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Quintuplets Born at Anne Arundel Medical Center 4 Girls, 1 Boy Are Marylandâ€™s First Quints Since 2005

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:46:10 -0500

Quintuplets Born at Anne Arundel Medical Center 4 Girls, 1 Boy Are Maryland’s First Quints Since 2005

Annapolis, Md. (December 16, 2008) – A 37-member clinical team at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has successfully delivered the first set of quintuplets in the medical center’s 106-year history.
The babies – four girls and one boy – were delivered by Cesarean section on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, between 9:38 – 9:42 a.m., and weighed between 2 lbs., 2 oz. and 2 lbs., 15 oz. This is the first set of quintuplets delivered in Maryland since 2005.

The mother, 28-year-old Adwai Malual, (pronounced “Ad-way Mal-eww-al”) a native of Sudan, carried the babies into their 30th week of gestation. Typically, single pregnancies last 40 weeks; for quintuplets, the average gestation is 27.5 weeks.

“Each day that these babies remained in their natural environment was a day that they grew stronger,” said Joseph E. Morris, M.D., lead obstetrical hospitalist at AAMC and one of the physicians who delivered the five babies. “Our clinical care team provided Mrs. Malual with the kind of prenatal care that gave the babies the best chance for a successful outcome.”
Upon Mrs. Malual’s admission to AAMC in early October, in her 21st week of pregnancy, a multidisciplinary clinical care team was assembled, comprising experts from 20 departments across the medical center. This team worked extensively in the weeks leading up to delivery to choreograph the details of such a complex delivery, holding mock deliveries and bi-weekly clinical care meetings to maximize communication between team members.

At delivery, all five babies were admitted to the medical center’s Level IIIb Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). AAMC has one of the most advanced NICU’s in the state, capable of caring for critically ill and severely premature newborns weighing less than one pound at birth.

The names of the four girls are: Nyantweny, 2 lbs., 15 oz.; Nyandeng, 2 lbs., 13 oz.; Abyei, 2 lbs., 11 oz.; and Athei, 2 lbs., 2 oz. The boy, Deng, weighed 2 lbs., 5 oz.
“When Mrs. Malual arrived at AAMC, our clinical care team had two goals to meet,” said Henry J. Sobel, M.D., chair of the AAMC Women’s and Children’s Services department. “To prolong the pregnancy as long as possible for the babies’ benefit while protecting the health of the mother, and to form a coordinated care effort to positively manage such a complicated birth. The entire team that cared for Mrs.

Malual is thrilled to be part of such a tremendous result and to report those goals have absolutely been met.”

The birth of quintuplets is rare. According to recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics, fewer than 70 births of five babies or more occur each year in the United States, accounting for only 11 per 100,000 births.

Previously, the largest birth at AAMC involved quadruplets, born on Oct. 9, 1980 at the hospital’s former location in downtown Annapolis.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside such an excellent clinical care team,” said Nickie O’Rourke, R.N., a nurse who cared for Ms. Malual throughout her stay at AAMC. “Most labor and delivery nurses may go their whole career without such an experience, and we’re fortunate to have our hand in caring for such a unique patient.”

In 2007, AAMC physicians delivered more than 5,600 babies – second in the state of Maryland. The medical center has one of the state’s most advanced women’s and children’s centers and offers a continuum of obstetrical care before birth and beyond.

The medical center’s Level IIIb NICU has 26 beds and cares for nearly 10 percent of all babies born at AAMC. In addition to obstetrical care, the AAMC Women’s and Children’s Department offers education and screening programs on a wide range of topics, including breast health, osteoporosis, gynecologic care and nutrition.
For more information on the AAMC Women’s & Children’s Center, visit www.aahs.org or call (443) 481 – 4000.

Frequently Asked Questions AAMC: Malual Quintuplets Delivery

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:50:04 -0500

Frequently Asked Questions
AAMC: Malual Quintuplets Delivery

About Quintuplets:

Q: When was the last quintuplet delivery at AAMC?
A: Quintuplets have never been born at AAMC in the medical center’s 106-year history.
Previously, the largest birth at AAMC involved quadruplets, to the Hemminger family, born Oct. 9, 1980, at the hospital’s former location on Franklin Street, in downtown Annapolis.

Q: When was the last quintuplet delivery in the State of Maryland?
A: The Dickens quintuplets were delivered on Sept. 21, 2005 at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Q: How many quintuplets are born each year in the United States?
A: According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2005 Final Data report – the most recent data available – 68 quintuplets or higher order births occurred in the United States.
The same report cites quadruplets and higher order births accounting for only 12 of every 100,000 births in the United States.

About the AAMC Women’s & Children’s Department

Q: How many babies does AAMC deliver each year?
A: AAMC delivered 5,603 babies in 2007, up from 5,291 in 2006.
AAMC is on pace to deliver 5,696 babies in 2008, currently second in the state of Maryland in the number of births.

Q: How many of those deliveries are multiples?
A: According to AAMC statistics, in the 12-month period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, 156 babies born at AAMC were part of multiple births – either twins or triplets. In the past five years, AAMC has delivered nearly 700 babies that were part of multiple births.

Q: Which AAMC departments comprised the clinical team that cared for the Malual quintuplets?
A: Mrs. Malual was admitted to AAMC in her 21st week of pregnancy by maternal-fetal medicine specialist William J. Sweeney, M.D.
     Upon admission, 20 clinical departments within AAMC worked together to successfully bring Mrs. Malual to her 30th week of pregnancy. The average gestation for quintuplets is 27.5 weeks.
     A complete list of all departments directly involved in the care of Adwai Malual is in this packet.

Q: Who delivered these babies? Who was Ms. Malual’s obstetrician?
A: William J. Sweeney, M.D., assumed care of Adwai Malual on an outpatient basis in the patient’s 19th week of pregnancy.
     In her 21st week of pregnancy, Dr. Sweeney admitted Mrs. Malual into the AAMC Labor and Delivery unit for monitoring on a full-time basis.
     Mrs. Malual’s quintuplets were delivered by AAMC obstetrical hospitalists Joseph Morris, M.D., Donna Lynne Jasper, M.D., Jennifer W. Lawrence, M.D., Markyia S. Nichols, M.D., and William J. Sweeney, M.D. Each physician delivered one baby.
Obstetrical hospitalists are obstetricians employed by AAMC to help community obstetricians care for patients while in the hospital, or to provide emergency medical care when needed. Members of the AAMC hospitalist team work in rotating shifts that allow for 24-hour, seven day a week coverage of AAMC patients while they are in the hospital.
     Anesthesiologists Christine G. Cattaneo, M.D., John Joseph McAllister, M.D., Renee Lynn Petit-Scott, M.D., A. Terry Walman, M.D., and Sohail Zaidi, M.D., are also part of the care team.

Q: Why did AAMC delay the announcement that quintuplets had been born at the medical center on December 2, 2008?
A: As with any public medical announcement, a patient’s privacy, health, and safety are paramount. In this case, AAMC clinical teams were working to ensure the health and safety of six individual lives, making an immediate public announcement difficult.
     Quintuplets, as with all babies born prematurely, can present unique clinical challenges.
The AAMC public relations team stayed in close contact with the physicians, nurses, and neonatal intensive care clinical team caring for Adwai Malual and her five babies to identify the most appropriate time to share this story with the public.

Q: How are the babies doing now?
A: Upon delivery, all five infants were immediately admitted into AAMC’s Level IIIb Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is capable of caring for critically ill, severely premature newborns weighing less than one pound at birth.
     At delivery, none of the babies required intubation. All were placed into individual incubators.
     Three of the babies received pressurized and humidified air on the day they were born.
     All babies are being tube fed, a standard method of feeding premature babies.
     According to AAMC neonatologists, the babies are progressing well.

Q: Does Mrs. Malual have health insurance? If not, how is her care being paid for?
A: Mrs. Malual is not a resident of the United States and does not have health insurance in the United States.
AAMC does not refuse care to any patient who requires it. Mrs. Malual is like any patient who comes to AAMC for care: the hospital will explore her ability to provide some coverage for her family’s care, but will continue to provide the best care possible to Mrs. Malual and her five children, regardless of her ability to compensate the medical center for that care.

Q: If Mrs. Malual is not from the United States, how did she arrive at AAMC?
A: Mrs. Malual was visiting family living in the United States prior to the birth of her children. During her trip, Mrs. Malual began to experience complications with her pregnancy, and sought care from a maternal-fetal medical specialist on the AAMC medical staff. Her condition required that she not travel for the remainder of her pregnancy.

Q: Were these births due to in vitro fertilization?
A: Due to patient privacy laws and the inability to confirm clinical details prior to Mrs. Malual’s arrival at AAMC, the medical center is unable to respond to or provide any information related to Mrs. Malual’s care prior to her 19th week of pregnancy.

Q: Does the family have personal needs? How can the community help?
A: Quintuplets require a tremendous amount of resources.
     The Rev. Barbara Sands, chaplain in the AAMC Spiritual Care Department, has made arrangements with a number of local churches to help the family with their needs once all the babies have gone home.
In addition, AAMC has arranged a convenient drop-off point for supplies such as blankets, diapers, clothing, and formula. That location is the AAMC Clothes Box, located on the first floor of the Sajak Pavilion, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md., 21401.

Q: Where is Mrs. Malual staying now that she has been discharged from AAMC?
A: Due to the extraordinary circumstances, the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel has offered Mrs. Malual accommodations so she can be close to AAMC and her babies. Mrs. Malual has family in Prince George’s County.

Q: What is the family’s reaction to all this?
A: The family feels blessed that all babies were delivered safely and that Mrs. Malual’s recovery continues to progress. Her family overseas is making arrangements to visit her soon. In addition to her immediate family’s support, Mrs. Malual has received tremendous outreach and support from the Sudanese community throughout Maryland.

Q: Does Mrs. Malual have any other children?
A: No.

About the AAMC Womenâ€™s & Childrenâ€™s Center

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:52:01 -0500

Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) currently delivers the second highest number of babies in the state of Maryland.

In 2007, AAMC delivered a then-hospital record of 5,603 births, up from 5,291 just one year before. AAMC is currently on pace to deliver 5,696 babies in 2008.

The AAMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a 7,000-square-foot, 26-bed, Level IIIb clinical unit, currently cares for between 5-10 percent of all babies delivered at AAMC.

The AAMC NICU was made possible in part by a $1 million gift from Annapolis residents Albert and Suzanne Lord, in memory of Florence E. Cornelison, Suzanne’s aunt.

About Anne Arundel Health System

Anne Arundel Health System began in 1902 as a not-for-profit community hospital to serve the Maryland capital city of Annapolis. It has evolved into a regional health care system serving nearly one million people in Maryland. AAMC admits nearly 23,000 patients annually, and the AAMC emergency room handles more than 72,000 visits annually.

Anne Arundel Health System includes:

Anne Arundel Medical Center – 502,300 sq. foot, 300-bed hospital in Annapolis, Md.
Anne Arundel Diagnostics – Five locations (AAMC Health Services – Bowie, AAMC Health Services – Kent Island, the AAMC Breast Center, the AAMC Sajak Pavilion and Weems Creek)
Pathways – Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation
Anne Arundel Real Estate Holding Company
Anne Arundel Health Care Enterprises

Clinical Care Team AAMC: Malual Quintuplets Delivery

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:54:22 -0500

The Malual quintuplets were delivered by five AAMC physicians:

Joseph E. Morris, M.D., delivered Nyantweny (2 lbs., 15 oz., 9:38 a.m.)
Donna L. Jasper, M.D., delivered Deng (2 lbs., 5 oz., 9:39 a.m.)
William J. Sweeney, M.D., delivered Nyandeng (2 lbs., 13 oz., 9:40 a.m.)
Jennifer W. Lawrence, M.D., delivered Abyei (2 lbs., 11 oz., 9:41 a.m.)
Markyia S. Nichols, M.D., delivered Athei (2 lbs., 2 oz., 9:42 a.m.)

Anesthesiologists Christine G. Cattaneo, M.D., John Joseph McAllister, M.D., Renee Lynn Petit-Scott, M.D., A. Terry Walman, M.D., and Sohail Zaidi, M.D., are part of the care team.

Neonatologists M. Suzanne Rindfleisch, D.O., Yann-Yann Lin, M.D., Emilie W. Stafford, C.R.N.P., Roseanne K. Thompson, C.R.N.P., and Donna M. Trageser, C.R.N.P., are currently overseeing the care of the quintuplets while they remain in the AAMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The following AAMC departments were critical in both the clinical care planning and successfully delivery of the Malual quintuplets:

Anesthesiology
Blood Donor Center
Care Management
Critical Care Unit
Diabetes Care Management
Intensivists
IV Therapy
Labor & Delivery
Laboratory
Mother/Baby Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Neonatology
Nursing Administration
OB Hospitalists
Patient Access
Pharmacy
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
Women’s & Children’s Department
Women’s Education

Quintuplets at a Glance AAMC: Malual Quintuplets Delivery

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:56:12 -0500

For 30 weeks, Adwai Malual’s womb was home to five sets of developing limbs, organs, and living tissue, that included:

5 beating hearts, registering a total of nearly 700 beats per minute.
10 developing lungs.
10 eyes, kneecaps, shoulders, and wrists.
47.5 feet of small intestine at 9.5 feet per baby.
60 pairs of ribs.
100 fingers and toes.
1,500 bones at approximately 300 per infant. Some of these bones will eventually fuse to create the 206 bones adults have.

Once At Home…

Infants require an astounding amount of resources. Just one infant alone, in the first week at home, will need:

two packs of disposable diapers
baby washcloths
50 baby wipes
five - eight bottles
fitted sheets for a crib
lightweight blankets
multiple sets of clothing.

Infants also require feeding, burping, attention, and constant monitoring. For quintuplets, feeding, burping, and attention needs can add up to nearly 22 hours a day. For the Malual quintuplets, this means approximately 10 packs of disposable diapers, numerous wash clothes, 250 cloth wipes, 25 bottles, five cribs, multiple sets of bedding, and a host of blankets of varying warmth, and nearly 40 sets of clothing for their first week.

AAMC welcomes community support to the Malual family. Donations of supplies such as blankets, diapers, and formula, may be delivered to the AAMC Clothes Box between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The AAMC Clothes Box is located on the first floor of the AAMC Sajak Pavilion at 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401. For more information, visit www.aahs.org.

AAMC to Host Signature Gala on March 21, 2009

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:37:22 -0500

Annual black tie event to benefit AAMC’s DeCesaris Cancer Institute

Annapolis, Md. (December 29, 2008) – The Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Foundation will host its signature fundraiser, the AAMC Gala, on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Proceeds from the event will support the AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, a regional cancer program that conducts more than 22,000 patient treatment visits annually.

The message for the 2009 AAMC Gala is “Navigating by the Stars: Charting the Course to Hope & Healing,” designed to focus on the three central elements of AAMC’s oncology program: the physicians and clinicians who chart the healing course through plans of care, nurse navigators guiding patients through their treatment, and AAMC’s support and patient advocacy efforts designed to heal.

“At AAMC, there has been a tremendous commitment to the cancer programs as new facilities have been constructed, new technologies have been acquired, and new physicians have been recruited,” said Barry Meisenberg, M.D., director of the AAMC DeCesaris Cancer Institute. “The physicians and staff of the DeCesaris Cancer Institute remain grateful for the support shown by the community over the years. We’re bolstered by those who share our passion for excellent cancer treatment and our concern for those who have entrusted their care to us.”

The AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, encompasses an array of programs ranging from prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as through survivorship. Through a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, radiation oncologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons take part in case conferences and tumor boards to provide patients with the most comprehensive care.

The annual gala is organized by a committee of volunteers in cooperation with the AAMC Foundation staff. The black tie event is one of the most popular annual benefits in the state.

Festivities this year will be set around a cruise ship theme. The gala will include a silent and live auction and music by “Highway Star.” The goal of the 2009 gala committee is to raise $500,000 to support the DeCesaris Cancer Institute. New for the 2009 Gala is a “Smart Car Raffle,” inviting the community to enter a raffle for a chance to win a new, 2008 Smart Car, courtesy of Mercedes of Annapolis.

Sponsorship packages start at $5,000 for a table of 10, and there are a variety of marketing opportunities available.

For more information about the 2009 AAMC Gala and sponsorship opportunities, contact the AAMC Foundation at (443) 481–4731 or visit www.aahs.org/foundation. For more information about the AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, visit www.aahs.org.

Quintuplets Born at Anne Arundel Medical Center 4 Girls, 1 Boy Are Maryland’s First Quints Since 2005

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:28:07 -0500

Annapolis, Md. (December 16, 2008) – A 37-member clinical team at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has successfully delivered the first set of quintuplets in the medical center’s 106-year history.
The babies – four girls and one boy – were delivered by Cesarean section on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, between 9:38 – 9:42 a.m., and weighed between 2 lbs., 2 oz. and 2 lbs., 15 oz. This is the first set of quintuplets delivered in Maryland since 2005.

The mother, 28-year-old Adwai Malual, (pronounced “Ad-way Mal-eww-al”) a native of Sudan, carried the babies into their 30th week of gestation. Typically, single pregnancies last 40 weeks; for quintuplets, the average gestation is 27.5 weeks.

“Each day that these babies remained in their natural environment was a day that they grew stronger,” said Joseph E. Morris, M.D., lead obstetrical hospitalist at AAMC and one of the physicians who delivered the five babies. “Our clinical care team provided Mrs. Malual with the kind of prenatal care that gave the babies the best chance for a successful outcome.”
Upon Mrs. Malual’s admission to AAMC in early October, in her 21st week of pregnancy, a multidisciplinary clinical care team was assembled, comprising experts from 20 departments across the medical center. This team worked extensively in the weeks leading up to delivery to choreograph the details of such a complex delivery, holding mock deliveries and bi-weekly clinical care meetings to maximize communication between team members.

The Year of Connectivity

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:15:16 -0400

Anne Arundel Medical Center To Launch ‘Alec,’ a New, Integrated
Electronic Medical Records System

Annapolis, Md. (Jan. 5, 2009) – The Year of Connectivity has arrived at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC). The 106-year-old institution this year will launch its new, enhanced electronic medical records system, ushering in a new era of health care safety and automation in the region that eventually will allow patients convenient, electronic access to their health care records.

AAMC has contracted with Epic Systems of Verona, Wisconsin, a leader in the field of health care technology for more than 25 years, to develop the multi-million dollar electronic medical record (EMR) system throughout the hospital’s clinical operations and to physician offices in the community. Epic has been assessing the health system’s needs and work flow for several months, and health system staff has been undergoing training and certification during that time.

Doug Abel, chief information officer at Anne Arundel Health System, of which AAMC is a subsidiary, described the partnership with Epic as a landmark in regional use of clinical automation.

“A number of health systems classify themselves as ‘exploring’ EMR implementations, but we felt the time was now to shift from ‘exploring’ to ‘integrating,’” said Abel. “We want to ease access into our health system, for both patients and physicians, while making our medical center a more advanced place to practice medicine and receive health care.”

The new electronic medical records system at AAHS is branded as “Alec,” a name that means “protector of mankind” in several languages and cultures. AAMC will use the name to brand the EMR system exclusively to the medical center, and it will be used across the health system. All aspects of a patient’s visit, from registration to diagnostic tests to physician orders to discharge, will be electronic.

Physicians will have the opportunity to purchase the program and be integrated with the health system to provide more coordinated care through Alec. The first practices will go online in the spring; the hospital is scheduled to be fully integrated later in 2009.

Streamlining the health care processes is a significant benefit to adopting new health information technology, but patient safety is AAHS’s primary goal of the automation.

An estimated one million serious medication errors occur yearly in U.S. hospitals, according to the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine. As many as 7,000 preventable deaths annually have been attributed to such errors. A 2005 Rand Corporation study estimated that if all U.S. hospitals adopted electronic systems, 200,000 bad drug reactions could be eliminated each year.

“AAMC has been fortunate in instituting new programs and additional safety protocols to avoid medication errors,” said Jon A. Hupp, M.D., chair of AAMC’s Medical Informatics Committee. “But we must remain vigilant. There is no status quo in medicine. Our field is fluid, and our solutions must be fluid as well.”

“Patients nationwide are calling for their hospital to adopt this kind of technology,” said Abel. “Anne Arundel Health System is answering that call. Our patients deserve solutions that will make their care safer, more streamlined, and more efficient. The time is now to make this investment and create a highly integrated community of care.”

For more information on Anne Arundel Health System’s electronic medical record system and clinical automation programs, visit www.aahs.org/alec.

Michael A. Curi, M.D., M.P.A., Joins AAMC Medical Staff

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:47:49 -0400

Dr. Curi’s arrival provides regional vascular patients an additional care option

Annapolis, Md. (April 20, 2009) – Vascular surgeon Michael A. Curi, M.D., M.P.A., has joined the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) medical staff, providing regional patients an additional clinical care option in the treatment of vascular disease.

Dr. Curi has joined the practice of AAMC vascular surgeon Mark O’Brien Peeler, M.D., and Karen C. Magowan, P.A.-C.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my academic vascular surgical practice to Annapolis, my home town.” said Dr. Curi. “Being at Anne Arundel Medical Center affords me the opportunity to offer patients the same advanced surgical and endovascular therapies I was offering patients at the University of Maryland, but in an environment that is more convenient, efficient, and comfortable for them.”

Since 2007, Dr. Curi has served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is one of the few national surgeons with experience in the endovascular treatment of aortic aneurismal disease involving the thoraco-abdominal aorta. He also maintains a special interest in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms and cerebrovascular and extremity peripheral arterial disease through the application of novel and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

“I am very pleased to have Dr. Curi join the practice,” said Dr. Peeler. “Mike brings a level of expertise in carotid stenting, minimally invasive thoracic aneurysm repair, and complex vascular issues that complements and extends our current abilities. In addition to exceptional technical skill, Mike has superior judgment refined through his training and his first years of practice in a busy academic setting.”

Dr. Curi received his master’s degree in Public Administration, studying Health Policy and Management, from New York University before receiving his medical degree from the New Jersey University of Medicine. After completing his surgical residency at the University of Chicago, Dr. Curi spent an additional two years performing research into the origins of vascular disease and gene therapy techniques.

He completed an advanced fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, training with the original inventor of the endovascular aortic stent graft.

Dr. Curi is located in the AAMC Sajak Pavilion, 2002 Medical Parkway, Suite 520, in Annapolis, Md. To schedule an appointment, call (410) 266-1188.

AAMC to Host “Sports Medicine and the Aging Athlete” Seminar

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:51:21 -0400

Annapolis, Md. (April 16, 2009) – Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) physicians and the Southern Maryland Arthritis Foundation continue their 2009 Arthritis Seminar Series with an informative seminar on “Sports Medicine and the Aging Athlete,” on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. in the AAMC Sajak Pavilion Auditorium, located at 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis.

The seminar will feature orthopaedic and sports medicine, chiropractic, and physical therapy experts Daniel Redziniak, M.D., Kathy Alexander, D.C., and Jennifer Balducci, P.T., who will discuss the benefits of active lifestyles in relation to arthritis management. Dr. Redziniak will address changes to aging joints, Dr. Alexander will discuss balance as it relates to overall joint health, and Ms. Balducci will speak about maintaining current physical fitness levels as we age.

“Remaining active is imperative for those suffering from arthritis, because an active lifestyle has been proven to help keep the disease at bay,” said Grace Walker-Ban, executive director of the Arthritis Foundation’s Southern Maryland branch. “The second seminar in our 2009 series features speakers who will provide a host of information on remaining active, but doing so in a manner that is safe and productive in terms of managing arthritis.”

According to the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, an estimated 46 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis, a number expected to rise to 67 million by the year 2030. For many Americans, arthritis can be directly linked to accidents, sports injuries, or repetitive joint, bone, or tissue trauma, resulting in tremendous pain and discomfort. Yet, according to Walker-Ban, this pain can be managed more effectively with enhanced knowledge of diet, nutrition, and exercise.

“This free seminar series is offered to help patients meet the challenges of living with arthritis,” said Walker-Ban. “Arthritis can affect people of all ages, especially athletic people. This year we are focused on the athlete, and want to demonstrate that nutrition and proper types of exercise can alleviate pain.”

For more information or to register for the 2009 AAMC Arthritis Seminar Series call askAAMC at (443) 481-4000. For more information on arthritis, visit www.arthritis.org or call the Southern Maryland Arthritis Foundation branch office at 410-544-5433.

AAMC to Host Sexual Assault Response Team Meeting

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:57:54 -0400

AAMC to Host Sexual Assault Response Team Meeting
Event to review best practices in the fight against sexual abuse and domestic violence

Annapolis, Md. (April 14, 2009) – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognized nationally throughout April, the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Abuse and Domestic Violence Program and the Maryland SAFE Program will host a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) meeting for state law enforcement agencies, regional health care providers, and local advocacy groups on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the AAMC Clatanoff Pavilion.

“Domestic violence and sexual assault are not a localized problem, and certainly aren’t issues that can be solved by any one group alone,” said Rae Leonard, AAMC Abuse and Domestic Violence Program coordinator. “Coordinating the efforts of all parties and agencies involved in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations, especially as staff turnover occurs, is the most important thing a jurisdiction can do to ensure that these cases are handled, investigated and prosecuted effectively.”

The goals of the 2009 SART meeting are to share information across the spectrum of responding organizations and law enforcement agencies; review guidelines for complete, consistent and accurate case investigation; review best practices for providing high quality and consistent forensic medical examination; and provide an overview of crisis intervention techniques. Follow-up counseling referral options also will be discussed.

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), one in six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. In 2007, there were more than 248,000 sexual assaults reported in the United States, and experts estimate 60 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to law enforcement.

“At AAMC, the Domestic Violence Program handled more than 1,200 cases; clearly, we’re only one component of the overall response effort in Maryland,” said Leonard. “We need to work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure an effective response to this problem.”

For more information on the AAMC Abuse and Domestic Violence Program, visit www.aahs.org or call (443) 481–1209. For more information on domestic violence in Maryland, and for a complete list of abuse and domestic violence resources, visit the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Web site at www.mnadv.org or visit the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) Web site at www.rainn.org.

The AAMC Dare to C.A.R.E. Vascular Program

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:17 -0400

Over time, our arteries can become clogged by fatty buildups of plaque, causing our arteries to narrow. This condition is called atherosclerosis. When atherosclerosis occurs, blood flow is disrupted, and can cause chest pain, a heart attack, or coronary heart disease.

In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC clinicians John Martin, M.D., and Louise Hanson, C.R.N.P., discuss the AAMC Dare to C.A.R.E. Program, one of Maryland’s most innovative vascular programs. With a free, non-invasive vascular ultrasound, Dare to C.A.R.E. helps establish cardiac risk.

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Selecting Where You Will Deliver Your Baby

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:04:59 -0400

Having chosen the obstetrician to oversee her care for the duration of her pregnancy, a woman’s search turns to selecting the hospital where she will deliver her baby. During this time, clinical services such as an antepartum unit, hospitalist support, and an on-site neonatal intensive care unit become necessities, not just “ideal.”

AAMC is one of the busiest birthing centers in the state of Maryland - host to more than 5,600 deliveries each year.

In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, Chair of Women’s and Children’s Services at AAMC, Dr. Henry Sobel, joins AAMC Senior Nursing Director Misa Ewing, R.N., M.S.N., to talk women through the clinical services they should demand from their birthing hospital.

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Boot Camp for New Dads

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:08:58 -0400

So often, discussions about the arrival of a new baby fall around the questions and concerns of a new Mom. But what about the Dads?

In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC clinical educator Mike Johnson provides an overview of “Boot Camp for New Dads,” an AAMC workshop designed to confront the fears and apprehensions of new fathers. Mike answers some common questions routinely on the minds of expectant fathers, and paints a picture of what life is like as soon as a new baby arrives.

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Are You Thinking About Starting a Family?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:11:05 -0400

For many women, planning to start a family is an exciting time, albeit one filled with questions.

In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC obstetrician Theresa A. Buckson, M.D., answers questions common to many women, and provides insight into how women should select the obstetrician and birthing hospital that works best for their family. She also addresses medication concerns during pregnancy, and confronts the issue of miscarriage, an unfortunate reality for some families.

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La influenza porcina y usted (gripe porcina)

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:52:55 -0400

How to be a Flu Fighter!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:04:28 -0400

http://www.marylandfluwatch.org

To help protect yourself from getting sick:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

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Information About the Swine Flu

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:53:18 -0400

With increased media attention and speculation on the potential impact of the current situation regarding swine flu, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) wants to ensure its patients receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. Although Maryland has not yet had any reported cases of the new swine flu, AAMC is active in influenza preparedness efforts in the state, and is prepared for a potential regional outbreak of the influenza virus.

Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Health Organization are working to determine the extent, transmission, and clinical course of the “new” H1N1 strain of the influenza virus. >> Click here to read more >>

AAMC Earns Commission on Cancer ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:42:31 -0400

Announces $44 million capital campaign for healthcare projects

Annapolis, Md. (June 18, 2009) - Leaders of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Board of Trustees and the AAMC Foundation Board of Directors shared the spotlight Thursday night (June 18, 2009)

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YWCA Honors Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging Administrator

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:28:32 -0400

AAD’s Karen Scott Honored with Tribute to Women and Industry Award

Annapolis, Md. (July 20, 2009) – Karen Scott, director of Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging (AAD), has been awarded the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award for her leadership of AAD and for her contributions to the health care industry across Anne Arundel County and throughout Maryland.

Scott is a 25-year veteran of AAMC, having started her career has a registered radiologic technologist in 1984. Currently, she oversees the daily operations of Anne Arundel Health System’s imaging provider, AAD, which offers four locations in Annapolis, as well as satellite sites in Bowie, Millersville, and Kent Island.

“I’m honored that AAMC would select me as a 2009 TWIN honoree,” said Scott. “The past and present honorees are all outstanding women, each making significant contributions to their businesses and the surrounding community. I’m proud to be in their company.”

According to the YWCA, the TWIN award has a dual purpose – to honor women who have made significant contributions to industry in management or executive positions, and to recognize corporations whose policies and practices encourage and enable high achievements by women. Since the award’s inception in 1986, more than 600 women across Anne Arundel County and representing a variety of industries have been chosen for the award. AAMC has had a representative receive the award each of the last 23 years.

Women must meet a minimum of three pre-set criterion to qualify for a TWIN nomination. Criterion ranges from management responsibilities to motivation of others to image, and being a successful role model for other women striving for executive positions within an organization.

“Karen is a committed leader for Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging, and has been throughout her tenure with the organization,” said Carolyn Core, executive director of AAD, and a past recipient of the YWCA TWIN award. “Every operational move she makes is done with the patient experience in mind, and with the ultimate goal of improving AAD as a health care organization.”

Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging offers six locations across Maryland. For more information on Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging, visit www.annearundeldiagnostics.com. For more information on the YWCA TWIN Award, visit www.ywca.org.

AAMC to Host First Celebration of Memories

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:02:59 -0400

Centreville Family Medicine to Open in June

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:10:22 -0400

AAMC Administrator Named to Maryland State Council on Cancer Control

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:07:28 -0400

Severna Park Couple Gives a Second $1 Million Gift to AAMC

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:06:40 -0400

Considering Starting a Family?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:40:38 -0400

Annapolis, Md. (June 12, 2009) – What is an ideal diet for women thinking about starting a family? Where can a woman get a pre-pregnancy physical, and what will it involve? What should your budget look like as you plan for an addition to your family?

Questions abound for women considering starting a family. Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) clinicians have the answers, and will be sharing them with the community on Saturday, June 17, 2009, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the free “Baby?...Maybe?” seminar for women who want to best prepare themselves for starting a family.

Held in the AAMC Clatanoff Auditorium, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md., the seminar will feature Marcus Penn, M.D., an OB/GYN with Chesapeake Women’s Care, nutritionist Ann Caldwell, R.D., L.D.N., and Debbie Sears, R.N., supervisor of AAMC’s women’s education. After each speaker, women will have a chance to ask questions. Birth partners are welcome, but discussions will be geared toward mothers-to-be.

“Preparing for a pregnancy is a process,” said Sears, “and many women have questions about their diet, nutrition, and finances. We want to answer those kinds of questions, and provide an outlet for women to voice their concerns, get their questions answered, and become comfortable with a process that should be exciting for them – and not scary.”

AAMC clinicians deliver more than 5,600 babies a year, and have become the regional experts in women’s and children’s care. For more information on the AAMC Women’s & Children’s Center, visit www.thesmartsafeplace.com. To register for “Baby?...Maybe?,” call askAAMC at (443) 481-4000.

AAMC Opens New Health Sciences Pavilion

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:38:43 -0400

Announces $44 million capital campaign for healthcare projects

Annapolis, Md. (June 18, 2009) - Leaders of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Board of Trustees and the AAMC Foundation Board of Directors shared the spotlight Thursday night (June 18, 2009) at ribbon-cutting ceremonies for a new 240,000 square foot Health Sciences Pavilion and announced that $32 million has been raised towards a $44 million capital campaign to help fund critical health care projects. The celebration took place on the seventh floor of the new pavilion located at the entrance to the 100-acre medical park campus near Annapolis.

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Electronic Medical Records

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:43:09 -0500

Anne Arundel Medical Center will launch its new electronic medical records system in Fall 2009, ushering in a new era of health care safety and automation for the hospital. The system will allow patients and their physicians convenient, electronic access to their health care records.

But what is an “electronic medical record?” How do they work? What are the benefits of the new system to AAMC’s patients and how will the new system help AAMC’s physicians provide safer, more efficient care?

In this two part edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, Douglas A. Abel, AAMC’s chief information officer and AAMC primary care physician Patricia A. Czapp, M.D., discuss the new electronic medical records system, and provide answers to many of the questions Maryland residents may have about these new systems.

In Part 1, Abel and Czapp discuss why AAMC felt now was an ideal time to shift from “exploring electronic medical records” to “implementing electronic medical records.” The two also discuss why the federal government has pointed to electronic medical records as one way to provide more efficient health care.

8 minutes 54 seconds

In Part 2, Abel and Czapp discuss changes to AAMC’s delivery of care, and what patients and their physicians can expect from AAMC’s new electronic medical records system. They’ll also discuss patient privacy, and how AAMC has made sure their new system is secure.

6 minutes 58 seconds

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AAHS’ Douglas A. Abel Among Nation’s 1st “Certified Health Chief Information Officers”

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:53:01 -0400

Certification represents “best of the best” in health care information management

Annapolis, Md. (December 29, 2009) – Anne Arundel Health System’s Chief Information Officer Douglas A. Abel has been named one of the nation’s first “Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officers” (CHCIO) by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) after completing a rigorous program designed further advance leaders across the health care industry.

Abel, who joined AAMC in 2005, currently is overseeing the implementation the health system’s new integrated electronic medical records, which is scheduled to go live by the end of this year. The ambitious project will position the health system as a leader in clinical integration and automation, and in increased patient safety.

“The certification affirms what I’ve learned through the CHIME program and the experiences I’ve had throughout my career that are a foundation for my decisions each day in working for the health system,” said Abel, who has more than 23 years’ experience in the field of information systems. “The certification is a measure of my current achievements, but also is a guide for future growth in my field. For the health system, the certification is a confirmation that I can successfully align my skills and knowledge the organization’s goals and strategic objectives.”

The CHIME-developed program establishes a credential that identifies leaders in the health care information management industry. According to CHIME, the certification is a difficult credential to obtain, and “represents the best of the best,” demonstrating the commitment, knowledge, and experience inherent to successful CIO’s and information technology executives.

In addition to passing a lengthy written exam, CHCIOs must have at least three years’ experience as a chief information officer within a health care organization, participate in continual education activities to earn Continuing Education Units, remain CHIME members and attest to uphold CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct.

For more information on the CHIME and their CHCIO program, visit www.cio-chime.org. For more information on AAMC’s electronic medical records project, and how the hospital will advance clinical integration, visit www.aahs.org/alec

ARINC Chief Executive Officer Tapped to Lead Anne Arundel Medical Center Campaign

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:37:17 -0400

Annapolis, Md. (Monday, June 22, 2009) – The Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Foundation has tapped John M. Belcher, of Edgewater, Md., to lead the Care Like no Other campaign, the largest and most ambitious fundraising effort in the medical center’s 107-year history. The campaign goal of $44 million will support the AAMC Vision 2010 expansion projects taking place on the medical center’s Jennifer Road campus.

Belcher is chairman and chief executive officer of ARINC, a global provider of transport communications and systems engineering for the aviation, defense, aerospace industries, and one of Maryland’s largest employers. A long-time community leader, Belcher is active on multiple leadership boards in Anne Arundel County, and has been a strong supporter of the medical center. Belcher has been actively involved as a member of the AAMC Foundation Board of Directors for six years.

Belcher and his wife Cathy also have pledged $1 million to the Care Like no Other campaign, their latest philanthropic gift to the medical center. Belcher notes that this gift reflects his core belief in philanthropy and a commitment to helping a medical center focused on patient care, the recruitment of superior physicians, and offering the latest and most advanced technology.

“AAMC has touched the lives of patients and families across Maryland, and continues to expand and offer new services, programs, and clinical initiatives,” said Belcher. “At the same time, the medical center balances its evolution into a major regional medical center with the focus on every patient so characteristic of a community hospital. Philanthropy is an important part of supporting and fostering AAMC’s growth. The donors of this region have been an inspiration in their continued support of this hospital.”

Population estimates for AAMC’s service market show prospective growth of nearly five percent over the next five years, and an aging patient demographic and influx of new families necessitate AAMC’s facilities and service expansion. A new eight-story patient tower will add 50 new beds, eight new operating rooms, and an expanded emergency room with a dedicated pediatric unit to the east campus, and a new seven-story Health Sciences Pavilion on the west campus will house physician offices, outpatient services and the AAMC Health Sciences Institute.

“As the chair of this new campaign, my responsibility is to provide leadership, and to work with regional donors in demonstrating that this medical center is a positive recipient for any philanthropic efforts,” said Belcher. “Despite the difficult economic times, we’ve found that if people feel it is important to give, they’ll continue to do so. People realize the importance of having a health care leader in their community, and AAMC continues to meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of families across Maryland.”

“For many donors, the gifts made to the hospital’s expansion are among the largest they have made to any one project. Extraordinary gifts have the potential to transform an organization,” said Lisa Hillman, executive director, AAMC Foundation.
Funding for AAMC’s expansion was secured through bonds issued by the health system, cash savings, and the Care Like no Other Campaign. To date, the AAMC Foundation has raised more than $32 million on a gap goal of $44 million for the project.

Belcher said he has long been impressed with AAMC’s commitment to technology, especially the hospital’s early adoption of a minimally invasive robotic surgery program and the new electronic medical records system, scheduled to be implemented later this year. Cathy Belcher has been active organizing Foundation events, and has been involved with AAMC’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and prenatal care initiatives.

Anne Arundel Medical Center Named Most Wired

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:44:09 -0400

Nation’s Most Wired Hospitals Make Progress in Adoption of Health Information Technology

Anne Arundel Health System Board of Trustees Names New President

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:47:27 -0400

Chief Operating Officer Victoria W. Bayless to succeed Martin L. Doordan

Annapolis, Md. (Sept. 28, 2009) - Signaling its intent to ensure a smooth transition of leadership, the Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel Health System has named Chief Operating Officer Victoria W. Bayless as its new president and chief operating officer to succeed Martin L. “Chip” Doordan. Doordan will continue to serve the health system as chief executive officer until his retirement, which is expected in spring 2011 to coincide with the opening of a new 8-story patient tower. Bayless’ promotion is effective Oct. 1, 2009.

“This is a critical time for the Health System, given the expansion on our Medical Park campus, as well as possible future challenges of health care reform,” said Jim Myers, chairman of the AAHS Board of Trustees. “Overseeing one of the largest health systems in Maryland, the Board wanted to ensure a smooth transition at the top. It’s not easy for the Board to face the eventual retirement of a great leader like Chip, and we are thrilled to have someone of Tori’s caliber already onboard and prepared to continue the strong leadership and devotion to this institution that Chip Doordan so passionately represents.”

Bayless joined the Health System in December 2005, following a successful tenure with MedStar Health and Washington Hospital Center. In 2006, Doordan promoted Bayless to chief operating officer, second in command to the president and CEO.

“Tori promptly displayed a strong talent for leadership, “said Doordan. “Her ability to grasp complex issues, to collaborate on difficult problems and to find the best solutions, coupled with an engaging sense of humor, quickly won her supporters across our health system.”

“I am honored to have the Board’s endorsement,” said Bayless, “and, of course, grateful for the mentoring of a leader like Chip.”

By promoting from within the institution, the Board of Trustees seeks to build upon a strong record of achievement. The health system currently is undergoing a $424 million expansion on its Medical Park campus. Recently, AAMC was named the top hospital in Maryland for overall patient experience by Consumer Reports and was the only hospital in Maryland to receive the 2009 HealthGrades award for outstanding patient care experience.

“It is very meaningful to me to see someone of Tori’s talent promoted to the presidency,” said Doordan. “The tradition of promoting from within ensures that what makes this health care institution so very special will continue.” Doordan cited a focus on patients and families, commitment to community, and the willingness to change as health care needs demand as a few of those traditions.

“Tori brings a fresh energy and spirit of collaboration that is very appealing to the medical staff, especially when so much is changing for physicians today, “said Doug Mitchell, M.D., president of the 800-member AAMC Medical Staff. “We look forward to giving her our support and working with her.”

In her new role, Bayless will lead the 107-year health care institution into a critical period of health care growth with an increased focus on wellness, disease prevention, and community and patient partnership.

AAMC Receives Corporate Gift from M&T Bank

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:30:48 -0400

Gift to support AAMC Care Like no Other Campaign

Annapolis, Md. (September 29, 2009) – The M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has committed a $500,000 gift to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Care Like no Other capital campaign, lending corporate support to AAMC’s efforts in raising $44 million for the campus expansion projects transforming the medical center’s 100-acre Jennifer Road campus.

The campaign is the philanthropic portion of a $424 million expansion that features a new 8-story patient tower with 50 new patient rooms, 8 new operating rooms, an expanded emergency department and a dedicated pediatric emergency department and inpatient unit. The project also includes three new garages and two pedestrian bridges.

In June, AAMC opened the 240,000-square-foot Health Sciences Pavilion, which will house new physician offices, hospital services, and the Health Sciences Institute.

President of M&T Bank’s Chesapeake and Central Maryland Division Nick Lambrow cites AAMC’s presence within the community as a driving force behind M&T Bank’s leadership gift to the Care Like no Other campaign.

“AAMC is such a strong presence, such a significant asset, that it’s an integral part of the region’s vitality and quality of life,” said Lambrow. “In that regard, as a corporate citizen we’re only as strong as the communities we serve. Our customers, co-workers, families, neighbors, friends—we all have a stake in the campaign’s success and ultimate goals.”

M&T Bank’s philanthropy toward AAMC began several years ago with the company’s $100,000 endowment to the AAMC Outreach Center, which provides primary care services to hundreds of central Maryland’s uninsured or underinsured residents at its location at 92 West Washington Street in downtown Annapolis.

According to Lambrow, “From [M&T Bank’s first] gift we witnessed a direct, tangible link to the lives of people in the community by improving their access to care. When resources are used that effectively with that much immediacy, it weighs heavily in future deliberations. The decision to give to the campaign just made more sense as time went on.”

“This is a very generous gift from M&T bank. It sets a high level of giving for businesses and corporations in the area”, said John Belcher, chair of the Care Like no Other campaign, and CEO and President of ARINC.

The next milestone for the campaign and the expansion project comes this fall when construction crews lift the final steel beam into place on the new patient tower. The tower is expected to open in Spring 2011.

For more information on the AAMC Care Like no Other campaign, visit www.aahs.org/foundation or call (443) 481-4747.

AAMC Foundation Names New Directors, Officers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:29:44 -0400

AAHS Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:21:22 -0500

Annapolis, Md. (November 2, 2009) – The Anne Arundel Health System (AAHS) Board of Trustees has named three new members for the upcoming year.

They are:

James P. Ellerson, founder and chief executive officer of The Ellerson Group
Gary Jobson, a world-renowned sailor, television commentator and author
Jan W. Wood, principal of WoodWorks Consulting Group, L.L.C.

Mr. Ellerson is a member of board of directors of Dare to C.A.R.E.,. and has served on The Key School Board of Trustees for eight years. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Annapolis. He and his family live in Eastport.

Mr. Jobson has served as a sailing commentator for ESPN since 1985, and has won numerous awards for his work in broadcasting. The author of 16 books on sailing, he also is editor-at-large of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines. He sits on numerous boards, including the Annapolis Yacht Club, the Leukemia Cup Regatta Series, St. Mary’s College of Md., and the Maryland Tourism Board, and was recently named President of US Sailing. Mr. Jobson lives with his family in Annapolis, Md.

Ms. Wood, of Annapolis, has experience in fundraising strategies and events, public relations, market analysis, and business development. Prior to opening her own consulting group, she was director of Marketing Services for Equestrian Services, L.L.C. She is a board member of the Annapolis Wellness House and is public relations chair for the Annapolis Walk-for-the-Cure.

The officers of the AAHS Board of Trustees remain the same for 2010: Jim Myers, chair; George Moran, vice chair; Rick Morgan, treasurer; and Pat Roche, acting secretary.

Other members of the AAHS Board of Trustees are: Biana Arentz; Paul Elder, M.D., past president, AAMC Medical Staff; Dorothy Elder, president, AAMC Auxiliary; Barry Jackson; Charles R. Larson; Kent McNew; Ed Gosselin; Jason L. Groves; Chris O’Meara; and Doug Mitchell, M.D., president, AAMC Medical Staff.

AAMC Appoints New Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:52:03 -0400

Annapolis, Md. (May 14, 2010) – Vanessa Aburn has joined Anne Arundel Health System (AAHS) in Annapolis, Md., as vice president of business development and strategic planning.

Dr. Rhonda L. Allen, Medical Director of Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center, Receives Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:58:17 -0400

Anne Arundel Medical Center recently announced that Rhonda L. Allen, M.D., medical director of Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center, was granted Board certification in Addiction Psychiatry. With this certification, Dr. Allen is now Board certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.
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Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Awards $50,000 in Scholarships

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:43:18 -0400

At the Annual Nursing Celebration Dinner at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), the AAMC Foundation awarded an unprecedented 14 scholarships totaling $50,000 to deserving AAMC nurses to further their education and careers. Read more.

AADI Introduces Revolutionary PET/CT Scanner

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:51:25 -0400

The GE Discovery PET/CT 600 scanner

Only Outpatient PET/CT in County Designed for Early-Cancer Diagnosis;
Goes Online in mid-October

AAHS Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Receives Reaccreditation

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:52:54 -0400

Pathways Granted Seventh Consecutive Joint Commission Reaccreditation

ANNAPOLIS, MD. (Oct 18, 2010) – Pathways, Anne Arundel Health System’s (AAHS) drug and alcohol treatment facility, has received its seventh tri-annual accreditation for behavioral health care by The Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits and certifies more than 17,000 health care organizations.

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The AAMC Breast Center has officially opened its doors to its new office on Kent Island

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Now Offering Services On Kent Island

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (November 15, 2010)— The AAMC Breast Center has officially opened its doors to its new office on Kent Island, closer to home for the residents of Queen Anne’s County.

Patients can make appointments at this location with AAMC’s fellowship-trained breast surgeons and medical breast specialist. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants, all specially trained in breast care, are seeing patients as well.

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Anne Arundel Medical Center Receives Maryland Trailblazer Award from Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:44:11 -0500

Annapolis, Md. (November 18, 2010)- Today, Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment presented Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) with the “Maryland Trailblazer Award,” which recognizes hospitals that lead the way with sustainable practices and philosophies that others can replicate. The winners were announced at the annual Environmental Excellence in Health Care Conference at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The organization acknowledged AAMC’s commitment to pollution prevention and its demonstration of environmental leadership.

AAHS to Open Community Health Center

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:38:54 -0400

AAHS to Open Community Health Center

Only one of its kind in county; target audience is under-insured and uninsured individuals

ANNAPOLIS, MD (Oct. 12, 2010) – Today, top elected officials and community leaders helped Anne Arundel Health System (AAHS) announce the establishment of a new Community Health Center to serve uninsured and under-insured residents. Hospital and community leaders came together to celebrate the announcement, which included news of a $150,000 grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) to support the new center’s operations.

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Anne Arundel Medical Center Forms Patient and Family Centered Care Advisory Council

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:15:29 -0500

--AAMC Seeks Volunteers to Give Advice, Counsel--

Annapolis, MD (January 20, 2011)— Have you been a patient or visitor of Anne Arundel Medical Center? If so, you may have some good recommendations on how we can improve our facilities, signs, visiting hours and more. We’re inviting you to partner with our hospital team to serve on our Patient and Family Centered Care Advisory Council.

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Anne Arundel Medical Center Wins Silver Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:16:08 -0500

--DC/Maryland Breastfeeding Coalitions Recognize AAMC With Region’s First Award of its Kind—

(Annapolis, MD) February 7, 2011 – The District of Columbia and Maryland Breastfeeding Coalitions have jointly awarded Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) with the Silver Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award for the hospital’s efforts on behalf of breastfeeding mothers.

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Picker Institute Awards Always Events Grant to Anne Arundel Medical Center

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:46:00 -0400

(Camden, Me.) March 28, 2011 —Picker Institute, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving patient-centered care, announced today that it had awarded a matching grant to Anne Arundel Medical Center. The grant is being administered under Picker Institute’s Always Events /Always Experiences initiative, which was launched in April 2010. The grant is one of 20 awarded to institutions around the country.

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AAMC’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute and Annapolis Oncology Receive Recognition for Cancer Care from Prestigious National Oncology Organization

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:39:49 -0400

Annapolis Oncology, part of AAMC’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, has become one of the first in the nation to be recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program is a new initiative to certify oncology practices that meet rigorous standards for high-quality cancer care.

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Victoria W. Bayless assumes role of Chief Executive Officer, Sets Sights on Vision 2020

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:06:03 -0400

Bayless Unveils Health System's New Vision: Living Healthier Together

AAMC Recognized by American College of Cardiology

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:35:53 -0400

AAMC Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR® ACTION Registry®–GWTGTM Gold Performance Achievement Award

Anne Arundel Medical Center Awarded LEED® gold Green Building Certification

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:04:12 -0500

First Acute Care Facility in State of Maryland to Receive Prestigious Environmental Award

AAMC named Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:45:13 -0500

The Leapfrog Group’s annual class of top hospitals – 65 from a field of nearly 1200

AAMC Recognizes Patient Advisors

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:24:29 -0500

Award Ceremony Honors Those Who Contributed to Improvements in Care

AAMC Foundation Announces Theme for 2012 Signature Gala: Rhythm & Rouge

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:01:52 -0500

Annual black-tie event to celebrate and benefit AAMC’s Heart and Vascular Institute

AAMC Community Health Center Celebrates One Year of Service

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:35:13 -0500

Low Cost Medical Provider Serving Anne Arundel County