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Winter 2010
AAMC Outreach Clinic Manager Faye Anderson, R.N., M.S.N.
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fit. healthy. and fab. You’re invited to a FREE girls’ morning out
that could change your life.
Seating is limited. Pre-register today for this free event: Call 443-481-4000 or 1-800-MD NURSE (Or register at the door the day of the event.)
Here’s your opportunity to get savvy about your health. Join the Women’s Health specialists of Anne Arundel Medical Center for a free “girls’ morning out,” filled with information, advice and as much fun as any “girls’ night out.” Bring your mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and friends and discover your fittest, healthiest and most fabulous you. Be among the first 250 to pre-register and receive a fabulous swag bag upon arrival.
Below is a partial list of events. View the complete schedule at AskAAMC.org/FitAndFab
Get a healthier “you” with free health screenings:
Heart health Skin health
Give yourself a little comfort with wellness activity stations:
Paraffin hand treatments Mini-massages
Get smart about so much with interactive breakout sessions:
Weight and stress management Bone health Good nights’ sleep
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Saturday February 20
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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A A M CA N N E A R U N D E L M E D I C A L C E N T E R
Winter 2010
What’s Up? A Calendar of Events, Classes, Programs, and Much More!pp. 10-12
W I N T E R 14Let us love winter, for it is
the spring of genius.
– Pietro Aretino
ANNE ARUNDEL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.Martin L. Doordan, Chief Executive Offi cerVictoria W. Bayless, President and Chief Operating Offi cer
Editorial Board:
Lisa Hillman, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Offi cerJoseph Moser, M.D., Senior Vice President, Medical Staff Affairs
Editor: Annamarie G. DeCarlo, ABC, Manager, Public Relations and CommunicationsManaging Editor: Norma BabingtonContributing Writers: Justin Paquette , Jenny Steffens, Ashley DeStefanoDesigner/Publications Coordinator: Brooke SummersWebmaster: Justus BurkhardtPhotography: Peter Howard, Mark MoleskyCover Photo: Peter HowardPrinting: Mosaic
aamc mission To enhance the health of the people we serve.
aamc visionTo be the destination health system in our region.
2001 Medical Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
443-481-1000
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features
departments
4 Six New Knees Three Anne Arundel Medical Center employees discuss their
double knee replacements.
6 Extreme Procedure, Extreme Success “My back has never felt better,” says
79-year-old William Vita after Alessandro Speciale, M.D., used a relatively new
technique to replace a degenerated disc in Mr. Vita’s spine.
14 An Unexpected Diagnosis of Diabetes, A Healthy Baby Girl Alice Bowman was
dismayed and frightened when she learned she had gestational diabetes, but
the team at the AAMC Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine was with her every
step of the way.
2 News from Around Campus 13 AAMC Foundation
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Cover: Faye Hunt Anderson, R.N., M.S.N., is manager of the Outreach Clinic for Anne Arundel Medical Center, where she has worked for 22 years, devoting most of her time and talent to the under- and uninsured population in Anne Arundel County. For more information about the Outreach Center, go to www.aahs.org/outreachcenter
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2 Visit us on the web at www.aahs.org
Beam Me Up!
On Sept. 30, more than 200 donors joined Anne
Arundel Health System’s leadership to witness
the fi nal beam being raised into place on the new
eight-story tower that will be home to Anne Arundel
Medical Center’s new Emergency Department, 50 new
private rooms and additional eight operating rooms.
Two levels of the new tower are designated ‘shell’
fl oors, designed to accommodate future growth.
At the time of the topping off, donations to the
Foundation’s Care Like no Other campaign had
reached $34 million toward a $44 million goal in the
philanthropic endeavor to support the $424 million
expansion of the medical park campus.
The new building is slated to open in the spring of
2011. As AAMC grows along with the region, we will
be here to help care for you and your loved ones.
Visit www.aahs.org to read more about our services
and the status of our construction.
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AAMC Nurses TappedIn September, Vicky Timerman, R.N., C.N.O.R.,
an operating room (OR) nurse at Anne Arundel
Medical Center (AAMC), was elected president of
the Baltimore chapter of the Association of peri-
Operative Nurses (AORN), a professional educa-
tion and peer networking association for operat-
ing room nurses. AAMC’s Barbara Nalley, R.N.,
R.N.F.A., also an OR nurse, is president-elect of the
Baltimore chapter and will become president after
Ms.Timerman’s term ends in June 2010.
Your Blood Stays Right Here
THE BLOOD YOU DONATE AT AAMC STAYS AT
AAMC, DIRECTLY BENEFITING OUR PATIENTS – YOUR
NEIGHBORS. We welcome you to our Blood Donor
Center, located in the Wayson Pavilion, Suite 450,
on our Medical Park Campus. You can make a con-
venient appointment or sponsor a blood drive by
calling our blood donor staff at 443-481-4215. And,
parking is free.
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TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, 8 A.M. TO 6:45 P.M.
THURSDAYS, 7 A.M. TO 3:45 P.M.
FRIDAYS, 7 A.M. TO 2:45 P.M.
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Anne Arundel Health System
(AAHS) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Victoria W.
“Tori” Bayless as its new president, effec-
tive Oct. 1, 2009.
Ms. Bayless, who joined the health
system in 2005, was named president by
the health system’s Board of Trustees.
She is the third president of AAHS
since it was formed in 1984, following
Martin L. “Chip” Doordan.
In 2006, Ms. Bayless was promoted
to chief operating offi cer (a title she
retains) and has been thoroughly
involved with day-to-day operations at
the hospital. Mr. Doordan continues
in his role as chief executive officer
of the health system, which includes
several subsidiaries, including Anne
Arundel Medical Center, established
in 1902; Anne Arundel Diagnostics
Imaging; and Pathways Alcohol and
Drug Treatment Center.
Growing up in Parsippany, N.J.,
Ms. Bayless had early exposure to the
world of health care. As a young teen,
she volunteered at the hospital where
her mother, a nurse, was chief operating
offi cer. She earned her undergraduate
degree in biology and community health
from Tufts University, and a master’s
degree in health care administration
from the University of Michigan, complet-
ing several internships along the way.
Before coming to AAMC, Ms. Bayless
spent 12 years gaining broad experience
in increasingly responsible positions at
Washington Hospital Center.
Anne Arundel Health System
A Severna Park resident, Ms. Bayless and
her husband, Michael, have two school-
aged children. She readily admits presid-
ing over a thriving health care system
in today’s environment presents many
challenges. “I look forward to expanding
our partnerships with other community
groups and organizations to enhance the
care provided to the people we serve,”
she said. “While there are clearly
many challenges ahead, I’m confident
we can achieve so much more for our
patients and families. I am humbled
by the Board’s confidence in me and
excited about our future.”
–Annamarie DeCarlo, ABC
Anne Arundel Health System’s New President Victoria W. Bayless
Anne Arundel Health System President Victoria W. Bayless with Martin L. “Chip” Doordan, who will remain chief executive offi cer of the health system until his retirement in 2011.
“While there are clearly many challenges ahead, I’m confident we can achieve so much more for our patients and families.”
Tori Bayless
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6 Three of AAMC’s Own Find Relief with Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery Nurses Vicki Milewski and
Dianne Humphries, and
Patient Care Tech Lynn
Storm have more than 45 years
of combined experience at Anne
Arundel Medical Center. Collec-
tively they also endured more
than 30 years of knee pain before
deciding to undergo bilateral, or
“double knee,” replacement
surgery. The three employees
echo the same sentiment about
their recent knee surgery at
AAMC: they waited far too long
and lived with terrible pain
prior to surgery, and their post-
operation results simply have
been life changing.
New Knees
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2 + 2 + 2
AAMC Joint Center
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Part-time patient
care technician
Lynn Storm, 50,
was in the middle
of nursing school
when her knee
pain got so bad
that she couldn’t
concentrate.
“I was on a lot of pain medications,”
the seven-year employee said. “I was
using a cane. I knew I needed to get it
done.”
“They let me know it was going to
be hard,” she said about the October
2008 surgery. “And it was hard. But it
was so worth it.”
Ms. Storm recalled the care: “People
were super helpful and super con-
cerned. They treated me like family. I
was so impressed with the Joint Camp
and the caregivers that I transferred
to work on that unit.
“My advice is to just get it done,” she
said. “It is scary, but it is so well worth
it. It is like day and night. Now I have
my life back.”
– Jenny Steffens
An employee health
nurse at AAMC,
Vicki Milewski
was 56 at the time
of her double knee
surgery in Febru-
ary 2007 and knew
the procedure was
inevitable. The for-
mer runner, waitress and decade-long
operating room nurse realized that
years of constant physical activity had
taken a toll.
“I was walking with a cane,” Ms.
Milewski said. “I let it go way too long.
Between my two knees I had already
had fi ve arthroscopic procedures.”
She didn’t give a second thought
about where she would have the sur-
gery. “The AAMC Joint Center is phe-
nomenal and the Joint Camp is wonder-
ful,” she said. “This was the only place I
would go.”
“I am so glad I did this,” Ms. Milewski
added. “The day after surgery I thought,
‘I can walk without bone pain.’ I’m
actually sorry I waited so long.”
IV therapy
nurse Dianne
Humphries, 62,
didn’t want to go
anywhere prior to
her May 2008 knee
replacement sur-
gery. “The pain was
so bad,” she said.
“I would work 12-hour shifts, then get
home and sit in my car and cry.”
“Both knees were in horrible condi-
tion, and I knew it was coming,” she
said, referring to the operation. “But I
was afraid to have the surgery. Finally,
I got to the point that I was so in need
that I was no longer afraid.
“I’m so glad I had both done at
once,” she said. “And I wouldn’t go any-
where else to have the operation. The
staff of the orthopedic fl oor is on top of
everything. I felt very confi dent having
this done here.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased with my
new knees,” the 28-year AAMC employ-
ee said. “They are better than the rest of
my body.”
Motivated PatientsIt takes a motivated, healthy and physically fi t
patient to take on a double knee replacement
and have the best possible outcome, say AAMC
Joint Center Medical Director Paul King, M.D.,
and orthopedic surgeon James MacDonald, M.D.
The vast majority of knee replacement patients
– whether they have single or double replace-
ments – are pleased with the level of function and
pain relief that surgery brings, they said.
“I fi nd it humbling, but also a great privilege, when asked to
participate in the care of nurses, doctors and other hospital staff
members and their families,” said Dr. King, who performed the
bilateral knee replacements on Ms. Humphries and Ms. Storm.
“These patients truly are the most informed consumers, and it is a
tribute to the excellent staff that these patients/health care provid-
ers place their trust in the AAMC Joint Center.”
Dr. MacDonald, who operated on Ms. Milewski, said, “As a
doctor, I am confi dent that patients are getting excellent care at
AAMC.”
The AAMC Joint Center– #1 in the StateAAMC continues to lead the state in joint replacement volume, per-
forming nearly 1,300 joint replacements each year.
The AAMC Joint Center is a designated unit, with professional staff
dedicated only to joint replacement surgery and a joint coordinator
who oversees patient progress from pre-op class to post-op care.
AAMC’s “Joint Camp” is a unique part of the healing environment
and gets its name from the sense of shared experiences, camaraderie
and companionship many patients feel toward one another. The phi-
losophy of Joint Camp is that you and your family are not bystanders,
but active participants with a common goal.
More than 50 volunteers donate their time in the AAMC Joint Center,
many of them joint replacement veterans themselves. Volunteers are
trained by physical therapists, act as coaches, and help with daily
activities on the unit.
For more information about joint replacement surgery, or to fi nd an orthopedic surgeon, call the nurses at askAAMC at 443-481-4000.
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Annapolis resident William Vita
was ready to try anything to
relieve the stabbing pain radiat-
ing down his right thigh by the time he
was referred to spine surgeon Alessandro
Speciale, M.D., in November 2008. No
stranger to back surgeries for spinal
stenosis, scar tissue and bone spurs, the
79-year-old retired fundraiser said despite
four recent nerve root blocks, pain had
rendered him nearly immobile.
“It was hard to do anything,” recalled
Mr. Vita.
Aware of Mr. Vita’s past back surgeries
and current degenerative disc location, Dr.
Speciale recommended a relatively new
procedure to relieve the pain called XLIF,
or eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion.
The minimally invasive approach allows
surgeons to access the spine through
very small incisions on a patient’s side.
Using guided X-ray, physicians remove
damaged disc material and insert an
implant through the same incision.
This high density spacer – also called a
cage – is fi lled with bone graft material and
holds the vertebrae in the proper position,
therefore allowing the spine to fuse. In ad-
dition to less cutting and smaller incisions,
the XLIF® procedure also minimizes
blood loss, decreases tissue and muscle
damage, and aids in overall recovery time.
Mr. Vita’s primary back doctor, neuro-
surgeon Brian Sullivan, M.D., agreed
AAMC Spine Center
with the surgical recommen-
dation and joined Dr. Spe-
ciale in the operating room to
insert four cages into Mr. Vita’s
spine, the most either doctor
had ever inserted in a single
operation. In addition, they
also inserted screws through
several small incisions in
the back and tunneled two
rods under the skin to help
straighten the curvature of
Mr. Vita’s spine due to scolio-
sis. The 10-hour procedure
was a huge success.
“I had almost instant
relief,” Mr. Vita recalled. “I
had no pain in my thigh. My
wife and I knew it was a risky
procedure and I was scared,
but I couldn’t be happier.”
The procedure was so
successful, Mr. Vita added,
that he was completely off
pain medication before he
left the hospital and was
able to recuperate entirely
at home, aided by his wife,
Dolores, who served as his
dedicated caregiver.
“My back has never felt better,” Mr. Vita
said, who now exercises by walking in a
pool almost every day, something he was
unable to do before the XLIF surgery.
“These doctors really deserve so much
credit. I am very grateful to them,” he
said.
“This really changed his life,” Dr. Spe-
ciale said. “My hope is that this is the last
operation he will ever need.”
--Jenny Steffens
If you need a back specialist, please call the nurses at askAAMC, 443-481-4000, for a referral.
Extreme Procedure, Extreme SuccessNew Minimally Invasive XLIF® Operation Provides Relief for Back Pain
Orthopedic surgeon Alessandro Speciale, M.D. (L), with assistance from neurosurgeon Brian Sullivan, M.D., (R), gave back patient William Vita relief from debilitating pain caused by degenerative disc disease.
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Excerpt from a letter written by William Vita’s daughter, Theresa Vita.
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Dare to C.A.R.E. Program Scans 25,000th Patient– Edwin Meese III
AAMC Heart and Vascular
The fall issue of AAMC Maga-
zine highlighted the Dare to
C.A.R.E. program, an inno-
vative approach to cardiovascular
disease, in partnership with Anne
Arundel Medical Center.
On Sept. 26, 2009, Dare to C.A.R.E.
conducted its 25,000th vascular
screening at the program’s annual
“Milestone of Life” Gala.
Edwin Meese III, former U.S. Attor-
ney General to President Ronald Rea-
gan, received the landmark screen-
ing. He was joined at the gala by Joe
Theismann, former NFL quarterback
for the Washington Redskins and
spokesperson for the FindtheAAAn-
swers Coalition, a multi-faceted public
education campaign designed to save
lives from abdominal aortic aneurysms
(AAA) by increasing awareness about
low-cost screening for those at risk
for this life-threatening condition.
“The presence of Ed Meese
and Joe Theismann at the Dare
to C.A.R.E. gala affirms the sig-
nificance of this milestone and
the value this program has for our
community,” said John Martin,
M.D., co-founder of the program
with Louis O. Hanson, C.R.N.P.
“Cardiovascular disease is truly a
silent killer, and through the Dare
to C.A.R.E. program we can prevent
possible heart attacks or strokes in
our family, friends, and neighbors.
We’re honored that Mr. Meese and
Mr. Theismann would join us to cel-
ebrate what for us is a tremendous
source of pride and excitement.”
The C.A.R.E. acronym stands for:
carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic
aneurysms, renal artery stenosis and
extremity artery disease.
–Justin Paquette
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(L-R) Vascular surgeon John Martin, M.D., co-founder of Dare to C.A.R.E., poses with former Washington Redskin Joe Theismann, and Ursula and Edwin Meese, former U.S. Attorney General, at the Milestones of Life Gala.
Edwin Meese, the 25,000th person to be scanned, is checked by AAMC Vascular Tech Jeanne McCoy.
(L-R) Gala attendees Steve and Karen Ritterbush and Jim Myers, chairman, Anne Arundel Health System Board of Trustees, and Mary Preas.
To learn more about Dare to C.A.R.E. and how to get a free, non-invasive vascular ultrasound, call 410-573-9483 or visit www.daretocare.us.
To listen to an AAMC podcast discussing cardiovascular disease, go to www.aahs.org
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Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging
At around age 30, human bones
are the strongest they ever will be.
That means that you should take
care of your bones while you’re still young
to help ensure you don’t develop osteopo-
rosis as you age.
Osteoporosis, or thinning of the
bones, is much more prevalent in women
than in men, in part because women
generally are smaller and because after
menopause, they begin losing estrogen.
For both men and women, adopting
life-long habits will keep bones strong
and avoid the serious bone fractures that
can result when bones become thin and
brittle. Each year, 1.5 million people
are hospitalized from fractures related
to osteoporosis, and 15 to 20 percent
of these patients die of complications
related to the broken bones. Keeping
bones strong and healthy is the best way
to avoid fractures as you age.
Bone Density TestsA bone density test, densitometry or
Dexa-scan, determines whether you
have osteoporosis or are at risk for
developing it. In the past, osteoporo-
sis was detected only after you broke
a bone. By that time, however, your
bones could be quite weak. A bone
density test makes it possible to know
your risk of breaking bones before
they happen.
John Park, M.D., a musculoskeletal
radiologist at Anne Arundel Diagnos-
tics Imaging, said, “Think of osteopo-
rosis the way you think about termites
in your house. You may not know they
are there until some-
thing collapses. So,
with bones, we want
to fi nd out if there is a
problem early and stop
it before it’s too late.
“What I love about the
Dexa-scan is that it’s
so quick and easy for
patients. There is no
preparation, and you
can do it when you’re
out running errands!”
Using a very low
dose of radiation, the
test takes about five
minutes and measures
bone mineral density,
a measure of bone
health. The higher
your bone mineral
content, the denser
your bones. And the
denser your bones, the
stronger they generally
are and the less likely
they are to break.
You should discuss
your bone health with
your primary care phy-
sician. If your doctor
recommends a Dexa-
scan, AADI performs the diagnostic
test at the AADI in the Sajak Pavilion
and at the AADI locations in Bowie,
Kent Island and Shipley’s Choice.
Walk-ins are welcome.
–Norma Babington
Talk to your physician about when to have a bone scan. For more informa-tion about where to schedule a scan, visit www.annearundeldiagnostics.com or call 1-888-909-XRAY (9729) or 443-481-5000. You also can hear Dr. Park discuss bone density in a podcast at www.aahs.org.
Avoiding OsteoporosisAdopt a Healthy Lifestyle, Know Your Risks
Tips to Prevent Osteoporosis • Make sure you get enough calcium. You should be getting at least three servings a day of calcium rich food like
milk, yogurt and cheese.
• Take a daily multi-vitamin to increase calcium and vitamin D.
• Stay fi t and exercise. Weight-bearing exercise is best, but any exercise is good.
• Know your risk. People with a family history of osteoporosis are at higher risk for developing it.
• Consider having a bone-density scan. This is especially important for women after menopause and men older
than 70. A bone density test can tell you how much bone you have and whether you should start treatment.
Musculoskeletal radiologist John Park, M.D., explains the
procedure for a bone density scan to a patient at Anne
Arundel Diagnostics Imaging, where more than 4,000 scans
are performed each year.
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Be WellRelax and Renew with AAMC Community Health and Wellness
AAMC Wellness
February is Heart Month and a good
time to revisit those New Year’s resolu-
tions about health and wellness. Heart
disease is the leading cause of death in
America and the major cause of disability.
The American Heart Association has
identifi ed eight risk factors and most
can be controlled through diet, exer-
cise and good choices. Why not start
making good choices TODAY?
Controllable Risk Factors1. Obesity
2. Physical inactivity
3. High cholesterol
4. High blood pressure
5. Diabetes
6. Smoking
7. Stress
8. Alcohol
ObesityEngage in physical activity 60-90 min-
utes, five times a week to lose weight
and combat obesity. Choose physical
activities that you enjoy and be sure
to consult with your doctor before
beginning a new exercise program.
High Cholesterol Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance
in your bloodstream. The body makes
all the cholesterol it needs, but addi-
tional saturated fats, trans fats and high
cholesterol foods can elevate cholesterol
levels. Eat a low-fat diet rich with fruits
and vegetables. For help, schedule a
nutrition appointment with AAMC’s
Community Health and Wellness reg-
istered dieticians at 443-481-5360.
High Blood PressureMaintaining a healthy diet and regu-
lar physical activity are crucial in
reducing blood pressure to a healthy
range. Remember to limit salt and
alcohol. Quit smoking if you haven’t
already done so.
DiabetesAccording to the American Heart
Association, about three fourths
of people with diabetes die from
some form of heart or blood vessel
disease. AAMC’s Diabetes Center
is here to help with registered
dieticians on staff. If you have
been diagnosed with diabetes,
call 443-481-5380 to schedule an
appointment today.
Smoking Smoking is not just linked to heart
disease, but also to cancer and
other adverse health effects. AAMC
offers a quit smoking class six times
a year for a minimal fee. For more
information, call 443-481-5366/67.
StressIt can affect each of us in small
and big ways, but AAMC Commu-
nity Health and Wellness can help.
Reiki sessions, massages, heal-
ing touch sessions, yoga classes
and mindfulness seminars are
ongoing throughout the year.
Call 443-481-4000 to register.
AlcoholDrinking too much raises the levels of
triglycerides in the blood and can lead to
increased blood pressure, heart failure
and stroke. Drink alcohol in modera-
tion. This means one to two drinks per
day for men and one drink per day for
women. (A drink is one 12 oz. beer,
4 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits
or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits.) If you or a
loved one drinks beyond normal limits,
Pathways, Anne Arundel Health System’s
alcohol and drug treatment facility, can
help. Call 410-573-5400 for questions
relating to problems with alcohol or
drugs.
–Ashley DeStefano
To schedule your AAMC Wellness Services,
visit www.aahs.org/wellnessor call 443-481-5360.
Yoga • Meditation • Massage Healing Arts • Reiki • Mindfulness
Fitness • Nutrition
To register for health and wellness classes, call askAAMC
at 443-481-4000.
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What’s Up?February | March | April 2010
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Become “Smoke-Free” ProgramSmoking cessation classes and individual
counseling sessions for adults. Courses begin Feb. 15 and April 14. 6-7:30 p.m. Seven classes. Call 443-481-5366/5367 for more information.
Third Thursdays at the MallJoin the Westfi eld Annapolis Mall Power
Walkers for exercise and receive free blood
pressure screening and health informa-
tion. Co-sponsored by AAMC. Thursdays, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15. 7:30-10 a.m. FREE.
Food for Thought — Senior Dining ProgramJoin the membership program and receive a
25 percent discount on evening meals in the
AAMC cafeteria each weekday. On every sec-
ond Tuesday of the month, you can register
to attend a free dinner at 5 p.m., followed
by a health seminar. Monthly registration
required.
Tuesday, Feb. 9-AAMC Facilities UpdateTuesday, March 9-Eldercare AttorneyTuesday, April 13-Pacemakers
The Top 10 Things to Do for ArthritisWhat causes arthritis and what can be done to
alleviate pain and live more comfortably? In-
cludes discussion of diet, exercise, injections,
medications, and surgery. Wednesday, Feb. 10 and April 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration required; FREE.
SPECIAL EVENTSAll programs require pre-registration. Unless
otherwise noted, call 443-481-4000 to register.
New Baby?...MaybeJoin us March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Health
Sciences Institute to discuss how to pre-
pare for a healthy pregnancy and to receive
information on nutrition, exercise and how to
budget for a new baby. Registration required.
Financial Planning for Expectant ParentsLed by a certifi ed fi nancial planner. Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Health Sciences Institute. Register through ask AAMC. Fee: $15 per couple.
Free Employee & Community Reiki Event: Reiki channels the natural healing power which
surrounds all life through the hands of the practi-
tioner to achieve the highest good within the body
of the person requesting the session. Reiki is non-
invasive and there are no body manipulations.
Monday, Feb 1, 12-2 p.m., and Monday, April 5, 4-6 p.m. Call Community Health and Wellness at 443-481-5360 to register. Sajak Suite 250. FREE.
Energy Medicine: What Is It?Energy medicine is a wonderful way to comple-
ment what our doctors do for us to help us
heal and feel whole. Come spend some time
getting your questions answered. FREE. Wednesday, March 24, 6:30-8 p.m. Sajak Pa-vilion 2nd fl oor. Instructor: Carolyn Sutch, R.N., B.S.N., C.H.T.P.
The LEARN Program for Weight ManagementThe LEARN program for Weight Management
continues to be the most up-to-date, compre-
hensive, scientifi cally sound, safe and effective
weight management program available today.
The lifestyle approach emphasizes gradual,
sustainable and permanent changes in life-
style, exercise, attitude, relationships and
nutrition to achieve weight loss and manage-
ment goals. 12-week program. Wednesday, Feb. 10-April 28 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. FEE: $200.
Meditation & Beading: a Unique &
Perfect MatchThe workshop will include pranayama (breath
work), guided meditation and jewelry mak-
ing! Enjoy a relaxing, rewarding and creative
experience. Beads and wire included with class.
Instructor: Sharon L. Cameron, Reiki Master.
Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sajak 2nd fl oor. FEE $25.
Reiki…What Is All the Hype?Come learn and experience what Reiki is about
and how you can incorporate Reiki principles
into everyday life. Instructor: Sharon L. Cameron,
Reiki Master. Monday, March 29, 6:30-8 p.m. Sajak 2nd fl oor. FEE $20.
What Are Chakras and Who Has Them?The chakras are our bodies’ energy centers of
life. They help to maintain balance among the
mind, body and spirit allowing energy to fl ow
To register, call 443-481-4000 (unless otherwise noted) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 10
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special events, classes, and wellness services at Anne Arundel Medical Center
throughout. Workshop will be an overview of
the chakras, followed by a chakra medita-
tion. Instructor: Sharon L. Cameron, Reiki
Master. Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sajak 2nd fl oor. FEE: $35.
Mealtime for MunchkinsJoin AAMC’s registered dieticians to learn
how to set the table for lifelong healthy
habits. Thursday, March 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sajak 2nd fl oor. FEE: $30.
CPR CLASSES
Heartsaver Adult/Child AED with Infant
ComponentLearn basic CPR techniques and use of
the AED (automatic external defi brillator).
Designed for the general public, parents,
grandparents or babysitters. Registration must be received one week prior to class date to receive required course manual. FEE: $75.
AAMC WELLNESS SERVICES AND
HEALING ARTSAAMC offers nutrition counseling, Reiki, massage, healing touch, Strong Women fi t-ness classes, Yoga and Tai Chi Chuan. To learn more about these services go to www.aahs.org or call 443-481-5360.
WOMEN’S EDUCATION
Programs for Birth and BabiesAAMC offers classes to support expectant
families. Register early, class size is limited.
Call askAAMC at 443-481-4000 or 1-800-MD-NURSE, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for information and to register.
New! Transition to Parenthood ClassLearn to recognize why the transition to
parenthood can be diffi cult. Also learn to un-
derstand the impact of a couple’s relationship
on parenting. This class is taught by a Certifi ed
John Gottman Educator. Parents can attend this
class during pregnancy or during the fi rst few
months following the birth. Infants 12 weeks
and under are welcome. FEE: $25/expectant mother and birth companion.
Prenatal Nutritional CounselingSchedule a private consultation with a
registered dietitian and learn how to meet the
special nutritional needs of your blossoming
body and your growing baby. Call 443-481-5360 to schedule an appointment. FEE: $65 for one-hour consultation.
Clatanoff TourVisit the beautiful Clatanoff Pavilion and learn
about family-centered maternity care, visitor
guidelines and birth practices at AAMC. Regis-tration required. FREE.
Super SitterUsing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission curriculum, super sitters-to-be learn
how to stay in control, play safely and provide
basic childcare. FEE: $50/Child (ages 11-15).
BIRTH CLASSESClasses include information about the birth process, comfort measures, pain control and birth technologies. Postpartum recovery, newborn appearance and transitional care also are addressed. A pediatrician or pediatric nurse practitioner attends the last evening of class (when available) to answer questions and discuss choosing a health care provider for the new baby. All birth classes at AAMC will include a tour of the Clatanoff Pavilion. Registration is recommended at the beginning of the second trimester.
Birth ClassFour-week evening series, meets weekly. FEE: $100/expectant mother and birth companion.
One Wonderful DayA one-day intensive birth class, perfect for fami-
lies with challenging schedules. The entire birth
class curriculum is presented in one day. FEE: $80/expectant mother and birth companion.
One Wonderful WeekendSpend a weekend at AAMC learning about birth
and baby. The entire birth class curriculum is
held Saturday and Sunday. FEE: $100/ex-pectant mother and birth companion.
HypnoBirthingTaking the birthing world by CALM,
learn hypnosis for birth by a Certi-
fi ed HypnoBirthing instructor.
Expectant couples learn deep re-
laxation, hypnotic suggestion and
intuitive breathing techniques.
FEE: $200/expectant mother and birth companion.
Refresher Birth ClassReview the process of labor and
birth and learn how to help older
siblings adjust to life with their new baby. FEE: $50/expectant mother and birth companion.
SpaMamaMore meditation, more massage, more relax-
ation, more focused breathing for labor and
birth. Learn additional positions for greater
ease during the last weeks of pregnancy and
during labor and birth. FEE: $40/expectant mother and birth companion.
Cesarean Birth ClassThis two-hour class covers everything from
preoperative preparations to postpartum consid-
erations that are unique to delivery by cesarean.
Includes Clatanoff Pavilion tour. FEE: $30/ex-pectant mother and birth companion.
Marvelous Multiples at AAMCTopics include recognizing pre-term labor,
nutrition for mothers expecting multiples,
how to handle bed rest, comfort measures for
labor and birth, birth by Cesarean, postpartum
recovery and the joys and challenges of parenting
multiples. Includes Clatanoff Pavilion tour. FEE: $100/expectant mother and birth companion.
TEAM Birth Class for TeensOffered in partnership with the Junior League
of Annapolis, class addresses the unique birth
and parenting needs of teens, their birth part-
ners and family members. FEE: $20/Expectant
mother and birth companion(s).
Private Birth ClassIndividualized birth education for expectant
families when group classes are not desirable
or schedules are challenging. FEE: $50/hour.
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Breastfeeding BasicsLearn what you can do to establish a robust
milk supply and have a satisfying breastfeed-
ing experience. Birth partners are encour-
aged to attend this class, which is taught by
a board-certifi ed lactation consultant. FEE: $30/expectant mother and partner.
Breastfeeding and the Working MotherLearn the secrets to maintaining a robust milk
supply, choosing just the right pump and how
to juggle it all. This class is taught by a board-
certifi ed lactation consultant. FEE: $30/expect-ant/breastfeeding mother and partner.
Bootcamp For DadsThis hands-on class focuses on the needs
and concerns of new dads, building their
confi dence and giving them the right tools for
success. FEE: $50/dads only.
Newborn CareLearn how to bathe and diaper, swaddle and
comfort; choose and prepare infant formula,
how to take a temperature and know when it
is necessary to call the doctor. Sleep strate-
gies (yours and theirs) are presented along
with suggestions on how to handle too much
advice. This is a four-hour, hands-on class.
FEE: $50/expectant mother and partner.
Car Seat 101Learn from a certifi ed car seat technician how
to choose and install the best car seat for your
baby, your family, and your budget. FEE: $25/expectant mother and partner.
Baby Buddies: Sibling PreparationFor big brothers and sisters-to-be, this program
prepares siblings (ages 3-8) for the arrival of
a new baby. Class includes a craft, story time
and a tour of a mother/baby suite. Baby Bud-
dies lasts about one hour and both parents
are encouraged to attend. Children must be 3
years old at time of the class. FEE: $20/child and parent(s); $10/additional child.
Birth Buddies: Sibling ParticipationChildren who wish to be present for the birth of their
new sibling should attend this private class with
their parent(s) and birth guide. FEE: $50/child, parent(s) and birth guide; $10/additional child.
Grandparents UpdateLearn the latest in birth technologies and
newborn care. Important new safety informa-
tion is also provided. Clatanoff Pavilion tour is
included. FEE: $30/two grandparents.
Pediatric Surgical TourOffered Fridays at 6 p.m. and the second
Saturday of every month, excluding holidays.
Features an age-appropriate 30-minute movie
followed by tour of the surgical area. Call Dee
Rowel, nurse patient liason, at 443-481-5707.
12 To register, call 443-481-4000 (unless otherwise noted) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cut along line.
AAMC Class Registration Form(Must include pre-payment, check, money order or charge)
Please print: Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________Work Phone _____________________________________
Date of Birth ______________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________
Class Title _____________________________________________________________Date/Time ____________________
Class Title _____________________________________________________________Date/Time ____________________
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Check enclosed ___________________________________ Make payable to A A H E C List class title(s) and date(s) on check.
MAIL: Anne Arundel Medical Center, askAAMC REGISTRATION, 2001 Medical Parkway, Main Hospital, Annapolis, MD 21401
Note: A 20% discount is available for those who register for 3 or more classes (does NOT include Birth and Baby Classes).A 50% discount is available for AAMC employees, and a 20% discount is available for AAMC Auxiliary members for Wellness Classes.
AAMC Wellness
Yoga • Meditation
Massage • Nutrition
Healing Arts • Reiki
Mindfulness • Fitness
Visit www.aahs.org to see our
entire list of classes and to
register and pay for classes
using our secure Web site. You may also register by calling askAAMC at 443-481-4000 or by calling the Wellness Center at 443-481-5360.
Support GroupsA wide variety of support
groups meets at Anne Arundel
Medical Center each month.
For information about each
group and the times and
locations that they meet, go
to www.aahs.org and click
on Wellness and Classes.
Look for Support Groups on
the left.
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AAMC Foundation
Your Gift Touches Lives
ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
SHyatt Regency Hotel, Inner Harbor Baltimore
aturday April 10, 2010
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT AAMC’S PEDIATRIC PROGRAM
Cocktails ◆ Dinner ◆ Dancing ◆ Black TieCOME OUT TO PLAY
Campaign Reaches Another Milestone
The goal is ambitious – $44 million.
But thanks to the generosity in our
region, that goal no longer seems
quite so far off. The campaign
already has raised more than
$34 million. AAMC employees
have raised more than $1 million;
the medical staff has pledged
another $4.3 million. Corpo-
rate citizens and hundreds of
our friends and neighbors have
contributed millions more. When
a community and region boast
such generosity of spirit, the sky’s
the limit. Thanks to all who are
working so hard and giving so
generously. To offer your cam-
paign contribution, or to discuss
ways to give, please call the Foun-
dation at 443-481-4747 or visit
www.aahs.org/Foundation
Child’s PlayAll the drives, chips and putts at the 2009 AAMC Golf Classic on Sept. 14
added up to a great score: $200,000 in support of the AAMC Pediatric Unit.
We extend a special thanks to the Classic’s lead sponsor – The Whiting
Turner Contracting Company – for its continued support.
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company representatives (L-R) Mike Moraz, Chris Vohrer
and Sam Wells enjoy the day.
They keep giving... and giving... and giving
Just about the time it seems that Thomas
Ducker, M.D., and his wife, Barbara,
have done all they can, they do more. Dr.
Ducker, a neurosurgeon, spends busy days
treating patients. He and Barbara also
serve on a variety of hospital committees.
As if that weren’t enough, the couple has
pledged $125,000 to the Care Like no
Other Campaign. Dr. Ducker views the
donation in unassuming and pragmatic
terms, citing the addition of eight much-
needed operating rooms to the hospital,
bringing the total to 26.
“This hospital is an amalgam of great
people, great facilities and a great can-do
spirit. Barbara and I are gratifi ed to be
a part of the fabric of an institution that
serves so many people in our community
so well,” said Dr. Ducker.
Dr. Thomas Ducker and his wife, Barbara, are
invested in AAMC’s success and role in the com-
munity. They have donated $125,000 to the
current expansion project.
Our New Website:Reconfi gured, Remodeled, Refreshed, RededicatedThe face is new and improved;
the mission remains the same.
Visit our new Web site at
www.aahs.org/Foundation. Browse, read, learn, be inspired,
sign up for our e-newsletter and
most importantly, to discuss ways to
give or help us help our commu-
nity with your online donation.
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AAMC Women’s and Children’s Center
Alice Bowman was surprised when a
routine glucose tolerance test dur-
ing her second pregnancy came
back with abnormal results. But the area
resident was shocked when she received a
formal diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
“I was overwhelmed,” Ms. Bowman
said. “I started to cry. I had a two-year-old
at home. I felt great and had gained less
weight than with my fi rst pregnancy. I was
really upset.”
Ms. Bowman’s overall good health was
no assurance that she would not develop
gestational diabetes. The condition can
strike women of normal weight with no
other issues, said Maureen Connick, R.N.,
a certifi ed diabetes educator at the AAMC
Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
“It is very random,” Ms. Connick said,
noting that 4 to 7 percent of all preg-
nancies are complicated by gestational
diabetes. “We know that there are certain
women at greater risk of developing gesta-
tional diabetes, including women who are
overweight prior to becoming pregnant,
women with a family history of diabetes
or in a high-risk ethnic group, or women
who have previously given birth to a baby
greater than 9 pounds.”
For Ms. Bowman, her diagnosis meant
an immediate change in diet and closely
monitoring how many carbohydrates she
consumed each day. It also required the
frequent use of a glucose meter, a home
monitoring device that reads glucose levels
in drops of blood obtained from fi nger
sticks.
“Maureen taught me how to read labels
and helped me plan meals,” Ms. Bowman
said. “She was very reassuring.”
For Ms. Bowman,
though, the change of
diet was not enough. To
manage her gestational
diabetes, doctors pre-
scribed medication to
lower blood sugars.
This additional measure
meant that she needed
increased fetal monitoring,
including weekly non-
stress tests and biophysical
profi les to assess the baby’s
movement, breathing and
level of amniotic fl uid
surrounding the growing
infant.
“At fi rst it was daunting,”
Ms. Bowman said about
the additional offi ce
visits. “But the nurses
were so great; they put
me at ease. It became
something I really looked
forward to.”
“Gestational diabetes is
really a very manageable
condition,” Ms. Connick
said, noting she sees about
40 to 50 pregnant patients each month
with some type of diabetes. “But because
of the program we have in place,” she
said, “we have an extremely high success
rate. We stay involved until the end of the
pregnancy.”
That success rate proved true for Ms.
Bowman, who delivered a full-term baby
girl on June 11. Even better, Charlotte
Grace Bowman arrived weighing 7
pounds, 13 ounces, a healthy and normal
birth weight, despite the potential for
a much higher birth weight and addi-
tional delivery complications due to the
diabetes.
“My health team walked me through
everything after the baby was born,” Ms.
Bowman said. “They tested me. They
tested the baby. Everything was great. I
knew I was in good hands.”
--Jenny Steffens
The AAMC Women’s and Children’s Center is a comprehensive program tailored to the various stages of a woman’s life. To learn more about the maternal-fetal medicine program, or for a physician referral, call the nurses at askAAMC, 443-481-4000.
An Unexpected Diagnosis of Diabetes A Healthy Baby Girl
14
“At fi rst it was daunting, but the nurses were so great; they put me at ease.” Alice Bowman
Alice Bowman with daughters Charlotte (L) and, Ali (R),
and Maureen Connick, R.N.
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AAMC Women’s and Children’s Center
Most pregnancies are normal and free of complications, but expect-ant mothers sometimes experience complications or unforeseen issues that require the expertise of a maternal-fetal medicine specialist – a physician who specializes in the care of both the mother and fetus in a high-risk, at-risk or complicated scenario.
Also known as perinatologists, mater-
nal-fetal medicine specialists help both
mother and baby by providing special-
ized testing, ongoing monitoring and
necessary procedures to ensure the best
possible outcome in a pregnancy.
At AAMC, the Center for Maternal-
Fetal Medicine offers women the high-
est level of obstetric care, with three
highly trained physicians who oversee a
wide range of treatments. Drs. William
Sweeney, Paul Weinbaum and Jeffrey
Spencer are fellowship-trained physicians
with more than 40 years of combined
experience.
Some 85 to 100 patients per day
come to the AAMC Center for Mater-
nal-Fetal Medicine, which offers care to
women from as far away as Delaware
and Charles County and as close as
Anne Arundel and Baltimore
counties. Typical patients in-
clude women who are carry-
ing twins or triplets, women
requiring diabetes education
or amniocentesis, or women
who will be 35 or older at
the time of delivery. Approx-
imately 60 ultrasounds are
performed at the Annapolis
office each day.
Patients referred by OB/
GYNs can be monitored on an
outpatient or inpatient basis,
and maternal care is managed
in consultation with the primary
obstetrician. While the hope is
that all pregnancies are free of
complications, if patients need
expert, consultative care, the AAMC
Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
is the safe, smart place to be.
–Jenny Steffens
High-Risk Pregnancies, Highly Skilled Doctors
1515151515
Services Offered at the AAMC Center for
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Antepartum Testing: Biophysical
Profile and Non-stress Tests
Genetic Counseling
Preconception Counseling
High-risk Obstetric Consultations
Level II Obstetric Ultrasound
Amniocentesis
High-risk Inpatient Consultations
Diabetes Education
Fetal Echocardiography
(L-R) Jeffrey Spencer, M.D., Paul
Weinbaum, M.D. and William Swee-
ney, M.D. are fellowship-trained
maternal-fetal medicine special-
ists with more than 40 years of
combined experience in treating
women with a wide variety of com-
plications.
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AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute
On March 9, 2009, after battling
for weeks with what she thought
was a persistent cold accompa-
nied by a nagging, biting cough, 55-year-
old Annapolis resident Nancy Kearns
learned she had lung cancer.
“I had a chest X-ray, and my primary
care provider, Rachel M. Sweeney,
C.R.N.P., didn’t like the results,” Nancy
recalled. “I went in for my fi rst CT scan
and, again, they didn’t like what they
saw.” A PET/CT scan, which combines
the X-ray images of a CT scan with the
three-dimensional, nuclear imaging
aspects of positron emission tomog-
raphy, confirmed what physicians
suspected: the upper and lower lobes
of Ms. Kearns’ right lung showed
cancer.
A smoker for 43 years, Ms. Kearns
wasn’t completely surprised. Once a
competitive gymnast, she focused on
her treatment options with the goal of
winning this battle.
But then, just two days after her own
devastating diagnosis, Ms. Kearns’
mother-in-law died of injuries she
had sustained in a fall less than a week
earlier. Ms. Kearns had been keeping
vigil by her mother-in-law’s bedside
for three days when the injuries fi nally
took their toll.
“On top of getting the news that I
had cancer,” said Ms. Kearns, “I was
suddenly dealing with the loss of my
mother-in-law. But my primary care
provider contacted physicians for me
and set up my radiology tests. She was
so great; everyone was supportive.”
Once in the AAMC system, that
support grew. AAMC nurse navigator
Teresa Putscher, R.N., orchestrated
Ms. Kearns’ appointments at the
AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris
Cancer Institute, while thoracic surgeon
Stephen M. Cattaneo, M.D., brought her
case before the Cancer Institute’s multi-
disciplinary thoracic tumor board.
“Ms. Kearns’ case was examined by
not only me, but by
several other physi-
cians from different
specialties on our
Tumor Board,” said
Dr. Cattaneo. “Due
to her overall good
health and rela-
tively young age, we
treated her disease
as two separate
cancers, rather than
as one cancer that
had spread to a
second location. As
a result, her surgi-
cal planning was
far different, and
probably far better
for her.”
Dr. Cattaneo
opted for an open
procedure to clearly
evaluate the lung
and to identify any
nodules that may
have been missed
through radiologic
testing.
“In this case, Ms. Kearns was battling
locally advanced disease, and an open
procedure gave me the best chance to
fully examine the lung tissue,” said Dr.
Cattaneo.
Dr. Cattaneo removed the entire up-
per lobe and a large part of the lower
lobe of Ms. Kearns’ right lung. She was
then treated with chemotherapy and
radiation at AAMC to kill any remaining
cancer cells.
Now cancer free, Ms. Kearns has taken
smoking cessation classes at AAMC and
is back at work and on the golf course.
“My trio of physicians at AAMC —
medical oncologist Barry Meisenberg,
M.D., radiation oncologist Ashish Chawla,
M.D., and Dr. Cattaneo — along with
my nurse navigator, worked completely
as a team and made everything very
comfortable for me,” she said. “I felt
very connected to my care.”
–Justin Paquette
If you need help to quit smoking, contact the Smoking Cessation/ Nicotine Dependence Program, by calling 443-481-5366. You may also view podcasts with AAMC special-ists who discuss the health risks associated with nicotine use. Go to www.aahs.org, click on “cancer,” and then click on “podcast.”
Breathing EasierOpen Procedure Treats Lung Cancer
16
Thoracic surgeon Stephen Cattaneo, M.D., removed the entire
upper lobe and part of the lower lobe of Nancy Kearns’ right
lung. Now cancer free, Ms. Kearns is back at work.
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$3M Bequest Among Largest in AAMC History“I feel like I am giving to everyone when I give to the hospital,” Dolly Hazleton told the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, when she revealed she was making the hospital beneficiary of her estate.
AAMC Foundation
Ms. Hazleton’s $3 million bequest to
AAMC this year is among the largest
testamentary gifts in the history of the
107-year-old institution.
Dorothy “Dolly” L. Hazleton was a Pitts-
burgh native who had lived in Annapolis
for 40 years when she died at the age of 84
in October 2008. Her husband died more
than two decades earlier.
Friends and acquaintances recall
her outgoing personality. “She liked
a good joke and liked to make jokes,”
one friend said. “She was one of a
kind who always had a twinkle in her
eye. She drove around town in her
beloved red Cadillac with ‘Dol-Cad’ on
her vanity plates.”
Another friend recalled that Dolly
“loved living on the water and she
certainly loved Anne Arundel Medical
Center.”
Dolly agreed that AAMC could name
the new surgical suites in the new patient
tower “The Dolly Hazleton Surgical Suite
(In commemoration of her amazing
gift).” The eight-story tower is scheduled to
open in spring 2011.
The Hazleton bequest has helped to ad-
vance the success of AAMC’s “Care Like no
Other” campaign, whose public phase
was launched in June.
At press time, campaign commitments
had reached more than $34 million
toward an overall goal of $44 million.
Thinking about a will?
It’s an easy way to provide a “gift of a lifetime” through future
giving. Contact 443-481-4747 for more information.
“I feel like I am giving to everyone when I give to the hospital.” Dolly Hazelton
Gifts will help make possible the expansion
of the Emergency Department by 40 per-
cent, create a new Pediatric Emergency
Department and inpatient unit, add 50 new
private patient rooms and eight new
operating rooms.
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Winter 2010
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From leg pain to strokes, vascular disease can lead to serious health problems. After all, your vascular system is your body’s highway – vital to your legs, torso, neck and brain. Fortunately, the AAMC Heart and Vascular Center is a national leader in performing minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of vascular diseases. And we want you to know all about it. Need another reason to attend? AAMC is the only hospital in Maryland to receive the HealthGrades 2009/2010 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
For your vascular system, these are the doctors you want.
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Michael’s Eighth Avenue
7220 Grayburn Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
CIRCULATE THIS.A SEMINAR FOR YOUR VASCUL AR SYSTEM.
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