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

A HEALTHY START DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY Providing health information at the Day of Hope event Aug. 17 were, from left: May Alattar, MD, endocrinologist, UMMC Midtown Campus; Denise Marino, director of marketing and communications, UMMC Midtown Campus; the Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway, senior pastor at Union Baptist Church and co-organizer of the event; Merideth Marr, marketing and communications specialist, UMMC Midtown Campus; and Anne D. Williams, DNP, RN, senior manager of community empowerment and health education at University of Maryland Medical Center. Living our mission, "To improve the health of our community through superior, compassionate care and medical education in partnership with our physicians and employees," is something University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus takes very seriously. Our dedication to the community we serve extends past the walls of our hospital into the parks, organizations, churches and businesses. Our clinicians often participate in neighborhood events on weekends and weeknights to help improve the health of the community by offering risk assessments, health screenings and "Ask a Doc" services. WE SPEAK TO YOU If you are a member of a large community organization or church and would like for us to come and speak on a topic, call 410-225-8352 or email dmarino@umm.edu. Williams offers information on healthy portions to children at the Day of Hope event this past August at Robert C. Marshall Park in West Baltimore. New Year, New You Maybe it's those extra holiday pounds or the idea of another year passing, but for many people, winter serves as a time of reﬂection on how to live a healthier life. Whatever the reason, it's never too late to start making positive changes, and a great way to get started is to visit your doctor for a checkup. The doctor will assess your overall well-being by asking you general questions, measuring your blood pressure and checking your weight. Use this time to talk about what you'd like to achieve. Maybe you're trying to quit smoking or lose weight? Your doctor can help you set realistic goals. Here are two tips from our experts. Brian Belgin, DPM, podiatrist, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus: "Know your own body. Your feet are the base for your entire upright existence, so make a point to examine them daily. Minor changes such as redness, irritation or calluses could be a sign of problems. If you have these signs or pain in your feet that lasts for two or more days-even with rest, ice and simple over-the-counter cushions and anti-inﬂammatories-you should see a podiatrist." To schedule an appointment with Dr. Belgin, call 410-462-5420.  Need a physician? Go to umm.edu/midtown and click "Find a Doctor." William C. Gray, MD, otorhinolaryngologist, UMMC Midtown Campus: "It may be hard to tell the difference between a cold and a sinus infection. For a cold, the symptoms begin in one to ﬁve days and can last seven days, with perhaps a few lingering symptoms for another week. If it lasts longer, it could be a sinus infection or chronic sinusitis. To keep sinuses clear, drink lots of ﬂuids to keep nasal discharge thin, and use a humidiﬁer, particularly if air in your home is heated by a forced-air system." To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gray, call 443-552-2653. umm.edu/midtown | Winter 2013 3 http://www.umm.edu/midtown http://www.umm.edu/midtown

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

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Seeing Is Believing
A Lifesaving Gift
At a Glance
Make Heart Health a Family Affair

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013