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Shauck Auditorium: Innovative Meeting and Education Space

Also in this issue: Coordinated Breast Care Simmons Named Hospital President and much more! CEO’s Letter | John M. Sernulka Dear Friends, You may have heard the news through local media outlets that I will be retiring in a few years. I’d like to share with you that the hospital’s board of directors unanimously voted to name Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, as presi- dent of Carroll Hospital Center. Leslie’s expanded role is effective July 1. It’s an exciting yet challenging time in health care, and I know Leslie will be a strong leader who will ensure Carroll Hospital Center continues its commitment to be your hospital of choice. Her enthusiasm for providing outstanding customer service and quality care is apparent, as is her dedication to making Carroll Hospital Center the best place ...our mission to offer the to work and practice medicine. highest quality health care Once you get to know Leslie, one thing is clear: “good” is never good enough. Her experience for people in all stages high standards have helped shape the patient-centered care that our hospital of life will never change. is honored to provide, and our mission to offer the highest quality health care experience for people in all stages of life will never change. However, many other changes are taking place at Carroll Hospital Center. I’m sure you noticed that our publication has a new name: A Healthy Dose. This A Healthy Dose is published by the Marketing “Department at Carroll Hospital Center: change is to align with our new blog of the same name that we launched in June. Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors In this issue, you’ll also meet Carroll. This friendly blue guide will be popping up Ethan A. Seidel, Chairman in our blog and on some of our materials, keeping you on a path to good health Helen W. Whitehead, Vice Chair and answering your questions. You can meet and learn more about Carroll on Miriam F. Beck, Secretary page 7. Charles O. Fisher, Jr. Martin K.P. Hill It has been a pleasure to serve this organization for the last 25 years, and as I Syed S. Hosain, M.D. transition toward retirement, I know the organization is in capable hands. Kimberly A. Johnston, M.D. John M. Sernulka Sincerely, John A. Steers, M.D. Gerald Lee Sturgill W. Dennis Thomas Larry Van Sant, Sr. John M. Sernulka, FACHE Harold W. Walsh CEO Thomas D. Welliver Carroll Hospital Center Jeffrey A. Wothers

Carroll Hospital Center John M. Sernulka, CEO Leslie Simmons, President The goal of A Healthy Dose is to educate our readers about subjects and events relevant Marketing to their health and wellness and the programs and services Carroll Hospital Center provides. It is not meant as medical advice or as a substitute for a private consulta- Ellen Finnerty Myers, CFRE, Chief Development tion with your physician. Please contact your physician regarding any specific medical Officer and VP of External Affairs concerns or treatments. Selena Brewer, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Let us know! We want to hear from you. If you have ideas, comments or suggestions, send them to: Jaime Ridgley, Marketing Specialist Simone Lindsay, Communications Specialist Carroll Hospital Center | Marketing, 200 Memorial Avenue | Westminster, MD 21157 or e-mail: [email protected] Production Tracey Brown, Photography We look forward to your comments! Howard Korn, Photography 410-848-3000 | TTY: 410-871-7186 | CarrollHospitalCenter.org Devaney & Associates, Inc., Design and Production Contents | Summer 2013

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8 13 Features In Brief 2 Coordinated Breast Care Simmons Named Hospital President 5 The new Center for Breast Health provides treatment, CCU Hours Extended 6 support and answers all in one place for breast cancer patients. Construction Update 7 Bridge Builders 9 8 Walking Tall Treating chronic back pain gives patients a new Keeping Your Bones Strong 12 outlook on life. Breathing Easier after Pulmonary Rehabilitation 14 10 Modern Technology Funded Through Generosity 2013 Physician of the Year 17 A new auditorium soon will grace the Carroll Calendar & Support Groups 18 Hospital Center campus, thanks to hospital supporter Edwin Shauck. On the cover: Hospital supporter Edwin Shauck 13 Seeing the Big Picture on the grounds of Antrim 1844 in Taneytown. Carroll Hospital Center’s renovated urology suite Hospital News is now A Healthy Dose! Although features high definition technology, expanded space the name has changed, you can still depend on and more. Carroll Hospital Center’s news magazine to provide you with up-to-date-information about health and wellness.

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The New

Center for Breast Health Center provides treatment, support and answers in one place When you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, dealing with the logistics of what You get all this “ comes next—tests, specialists, treatment options—can be overwhelming. That’s why we created the Center for Breast Health, a collaboration between the expertise in one place. hospital and Advanced Radiology that centralizes resources and fully integrates the care of each patient. It’s a great opportunity

“You get all this expertise in one place,” explains Bertan Ozgun, M.D., a board- to coordinate all the certified radiologist at Advanced Radiology. “It’s a great opportunity to coordinate care together and all the care together and get the full perspective from every member of the team.” get the full perspective And there’s someone to help guide you every step of the way. Marcia McMullin, from every member R.N., B.S.N., M.A., a dedicated breast health navigator, helps guide patients through “ the entire process. But McMullin says her most important job at the beginning, of the team. though, is simply listening. “I can give them the extra time they need to express their concerns, fears and questions,” she says. “That can mean the world for some- one when they first find out they have cancer.”

2 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 Center for Breast Health The surgeons affiliated with the The center is patient-focused in every sense of the word. Located on the second Center for Breast Health as of floor of the Charles O. Fisher Medical Building, everything connected with breast press time include: health is in one place, featuring a distinguished medical team, leading technolo- Gabriel Del Corral, M.D., plastic surgery gies, educational resources and a deeply caring approach. Dona Hobart, M.D., general surgery Stephan Hochuli, M.D., general surgery One of the newest additions to the center is its medical director, Dona Hobart, Sarah Lentz, M.D., general surgery M.D., a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery and a Westminster Stuart Shindel, M.D., general surgery native. Dr. Hobart believes that the hospital is the perfect fit for her because the John A. Steers, M.D., general surgery organization’s philosophy of what constitutes the highest level of breast care matches her own. For the most up-to-date list of affiliated surgeons, please call our physician referral “Everyone here believes that the patient is the center of everything,” says Dr. Hobart. line at 410-871-7000. She also loves the weekly collaboration of all the specialists on every breast cancer case (see page 4). Dr. Hobart is particularly excited to be working with another new addition to the hospital’s medical staff, Gabriel Del Corral, M.D., a plastic surgeon, fellowship trained in microsurgery, who focuses on breast reconstruction.

Dr. Del Corral understands that after getting a tumor removed, the last thing a woman may want is something foreign in her body. “We can take her own tissue from other parts of her body, like her abdomen or thighs, and use that for her breasts,” he explains. “When a woman hears she has to lose a breast, it may seem like the worst news possible,” says Dr. Del Corral, “but when we explain how we can coordinate the reconstructive surgery right after the removal, and she will look essentially the same as she does now, there is a sense of relief.”

Looking for the best in breast care? Answers to your questions? Another level of support? Now you i can find it all in one place. Visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org or call 410-871-7080 for more information.

Schedule your mammogram today! Call Advanced Radiology Above: The Center for Breast Health waiting room and at 888-972-9700 for an appointment. consultation room.

Pictured on opposite page, left to right: Bertan Ozgun, M.D.; Gabriel Del Corral, M.D.; Dona Hobart, M.D.; and Marcia McMullin, R.N., B.S.N., M.A. CarrollHospitalCenter.org 3 Collaboration at its best At the weekly multi-disciplinary breast conference, cancer experts weigh in on patient cases

At a follow up visit after having a lump removed from her breast, Fran Thomas of Hampstead learned that her breast

was free from cancer, but a tiny trace of the disease was found in one of her lymph nodes.

Thomas’ surgeon, John Steers, M.D., told her about the group of phy- sicians and specialists involved with the treatment of breast cancer “ who meet each week to discuss patients’ cases. He asked Thomas if she would like her case to be presented, and Thomas agreed.

“That made me feel good,” says Thomas, a grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of three. “My case would be talked about amongst the doctors and they would decide the best treatment for me.”

Good care is about good communication. It is vital.

And Thomas appreciated that by the time she had her appointment with board-certified oncologist and hematologist Johanna DiMento, M.D., her situation had been presented to the group and Dr. DiMento was very familiar with her case.

Dr. DiMento leads the weekly discussion of patient cases. “Good care “is about good communication,” she says. “It is vital.” Meetings like the multi-disciplinary breast conference can preemp- tively catch potential problems and help develop a plan of treatment much more efficiently. Dr. DiMento stresses the importance of prospec- tive care. “Discussing all the procedures before they happen is key. This collaboration greatly benefits our patients and all of us involved in their care,” she says.

Bertan Ozgun, M.D., a radiologist at Advanced Radiology, concurs. “We can get into some lively discussions,” he says of the weekly meet- ings, “but we all want the same thing: what’s best for the patient.”

Oncologist and hematologist Johanna DiMento, M.D., Carroll Regional Cancer Center, 410-871-6400

4 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, named president of Carroll Hospital Center

The Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors unanimously voted on June 4 to name Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, president of Carroll Hospital Center effective July 1.

This is the next step in the succession process developed by the board of directors to transition administrative leadership in anticipation of the 2015 retirement of current President & CEO John M. Sernulka.

“The board is delighted that we have such a talented leader in Leslie, who has grown in the organization over the last 14 years,” says Ethan “ Seidel, Ph.D., chairman of the board of directors. “She will continue the hospital’s tradition of strong leadership and a family-like culture that is focused on providing high quality, compassionate care.”

I am deeply honored to be named to this position, and I look forward to continuing our organization’s mission of providing quality health care to our community.

As a leader in the organization for more than a decade, Simmons has been instrumental in driving Carroll Hospital Center’s outstanding “achievements in quality with a focus on accountability and transparency. John M. Sernulka, FACHE, and Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE Simmons’ strong clinical background, from her more than 24 years of experience in numerous aspects of the health care industry, has been an asset in creating a culture of patient-centered care and uncompromising commitment to high performance at the hospital through the development of clinical service lines and increased participation in statewide collaboratives and best-practice initiatives.

“I am deeply honored to be named to this position, and I look forward to continuing our organization’s mission of providing quality health care to our community,” says Simmons.

Until his retirement, Sernulka will continue to lead the hospital as CEO, with a focus on future strategies and a commitment to the hospital’s vision of being the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care. During his 25 years at the hospital, the organization has experienced significant growth in facilities, programs and services, market share and community support.

CarrollHospitalCenter.org 5 Visiting hours extended in Critical Care Unit

To better serve Critical Care Unit (CCU) patients and their families, the hospital has adopted an open visitation policy that allows adult visitors on the unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“It was a godsend,” says recent CCU patient Pat Huffman of the unrestricted visiting hours. “If my family couldn’t have been with me, I would have been lost.” Benefits of Carroll Hospital Center is on the forefront of extending visitation hours in the CCU. Although ample evidence demonstrates that open visitation improves patient and Open Visitation family satisfaction and the overall health of critical care patients, the majority of hospital CCUs still have limited hours. 1. Family has a better understanding of the patient’s condition “This change in policy dovetails with the hospital’s emphasis on being patient focused and family friendly,” explains Mark Maslow, executive director of cardiovascular 2.  Less anxiety for the patient services. and family

According to Leanne Bonds, R.N., the CCU’s clinical manager, the hospital’s Critical 3. Family and patient are more in Care Nurse Best Practice committee educated hospital staff about how open visitation control and do not feel so helpless would help achieve what they all want: better care and outcomes for their patients. 4. Patient gets better rest in The results have been immediate, says Bonds. Patients are happier and family mem- between visits bers love it. Huffman says having access to her family during her entire stay made a difference in her recovery. “It cut down on the emotional stress of being at the 5. Patient recovers faster and is hospital,” she says. “It made it so much easier on me and my family, and I was able able to go home sooner to focus on healing.”

To find out more information about the CCU, visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/CCU

6 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 CarrollHospitalCenter.org 7 Construction Update Hospital launches Progress continues with the building new blog of the new William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center and the Tevis Center You may have noticed that we have changed the name of this publication from for Wellness on the hospital campus. Hospital News to A Healthy Dose. We’ve made the change to align with the launching The interior demolition of the former of our new hospital blog of the same name. A Healthy Dose is your resource for health ambulatory surgery center in the and wellness information. Learn about healthy living, learning opportunities and Dixon building is complete, and events, and hospital services while also getting an inside look at our organization. crews have begun installing under- slab plumbing and building the new Have a general health-related question for us? interior walls. E-mail it to us at [email protected] with “Ask Carroll” in the subject line. We may answer your question in a future post! Sitework also has begun for the new Please visit (and bookmark) CarrollHospitalCenter.org/blog and check back often. concourse and the Kahlert Regional As always, we look forward to your feedback! Cancer Center linear accelerator vaults. Construction is on target for completion by fall 2014. Visiting hours extended in Critical Care Unit

Meet your blue friend Carroll, a go-to resource for all that Carroll Hospital Center has to offer. Carroll could be a friendly nurse, an administrator or a diligent doctor. Our friendly guide will take many forms, so keep your eyes open for Carroll on the blog and in other places!

To find out more information about the CCU, visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/CCU

CarrollHospitalCenter.org 7 WalkingTA L L Spinal surgery relieves chronic pain

Bowling used to be one of Jerry Boeckmann’s passions, along with hiking and enjoying out- door activities with his two grown children and six grandchildren. Two years ago, however, chronic pain in his lower back and legs put an end to these pursuits for the energetic 75-year-old.

“It was like a toothache—always there, and it wouldn’t go away,” says Boeckmann. “I had to give up bowling, and I used to go to the senior center and use their exercise equipment and couldn’t do that anymore. It hurt to walk as well.”

Boeckmann sought advice from his primary care physician, who referred him to orthopaedic spinal surgeon Myles D. Brager, M.D. Boeckmann had already tried more conservative treatments, such as cortisone shots, but they afforded only temporary relief from his unrelenting discomfort.

Looking at his new patient’s X-rays, Dr. Brager rec- ommended spinal surgery for a more permanent solution to two degenerative conditions he found. “Mr. Boeckmann was suffering from the narrowing of the spinal canal and spinal instability,” Dr. Brager explains.

In September 2012, Dr. Brager performed a complex spinal surgery on Boeckmann, removing the bone spurs, relieving pinched nerves and fusing four vertebra in his lower back to stabilize his spine.

Boeckmann spent just three days at Carroll Hospital Center after the procedure, and was impressed by the experience. “Everyone, from the receptionist to the nurses to the people who drew blood, was fantastic,” he says. “I was very grateful for their kindness and care.”

Carroll Hospital Center patient Jerry Boeckmann 8 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 After my surgery, “ I had no more pain in my legs. Spinal surgery relieves chronic pain It was wonderful—I felt like I was walking on a cloud.

–Jerry Boeckmann, “ Carroll Hospital Center patient

By the end of his first week out of the hospital, he could feel the difference the surgery had made. “Very soon the pain in my legs went down to almost nothing, and it was Building a Lasting Legacy so wonderful,” Boeckmann recalls. for future generations However, his orthopaedic experiences were not quite over. Boeckmann also had deterioration of the hip joint, so Dr. Brager referred him to orthopaedic surgeon, David The quality care that Brad and Jean Lawrence experienced Silber, M.D., and Boeckmann received a total hip replace- from the nurses, doctors and staff at Carroll Hospital ment in May. Center inspired the couple to include the hospital in their estate plans. Although he is still recuperating from his hip surgery, Boeckmann has already noticed that walking feels more “We are impressed at how the hospital is expanding to provide comfortable, and his pain is gone. He is looking forward highly specialized care in so many critical areas and we want to getting back to hiking this summer—and is planning to support that effort,” say the Lawrences. “As Bridge Builders, to sign up for his bowling league in the fall. we can leave a legacy to help Carroll Hospital Center and Carroll Hospice continue to expand and grow to serve our community While many people are apprehensive about having spinal into the future.” surgery, Boeckmann was ready to get back to his active life. “The track record of Dr. Brager speaks for itself, and I You can become a Bridge Builder by making a provision in your just knew that I didn’t want to live with pain anymore,” he will, establishing a charitable gift annuity or trust, or designating says. “I wanted to feel better. And I do.” Carroll Hospital Center or Carroll Hospice as a beneficiary of your estate, retirement plan, insurance policy, CD or bank account. Join Brad and Jean as Bridge Builders and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

For more information, contact the Carroll Hospital Center Foundation at 410-871-6200 or visit CarrollHospitalFnd.org.

Carroll Hospital Center patient Jerry Boeckmann Myles Brager, M.D., orthopaedic spinal surgeon, 410-876-8081 CarrollHospitalCenter.org 9 Modern Technolog y Funded Through Generosity

Edwin Shauck is a familiar face to many in the commu- Current and future generations who have never met Mr. Shauck nity. Some have been serenaded by his beautiful piano will benefit from his generosity, for when the hospital’s Tevis solos at Antrim 1844, while others remember him as the Center for Wellness opens in fall 2014, it will house the Shauck former executive vice president of Carroll County Bank. Auditorium.

Carroll Hospital Center has had the pleasure of knowing Designed to hold more than 200 people, the auditorium will Mr. Shauck as a staunch supporter of the organization through be the perfect venue to host large community events, yet it can his service as the past leader of several boards and committees easily be converted into smaller meeting spaces for hospital staff and the former chairman of the board of directors (1980-1982). and community classes. With its state-of-the-art technology,

10 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 Mr. Shauck is grateful that “ his position and good fortune have allowed him to give back to the community through his contribution to the Campaign to “ Cure & Comfort, Always.

the auditorium will feature high-definition video conferenc- In addition to his family, music has always ing, the latest in projection technology and other advanced played an important role in Mr. Shauck’s communication tools. life. As a teen, he played with local dance Modern Technolog y bands and had even considered becoming Mr. Shauck is grateful that his position and good fortune a professional musician. have allowed him to give back to the community through his Edwin Shauck and his Funded Through Generosity contribution to the Campaign to Cure & Comfort, Always. He If you ever have the chance to hear Mr. wife, Mary Jane does so in memory of his wife, Mary Jane, to whom he was Shauck play Gershwin or his other favorites married for 61 years until she passed away in 2010. while dining at Antrim 1844, you will be in good company. He remembers the time he met Newt and Calista Gingrich there. The couple met on a blind date while she was attending West- Mrs. Gingrich told him he was a great player and asked “what ern Maryland College (now McDaniel College). After they is your background?” Mr. Shauck replied, “Oh, I’m just an old married, the Shaucks built their life in Westminster, raising country banker.” their daughter just down the road from the hospital. Today, Mr. Shauck enjoys being in close contact and proximity to his An old country banker bringing people together through family, which includes his loving daughter, granddaughter wonderful music and, soon, through a new, innovative meeting and great-granddaughter. and education space.

CarrollHospitalCenter.org 11 Keeping Your Bones Strong

In a question-and-answer session with A Healthy Dose, Kiarash Zarbalian, M.D., of Carroll Health Group Endocrinology, discusses osteoporosis and the importance of vitamin D and calcium in your diet.

What is osteoporosis and who is most at risk? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that literally means “porous bone.” The bones become thinner and the holes in them, which are normally small, become much larger. As a result, bones are much more susceptible to breaks from simple bumps or heavy lifting, let alone having a major fall.

According to the surgeon general, one out of every two white women and one out of every four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Risk factors include advanced age, being female, smoking, excess alcohol consumption, chronic oral steroid use, and having a first- degree relative who has had a fracture resulting from very little trauma. Several common diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes, also can increase a person’s risk. Why are vitamin D and calcium important for our health? Calcium and vitamin D are essential for normal bone maintenance. Adequate amounts of both are beneficial in preserving bone and appear to reduce fracture risk, according to most studies. For osteoporosis prevention, most doctors recommend taking 1200 mg of total calcium daily (including diet and supplements) along with 800 units of vitamin D in postmenopausal women. In premenopausal women and men, we recommend 1000 mg of calcium and 400 to 600 units of vitamin D. If you have a vitamin D deficiency, your doctor may prescribe much higher doses. What are the best ways of getting vitamin D and calcium? In addition to taking supplements, a well-rounded diet is essen- tial for getting adequate vitamin D and calcium. Fortified milk and other dairy products are the largest dietary source of vitamin D and calcium. Fish also provides a good source of vitamin D. Significant calcium is found in a diet that includes green vegetables, fortified cereal, nuts and soy products. Sun exposure also increases vitamin D levels, as the body uses UV light to form vitamin D.

Visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/calcium for calcium-rich recipes and resources.

12 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 The Big Picture Keith O’Reilly, M.D., and Erin German, R.N. on the New Urology Suite

Updated suite features new, state-of-the-art technology Remember the first time you saw the picture on a high The equipment is not the only improvement to the suite. The definition flat screen TV and you couldn’t believe the area has doubled in size, making maneuverability even easier difference? That is a hint of what the new imaging is like in for staff and patients. the hospital’s completely renovated urology suite. The images German points out that the region has a higher than average from the new workstation are so clear that even the tiniest kid- incidence of kidney stones, which O’Reilly believes is mostly ney stone can be easily spotted. related to diet. But whatever the cause, thanks to the hospital’s And not only that, these crystal clear images are much larger. updated suite, there is no better place to get treated for kidney According to urologist Keith O’Reilly, M.D., now he can see stones, prostate problems and other urological issues. both kidneys and the entire urinary tract all at once. “Before, I had to take multiple shots, reposition the patient and piece the images together,” he says. “This literally is getting the ‘big picture.’” Need a urologist? We can help you get a clear picture on what to do next. Very few hospitals in the region have this workstation, and Call our physician referral line at 410-871-7000 to find a only Carroll Hospital Center has the newest version of it with urologist or visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/physicians the latest technology. “Other hospitals check out our system because it’s so state of the art,” says Erin German, R.N., urology and gynecology services coordinator.

CarrollHospitalCenter.org 13 Breathing Easier after Pulmonary Rehabilitation

One year ago, Kathy Petrie was recovering from lung surgery and struggling to cope with a recent diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She was attempting to regain her own strength with exer- cise at home—but was losing the battle to keep her strength and stamina up, along with her spirits.

I didn’t have energy to do anything,” says Petrie, a retired schoolteacher. “My body was shutting down, and my doc- tor said that I might need oxygen eventually. That was very scary.”

Petrie learned that her granddaughter, actress Beth Behrs of the sitcom Two Broke Girls, was traveling to New York

City to appear on The View and wanted her to come along. Petrie knew she couldn’t make the trip in her condition. The time had come to take action. I never before had the kind “ of care I found at pulmonary rehab. They gave me my life back—there is really no other way to put it. “ —Kathy Petrie, Carroll Hospital Center patient

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...we can maintain, and often Breathing Easier improve, the quality of life for those who come to us for help. after Pulmonary Rehabilitation –Michele Burton, clinical coordinator of pulmonary rehabilitation “ (pictured right) Her physician recommended pulmonary rehabilitation at Carroll Hospital Center. Her next six months of rehabilitation therapy, according to Petrie, “got me back to my old self again.”

The hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation program is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ensuring the connecting highest level of multi-disciplinary, individualized care. “All of our programs are customized to meet the needs of each patient who comes to us for help,” Patients with resources explains Michele Burton, clinical coordinator of pulmonary rehabilitation.

After an initial one-on-one evaluation that explores the patient’s history, The new Care Connect service at Carroll exercise tolerance and pulmonary capabilities, patients receive a customized Hospital Center helps patients regain control rehabilitation plan created by Burton, a trained respiratory therapist. Most of their chronic conditions—and ultimately programs range from 8 to 12 weeks and involve three 1-hour sessions weekly. over their health and sense of well-being.

The rehabilitation begins slowly with limited exercise, and heart and oxygen Care Connect is a comprehensive, guided levels are monitored every step of the way. Over time, the length and diffi- approach to care that supports patients who culty of the exercises are gradually increased, allowing most to regain some of have—or are at risk of developing—diabetes, healthconnect the stamina, lung capacity and abilities they may have feared were lost forever. heart disease, lung disease and vascular disease. Patients are connected to a health navigator, a “We can’t cure many of the chronic conditions they face,” says Burton. “But we licensed nurse or social worker, who will help can maintain, and often improve, the quality of life for those who come to us patients find the resources, services and sup- for help.” port they need to gain control of their health.

Burton remembers Petrie and her extremely weakened condition when she Depending on the disease or condition, Care arrived for therapy. She also remembers Petrie’s motivation and dedication Connect will assist patients with recommen- to complete the program so that she could travel to New York with her grand- dations for appropriate physicians, screenings, daughter. support groups, rehabilitation services, financial resources, specialty services such as pulmonary In nearly 25 sessions under Burton’s guidance, Petrie used the treadmill, or cardiovascular rehabilitation, and more. stationary bicycle, free weights and completed other exercises. She learned nutrition tips to keep herself healthy and gradually regained not only her With Care Connect, patients no longer need to energy but also her positive outlook on life. navigate the many avenues of treatment and rehabilitation alone. When Petrie’s granddaughter appeared on The View, Petrie was in the audi- ence with a microphone on, talking about her with the show’s hosts. For more information about the comprehensive, connected care and support offered by Care After that trip, Burton received a special note from the celebrity, which she Connect, or to request a consultation with a says truly warmed her heart. It read: “Thank you for making my Gram healthy.” health navigator, call 410-871-7000 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

CarrollHospitalCenter.org 15 The Campaign to Cure & Comfort, Always is Carroll Hospital Center Foundation’s largest fundraising effort to date. Through this campaign, we will expand our services and facilities, advance our technologies, and bring essential health and wellness programs to our community.

The campaign focuses on five key areas: construction of the new William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center; construction of the new Tevis Center for Wellness; investing in emerging technologies; strengthening cardiovascular and stroke care services; and creating the Carroll Hospice endowment fund.

More than $19.4 million has been donated to the $22-million campaign. To date, the following donors have made generous commitments of $25,000 or more: Advanced Radiology Mr. & Mrs. John F. Feezer, Jr. R. D. Bowman & Sons: Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Ferguson Mr. Dirk & Mrs. Julie Bowman Councilwoman Suzanne Albert Mrs. Bridget H. & Mr. Charles O. Fisher, Jr. Mr. Dale & Mrs. Jeanne Bowman Mr. Glenn S. Bair Fletcher Funeral Home, PA: Dr. & Mrs. Natvarlal K. Rajpara Harvey & Ruth Bair Mr. Dale & Mrs. Teresa Fletcher Rotary Club of Westminster Dr. Christos Ballas Mr. & Mrs. Robin L. Ford S. H. Tevis & Son, Inc.: Mr. Robert M. & Mrs. Ruth B. Bare Mr. P. Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tevis Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Bonnie Barnes & Mrs. Christine A. Gerstmyer Dr. & Mrs. David J. Salinger Baugher Enterprises, Inc. Drs. Jason & Camille Hammond Dr. Robert & Mrs. Carolyn Scott BB&T Mr. & Mrs. Todd Herring Dr. Ethan A. & Mrs. Deborah D. Seidel Dr. J. Mark & Mrs. Anne Blue Mr. & Mrs. Martin K. P. Hill Mr. John M. & Mrs. Marion H. Sernulka Carroll County Anesthesia Assoc.: Mr. R. Neal & Mrs. Nancy Hoffman Mr. Edwin W. Shauck Andrew Green, M.D. Dr. Syed S. Hosain Mr. Greg & Mrs. Leslie Simmons Jeffrey Tabak, M.D. Industrial Development Authority Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Soliman Scott Cole, M.D. of Carroll County Dr. & Mrs. John A. Steers John Brock, M.D. The Johansson Family Sturgill & Associates: Diana Eclavea, M.D. Kahlert Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Sturgill David Kottra, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Dineshkumar Kalaria Mr. & Mrs. James Sturgill Kiran Kuna, M.D. Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Cristina Kelbly Terry’s Tag & Title: Angelo Caprarella, M.D. Mr. James G. Kohler Ms. Terry Smack Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary Dr. & Mrs. Flavio W. Kruter The Powers Family Foundation Dr. Joan Develin Coley & Mr. M. Lee Rice Dr. & Mrs. Alfred W. Lee-Young Mr. & Mrs. W. Dennis Thomas Devaney & Associates, Inc.: Lehigh Cement Company Thomas, Bennett & Hunter, Inc. Mrs. Diane Devaney Mr. K. Wayne & Mrs. Bonnie M. Lockard Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Van Sant, Sr. & Mr. David DeKowski MasterWorks Dr. Michael Vietz Doctors Hicken, Cranley & Taylor P.A. Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Matz Mr. Dale & Mrs. Peggy Wilhelm Economic Development/Commissioners Mr. & Mrs. G. Melvin Mills, Jr. YGT Ltd.: of Carroll County Mrs. Bharati S. Morjaria Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson B. Yingling Emergency Medicine Associates Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Ellen Finnerty Myers Mr. Carroll L. & Mrs. Susan M. Yingling EMJAY Engineering Mr. Marcus Lee & Mrs. Louna S. Primm Ms. Mary Lee Yingling & Construction Co., Inc. To learn more about the Campaign, please visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/Campaign or call 410-871-6200.

16 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 2013 Physician of the Year Congratulations to Chintu Sharma, M.D., adult and pediatric hospitalist, who was named Carroll Hospital Center’s 2013 Physi- cian of the Year during the annual Doctor’s Day celebration held at the hospital on March 26. Chosen from 12 Physician of the Month candidates, Dr. Sharma was selected based on his extraordinary care and his exemplifying the hospital’s SPIRIT values. Dr. Sharma also played an integral part in continuing the development of pain management services at the hospital.

“Dr. Sharma is a role model who makes patient care his top priority,” said Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, executive vice president and chief operating officer, as she announced him the winner. “He’s been commended by his colleagues for his outstanding care, his tireless work in creating best practice policies and his outstanding assistance in continuing to build an effective pain management service for patients with chronic pain.”

Dr. Sharma has been affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for nearly three years.

Welcome Back, Dr. Lentz

Carroll Hospital Center is pleased to announce the return of general surgeon Sarah Lentz, M.D., to Carroll Health Group’s team of expert surgeons.

A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Lentz specializes in advanced laparoscopy, breast surgery and endocrine surgery. She also performs gallbladder sur- geries, colonoscopies, hernia repairs and hemorrhoidectomies.

Dr. Lentz previously served as medical director of The Women’s Place at Carroll Hospital Center from 2007 to 2010, where she was highly respected by coworkers and patients.

“I’m really excited to be back at Carroll Hospital Center, where I know the staff is really helpful, caring and knowledgeable,” Dr. Lentz says. “It’s a good institution where I know everybody, so that’s a really good feeling.”

Dr. Lentz received her medical degree from Dartmouth School of Medicine and completed her residency at Emory School of Medicine. Her medical career includes serving in the United States Air Force as a general surgeon for four years. During that time she was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2003 and Iraq in 2006.

To make an appointment with Dr. Lentz, please call Carroll Health Group General Surgery at 410-848-1818.

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Support Groups Bereavement All support groups are provided free of charge. Support Groups A.W.A.K.E. Network Call 410-871-7231 for more information Celebrating 17 years Crohn’s and Colitis or to register for any of our bereavement For individuals with sleep apnea. Co-sponsored by the Crohn’s & Colitis support groups. Wednesday, September 4 Foundation of America. Bereavement Luncheon 7 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 Open to any adult who has experienced the Shipley Classroom 7 – 8 p.m. death of a loved one. Shipley Classroom Last Tuesday of each month, Noon Adult Diabetes Baugher’s Restaurant Monday, October 7 Fibromyalgia & Arthritis 289 W. Main St., Westminster 7 – 8 p.m. Call 410-871-6161 for more information. No registration required. Outpatient Center Classroom Registration required. Gluten Free & You Grief Support Group Tuesday, October 22 Open to adults who have experienced the NEW Breast Cancer: Beginning the Journey 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. death of a loved one. For newly diagnosed breast cancer patients Shipley Classroom Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m. within one month of diagnosis. Open to Registration required. Trinity Lutheran Church men and women. Facilitated by physicians 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown and nurses. Lymphedema Registration required. Second Tuesday of each month Call 410-871-6161 for more information. Glade Valley Grief Support Group (beginning in September) Open to adults who have experienced the 6 – 7 p.m. Multiple Sclerosis death of a loved one. Outpatient Center Classroom Second Monday of each month Third Thursday of each month, 2:30 – 4 p.m. (except December) Glade Valley Center, Genesis Health Care Breast Cancer 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 56 W. Frederick St., Walkersville Second Tuesday of each month Carroll Hospice Meeting Space Registration required. 7 – 8:30 p.m. 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster Outpatient Center Classroom Healing Hearts Day Camp Ostomy A grief day camp for children ages 7 - 13 who Breastfeeding Support Second Wednesday of each month have experienced the death of a loved one. Thursdays 7 – 8 p.m. Friday August 23, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Outpatient Center Classroom Landon C. Burns Park, Westminster Outpatient Center Classroom Registration and completed Parkinson’s Disease application required. Cancer Thursdays, August 22, September 26, Pathways Bereavement Men, women and caregivers welcome. October 24 Open to adults who have experienced the First and third Wednesday of each month 2 – 3:30 p.m. death of a loved one. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Shipley Classroom Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Outpatient Center Classroom Carroll Hospice Prostate Cancer Caregivers: To Whom it Matters Second Wednesday of every other month. Pet Loss Caregivers are welcome to bring those to July 10 and September 11 Addressing the emotional issues and coping whom they provide care. 6 – 8 p.m. strategies concerning the death of a pet. Second Tuesday of each month Shipley Classroom Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon 4 – 5:30 p.m. Carroll Hospice Carroll County Bureau of Aging Widows and Disabilities Open to women whose spouse has died. 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Carroll Hospice Widowers See more calendar listings Open to men whose spouse has died. by visiting CarrollHospitalCenter.org, First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m. click on Class Registration. Carroll Hospice

18 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 Planning for Healthy Living Parenthood Cancer Survivorship Series Heart of the Matter Education Series Pathway to Health: Embracing the Stroke & Stroke Prevention Breastfeeding “New Norm” Tuesday, August 20, 7 – 8 p.m. Prepare for a positive breastfeeding experience, A cancer survivorship series for men and women. Shipley Classroom, Free including benefits and techniques, handling Navigating the Sea of Emotions common breastfeeding concerns, breast Diabetes & Heart Disease Presented by Jan Nicholson, Ed.D. pumps and more. Tuesday, October 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Monday, September 30, 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, August 20, September 17 Shipley Classroom, Free The Women’s Place, Free and October 15 Honoring our Bodies, Ourselves 6:30 – 9 p.m., Shipley Classroom The Road to Better Nutrition and Exercise Presented by Jan Nicholson, Ed.D. $30 per couple Presented by Stacey Wilson, exercise Understanding how a healthy lifestyle can lead therapist and wellness coach, and to a better self image. Childbirth Review a Martin’s Food Market nutritionist Tuesday, October 15, 6 – 7 p.m. For couples who have previously attended a Tuesday, October 29, 6 – 7 p.m. Outpatient Center Classroom, Free childbirth preparation class and need review of The Women’s Place, Free labor and delivery, including coping techniques. Stepping Stones: Surveillance, Living Well...Take Charge of Your Health Call 410-871-7000 for more information. Screening and Medical Follow-up Sponsored by the Carroll County Bureau of Presented by Flavio Kruter, M.D., Aging and Disabilities, a Maryland Access Family Birthplace Tours hemotology and oncology Point Site. Tours of The Family Birthplace are held Wednesday, November 6, 6 – 7 p.m. Thursdays, September 12 – October 17 twice a month and are offered as part of The Women’s Place, Free 8:30 – 11 a.m. the Prepared Childbirth programs. Outpatient Center Classroom, Free To register for a tour not affiliated with COMING SOON For more information or to register a particular class, call 410-871-7000 for call 410-386-3810. Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors dates and times. Look Good…Feel Better In partnership with Y of Central Maryland Program to help women cope with the appearance- Hill Family Center. Prepared Childbirth Class (3 nights) related side effects of chemotherapy. Call 410-871-7000 for more information Offers preparation for a meaningful, knowl- Mondays, July 22, September 16 or to be placed on the waiting list. edgeable childbirth experience taught by a and October 28, 1 – 3 p.m. certified instructor. Relaxation and breathing Monday, August 19, 5 – 7 p.m. techniques are an integral part of the program. The Women’s Place, Free Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m. Just for Kids Call 410-871-6161 to register. July 9, 11 and 16; August 6, 8 and 13; Babysitting & CPR September 5, 10 and 12; October 1, 3 and 8 Lymphedema: Reduce Your Risk Shipley Classroom In this two-part course, participants will learn Wednesdays, September 25 and October 30 $70 per couple how to create a safe environment for children, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. plus appropriate ways to keep children occu- The Women’s Place, Free Prepared Childbirth Weekend pied. Instruction on how to handle emergencies, Expectant parents with busy schedules may want as well as CPR training is included. to attend a weekend of childbirth preparation. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Speakers Available Friday, 6 – 9 p.m./Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 23 & 24; October 18 & 19 and Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Speakers Bureau at Carroll Hospital Center Shipley Classroom Shipley Classroom brings the expertise of the area’s health care $100 per couple, includes lunch voucher $60 per person professionals to your organization. Our professionals on Saturday. are available to speak on a wide range of health I Am Special topics to community groups of 20 or more. Safe Start (Sibling Preparation Program) For new and expectant parents, grandparents Offers children ages 3 to 7 an opportunity to prepare for the arrival of a new baby in your For more information or to make a request for this and caregivers. Learn about infant safety complimentary service, please call 410-871-7121 or including child-proofing, poison prevention, family and to feel special about becoming a visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/speakers-bureau car seat safety, SIDS, CPR and choking rescue big brother or sister. for infants less than one year of age. Not a Sundays, August 11 and October 13 certification class. 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25, September 19 $15 per child 6:30 – 9 p.m., Shipley Classroom $50 per couple, includes Infant CPR Anytime Kit

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Special Services Mind and Body To schedule an appointment for any of our services, call Health Access at 410-871-7000. All Mind and Body classes and programs are held at The Women’s Place unless otherwise noted. Acupuncture Genetic Counseling By appointment only. In partnership with University of Maryland Auricular (ear) Acupuncture $135–initial treatment; $80–follow-up visit Greenebaum Cancer Center. Services are Free trial session Community Acupuncture Intake $40, available for cancer patients and those at Wednesday, September 18 Follow-up visits $25 risk for the disease. By appointment only. Call 410-871-6161 for more information. Taneytown Professional Center Aromatherapy Massage 417 E. Baltimore St., Suite C Surround yourself in the aroma of your choice Hot Stone Body Massage Call 410-871-7000 to register. from one of the therapist’s essential oil blends 60-minute massage, $80 and soothe away stress and tension. Continuing Yoga Practice & Review $75 per session Infant Massage (4 weeks) For babies age 3 weeks to 6 months Thursdays, October 31 – November 21 The Boutique at the Women’s Place and one or both parents. 6 – 7:15 p.m. A boutique specializing in merchandise First session: $70, includes instruction, $45 per person for women with cancer. Massage oil and book. The Women’s Place Additional session: $55 Mini Massage Day Charges apply. Limited quantities of Wednesdays, July 24, August 28, wigs and head coverings are available Integrative Reflexology® September 25 and October 23 free of charge. 30-minute session, $45 By appointment only. By appointment only. 60-minute session, $70 15-minutes $20; 30-minutes $45 Call 410-871-6161 for more information Call 410-871-6161 for information. or to schedule an appointment. Reiki I IPL & Laser Services Monday, September 9, 6 – 9 p.m. Cancer Navigation Services Hair removal, treatment of Rosacea, spider $70 per person A free comprehensive resource for men and veins on the face and skin pigmentations. women pending a diagnosis or in any stage Call 410-871-6161 for more information. Reiki II of cancer. Monday, October 14, 6 – 9 p.m. Call 410-871-6161 for more information. Japanese Hot Stone Facial Massage $85 per person 30-minute massage, $50 Yoga (7 weeks) Cancer Nutritional Services Thursdays, September 5 – October 24 Call 410-871-6161 for more information. Lymphedema Treatment Services (skip September 19) Call 410-871-6161 for information and Prenatal Yoga*: 4:30 – 5:20 p.m. Center for Breast Health appointments. *Physician consent required A comprehensive resource for women pending Continuing Yoga: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. a diagnosis or in any stage of breast cancer. Massage Beginning Yoga: 7 – 8:15 p.m. Call 410-871-7120 for more information. General, pregnancy, cancer and mastectomy $79 per person massage. By appointment only. 15-minutes, $20; 30-minutes, $45 60-minutes, $70; 90-minutes, $95 Tobacco Cessation

Reiki Stop Using Tobacco for Life (5 weeks) One-hour, $70; 30-minute, $45 Learn strategies for quitting and developing healthy new habits. Sponsored by the The Resource Center Carroll County Health Department. A comprehensive health library. Thursdays, August 8 – September 5 Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. & October 24 – November 21 Call 410-871-6161 for more information. 7 – 9 p.m. Carroll County Health Department 290 South Center St., Westminster Free

20 A Healthy Dose Summer 2013 Grow Special Events Your Health AT THE Auxiliary Books Are Fun Book Fair Year of the Book Signing Event *NEW!* TOTAL HEALTH To benefit the William E. Kahlert Regional A book signing with local authors to benefit EXPO Cancer Center. the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center. Thursday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, August 23, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Carroll Hospital Center Main Lobby Saturday, October 26 Carroll Hospital Center Main Lobby For information call Volunteer Services at 410-871-7280. 8 a.m. – noon Auxiliary Gala Carroll Hospital Center To benefit the William E. Kahlert Regional Certified CPR Cancer Center. Bushels oF Family Saturday, November 2, 6:30 p.m. – midnight Healthcare Provider CPR – Initial Fun & activities Martin’s Westminster This class is for health care professionals and Interactive educational displays For sponsorships, tickets, donations or more professional rescuers. information, contact Carroll Hospital Center Friday, August 9 and Monday, October 7 Health information booths Volunteer Services at 410-871-7280 or visit 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities for the kids www.CHCGala.org Shipley Classroom Plus! Free snacks, prizes $80 per person Auxiliary Uniform City Scrub Sale & giveaways too! To benefit the William E. Kahlert Regional Healthcare Provider CPR – Renewal Cancer Center. Must have a current AHA Healthcare Provider FREE & low-cost Thursday, October 10, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Card to register. h e a lt h screenings Friday, October 11, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, July 29, Noon – 4 p.m. For your whole Fa m i ly Carroll Hospital Center Main Lobby Tuesday, September 24, 8 – 11:30 a.m. Shipley Classroom Blood pressure, cholesterol*, foot Bingo Dinner $64 per person To support the Center for Breast Health. health, glucose*, knee & hip*, oral Saturday, October 5 HeartCode® BLS health, osteoporosis, skin cancer*, Doors open at 5 p.m. An alternative to the traditional BLS class, this vascular & vein*, and more! $32 (includes bingo cards and dinner) American Heart Association BLS e-learning *Registration required. Theme: Going down the ocean, hon program is now being offered as an option to Gamber Fire Hall renew your Healthcare Provider CPR. Call 410-871-7000 to register now. For tickets, call Herb Marquess at Call 410-871-7000 for more information. 410-356-7872 or Carroll Hospital Center Foundation at 410-871-6200.

Carroll Golf Classic Screenings Friday, September 13 Blood Pressure Screenings 7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. flights Registration not required. Piney Branch Golf & Country Club Register at CarrollHospitalCenter.org, Carroll Hospital Center Main Lobby or call 410-871-6200 for more information. Mondays, August 5, September 9, October 7 3 – 4 p.m. Interfaith Service of Remembrance New Windsor Post Office The service will include prayers, reading, music Tuesdays, August 6, September 3, October 1 and a special candle lighting ceremony to cel- 10 – 11:30 a.m. ebrate the lives of those who have passed away at the hospital. Sykesville Post Office Friday, September 20, 4 – 5 p.m. Mondays, July 29, August 26, September 30, Shipley Classroom October 28 For more information, call 410-871-6679. 11 a.m. – noon

Pink Fling Luncheon Westminster Post Office To benefit the WISH Fund Mondays, August 5, September 9, October 7 Supports the Center for Breast Health 1 – 2 p.m. Call 410-871-6200 for more information. For more information, call 410-871-7000.

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