Maryland's Health Matters - BWMC - Summer 2013 - (Page 2)

IN THIS ISSUE LETTER FROM THE CEO A PART OF YOUR HEALTHIER LIFE 6 Back in Action Spinal surgery helped one Glen Burnie resident regain a life ﬁlled with gardening and grandchildren. “I feel like I’m living again,” she says. 9 GET HIM TO THE DOC! It turns out men do listen to the women in their lives—especially when it involves health care. 10 ‘WE GIVE PARENTS HOPE’ The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Fetal Care is unmatched for developing treatment options for expectant parents. At the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our sole focus is on providing you, and our community, with the highest quality health care services. In this issue of Maryland’s Health Matters, you’ll learn more about how we are accomplishing that mission, as well as our centers of excellence, such as the Baltimore Washington Spine and Neuroscience Center. With experience and a team approach to care, the center’s physicians and professionals routinely treat complex cases and common disorders. Read about one patient’s experience on page 6. Inside, you’ll also ﬁnd information about our farmers market, childbirth education classes and support groups, and tips from our doctors to help you enjoy a healthy summer that is free of injury and illness. Thank you for choosing UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center. It is a privilege to be part of your healing and wellness journey and to serve you and your family’s health care needs. Have a safe and happy summer! Sincerely, D E PA R T M E N TS 3 13 14 A HEALTHY START AT A GLANCE NEWS AND EVENTS Karen E. Olscamp President and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer STAY CONNECTED WITH UM BWMC! President/Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer Karen E. Olscamp Senior Vice President of Business Development Kathleen C. McCollum Designed by McMurry/TMG, LLC On the cover: Randy Davis, MD, and Elizabeth Cullins of Glen Burnie. 2 MARYLAND’S HEALTH MATTERS Visit our Facebook page to learn about the latest events and happenings at UM BWMC. facebook.com/bwmcmd Watch our doctors discuss prenatal care, joint replacement surgeries and more. youtube.com/mybwmc Get daily, real-time health information and updates from our experts. twitter.com/bwmc View photos from UM BWMC’s community events and employee 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. 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. http://www.facebook.com/bwmcmd http://www.youtube.com/mybwmc http://www.youtube.com/mybwmc http://www.facebook.com/bwmcmd http://www.twitter.com/bwmc http://www.flickr.com/photos/mybwmc http://www.flickr.com/photos/mybwmc http://www.twitter.com/bwmc

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - BWMC - Summer 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - UMMS - Summer 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Back in Action
Get Him to the Doc!
'We Give Parents Hope’
At a Glance
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - BWMC - Summer 2013