WellnessSUMMER 2011 Matters

Enjoying The Great Outdoors Steps to Preventing Lyme Disease

Practical Tips for Battling the Bulge Treating Crohn’s Disease

YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD FOR EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE President’sMessage Volume 15, No. 2 Summer 2011 Dear Friends,

In this issue of Wellness Matters, we acknowledge the outstanding businesses, organiza- tions and community members who have made generous donations to Howard County Wellness General Hospital during the past year. I want to add my personal thanks, as their ongo- Matters ing financial support enables the hospital to continue to provide excellent health care to our community, coupled with a number of amenities not available at most area hospitals. A testament to the stellar care we provide is the fact that HCGH has recently been ranked 11th out of 31 hospitals in the Baltimore metropolitan area in a new listing of “best hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the American Heart Associa- tion/American Stroke Association presented HCGH with its “Get With the Guidelines Conquering Gold Plus Award” at this year’s International Stroke Conference. While successfully Obesity implementing the associations’ guidelines for stroke has earned the hospital this The tools you need impressive award, what is even more meaningful are the lives saved at HCGH because to stay healthy 3 our caregivers are employing state-of-the-art techniques. All of these accolades, plus many other certifications and awards too numerous to mention, collectively reflect what I see and hear every day—patients and visitors receiving the care and support they need CONTENTS: from our knowledgeable and dedicated employees, physicians and volunteers. Their daily efforts ensure that you are in the right neighborhood for excellent health care! 6 Wellness Classes I also applaud two members of our HCGH family: anesthesiologist John Payne, M.D., and Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey, HCGH trustee emeritus. Dr. Payne, a member of the HCGH medical staff since HCGH opened in 1973, recently retired as our longest 10 Lyme Disease Awareness What you need to know to keep you and serving physician. As a previous president of our medical staff (twice), Dr. Payne has your family safe this summer provided invaluable leadership to his fellow physicians. We thank him for his many contributions over the years and wish him a well-deserved retirement! Please join me in congratulating Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey on being named one of The Daily Record’s 12 Diagnosis: Crohn’s One patient’s journey to diagnosing and treating Top 100 Women for 2011. This honor recognizes women throughout the state who Crohn’s disease excel in their professions, the community and mentoring others. It is my pleasure to recognize the contributions that these two individuals have and continue to make for others in our community. 14 On the Board Meet our board members—an important resource As we enjoy all that living and working in Howard County affords us during the warm to us and our community months of summer, I encourage you to invest in your well-being by participating in our upcoming events, support groups and programs—many of which are mentioned in this issue of Wellness Matters. 15 Giving Matters Highlighting the ways in which Howard Hospital I hope to see many of you in the community in the coming months. Foundation and the community are working together to support HCGH and its mission Sincerely, 19 Hospital News

Victor A. Broccolino, President and CEO 20 Mark Your Calendars Howard County General Hospital

Wellness Matters is published by Howard Public Relations Board of Trustees Robert T. Manfuso Howard County County General Hospital, a private, not-for- Mary Patton, director Harry L. Lundy, chair Ronald R. Peterson* General Hospital, Inc. profit, health care provider, and a member Evelyn T. Bolduc, vice-chair David Powell Victor A. Broccolino, president/CEO Writing/Editing/Design of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Your physician W. Brian McGowan, treasurer Peter J. Rogers, Jr. Bonnie Heneson Communications Howard Hospital Foundation should be consulted in regard to matters Alton J. Scavo Ann B. Mech, J.D., R.N., secretary David Powell, chair concerning the medical condition, Custom Photography Vivian C. Bailey** Mary Ann Scully treatment and needs of your family. Carl Caruso Victor A. Broccolino* G. Daniel Shealer, Jr., Esq. Howard County Jill Myers Francis S. Chuidian, M.D.* Sue Song, APRN-PMH, Ph.D. General Hospital Marvin P. Davis, M.D. Beverly J. White-Seals, Esq. Professional Staff Francis S. Chuidian, M.D., president Adinarayana Divakaruni, M.D. David S. Williams George L. Doetsch, Jr. Kayode Williams, M.D. Volunteer Auxiliary Miriam F. Dubin W. Gill Wylie Alicia Slahetka, president Clarita Frazier, M.D.* *Ex-Officio Trustee **Trustee Emeritus Please direct questions, suggestions and comments regarding Wellness Matters to the Public Relations Department at 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044-2912 Telephone Number: 410 -740 -7810, Hospital Information: 410 -740 -7890, TDD: 410 -740 -7990, Web site: www.hcgh.org. 3 [

, a family ▲ Matters epak Shah Wellness De % Dr. Dr. 0 SUMMER 2011 Tools to Tools Learn How to Win the Battle of the Bulge Win the Win Battle of 25–3 the Bulge colon, breast and kidney cancers. of several major cancers, including and physical inactivity may account for Recent studies also have shown that obesity You may know may You A recent survey from Harris Day of more Interactive/Health developing cancer? increases the risk of significant health consequences to having a weight that falls significant health consequences to having she stands in reference her weight, as there to his or are If you are reading this article, it probably means that at one misconceptions, “every individual should know where he or that obesity also into the overweight or obese categories,” explains Dr. Shah. into the overweight or obese categories,” explains Dr. considered obese felt they were merely overweight. Given these at a healthy weight, and that 70 percent of those who would be But did you know of all respondents from the overweight category felt they were than 2,000 adult men and women showed that nearly one-thirdthan 2,000 adult men and women showed diabetes and more. that being overweight Hospital, many of us underestimate which category we fall into. high blood pressure, can put you at risk for medicine physician on staff at Howard County General overweight According or obese. to as heart disease, stroke, health problems such have wondered weight was considered if your appropriate, time or another, you’ve struggled with your weight. You may you’ve struggled with your weight. You time or another, Dr. Deepak Shah Dr. specializes in family medicine with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Howard County. What is OBESITY? In general, obesity is a term used to describe the health condition of anyone significantly (more than 20 percent) above his or her ideal healthy weight. According to the CDC, during the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States; in fact, currently, more than one-third of Americans fall in to this category and about another one-third in to the overweight category.

Did You Know? Losing just 5 percent of your current weight will lower your risk for developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes? and other conditions. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) and Why it Matters BMI is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. BMI is a good indicator of a healthy or unhealthy weight. A BMI of less than 25 indicates a healthy weight. A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity.

To calculate your BMI, use the following formula: BMI = (weight in pounds x 703) height in inches²

Check out the BMI chart at www.hcgh.org/bmi or use the American Heart Association’s BMI calculator at www.heart.org. No matter where your BMI number falls, you can make a positive change. Though it may seem like a daunting task, modest changes to your lifestyle can produce real results. Typically, this is accomplished with reduction in calorie intake and increase in calorie output.

Try These Tips to Reduce Calorie Intake: • Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods. • Eat more chicken, fish, and beans instead of beef and pork. • Use olive, canola or corn oil as your main fat. • Read food labels regularly to help you choose the healthiest foods. • Reduce portion sizes by eating on smaller plates and not getting refills. Make physical activity a part of your everyday life. ‘‘ You don’t have to be an athlete to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. – Dr. Deepak Shah’’ OBESITY in Children Tips on Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, Getting Fit according to the CDC. The prevalence of obesity among children Recommended by Dr. Shah ages 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to • Start slowly 19.6 percent in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents and don’t ages 12 to 19 years increased from 5 percent to 18.1 percent. overdo it. Dr. Shanthi Thomas-King, a pediatrician on staff at HCGH, • Choose explains, “It is important for parents to remember that obesity activities Dr. Shanthi Thomas-King as a child does carry into adulthood.” specializes in pediatrics that you with Johns Hopkins like — i.e. Tips on Raising Healthier Kids: Community Physicians walking, gardening, or dancing. Recommended by Dr. King in Howard County. • Limit the amount of snack foods in the home, such as potato • Try to exercise at the same time chips and cookies. If it is not in the house, kids will not be daily so it becomes a routine. tempted to eat it. Healthy alternative snacks include low-fat yogurt, fruit, string cheese and pretzels. • Ask a friend to be active • Juice is a major contributing factor to childhood obesity and is not a necessary component in with you — the buddy system. one’s diet. Kids should have no more than 4 – 6 ounces of juice a day. • Talk to your doctor if you’re not • A fun way to incorporate eating five fruits and vegetables a day is to think of the colors of the rainbow, sure about the right intensity and choose fruits and vegetables accordingly. of exercise. • Physical activity is also essential. Limit screen time (TV, computer and video games) to no more than one to two hours a day; this way kids will be encouraged to be more active. Did You Know? Buying and eating fresh local produce in Howard County just got easier! From May through September, local farmers will set up a weekly outdoor market at HCGH in the back section of the visitors’ parking lot to offer the best of their seasonal harvest. Market hours will be from 2–6 p.m. every Friday — just in? time to stock up for the weekend.

HCGH is here to help you get healthy! For information on class offerings on everything from fitness programs for adults age 50 and older to individualized weight loss and dietary counseling, please turn to pages 6–9.

SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 5 special...... Events: Preparing for Rewiring Your Neural Lyme Disease: Total Joint Surgery Pathways of Emotion Reducing Your Risk May 24/ 7– 9 p.m. Free. June 9/ 7– 8:30 p.m. Free. June 21/ 7– 8:30 p.m. Free. Learn about total hip and knee Emotions affect our health, outlook, Lyme Disease in Howard County is surgery from health care profession- and well-being. Participants will increasing. Attend this informative als, past patients of Howard County examine current emotional response lecture to dispel the myths and General Hospital’s Joint Academy, patterns and use the tools of understand the facts. Learn how to Managing Joint Pain and Nicholas Grosso, M.D. imagery, visualization, and meditation prevent Lyme Disease by practicing June 29/ 7– 9 p.m. Free. to promote positive change and specific behaviors. Presented by Moving from place to place may seem An Educational Evening optimal ways of being. Saba Sheikh, M.D. easy, but, when you have pain in for Newly Diagnosed your joints, you notice every motion. Cancer Patients Looking to Lose Weight Bring a Sack, Learn about the newest treatment June 1/ 6 –7:30 p.m. Free. This Year? Get Answers Back options aimed at increasing your Join our oncology experts who will June 13/ 7– 8:30 p.m. Free. June 27/ 9 a.m.– noon. Free. comfort and mobility. Presented by discuss common cancer treatments, Using the six tastes (sweet, salty, Bring your medications and our Joseph Layug, M.D. what you can expect with chemother- sour, bitter, bland and spicy) of healthy expert pharmacist will teach you apy and radiation therapy, oncology eating, plan meals that tantalize your more about the prescription Mammogram Receive your annual digital “Soft Pad” medications, as well as an overview taste buds, provide balance in your drugs you are taking. Offered in mammogram in our caring, personal- of the support and resources diet, and promote well-being. partnership with Johns Hopkins ized setting. During May and October, provided on the HCGH campus. Outpatient Pharmacy. we also offer $50 digital screening Cancer patients and their caregivers Focus on Men’s Health mammograms for men and women will hear from providers from June 16/ 8:30 a.m.– 2 p.m. $50. Going Green: without breast symptoms or breast Maryland Oncology Hematology and This blood chemistry test includes It’s a Personal Thing disease. Availability limited. For all Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, blood cell count; thyroid test; a June 27/ 7– 8:30 p.m. Free. appointments, call 410-740-7900. a clinical oncology pharmacist measure of 18 blood chemicals; and Going green is easier than ever. To those who qualify, HCGH partners from the Johns Hopkins Outpatient information about HDL, LDL and Do you know the newest information with the Howard County Health Pharmacy and a representative triglyceride levels. Vitamin D test will about recycling? Learn how to Department to provide free digital from the Claudia Mayer Cancer be available for an additional $30. enhance your “green” behaviors. mammograms. For eligibility Resource Center. To register, This test is appropriate for women too. Attend this program and help build and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-546-1009. a healthier community for you, your family and friends. call 410-313-4255.

THE MALL IN COLUMBIA: Wellness Classes Registration Fitness and Sports Medicine Clinic Register online for HCGH’s Wellness Classes May 21/ 11 a. m.– 3 p.m. Free. Advance registration is required for all classes and programs. Payment is Center Court across from the fountain in The Mall in Columbia. due at time of registration. A $25 processing fee will be charged for refunds Talk with our physician experts; participate in our screenings and returned checks. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. including feet, ankles/knees, spine and shoulders, pain, and 410-740-7601 – information & registration osteoporosis; visit our booths; and learn fitness tips and ways to incorporate more movement into your life. 410-740-7990 – (TDD) 800-850-3137 – long distance only, please www.hcgh.org – online registration & to find a physician FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS 410-740-7750 – physician referral Skin Cancer Diabetes HCGH Wellness Center 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21044 May 17 and 19, 5–7 p.m. August 10, 9 –11 a.m. Dermatologist will examine one or All health screenings are now two areas of concern. held in the HCGH Wellness Center. Registration is required.

Information & Registration: 410-740-7601 • Online Registration: www.hcgh.org • Please Pre-register for all Programs 6 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 WELLNESS CLASSES WellnessClasses HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Mastering Time Advance Directives Women’s Self-Defense Adult/Child/Infant CPR Learn easy ways to proactively Seminar Women age 16 and up will learn Earn a two-year American Heart prioritize and make the choices that Learn about Advance Directives and how and practice highly effective and Association completion card. This is will create abundant time to do the to appoint or be appointed a health care easy-to-learn techniques designed not a health care provider course. things you value most in your life. agent. At the completion of the seminar, for adult situations. September 24, June 14, July 11, July 26 or August 10, June 6, 7–9 p.m. Free. you will leave with an Advance Directives 9 a.m.–noon. $50. 5:30–9 p.m. $48. document. Beneficial to all ages. Presented by Leslie Rogers, MSW, LCSW-C, OSW-C. May 12, 6–7 p.m. Free.

HEALTHY FAMILIES Prenatal Class for Sibling Preparation Tour Early Pregnancy Maternal Child Class brochures Help siblings-to-be, ages 4 to 12, with registration forms are For parents-to-be in the first three prepare for baby’s arrival by touring available online at www.hcgh.org months of pregnancy. Learn about the hospital. Call eight weeks prior or by calling 410-740-7601. the early stages of pregnancy and to due date to schedule tour. Free. understand the physical changes, Infant Massage your baby’s growth, and easy Taught by certified infant massage ways to support your pregnancy. Childbirth Weekend instructor. For infants age 1 to 12 July 6, 7–9 p.m. Free. Expectant couples will learn about months. June 11, 10–11 a.m. $20. childbirth preparation in this weekend Prepared Childbirth class. Go to www.hcgh.org for more Infant Care Program information. Lecture, group discussion and hands- Five-part program to prepare on practice are used to enhance learn- for the birth of your baby. Go to Birthing Center Tour ing about the care of an infant. Go to www.hcgh.org for more information. A preview of maternal-child services www.hcgh.org for more information. Breastfeeding available for expectant couples. Learn advantages, preparation Childbirth Essentials Call at least eight weeks prior to Happiest Baby techniques, and ways to prevent and This one-day course is a condensed due date to schedule a tour. Free. on the Block manage feeding problems. A nurse version of our Prepared Childbirth Endorsed by the American Academy lactation consultant will teach practi- Program. Go to www.hcgh.org for of Pediatrics, this class will teach cal tips for successfully combining more information. parents-to-be and parents of babies career and breastfeeding. Go to Prenatal Exercise up to 3 months old successful www.hcgh.org for more information. techniques that can quickly Gentle stretching and light exercise soothe your crying newborn baby. Baby Signing condition birth muscles and enhance Parents, grandparents and caregivers July 13, 7–9 p.m. $50 per couple well-being. Taught by a certified of babies up to 12 months old will (includes parent kits). instructor. Physician permission learn 100 basic signs to help your required. Thursdays, May 26–July 14, baby communicate. June 4, 9–11:30 a.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m. $88/eight sessions. $40 per person or $75 per couple (includes review DVD).

FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Essentials in Babysitting Self-Defense for CPR for Teens Learn how to effectively manage Young Women This American Heart Association children, create a safe environment Age-appropriate self-defense for course prepares teens, ages 11 and apply emergency techniques. young women ages 12 –15. Learn to 17, to perform CPR on an adult, June 11 or August 27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. physical and psychological strategies. child and infant. Other topics $50 (includes lunch and certificate Also discusses concepts of self- include choking, how to call 911 and of attendance). image, self-esteem and assertive answer dispatcher questions, and behavior. June 4, 9 –11 a.m. $35. brief overview of an AED. July 23, 9 a.m.–noon. $35.

Information & Registration: 410-740-7601 • Online Registration: www.hcgh.org • Please Pre-register for all Programs SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 7 IMPROVING WITH AGE

Be Seated Fitness Fun for Seniors AgeWell AARP Driver Safety Seated fitness program geared Exercise to music at your own pace Ongoing exercise program for people Classroom refresher for drivers to adults age 50 and older. Increase for flexibility and fun. For age 60 60 and older. Cosponsored with age 50 and older. Discount on auto range of motion and build muscle and older. Cosponsored with Howard the Howard County Office on Aging. insurance may be available. $12 strength. Cosponsored with Howard County Dept. of Parks and Rec. $32. Call 410-313-7213. for AARP members, $14 for others. County Dept. of Parks and Rec. $36.

IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH Weight Loss through The Mall Milers Living with Diabetes: Bariatric Surgery Walking for health program at The Mall Executive Summary Learn about weight loss surgery in Columbia. Cosponsored by HCGH, This evening class is the condensed for the morbidly obese patient pre- area agencies and local businesses. version of our popular daytime class sented by the Johns Hopkins Center Blood pressure screenings available designed for the working professional. for Bariatric Surgery. To register, call the second Tuesday of each month. May 24 & 25, June 28 & 29, July 19 410-550-0409 or register online at Call 410-730-3300 for details. Free. & 20, August 30 & 31, 6–9 p.m. www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics. May 24 or August 30, 4–6:30 p.m. Free. Pre-Diabetes: HCGH Pulmonary HCGH Cardiac What Is It and What Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Individualized Can You Do About It? Maintenance Program Maintenance Program Weight-Loss and Understand what pre-diabetes is An exercise maintenance program for An exercise maintenance program for Dietary Counseling and how to make changes to prevent pulmonary rehab program graduates cardiac rehab program graduates to Nutritional counseling with a registered or delay actual diabetes. June 8, to continue exercising in a medically continue exercising in a medically dietitian to discuss your dietary con- 7–9 p.m. $15. supervised setting. Tuesday and supervised setting. Tuesday and Friday cerns and goals including weight loss, Friday afternoons/ $60 per month. Individualized mornings, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. healthier bones, high blood pressure, For information, call 443 -718 -3000. $60 per month. For information, elevated cholesterol, or for those want- Diabetes Management call 443 -718 -3000. ing to maintain a vegetarian diet. For Learn from a certified diabetes Smoke-Free Lungs adults and children. Day and evening nurse educator how to manage Learn tips for quitting your tobacco External Enhanced appointments available. $35 for a your diabetes. For information or habit and mastering long-term success. Counterpulsation half-hour visit. Payment is required an appointment, call 443 -718 -3000. This program provides support and Therapy when appointment is scheduled. education for those wanting to quit A non-invasive alternative treatment Dietary Counseling as well as those who have quit. for patients with stage III or IV angina. Pulmonary for People with Come to one or all sessions. May 17, For information, call 443 -718 -3000. Rehabilitation Diabetes June 16, July 28 or August 18, A program lasting up to 10 weeks that Presented by a registered dietitian, 7–9 p.m. Free. Blood Pressure is designed to decrease the debilitat- this individualized counseling program Screening & Monitoring Phase II Cardiac ing symptoms of Chronic Obstructive focuses on the dietary requirements HCGH Wellness Center: Wednesdays, Pulmonary Disease through exercise of diabetes. Call 443 -718 -3000 Rehabilitation Program 3–6 p.m. Ellicott City Senior Center: therapy, education and emotional for information. A four- to 12-week program to assist Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. cardiac patients in the early recovery support. HCGH Rehabilitation Living with Diabetes Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center: Services Dept. Call 443-718-3000 phase following a heart attack, angio- first Wednesday and third Friday of Johns Hopkins education at HCGH for information and an appointment. plasty or cardiac surgery. Provides each month, 9:15–10:45 a.m. The and recognized by the American exercise, education and emotional Mall in Columbia: second Tuesday Diabetes Association. Learn how you Living Well...Take support. Call 443 -718 -3000 for of each month, 8–10 a.m. Western can be an expert at managing your Charge of Your Health information and an appointment. Howard County Senior Center: second own diabetes from presentations This chronic disease management and fourth Tuesday of each month, by an endocrinologist, podiatrist, Nutrition and Cancer program teaches coping techniques, 9–11 a.m. Glenwood Library: first psychologist, diabetes nurse educator, Individualized, three-session exercises for strength and flexibility, and third Monday of the month, and dietitian. July 15 & 19, August 19 counseling with a registered dietitian. and communication skills. For people 3:30–5:30 p.m. The Bain Center: & 23, or September 16 & 20, For those who wish to lower their risks living with chronic conditions as well first and third Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. The Bolduc Family of certain cancers and those who as caregivers. Next six-class session 10 a.m.–noon. Savage Library: Outpatient Center. For information, are undergoing treatment for cancer. begins August 9, 5 –7:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, call 443-718-3000. Call for dates and times. $90. To register, call Maryland Access noon–3 p.m. Free. Point, 410-313-5980. $28.

Information & Registration: 410-740-7601 • Online Registration: www.hcgh.org • Please Pre-register for all Programs 8 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 WELLNESS CLASSES WellnessClasses CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS Living with Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Support Group Designed to meet the needs of Support group for patients and breast cancer patients with metastatic survivors of breast cancer. An disease. A safe and welcoming opportunity to meet people on a place providing encouragement, similar journey, share feelings and support and education. Fourth receive support and advice. Facili- Thursday of the month, 7– 8:30 p.m. tated by Mary M. Dowling, LCSW-C. No fee; registration requested. Third Wednesday of each month, 410-964-9100 x5. Underwritten by 7–8:30 p.m. No fee, but registration a grant from the Maryland Affiliate requested at 410-964-9100 x5. of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Knitting and Yoga Transition to Wellness Crocheting Group Yoga for patients, caregivers and Women at or near the conclusion Instruction, fellowship, and good survivors. Learn basic yoga movements of breast cancer treatment receive times assured for the beginner or under the leadership of an experienced coping tools and information as you the advanced needler. Knit or crochet and clinically trained instructor. enter the wellness phase of your your own projects or create chemo Fridays, 9 –10 a.m., and Tuesdays, journey as a breast cancer survivor. caps, lap blankets, or preemie hats 6:30–7:30 p.m. For information, fees May 23 and July 18, 6 – 8 p.m. Regis- and registration, call 410-964-9100. Teens Together to donate. Every Wednesday, Support Workshop tration requested; call 410-884-4574. 10 a.m.–noon. Free. Caregiver’s Support A student-led and initiated group Group connecting teens that have a family Designed for people who are caring member or close friend with a cancer for a loved one. A safe place to air diagnosis. Adult facilitators and teen concerns and receive support and peers provide support and encourage- advice. Facilitated by Mary M. Dowling, ment. No fee, but registration LCSW-C. Second Wednesday of the required; call 410-740-5858 for month, 7–8:30 p.m. No fee, but regis- dates and times. tration requested at 410-964-9100 x5. Hand-Stitching and Quilting Group CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS Learn new methods of hand piecing, are held at the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center unless including Dresden plate and yo-yo in otherwise noted. Call 410-740-5858 upcoming months. Second and fourth or visit www.hcgh.org for details. Registration required. Tuesdays of each month, 1–3 p.m. Free.

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Cosponsored by HCGH

Adult Type 1 Diabetes Breast Cancer Support Group Howard County Diabetes Overeaters Anonymous Support Group 410-964-9100 x5 Education and Support Group 410-963-2102 301-490-0029 Caregiver’s Support Group 443-718-3007 Parkinson’s Support Group Alcoholics Anonymous 410-964-9100 x5 Look Good Feel Better 443-718-3135 410-663-1922 Chronic Pain Support Group 1-888-535-4555 Rising Hope Support Group Al-Anon 301-873-3959 Lupus Mid-Atlantic 410-740-7845 410-832-7094 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 410-363-3560 Stroke Support Group Alateen of America Support Group Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer 410-740 -7601 1-888-4AL-ANON 443-253-3806 Support Group Teens Together Support Group Alzheimer’s Caregivers Depression and Bipolar Support 410-313-4255 410-740-5858 Support Groups Alliance of Howard County Narcotics Anonymous WomenHeart, the National 410-313-9744 443-995-8351 1-800-317-3222 Coalition of Women with Bereavement Support Group Gilchrist Hospice Care Nicotine Anonymous Heart Disease 410-740-7898 410-730-5072 410-964-2180 443-854-8333 Better Breathing Club 443-718-3000 Additional information about the support groups listed above can be found by Support group information is subject to change. Before attending a meeting, verify information and location by calling the contact number listed. visiting www.hcgh.org/community.

Information & Registration: 410-740-7601 • Online Registration: www.hcgh.org • Please Pre-register for all Programs SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 9 Don’t Let Lyme Disease Take a

As May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Howard County “If initial signs are left untreated, some patients may experience has the second highest incidence rate for Lyme Disease in more severe symptoms weeks to years after the bite,” says Dr. Saba the state, it is an excellent time to review Lyme Disease basics Sheikh, an internist on staff at HCGH. “LD can lead to an irregu- to keep you and your family healthy as you enjoy the outdoors lar heart rhythm or chest pain. It can impact your nervous system, this summer. causing facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy) or tingling and numbness in the arms and legs. Patients can suffer from headaches and neck stiffness— What is Lyme Disease? potential signs of brain involvement—as well as pain and swelling in Lyme Disease (LD) is a disease transmitted by deer ticks. You can large joints, arthritis, hearing difficulty and memory loss.” only get LD from the bite of an infected deer tick that is attached to According to Dr. Sheikh, what makes your body for at least 36 hours. While LD difficult to diagnose is the wide range not every tick bite causes LD, you can of symptoms patients can experience. “If get LD more than once—so knowing you have had a tick attached for more than the risks and symptoms is important. 24 hours, develop a suspicious rash, expe- What Are The Symptoms? rience any of these symptoms or believe you have LD, contact your physician.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, if you spend time in grassy, How is LD Treated? wooded areas during active tick season “Your physician will typically base early (April to October), you are at risk for diagnosis on your symptoms because LD. Initial symptoms typically appear blood tests conducted in the early stages within three days to one month after of LD can be negative,” explains Dr. you are bitten by an infected tick. Sheikh. “Blood tests are usually positive Dr. Heather Alexander, a pediatrician three to four weeks after an infected tick on staff at Howard County General Hospital, says, “the most bite. Your doctor will treat LD with antibiotics; getting antibiotic common symptom in children is a distinctive rash, which generally treatment early should prevent later complications.” occurs seven to 14 days after the tick bite.” This rash looks like a What Can I do to Prevent Getting LD? bull’s eye or target, because it can appear as a flat, red area with a While there is no vaccine for LD in the United States, “you can lighter area in the center. The rash starts small and can expand to two minimize your family’s risk,” says Dr. Alexander, who suggests inches or more in diameter. taking the following steps: ✓ Avoid grassy or wooded areas. The most common symptom ✓ ‘‘ in children is a distinctive rash, Stay on cleared trails. ✓ Use insect repellent containing DEET. which generally occurs seven to Spray it on clothing and exposed areas of skin. 14 days after the tick bite. ✓ Wear enclosed shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. ” Tuck pant legs into socks and tuck shirts into pants. Other symptoms include: ✓ Wear light-colored clothing so ticks will be easier to spot. • • Headaches Neck stiffness ✓ Keep long hair pulled back. Wear a cap. • • Muscle aches Joint pain and swelling ✓ Check frequently for ticks, especially areas where clothing • Fatigue • Swollen lymph nodes meets the skin. • Fever/chills ✓ At the end of the day, check yourself and your children from head to toe for any ticks. ✓ Wash off insect repellant after coming indoors.

10 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 Bite out of Your Summer Fun

“When washing off insect repellant, take the time to check for ticks,” advises Dr. Alexander. “Remember, deer ticks are tiny, so check carefully—especially behind the ears; on the scalp; along the hairline; and in the groin, neck and armpits. Also check household pets as they can carry ticks inside your home. Keep pets away from tick-infested areas, remove any loose or attached ticks, and talk to your vet about tick-control products. Keep your yard clear of brush, tall grass and leaves. Be proactive and take proper precautions—then enjoy being outside!” Be proactive and take ‘‘ proper precautions— then enjoy being outside!” If You Find a Tick? • Use tweezers to grasp the tick firmly at its head or mouth, next to the skin. Avoid squeezing the tick’s body. • Pull upward firmly and steadily on the tick until it lets go of the skin. If part of the tick stays in the skin, don’t worry as it will eventually come out. • Swab the bite site with alcohol. • Mark the date you removed the tick on a calendar and share this information with your doctor.

Lyme Disease: Reducing Your Risk June 21/ 7–8:30 p.m. Lyme Disease in Howard County is increasing. Attend this lecture to dispel the myths and understand the facts. Learn how to prevent Lyme Disease by practicing specific behaviors. Presented by Saba Sheikh, M.D. Call 410-740-7601 or visit www.hcgh.org to register.

Dr. Heather Alexander Dr. Saba Sheikh is a pediatrician with is an internist, practicing Klebanow and Associates with Columbia Medical in Columbia, who is board Practice in Columbia, certified in pediatrics. who is board certified in internal medicine. SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 11 Diagnosis: Crohn’s Disease 24-year old Jessica Collins knew she had a problem when a itself, a fistula is formed. A fistula is an abnormal connection between simple pizza night with a girlfriend left her doubled over in pain for two organs or body structures, which are not normally connected. nearly a week. “I have always had a weak stomach,” Jessica explains. In Jessica’s case, the abscess and fistula were causing her intestines to “But this time was different; I couldn’t even walk.” seep fluid into her abdominal cavity. Jessica, who lives in Westminster, headed back to Howard “I cut it close by waiting so long to see my doctor,” Jessica says. County where she had grown up and straight to the Emergency She spent almost three weeks in HCGH, receiving antibiotic Department at Howard County General Hospital. Tests quickly treatment and abscess drainage in order to remove the infection indicated Jessica was probably suffering from Crohn’s disease, from her body. Once the infection was gone, Jessica saw Dr. James a chronic disorder that causes inflammation and swelling of Zalucki, a colon and rectal surgeon on staff at HCGH, for laparo- the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. She was sent to a scopic surgery to remove the portion of her colon and intestine with gastroenterologist who performed a colonoscopy that confirmed the fistula caused by Crohn’s disease. the Crohn’s diagnosis. Crohn’s and a related disease, ulcerative “Unlike traditional surgery on the colon or other parts of the colitis—a chronic disease of the colon or large intestine— are the intestines where a long incision down the center of the abdomen is two main disease categories that belong to a larger group of required, laparoscopic surgery requires only small keyhole incisions illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). in the abdomen,” explains Dr. Zalucki. “As a result, the patient may While Crohn’s cannot be cured with surgery, the primary goal ‘‘ of surgery is to alleviate complications when other therapies do not work. The combination of medical and surgical therapy can often give people with Crohn’s disease the best possible quality of life.” Jessica was prescribed steroids for treatment of her Crohn’s experience less pain and scarring after surgery and a more rapid disease flare up. In general, steroids are recommended only recovery. Jessica went home two days after her surgery. for short-term use to reduce Crohn’s symptoms. When Jessica “While Crohn’s cannot be cured with surgery, the primary goal of started to wean off the steroid treatment after about a surgery is to alleviate complications when other therapies do not work,” month, she found herself unable to eat and losing a lot of weight continues Dr. Zalucki. “The combination of medical and surgical therapy quickly. Though she began to run a fever, Jessica waited several can often give people with Crohn’s disease days to see her gastroenterologist for their previously scheduled the best possible quality of life.” appointment. Following her surgery, Jessica feels “I was wearing a white shirt that day and my face must healthier than ever. She continues to have matched the color of my shirt,” Jessica notes. “My doctor see her gastroenterologist and take took one look at me and sent me to the Emergency Department her medications. “It’s amazing,” Jessica at HCGH.” marvels. “I’ve gone from debilitating The Emergency Department discovered abscesses and a fistula sickness to not feeling sick at all.” on her colon and intestines, a As for the pizza, Jessica has discovered According to the Crohn’s common complication for patients and Colitis Foundation of that changes in diet and lifestyle may help Dr. James Zalucki with Crohn’s disease. An abscess is America, about one in four control symptoms and lengthen the time is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with a tender mass filled with pus from adults with Crohn’s disease between flare-ups. She says, “I have Colon Rectal Surgical will develop a fistula or Associates in Ellicott City. an infection. If the abscess deepens abscess during their lifetime. learned what will set me off, though it’s He specializes in the treat- ment of disorders of the and penetrates the intestinal wall different for everyone.” colon and rectum, which include cancer, polyps, diverticulits, bowel control, 12 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 and hemorrhoids. I’ve gone from ‘‘ debilitating sickness to not feeling sick at all.” Is It Crohn’s?

At the onset, Crohn’s disease symptoms are difficult to distinguish from other intestinal problems. “Abdominal pain often occurs, especially in the lower right portion of the abdomen,” says Dr. Zalucki, a colon and rectal surgeon on staff at Howard County General Hospital. “Sometimes the pain is first mistaken for appendicitis.”

Signs of Crohn’s disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on without warning. There may be periods with no signs or symptoms. When the disease is active, symptoms may include: • diarrhea • abdominal pain and cramping • blood in your stool • ulcers • reduced appetite and weight loss • unexplained fever lasting more than a day or two

Not all people may experience the same symptoms. See your doctor if you have persistent changes in your bowel habits or if you have any of the signs and symp- toms of Crohn’s disease listed above.

For a referral to a gastroenterologist on staff at HCGH, call 410-740-7750 or visit www.hcgh.org.

SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 13 On theBoard20II

Kayode Williams, M.D., MBA Howard County General Hospital Board of Trustees, Anesthesiologist, Johns Hopkins Medicine Dr. Kayode Williams, an anesthesiologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine, has been involved with Howard County General Hospital for more than three years, serving on the Community Relations Council and joining the board of trustees in July 2010. Dr. Williams believes the addition of the new medical pavilion has been a step in the right direction for the hospital. “An environment that is pleasing to the senses is important for healing, for both those who receive care and those who deliver it,” he explains. When it comes to the future, Dr. Williams sees HCGH becoming the number one destination for health care in the region. “The hospital is crafting itself as a state-of-the-art center for general care and specific specialty care,” Dr. Williams says. Dr. Williams is the treasurer and co-founder of the Maryland Association of Physician Executives, a statewide political action committee representing physician leaders. He resides in Howard County.

Elizabeth Rendon-Sherman Board of Trustees, Howard Hospital Foundation, CEO/CFO, LG-TEK For the past year, Elizabeth Rendon-Sherman has served on the board of trustees of Howard Hospital Foundation, but she has been involved with the community — particularly the foreign-language-speaking community — for many years. Her company, LG-Tek, provides IT, training and linguistic support for organizations, including transmitting health care information to non-English speakers. As a business owner who prides herself on providing quality service, Ms. Rendon-Sherman appreciates the level of customer service at HCGH. “They are responsive to the needs of the community. Their willingness to improve services and ensure patient satisfaction shows commitment to quality care,” she says. Because of this, Ms. Rendon-Sherman sees HCGH growing by leaps and bounds. “For the past three decades, I have witnessed the hospital grow to provide more efficient and specialized services. They listen to the community and respond with improvements,” she explains. Ms. Rendon is chair of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, vice president of the Columbia Festival of the Arts, committee chair for the Fort Meade Alliance, and a member of both the Howard Community College Capital Campaign Council and the Howard County Cyber Commission. She resides in Howard County with her husband, Mark, and their two children.

Francis Chuidian, M.D. President, Howard County General Hospital Professional Staff Dr. Francis Chuidian, who specializes in pulmonology/critical care, joined the professional staff of HCGH in 1996. He is currently the president of the hospital’s professional staff and also a member of the Medical Review Ethics Committee and the Critical Care Committee. “I am very proud and feel privileged to work at HCGH,” says Dr. Chuidian. “In the time I have been here, I have seen the hospital campus and its services grow and evolve. We now have the new hospital pavilion for our inpatients and the Medical Pavilion, housing doctors’ offices to care for outpatients. The hospital has been recognized for clinical excellence by HealthGrades and U.S. News ‘Best Hospitals.’ As I look to the future, I see us developing more clinical programs so that local residents will not have to leave this community to have specialty procedures done; instead, they will be able to have them done close to home.” Dr. Chuidian resides in Columbia.

14 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 FoundationNews GivingMatters FoundationChair’sMessage PHILANTHROPY IN REVIEW Dear Friends, In the past two years, we have been ranked in the top five percent of This message will be my last to you as all hospitals in the United States. That success is not an accident; it is the chair of the Howard Hospital Foundation, committed efforts of many people, including the community we serve, that as I have come to the end of the two-year make such incredible health care available right here in our own backyard. term. Flipping through the following pages Although I will no longer be serving as chair, please know that I will continue and seeing the extensive list of those who to serve on the Howard Hospital Foundation board of trustees. I am happy contributed to the foundation this past year to pass the torch into the very capable hands of Paul Skalny, who will take leaves me humbled and proud to witness office on July 1. I will continue to ask you to join me in my goal of improving the generosity of our Howard County neighbors. It is an honor to have the wellness of our community. served in such an important capacity and with such a fine group of people, from the energetic and engaged board to the many generous volunteers. We are where we are today because of the foresight, vision, energy and financial support from the community; where we will be tomorrow is up As I reflect on my time as chair, I marvel at how the hospital has changed to us, the community. If we want to maintain the highest levels of care, and grown in the past two years, and the part the Howard Hospital we must step forward and be a part of the future of this hospital. Foundation has played in that growth. During this time, the foundation made the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center a new fundraising initia- My time as chair has proven that this is a giving and generous group of tive, purchased the state-of-the-art LIFENET system for Howard County neighbors. With your help, we will continue to move forward to accomplish ambulances, and launched the Legacy Society of Howard County General the goals of the foundation. From my family to yours, thank you so very much. Hospital. The annual Fretz “Autumn Extravaganza” event had a record- With thanks, breaking year, as did the Annual Benefit Golf Classic and Symphony of Lights. We raised funds for the beautiful new entry plaza, joined the social network, and have gone mobile with the Text to Donate program. David Powell, Chair, Howard Hospital Foundation

A heartfelt thank you to the generous individuals, organizations, and corporations who have given to the hospital between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010. The hospital and the foundation are grateful for each and every contribution; we cannot do it without you. Due to space restrictions, only the names of those who have given $250 or more are published here, but all contributors to the hospital and the foundation are considered a member of the Howard County General Hospital family. Thank you for all of your support. Donor lists are checked carefully each year; in the unfortunate event of an error, please notify us at 410-740-7840.

$300,000 Sandra Isbister, M.D. and Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc.* John Isbister, Esq.* $100,000 – $249,999 Leach Wallace Associates, Inc.* Melissa A. Leffler* Evelyn and J.P. Bolduc* Maryland Digestive Disease Center* Lundy Family* Maryland Oncology Hematology, P.A.* The Rouse Company Foundation* $15,000 – $24,999 $50,000 – $99,999 Lynn and David Abramson* Autobody Images* Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey* Lynnette and Foster Friess Susan and Robert Fischell W.R. Grace Foundation, Inc.* Norma and Tom Hoff* Mary Gould and Kingdon Gould Jr. The new Historical Giving Wall at Howard County General Hospital was unveiled on September 20, 2010. JJAM Enterprises, Inc. Dancel Family Foundation* Kolker-Saxon-Hallock Family Howard County General Hospital Biegel & Waller, LLC $25,000 – $49,999 Foundation* Professional Staff* The Columbia Bank* Attman Family of Acme Paper M&T Bank* Johns Hopkins Emergency Mim and Steve Dubin* & Supply Company, Inc.* Dorothy E. and W. Brian McGowan* Medical Services* Suzanne and Paul Gleichauf* Bank of America Eileen and David Powell* Martek Biosciences Corporation* Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Blossoms of Hope/Howard County O’Donovan & Associates* Holland Construction Corporation* $10,000 – $14,999 Cherry Tree Project PNC Bank* H. Elizabeth Horowitz* Anonymous* Doria and Paul Capodanno* Leslie and Alan Rifkin/ Bach-Tuyet Jeffrey, D.D.S. and Cardiovascular Specialists Columbia Medical Practice* Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC* Robert Jeffrey* of Central Maryland* Betty Anne and Fred Frederick Shade Construction Company, Inc.* Sung Kil Lee, Sang Ja Lee, Fern and J. Edward Hamel and Greenberg Gibbons Weis Markets, Inc. Christine Eunsook Lee, Sung Tae Kim* Hamel Family Fund Commercial Corporation* Patricia Lancelotta and Charles Lancelotta, M.D.* at Columbia Foundation* $5,000 – $9,999 Hamel Builders, Inc. ALLCARE of Maryland, LLC/ Mary and E. Randolph Marriner Margaret Kim and Victor Kim, M.D.* Microsoft Matching Gifts Program * Includes Campus Development Plan pledge or payment on prior year pledge. Allen & Shariff Corporation* Offit Kurman, P.A.* (continued) ** Includes Master Facility Plan pledge payment. SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 15 Susan Swiztek and Janice and Samuel Ulan Stanley Podlasek, M.D.* Susan and Melvyn Wahlberg Reese, Carney and Kelehan** $250 – $499 Riedy Family Foundation Susan and Roy Appletree* Linda and Charles Rishell Julia Baylor* Mary Ruth Seidel and Henry Seidel, M.D.* Theresa Beck* Mary and Thomas Simmons Gary Becker* Cindy and Paul Skalny, Esq. Joan Becker* Sue Song, Ph.D., APRN-PMH* Branch Banking & Trust Company Judith B. and William Storey* Michael Carter* Diane Tortolani and Marsha and Michael Cox, M.D. Edmund Tortolani, M.D.* Andrea and Rolando del Rosario* Phyllis and Mark Wilson Donna Dietrich $500 – $999 John Dunn* Becton, Dickinson and Company Linda Eitel* David Powell, chair of the Howard Hospital Foundation, poses with the new LIFENET system, Lynda Ann Bell* Drs. Esposito, Mayer, Hogan life-saving equipment for heart attack patients that was purchased by the Foundation. Peter Boycan & Associates* Chico's FAS, Inc. Allison Finkernagel* $5,000 – $9,999 (continued) Emmy Lou and William Volenick* Erin and Christopher Connors The Honorable Lenore Gelfman and Jena and Sean Peay* Dianna and Wayne Wilhelm/ Jody and Glenn Davis* Richard Gelfman Donna and Lowell Pidel* Wilhelm Commercial Builders, Inc.* Camilla and John Duffy Edward L. Ginsberg, D.D.S., P.A. Migsi and Gar Richlin* Mary Ann and W. Gill Wylie* Mary and Clarence Edmondson Cheryl and William Grau Steven Sachs* $1,500 – $2,499 Rick Edwards* Eileen and David Harrity* Rita and Maurice Simpkins* Dorothy and John Brillantes* Encore Path, Inc. Howard County Striders, Inc. Speizman Horowitz Family Fund Dorothy and H. Thomas Grimes Kelly Fadrowski* Jane and Brian Hudgins at Columbia Foundation* at Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Paula and David Forman Kimberley Humphrey* Holly Stone and George Stone, M.D. Howard Bank/Scully Family* Ilene and Kevin Fox* Jewish Communal Fund Odette and Fernand Tersiguel Priscilla Trubin and Richard Lewis Barbara Grisso* Kathy and Steven Joss Tombros Foundation Anne and Peter Rogers* Harper's Choice Swim Team Roslyn and Russell Katz* Waverly Woods Development Barbara and Lawrence Rowe Deborah Harris* Susan Kinsley* Corporation** Kathy Ann Harris* Carla and Douglas Leach* $1,000 – $1,499 Julie and James Young* Janet Hines* Carol and Russ Long Anonymous* Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City Foundation Donna and Scott Maher $2,500 – $4,999 Walter Atha, M.D. Kristin Lamme Myrna and Floyd Malveaux Anonymous Member of HCGH I. Loudelle and H. Jones Baker Ann and James Lano Marriotts Ridge High School Medical Executive Committee* Lynn and Bill Benton Frederick Ludwig Merck Partnership for Giving Schantz and Nasser Basir Martin Bloom Rev. Stephen Mann* Mid-Atlantic Fashion, LLC Audrey Benford Dianne Braun* Phyllis Mason Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Lucille and Jay Blackman* Suzanne and John Brinkley* Monica May and Michael May, M.D. Joseph Owcarz Judy and Terry Brown* Catherine and Edward Cochran Charles McAfee Marianne and Stephan Pulio* Capital Women’s Care Mariebel Davis and Marvin Davis, M.D.* Mary Patton* Deborah Robinson* of Howard County*/ Barbara Denney Delphine and Charles Peck Linda and John Sayre* Drs. Marvin P. Davis, Jacqueline Derr Lisa and Henry Plain Gail and Ronald Schimel, Esq. Christina R. Richards, Peggy and Charles Ecker Daniella Meshkat Robin and Albert Poirier* Susan Shermock* Harkins Builders, Inc. Crossroads Medical Associates, LLC* Linda Ritter Sharon and Gregory Sopp* Kay Hartleb Warren M. Ross, M.D. Arlene Ross and Warren Ross, M.D. Laura and Lawrence Sorkin, M.D. Merrillyn and Lawrence Hill* Alan G. Stahl, M.D. Alicia Rowe* T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc. Jeffrey Hoffman, M.D. Cheryl Leonardi, M.D. Running Brook Elementary School William Taylor* Joseph K. Jamaris, M.D.* Steven H. Eversley, M.D. Marcia and John Schveibinz Judith and David Tripp Marilyn and Randy Kawamura Parry A. Moore, M.D. Thunder Hill Elementary School Lisa and David Wagner Stacey Keen, M.D.* ExxonMobil Foundation A. Carl Segal, M.D.* The Wine Bin Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc.* Kiwanis Club of Columbia J.I. Foundation, Inc. Mary Agnes and Fred T. Lewis, D.V.M. Manor Woods Elementary School Georgia Lovette Maryland Endocrine, P.A.* Paul Maison Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC* Beverly and James Mann Drs. Flowers, Levine, Prada, Diener, Friends of Tim McCrone Jackson, Conger, Poblete, Price Sandra and John McDaniel* Peggy and John Maynes Charles H. Miller Ann Baldwin Mech, J.D., R.N.* Linda Krichten and Donald Miller Summit Solutions* Valerie and Paul Miller Richard and Lois Talkin Fund Dessie and James Moxley Marita Murray Runners pose with Healthy Howard at Dazzle Dash on Nov. 20, 2010, while enjoying at Columbia Foundation food from sponsor Chipotle. Dazzle Dash raised record proceeds of $79,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Toby and Harold Orenstein * Includes Campus Development Plan pledge or payment on prior year pledge. 16 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 ** Includes Master Facility Plan pledge payment. Transforming How We Care for You Gifts/Pledges to the Campus Development Plan Capital Campaign (2004 - 2010) In 2007, Howard County General Hospital broke ground on the $105 million Campus Development Plan – the largest construction and expansion project in the hospital’s 36-year history. The project is being funded in part through public and private gifts. We thank the following donors and contributors who contributed more than $22 million dollars toward the $30 million capital campaign goal. $7,000,000 Leslie and Alan Rifkin/Rifkin, Samantha and Steven Sachs $5,000-$9,999 Howard County Government Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC Speizman Horowitz Family Fund Allen & Shariff Corporation † $4,200,000 Shade Construction Company, Inc. at Columbia Foundation American Radiology Services, Inc. Dawn and Bradley Smith Richard and Lois Talkin† Horizon Foundation of Anonymous Member of HCGH Howard County, Inc. $25,000 – $49,999 Trails, Inc. Medical Executive Committee Lynn and David Abramson Bev and Lee Wilhide Dianne Braun $2,000,000 Eugene “Pebble” Willis, M.D.*** Suzanne and John Brinkley The Rouse Company Foundation ALLCARE of Maryland, LLC/ Margaret Kim and Victor Kim, M.D. Wilmot Sanz Architects Broken N. Stable $1,000,000 Attman Family of Acme Paper Julie and James Young Mariebel Davis and Marvin Davis, M.D. Evelyn and J.P. Bolduc & Supply Company, Inc. † $10,000 – $24,999 Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Lundy Family Vivian C. "Millie" Bailey Anonymous (2) EMS Management, LLC $500,000 – $999,999 Lucille and Jay Blackman Mary and Earl Armiger Endeavor Agency, LLC Chanceland Farm Doria and Paul Capodanno † Anne and George Barker Mary Lynn and Fred Festa W.R. Grace Foundation, Inc. The Columbia Bank Audrey Benford General Growth Properties Mohammed R. Gheba, M.D. $250,000 – $499,999 Columbia Medical Practice † Berman, Goldman & Ribakow, LLP † Sharon Hadsell Dancel Family Foundation Crossroads Medical Associates, LLC Biegel & Waller, LLC Merrillyn and Lawrence Hill Mary Gould and Kingdon Gould Jr. Warren M. Ross, M.D. BP Solar Holland Construction Corporation Howard County General Hospital Alan G. Stahl, M.D. Dorothy and John Brillantes Joseph K. Jamaris, M.D. “Pitch In To Win” Cheryl Leonardi, M.D. Judy and Terry Brown Offit Kurman, P.A. † Employee Campaign Steven H. Eversley, M.D. Capital Women’s Care of Howard Susan Swiztek and Stanley Podlasek, M.D. Howard County General Hospital Parry A. Moore, M.D. County/Drs. Marvin P. Davis, Bharti Razdan and Hari Razdan, M.D. Volunteer Auxiliary Mim and Steve Dubin Christina R. Richards, Mary Aichelman-Reidy and J. Miles Reidy Johns Hopkins Emergency Dynamed Solutions, LLC † Daniella Meshkat River Hill Garden Center Medical Services ENTAA Care Dawn Cooke Samuel Rose “The Painted Veil” Movie Premiere Fred Frederick Family Foundation J.P. Blase Cooke Family Fund Karen and Robert Rynarzewski U.S. Foodservice Suzanne and Paul Gleichauf at Associated Catholic Charities Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Susan and Robert Fischell Sandy Spring Bank $100,000 – $249,999 Corporation † Betty Anne and Fred Frederick Mary Ruth Seidel and Henry Seidel, M.D. HCGH Benefit Golf Classic 2007 Hamel Builders, Inc. Suzanne and Paul Gleichauf Rita and Maurice Simpkins HCGH Benefit Golf Classic 2008 H. Elizabeth Horowitz Fern and J. Edward Hamel Nancy and Michael Smith Norma and Tom Hoff Howard Bank/Scully Family Koren Family Foundation Fund Sue Song, Ph.D., APRN -PMH Howard County Anesthesia Sandra Isbister, M.D. and at Columbia Foundation Holly and George Stone, M.D. Associates, P.A. John B. Isbister, Esq. † Patricia Lancelotta and Diane Tortolani and Edmund Tortolani, M.D. Cynthia and E. Wayne Jackson Bach-Tuyet Jeffrey, D.D.S. and Charles J. Lancelotta, M.D. Mary Ann and W. Gill Wylie JJAM Enterprises, Inc. Robert Jeffrey Mary and E. Randolph Marriner Mary Agnes Lewis and $2,500 – $4,999 Johns Hopkins Medical Laboratories Maryland Endocrine, P.A. Fred T. Lewis, D.V.M. Diane Alexander Johns Hopkins Pathology Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC Axios, Inc M&T Bank Drs. Flowers, Levine, Prada, Diener, Leach Wallace Associates, Inc. † Ballet Royäle Institute of Maryland Dorothy E. and W. Brian McGowan Jackson, Conger, Poblete, Price Sung Kil Lee, Sang Ja Lee, Christine Lynda Ann Bell Charles H. Miller Maryland Spine & Sports Medicine/ Eunsook Lee, Sung Tae Kim Shawn Brast Judy and Bill Munn and the Clark Brill, M.D., John Collins, D.O., Moira Mattingly and Jeff Leco Jody Davis Munn Family Foundation Aaron Twigg, M.D. Melissa A. Leffler † Rick Edwards Grace Payne and John C. Payne, M.D. Ann Baldwin Mech, J.D., R.N. Richard M. Lombardo Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. Eileen and David Powell Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Maryland Digestive Disease Center, Everett Designers of Fine Jewelry Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. O’Donovan & Associates, Inc. † division of Capital Digestive Care † Kelly Fadrowski $50,000 – $99,999 Orthopaedic Associates Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. Kerry Owens, M.D. and Tome Grace, M.D. Anonymous of Central Maryland, P.A. Richard M. Chasen, M.D. Deborah Harris Autobody Images † Elizabeth and Ronald Peterson Jeffrey S. Garbis, M.D. Kathy Ann Harris Patty and Tom Buescher Louis Rehak Sean M. Karp, M.D. Janet Hines Cardiovascular Specialists Anne and Peter Rogers Theodore H. Kim, M.D. Hector Howard of Central Maryland Marvin E. Lawrence II, M.D. Beverly White-Seals, Esq. and Jerry Seals, M.D. Angela Jenkins Digestive Disease Associates, P.A. Christopher E. Shih, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Silverman Patricia and Donald Kirk Harkins Builders, Inc. Maryland Oncology Hematology, P.A. † Emmy Lou and William Volenick Frederick and Frances Kunkle Charitable Fund Kolker-Saxon-Hallock Family Foundation Margaret and Paul Norris Dianna and Wayne Wilhelm/ Patricia McAllister Martek Biosciences Corporation Jena and Sean Peay Wilhelm Commercial Builders, Inc. Rev. Stephen Mann Maryland Surgeons, P.A. Donna and Lowell Pidel † Diana and Glenn Wilson Sreedevi Murthy Nyanjom Family Migsi and Gar Richlin Shirley Yang, M.D. A. Carl Segal, M.D. PNC Bank Rotary Club of Clarksville Michelle Zalucki and James Zalucki, M.D. Peggy Yaskovich Thomas H. Price III, P.A. at Maple Lawn *** Deceased SUMMER 2011 Wellness Matters [ 17 † Denotes new pledge to the Campus Development Plan FUNDRAISING EVENTS offer additional opportunities for the community to support our hospital. We are proud to recognize the following events that raised more than $600,000 to benefit Howard County General Hospital and the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center: Cuts Against Cancer Kicks Against Breast Cancer Fretz Autumn Extravaganza Symphony of Lights HCGH Annual Benefit Golf Classic

The Fretz “Autumn Extravaganza” event committee is all smiles after a record-breaking year.

Members of the Mary Agnes Lewis and LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Fred T. Lewis, D.V.M. The 20th Annual Benefit Golf Classic Live Auction winners, from Visiting Angels, enjoy lunch have contributed $100,000 Lundy Family with NFL hall of famer Lenny Moore. The tournament raised more than $190,000. and above to the Howard M&T Bank Hospital Foundation. Dorothy E. and W. Brian McGowan MEMORIAL GIFTS were received by the Howard Hospital We are proud to recognize: Charles H. Miller Foundation to remember the following people: Anonymous Dessie and James Moxley Anna Abromaitis Genevieve Grau Eunice Paumier Apple Ford Judy and Bill Munn and William H. Bailey Paul Gray Mary G. Pope Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey † † Munn Family Foundation Richard Barnes Marcia Hafter Nora Rosenberger Bank of America David Paul, M.D. Friedrich Bohmler Bette N. Hardy Victor Ross Bare Bones Grill and Brewery Grace Payne and John C. Payne, M.D. Doris Brashears Ivan E. Hernandez Mary Ellen Sadowski Blossoms of Hope/Howard County Christina and Don Pistorio Susan Brooks John Howse Kylen Seals Cherry Tree Project † PNC Bank Salvatore DiMarco Louise F. Koontz Brianna T. Stamper Evelyn and J.P. Bolduc Eileen and David Powell Margaret Docherty Robert Mayer Delores Tate Shirley Bossom † † Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Jeffrey E. Doolittle Judy Meyers Logan T. Venti Cardiovascular Specialists Joan Reisfeld † † Jackson S. Family Carol L. Neser Alice Wywialowski of Central Maryland The Rouse Company Foundation Merrill Freeman Chanceland Farm Ryland Group, Inc. A unique way to honor your child. The Columbia Bank Hillery and Alton J. Scavo BIRTHDAY CLUB: Below are our newest members to the Birthday Club: Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Shade Construction Company, Inc. Adrian Fitchett Abby Glassberg Dancel Family Foundation U.S. Foodservice Mim and Steve Dubin Emmy Lou and William Volenick † † Esmond Saturday Soiree F. Jean Warthen † †*** Fretz Event to benefit Claudia Mayer Wells Fargo Bank Cancer Resource Center Karen and John Whiteside † † Mary Gould and Kingdon Gould Jr. Whiting Turner Contracting Co. Harkins Builders, Inc. W.R. Grace Foundation, Inc. HCGH Annual Benefit Golf Classic HCGH Professional Staff LEGACY SOCIETY HCGH Symphony of Lights Charter members who have HCGH Volunteer Auxiliary named Howard County General Hospital in their will, trust, life Margaret and Wilson Hoerichs insurance or retirement account Norma and Tom Hoff and have notified the Howard Horizon Foundation of Hospital Foundation of their Howard County, Inc. intent include: H. Elizabeth and Peter Horowitz Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Howard County Anesthesia Shirley Bossom Associates, P.A. Jean Hartman Cynthia and E. Wayne Jackson Joan Reisfeld JJAM Enterprises, Inc. Emmy Lou and William Volenick Johns Hopkins Emergency F. Jean Warthen*** Medical Services Karen and John Whiteside Kicks Against Breast Cancer Eugene "Pebble" Willis, M.D.***

† Denotes new member 2010 *** Deceased †† Includes bequest

18 ] Wellness Matters SUMMER 2011 HCGHNewsMatters HCGH Designated as Cardiac Center HCGH has received designation as a cardiac interventional center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. This newly established designation enables emergency medical services providers to transport patients with a certain type of heart attack, called a STEMI, directly to cardiac interventional centers, which provide catheter-based coronary intervention techniques. Since 2003, HCGH has provided emergency angioplasty to STEMI patients.

Congratulations to Vivian C. Bailey COMING SOON! HCGH extends its heartfelt congratulations to Vivian C. “Millie” New 2011 Bailey, HCGH trustee emeritus, on being named one of The Daily Physicians Directory Record’s Top 100 Women for 2011. The new 2011 HCGH Physicians Directory is being This honor recognizes women prepared for distribution. This year’s directory lists the throughout the state who excel in Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey more than 700 skilled physicians that practice at HCGH their professions, the community in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties. Copies will and mentoring others. Bailey and the other Top 100 women be mailed to the community in late June. To request a were honored at a special reception on May 9 at The Meyerhoff copy, please call 410-740-7750. Symphony Hall.

HCGH doctors...... serving you ...... These HCGH physicians have recently relocated or established new offices in Howard County.

FAMILY MEDICINE GERIATRIC MEDICINE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY PEDIATRICS Santhia A. Mathew, M.D. Fatima A. Naqvi, M.D. Tamara D.Terry, M.D. Lindsay V. Fitch-Alexander, M.D. Chase Brexton Health Services Lorien Columbia Nursing Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Klebanow & Associates 5500 Knoll North Drive #370 Rehabilitation Center of Howard County 8821 Columbia 100 Parkway Columbia, MD 21045 6334 Cedar Lane 6350 Stevens Forest Road #102 Columbia, MD 21045 410-884-7831 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21046 410-997-6400 410-531-5300 443-367-4700 Natasha A. Sandy, M.D. PULMONOLOGY Columbia Medical Practice INTERNAL MEDICINE ONCOLOGY Dean W. Meadows, M.D. 5450 Knoll North Drive #160 Cecily Marie L. Agcaoili, M.D. Tejaswi R. Sastry, M.D. Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Columbia, MD 21045 Maryland Primary Care Physicians Maryland Oncology Hematology Associates 410-964-8505 11055 Little Patuxent Parkway #104 10710 Charter Drive Suite G020 10710 Charter Drive #310 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 Columbia, MD 21044 410-740-2900 410-964-2212 410-997-5944

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Only three sections remain! Whether to show your support for the hospital, honor a relative or friend, or memorialize someone special, an engraved paving stone is a wonderful way to preserve a lasting legacy. A limited number of these special 16"x 8" pavers are available for sale for $1,000. Proceeds go toward the creation of the hospital’s new Entry Plaza, where your elegant paving stone will be displayed. To purchase, visit www.hcgh.org/content/ entryplazacampaign.htm or call 410-740-7840. 2O11 calendar...... of Events: May June CUTS Against Cancer Cut-a-thon – New Date & Location! Howard County Relay for Life Sunday, May 15/ 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Free. Friday, June 3/ 6:30 p.m.– Saturday, June 4/ 8 a.m. Medical Pavilion at Howard County Hammond High School Haircuts, manicures, seated massages, raffles, auction items and more For more information, call 410-781-4316 or visit www.howardrfl.com. to benefit the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center. For details, contact Pam: 410-381-2440, email [email protected], or visit www.hcgh.org/cac. Healthy Howard Day Sunday, June 5/ 10 a.m.–3 p.m. HCGH Joint Academy Fitness Walk Centennial Park Saturday, May 21/ registration at 8:30 a.m. Healthy Howard Day promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle while The Mall in Columbia highlighting the many activities and programs available that support wellness Past HCGH Joint Academy patients and recent graduates are invited to efforts in our schools, workplaces and community. take part in a walk to celebrate how far you have progressed. To register, call 410-730-8696. For more information, visit www.hcgh.org. Columbia Festival of the Arts 2011 Season Friday, June 10– Saturday, June 25 Fitness and Sports Medicine Clinic Ticketed events, held at various locations throughout Columbia, include the Saturday, May 21/ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. free LakeFest Weekend, Manhattan Transfer, Ed Asner as FDR and comedian Center Court across from the fountain in The Mall in Columbia Paula Poundstone. For more info, visit www.columbiafestival.com. Talk with our physician experts; participate in our screenings including feet, ankles/knees, spine and shoulders, pain, and osteoporosis; visit our booths; Free LakeFest Weekend learn fitness tips and ways to incorporate more movement into your life. Friday, June 10– Monday, June 13 Columbia Town Center/Lakefront in Columbia 21st Annual Benefit Golf Classic Features MarchFourth Marching Band and Wise Fool New Mexico Monday, May 23/ registration at 10:30 a.m., Lunch: 11 a.m., Tee time: noon Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City All proceeds from our Annual Benefit Golf Classic will benefit HCGH. Register August now to secure your tee time by calling the Howard Hospital Foundation Howard County Fair at 410 -740 -7840. Saturday, August 6– Saturday, August 13 Howard County Fair Grounds Please come visit us at the Howard County Fair.

For a complete listing of all the Howard County General Hospital events, please visit www.hcgh.org.