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Join the Sinai Pediatric Team and “Take Steps” to Cure Crohn’s Disease and Colitis
Take Steps is CCFA’s national evening walk and celebration, and the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Join us as we enjoy a casual two to three mile stroll and raise money for crucial research, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. While many suffer in silence, Take Steps brings together this community in a fun and energetic atmosphere, encouraging them to make noise and be … Read entire article »
Filed under: colitis, Crohn's Disease, pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, pediatrics, Sinai Hospital, Sinai Pediatrics
Come and Celebrate Cancer Survivors’ Day with Me, by Marie Felder-Lane
There’s no greater experience than celebrating life. Whether good bad or indifferent, our instinctive goal is to “survive.” God has blessed me with continued life and has blessed the hands of those he has placed in my life to treat my disease of lung cancer.As a survivor yourself, you know my story. We may have met and maybe not, but I want to share with you the honor of being a survivor and being celebrated on Cancer Survivors’ … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, cancer, Cancer Survivors Day, lung cancer
Sinai NICU Reunion Inspires Hope and Fun
On Sunday, April 7, 2013, the Zamoiski Auditorium was taken over by fifty awesome NICU superheroes! These graduates of Sinai Hospital’s Jennifer Gandel Kachura Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the ICU for newborns, ranged from a couple months of age to seven years old. Accompanied by their siblings, parents and grandparents, they excitedly reunited with their nurses, doctors, social workers and staff from many other disciplines who cared for them during their NICU stay. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: NICU, Sinai Hospital
Sinai ER-7 Nurse Jessica Black Shares Her Hurricane Sandy Story
At 6:45 a.m. on October 29, 2012 Sinai Hospital went into Code Yellow. Hurricane Sandy was quickly approaching the Baltimore area and the hospital needed to prepare for a natural disaster. The code was to communicate a disaster that affects patients already in the hospital as well as communicating a disaster that brings in more patients than the hospital can typically handle during normal procedures. The command center at HOC were utilized as resources and … Read entire article »
Filed under: emergency, hurricane, Hurricane Sandy, Sinai ER-7, Sinai Hospital
103 Pounds Later After Bariatric Surgery and I’m Registered for My First 5K!
It has been awhile since you have heard from me. Sorry! Life officially stepped in the way. Don’t get me wrong, life did not get in the way of my weight loss, I will not allow that to happen. I have officially lost 103 pounds! The weight loss has definitely slowed down but as long as that number continues to decrease I am happy! I am the sole reason that my weight loss has not … Read entire article »
Filed under: bariatric surgery, Diana Naanaa, featured, weight loss
Day of Dance: One NIGHT to Remember!
On April 11, 2013, Northwest Hospital hosted its first Spirit of Women event of the year – Day of Dance! This was an educational event to promote heart health through dance and movement, and Northwest absolutely delivered! Over 300 women from our community participated in Day of Dance, making it Northwest Hospital’s largest free community event in its history. The evening was packed with fun, excitement, heart health information and lots of dancing. Brian White, Northwest … Read entire article »
Filed under: Day of Dance, northwest hospital, Spirit of Women, Victoria Proctor
Celebrating the Memory of My Father During the Baltimore Kidney Walk
The 2013 Baltimore Kidney Walk takes place this Sunday, May 5, at the Maryland Zoo. Read on as LifeBridge Health team member Towanda Jones shares her father’s personal story, and please consider registering with the team here. I am writing this blog post about my dad, Ferdinand LeSane, Jr. I didn’t know that my dad had kidney failure until early 2011 when I had to rush him to the ER. That’s when I found out about his … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baltimore Kidney Walk, kidney disease, kidney donation, LifeBridge Health
May Diversity Message for LifeBridge Health
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders comprise a broad swath of ethnicities, languages and cultures. They have overcome adversity to make formidable contributions to our nation: They are a force of innovation in transportation, technology, defense and the arts. Each May, we celebrate their accomplishments during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. May was chosen since it is the month when the first Japanese immigrants were believed to have arrived in the United States. It … Read entire article »
Filed under: diversity, LifeBridge Health, Neil Meltzer
Why I Am Joining the 2013 Baltimore Kidney Walk, and Why You Should, Too!
The 2013 Baltimore Kidney Walk takes place this Sunday, May 5, at the Maryland Zoo. Read on as LifeBridge Health team member Don Artes shares his personal kidney transplant story, and please consider registering with the team here. My name is Don Artes and I am a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner here at Sinai Hospital. I have autosomal dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). PKD is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of many cysts on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baltimore Kidney Walk, kidney donation
How Northwest Hospital and Living Legacy Helped Me with My Wife’s Organ Donations
Through the sadness of the cases that I see, I am constantly amazed by the strength and graciousness of the families of our organ, tissue and eye donors. As we wrap up Donate Life month, I thought it was important to share the story and viewpoint about donation from the perspective of a donor family. Below is an account from Chris, who I am grateful to for sharing his wife Sharon’s story, and the experience … Read entire article »
Filed under: Jessica Schram, northwest hospital, organ donation, The Living Legacy Foundation
Smoking Cessation Series: Quitting Smoking Improved My Health and My Finances, by Becky Hartman
This is the third guest blog post in our “Smoking Cessation Series,” which reveals personal stories of people who have successfully quit smoking, or who are currently trying to quit. I am currently 67-years-old, and started smoking when all of my peers did, which was about age 16. They had unfiltered cigarettes and I don’t know how I even tried one twice, but that I did, mainly because all my friends were doing it and my … Read entire article »
Filed under: smoking, smoking cessation
How the Incredible Gift of Organ Donation Changed My Life
Three years ago when my husband and I decided to move back to Baltimore (my hometown) from Washington D.C., I began the search for a new job. I had been working as a nurse in a medical intensive care unit and was ready to try something different. A few months prior to my search, I came in to work one night and was told that my patient was going to be an organ donor. He … Read entire article »
Filed under: Jessica Schram, National Donate Life Month, organ donation, The Living Legacy Foundation
Smoking Cessation Series: I Started Smoking When I Was 16, by Donna Wirt
This is the second guest blog post in our “Smoking Cessation Series,” which reveals personal stories of people who have successfully quit smoking, or who are currently trying to quit. I started smoking when I was 16 and I was smoking two to three packs a day. I lived with my mother and son. My mom was an ex-smoker. She had emphysema, was on oxygen and had to use a wheelchair when we went out. After several years … Read entire article »
Filed under: Donna Wirt, smoking, smoking cessation
Join LifeBridge Health for the 2013 Baltimore Kidney Walk
Every spring, the National Kidney Foundation holds a walk at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. Over twenty six million Americans – that’s 1 in 9 adults – have chronic kidney disease, and most are not aware of it until symptoms are very serious. The key to the success of the Baltimore Kidney … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baltimore Kidney Walk, barbara epke, featured, kidney disease, LifeBridge Health, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, National Kidney Foundation
Join Author Danielle Rollins at a Book Signing Event to Benefit the Rubin Institute Save-A-Limb Fund
Danielle Rollins, an Atlanta philanthropist, has just published a lovely book on entertaining called “Soiree: Entertaining with Style,” and is conducting a national tour to promote it. Sinai Hospital will host a book signing with Danielle at the Center Club on Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A portion of her book sale proceeds will benefit the Save-a-Limb Fund at the Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai. Danielle therapeutically crafted “Soiree … Read entire article »
Filed under: dr. john herzenberg, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Save-A-Limb Fund, Tina Manning
Smoking Cessation Series: Why I Stopped Smoking After 28 Years, by Sheri Waters
This is the first guest blog post in our “Smoking Cessation Series,” which reveals personal stories of people who have successfully quit smoking, or who are currently trying to quit. I am sharing my smoking cessation story with the hope that it will give others inspiration that quitting smoking is possible. I had been a smoker for 28 years, and decided to stop not for the normal health reasons, but because of the cost ($2.50 a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sheri Waters, smoking, smoking cessation
Myths and Misconceptions about Organ and Tissue Donation
April is Donate Life Month, and we’re publishing a series of blog posts from Jessica Schram, in-house coordinator for Sinai and Northwest hospitals for the Living Legacy Foundation. Here is Jessica’s second installment: When it comes to organ, tissue and eye donation, there remain many myths and misconceptions surrounding the process. Sometimes these myths are road blocks for why people are hesitant to register themselves as a designated donor or to give consent for their loved … Read entire article »
Filed under: featured, Jessica Schram, National Donate Life Month, organ donation, tissue donation
Four Things You Can Do to Prepare for Orthopedic Surgery
For over 10 years, the Physical Therapy department for the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics has supported thousands of people as they work for a successful post-surgical recovery. As a member of this outstanding team for over five years, I’ve treated hundreds of patients who need to undergo joint replacement and other orthopedic surgical procedures. One of the most common questions my patients ask is what they can do before surgery to ensure a smooth … Read entire article »
Filed under: orthopedic surgery, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, surgery
The Power of a Blanket for Breast Cancer Patients
In 2002 Michael Jackson redefined the term ‘blanket’ when he announced it as the nickname of his third son, Prince Michael “Blanket” Jackson. At the time, many were quick to label this unusual naming as another “Wacko Jacko” antic, yet more evidence of his mental fragility. When asked why he named his son “Blanket” the King of Pop explained, “A blanket is a blessing, it is a way of showing love and caring.” Recently, All Shades … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Shades of Pink, Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, Bella Nadler, breast cancer, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center
April Diversity Message for LifeBridge Health
Our workplaces have become a mosaic of different cultural backgrounds, customs and perspectives; celebrating everything that makes us unique fosters a more open, creative environment. That’s why April is Multicultural Communication Month, a time to learn more about our neighbors and co-workers. Culture isn’t simply a synonym for race or ethnicity; it reflects everything from speech, dress, artistic expression, personal values and belief systems. Acknowledging and appreciating different cultures is especially important for health care … Read entire article »
Filed under: diversity, featured, LifeBridge Health, Neil Meltzer
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