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LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of April 29, 2013
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health April 26 – North Baltimore Patch – LifeBridge Health’s being given … Read entire article »
Filed under: Levindale, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, Sinai Hospital
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
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of April 22, 2013
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health April 18 – Talking Good – Ronald Delanois, M.D., was interviewed … Read entire article »
Filed under: Levindale, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, sinai
Northwest Hospital’s Domestic Violence Program Earns Award from U.S. Department of Justice
Northwest Hospital’s DOVE Program, which serves survivors of domestic violence, recently earned a National Crime Victims’ Service Award from the National Office for Victims of Crime, part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder presided at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 24, in which he presented the Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services to Audrey Bergin, DOVE Program manager. This particular service award … Read entire article »
Filed under: domestic violence, Domestic Violence Program at Northwest Hospital, northwest hospital, U.S. Department of Justice
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
DOVE Program at Northwest Hospital Helps Families Overcome Domestic Violence
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month recognizes all that we can do to preserve and protect the health and well-being of all children, and challenges us to effect positive changes in our communities. To commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are running a blog post about how the DOVE program at Northwest Hospital has helped heal one area family. The voicemail that Katie’s mother left didn’t ask her what she wanted for … Read entire article »
Filed under: domestic violence, Domestic Violence Program at Northwest Hospital, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, northwest hospital
Sinai and Northwest Hospitals Give the Gift of Life for National Donate Life Month
During April, National Donate Life Month, The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland, a federally designated organ procurement organization, has partnered with Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital to provide employees and members of our community information about registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Together, we’ll urge health care professionals and the public to celebrate the tremendous generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming donors, and to raise awareness for the urgent need for … Read entire article »
Filed under: LifeBridge Health, National Donate Life Month, northwest hospital, organ donation, Sinai Hospital, The Living Legacy Foundation
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of March 25
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! Sinai March 21 – Baltimore Business Journal – A photo and brief about … Read entire article »
Filed under: Levindale, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, sinai
Dance, Dance and Be Healthy: Celebrating Day of Dance
There are many definitions of the word “dance,” but our favorite is one of dictionary.com’s: “a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually extended to music.” That is the dance that will be done at Northwest Hospital’s Day of Dance, part of its Spirit of Women program. This year’s event will actually be held in the evening of Thursday, April 11, and while it will be an opportunity to learn information that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Day of Dance, LifeBridge Health and Fitness, northwest hospital
What is Lymphedema and How is it Treated?
Nothing unusual had happened in “Janet A’s*” daily life, so she was shocked when her arm suddenly started to swell up. She went to Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland for help. There, medical experts diagnosed her with lymphedema, the buildup of lymphatic fluid in one or more areas of the body. This swelling can occur anywhere but is seen most often in the arms, legs, face or genitalia. Janet began working with Cindy German, an occupational … Read entire article »
Filed under: lymphedema, Lymphedema Clinic at Northwest Hospital, northwest hospital
All Shades of Pink Donates Blankets to the Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital
All Shades of Pink, Inc. (ASOP) is a non-profit organization with a mission to assist individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in addressing their day-to-day needs and concerns. ASOP helps address the emotional, physical and financial stresses these individuals encounter through their journey to survivorship. They also provide community resource referrals, educational materials, and emergency financial assistance. ASOP has local volunteers who crochet blankets that are given to newly diagnosed patients. These blankets are symbolic of a … Read entire article »
Filed under: breast cancer, deb kirkland, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center, Inc., northwest hospital
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of February 18
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health February 17 – Baltimore Sun – LifeBridge Health and the Herman … Read entire article »
Filed under: featured, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, sinai
Northwest Hospital Hosts Free Knee Pain Screening on February 27
On February 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Northwest Hospital and the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics will offer a free knee pain screening to the surrounding community. It will be conducted by orthopedic surgeon, Paul Khanuja, M.D. Dr. Khanuja is the director of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery for the Rubin Institute and the chief of orthopedics at Northwest Hospital. These screenings include both a personal evaluation with Dr. Khanuja and an X-ray scan of your … Read entire article »
Filed under: dr. harpal khanuja, knee, northwest hospital, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
LifeBridge Health Goes Purple for Ravens
LifeBridge Health has been celebrating the Ravens’ trip to Super Bowl XLVII with a variety of festivities at its centers throughout northwest Baltimore. All this week, departments at Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Courtland Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and LifeBridge Health & Fitness have been decorating their areas in Ravens purple. Employees are also wearing team jerseys and dressing up in all purple. In celebration of Purple Friday, which is today, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baltimore Ravens, Courtland Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Levindale, LifeBridge Health, LifeBridge Health and Fitness, northwest hospital, Sinai Hospital
Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Journey Toward Recovery
The day begins at 7:15 a.m. Patients stride into Cardiac Rehabilitation at Northwest Hospital. Smiling, they great each other with “ good mornings” and “ hey, how are ya’s.” The easy familiarity in the task at hand is evident. Hang up coats, grab your monitor bag, hook up the telemetry, get a blood pressure and get to work. Music is playing in the background, but it is usually drowned out by the typical conversations between … Read entire article »
Filed under: cardiac rehab, cardiac rehabilitation at Northwest Hospital, featured, Lisa Gerberg, northwest hospital
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of January 21
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health January 18 – baltimoresun.com – VP of Finance David Krajewski was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Levindale, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, Sinai Hospital
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of January 14
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What LifeBridge Health media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health January 2013 – AAN News – Michael A. Williams, M.D. and … Read entire article »
Filed under: LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, sinai
LifeBridge Health Media Monday News Clips – Week of January 7
Every week, news related to LifeBridge Health is featured in various media outlets, including business journal publications, local newspapers, online news sites, television stations and magazines. As a health care organization, we are proud that our physicians, medical services and staff are recognized for outstanding, compassionate and caring work. What media sources were we featured in this week? Click the links below to find out! LifeBridge Health December 28 – Daily Record – A brief on Michael Williams, M.D., being … Read entire article »
Filed under: Levindale, LifeBridge Health, media, northwest hospital, Sinai Hospital
Northwest Hospital Sleep Disorders Center Hires Physicians and Appoints New Medical Director
A new group of sleep specialists will practice at the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwest Hospital. Murtuza M. Ahmed, M.D., David A. Mishkin, M.D., and Naveed H. Shah, M.D., part of the Mishkin Lansing and Jacobs group in Pikesville and Westminster, will now be seeing patients at Northwest. Ahmed will be the Sleep Disorders Center’s new medical director. Previously, Ahmed was an attending physician in Northwest’s Intensive Care Unit. Mishkin has been in private practice and … Read entire article »
Filed under: northwest hospital, Northwest Hospital Sleep Disorders Center, sleep, Sleep Disorders Center at Northwest
LifeBridge Health 2012 Holiday Parties
LifeBridge Health got its holly jolly on in fine style this holiday season. Employees came together to enjoy each other’s company (and some amazing eats) during a series of holiday parties. Sinai Hospital staffers noshed on eggrolls, roast beef (or, as the Grinch might say “roast beast”), turkey, meatballs and — of course — cookies. Levindale added salmon to the mix as its shindig; not to be outdone, Northwest Hospital brought out the stuffing and the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Courtland Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, holidays, Levindale, LifeBridge Health, northwest hospital, Sinai Hospital
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