
snow boots and watch
the wonderful, natural
environment we live
in come back to life.
Spring is also a good
time to get those
physicals and stay
on top of those chronic health conditions like
diabetes, congestive heart failure and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease-three very
common problems that require regular self-care,
management and medical oversight. We have
outstanding teams in all of these areas who can
help you manage and feel your best.
If you have visited our Bel Air campus,

The Sneezing
Season
If everyone around you is saying, "Ah, spring!" and you can
only reply with "Ah-CHOO!" you might have seasonal allergies.

you know that we are expanding our parking

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, which many people call

capacity at West Macphail and Tollgate roads.

"hay fever," is caused by outdoor allergens that typically

Soon, we will also tackle the parking capacities

trigger symptoms in the spring and fall. Airborne pollen

in front of the main hospital to bring more

and mold spores can cause symptoms such as sneezing,

available parking to our patients, families and

congestion, runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, roof

visitors. We appreciate your patience during

of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears.

this time. It is important to get these parking

If you know what you're allergic to, simply avoiding those

projects complete in anticipation of the larger

triggers can relieve symptoms. Additionally, follow these tips:

expansion of the medical campus, expected
to begin in the summer/fall time frame. Visit
umuch.org/healthy to learn more about our
exciting plans in Bel Air and Aberdeen.
We are proud to be part of something greater!
In Good Health,

Minimize early morning outdoor activity when pollen is usually
emitted, between 5 and 10 a.m.
Try to stay indoors when the pollen count or humidity is high and
on windy days when dust and pollen are more likely to be in the air.
Consider taking a vacation during the height of pollen season
to a more pollen-free area, such as the beach.
Don't mow lawns or rake leaves, which can stir up pollen and mold.

Lyle E. Sheldon, FACHE
President and CEO

LOOKING FOR AN ALLERGIST?
Visit umuch.org/healthy to find one near you.

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