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A Healthy Dose
A magazine for the community of Northwest Hospital Winter 2021
Patient & Family Advisory Council:
Enhancing
the Patient
Experience
Also in this issue:
COVID-19 Vaccines
Hospice Care
Preventive Cardiovascular Care
Northwest Hospital | A
Welcome | Craig Carmichael
Dear Friends,
Now that 2021 is in full swing, we are all deeply hopeful that the end to
the pandemic is in our near future. I encourage you to get the COVID-19
vaccine as it becomes available to the general public. Like masks and social
distancing, the vaccine is not only a way to safeguard your own health; it’s
also a way to do your part to strengthen our community.
But defeating COVID-19 is not my only hope for the coming months.
We have a great many things to look forward to at Northwest Hospital.
I am pleased to share that, for the second consecutive year, our short-term
rehabilitation unit has been named a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News &
“Together we can make our World Report. This recognition is yet another testament to the quality of
our skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.
award-winning hospital an
I am excited about our newly reinstated Patient and Family Advisory
unstoppable force for serving Council and its innovative ideas to take our patient experience to the
our Northwest community.” next level. I am eager to recruit more top surgeons and physicians and
expand services, such as hospice, to enhance the already-exceptional
A Healthy Dose is published by the Marketing
care you’ve come to rely on. And I am committed to reducing the rate
Department at LifeBridge Health of heart attack and stroke by getting more patients the life-saving
screenings that they need.
Northwest Hospital Board of Directors
Richard F. Kemper, Chairman
Please be assured that our team is here and ready to safely care for you. If
Harold I. Hackerman, Vice Chairman
Bill Miller, Secretary you are in need of medical attention, don’t wait. We have the best and most
Barry S. Walters, M.D., Treasurer committed healthcare staff imaginable. They have fearlessly helped us
Ronald Attman navigate the worst health crisis in more than a century. If we can defeat
Jason A. Blavatt, Esq. the pandemic, just imagine what else we can do for the community.
Charles O. Fisher, Jr., Esq.
Reuven Goodman Now it’s your turn: what do you hope to see at Northwest Hospital
Pat Isaac
in the next 12 months? I invite you to email your ideas to us at
Donald Kirson
Audrey Lifcovich
northwesthospitalguestrelations@lifebridgehealth.org. I’m confident
Brad Mendelson that together we can make our award-winning hospital an unstoppable
Joseph Migliara force for serving our Northwest community.
Brian L. Moffet, Esq.
Hayden Moore
Michael J. O'Halloran
Louis E. Sapperstein
Paul L. Saval, Esq. Craig Carmichael, M.B.A., C.P.A., C.I.S.A.
Mark Simanowith President & Chief Operating Officer, Northwest Hospital
Jonathan Thierman, M.D., Ph.D. Senior Vice President, LifeBridge Health
Howard M. Weiss
Marketing The goal of A Healthy Dose is to educate our readers about subjects and events
Brian Deffaa, Chief Marketing Officer relevant to their health and wellness and the programs and services LifeBridge
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and Execution consultation with your physician. Please contact your physician regarding any
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Contents | Winter 2021
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2 10
Features In Brief
2 Commit to Your Cardiovascular Health Welcome New Providers 4
Heart attack and stroke are two of the leading killers in our Vaccinate Against COVID-19 5
community. But adding some simple preventive steps into New Center for Hope Breaks
your life can make all the difference. Ground in Park Heights 6
8 Hospice Comfort & Care Shared Far & Wide Kreiger Eye Institute Welcomes
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
BridgingLife, formerly Carroll Hospice, expands its services
Samantha Feldman, M.D. 12
to the Northwest Hospital community, providing the
personalized end-of-life care and family support for which GetWell Network Launches
it is known. in Patient Rooms 13
10 Prioritizing the Patient Experience Caring Bravely During COVID-19 14
The revitalized Patient and Family Advisory Council Calendar & Support Groups 15
encourages collaboration between community members
and hospital leadership.
ON THE COVER: Kelly Carter, Randallstown restaurateur and executive director of the Liberty Road Business Association,
is a community member of the revitalized Patient and Family Advisory Council.
Northwest Hospital | 1
The
Cardiovascular
Health Equation
Heart attack and stroke are two of the leading killers
in our community. But adding some simple preventive
steps into your life can make all the difference.
Know Your Numbers
The American Heart Association and the Mayo Clinic
consider these the ideal cardiovascular health
numbers for most adults:
Blood Pressure Fasting Blood Sugar
120/80 mm HG 100 mg/dL
Body Mass Index (BMI) HDL Cholesterol
25 kg/m2 60 mg/dL
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Monitoring your essential numbers—
blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, cholesterol
and blood sugar—gives us a lot of guidance as to where
you’re most at risk.
Betty Wang, D.O., primary care physician
Plenty of self-help and dieting books will try to sell you Your primary care provider can also help you make
the secrets to a long and healthy life. But if you ask your important lifestyle changes, which can make all the
primary care provider, the answer isn’t that mysterious. difference. The scenario is unique to every patient, but
It just requires a little math—and a commitment to your that can mean eliminating tobacco use; reducing stress;
cardiovascular health. managing your weight; minimizing alcohol, sugary
drinks and processed foods; and taking control of chronic
“In primary care, we know that managing the risk diseases such as diabetes. For most patients, exercise is
factors for heart attack and stroke are significant also key; providers recommend aiming for 150 minutes a
game-changers in a person’s longevity and quality of week of aerobic activity.
life,” explains Betty Wang, D.O., an internal medicine
specialist with BW Primary Care, a LifeBridge “Studies show that this magic number—150 minutes a
Health community physician practice. “Monitoring week—can reduce heart attack and stroke morbidity by
your essential numbers—blood pressure, BMI, waist 25 percent or more,” Dr. Wang points out. “That has a
circumference, cholesterol and blood sugar—gives us bigger impact than any medications we can give you.”
a lot of guidance as to where you’re most at risk.” (See
And if a cardiovascular emergency should occur, it’s
page 2)
helpful to have a primary care provider that’s closely
Knowing your numbers is easier than it sounds; it’s all aligned with a hospital like Northwest Hospital.
data that’s collected and reviewed by your primary care Accredited as a Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland
provider during your annual checkup. (A simple blood Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems and
draw is typically all that’s required.) Your provider will equipped with the highly specialized Emergency Chest
also use your annual checkup to review your other risk Pain Center that’s accredited by the American College
factors for cardiovascular disease, such as family history, of Cardiology, Northwest Hospital has implemented
age, gender and ethnicity, as well as diet and other nationally developed treatment protocols that are proven
lifestyle choices. to significantly improve outcomes for heart attack and
stroke patients.
“Your primary care provider’s job is to understand the
whole picture,” says Dr. Wang. “If we determine that “I always know that my patients are in good hands
you are moderate- to high-risk, we can take additional with the clinicians at Northwest,” Dr. Wang says. “And
steps like ordering a CT calcium score [a heart scan] because our practice is affiliated with LifeBridge Health,
or nuclear stress test to evaluate your cardiovascular it allows for faster communication and the most efficient
health further.” coordination of care. When a patient comes back to me,
I feel like I can pick up exactly where I need to in order
to help them in their healing process.”
Don’t Wait. Schedule Your Annual Checkup Now.
Visit lifebridgehealth.org to find the primary care provider that’s right for you.
Northwest Hospital | 3
Welcome New Providers
At LifeBridge Health, we are always expanding our scope of care to meet the growing needs of the
community. We welcome the following physicians to our expert team:
Russell O. Schub, D.O., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., Michael J. Schultz, M.D., F.A.C.S.,
Gastroenterology Breast Surgery
Russell O. Schub, D.O., is board certified by the American Renowned breast surgeon Michael J. Schultz, M.D., returns
Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He to LifeBridge Health from the University of Maryland St.
completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Joseph Medical Center, where he developed a destination
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bayview breast program and center providing superior patient-
Medical Center in Baltimore. He received his medical centered care that has been his signature trademark
degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine through his career.
and completed an internship and residency in internal
A lifelong Marylander, Dr. Schultz left for several years
medicine at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
for his pre-med studies at Princeton University before
Dr. Schub’s areas of interest include pains in the abdomen, returning to attend the University of Maryland School of
chest and pelvis, constipation, fecal incontinence and Medicine, followed by his residency at LifeBridge Health’s
defecatory disorders, colonoscopy, polypectomy, Crohn’s Sinai Hospital. He spent nearly 30 years at Sinai and
disease and ulcerative colitis. Northwest hospitals.
Dr. Schub sees patients at 8875 Centre Park Drive, Suite D, Dr. Schultz sees patients at LifeBridge Health’s
Columbia. To schedule an appointment, call 410-730-1000. Quarry Lake offices, 2700 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 220,
Baltimore, and he performs surgeries at Northwest
and Sinai hospitals. To schedule an appointment, call
410-469-5555.
4 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021
Vaccinate Against
COVID-19
Locations throughout the state are offering
the COVID-19 vaccine to the public as part of
Maryland’s distribution plan. As of press time,
vaccine supplies continue to be limited.
Why Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
• The vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19
• They may also help you from getting seriously ill if you do
get COVID-19
• They are a tool for ending the pandemic
How Does the Vaccine Work? Can I Get COVID-19
The vaccines teach the immune system to recognize and fight the from the Vaccine?
virus that causes COVID-19. It typically takes a few weeks to build None of the COVID-19
immunity after vaccination. Two vaccinations several weeks apart vaccines in use or
are needed to provide full protection from the virus. development in the United
States use the live virus, so
Even after you receive the vaccine, it is important to continue to there is no way to get the
wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene and social distance to virus from the vaccine.
slow the spread of COVID-19.
Visit lbhvaccine.org for information on how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine
through LifeBridge Health.
Northwest Hospital | 5
NEW BREAKS GROUND
CENTER FOR HOPE IN
In November 2020, LifeBridge Health broke ground
on the future home of the Center for Hope, a new,
innovative building on Sinai Hospital’s expanded
campus in Park Heights. The center will be the
first comprehensive violence intervention and
prevention center in the nation that is part of a
large regional health system.
The new Center for Hope will address violence affecting
people of all ages, merging LifeBridge Health’s
community violence programming into one location,
The Center for Hope hosted a socially distanced including the Baltimore Child Abuse Center; the
groundbreaking in November 2020. From left to right: domestic violence hospital response program at Sinai
Commissioner Michael Harrison, Baltimore City Hospital; the DOVE program at Northwest Hospital; the
Police Department; Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health
Kujichagulia Center for youth development; a new Safe
president and CEO; and Michael Gaines of Trout,
Daniel and Associates and a member of the Sinai Streets site; and an elder justice program.
Hospital Board of Directors
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We are bringing these services
together to provide a safe haven for
individuals of all ages.
Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health president and CEO
D
PARK HEIGHTS
The Center for Hope hosted a socially distanced groundbreaking in November 2020.
From left to right: Delegate Sandy Rosenberg; Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health
president and CEO; Brian Moffet, LifeBridge Health chairman of the board;
T’Keyah Jackson, survivor and member of the Center for Hope Advisory Council;
and Adam Rosenberg, LifeBridge Health vice president of violence prevention and
intervention and executive director of the Center for Hope
“This is the culmination of years of work to create a president and CEO of LifeBridge Health. “We also hope it
comprehensive violence and intervention program for will benefit the Park Heights community as a catalyst for
the greater community,” explains Adam Rosenberg, economic development and investment in the area.”
LifeBridge Health’s vice president of violence
The Center for Hope is expected to open in early 2022.
intervention and prevention. Rosenberg, formerly the
“We want the Center for Hope to be inviting. Our design
executive director of Baltimore Child Abuse Center
team created a space to include a lot of natural light, large
(which joined LifeBridge Health in January 2019), will
windows and an outdoor area for ‘therapeutic play,’” says
lead a dedicated team of health professionals who will
Rosenberg. “From the moment clients arrive, they will be
oversee trauma response programming that ranges from
enveloped with support and comfort.”
children through seniors.
A capital campaign is underway to raise $6 million for
“We are bringing these services together to provide a
the project; $1.7 million has been raised to date through
safe haven for individuals of all ages who have been
grants from the State of Maryland, the Department of
traumatized and are in need of help and resources as
Housing and Community Development, and private
they begin their journey of healing,” says Neil Meltzer,
philanthropy.
Visit lifebridgehealth.org/centerforhope to learn more about the project. For more information about
Center for Hope philanthropic opportunities, please email Hilary Corley at hcorley@lifebridgehealth.org.
Northwest Hospital | 7
Shared Far and Wide
Carroll Hospice is renamed BridgingLife as part of a major expansion across the region.
Coordinated
oversight of all
hospice care in
Construction to
LifeBridge Health
New palliative, expand Dove House
Expanded facilities and
A new name, hospice & grief inpatient facility at
palliative care the communities
BridgingLife, services at Carroll Hospital
services at they serve
to reflect Levindale & Grace
Northwest & Sinai
compassionate care Medical Center
hospitals
for life’s transitions
18-Month Hospice Care Expansion Plan
8 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021We’re here to help families every step of the way.
Regina Bodnar, assistant vice president of hospice
and palliative care services
Since its doors opened in 1986, Carroll Hospice has 14-bed inpatient hospice unit at Northwest. “This has
delivered high quality—and deeply personalized— been a significant development, and patients and their
care to seriously ill patients and their families in families are still our top priorities,” explains Myers. “No
Carroll County. Over the years, the organization has matter where we go, we intend to deliver our signature
steadily grown to serve more families, taking its touches—like coordinating weddings and graduation
services to Frederick and Baltimore counties as well ceremonies—that enable loved ones to celebrate
as southern Pennsylvania. Now, Carroll Hospice is everything they’ve built together.”
making its biggest move yet with an 18-month rollout
To better serve the ever-growing needs within Carroll
across the LifeBridge Health system and region—and
County, construction will begin this spring to enhance
it has a new name to match: BridgingLife.
Dove House, Carroll Hospital’s inpatient hospice facility,
“Our team is excited to expand the hospice footprint from eight to 14 beds. The renovation allows hospice
into Sinai, Northwest and Levindale hospitals, as staff to better meet the needs of the patients who require
well as Grace Medical Center,” says Leslie Simmons, a higher level of care that cannot be provided in their
chief operating officer and executive vice president of current residence. “Everyone has a different story—we’re
LifeBridge Health. “Carroll Hospice’s leadership and staff known for providing families with a sense of confidence
consistently outperform national benchmarks in quality because of our attentiveness to their individual needs
hospice care, and we want to make sure the entire region and preferences,” explains Regina Bodnar, assistant vice
has access to that.” president of hospice and palliative care services. “Our goal
is to provide comfort and care in the setting best suited to
At the beginning of the expansion process, a committee address the needs of patients and their loved ones.”
composed of board members, community and staff
came together to select a new name that would In addition to the inpatient facilities at Northwest Hospital
reflect the mission, historical perspective, powerful and Dove House, the hospice staff is preparing to manage
emotion and regional aspect of the organization. a general, 12-bed inpatient unit at Sinai this June, as well
“The naming process was extensive and extremely as extending their palliative and end-of-life care and
inclusive,” shares Ellen Finnerty Myers, vice president grief support to Levindale Hospital and Grace Medical
of corporate development for Carroll Hospital and part Center. “No matter the level of care, we’re just a phone
of the hospice and palliative care oversight team for call away when it comes to supporting our patients and
LifeBridge Health. “BridgingLife encompasses all that their families,” adds Bodnar. “We offer families up to 13
we do and how proud we are to do it.” months of counseling, support and education after their
loved one’s death. The grief journey is very personal, and
Throughout 2020, the hospice team worked diligently it is important that we allow people time to grieve the
to create a synergy of consistency and care—resulting loss of their loved one. We're here to help patients and
in the expansion of palliative services at Northwest their families every step of the way so they can enjoy life's
and Sinai hospitals and assuming responsibility of a precious moments with those they love.”
Let Us Care for You.
Call 410-871-8000 or visit bridginglifecare.org to learn more about our hospice services.
Northwest Hospital | 9Prioritizing the
Patient Experience
Northwest Hospital revitalizes its Patient and
Family Advisory Council to gain perspective and
encourage collaboration between community
members and hospital leadership.
The council ensures patients and their
families are given the time, attention
and everything else they need to have
a positive experience.
Kelly Carter
10 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021Great organizations are often described as and their families are given the time, attention
running like a well-oiled machine, made up and everything else they need to have a positive
of different gears and moving parts that have experience.”
their own distinct purpose, but work together
Kelly became involved with PFAC at the start
to function successfully.
of its revitalization after voicing some of her
At Northwest Hospital, the Patient and Family concerns regarding her brother’s hospital
Advisory Council (PFAC) is the critical part experience. “I expressed my feelings with
that helps the hospital determine what is Sharon, and she listened first and then acted,”
working well and where there’s room to explains Carter. “The hospital immediately
improve. The council ensures some of the reached out to make the situation right—
hospital’s most important members—its meaning my voice was heard before I was even
patients and their loved ones—are involved in on the council.”
the process of enhancing patient and family-
At the initial PFAC meetings, members were
centered care. “The Patient and Family
able to share their stories, their goals for the
Advisory Council is a critical asset to enhance
council and the ways they hope to contribute to
the community’s voice and provide their unique
the hospital’s success. “It’s been great to bounce
perspective,” explains Sharon Hendricks,
ideas and suggestions off of each other,” says
assistant vice president of patient experience
Hendricks. “As a hospital employee, we often
and subacute operations and co-chair of
see things one way, while the community sees
PFAC. “With the community’s input, hospital
them in a different light. We can accomplish
leadership can see things through an entirely
amazing things when we work together.”
different lens.”
One way the council has been working to
In the midst of COVID-19, Northwest Hospital
improve the patient experience is by reviewing
felt called to bring back the synergistic efforts
and updating the information provided to
of the council to better serve its community in
patients who receive care in the emergency
times of crisis. “We were excited to reinitiate
department. “Through these changes, it’s clear
such a vital program—and to do that so
to me that Northwest is committed to doing right
successfully during the pandemic, and on a
by everyone who walks through their doors,”
virtual platform, was a huge accomplishment,”
adds Carter. “Everyone is deeply invested,
says Cynde McCallum, director of patient
whether they’re a volunteer, community
services and co-chair of PFAC. “From October
member or hospital employee.”
2020 and into 2021, we’ve been able to safely
gain interest, engage with our community and The council hopes to continue its growth by
hold several informative meetings.” recruiting new members who are passionate
about service and creating a healthier
Kelly Carter, a local business owner and
community. “If someone has a desire to help
executive director of the Liberty Road
us improve the work that we do here, we want
Business Association, is one of the community
them to consider joining us,” says McCallum.
members who currently serves on the council.
“When we lock arms and unite, it makes us
“Northwest is the pulse of our community,”
better, stronger.”
shares Carter. “The council ensures patients
Become a Change Agent.
Call 410-701-4447 to learn about joining Northwest Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory
Council or to submit your recommendations.
Northwest Hospital | 11Krieger Eye Institute Welcomes New Pediatric
Ophthalmologist Samantha Feldman, M.D.
LifeBridge Health is pleased to welcome Samantha Feldman, M.D., a new
full-time pediatric ophthalmologist at the Krieger Eye Institute (KEI).
Dr. Feldman became part of the KEI team in August 2020, joining pediatric
ophthalmologist Michael Altman, M.D., on the staff.
Dr. Feldman specializes in comprehensive medical and surgical pediatric
ophthalmology, with interests in amblyopia, strabismus (eye misalignment)
and pediatric cataracts.
Dr. Feldman examines and treats children from birth to 18 years of age for
almost all eye conditions.
Pediatric ophthalmologists are specially trained to examine and treat
children of all ages and abilities, including those who are unable or too young
to read the letters on an eye chart. “My first-time patients get a comprehensive
exam tailored to their eye complaint,” says Dr. Feldman. “This usually
Samantha Feldman, M.D.
includes vision, extraocular motility and alignment, examination of the
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
anterior and posterior segment of the eye, and an evaluation for glasses.”
2411 W. Belvedere Ave.
In addition to strabismus surgery, Dr. Feldman performs pediatric cataract Morton Mower Building,
surgery and other small procedures for nasolacrimal duct obstruction and Sixth Floor
eyelid problems. She also treats adults with strabismus. Baltimore, MD 21215
A Baltimore native, Dr. Feldman earned her medical degree from the LifeBridge Health Pavilion
University of Maryland School of Medicine. Prior to her ophthalmology 2700 Quarry Lake Drive,
residency at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center and her Suite 180
fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Vanderbilt Baltimore, MD 21209
University, she completed an internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She
is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American
Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Dr. Feldman is accepting new patients and has offices at Quarry Lake and at
Sinai Hospital.
To make an appointment with
In accordance with KEI’s COVID-19 safety protocols, Dr. Feldman’s offices
Dr. Feldman, call the Krieger
require all patients over 2 years of age to wear masks. “All staff are wearing
masks and washing their hands frequently,” Dr. Feldman says. “We sanitize appointment line at
all rooms and equipment between patients. We ask that each child be 410-601-2020.
accompanied by only one parent or guardian.”
12 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021Northwest Hospital Recognized for Short-Term
Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report
Northwest Hospital’s short-term rehabilitation unit is among the 21
percent of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a
Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the
second consecutive year the unit has received this designation.
For its short-term rehabilitation care, the unit earned Best Nursing Homes
status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest rating
possible. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to
those facilities that satisfy U.S. News’ assessment of the appropriate use
of key services and consistent performance in quality measures.
“Northwest Hospital is extremely proud to have received this rating that
recognizes our ongoing focus on patient safety and quality,” says Craig
Carmichael, president and chief operating officer of Northwest Hospital.
“This achievement is a testament to our staff’s commitment to ensuring
our patients receive the attention, compassion and outstanding care they
need to enhance their quality of life. It also reaffirms our mission to serve
the people in our community.”
This achievement is a testament to our staff’s commitment to ensuring
our patients receive the attention, compassion and outstanding care they
need to enhance their quality of life.
Craig Carmichael, president and chief operating officer
GetWell Network Launches in Patient Rooms
Northwest Hospital is pleased to announce the
launch of the GetWell Network on all televisions in
patient rooms.
The GetWell Network empowers patients to be
more involved in their care while providing
important hospital information, entertainment and
tailored education on health and disease
management.
This easy-to-use, interactive system helps patients
play an active role in their healthcare by offering
information about their medical condition, their
medications, and general health and wellness
guidance. It also allows patients to provide real-time
feedback and recognition for hospital staff.
Northwest Hospital | 13CARING
BRAVELY
DURING COVID-19
From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our dedicated
team has persevered and cared bravely for the Northwest
community through this health crisis. As of late February,
we have discharged more than 800 COVID-19 patients.
When you need us, we are here to care for you—
no matter what.
14 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021Calendar & Support Groups
View our calendar of events at lifebridgehealth.org/calendar
Healthy Living
These presentations are held virtually using Windstream. To register for a session,
visit lifebridgehealth.org/virtualhealth COVID-19
Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin
Healthy skin includes skin cancer prevention
Center for Hope: Healthy Relationships
with Youth Testing
and an effective skin care routine. Medical Hosted by Alison D’Alessandro, community
aesthetician Katie Melnick, L.E., C.O.A., outreach and education manager at the Center LifeBridge Health COVID-19
from the Krieger Eye Institute will give for Hope at LifeBridge Health, this session
a chemical peel demonstration and tips will share information and awareness about testing sites are available
for treating fine lines, wrinkles, acne and healthy and appropriate relationships with throughout the region.
hyperpigmentation. youth. Safe, stable and nurturing relationships
Tuesday, April 6; Noon – 1 p.m. between adults and youth are essential for Physician referrals may be
youth to grow up to be healthy and well- required for some locations.
Updates in Common Thyroid Disorders adjusted adults.
Ever wonder what role your thyroid plays in Thursday, April 22; 1 – 2 p.m. Northwest Hospital
your overall health? Led by Sinai Hospital’s 5401 Old Court Road
Asha Thomas, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E., this Pediatric Asthma in Springtime Randallstown, MD 21133
session will focus on a variety of important Learn about pediatric asthma and the Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
topics about thyroid health, including challenges of asthma control during the spring Walk up testing available by appointment
hypothyroid, hyperthyroidism and thyroid season. Corey Martin, M.D., will also provide
nodules. an overview of Sinai Hospital’s new, cutting-
Tuesday, April 20; 1 – 2 p.m. edge Division of Pediatric Pulmonology. For a list of locations, visit
Monday, April 26; 1 – 2 p.m. lifebridgehealth.org/covidtest
Telelearning Wellness Programs
LifeBridge Health’s Office of Community Health and Wellness is offering free health and wellness classes by phone that cover a variety of topics.
Allergies Bone Health Cancer
Types of Allergic Reactions Bone Anatomy Oral Cancer
Tuesday, March 23, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2 p.m.
Spring Allergies Arthritis Awareness Rare Cancers
Tuesday, March 23, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 11 a.m.
Environmental Allergies Bursitis Minority Cancer Awareness
Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2 p.m.
Food Allergies
Thursday, May 13, 2 p.m. Brain & Mental Health Diabetes
Asthma and Allergies Mental Health Mondays Diabetic Wednesdays
Wednesday, May 26, 2 p.m. Weekly, Noon Weekly, 2 p.m.
Brain Anatomy
Thursday, April 22, 11 a.m. Health Education
Encephalitis Types of Seizures
Friday, April 23, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m.
Psychotherapy Epilepsy Awareness
Tuesday, May 11, 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2 p.m.
Brain Awareness Weight Loss Surgeries
Tuesday, June 1, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 11 a.m.
Dial 1-646-741-5292 to access these Amnesia Listeners’ Choice
classes, and enter in the following Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30; Thursday, April 29;
access code: 111-1059-1175#. Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m.
Aphasia Awareness
For more information on presentation Thursday, June 10, 2 p.m. Cell Repair
topics, call Marsha Green at Tuesday, April 6, 11 a.m.
Brain Damage
443-618-8781. Friday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.
Continued on next page
Northwest Hospital | 15Calendar & Support Groups
View our calendar of events at lifebridgehealth.org/calendar
Health Education, continued Heart Health Huntington’s Disease
Tuesday, June 1, 11 a.m.
DNA Mutation Understanding Heart Attacks
Friday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 11 a.m. Glaucoma
Thursday, June 3, 11 a.m.
Health Technology Atherosclerosis
Tuesday, April 13, 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 11:30 a.m. Macular Degeneration
Friday, June 4, 11:30 a.m.
Healthcare Communication Skills Understanding Blood Pressure
Tuesday, April 13, 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 11 a.m. Bell’s Palsy
Tuesday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Ear, Nose and Throat High Blood Pressure
Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2 p.m. Muscle and Nerve Disorders
Tuesday, June 8, 2 p.m.
Meningitis Awareness Low Blood Pressure
Thursday, April 22, 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. Lupus
Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.
Autism Awareness
Tuesday, April 27, 2 p.m. Iron Deficiency Anemia
Thursday, June 17, 11 a.m.
Muscle Anatomy
Friday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. Sickle Cell Anemia
Thursday, June 17, 2 p.m.
Stroke Awareness
Thursday, May 6, 2 p.m. Fainting
Friday, June 18, 11:30 a.m.
Better Hearing and Speech
Tuesday, May 11, 2 p.m. Headaches
Tuesday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Hepatitis Awareness
Tuesday, May 18, 2 p.m. Migraines
Cataract Awareness
Health Conditions Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 3, 2 p.m. Narcolepsy
Friday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. Skin Health
Blind/Deaf Awareness
Thursday, June 24, 2 p.m. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Facial Protection Month
Thursday, April 1, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2 p.m.
Heat Illnesses
Friday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Psoriasis
Thursday, April 1, 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 11 a.m.
Dehydration
Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m. Hyperthyroidism Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Thursday, April 15, 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2 p.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Sarcoidosis Acne
Thursday, April 15, 2 p.m. Friday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.
Workout Wednesdays
April 14, May 19, June 16, 11 a.m. Hypothyroidism Skin Conditions
Friday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2 p.m.
Live Life Healthy
First and third Fridays (except holidays) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Sun and Vitamin D
1 p.m. (ADHD) Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Monday, April 26, 11 a.m.
Sinus Infections
Friday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.
Cirrhosis
Tuesday, May 18, 11 a.m.
COPD
Tuesday, May 25, 11 a.m.
To access these classes, dial 1-646-741-5292 and enter in the following access code: 111-1059-1175#.
For more information on presentation topics, call Marsha Green at 443-618-8781.
16 | A Healthy Dose Winter 2021Planning for Parenthood at Sinai Hospital
Sinai Hospital’s childbirth education programs are offered virtually in English and Spanish. To register, pay and receive the link to these classes, please
call the Childbirth Education line at 410-601-7874 or send an email to deliverme@lifebridgehealth.org. After registration, all participants have access to
the class for nine months.
Understanding Birth eClass Understanding Your Newborn eClass Understanding Mothers &
Your go-to guide for answers you can trust This interactive virtual class covers essential Baby Care eClass
on childbirth. This interactive online course information on caring for your newborn. The This virtual class offers vital information on
covers essential information on labor and eClass will teach new parents vital infant care how to care for yourself and your new baby
ways partners can help throughout birth. skills such as bathing, feeding and diapering, during the first few weeks after giving birth.
Participants will watch several birth stories knowing when to call your pediatrician and Participants will learn what to expect and
and learn more about creating their own birth more! when to contact their provider if there are
plan. $25 complications.
$30 $25
Understanding Cesarean Birth eClass
Understanding Multiples eClass This virtual class prepares expecting mothers
This virtual class is for participants who are who are scheduled to have a cesarean birth.
expecting to give birth to multiples. Topics The course will cover how to prepare for
covered will include what to expect from a and recover from a cesarean surgery, how to
vaginal or cesarean birth, breastfeeding more include your partner in the process and how
than one baby and adjusting to life at home to establish a cesarean birth plan.
with multiples. $25
$30
Support Groups
Marketing Wins Gold! Diabetes Support Group
This support group, sponsored by the
Diabetes and Nutrition Centers at Carroll,
LifeBridge Health recently won the gold award from the Sinai and Northwest hospitals, is open to all.
2020 Healthcare Marketing Impacts Award for its television Thursdays, April 1 & May 6
commercial, “Monster.” The commercial highlights the 5 – 6 p.m.; Free
Call the Diabetes Resource Center at
incredible care provided by The Herman & Walter Samuelson 410-610-5639 for more information on
Children’s Hospital at Sinai Hospital. View the commercial at group discussion topics and to register.
youtube.com/user/lifebridgehealth
Sinai Hospital's Postpartum
Support Group
This virtual group is for mothers to discuss
the challenges and joys of having a new baby.
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Free
Call Shelly Bray at 410-601-7832 or email
sbray@lifebridgehealth.org for more
information.
Levindale Hospital's Support Group for
Dementia Caregivers
Be A Hero at Home This group meets virtually using Zoom.
Saturday, June 12 Second Wednesday of each month
6:30 – 8 p.m.; Free
Join the Center for Hope’s Baltimore Child Abuse Center for For more information or to obtain access
Be A Hero at Home. This event will feature dinner, virtual to the group, call 443-675-6349.
entertainment and an evening with friends and family at the
home of your choice. Join us for a virtual celebration of the
Baltimore Child Abuse Center and all of its achievements over
the past two years. This will be an evening to remember!
To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, call Kelly Meltzer
at 410-601-9238 or email kmeltzer@lifebridgehealth.org Northwest Hospital | 175401 Old Court Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
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