WVolume 11,ellness No. 1 • Spring 2007 matters CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Giving Matters Volunteers Making A Difference Your Donations at Work

Image Guided Sinus Surgery Anger Management Letter from the President

Dear Friends,

In April, we will recognize the contributions of a group of very special people— people who have dedicated themselves to helping others, not for pay or recognition, but for the satisfaction of knowing they have made a difference. Our volunteers are an integral part of the Howard County General Hospital family. We depend on see- ing them in the gift shop, at the information desk, in the consignment shop, on patient floors, in the Emergency Department, in the Pharmacy and in the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, as well as in many other areas of the hospital. Did you know that our volunteer program has more than 500 volunteers, who, during this past year, worked in excess of 45,000 hours? This translates into a cost saving for the hospital of over $1,000,000, each year. To all of our volunteers, some of who are pictured on the front cover, please accept my sincerest thanks and admiration. There is another category of volunteers that I also want to recognize and whose efforts are not recog- nized in the previous paragraph; I call them the unsung heroes-they are the members of our board of trustees and board and professional staff committees who donate endless hours of their time to our hospital. They are our volunteer nurses, whose work gained them a Volunteer Group of the Year award from the Daily Record. They are also the hundreds of people from many organizations and companies throughout the county who staff our Symphony of Lights every night. They are the salons and spas in our community who donate their services to the patients at the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, and they are the people who help at our health fairs. The list goes on and on. This past year there were more than 1,200 people from the commu- nity who volunteered their time to benefit our patients, the hospital and fellow Howard Countians. I express my appreciation and that of our patients and staff to each and every volunteer, no matter what the extent of your involvement; you make a very positive difference to the lives of others. In this issue of Wellness Matters, there is a section called Giving Matters where we list our financial donors for the past year. Without the financial support of our community, Howard County General could not continue to grow to meet the needs of the community. Funds raised have gone toward renovating clinical areas, purchasing the latest technology, and expanding our programs and facilities. We thank you for your support, and will continue to need the financial support of our community, more than ever, in the coming months as we begin implementation of our major campus development plan to include the construction of a new all-private room patient tower. I would also call your attention to the enclosed special insert on preparing for the flu pandemic. Howard County General Hospital worked closely with the Howard County Health Department and the Horizon Foundation to develop this important information piece in order to help you be prepared to care for your families and friends in the event of a catastrophic flu pandemic. Finally, I would like to congratulate our new county executive Ken Ulman and the newly elected members of the Howard County Council, Ms. Courtney Watson, Mr. Calvin Ball, Ms. Jen Terrasa, Ms. Mary Kay Sigaty, and Mr. Greg Fox. We look forward to working closely with them, and you, to ensure the good health of our community. Sincerely,

Victor A. Broccolino President and CEO Howard County General Hospital

2 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Wellness

6 Why Your Bad Mood is Bad News for Your Heart Understand the potentially harmful side effects of anger. 7 Spinal Lumbar Fusion Surgery Learn how spinal lumbar fusion surgery can help treat pinched nerves and sliding spinal discs. FOCUS THIS ISSUE 8 The Art of Communicating A Sigh of Relief for Using sign language to understand your baby. 9 Giving Matters Sinus Sufferers Recognizing those who support HCGH Image guided sinus surgery provides doctors in countless ways. with a detailed view that benefits you. 13 Wellness Classes Classes from Maybe Baby to Aging Well and everything in between to keep you healthy. WVolume 11,ellness No. 1 • Spring 2007 matters 4 CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Giving Matters 18 Hospital News Volunteers Making Learn what’s new at HCGH. A Difference Your Donations at Work 19 On the Board Meet our board members—an important resource to us and our community.

Image Guided 20 Mark Your Calendars Sinus Surgery Anger Management

On the front cover: Some of the more than 500 HCGH volunteers.

Wellness Matters • Volume 11, No. 1

Wellness Matters is published quarterly by Howard County General Hospital, a private, not-for-profit, health care provider, and a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.Your physician should be consulted in regard to matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of your family. Please direct questions and comments regarding Wellness Matters to the Public Relations Department at 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044-2912, 410-740-7810. Hospital Information: 410-740-7890;TDD: 410-740-7990; www.hcgh.org.

Public Relations BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Patton, director Writing/Editing Beverly J.White-Seals, Chair Miriam F. Dubin Howard County General Hospital, Inc. Bonnie Heneson Communications W. Brian McGowan, Vice Chair, H. Elizabeth Horowitz Victor A. Broccolino, president/CEO Interim Treasurer Edward J. Lee, M.D.* Design Howard Hospital Foundation Ann B. Mech, J.D., R.N., Harry L. Lundy Fredlund & Company Evelyn T. Bolduc, chair Secretary Robert T. Manfuso Custom Photography Vivian C. Bailey** Ronald R. Peterson* Howard County General Hospital Professional Staff Jill Myers Evelyn T. Bolduc Alton J. Scavo Michael E. Silverman, M.D., president Victor A. Broccolino* Henry M. Seidel, M.D. Volunteer Auxiliary Adinarayana Divakaruni, M.D. Michael E. Silverman, M.D.* Alicia Slahetka, president George L. Doetsch, Jr.

*Ex-Officio Trustee **Trustee Emeritus

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 3 A New Look at Sinus Surgery If you have nasal polyps or are a chronic sinusitis sufferer—having sinus infections frequently that do not always respond to antibiotics—image guided sinus surgery may be a safer and more effective treatment option for you.

Image guided sinus surgery is an advance in the Health Term complex treatment of sinus related conditions. Glossary Using diagnostic images, physicians are provided with CT Scan: A computed a road map of your intricate sinus passages to guide them tomography (CT) scan uses through your surgery. According to Dr. Howard Hessan, X-rays to make highly detailed an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) on staff computerized pictures (images) of structures inside of the body. at Howard County General Hospital, prior to surgery, you have The CT scanner sends X-ray a detailed CT Scan taken of your skull and sinuses. This CT pulses through the body area Scan is used to create a computerized model of your sinuses. being studied. Each pulse lasts Then, during surgery, the surgeon’s instruments are connected to the less than a second and takes a picture of a thin slice of the area. computer and a reconstructed model of the skull and sinuses from your CT Scan is projected on a video monitor. The image acts as a map for Sinusitis: An inflammation of the surgeon to follow and track the surgical instruments in relationship one or more of the sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts less than to the nasal and skull structures in real time during surgery. six to eight weeks, or occurs less Because the sinuses are adjacent to than four times a year. Chronic your eyes and brain, a surgeon must be sinusitis is a persistent disease of very aware of your anatomical features when more than eight weeks’ duration, operating. “This technology allows the surgeon or more than four episodes of infection per year. to operate in areas that physicians once may have avoided,” notes Dr. Hessan. Nasal Polyps: Growths within Dr. Howard “Image guided sinus surgery the lining of the nose or sinuses Hessan most often seen in people with gives surgeons chronic allergies.The growths another tool can reduce airflow in the to help make surgery safer nasal passages, create chronic and more thorough and congestion, runny nose and postnasal drip, as well as a therefore effective— diminished sense of smell, particularly in patients Otolaryngologist headaches, and snoring. with extensive disease

4 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL or those with unusual anatomical problems or anatomy that has been changed by previous surgeries. This technique also reduces the risks of sinus surgery complications, though fairly uncommon, of eye or brain injury or blindness.” Sinus surgery is generally indicated in those patients who have continuing problems with their sinuses despite treatment with medications and other non-surgical therapies. The decision to proceed with surgery is often a quality of life decision for patients who have gotten to a point that they no longer want to live with constant or frequent sinus symptoms. “In general, image guided sinus surgery is well tolerated as an out- patient,” notes Dr. Hessan. “There is no post-operative bruising or swelling and long-term success rates range around 90 percent.” For a referral to an otolaryngolo- gist on staff at Howard County General Hospital, visit www.hcgh.org or call 410-740-7750.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 5 Moving Through Anger Wednesdays beginning March 7 6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn to channel your anger into a positive force.This four-week he torture of bumper-to-bumper traffic. interactive course will help you to Telemarketer phone calls. Long lines at the identify what triggers your anger and grocery store. There are numerous moments give you techniques to manage it. throughout the day that can drive you mad. $25. HCGH Wellness Center. TWhile getting irritated and angry is a normal What reaction, there is a price to pay for your bad Dr. Alex mood. Dr. Alex Chudnovsky, a cardiologist on Can You Do? Chudnovsky staff at Howard County General Hospital, warns It’s hard to imagine never getting that anger takes a toll on you physically. angry when something irks you. “However, research shows that anger’s Why is Anger so Toxic? physical effects can be long lasting— According to the American Heart increasing your risk not only for heart Association (AHA), men who explode with anger attack and stroke, but also for high or have a strong negative outlook are more likely blood pressure, depression, heart Cardiologist to develop an irregular heart rhythm. disease and digestive problems. People Men aren’t the only ones taking a beating for need to recognize the symptoms and Dr. Harry Li letting their anger get the best of them. AHA learn to manage their anger,” says studies show teens who don’t manage their anger Dr. Harry Li, an internist on staff at are at higher risk for weight gain. “This resulting HCGH. weight gain can lead to a higher risk of To help you recognize and cardiovascular disease at a younger age,” says Dr. manage your anger, HCGH offers Chudnovsky. “Anger is a health risk for men and the Moving Through Anger program women of all ages. Anger affects the blood spotlighted above. In addition, a free Internist vessel’s ability to respond to changes in blood Healing Laughter class will be held on flow. When the ability for your blood vessels to February 27 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the HCGH expand or contract becomes impaired, it can Wellness Center. For more information about either increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.” of these wellness events, fees or to register, call 410-740-7601. Why Your BAD MOOD IS BAD NEWS FOR YOUR heart 6 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Chronic Back Pain? ChronicChronicLumbar Fusion Surgery BackBack May Be an Option Pain?Pain? for You

What is Lumbar Fusion Surgery? Lumbar fusion surgery aims to relieve pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness as well as restore nerve function and stop/prevent abnormal motion of the spine. Often performed by a neurosurgeon and an orthopedist, this surgery involves taking bone Dr. Lawrence Shin chips from your hip and placing them along your spine. Your body then heals/fuses those bones together. “We can also place pins and rods to hold these chips in place, which increases this surgery's success rate,” say Dr. Lawrence Shin, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Howard County General Hospital. “Using fusion, we can stabilize the spine, reducing the risk of future spinal disc ruptures or bone spurs.” What are the reasons for having lumbar fusion surgery? Orthopedic Surgeon According to the American Association of Neurological Surgery, the most common reason for having this surgery is leg pain or sciatica—pain that may result from a herniated lumbar disc that puts pressure on one or more of the spinal nerves. “In addition to pinched nerves, this surgery is used to treat spondylolisthesis, a condition where one of your vertebra has slipped forward over another,” says Dr. Shin. “If the vertebra continues to move back and forth, your spinal nerves may be affected, and you may experience leg pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness. In order to prevent the vertebra movement, your physician may recommend spinal fusion surgery.” What are the risks associated with this surgery? “With this being major surgery, you will be hospitalized for three to four days,” says Dr. Shin. “Following surgery, you will undergo physical therapy. Hospital social workers can coordinate the transition between hospital and home as well as assist those patients who may need to go to a rehabilitation facility until they feel they are physically stable. The length and difficulty of recuperation depends greatly on your age.” Who Should Have This Surgery? “While this surgery helps people suffering from back problems,” say Dr. Shin, “it is really for people who have back problems that cannot be solved any other way. We try to exhaust all other possible treatments before proceeding with this kind of surgery.” Generally, lumbar spine problems initially are treated conservatively with medication, cortisone injections, and physical therapy. If low back pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs persists, some patients may be recommended for lumbar spine fusion surgery. For a referral to an orthopedist on staff at HCGH, call 410-740-7750 or visit www.hcgh.org.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 7 The Art of Communication: Using Sign Language to Understand Your Infant

While sign language has been used for years to communicate with the deaf, more and more parents are looking into using sign language to help their infants communicate regardless of their hearing.

Using simple gestures, babies as young as eight months old are signing gestures for words like “food” or “milk.” According to a study published in 2000 in the “Journal of Nonverbal Behavior” and funded by the National Institutes of

Dr. Susan Lee Child Health and Human Development, the more signs the children learned, the larger their vocabularies were by age 2. “While that is certainly a benefit,” says Dr. Susan Lee, a pediatrician on staff at Howard County General Hospital, “the main focus of signing is to foster a smooth interaction Pediatrician between parent and child. While signing is not a replacement for using your voice when communicating with your child, it’s another tool for parents when communicating with their infants. By enabling a child to use gestures to communicate wants and needs, parents are able to feel more secure and confident that they understand what their child is trying to express.” To help parents utilize sign language when communicating with their infants, Howard County General Hospital is hosting a two-session baby sign language class on March 24 and March 31, or April 25 and May 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon at the hospital’s Wellness Center. Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information about this class or to register, call 410-740-7601.

8 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Philanthropy in Review

givingmatters Dear Friends: Helping Hands I am extremely grateful for our Howard County General Hospital’s community's philanthropic support of Volunteer Auxiliary Howard County General Hospital. Howard County’s dramatic population growth will More than 1,000 helping hands require increased support in the near future. are dedicated to Howard County To respond to the growing demand for General Hospital Volunteer health care services for an expanding population, HCGH will begin an expansion Auxiliary. With a membership of and renovation project, the Campus more than 500, this group donates Development Project, expected to exceed a a total of 45,000 hours each year cost of $85 million. It is critical that every member of our resulting in a savings to the hospital community participates in this project by contributing to the Howard Hospital Foundation. HCGH is the community hospital of in excess of $1 million. By holding all who live and work in Howard County. Each of us must share in numerous fundraisers each year, the responsibility to secure state-of-the-art health care for all. including the Garden of Lights, and uniform, jewelry and I congratulate the donors recognized in this issue of Giving book sales, as well as generating profit from their upscale Matters who have supported our growth through contributions consignment store, Rave Reviews, they have helped fund from July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. I sincerely thank each one for their generous gifts, and encourage all residents of many of the hospital’s major construction projects. In 2001, Howard County to follow their example and give generously to the Auxiliary donated $250,000 toward the Master Facility support the Campus Development Project. Project to expand and renovate the Emergency Department, Sincerely, Maternity Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Recently, the Auxilliary pledged an additional $300,000 toward the upcoming Campus Development Plan. “We are very excited to be an integral part of the Evelyn T. Bolduc Chair Campus Development Plan,” says Alicia Slahetka, president Howard Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees of the Volunteer Auxiliary. “The volunteers are passionate about giving of their time to raise funds for the hospital. We are just thrilled to support this new direction for Welcome to the New Howard County General Hospital.” Foundation Vice President F. Graham Lee has been appointed Vice President of Development for the Howard Hospital Foundation.With more than 25 years of experience including fundraising, planned giving and development, Mr. Lee is leading a comprehensive fundraising and development program for Howard County General Hospital. A graduate of Campbell University, Mr. Lee began his career in fundraising with Boy Scouts of America in North Carolina. From there, he has held development positions in various organizations, including St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, Shore Health System, Duke University Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Foundation, and most recently, president of Mid-Shore Community Foundation in Easton, Maryland. In addition, Mr. Lee is a long-time member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), where he serves on the Foundation's board of directors. He is also active in Rotary International.

Howard County General Hospital • GIVING MATTERS 2007 Howard Hospital Foundation recognizes the generous support of individuals, organizations and corporations who have given to the hospital between July 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006. Howard County General Hospital is grateful for each and every contribution, however, only the names of those who have given more than $250 are published here.

*Includes Campus Development Plan Gifts/Pledges of $10,000 Johns Hopkins Medicine Mackenzie Commercial Real Estate Susan and Stanley Podlasek pledge or pledge payment. and above Cathy and Chip Lundy Services Provident Bank of Maryland** **Includes Master Facility Plan pledge or Baltimore Sun Mary and E. Randolph Marriner** Marshall Erdman & Associates Resurrection - St. Paul School, Inc. pledge payment BP Solar Maryland Oncology & Hematology, PA Maryland Endocrine, P.A. Edward Riaboy, M.D. Claudia Mayer Breast Cancer Donna and Stanley L. Merson Maryland Primary Care Physicians, William Rinaca Gifts/Pledges of $3,000,000 Foundation Nordstrom LLC* May Ruth and Henry Seidel, M.D. and above The Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Creig Northrop & The Northrop Maryland Surgeons, PA Matthew Silver, M.D. Howard County Government* Family Foundation, Inc. Team,P.C. McKesson Health Systems Southern Mechanical, Inc. Elizabeth and Peter Hibbard** Janet and Harry Oken, M.D.** Miles & Stockbridge Foundation, Inc. SunTrust Leasing Corporation Gifts/Pledges of $2,000,000 Johns Hopkins Health Systems Eileen and David Powell** Sreedevi and Siddhartha Murthy Elaine and Joseph Welkie, Jr. and above Kaiser Permanente Mary E.Aichelmann, M.D. and Judy and William Munn** Thomas Winstead The Rouse Company Foundation* Koren Family Foundation Fund of the J.Miles Reidy Christopher Myers Shirley Wolock Columbia Foundation Leslie and Alan Rifkin Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gifts/Pledges of $500,000 Amy Lechter-Siegel Samuel G. Rose Gibber, P.A. Gifts/Pledges of $1,000 and above and above Moira Mattingley and Jeffrey Leco Lucy and Winstead Rouse Next Generation MRI Diane and Robert Altieri W.R. Grace Foundation, Inc.* LEEGIN Creative Leather Sleep Services of America, Inc. Nightmare Graphics, Inc. Anne and George Barker Products, Inc. Sodexho, Inc. Ann McBride and Edward M. Norton BGE Home Products & Services Gifts/Pledges of $300,000 Manekin, LLC** The THS Company NVR, Inc./Ryan Homes Lucille and Jay Blackman** and above MICROS Systems, Inc.** Julie and James Young* Panache Papers Suzanne and John Brinkley Howard County General Hospital Mid-Atlantic Development** Patient First Corporation Phyllis P.Campbell, M.D. Auxiliary* One Call Concepts, Inc.** Gifts/Pledges of $2,500 and above Patriot Homes Carrollton Bank U.S. Foodservice* Robert Orndorff, Jr.** Advanced Concepts, Inc. Pfizer Inc. Commercial Insurance Managers, Inc. Elizabeth and Ronald R. Peterson Axios, Inc. Princeton Sports & Travel Cove Electric, Inc. Gifts/Pledges of $100,000 Bruce Pfeufer** Bank of America Robey’s Choice Sandra and Joseph Cutroneo, Jr. and above Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Mary and Michael Baxter Krista and William Romer Maureen and Timothy Dell JJAM Enterprises, Inc.* Associates Patricia Bent Libby Rouse DR Systems, Inc. Migsie and Gar Richlin Foundation** Dorothy Brillantes** The Ryland Group, Inc. Mohammed R. Gheba, M.D. Gifts/Pledges of $50,000 Anne and Peter Rogers* Broadway Services, Inc. Karen and Robert Rynarzewski Glenelg Country School and above Mary and J.Thomas Scrivener* Judy Brown** Elizabeth and Stanley Salett Mary Jane and Sean Gloth The Bolduc Family Foundation, Inc.** Gayle and John Van Horn** Patricia and Thomas Buescher** Sandy Spring Bank** Kristin and Jeffrey Goldscher The Citizens National Bank* F.Jean Warthen CB Flooring, LLC Melody and John Scaldara** George T. Grace, M.D. Margaret and Wilson Hoerichs Waverly Woods Development Celebree Learning Centers Sloane, Offer,Weber & Dern LLP Barbara Grisso Charles H. Miller* Corporation** Catherine and Edward Cochran, Ph.D. Dawn and Bradley Smith Laura and Robert Haney Shirley Yang, M.D. Columbia National Real Estate April and David Tayman, D.V.M.** Marianne and Christopher Hartman Gifts/Pledges of $25,000 Finance, LLC Tele-Tector of Maryland, Inc. Joan Henry** and above Gifts/Pledges of $5,000 and above Barbara Denney US LEC of Maryland Merrillyn and Lawrence Hill H. Elizabeth and Peter Horowitz** Lynn and David Abramson** Digestive Disease Associates Emmy L. and William G.Volenick Howard High School Howard County General Hospital Debra and Steve Alms Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Webb-Mason, Inc. Anne and Jay W. Jang Professional Staff American Radiology Services, Inc. Company, LLC Eugene Willis, M.D.** Marilyn and Randy Kawamura Richard Lombardo* Atlantic Builders Group** Elan Jewelry LTD/T/A Brighton Wilmot Sanz, Incorporated Carolyn and Michael Kelemen, M.D. Katharine Voss and Robert Manfuso** Vivian Bailey Collections by Alli Elizabeth and William Winstead Phyllis and Lawrence Kroger Edward Norton Audrey Benford Everett & Sons Sales, Inc. Leadership Howard County Youth Christina and Don Pistorio** Bray and Scarff ez Storage Gifts/Pledges of $1,500 and above Program Hillery and Alton Scavo Central Maryland Rehab/ Stryker Faircode Associates, LLC Ron Abrams Lynn’s Day Spa, Inc Beverly and Leon Wilhide* Physiotherapy Associates Forman, Inc. Betty and E. Alexander Adams, Esq.** The Mall In Columbia Columbia Benefits Consultants, Inc. Genentech The Albright Foundation, Inc. Beverly and James Mann Gifts/Pledges of $15,000 Davis Inotek Instruments & Suzanne and Paul Gleichauf** Margaret and Henry Belcher, M.D. Phyllis Mason and above Calibration** Greystone Grill Robert Blanck, Jr. Annette and Gary McDaniels Apple Ford Jane W. and Larry D. Droppa/Thomas J. Hostetler Church, LLC Bonnie Heneson Communications, Inc. Linda and Donald Miller Blossoms of Hope Howard County Watson Foundation Howard Bank Susan Brazzel Valerie and Paul Miller Evelyn and J.P.Bolduc* Miriam and Steve Dubin** Cornelia and Thomas E. Hutt CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Meg Moon Family Fund of The The Columbia Bank** The Endeavor Agency, LLC Iron Mountain Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Columbia Foundation Constellation Energy Group, Inc.** Fretz Corporation Bach-Tuyet Tran, M.D. and Robert Therapy Milton Electric Company, Inc. Marianne Schmitt and Robert J. General Growth Properties Jeffrey Dyson Construction Company, Inc. Novotny, Larash & Grainger, P.A. Hellauer Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Peggy and Charles Ecker Peralynna Properties, Inc. JPB Enterprises, Inc.** Corporation Center Electrico, Inc. Esther and Thomas Price, III Lundy Family Foundation** Fern and J. Edward Hamel Johns Hopkins Corporate Security Betty Anne and Fred Frederick Providence Group Dessie and James Moxley, Jr. Harkins Builders, Inc. Johns Hopkins University Kari and Jeffrey George Reese and Carney, LLP Margaret and Paul Norris John & Maureen Hendricks Charitable Kimco Realty Corporation Dorothy and H.Thomas Grimes Kathleen and Robert Riedy John C. Payne, M.D., P.A.** Foundation Patricia and Donald Kirk Priscilla and Richard Lewis ROI Eligibility Services River Hill Garden Center HPV Heart, P.A. KPMG, LLP Maryland Digestive Disease Center Arlene and Warren Ross, M.D. Waverly Woods Development Sandra S. Isbister, M.D. and John B. Leach Wallace Associates, Inc. Nicole and Brad May Patricia Rouse Corporation** Isbister, Esq.** LifeStar Response of Maryland Shelley Mulitz Safeway, Inc Wells Fargo Bank Johns Hopkins Emergency Medical Lorien Health Systems Mary and J. Bart Peitz Mary Ann and Chuck Scully Services M&T Bank Pettit Family Charitable Foundation Beverly White-Seals, Esq. and Jerry Seals, M.D.**

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies for any errors or omissions and report them to the Howard Hospital Foundation at 410-740-7840.

Howard County General Hospital • GIVING MATTERS 2007 Sean Maurice Peay Revocable Living Ann and George Mech Christine Cieslowski Katherine and Mark Muedeking Sandi Smith Trust Mid-Atlantic Phyllis and Wayne Clark Kristen Mullaney Soonok Song Segami Corporation Jean and Robert Moon Columbia Dermatology Center, Inc. Jennifer and Thomas Murphy, Jr. SouthwestRE Shade Construction Co., Inc. Karen and Jeffrey Nelson Comcast Networking Concepts, Inc. SSC Enterprises, Inc. The Sun Room & Hot Tub Store Nortel Karen Compton Pamela and James Nopulos Burton Stevenson Swimfest Jeremiah O’Donovan Rebecca and Stuart Cooper Carla and Creighton Northrop Stinger Medical Triadelphia Ridge Elementary Cecilia and Peter Paizs Countertop Stop LLC Suzanne Obrecht Holly and George Stone David Tripp Delphine and Charles Peck Elizabeth and Bruce Crader Christine L. O’Brien Barry Tatar, M.D. Sharon and Robert Vigorito Lucinda and Jeffrey Peters Deep Run Elementary School Sherri and Steven O’Donnell Tatiana, Ltd. Melvyn Wahlberg James Pfefferkorn Francis Donovan Joseph Owcarz Sharon and Richard Thompson Norma and George Walgrove Gina Pohler Karen and Douglas Douglas, Jr. Par Excellence Systems, Inc. Toby’s Dinner Theater of Columbia Waverly Real Estate Group, LLC Potomac Financial Advisors, LLC Susan and Raymond Drapkin, M.D. Margaret and John Picciotto Town & Country Dental Health Diana and Glenn Wilson The Reuwer Family Charitable Mary Ellen Duncan Janet and William Prince Associates Foundation, Inc. Eastern Savings Bank Professional Benefits Solutions, Inc. T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Gifts/Pledges of $500 and above April and Lonnie Robbins Drs. Esposito, Mayer, Hogan & Marianne and Stephan Pulio Services The Alcon Foundation, Inc. Roots Market Associates Deanne Reese Janice and Samuel Ulan ALLCARE of Maryland, LLC Teresa and Henry Rosas, M.D. Event Consulting & Management Margaret and F.J.Reese Elizabeth and Stephen Valenti, M.D. Bank of America United Way Katherine Rouse Joanne and Ronald Eyre Katherine and Howard Rensin Robin and Jay Varon Campaign Sally Beauty Company, Inc. Joanne and J.F.Felton, D.D.S. Riccobene Central Services, Inc. Jean Halle and Behzad Vaziri Felicia Bennett Kelly and Franco Saglimbeni Paula and David Forman Janet and James Robey The Vertical Connection Stacy and John Bolduc Seville Barber & Beauty Supply, Inc. Rhea and Harold Fox Joseph P.Romanoski Vicar Operating Inc. dba VCA Antech Elizabeth and John Bond, Jr. Valerie and G. Daniel Shealer, Jr. FormFast, Inc. Salon Mehment, Inc. Debra and Casey Welch Bridget Borish Sheehy Auto Stores Maria and Charles Gamper Sanderson Contracting The Wicklein Group LLC Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Valerie and Harold Sheinbach Mary and Paul Glagola Jennifer and Joseph Sclafani Marcia Witten Kelly and Dino Broccolino Antoinette and William Shively Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Seiken & Atkin,APLC Wendy and Bruce Wolock Janis and Richard Burch Melissa and Walter Shown Pamela and Andrew Goresh Self-Funding Administrators Cindy and Gordon Wright Beverly Carrigan Laura and Lawrence Sorkin, M.D. Kimberly and Brian Gorman Sandra and Isaac Shafran Young School Community Association Jean and Robert Christy Faith and Richard Speizman Beth and Jordan Grable Susan and Kevin Shea Bobbi Young Catherine Clifford Stat Medestat Beverly Graham Jerry Sheinbach George Yuhas Mary Catherine Cochran State Farm Insurance Companies Rebecca and David Gruber/ Marianne Shultz The Columbia Triathalon Assn., Inc. Nancy Tartt T. Rowe Price Program for Gail and Miles Smith (continued on next page) Marsha and Michael Cox Sheila and William Tempchin Charitable Giving Pamela and Edward Smith Debbie and Thomas Daskaloff** Dolores and Robert Van Ingen Harley-Davidson/Buell Meg and Dan Dawes Verizon Deborah Harris Carolyn and Michael Devlin Vintage Security, LLC Heartlands Senior Living Village Camilla and John Duffy Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Hinkle-Albert Enterprises, Inc. Nuala and Stephen Duffy Patricia and E. David Walter, Jr. Holly Huntley Theresa and David Eberhardt Washington Post Ken Ingersoll Mary and Clarence Edmondson Mary and Earl Weisman Alan Jacobs Carol and Lance Ernst Margaret and John West, III JAI Vashno Mata, Inc. dba Absolutely First Presbyterian Church of Howard Wilde Lake High School Wine or Spirits County Mark Wood Theodore Johnson Hansine B. Fisher & Associates, Inc. Beth and Gerald Woolaver Barbara and Scott Kapinos Beth and Steven Geller, M.D.** Yoga Center of Columbia,LLC Ruth Keegan Hilton Gluck Annette Kellermann Mary and Kingdon Gould, Jr. Gifts/Pledges of $250 and above Kenwood Kitchens Phyllis and Gerald Greenbaum AAA Travel Agency Kidz Konvention HCE, Inc. And Sew It Goes Suzanne and Richard Kinnard, M.D. HCR ManorCare Anderson Dealer Products Kiwanis Club Of Columbia Deanna Hearle Carole and Ronald Asbury Sheldon S. Kramer & Associates Henneman & Associates, LLC Ascend One Ann and Steven Leaf Hillmuth Certified Automotive Inc. Marjorie Austin M. Jennifer and Stephen Lee Beth Coale Hooper Automobile Protection Corporation Susan and Seth Lee Lola Hoover, M.D. Rosemary and John Beakes Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. Howard Community College Betz, Goldman, Clearfield & Ocampo, Claire Fraser and Stephen Liggett Kathleen and Steven Joss LLP CPA’s Walter Lohr Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City Glen Birch Georgia and Hugh Lovette Foundation Courtney Blair Nora and John MacLaughlin Elaine and Sheldon Kramer Kathleen and Byron Bonebreak, Jr., MacLeod Associates, Ltd. Alison and Nicholas Lally D.D.S. Mary Hogan, M.D. and Michael G. Paul Latta Boscov’s East Travel Macon, M.D. Melissa and Allan Leffler, M.D. Joyce and Brian Boy Kerry Owens and Victor Madrid,M.D. Michelle and Jerry Levine, M.D. Sonja and Patrick Boyce Magnadyne Corporation Jean and Rogers Lewis, M.D. Susan and William Boyd, D.V.M. Ann and Thomas Martel Robey’s Choice: A Horse with a Carol and Charles Long Rachel Buehler Lauren and William Mayer, M.D. Fundraising Streak Long & Foster Real Estate Mercedes and Howard Buescher McCormick and Company, Inc Long Reach Community Association, Laura Burns-Heffner Denise and Kevin E. McGovern, M.D. Former County Executive James N. Robey and HCGH Trustee Inc. Carpets by Denny Lee Inc. Terri and Stephen McLean Robert T. Manfuso with “Robey’s Choice.” Mr. Manfuso’s Martek Biosciences Corporation William Carter, Jr. Sheila and James McManus Chanceland Farm donated $4,500 from the sale of the yearling Maryland Health Enterprises, Inc. Angela Cassagnol Lucinda and Mark Michell to the HCGH Campus Development Project in recognition of Maryland Spine & Sports Medicine Carol and Creston Cathcart Mid-Atlantic Development Systems Mr. Robey’s service to the county. Stacy and Gregory Mayer Chesapeake Oncology-Hematology Darlene and Henry Miller, Ph.D. Joseph McFarland Associates, P.A. Sherri and S. Kevin Mills

Howard County General Hospital • GIVING MATTERS 2007 (continued from previous page) * Denotes new member 2006 MEMORIAL GIFTS were ** Includes Bequest received by the Howard Hospital Foundation to remember the A Full Philanthropic Plate FUNDRAISING EVENTS offer following people: additional opportunities for the Anna Abromaitis When Jon Hinkle started managing the Ellicott City community to support our Richard Barnes hospital. We are proud to Italo Broccolino Outback Steakhouse, his to-do list included finding a charity recognize them here. Mary Ellen Carter for the restaurant to support. He chose an organization he felt Rev. Frank P.Dawson, Jr. RAISED OVER $300,000 Leota Donaldson had an impact on everyone who lived and worked in Howard Movie Premier–The Painted Veil Nicholas W. Dubbs County…Howard County General Hospital. Symphony of Lights Dale Dudley Ardis D. Duke “I believe in Howard County General Hospital. My son RAISED $100,000 - $200,000 Constance Ginakes was born there and my family lives in Howard County. At the Annual Benefit Golf Classic James William Hagen Benjamin H. Hall time, the hospital was undergoing the Emergency Department RAISED $61,000 - $100,000 Hannah Elizabeth Hall and Labor and Delivery expansion—it was a natural for us to Kicks Against Breast Cancer Mary Mulhollem Matthew Joseph Jang want to be a part of it,” says Mr. Hinkle. For years, Mr. Hinkle RAISED UP TO $60,000 Kailyn Jones and Outback provided fundraising opportunities and pro-bono Cuts Against Cancer Patrick Kelley Saturday Soiree (Esmond Party) Timothy P.Kelly catering to Howard County General Hospital. Fretz Corporation Clara Lechter In 2002, Mr. Hinkle and his friend David Albert struck Riverhill Garden Center Holiday Linda Long Design Show Truman A. Long out on their own—forming the company Hinkle-Albert Elizabeth Mattison Enterprises, Inc. Today, they own and operate three restaurants Members of the LEADERSHIP Howard Merson, Jr. COUNCIL have contributed Robert Mooney in Howard County, Maryland as well as Virginia. Along with $100,000 or more to the Howard Susan Theresa O’Neal their entrepreneurial spirit, they continue to carry the giving Hospital Foundation. We are Frances E. Phillips proud to recognize: Patricia Putman spirit of philanthropy. American Radiology Services, Inc. Helen J. Roman Their restaurant currently provides the staffing and Apple Ford Marcia Mueller Rosenberg Bank of America Kimberly Ruzickova catering, at no charge to the hospital, for the Howard Hospital The Bolduc Family Foundation, Inc. John David Saylor Foundation’s Dazzle Dash kick-off to the Symphony of Shirley Bossom * ** Valerie J. Serio The Citizens National Bank Martin D. Stein Lights—an event that typically draws more than 2,500 people. Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Daniel J. Stretmater In the spring, they donate breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the Harkins Builders, Inc. Doris S.Thompson Margaret and Wilson Hoerichs Chin Tran nearly 400 participants in the Howard County General H. Elizabeth and Peter Horowitz Carol Trimble Hospital Benefit Golf Classic. Howard County General Hospital Stella Uchacz Professional Staff Karen Vajo “I believe in the partnership concept of giving back to my HCGH Volunteer Auxiliary Gloria J.Webster community,” notes Mr. Hinkle. “We have continued our rela- JJAM Enterprises, Inc. * Pearl Wolfson Lundy Family Foundation tionship with Howard County General Hospital, and, as we Robert T. Manfuso In-kind gifts were donated by the grow as a company, our contributions will increase as well.” Charles H. Miller * following companies: Dessie and James R. Moxley, Jr. Apple Ford David A. Paul, M.D. Bank of America John C. Payne, M.D., P.A. Comcast Christine and Don Pistorio Eddy’s Welding, Inc. Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Eggspectation The Rouse Company Foundation FOX 45 WBFF-TV The Ryland Group, Inc. Greystone Grill Hillery and Alton J. Scavo Kohl’s Department Store U.S. Foodservice Patuxent Publishing Company F.Jean Warthen * ** Robert T. Manfuso Wells Fargo Bank Safeway Food & Drug W.R. Grace Foundation Sleep Services of America, Inc. The Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Sun The Business Monthly Trapeze Restaurant Tersiguel’s WLIF Baltimore—CBS Radio

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies for any errors or omissions and report them to the Howard Hospital Foundation at 410-740-7840. Jon Hinkle (left) with partner David Albert support HCGH’s continued growth.

Howard County General Hospital • GIVING MATTERS 2007 Wellness Special events HEART MATTERS spring 2007 February 21 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $25. Activities include cholesterol test with specific information regarding HDL, LDL, and triglyceride levels; blood pressure screening; and height and weight measurements. Registration is required. TOPIC OF CANCER Healthy Lifestyles April 17, 2–4 p.m. or April 19, 5–7 p.m. Prostate cancer screening, including PSA blood test.Central Maryland Rehabilitation Center. $15. FIRST AID RECONNECTING TO YOUR Learn to effectively assess and WELL-BEING Colorectal Kits—Available during the screenings as well as at the Wellness treat a wide range of ailments Our well-being is the result of the Center from April 16–20, noon to 5 p.m. $7. in emergencies. Lecture and many aspects of our lives. Learn SKIN CANCER SCREENING hands-on training. Receive a new ways to make conscious

May 15 or May 17, 5–7 p.m. Due to time required to perform a full-body exam, three-year National Safety Council choices to bring more balance into 850-3137 (long distance only, please) the dermatologist will be able to examine one or two areas of concern. certification. February 24, your life and promote your well- Central Maryland Rehabilitation Center. Free. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $60 (includes book). being. March 29, 7–9 p.m. Free. WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE TAKE A WALK IN THE WOODS REFRESHER WITH HENRY DAVID THOREAU Improving With Age Women who completed our Spending time in nature is one women’s self-defense course will way we can bring solace into our BE SEATED AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM review and develop the skills they busy lives. Henry David Thoreau Ongoing seated fitness program challenged us to get in tune with American Association of Retired learned. March 17, 9–11 a.m. $30. geared to adults age 50 and older. the independent web of life of Persons’(AARP) Driver Safety HEALING LAUGHTER Through gentle movements, increase which we are a part. This retreat Program is a classroom refresher Laughter and wellness go together. your range of motion and build is designed to help you reflect on program designed to meet the Learn how to lower your blood muscle strength. Cosponsored with what you can learn by observing needs of older drivers. Participants pressure, promote emotional the Howard County Department of nature and develop healthy must be age 50 or older. Some healing, and strengthen your Recreation and Parks. Tuesdays and practices for balancing your life by insurance companies give a immune system by participating Thursdays, 10–10:45 a.m. Roger increasing your physical activity. discounted rate for completing in laughter exercises. Presented by Carter Recreation Center. (16 classes Bring weather-appropriate this course. Call for dates and Heather Wandell, B.A., C.L.L. beginning April 10). To register, call clothing and a drink. April 14 at times. HCGH Wellness Center. Registration is required. February 410-740-7601. $24. Roger Carter Recreation Center, or $10. 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Free. AGEWELL April 21 at Owen Brown Interfaith Ongoing senior exercise program FITNESS FUN FOR SENIORS Center. 9 a.m.–noon. $45. for people age 60 and older. Exercise to music at your own Cosponsored with Howard County pace for flexibility and fun. For Office on Aging. Available in five age 60 and older. Cosponsored locations throughout Howard with Howard County Department County. Call Barbara Miller at 410- of Recreation and Parks. Call 313-7213 for class dates, times, and 410-313-7275 for class dates and locations. time. $36. Moving Through Anger Wednesdays starting March 7 Developing Child Awareness 6:30–8:30 p.m. PEDIATRIC PREOPERATIVE Center and meet the staff. Space Controlling your anger can be hard, TOUR is limited; early registration is but you don’t have to let anger For children scheduled for advised. Call 410-884-4848 for control you. Learn to channel your outpatient surgery and their dates and times. Free. anger into a positive force.This four- families. Tours offered week interactive course will help SIBLING PREPARATION TOUR Monday–Friday, 4–6:30 p.m. and you to identify what triggers your Help siblings-to-be prepare for Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon. Call 410- anger and give you techniques to baby’s arrival. Children ages 4 to 884-4500 for information. Free. manage it. $25. 12 can tour the hospital. Early PEDIATRIC UNIT TOUR registration is advised. Call for For children ages 3 to 12 and their dates and times. Howard County parents. Visit the Children’s Care General Hospital. Free. • www.hcgh.org & registration) 410-740-7601 (general information • 410-740-7990 (TDD) 800- (online pre-registration) pre-registration is required for all programs

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 13 Improving Your Health

PRE-DIABETES: WHAT IS IT INDIVIDUALIZED DIABETES strategies to assist you Alternatives AND WHAT CAN YOU DO MANAGEMENT in achieving your goal. in the Treatment of ABOUT IT? Learn from a certified diabetes It is not necessary to Enlarged Prostate If you have been told you have pre- nurse educator how to manage your quit smoking by the diabetes or abnormal blood sugar, diabetes. For information or an first class. Eight-class Presented by urologist you are at risk for developing appointment, call 410-740-7695. session begins April 10. Frank Nezu, M.D. diabetes. This class will help you to INDIVIDUALIZED WEIGHT 7–8:30 p.m. $60. April 25, 7–8:30 p.m. understand what pre-diabetes is and LOSS COUNSELING Free how to make changes to prevent or PULMONARY For school-age children and adults, REHABILITATION delay developing actual diabetes. this program offers the participant An eight- to 12-week program March 21, 7–9 p.m. Ambulatory and cook in the family individual-

850-3137 (long distance only, please) designed to decrease the debilitating Care Center. $15. ized nutritional counseling with a symptoms of Chronic Obstructive LIVING WITH DIABETES registered dietitian. Appointments Pulmonary Disease through Johns Hopkins Education at are scheduled on Tuesdays and exercise therapy, education, and COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY Howard County General Hospital. Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and emotional support. HCGH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS A two-day program recognized by 2 p.m. $25 for a half-hour visit. Rehabilitation Services Dept. Call Exercise in a comfortable, relaxed the American Diabetes Association NUTRITION AND CANCER 410-740-7970 for information and atmosphere with friendly, know- and designed for people of all ages ledgeable exercise physiologists who Individualized, three-session appointment. with diabetes. Learn how you can also can provide personal training. counseling program with a CARDIAC REHABILITATION be an expert at managing your own Take advantage of one-on-one registered dietitian. Examines diet Phase II diabetes from presentations by an sessions with our golf physical as part of wellness. For those who A four- to 12-week program to endocrinologist, podiatrist, psycho- therapists to improve your golf wish to modify their diets to help assist cardiac patients in the early logist, diabetes nurse educator, and body, making your game more lower their risks of certain cancers recovery phase following a heart dietitian. May be covered by your powerful, efficient, and consistent. and those who are undergoing attack, angioplasty, or cardiac medical insurance. February 16 & Eliminate injuries with our “wHole- treatment for cancer. Call for dates surgery. Provides exercise, 17, March 2 & 3, March 16 & 17, In-One” Golf Body Enhancement and times. $90. education, and emotional support. April 13 & 14, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Program. Also, enjoy the many HCGH Rehabilitation Services Ambulatory Care Center. Call FREEDOM FROM SMOKING benefits of massage therapy and Dept. Call 410-740-7869 for 410-740-7695 for information. The best way to improve your acupuncture. For program details, health is to stop smoking. Our information and appointment. DIETARY COUNSELING FOR contact Central Maryland program offers support and Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase III/IV Rehabilitation Center at PEOPLE WITH DIABETES For information, call 410-740-7601. Presented by a registered dietitian, 410-312-9000. this individualized counseling program focuses on the dietary REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR PROGRAM NOW!

requirements of diabetes. Call ONLINE NOW! REGISTER 410-740-7695 for information. DIETARY COUNSELING Howard County General Hospital • Wellness Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian to discuss program registration your dietary concerns and goals including dietary requirements spring 2007 for healthier bones, high blood Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at HCGH Wellness Center. For more information about courses pressure, elevated cholesterol, or listed, call Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center unless another number is listed. Advance for those wanting to maintain a registration is required for all classes and programs. MasterCard and VISA are accepted for payment. vegetarian diet. Appointments are Make checks payable to HCGH. If a refund is requested, a $25 processing fee will be charged.There is a $25 scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays charge for all returned checks. Please note that classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $25 (general information & registration) (long distance only, please) for a half-hour visit. 410-740-7601 800-850-3137 ▼ 410-740-7990 (TDD) www.hcgh.org (online registration) 410-740-7750 (physician referral) 410-740-7601 (general information & registration) • www.hcgh.org & registration) 410-740-7601 (general information • 410-740-7990 (TDD) 800- (online pre-registration) pre-registration is required for all programs

14 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Wellness

Improving Your Health 1-4-61(eea nomto eitain w.chog(online pre-registration) • 410-740-7990 (TDD) 800- 410-740-7601 (general information & registration) • www.hcgh.org BLOOD PRESSURE spring 2007 SCREENING AND MONITORING American Heart Howard County General Hospital Association CPR Wellness Center: Wednesdays, 3–6 p.m. Ellicott City Senior ADULT, CHILD, AND February 28, March 8, Center: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 INFANT CPR March 20,April 2, or p.m. Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation April 18 CPR Across Center: First Wednesday and third 5:30–9 p.m. $48. Howard County Friday of each month, 9:15–10:45 ADULT AND March 27 American Heart Association a.m. The Mall in Columbia: CHILD CPR 6–9 p.m. $35. Family and Friends CPR for the Second Tuesday of each month, adult or child victim. This course is for the community and is not a 8–10 a.m. Western Howard County certification course. Senior Center: Second and fourth THE MALL MILERS Tuesday of each month, 9–11 a.m. Hammond High School, Columbia Walking for health program Glenwood Library: First and third April 21, 9 a.m.–noon at The Mall in Columbia. Monday of the month, 3:30–5:30 Free Cosponsored by Howard County p.m. Florence Bain Senior Center: General Hospital, area agencies, Every other Thursday of each and local businesses. Blood month, 10:30 a.m.–noon. Free. pressure screenings available the second Tuesday of each month. Call 410-730-3300 for details. Free. For Children and Teens HOME SWEET HOME SELF-DEFENSE FOR YOUNG Cancer Support Programs Children ages 9 to 12 and their WOMEN parents will learn safe and fun Learn physical and psychological ways for children to stay at home strategies of self-defense. Also DROP-IN KNITTING AND LUNCH AND LEARN alone. May 4, 6–8 p.m. $10/family. discusses concepts of self-image, CROCHETING SUPPORT Bring a bag lunch on the fourth self-esteem, and assertive GROUP FOR CANCER Friday of each month. Spring ESSENTIALS IN BABYSITTING PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS behavior. For ages 12–14 years. topics include The Role of Learn how to effectively manage February 10, 9–11 a.m. $30. Join in fellowship and fun with Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment children, create a safe other patients and survivors as we and Recovery, Yoga as Part of the environment, and apply KIDS SELF-DEFENSE learn to knit and crochet. Bring Healing Process, Wigging Out— emergency techniques. Certificate Children ages 8 to 12 will learn your own supplies or borrow ours. the Care and Feeding of Your of attendance provided. basic principles of safety Beginners welcome. First and third Cranial Prosthesis, What You Cosponsored with Health Quest, awareness and age-appropriate Wednesdays each month, 10:30 Should Know About HPV and Inc. February 17, March 10, April self-defense techniques. Program a.m. Free. Cervical Cancer, and New 21, or May 5, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. includes discussion, role-playing, DROP-IN CARDS AND GAMES Treatments for Prostate Cancer. $46 (includes lunch). and practice. Saturday, March 3, SUPPORT GROUP FOR Reservations required. Free. 9–11 a.m. $25. CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS please) (long distance only, 850-3137 Join fellow cancer patients and CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS survivors for a game of cards or are held at the Claudia Mayer Health Screening Cancer Resource Center. For scrabble. Second and fourth To register, call 410-740-7601 or online at www.hcgh.org. Wednesdays of March, April, and more information, visit May, 10:30 a.m. Free. www.hcgh.org and click on Podiatry Screening Stroke Screening Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource April 26, 4–6 p.m. Free. May 2, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Free. Center or call 410-740-5858. Family Hearing and Osteoporosis Screening Vision Screening May 15, 6–8:30 p.m. $35. May 1, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Free.

pre-registration is required for all programs

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 15 Ongoing Support Groups Held at the Wellness Center unless otherwise noted.

Healthy Families Cosponsored by Howard County General Hospital

MAYBE BABY? REFRESHER CHILDBIRTH PROGRAM Alcoholics Anonymous Starting a family involves preparation and For couples who have attended a previous Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 410-663-1912. planning. Our program assists you in learning childbirth program. Breathing and relaxation Al-Anon about your important choices to consider. Topics exercises are practiced. Call or go to For families and friends of alcoholics. Sundays, include lifestyle, parent www.hcgh.org for more information. 7 p.m. 410-832-7094. wellness, and health care Alateen matters. Presented by CHILDBIRTH WEEKEND For the teenager who has an alcoholic Expectant couples will learn about friend or family member. Sundays, 7 p.m. OB/GYN Christina 1-888-4AL-ANON. childbirth preparation over a two- Chandler, M.D. March 14, Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Groups 7–8:30 p.m. Free. day period during this weekend For caregivers and spouse caregivers. program. Call or go to www.hcgh.org Caregivers: First Friday of each month, 11 a.m. MAYBE BABY? for more information. Spouse caregivers: Second Tuesday of each month, Financial Planning Issues 10:30 a.m. 410-313-9744. for Prospective Parents BIRTHING CENTER TOUR Better Breathing Club May 23, 7–8:30 p.m. HCGH A preview of maternal-child services In conjunction with the American Lung Association. Meets monthly. 410-740-7803. Wellness Center. Free. available for expectant couples. Call at least eight weeks prior to due Breast Cancer Support Group BABY SIGNING Third Wednesday of each month, 7–9 p.m. and date to schedule a tour. Free. fourth Tuesday of each month, Learn basic sign language 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 410-884-4650. skills to help your baby LACTATION CLINIC Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation communicate. In this class, Prenatal breast assessment and of America Support Group you will learn 100 basic lactation clinic visits after discharge are available For those with inflammatory bowel disease and signs. For parents, grandparents, caregivers, and their friends. Meets fourth Tuesday of each month, by appointment with a certified lactation 7–8:30 p.m. 1-800-618-5583. babies up to 12 months old. A review DVD is consultant. Call 410-740-7830 for information. included in the price. March 24 & March 31 or Hospice Services of Howard County BREASTFEEDING Support for the terminally ill, their families, April 28 & May 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon. $40 per and the bereaved. 410-730-5072. Learn advantages, preparation techniques, and person or $75 per couple. Howard County Diabetes Education POSITIVE PARENTING ways to prevent and manage feeding problems. and Support Group Practical tips for successfully combining career First Tuesday of each month, 7:30–9 p.m. In this six-week interactive class, learn the skills and breastfeeding will be discussed. Taught by a Florence Bain Senior Center. For information, needed to raise a healthy, productive child, call 410-740-7695. nurse lactation consultant. Newborns welcome. including communication skills, disciplining your I Can Cope child, and managing your child’s behavior, self- For prenatal and postnatal couples. Call or go to For those with cancer and their families. esteem, and more. Wednesdays beginning April www.hcgh.org for more information. 1-888-535-4555, x908. 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free. Look Good Feel Better INFANT CARE Third Monday of each month. Claudia PRENATAL CLASS FOR YOUR EARLY Two-part course designed to prepare parents, Mayer Cancer Resource Center. PREGNANCY grandparents, and caregivers for the care of an 410-781-4316. For parents-to-be in the first three months of infant. Lecture, group discussion, and hands-on Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group pregnancy. Learn about the early stages of practice are used to enhance learning. Topics Cosponsored with the American Cancer Society. pregnancy and understand the physical changes, include newborn appearance, feeding, sleeping, Third Thursday of each month, 7–9:30 p.m. your baby’s growth, and easy ways you can crying, signs of illness, care of the newborn, and 410-461-3459. support your pregnancy. March 28, 7–9 p.m. Free. parenting roles. Newborns welcome. Call or go Maryland Apraxia of Speech Second Sunday of each month, 2–5 p.m. HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK to www.hcgh.org for more information. $50 per 410-480-0745. Learn successful techniques that can quickly person/$75 per couple. Narcotics Anonymous soothe your crying newborn baby and promote a 1-800-317-3222. more restful sleep for your infant. Endorsed by Nicotine Anonymous the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parent kits 410-964-2180. Overeaters Anonymous are included. March 7 or April 5, 7–9 p.m. $50 per Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 410-963-2102. couple. MATERNAL CHILD CLASSES Rising Hope Support Group PREPARED CHILDBIRTH PROGRAM class information and registration forms are For parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. HCGH. First Monday Five-part program to prepare for the birth of your available by calling of each month, 7:30 p.m. 410-740-7845. baby. Call or go to www.hcgh.org for more 410-740-7601 or online at WomenHeart, the National Coalition information. www.hcgh.org. of Women with Heart Disease Third Wednesday of each month, 7:30–9:30 p.m. 301-776-3057. pre-registration is required for all programs Support group information is subject to change. Before attending a meeting, verify information 16 Wellness matters • spring 2007 by calling the contact number listed. Ovarian Tumors that Are hopkinshappenings Neither Fish Nor Fowl

The growth on Stephanie Garagozzo’s ovary made its Kurman’s non-alarmist approach began to ease presence known four years ago when the New Jersey Garagozzo’s anxiety, and gynecologic oncologist Ginger internist had a routine ultrasound examination during her Gardner completed the turnaround. Gardner, who directs first pregnancy.Told that the mass appeared to be a minimally invasive surgery in Hopkins’ Ovarian Cancer complex but benign cyst, Garagozzo later decided to Center of Excellence, explained that “even in the have it removed. And then her fear set in. worst-case scenario, these tumors are very treatable.” “I’d never heard of a borderline ovarian tumor,” she says As with other ovarian masses, atypical tumors must be of the diagnosis on her full pathology report.“Even my staged, which usually requires a big, open laparotomy. physician friends didn’t know about it.With other tumors, Gardner, however, performed all staging biopsies borderline means that it’s likely to progress to cancer. (results were negative) and removed the remainder of I was 33 years old; my daughter wasn’t even 2. I was Garagozzo’s one ovary, the regional lymph nodes and her terrified that I wouldn’t be around to see her grow up.” appendix in a laparoscopic procedure that allowed her Garagozzo’s physician recommended removing the ovary patient to leave the hospital the next day.“Because of her right away. Instead, Garagozzo went online and found, cell type and age,” Gardner says,“we could spare her she says, that Hopkins’ director of gynecologic pathology, other ovary and her uterus,” an outcome important Robert Kurman,“is the guy for borderlines in the United not only for hormonal health and pelvic-floor support, States.” When she realized that the terminology in her but for future childbearing. pathology report didn’t match Kurman’s, she headed “From the moment I went to Hopkins,” Garagozzo says, straight for Baltimore. “I knew I’d be OK. I had the surgery in March 2005, and Kurman has spent nearly three decades characterizing my second daughter was born a year later.That is huge.” ovarian tumors (there are over 100 types, more than Call 410-955-8240 to learn more. occur in any other organ), so he’s no stranger to the confusion that surrounds those known as borderlines.“They’re somewhere in Never–Never Land,” Kurman says,“neither fish nor fowl.” Unlike true ovarian cancers, which invade the ovary, so–called borderline tumors are usually benign and noninvasive, and even when they do spread are unlikely to be life threatening.Yet the still-lingering borderline moniker—given in the early 1970s when little was known about them—suggests that they require aggressive treatment. photo: Keith Weller “That’s why I don’t call them borderline,” explains Kurman.“I call them atypical Stephanie Garagozzo, left, is convinced that had Ginger Gardner not because nothing in that says cancer.” Still, he says, been determined to preserve her fertility, there’d be no such person as 4-month-old Lela Francesca.“There aren’t many physicians who deal these tumors can’t be ignored. with borderline tumors like I had,” says Garagozzo.“With Ginger, I was finally comfortable to just be the patient.”

This article was originally published in Johns Hopkins Physician Update.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Wellness matters • spring 2007 17 newsHoward County General Hospital Update on Construction at Howard County General Hospital As part of Howard County General Hospital’s Campus Development Plan, site development work has begun to prepare for the new patient tower and 660-car parking garage. To help ease any parking congestion, complimentary valet parking will be offered Michael E. Silverman, Edward J. Lee, M.D. to patients, visitors and physicians daily starting M.D at 6:30 a.m.The last cars will be parked at 4 p.m., but staff will be on duty to retrieve New Professional cars until 5:30 p.m. Although self-parking will Staff Officers Named still be available, the valet service is being offered as a convenient alternative. The Howard County General Hospital Thank you for your patience and Professional Staff has understanding during this exciting time. elected Michael E. Silverman, M.D., as Marc Applestein, M.D. president of the professional staff for 2007. A member of the professional staff since 1994, hcgh doctors Dr. Silverman is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. updaserving youte Dr. Silverman, who is with the HPV Heart cardiology practice, received his medical degree from the University of Maryland These HCGH physicians have recently relocated or School of Medicine. Serving with Dr. Silverman will be oncologist established new offices in Howard County. Edward J. Lee, M.D., as vice president and urologist Marc Applestein, M.D., as secretary/treasurer. Critical Care Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Nirav G. Shah, M.D. Ginger J. Gardner, M.D. Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care 5900 Cedar Lane 10724 Little Patuxent Pkwy. #200 Columbia, MD 21044 New Medication Reconciliation Program Columbia, MD 21044 410-884-7048 When a patient is admitted to HCGH, he/she is asked to provide a 410-997-5944 list of current medications and dosage, which is noted on a specific Louis Kokkinakos, M.D. Family Medicine Esposito, Mayer, Hogan & Assoc. form in the patient’s chart. On a separate form, the physician writes Kisa S. Crosse, M.D. 11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy. #001 orders for the medications the patient is to receive during his or 6350 Stevens Forest Rd. #102 Columbia, MD 21044 her stay.The Pharmacy staff must compare those two forms and Columbia, MD 21046 410-997-0580 contact the physician if there are any discrepancies or concerns. 443-259-3780 This process is called “Medication Reconciliation” and is the focus Francisco Rojas, M.D. of one of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Geriatric Medicine Johns Hopkins Community Organizations’ National Patient Safety Goals.The goal calls for Kanthi Wickramaratne, M.D. Physicians Johns Hopkins Community 6350 Stevens Forest Road hospitals to “accurately and completely reconcile medications across Physicians Columbia, MD 21046 the continuum of care” and its purpose is to avoid errors of 6350 Stevens Forest Road #102 443-259-3770 transcription, omission, duplication of therapy, drug-drug and Columbia, MD 21046 drug-disease interactions. 443-259-3780 Podiatry David Baek, D.P.M. Historically, HCGH practiced a manual process for this safety Internal Medicine 13950 Baltimore Avenue measure. This past fall, a new automated and improved process Mateen A. Awan, M.D. Laurel, MD 20707 was piloted. Under the new system, the patient’s medication 10802 Hickory Ridge Road 301-317-6800 information is entered directly into the system during admission. Columbia, MD 21044 The physician then receives a printed copy of the form and has the 410-992-9355 Plastic Surgery option to continue or discontinue the patient’s current medications Eric Chang, M.D. Victor Yonghoon Kim, M.D. Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as well as write orders for additional medications.“This automated Allcare of Maryland, LLC 8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy. #206 process is safer for patients because it provides many more checks 6955 Oakland Mills Rd. Suite N Columbia, MD 21045 and balances,” said Masoomeh Khamesian, director of Pharmacy. Columbia, MD 21045 410-740-9330 410-290-9990

18 Wellness matters • spring 2007 HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL board2006 John Scaldara Alicia Slahetka Director Emeritus President, Howard County Hospital Howard County General Hospital Foundation Volunteer Auxiliary President and Chief Operating Officer,The Columbia Bank In 1990 Alicia Slahetka came to Howard County General Hospital to For more than 10 years John volunteer. New to the area, Ms. Slahetka Scaldara has been a strong supporter wanted to use her skills to help others. of Howard County General Hospital. In her home town in Kansas, she had been He has served on the Howard Hospital Foundation as a a hospital volunteer since the age of 12. Volunteering at member of the Board of Directors and chairman of the Howard County General Hospital seemed only natural. Foundation in 1999. “I like speaking with and helping others,” says Ms. Slahetka. “Howard County General Hospital is a wonderful institu- “My gift is connecting with people—volunteering is the perfect tion that has great community presence. The health and well- way for me to do that.” ness of the community are so fundamentally important.The Throughout the years, Ms. Slahetkavolunteered in the Columbia Bank has and will continue to support the hospital Emergency Department before moving on to numerous in its efforts to grow to keep pace with the community,” says Volunteer Auxiliary Committees, and becoming president of the Mr. Scaldara. The Columbia Bank has supported the Howard Auxiliary from 1997 to 1999. She is excited to once again be Hospital Foundation’s Symphony of Lights, Benefit Golf Classic president and looks forward to being a leader during the hospi- and Capital Campaigns. tal’s campus development plan and spearheading the Auxiliary’s Mr. Scaldara also serves on the Board of Directors of fundraising efforts in the community. Columbia Foundation and the Board of Sponsors of Loyola “Volunteering is what I love to do better than any paid College Sellinger School of Business. He is the chairman of the job,” notes Ms. Slahetka.“This job fills my heart and makes 2007 American Heart Association Howard County Walk-a- me happy.” thon. Ms. Slahetka has served as president of the PTA of Mr. Scaldara and his family reside in Howard County. Waterloo Elementary and Bellows Spring Elementary Schools. Currently she is the PTA president of Elkridge Landing Middle School. She resides in Elkridge with her husband and two children.

Dr. Edmund Tortolani Chief of Surgery, Howard County General Hospital

When Dr. Edmund Tortolani first joined Howard County General Hospital in 1975, it was a clinic that was viewed as a small place for routine procedures. In the 32 years he has been with HCGH, the last ten of which he has served as chief of surgery, Dr.Tortolani has witnessed the hospital’s growth. “When I first came here, community residents would have to travel out of the county to get care,” says Dr.Tortolani.“Over the years, as the hospital grew, it gained legitimacy, increased its size, and continued to attract well-trained, top notch medical staff that are committed to Howard County General Hospital. Now residents are able to receive quality care in their community.” For Dr.Tortolani, HCGH’s future looks bright.“Our association with Johns Hopkins is a wonderful complement to our services. I look forward to developing centers of excellence for certain service lines, and the new building will offer more modern space. Our community will certainly benefit as the hospital continues to grow and strive to offer first rate services to our patients." Dr.Tortolani has lived in Howard County since 1971.

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