Inside Message from the Winter 2015 CEO

Like many of you, I enjoy that care which is celebrated Bits & Bytes 3 taking time after the hectic in this issue of 360. Heart Attack at 40: holiday schedule settles You’ll meet a mother 4 Nicole Pugliese Shares down to reflect on what and daughter who Her Story of Survival goals I have accomplished transformed their lives and AccuBoost Provides over the past year – and their health, together, with 6 State-of-the-Art Treatment what milestones Saint Agnes the help of our award-winning for Breast Cancer has achieved as well. bariatric surgical team. You will Bariatric Dream Team: Physically, our hospital campus has also read about a 40-year-old woman Mother and Daughter been transformed over the past seven who experienced a heart attack and was 8 Team Up to Fulfill their years with our capital expansion project, saved by our cardiovascular specialists. Weight Loss Dreams the most successful in the history of A new year is a perfect time to Saint Agnes Leads Saint Agnes. From the South Tower to recommit to health with annual check- 10 the Way in Robotic the newly-expanded Cancer Institute ups you may have put off – for you, Knee Replacement in the Angelos Medical Pavilion, Saint and perhaps for your growing children A Specialized Approach Agnes has become known throughout as well. In this issue we review what 12 to Breast Reconstruction the region for its cutting edge facilities your teenage daughter should expect and advanced technology. on her first gynecological check-up. Introducing Your Teen But Saint Agnes is truly distin- Saint Agnes surgeons and specialists to the Gynecologist 13 guished not by bricks and mortar, but can work with you to make 2015 the year Calendar of Events by its historic and profound impact that you take charge of your own health. 14 on the communities we serve. Since At Saint Agnes, we are standing by to 1862 our patients, and their families, partner with you for good health and a Legacy: 15 Saint Agnes Foundation have been served and healed with our long and vibrant future. loving and dedicated clinical care. It is

Bonnie Phipps President & CEO Bits&Bytes Celebrating Eleven Years of Red Dress SM Sunday Over the past decade, Saint Agnes has taken a stand to fight heart disease in women. As our Red Dress Sunday program kicks off its 11th year, we are excited to celebrate how much our mission has grown. Over 170 local churches dress in their finest reds every February to spread the message about heart health to their congregations. If you are interested in hosting a Red Dress Sunday celebration at your church, email [email protected] to get added to our mailing list and receive helpful eNewsletters. Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of women, so we still need your help in raising awareness about risk factors and prevention behaviors.

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“I got through the procedure without any muscle damage to my heart because of the quick response of both Catonsville EMS and the team at Saint Agnes Hospital. They saved my life, and the care I received was outstanding.”

- Nicole Pugliese

4 36Oº Winter 2015 Heart Attack at 40 Nicole Pugliese Shares Her Story of Survival

by Tracy M. Fitzgerald

ocal school nurse Nicole Pug- disease, and too often, people assume liese was driving when, out of that what they are feeling is a simple nowhere, she started to feel ache or pain, and they dismiss it. a slight burning sensation in “Someone who is experiencing her chest. Convincing herself chest pain may be more likely to realize that she was getting an upper what is happening,” Dr. Ince said. “But respiratory infection, Pugliese someone who is extremely fatigued or continued on. After all, she was only feeling short of breath might assume L40 years old. The pain gradually but it’s because they have been busy, they quickly increased, and along with it are out of shape, or maybe that they came nausea, dizziness, profuse sweat- are anemic. These non-classic signs ing and numbness in both arms, all can be real indicators of a heart condi- common symptoms of a heart attack. tion. This is why it’s so important to Pugliese was in trouble, and now she see your doctor on a regular basis for Within a few weeks of her stent pro- knew it. check-ups and screenings.” cedure, Pugliese started participating Catonsville Emergency Medical Ser- in Saint Agnes’ Cardiac Rehabilitation vice (EMS) responded to Pugliese’s 911 Program. Today, her schedule remains call and transported her to Saint Agnes very busy with a full-time job and two Hospital’s Chest Pain Emergency Room, daughters to care for, but she is choos- where it was quickly confirmed that she ing to make her health a top priority. Understanding what health condi- was in fact having a heart attack. Within She eats smarter, exercises regularly tions are prevalent on each side of five minutes of her arrival, Pugliese was and takes the right medications to keep the family tree can also be helpful in moved to the Cardiac Catheterization her cardiovascular health in check. assessing your risk for cardiovascular Lab, and a stent was placed. “I am trying to limit my stress, get disease or heart attack, but Dr. Ince “I got through the procedure with- enough rest and listen to my body,” stresses that people without a family out any muscle damage to my heart Pugliese said. “This event significantly history are not necessarily immune. because of the quick response of both changed my life, but because of it, I “People still have the mentality Catonsville EMS and the team at Saint am now on the right path.” that it won’t happen to them,” he said. Agnes Hospital,” Pugliese said. “They “Sometimes I see patients who have no saved my life, and the care I received ______family history of cardiovascular disease was outstanding.” and they are caught off guard when Dr. Carlos Ince, Chief of Cardiol- For more information about we detect a problem. I have to remind ogy at Saint Agnes Hospital, played the Cardiovascular Institute or them that someone in their family has a key role in Pugliese’s care on that our Cardiac Rehabilitation to be the first. It can happen, and it can fateful evening. He often explains to be at an earlier age than most people Program, visit us online at his patients that there are classic and think. Nicole is an example of that.” TeamSaintAgnes.com. non-classic symptoms of cardiovascular

Winter 2015 36Oº 5 AccuBoost Provides State-of-the-Art Treatment for Breast Cancer

by Susie Breaux McShea

renda Afzal knew it allows greatly improved precision “It is a good example of the the statistics. In her in treatment and less damage to personalized medicine approach career as a nurse and surrounding tissue such as the that makes Saint Agnes distinct an environmental heart and lungs." from many other cancer treatment health educator and Afzal explained that the process centers,” Dr. Hudes explained. advocate, she had spo- is “like a mammogram, but tighter After the AccuBoost treatments, ken to women count- and for a longer period of time.” Afzal also had a few weeks of tra- less times about the incidence She described staying in position ditional radiation therapy. But, she Bof breast cancer – 1 in 8 women. for 10 to 11 minutes as the radiation finished treatment in time to go “Still, I really wasn’t expecting it,” is carefully targeted to the affected on a long-planned family trip to St. Afzal said about her diagnosis of area. Treatment is twice daily. Maarten with her husband, two of breast cancer just before Thanks- Afzal appreciated that the her children and her grandchild. She giving of 2013. AccuBoost treatment continues for describes it as a “glorious vacation; Thanks to surgery and radiation fewer weeks than other therapies. the best of our lives!” therapy with the new AccuBoost While there is some discomfort, it In fact, Afzal describes the whole system at Saint Agnes Hospital, is not painful, she said. And the process as not only “life changing,” Afzal had swift and targeted treat- benefits are worth it. but also “life affirming.” ment and has a good outlook for On her first day, the staff at the ongoing recovery. Saint Agnes Cancer Institute gave ______The Saint Agnes Cancer Institute her a fluffy pink robe. “It was like is the only cancer center in Maryland wrapping myself in comfort,” she For more information about Breast to offer the AccuBoost procedure as said. That warmth was mirrored by Cancer treatment, visit our website a radiotherapy treatment option to the technicians who worked with at TeamSaintAgnes.com. treat breast cancer. Two weeks after her through the process. Afzal had a partial mastectomy and That’s what Afzal has come to reconstruction, she met with Dr. expect at the hospital. “I know the Richard Hudes, Chief of Radiation level of care at Saint Agnes. To me, Oncology at Saint Agnes. Dr. Hudes that’s so important,” she said. presented AccuBoost as an option, The new AccuBoost technology and Afzal put her trust in this state- is carefully administered by a team of-the-art system. of professionals. A medical physicist “AccuBoost is an elegant and is always in place to check all of the safe way to deliver the partial breast data and to ensure precision through- dose,” Hudes said. “For select patients out treatment.

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“AccuBoost is an elegant and safe way to deliver the partial 3 breast dose. For select patients it allows greatly improved precision in treatment and less damage

to surrounding tissue such as the heart and lungs." 3 l Brenda Afzal –Dr. Richard Hudes and her radiation oncologist, Dr. Richard Hudes.

Winter 2015 36Oº 7 Bariatric

Dream Team Mother and daughter team up to fulfill their weight loss dreams by Allison Eatough

ince she was a child, Tshiams, who then weighed weight-loss operation in the United Lauren Jagodzinski- 265 pounds, visited the center States. The procedure changes how Tshiams dreamed with some apprehension. the stomach and small intestine of being a runner. “I was a little scared,” she said. handle food. But one factor consis- “Was this going to work?” Then in December 2013, Dr. Singh tently kept her from Dr. Kuldeep Singh, one of three performed Tshiams’ procedure. achieving that dream: weight loss surgeons at the center, her weight. reassured Tshiams she was a perfect “I used to see people run all candidate for a sleeve gastrectomy, a Sthe time, and I used to say to procedure in which surgeons remove myself, ‘I wish I could do that,’” part of the stomach, restricting the Tshiams said. “Being overweight, amount of food that can be consumed. I never could.” Tshiams discussed the procedure Tshiams, 35, an Essex mother of with her mother, Pace Jagodzinski, two, longed for the days when weight prompting Jagodzinski to pursue no longer impacted her ability to her own surgery. Like Tshiams, the exercise – and her self-esteem. Yet 59-year-old Jagodzinski struggled despite several diet changes, she just with her weight for years. And couldn’t take off the excess pounds. despite regular exercise and diet To get help, Tshiams contacted changes, she too could not lose Saint Agnes Hospital’s Bariatric the excess weight. Center of Excellence. “We really teamed up for this,” Experts at the award-winning she said. center provide a range of weight Jagodzinski, a nurse, went 3 loss services, including surgery, first. In May 2013, Dr. Andrew l Lauren Jagodzinski-Tshiams medicine, education, nutrition and Averbach performed her gastric before her weight loss surgery. behavioral health. bypass surgery – the most common

8 36Oº Winter 2015 l 3 Lauren Jagodzinski- Tshiams and her mother Pace Jagodzinski enjoy their walks together as they continue on their road to successful and life-changing weight loss.

“Bariatric surgery is something

Since then, that’s totally changed This past Tshiams also recommends Saint Tshiams and November, Agnes Hospital’s Bariatric Center Jagodzinski my life for the better. Tshiams, of Excellence to anyone struggling have followed her 8-year- with weight the way they did. doctors' orders I’m happy now, old daugh- “It’s something that’s totally by changing ter and changed my life for the better,” their diets and and I feel great." Jagodzinski Tshiams said. “I’m happy now, exercising more. participated and I feel great.” - Lauren Jagodzinski-Tshiams They’ve also lost in a 5K together. Jagodzinski agrees. more than 230 pounds “I feel awesome,” “They absolutely, positively between them. Tshiams said. “I’ve turned our lives around,” she said. In October, for the first time ever, definitely never worn a single Jagodzinski rode her bicycle with her digit number in clothes. I went ______grandchildren at a nearby park. “Be- from a 24 to an eight…I like to look fore, I couldn’t keep up with them,” pretty now because I feel pretty.” Attend one of our bariatric seminars she said. “Now, sometimes they can’t Jagodzinski and Tshiams both for more information about bariatric keep up with me.” say they are thankful for the quality surgery at Saint Agnes Hospital. Call And Tshiams started running, and compassionate care they received 1-866-690-9355 to register. fulfilling her dream of more than from all the nurses, doctors and 25 years. support staff at Saint Agnes Hospital.

Winter 2015 36Oº 9 Saint Agnes Leads the Way in Robotic Knee Replacement by Catherine Shoup

10 36Oº Winter 2015 aint Agnes is one deformed or scarred by prior dure, they can expect to be up of the first hospitals surgery or injury, it can be very and moving the same day as in the region to difficult or impossible to achieve a the operation and back to their perform total knee comfortable fit for the replacement. normal lives – without the knee replacement surgery Saint Agnes has adopted the pain – within a few weeks of using robotic tech- OMNINAV™, a computerized the procedure. nology. Exciting technology that allows visualiza- new treatment opportunities are tion of the knee joint in 3-D before ______nowS offered for patients with the first bone cuts are made and deformed or unusual joints, as then utilizes alignment tracking For more information about Robotic well as unprecedented precision (iBlock® Cutting Guide) to keep Knee Replacement visit our website in shaping prosthetic implants. the surgeon’s bone cuts precise at TeamSaintAgnes.com. “This is a very new, exciting and accurate throughout the technology which expands what procedure. No preoperative CT we can do for our patients,” said or MRI is required. Chief of Orthopaedics, Dr. Sam Approximately 600,000 total Sydney, who has been performing knee replacements are done in the the surgeries since late August. US each year, and OMNINAV has “We can better customize our only been used for about 4,500 implants for each patient’s cases so far, making the anatomy, and we can technology one of the help those who were most advanced difficult to treat “This is very offered in the using traditional field of total methods.” new, exciting tech- joint replace- More than ment. “This 4.7 million nology which expands is cutting Americans edge, and now have what we can do for it builds on prosthetic the already knees, and our patients.” excellent the number is technology expected to grow - Dr. Sam Sydney of traditional exponentially in the methods,” Dr. next decade as we face a Sydney said. burgeoning senior population. He emphasizes that total Traditional knee replacements rely knee replacements (TKR) have be- on the surgeon’s skill in navigating come more accurate and minimally into the joint visually and shaping invasive over the years, so that the bone to fit the prosthetic joint. whether patients are recommended In complex cases, where the joint is for a traditional or a robotic proce-

Winter 2015 36Oº 11 A Specialized Approach to Breast Reconstruction by Tracy M. Fitzgerald

aint Agnes Hospital’s Cancer Institute is known for its multi- disciplinary approach to cancer treatment. Part of that approach includes close collabo- ration with the Plastic S& Reconstructive Surgery Institute in the treatment of breast cancer. The plastic surgeons at Saint Agnes are experts in breast reconstruction and the Institute’s newest surgeon, Dr. Maakan Taghizadeh, known by his patients as Dr. Tag, brings a specialized approach to reconstruction after a mastectomy. Specializing in general plastic sur- gery with focus on breast aesthetics and reconstruction, Dr. Tag provides women with a series of surgical alternatives “In the past, there were limited gists, nurses and other surgeons to using the perforator flaps of the breast. options in terms of how a surgeon develop individualized treatment This specialized approach to breast re- could go about reconstructing the plans for each patient. construction allows a surgeon to isolate breast,” Dr. Tag said. “When you use “I am glad to be a part of Saint the blood supply to the flap, ultimately the perforator flaps of the breast to Agnes Hospital because there is a true preserving underlying muscle. It also reconstruct, you have more options ‘team approach’ to patient care here creates an opportunity for tissue to be on how the surgery can be performed that you don’t necessarily find at all extracted from areas all over the body to produce optimal results based on hospitals. This is a good place to be and to optimize the reconstruction process. each patient’s goals.” a good place for patients in Baltimore to Dr. Tag is one of few physicians Dr. Tag and the team at the turn to for expert care,” Dr. Tag said. across Baltimore that is capable of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery performing these techniques for Institute are an integral part of a ______patients who require breast recon- patient’s breast cancer journey from struction surgery following cancer the very start of treatment. The For more information about the Plastic treatment or a traumatic incident. surgeons attend weekly multi- His unique skill set helps differentiate & Reconstructive Surgery Institute, visit disciplinary meetings and engage TeamSaintAgnes.com. Saint Agnes Hospital’s breast surgical with the rest of the breast cancer services from other area hospitals. team, including oncologists, patholo-

12 36Oº Winter 2015 Introducing your Te en to the Gynecologist

by Allison Eatough

teenage girl’s “It’s not just a GYN exam,” she teens see, everything they share is first gynecolo- said. “It’s so much bigger than that.” kept confidential, Dr. Apgar said. gist visit can be Unless a teen is having a health “Anything they divulge is sacred,” nerve-wracking problem, pelvic exams and pap she said. “They leave so relieved.” for both the teen smears are not performed during During the first visit, Dr. Apgar and her parents. the initial visit. The same applies to said teens can expect to discuss But according breast exams, although Dr. Apgar the following: to gynecologist Dr. Leslie Apgar, often shows teens how to properly it’sA nothing to stress about. perform a self- • Personal and family medical “The first visit is mostly just exam early on. history to talk,” she said. “It’s initiating “I tell them, • Menstruation, including a safe place, initiating trust and ‘Your job is just regular periods and problems laying a foundation for a lifetime to point some- like severe cramps of women’s healthcare.” thing out that’s • Mood swings and PMS In general, Dr. Apgar recom- not typical for • Sexual activity mends teens see a gynecologist you,’” she said. 3 • Problems with vaginal or anytime they are having issues Gynecolo- l Leslie Apgar, M.D. bladder infections such as painful periods, heavy gists can also • Questions about physical bleeding, mood swings, or acne. administer the human papilloma and sexual development During the initial visit, most virus (HPV) vaccine, which protects gynecologists will meet with the against HPV infection. Certain ______teen and her family member first types of HPV cause cervical cancer. and then one-on-one with the Dr. Apgar suggests all teens teen, Dr. Apgar said. see a gynecologist before heading For more information about The conversation includes to college and then continue with teen gynecologic services, or everything from how the teen is check-ups every year. to find a Saint Agnes Hospital performing academically in school At her practice, teens can make provider, please visit our website to the sports she plays and if she appointments with doctors, nurses at TeamSaintAgnes.com. has a boyfriend, Dr. Apgar said. and midwives. Regardless of who

Winter 2015 36Oº 13 Calendar of Events NOTE: For all dates, times, locations and registration please call 1-866-690-9355 unless otherwise noted.

CPR AND FIRST AID HEALTH SCREENINGS Catonsville Presbyterian Church Library, 1400 Frederick Rd., TRAINING Free Blood Pressure Screening Catonsville, MD 21228 Adult, Infant and Child CPR with AED Located at the hospital outside of the 1st floor Contact numbers: the LLS local chapter (Automated External Defibrillator) pharmacy from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the first 410-891-1861 or Jennie Boyer, BSN, RN, Fee associated. and third Tuesday of each month. Oncology Nurse Navigator 410-368-2856. Heartsaver First Aid Class Free Community Health Screening Receive 2 year certification upon completion. These free blood pressure screenings are Look Good…Feel Better Fee associated. held from 10:00-2:00 p.m. on the third Look Good…Feel Better is a free program Wednesday of each month at Security that teaches women how to cope with the Family & Friends CPR Square Mall Food Court. appearance-related side effects of cancer This 2½ hour course teaches parents and treatment such as skin changes and hair loss. family members skills in one-rescuer CPR SUPPORT SERVICES Registration is required. For more informa- for infants, children and adults, which tion on dates and times or to register, please Bariatric Support Group includes identification and management contact Kevin LaMartina at 410-368-2115. of choking and prevention of the most Meets the first and third Monday every common accidents. No card will be issued. month in the hospital’s Alagia Auditorium Fees associated. from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Meetings are for patients who have had weight loss surgery, Infant and Child CPR for Teens their family members, or other support For Babysitters ages 11 and older people. to learn to take care of children safely. Registration is required. Fee associated. Breastfeeding Support Saint Agnes provides a warm line for Super Babysitter Class breastfeeding questions, as well as Designed for 11 and 12 year olds interested drop-in Mondays from 1:00-3:00 in working as mother’s helpers as well as p.m. For the warm line or informa- Bariatric Seminars youth 13 and older who will babysit on their tion on drop-in Mondays, call own. Registration is required. Fee associated. 410-368-2624. Considering weight loss surgery? HEALTH MANAGEMENT Cardiac Support Group Our seminars are led by one of Meets the second and fourth our experienced bariatric surgeons. Anticoagulation Service Tuesday of each month at Designed to regulate Warfarin through 12:00 p.m. in the Preventa- For dates and registration, brief visits that do not require phone calls tive Cardiology Conference please call 1-866-690-9355 for test results. For more information call Room. For more information 410-368-3380. call 410-368-2246. or sign up online at EDUCATIONAL CLASSES L.U.N.G.S TeamSaintAgnes.com Adult Diabetes Education Education and support for those with chronic lung disease. Meets Diabetes management for the patient and one 12:30-2:00 p.m. the third Thursday of support person. To schedule an appointment, each month. call 410-368-8448. Call 410-368-2044 for more information. Childbirth Education Stroke Support and Wellness Group Various topics offered. Classes presented as Meets the 4th Thursday of each month a two or four week series, half day classes, 2:30-3:45 p.m. at the hospital. For more a one day intensive course, a weekend information call 410-368-3246. package, a childbirth refresher or a cesarean birth class. A Childbirth While on Bed Rest kit Cancer Education and Support: is also available. Each class offers a tour of Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and MDS Support Group the Birthing Center. Separate Tours are also available in Spanish and English. For dates, Join us for a free support group for patients times, cost, and registration, please call and families touched by blood cancer. Every 1-866-690-9355. third Monday of the month.

14 36Oº Winter 2015 SAVE THE DATE! : Saint Agnes Spring Gala

Please join Saint Agnes Hospital for a very special evening as we salute our Caritas award winner and celebrate the success of our “Beacon of Hope” capital campaign. Saturday, April 11, 2015 Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 6:00 p.m. Ways to Give Black Tie Donations and honor/ Contact the Foundation office at 410-368-2734 for memorial gifts can be made sponsorship opportunities and ticket information . online at give.stagnes.org or by calling the Saint Agnes Foundation at 410-368-3155. Donors Support Pioneering Geriatric ED Initiative Checks also can be made payable to the Saint Agnes 3l Alvin Powers co-owner of Foundation at 900 S. FutureCare, Leonard J. Attman Caton Avenue, MS 123, chairman of the board for Baltimore, MD 21229. FutureCare, Gary L. Attman, president and CEO of FutureCare Health and Management Corporation, along with Bonnie Phipps, president & CEO of Saint Nancy Lopez to return Agnes Healthcare. Photo credit for 2015 Golf Classic to Maryland Photo Video. The Saint Agnes Founda- Thanks to a generous gift from three families, Saint Agnes will become only the tion is proud second hospital in Maryland to customize a section of our Emergency Department to announce (ED) to answer the needs of the older population. These donors believed in making the return of an impact and developing a safer and more nurturing urgent care experience for special guest our geriatric patients. LPGA legend Nancy Lopez “This is going to be a service which is unique in this area, and it will be vital for to our Golf Classic. Join us seniors who are in need of quality emergency care,” said Gary L. Attman, President as we celebrate the mission of and CEO of FutureCare Health and Management Corporation. The Phyllis L. & Saint Agnes Hospital and have Leonard J. Attman Foundation, Inc., Gary L. and Patricia Attman, and The Powers the opportunity to improve Family Foundation donated $150,000 for the initiative. your swing with the Queen The new geriatric service will be a collaborative project between the Erickson of the LPGA. Looking for the perfect School at UMBC, Saint Agnes Hospital and partners including FutureCare to present for your favorite enhance a section of the ED’s physical environment to accommodate older adults. golfer? Need to improve your There will be special emphasis on lighting level, noise reduction, elimination golf game? of glare, non-slip floors and larger rooms to accommodate family members. Consider securing your Another aspect of the initiative is training for Saint Agnes associates and spot in a foursome with Nancy Lopez at the Golf Classic. Golf- physicians, so that our care delivery and communication answers the specific ers will have the opportunity to needs of an elderly population. play 9 holes alongside Nancy. “Many hospitals have established pediatric emergency services, but Limited spots available seniors in this area have never had a place to go where care is delivered contact the Saint Agnes Foun- with consideration for their age and needs,” Leonard Attman said. dation (410-386-2734) for “Saint Agnes will quickly become a model for other hospitals and care more information. facilities once this service is in place. We have no doubt that Saint Agnes will create something truly special.” Winter 2015 36Oº 15 Presorted Bound Printed Matter U.S. Postage PAID Mechanicsburg, PA Permit No. 63

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