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A Healthy Dose
Summer 2013
A magazine for the community of Carroll Hospital Center
Shauck
Auditorium:
Innovative Meeting
and Education Space
Also in this issue:
Coordinated Breast Care
Simmons Named Hospital President
and much more!
CEO’s Letter | John M. Sernulka
Dear Friends,
You may have heard the news through local media outlets that I will
be retiring in a few years. I’d like to share with you that the hospital’s board
of directors unanimously voted to name Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, as president of Carroll Hospital Center. Leslie’s expanded role is effective July 1.
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...our mission to offer the
highest quality health care
experience for people in all stages
of life will never change.
A Healthy Dose is published by the Marketing
Department at Carroll Hospital Center:
Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors
Ethan A. Seidel, Chairman
Helen W. Whitehead, Vice Chair
Miriam F. Beck, Secretary
Charles O. Fisher, Jr.
Martin K.P. Hill
Syed S. Hosain, M.D.
Kimberly A. Johnston, M.D.
John M. Sernulka
John A. Steers, M.D.
Gerald Lee Sturgill
W. Dennis Thomas
Larry Van Sant, Sr.
Harold W. Walsh
Thomas D. Welliver
Jeffrey A. Wothers
Carroll Hospital Center
John M. Sernulka, CEO
Leslie Simmons, President
Marketing
Ellen Finnerty Myers, CFRE, Chief Development
Officer and VP of External Affairs
Selena Brewer, Director of Marketing
and Public Relations
It’s an exciting yet challenging time in health care, and I know Leslie will be a
strong leader who will ensure Carroll Hospital Center continues its commitment
to be your hospital of choice.
Her enthusiasm for providing outstanding customer service and quality care is
apparent, as is her dedication to making Carroll Hospital Center the best place
to work and practice medicine.
Once you get to know Leslie, one thing is clear: “good” is never good enough. Her
high standards have helped shape the patient-centered care that our hospital
is honored to provide, and our mission to offer the highest quality health care
experience for people in all stages of life will never change.
However, many other changes are taking place at Carroll Hospital Center. I’m
sure you noticed that our publication has a new name: A Healthy Dose. This
change is to align with our new blog of the same name that we launched in June.
In this issue, you’ll also meet Carroll. This friendly blue guide will be popping up
in our blog and on some of our materials, keeping you on a path to good health
and answering your questions. You can meet and learn more about Carroll on
page 7.
It has been a pleasure to serve this organization for the last 25 years, and as I
transition toward retirement, I know the organization is in capable hands.
Sincerely,
John M. Sernulka, FACHE
CEO
The goal of A Healthy Dose is to educate our readers about subjects and events relevant
to their health and wellness and the programs and services Carroll Hospital Center
provides. It is not meant as medical advice or as a substitute for a private consultation with your physician. Please contact your physician regarding any specific medical
concerns or treatments.
Let us know!
Jaime Ridgley, Marketing Specialist
We want to hear from you. If you have ideas, comments or suggestions, send them to:
Simone Lindsay, Communications Specialist
Carroll Hospital Center | Marketing, 200 Memorial Avenue | Westminster, MD 21157
or e-mail: [email protected]
Production
Tracey Brown, Photography
Howard Korn, Photography
Devaney & Associates, Inc., Design and Production
We look forward to your comments!
410-848-3000 | TTY: 410-871-7186 | CarrollHospitalCenter.org
Contents | Summer 2013
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Features
In Brief
2 Coordinated Breast Care
The new Center for Breast Health provides treatment,
support and answers all in one place for breast cancer
patients.
8Walking Tall
Treating chronic back pain gives patients a new
outlook on life.
10Modern Technology
Funded Through Generosity
A new auditorium soon will grace the Carroll
Hospital Center campus, thanks to hospital
supporter Edwin Shauck.
13Seeing the Big Picture
Carroll Hospital Center’s renovated urology suite
features high definition technology, expanded space
and more.
Simmons Named Hospital President
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CCU Hours Extended
6
Construction Update
7
Bridge Builders
9
Keeping Your Bones Strong
12
Breathing Easier after
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
14
2013 Physician of the Year 17
Calendar & Support Groups 18
On the cover: Hospital supporter Edwin Shauck
on the grounds of Antrim 1844 in Taneytown.
Hospital News is now A Healthy Dose! Although
the name has changed, you can still depend on
Carroll Hospital Center’s news magazine to
provide you with up-to-date-information about
health and wellness.
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The New
Center for Breast Health
Center provides treatment, support and answers in one place
“You get all this expertise in one place,” explains Bertan Ozgun, M.D., a boardcertified radiologist at Advanced Radiology. “It’s a great opportunity to coordinate
all the care together and get the full perspective from every member of the team.”
And there’s someone to help guide you every step of the way. Marcia McMullin,
R.N., B.S.N., M.A., a dedicated breast health navigator, helps guide patients through
the entire process. But McMullin says her most important job at the beginning,
though, is simply listening. “I can give them the extra time they need to express
their concerns, fears and questions,” she says. “That can mean the world for someone when they first find out they have cancer.”
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You get all this
expertise in one place.
It’s a great opportunity
to coordinate all the
care together and
get the full perspective
from every member
of the team.
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When you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, dealing with the logistics of what
comes next—tests, specialists, treatment options—can be overwhelming.
That’s why we created the Center for Breast Health, a collaboration between the
hospital and Advanced Radiology that centralizes resources and fully integrates
the care of each patient.
The center is patient-focused in every sense of the word. Located on the second
floor of the Charles O. Fisher Medical Building, everything connected with breast
health is in one place, featuring a distinguished medical team, leading technologies, educational resources and a deeply caring approach.
One of the newest additions to the center is its medical director, Dona Hobart,
M.D., a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery and a Westminster
native. Dr. Hobart believes that the hospital is the perfect fit for her because the
organization’s philosophy of what constitutes the highest level of breast care
matches her own.
“Everyone here believes that the patient is the center of everything,” says Dr. Hobart.
She also loves the weekly collaboration of all the specialists on every breast cancer
case (see page 4). Dr. Hobart is particularly excited to be working with another new
addition to the hospital’s medical staff, Gabriel Del Corral, M.D., a plastic surgeon,
fellowship trained in microsurgery, who focuses on breast reconstruction.
The surgeons affiliated with the
Center for Breast Health as of
press time include:
Gabriel Del Corral, M.D., plastic surgery
Dona Hobart, M.D., general surgery
Stephan Hochuli, M.D., general surgery
Sarah Lentz, M.D., general surgery
Stuart Shindel, M.D., general surgery
John A. Steers, M.D., general surgery
For the most up-to-date list of affiliated
surgeons, please call our physician referral
line at 410-871-7000.
Dr. Del Corral understands that after getting a tumor removed, the last thing
a woman may want is something foreign in her body. “We can take her own
tissue from other parts of her body, like her abdomen or thighs, and use that for her
breasts,” he explains. “When a woman hears she has to lose a breast, it may seem
like the worst news possible,” says Dr. Del Corral, “but when we explain how we can
coordinate the reconstructive surgery right after the removal, and she will look
essentially the same as she does now, there is a sense of relief.”
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Looking for the best in breast care? Answers to
your questions? Another level of support? Now you
can find it all in one place. Visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org or call
410-871-7080 for more information.
Schedule your mammogram today! Call Advanced Radiology
at 888-972-9700 for an appointment.
Pictured on opposite page, left to right: Bertan Ozgun, M.D.; Gabriel Del Corral, M.D.;
Dona Hobart, M.D.; and Marcia McMullin, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.
Above: The Center for Breast Health waiting room and
consultation room.
Collaboration at its best
At the weekly multi-disciplinary breast conference, cancer experts weigh in on patient cases
At a follow up visit after having a lump removed from her
breast, Fran Thomas of Hampstead learned that her breast
was free from cancer, but a tiny trace of the disease was found
in one of her lymph nodes.
Thomas’ surgeon, John Steers, M.D., told her about the group of physicians and specialists involved with the treatment of breast cancer
who meet each week to discuss patients’ cases. He asked Thomas if
she would like her case to be presented, and Thomas agreed.
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“That made me feel good,” says Thomas, a grandmother of 17 and
great-grandmother of three. “My case would be talked about amongst
the doctors and they would decide the best treatment for me.”
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Good care is about good
communication. It is vital.
And Thomas appreciated that by the time she had her appointment
with board-certified oncologist and hematologist Johanna DiMento,
M.D., her situation had been presented to the group and Dr. DiMento
was very familiar with her case.
Dr. DiMento leads the weekly discussion of patient cases. “Good care
is about good communication,” she says. “It is vital.”
Meetings like the multi-disciplinary breast conference can preemptively catch potential problems and help develop a plan of treatment
much more efficiently. Dr. DiMento stresses the importance of prospective care. “Discussing all the procedures before they happen is key.
This collaboration greatly benefits our patients and all of us involved
in their care,” she says.
Bertan Ozgun, M.D., a radiologist at Advanced Radiology, concurs.
“We can get into some lively discussions,” he says of the weekly meetings, “but we all want the same thing: what’s best for the patient.”
Oncologist and hematologist Johanna DiMento, M.D.,
Carroll Regional Cancer Center, 410-871-6400
Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE,
named president of Carroll Hospital Center
The Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors unanimously
voted on June 4 to name Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE, president of
Carroll Hospital Center effective July 1.
This is the next step in the succession process developed by the board of
directors to transition administrative leadership in anticipation of the
2015 retirement of current President & CEO John M. Sernulka.
“The board is delighted that we have such a talented leader in Leslie,
who has grown in the organization over the last 14 years,” says Ethan
Seidel, Ph.D., chairman of the board of directors. “She will continue the
hospital’s tradition of strong leadership and a family-like culture that is
focused on providing high quality, compassionate care.”
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I am deeply honored to be named to this
position, and I look forward to continuing
our organization’s mission of providing quality
health care to our community.
As a leader in the organization for more than a decade, Simmons has
been instrumental in driving Carroll Hospital Center’s outstanding
achievements in quality with a focus on accountability and transparency.
John M. Sernulka, FACHE, and Leslie Simmons, R.N., FACHE
Simmons’ strong clinical background, from her more than 24 years of
experience in numerous aspects of the health care industry, has been an
asset in creating a culture of patient-centered care and uncompromising commitment to high performance at the hospital through
the development of clinical service lines and increased participation in statewide collaboratives and best-practice initiatives.
“I am deeply honored to be named to this position, and I look forward to continuing our organization’s mission of providing
quality health care to our community,” says Simmons.
Until his retirement, Sernulka will continue to lead the hospital as CEO, with a focus on future strategies and a commitment to
the hospital’s vision of being the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care. During his 25 years at the hospital, the
organization has experienced significant growth in facilities, programs and services, market share and community support.
Visiting hours extended in Critical Care Unit
To better serve Critical Care Unit (CCU) patients and their families, the hospital has adopted an
open visitation policy that allows adult visitors on the unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“It was a godsend,” says recent CCU patient Pat Huffman of the unrestricted visiting
hours. “If my family couldn’t have been with me, I would have been lost.”
Carroll Hospital Center is on the forefront of extending visitation hours in the CCU.
Although ample evidence demonstrates that open visitation improves patient and
family satisfaction and the overall health of critical care patients, the majority of
hospital CCUs still have limited hours.
“This change in policy dovetails with the hospital’s emphasis on being patient focused
and family friendly,” explains Mark Maslow, executive director of cardiovascular
services.
According to Leanne Bonds, R.N., the CCU’s clinical manager, the hospital’s Critical
Care Nurse Best Practice committee educated hospital staff about how open visitation
would help achieve what they all want: better care and outcomes for their patients.
The results have been immediate, says Bonds. Patients are happier and family members love it. Huffman says having access to her family during her entire stay made
a difference in her recovery. “It cut down on the emotional stress of being at the
hospital,” she says. “It made it so much easier on me and my family, and I was able
to focus on healing.”
Benefits of
Open Visitation
1. Family has a better understanding
of the patient’s condition
2. Less anxiety for the patient
and family
3. Family and patient are more in
control and do not feel so helpless
4. Patient gets better rest in
between visits
5. Patient recovers faster and is
able to go home sooner
To find out more information about the CCU, visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/CCU
Construction
Update
Progress continues with the building
of the new William E. Kahlert Regional
Cancer Center and the Tevis Center
for Wellness on the hospital campus.
The interior demolition of the former
ambulatory surgery center in the
Dixon building is complete, and
crews have begun installing underslab plumbing and building the new
interior walls.
Sitework also has begun for the new
concourse and the Kahlert Regional
Cancer Center linear accelerator
vaults. Construction is on target for
completion by fall 2014.
Hospital launches
new blog
You may have noticed that we have changed the name of this publication from
Hospital News to A Healthy Dose. We’ve made the change to align with the launching
of our new hospital blog of the same name. A Healthy Dose is your resource for health
and wellness information. Learn about healthy living, learning opportunities and
events, and hospital services while also getting an inside look at our organization.
Have a general health-related question for us?
E-mail it to us at [email protected] with “Ask Carroll” in the
subject line. We may answer your question in a future post!
Please visit (and bookmark) CarrollHospitalCenter.org/blog and check back often.
As always, we look forward to your feedback!
Meet your blue friend Carroll, a go-to resource for all
that Carroll Hospital Center has to offer. Carroll could be
a friendly nurse, an administrator or a diligent doctor.
Our friendly guide will take many forms, so keep your
eyes open for Carroll on the blog and in other places!
Walking TALL
Spinal surgery relieves chronic pain
Bowling used to be one of Jerry Boeckmann’s
passions, along with hiking and enjoying outdoor activities with his two grown children
and six grandchildren. Two years ago, however,
chronic pain in his lower back and legs put an end
to these pursuits for the energetic 75-year-old.
“It was like a toothache—always there, and it
wouldn’t go away,” says Boeckmann. “I had to give
up bowling, and I used to go to the senior center
and use their exercise equipment and couldn’t do
that anymore. It hurt to walk as well.”
Boeckmann sought advice from his primary care
physician, who referred him to orthopaedic spinal
surgeon Myles D. Brager, M.D. Boeckmann had
already tried more conservative treatments, such
as cortisone shots, but they afforded only temporary
relief from his unrelenting discomfort.
Looking at his new patient’s X-rays, Dr. Brager recommended spinal surgery for a more permanent
solution to two degenerative conditions he found.
“Mr. Boeckmann was suffering from the narrowing
of the spinal canal and spinal instability,” Dr. Brager
explains.
In September 2012, Dr. Brager performed a complex
spinal surgery on Boeckmann, removing the bone
spurs, relieving pinched nerves and fusing four
vertebra in his lower back to stabilize his spine.
Boeckmann spent just three days at Carroll Hospital
Center after the procedure, and was impressed by
the experience. “Everyone, from the receptionist
to the nurses to the people who drew blood, was
fantastic,” he says. “I was very grateful for their
kindness and care.”
Carroll Hospital Center patient Jerry Boeckmann
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After my surgery,
I had no more pain in my legs.
It was wonderful—I felt like I was
walking on a cloud.
–Jerry Boeckmann,
Carroll Hospital Center patient
By the end of his first week out of the hospital, he could
feel the difference the surgery had made. “Very soon the
pain in my legs went down to almost nothing, and it was
so wonderful,” Boeckmann recalls.
However, his orthopaedic experiences were not quite
over. Boeckmann also had deterioration of the hip joint,
so Dr. Brager referred him to orthopaedic surgeon, David
Silber, M.D., and Boeckmann received a total hip replacement in May.
Although he is still recuperating from his hip surgery,
Boeckmann has already noticed that walking feels more
comfortable, and his pain is gone. He is looking forward
to getting back to hiking this summer—and is planning
to sign up for his bowling league in the fall.
While many people are apprehensive about having spinal
surgery, Boeckmann was ready to get back to his active
life. “The track record of Dr. Brager speaks for itself, and I
just knew that I didn’t want to live with pain anymore,” he
says. “I wanted to feel better. And I do.”
Building a Lasting Legacy
for future generations
The quality care that Brad and Jean Lawrence experienced
from the nurses, doctors and staff at Carroll Hospital
Center inspired the couple to include the hospital in their
estate plans.
“We are impressed at how the hospital is expanding to provide
highly specialized care in so many critical areas and we want
to support that effort,” say the Lawrences. “As Bridge Builders,
we can leave a legacy to help Carroll Hospital Center and Carroll
Hospice continue to expand and grow to serve our community
into the future.”
You can become a Bridge Builder by making a provision in your
will, establishing a charitable gift annuity or trust, or designating
Carroll Hospital Center or Carroll Hospice as a beneficiary of your
estate, retirement plan, insurance policy, CD or bank account. Join
Brad and Jean as Bridge Builders and create a lasting legacy for
future generations.
For more information, contact the Carroll Hospital Center
Foundation at 410-871-6200 or visit CarrollHospitalFnd.org.
Myles Brager, M.D., orthopaedic spinal surgeon,
410-876-8081
Modern Technology
Funded Through Generosity
Edwin Shauck is a familiar face to many in the community. Some have been serenaded by his beautiful piano
solos at Antrim 1844, while others remember him as the
former executive vice president of Carroll County Bank.
Current and future generations who have never met Mr. Shauck
will benefit from his generosity, for when the hospital’s Tevis
Center for Wellness opens in fall 2014, it will house the Shauck
Auditorium.
Carroll Hospital Center has had the pleasure of knowing
Mr. Shauck as a staunch supporter of the organization through
his service as the past leader of several boards and committees
and the former chairman of the board of directors (1980-1982).
Designed to hold more than 200 people, the auditorium will
be the perfect venue to host large community events, yet it can
easily be converted into smaller meeting spaces for hospital staff
and community classes. With its state-of-the-art technology,
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Mr. Shauck is grateful that
his position and good fortune
have allowed him to give back to
the community through his
contribution to the Campaign to
Cure & Comfort, Always.
the auditorium will feature high-definition video conferencing, the latest in projection technology and other advanced
communication tools.
Mr. Shauck is grateful that his position and good fortune
have allowed him to give back to the community through his
contribution to the Campaign to Cure & Comfort, Always. He
does so in memory of his wife, Mary Jane, to whom he was
married for 61 years until she passed away in 2010.
The couple met on a blind date while she was attending Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). After they
married, the Shaucks built their life in Westminster, raising
their daughter just down the road from the hospital. Today,
Mr. Shauck enjoys being in close contact and proximity to his
family, which includes his loving daughter, granddaughter
and great-granddaughter.
In addition to his family, music has always
played an important role in Mr. Shauck’s
life. As a teen, he played with local dance
bands and had even considered becoming
a professional musician.
Edwin Shauck and his
If you ever have the chance to hear Mr. wife, Mary Jane
Shauck play Gershwin or his other favorites
while dining at Antrim 1844, you will be in good company. He
remembers the time he met Newt and Calista Gingrich there.
Mrs. Gingrich told him he was a great player and asked “what
is your background?” Mr. Shauck replied, “Oh, I’m just an old
country banker.”
An old country banker bringing people together through
wonderful music and, soon, through a new, innovative meeting
and education space.
Keeping Your
Bones Strong
In a question-and-answer session with A Healthy Dose, Kiarash
Zarbalian, M.D., of Carroll Health Group Endocrinology, discusses
osteoporosis and the importance of vitamin D and calcium in
your diet.
What is osteoporosis and who is most at risk?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that literally means “porous bone.” The
bones become thinner and the holes in them, which are normally small,
become much larger. As a result, bones are much more susceptible to
breaks from simple bumps or heavy lifting, let alone having a major fall.
According to the surgeon general, one out of every two white women and one out of every four men
over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Risk factors include advanced
age, being female, smoking, excess alcohol consumption, chronic oral steroid use, and having a firstdegree relative who has had a fracture resulting from very little trauma. Several common diseases,
including rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes, also can increase a person’s risk.
Why are vitamin D and calcium important for
our health?
Calcium and vitamin D are essential for normal bone
maintenance. Adequate amounts of both are beneficial in
preserving bone and appear to reduce fracture risk, according
to most studies. For osteoporosis prevention, most doctors
recommend taking 1200 mg of total calcium daily (including
diet and supplements) along with 800 units of vitamin D in
postmenopausal women. In premenopausal women and men,
we recommend 1000 mg of calcium and 400 to 600 units of
vitamin D. If you have a vitamin D deficiency, your doctor may
prescribe much higher doses.
What are the best ways of getting vitamin D
and calcium?
In addition to taking supplements, a well-rounded diet is essential for getting adequate vitamin D and calcium. Fortified milk
and other dairy products are the largest dietary source of vitamin
D and calcium. Fish also provides a good source of vitamin D.
Significant calcium is found in a diet that includes green vegetables,
fortified cereal, nuts and soy products. Sun exposure also increases
vitamin D levels, as the body uses UV light to form vitamin D.
Visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/calcium for calcium-rich recipes and resources.
The Big
Picture
on the
Keith O’Reilly, M.D., and Erin German, R.N.
New Urology Suite
Updated suite features new, state-of-the-art technology
Remember the first time you saw the picture on a high
definition flat screen TV and you couldn’t believe the
difference? That is a hint of what the new imaging is like in
the hospital’s completely renovated urology suite. The images
from the new workstation are so clear that even the tiniest kidney stone can be easily spotted.
And not only that, these crystal clear images are much larger.
According to urologist Keith O’Reilly, M.D., now he can see
both kidneys and the entire urinary tract all at once. “Before,
I had to take multiple shots, reposition the patient and piece
the images together,” he says. “This literally is getting the ‘big
picture.’”
Very few hospitals in the region have this workstation, and
only Carroll Hospital Center has the newest version of it with
the latest technology. “Other hospitals check out our system
because it’s so state of the art,” says Erin German, R.N., urology
and gynecology services coordinator.
The equipment is not the only improvement to the suite. The
area has doubled in size, making maneuverability even easier
for staff and patients.
German points out that the region has a higher than average
incidence of kidney stones, which O’Reilly believes is mostly
related to diet. But whatever the cause, thanks to the hospital’s
updated suite, there is no better place to get treated for kidney
stones, prostate problems and other urological issues. Need a urologist?
We can help you get a clear picture on what to do next.
Call our physician referral line at 410-871-7000 to find a
urologist or visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/physicians
Breathing Easier
after Pulmonary Rehabilitation
One year ago, Kathy Petrie was recovering from lung
surgery and struggling to cope with a recent diagnosis
of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She
was attempting to regain her own strength with exercise at home—but was losing the battle to keep her
strength and stamina up, along with her spirits.
I didn’t have energy to do anything,” says Petrie, a retired
schoolteacher. “My body was shutting down, and my doctor said that I might need oxygen eventually. That was
very scary.”
Petrie learned that her granddaughter, actress Beth Behrs
of the sitcom Two Broke Girls, was traveling to New York
City to appear on The View and wanted her to come along.
Petrie knew she couldn’t make the trip in her condition.
The time had come to take action.
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I never before had the kind
of care I found at pulmonary
rehab. They gave me my
life back—there is really no
other way to put it.
—Kathy Petrie,
Carroll Hospital Center patient
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...we can maintain, and often
improve, the quality of life for those
who come to us for help.
–Michele Burton, clinical coordinator
of pulmonary rehabilitation
(pictured right)
Her physician recommended pulmonary rehabilitation at Carroll Hospital
Center. Her next six months of rehabilitation therapy, according to Petrie,
“got me back to my old self again.”
The hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation program is accredited by the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ensuring the
highest level of multi-disciplinary, individualized care. “All of our programs
are customized to meet the needs of each patient who comes to us for help,”
explains Michele Burton, clinical coordinator of pulmonary rehabilitation.
connecting
Patients with resources
After an initial one-on-one evaluation that explores the patient’s history,
exercise tolerance and pulmonary capabilities, patients receive a customized
rehabilitation plan created by Burton, a trained respiratory therapist. Most
programs range from 8 to 12 weeks and involve three 1-hour sessions weekly.
The new Care Connect service at Carroll
Hospital Center helps patients regain control
of their chronic conditions—and ultimately
over their health and sense of well-being.
The rehabilitation begins slowly with limited exercise, and heart and oxygen
levels are monitored every step of the way. Over time, the length and difficulty of the exercises are gradually increased, allowing most to regain some of
the stamina, lung capacity and abilities they may have feared were lost forever.
Care Connect is a comprehensive, guided
approach to care that supports patients who
have—or are at risk of developing—diabetes,
heart disease, lung disease and vascular disease.
Patients are connected to a health navigator, a
licensed nurse or social worker, who will help
patients find the resources, services and support they need to gain control of their health.
“We can’t cure many of the chronic conditions they face,” says Burton. “But we
can maintain, and often improve, the quality of life for those who come to us
for help.”
Burton remembers Petrie and her extremely weakened condition when she
arrived for therapy. She also remembers Petrie’s motivation and dedication
to complete the program so that she could travel to New York with her granddaughter.
In nearly 25 sessions under Burton’s guidance, Petrie used the treadmill,
stationary bicycle, free weights and completed other exercises. She learned
nutrition tips to keep herself healthy and gradually regained not only her
energy but also her positive outlook on life.
When Petrie’s granddaughter appeared on The View, Petrie was in the audience with a microphone on, talking about her with the show’s hosts.
After that trip, Burton received a special note from the celebrity, which she
says truly warmed her heart. It read: “Thank you for making my Gram healthy.”
Depending on the disease or condition, Care
Connect will assist patients with recommendations for appropriate physicians, screenings,
support groups, rehabilitation services, financial
resources, specialty services such as pulmonary
or cardiovascular rehabilitation, and more.
With Care Connect, patients no longer need to
navigate the many avenues of treatment and
rehabilitation alone.
For more information about the comprehensive,
connected care and support offered by Care
Connect, or to request a consultation with a
health navigator, call 410-871-7000 between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
The Campaign to Cure & Comfort, Always is Carroll Hospital Center Foundation’s largest fundraising effort to date.
Through this campaign, we will expand our services and facilities, advance our technologies, and bring essential health and
wellness programs to our community.
The campaign focuses on five key areas: construction of the new William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center; construction of the
new Tevis Center for Wellness; investing in emerging technologies; strengthening cardiovascular and stroke care services; and
creating the Carroll Hospice endowment fund.
More than $19.4 million has been donated to the $22-million campaign. To date, the following donors have made generous
commitments of $25,000 or more:
Advanced Radiology
Anonymous
Councilwoman Suzanne Albert
Mr. Glenn S. Bair
Harvey & Ruth Bair
Dr. Christos Ballas
Mr. Robert M. & Mrs. Ruth B. Bare
Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Bonnie Barnes
Baugher Enterprises, Inc.
BB&T
Dr. J. Mark & Mrs. Anne Blue
Carroll County Anesthesia Assoc.:
Andrew Green, M.D.
Jeffrey Tabak, M.D.
Scott Cole, M.D.
John Brock, M.D.
Diana Eclavea, M.D.
David Kottra, D.O.
Kiran Kuna, M.D.
Angelo Caprarella, M.D.
Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary
Dr. Joan Develin Coley & Mr. M. Lee Rice
Devaney & Associates, Inc.:
Mrs. Diane Devaney
& Mr. David DeKowski
Doctors Hicken, Cranley & Taylor P.A.
Economic Development/Commissioners
of Carroll County
Emergency Medicine Associates
EMJAY Engineering
& Construction Co., Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Feezer, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Ferguson
Mrs. Bridget H. & Mr. Charles O. Fisher, Jr.
Fletcher Funeral Home, PA:
Mr. Dale & Mrs. Teresa Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. Robin L. Ford
Mr. P. Douglas
& Mrs. Christine A. Gerstmyer
Drs. Jason & Camille Hammond
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Herring
Mr. & Mrs. Martin K. P. Hill
Mr. R. Neal & Mrs. Nancy Hoffman
Dr. Syed S. Hosain
Industrial Development Authority
of Carroll County
The Johansson Family
Kahlert Foundation, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Dineshkumar Kalaria
Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Cristina Kelbly
Mr. James G. Kohler
Dr. & Mrs. Flavio W. Kruter
Dr. & Mrs. Alfred W. Lee-Young
Lehigh Cement Company
Mr. K. Wayne & Mrs. Bonnie M. Lockard
MasterWorks
Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Matz
Mr. & Mrs. G. Melvin Mills, Jr.
Mrs. Bharati S. Morjaria
Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Ellen Finnerty Myers
Mr. Marcus Lee & Mrs. Louna S. Primm
R. D. Bowman & Sons:
Mr. Dirk & Mrs. Julie Bowman
Mr. Dale & Mrs. Jeanne Bowman
Dr. & Mrs. Natvarlal K. Rajpara
Rotary Club of Westminster
S. H. Tevis & Son, Inc.:
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tevis
Dr. & Mrs. David J. Salinger
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Carolyn Scott
Dr. Ethan A. & Mrs. Deborah D. Seidel
Mr. John M. & Mrs. Marion H. Sernulka
Mr. Edwin W. Shauck
Mr. Greg & Mrs. Leslie Simmons
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Soliman
Dr. & Mrs. John A. Steers
Sturgill & Associates:
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Sturgill
Mr. & Mrs. James Sturgill
Terry’s Tag & Title:
Ms. Terry Smack
The Powers Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. W. Dennis Thomas
Thomas, Bennett & Hunter, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Van Sant, Sr.
Dr. Michael Vietz
Mr. Dale & Mrs. Peggy Wilhelm
YGT Ltd.:
Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson B. Yingling
Mr. Carroll L. & Mrs. Susan M. Yingling
Ms. Mary Lee Yingling
To learn more about the Campaign, please visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/Campaign
or call 410-871-6200.
2013 Physician of the Year
Congratulations to Chintu Sharma, M.D., adult and pediatric
hospitalist, who was named Carroll Hospital Center’s 2013 Physician of the Year during the annual Doctor’s Day celebration held
at the hospital on March 26.
Chosen from 12 Physician of the Month candidates, Dr. Sharma was selected based on
his extraordinary care and his exemplifying the hospital’s SPIRIT values. Dr. Sharma
also played an integral part in continuing the development of pain management services
at the hospital.
“Dr. Sharma is a role model who makes patient care his top priority,” said Leslie Simmons,
R.N., FACHE, executive vice president and chief operating officer, as she announced him
the winner. “He’s been commended by his colleagues for his outstanding care, his tireless
work in creating best practice policies and his outstanding assistance in continuing to build
an effective pain management service for patients with chronic pain.”
Dr. Sharma has been affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for nearly three years.
Welcome Back, Dr. Lentz
Carroll Hospital Center is pleased to announce the
return of general surgeon Sarah Lentz, M.D., to Carroll
Health Group’s team of expert surgeons.
A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Lentz specializes in advanced laparoscopy,
breast surgery and endocrine surgery. She also performs gallbladder surgeries, colonoscopies, hernia repairs and hemorrhoidectomies.
Dr. Lentz previously served as medical director of The Women’s Place at
Carroll Hospital Center from 2007 to 2010, where she was highly respected
by coworkers and patients.
“I’m really excited to be back at Carroll Hospital Center, where I know
the staff is really helpful, caring and knowledgeable,” Dr. Lentz says. “It’s a
good institution where I know everybody, so that’s a really good feeling.”
Dr. Lentz received her medical degree from Dartmouth School of Medicine
and completed her residency at Emory School of Medicine. Her medical
career includes serving in the United States Air Force as a general surgeon
for four years. During that time she was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2003
and Iraq in 2006.
To make an appointment with Dr. Lentz, please call Carroll Health Group
General Surgery at 410-848-1818.
Calendar & Support Groups
Registration is required for all classes and programs with the exception of support groups unless otherwise indicated. To register or for more
information, please call Health Access at 410-871-7000, or register online at CarrollHospitalCenter.org. All fees are non-refundable.
Support Groups
Bereavement
Support Groups
All support groups are provided free of charge.
A.W.A.K.E. Network
Celebrating 17 years
For individuals with sleep apnea.
Wednesday, September 4
7 – 9 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
Adult Diabetes
Monday, October 7
7 – 8 p.m.
Outpatient Center Classroom
Registration required.
NEW Breast Cancer: Beginning the Journey
For newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
within one month of diagnosis. Open to
men and women. Facilitated by physicians
and nurses.
Second Tuesday of each month
(beginning in September)
6 – 7 p.m.
Breast Cancer
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Breastfeeding Support
Thursdays
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Cancer
Men, women and caregivers welcome.
First and third Wednesday of each month
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Caregivers: To Whom it Matters
Caregivers are welcome to bring those to
whom they provide care.
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Carroll County Bureau of Aging
and Disabilities
125 Stoner Ave., Westminster
Crohn’s and Colitis
Co-sponsored by the Crohn’s & Colitis
Foundation of America.
Tuesday, September 10
7 – 8 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
Bereavement Luncheon
Call 410-871-6161 for more information.
Open to any adult who has experienced the
death of a loved one.
Last Tuesday of each month, Noon
Baugher’s Restaurant
289 W. Main St., Westminster
No registration required.
Gluten Free & You
Grief Support Group
Fibromyalgia & Arthritis
Tuesday, October 22
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
Lymphedema
Multiple Sclerosis
Second Monday of each month
(except December)
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Carroll Hospice Meeting Space
292 Stoner Ave., Westminster
Ostomy
Second Wednesday of each month
7 – 8 p.m.
The Outpatient Center Classroom
Parkinson’s Disease
Thursdays, August 22, September 26,
October 24
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
Prostate Cancer
Second Wednesday of every other month.
July 10 and September 11
6 – 8 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
See more calendar listings
by visiting CarrollHospitalCenter.org,
click on Class Registration.
Call 410-871-7231 for more information
or to register for any of our bereavement
support groups.
Open to adults who have experienced the
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown
Glade Valley Grief Support Group
Third Thursday of each month, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Glade Valley Center, Genesis Health Care
56 W. Frederick St., Walkersville
Healing Hearts Day Camp
A grief day camp for children ages 7 - 13 who
have experienced the death of a loved one.
Friday August 23, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Landon C. Burns Park, Westminster
Registration and completed
application required.
Pathways Bereavement
Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Carroll Hospice
Pet Loss
Addressing the emotional issues and coping
strategies concerning the death of a pet.
Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Carroll Hospice
Widows
Open to women whose spouse has died.
First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Carroll Hospice
Widowers
Open to men whose spouse has died.
First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Carroll Hospice
Planning for
Parenthood
Breastfeeding
Prepare for a positive breastfeeding experience,
including benefits and techniques, handling
common breastfeeding concerns, breast
pumps and more.
Tuesday, July 23, August 20, September 17
and October 15
6:30 – 9 p.m., Shipley Classroom
$30 per couple
Childbirth Review
For couples who have previously attended a
childbirth preparation class and need review of
labor and delivery, including coping techniques.
Family Birthplace Tours
Tours of The Family Birthplace are held
twice a month and are offered as part of
the Prepared Childbirth programs.
To register for a tour not affiliated with
a particular class, call 410-871-7000 for
dates and times.
Prepared Childbirth Class (3 nights)
Offers preparation for a meaningful, knowledgeable childbirth experience taught by a
certified instructor. Relaxation and breathing
techniques are an integral part of the program.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
July 9, 11 and 16; August 6, 8 and 13;
September 5, 10 and 12; October 1, 3 and 8
Shipley Classroom
$70 per couple
Prepared Childbirth Weekend
Expectant parents with busy schedules may want
to attend a weekend of childbirth preparation.
Friday, 6 – 9 p.m./Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
August 23 & 24; October 18 & 19
Shipley Classroom
$100 per couple, includes lunch voucher
on Saturday.
Safe Start
For new and expectant parents, grandparents
and caregivers. Learn about infant safety
including child-proofing, poison prevention,
car seat safety, SIDS, CPR and choking rescue
for infants less than one year of age. Not a
certification class.
Thursday, July 25, September 19
6:30 – 9 p.m., Shipley Classroom
$50 per couple, includes Infant CPR
Anytime Kit
Healthy Living
Cancer Survivorship Series
Pathway to Health: Embracing the
“New Norm”
A cancer survivorship series for men and women.
Navigating the Sea of Emotions
Presented by Jan Nicholson, Ed.D.
Monday, September 30, 6 – 7 p.m.
The Women’s Place, Free
The Road to Better Nutrition and Exercise
Presented by Stacey Wilson, exercise
therapist and wellness coach, and
a Martin’s Food Market nutritionist
Tuesday, October 29, 6 – 7 p.m.
Stepping Stones: Surveillance,
Screening and Medical Follow-up
Presented by Flavio Kruter, M.D.,
hemotology and oncology
Wednesday, November 6, 6 – 7 p.m.
COMING SOON
Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors
In partnership with Y of Central Maryland
Hill Family Center.
or to be placed on the waiting list.
Heart of the Matter Education Series
Stroke & Stroke Prevention
Tuesday, August 20, 7 – 8 p.m.
Shipley Classroom, Free
Diabetes & Heart Disease
Shipley Classroom, Free
Honoring our Bodies, Ourselves
Presented by Jan Nicholson, Ed.D.
Understanding how a healthy lifestyle can lead
to a better self image.
Outpatient Center Classroom, Free
Living Well...Take Charge of Your Health
Sponsored by the Carroll County Bureau of
Aging and Disabilities, a Maryland Access
Point Site.
Thursdays, September 12 – October 17
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Outpatient Center Classroom, Free
For more information or to register
call 410-386-3810.
Look Good…Feel Better
Just for Kids
Program to help women cope with the appearancerelated side effects of chemotherapy.
Mondays, July 22, September 16
and October 28, 1 – 3 p.m.
Monday, August 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Call 410-871-6161 to register.
Babysitting & CPR
Lymphedema: Reduce Your Risk
In this two-part course, participants will learn
how to create a safe environment for children,
plus appropriate ways to keep children occupied. Instruction on how to handle emergencies,
as well as CPR training is included.
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Wednesday, July 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
and Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
$60 per person
I Am Special
(Sibling Preparation Program)
Offers children ages 3 to 7 an opportunity to
prepare for the arrival of a new baby in your
family and to feel special about becoming a
big brother or sister.
Sundays, August 11 and October 13
1:30 – 3 p.m.
$15 per child
Wednesdays, September 25 and October 30
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Speakers Available
The Speakers Bureau at Carroll Hospital Center
brings the expertise of the area’s health care
professionals to your organization. Our professionals
are available to speak on a wide range of health
topics to community groups of 20 or more. For more information or to make a request for this
complimentary service, please call 410-871-7121 or
visit CarrollHospitalCenter.org/speakers-bureau
Calendar & Support Groups
Registration is required for all classes and programs with the exception of support groups unless otherwise indicated. To register or for more
information, please call Health Access at 410-871-7000, or register online at CarrollHospitalCenter.org. All fees are non-refundable.
Special Services
Mind and Body
To schedule an appointment for any of our services, call Health Access at 410-871-7000.
All Mind and Body classes and programs are
held at The Women’s Place unless otherwise noted.
Acupuncture
By appointment only.
$135–initial treatment; $80–follow-up visit
Community Acupuncture Intake $40,
Follow-up visits $25
Aromatherapy Massage
Surround yourself in the aroma of your choice
from one of the therapist’s essential oil blends
and soothe away stress and tension.
$75 per session
The Boutique at the Women’s Place
A boutique specializing in merchandise
for women with cancer.
The Women’s Place
Charges apply. Limited quantities of
wigs and head coverings are available
free of charge.
or to schedule an appointment.
Cancer Navigation Services
A free comprehensive resource for men and
women pending a diagnosis or in any stage
of cancer.
Cancer Nutritional Services
Center for Breast Health
A comprehensive resource for women pending
a diagnosis or in any stage of breast cancer.
Genetic Counseling
In partnership with University of Maryland
Greenebaum Cancer Center. Services are
available for cancer patients and those at
risk for the disease.
Hot Stone Body Massage
Free trial session
Wednesday, September 18
Taneytown Professional Center
417 E. Baltimore St., Suite C
Call 410-871-7000 to register.
Infant Massage
Continuing Yoga Practice & Review
(4 weeks)
60-minute massage, $80
For babies age 3 weeks to 6 months
and one or both parents.
First session: $70, includes instruction,
Massage oil and book.
Additional session: $55
Integrative Reflexology®
30-minute session, $45
60-minute session, $70
Call 410-871-6161 for information.
IPL & Laser Services
Hair removal, treatment of Rosacea, spider
veins on the face and skin pigmentations.
Japanese Hot Stone Facial Massage
30-minute massage, $50
Lymphedema Treatment Services
Call 410-871-6161 for information and
appointments.
Massage
General, pregnancy, cancer and mastectomy
massage.
15-minutes, $20; 30-minutes, $45
60-minutes, $70; 90-minutes, $95
Reiki
One-hour, $70; 30-minute, $45
The Resource Center
A comprehensive health library.
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Auricular (ear) Acupuncture
Thursdays, October 31 – November 21
6 – 7:15 p.m.
$45 per person
Mini Massage Day
Wednesdays, July 24, August 28,
September 25 and October 23
15-minutes $20; 30-minutes $45
Reiki I
Monday, September 9, 6 – 9 p.m.
$70 per person
Reiki II
Monday, October 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
$85 per person
Yoga (7 weeks)
Thursdays, September 5 – October 24
(skip September 19)
Prenatal Yoga*: 4:30 – 5:20 p.m.
*Physician consent required
Continuing Yoga: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Beginning Yoga: 7 – 8:15 p.m.
$79 per person
Tobacco Cessation
Stop Using Tobacco for Life (5 weeks)
Learn strategies for quitting and developing
healthy new habits. Sponsored by the
Carroll County Health Department.
Thursdays, August 8 – September 5
& October 24 – November 21
7 – 9 p.m.
Carroll County Health Department
290 South Center St., Westminster
Free
Grow
Your Health
Special Events
Auxiliary Books Are Fun Book Fair
To benefit the William E. Kahlert Regional
Cancer Center.
Thursday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Carroll Hospital Center Main Lobby
Auxiliary Gala
Cancer Center.
Saturday, November 2, 6:30 p.m. – midnight
Martin’s Westminster
For sponsorships, tickets, donations or more
information, contact Carroll Hospital Center
Volunteer Services at 410-871-7280 or visit
www.CHCGala.org
Auxiliary Uniform City Scrub Sale
Cancer Center.
Thursday, October 10, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, October 11, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bingo Dinner
To support the Center for Breast Health.
Saturday, October 5
Doors open at 5 p.m.
$32 (includes bingo cards and dinner)
Theme: Going down the ocean, hon
Gamber Fire Hall
For tickets, call Herb Marquess at
410-356-7872 or Carroll Hospital Center
Foundation at 410-871-6200.
Carroll Golf Classic
Friday, September 13
7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. flights
Piney Branch Golf & Country Club
Register at CarrollHospitalCenter.org,
or call 410-871-6200 for more information.
Interfaith Service of Remembrance
The service will include prayers, reading, music
and a special candle lighting ceremony to celebrate the lives of those who have passed away
at the hospital.
Friday, September 20, 4 – 5 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
For more information, call 410-871-6679.
Pink Fling Luncheon
To benefit the WISH Fund
Supports the Center for Breast Health
Year of the Book Signing Event *NEW!*
A book signing with local authors to benefit
the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center.
Thursday, August 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For information call Volunteer Services
at 410-871-7280.
Certified CPR
Healthcare Provider CPR – Initial
This class is for health care professionals and
professional rescuers.
Friday, August 9 and Monday, October 7
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shipley Classroom
$80 per person
Healthcare Provider CPR – Renewal
Must have a current AHA Healthcare Provider
Card to register.
Monday, July 29, Noon – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Shipley Classroom
$64 per person
HeartCode® BLS
An alternative to the traditional BLS class, this
American Heart Association BLS e-learning
program is now being offered as an option to
renew your Healthcare Provider CPR.
AT THE
TOTAL HEALTH
EXPO
Saturday, October 26
8 a.m. – noon
Bushels oF Family
Fun & activities
Interactive educational displays
Health information booths
Activities for the kids
Plus! Free snacks, prizes
& giveaways too!
FR EE & low-cost
health scr een ings
For your whole Family
Blood pressure, cholesterol*, foot
health, glucose*, knee & hip*, oral
health, osteoporosis, skin cancer*,
vascular & vein*, and more!
*Registration required.
Call 410-871-7000 to register now.
Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Registration not required.
Mondays, August 5, September 9, October 7
3 – 4 p.m.
New Windsor Post Office
Tuesdays, August 6, September 3, October 1
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Sykesville Post Office
Mondays, July 29, August 26, September 30,
October 28
11 a.m. – noon
Westminster Post Office
Mondays, August 5, September 9, October 7
1 – 2 p.m.
For more information,
call 410-871-7000.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Westminster, MD
Permit No. 348
200 Memorial Avenue |Westminster, Maryland 21157
Manchester
Primary Care
Hampstead
Cardiology
Primary Care
Westminster
Cardiology
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrinology
General Surgery
Gerontology*
Neurology
Neurosurgery
OB/GYN
Orthopaedics
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery*
Primary Care
Vascular Surgery
Quality Care,
Close to Home
With 26 office locations throughout the area,
Carroll Health Group’s family of primary and
specialty care providers can serve virtually all
of your health care needs—close to home.
For individual office addresses and phone
numbers, physician bios and more, please visit
our website at CarrollHealthGroup.org
Mt. Airy
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Finksburg
Primary Care
Reisterstown
Cardiology*
Orthopaedics
Primary Care
Eldersburg
Cardiology
Ear, Nose & Throat
OB/GYN
Orthopaedics
Plastic Surgery*
Primary Care
Woodbine
Primary Care
*Coming August 1

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