The latest on demand health information from the AAMC Clinicians You Trust. http://www.aahs.org.com en-us Copyright Anne Arundel Medical Center 2009 Thursday, 20 Aug 2009 15:57:00 -0500 Aug, 25 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.aahs.org/rss_media/aamcrss.php aamcnews@aahs.org.com aamcnews@aahs.org Electronic Medical Records As part of AAMC’s commitment to provide the latest in on-demand information to our patients, AAMC will offer a variety of podcasts throughout the coming year. Podcast topics will focus on the health issues that matter most to our patients, and will feature the AAMC physicians, nurses, and clinical staff that our region has come to trust. AAMC has partnered with WNAV 1430 AM, Annapolis, Md.’s “Hometown Station” to record these podcasts. Some of the content was featured on WNAV’s “1430 Connection,” a weekly local news program. We look forward to your feedback. If you would like to suggest a health topic for a future AAMC Podcast, or have questions or comments, please email the AAMC Public Relations office at aamcpr@aahs.org AAMC News aamcnews@aahs.org No http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/diabetes_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/01-18-2010 - Gestational Diabetes.mp3 If you pull up Google, and begin typing “G-E-S” into the search bar, one of the first suggested topics offered by Google is “Gestational Diabetes,” a sign of just how many expectant mothers are wary of the topic, or how many just want to learn more about how the condition can impact them during their pregnancy. In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC gestational diabetes expert Maureen Connick, R.N., provides some insight on the warning signs that the condition could be developing, how it’s combated, and how the AAMC Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine can keep women and their baby as safe as possible through the duration of your pregnancy. Podcasts January, 01 2010 10:20:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Breast Imaging, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/diabetes_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/12-07-09 - High Risk Pregnancy.mp3 Do you know what constitutes a “high risk” pregnancy? For many women, that answer is no. If your OB/GYN doctor determines that your pregnancy is high-risk, he or she may refer you to the specialist physicians at the Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine, who will partner with you and your OB/GYN to ensure you and your baby stay healthy throughout your pregnancy. In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC maternal-fetal medicine specialist Jeffrey Spencer, M.D., outlines why a pregnancy might be determined as “high risk” and provides some information about the specialty of maternal-fetal medicine. In addition, he provides an overview of the diagnostic tools that can help physicians provide the best possible care to you and your baby. Physicians like Dr. Spencer are just one reason why AAMC is the safe, smart place to have your baby. Podcasts December, 07 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Breast Imaging, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/ http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/01-11-2010 - Genetic Counseling.mp3 As the focus of health care shifts toward the prevention of disease, genetic counselors can help patients assess their risk of developing a variety of cancers, and can map out prevention and screening strategies that can provide advanced warning of any signs of trouble in the future. In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, we’re joined by AAMC genetic counselor Aimee Martin, who will talk with us about one of the most popular emerging fields in medicine. Podcasts December, 07 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Breast Imaging, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/emr_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/6-25-09-EMRPart1.mp3 Anne Arundel Medical Center will launch its new electronic medical records system in Fall 2009, ushering in a new era of health care safety and automation for the hospital. The system will allow patients and their physicians convenient, electronic access to their health care records. But what is an “electronic medical record?” How do they work? What are the benefits of the new system to AAMC’s patients and how will the new system help AAMC’s physicians provide safer, more efficient care? In this two part edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, Douglas A. Abel, AAMC’s chief information officer and AAMC primary care physician Patricia A. Czapp, M.D., discuss the new electronic medical records system, and provide answers to many of the questions Maryland residents may have about these new systems. In Part 1, Abel and Czapp discuss why AAMC felt now was an ideal time to shift from “exploring electronic medical records” to “implementing electronic medical records.” The two also discuss why the federal government has pointed to electronic medical records as one way to provide more efficient health care. Podcasts August, 18 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org No As part of AAMC’s commitment to provide the latest in on-demand information to our patients, AAMC will offer a variety of podcasts throughout the coming year. Podcast topics will focus on the health issues that matter most to our patients, and will feature the AAMC physicians, nurses, and clinical staff that our region has come to trust. As part of AAMC’s commitment to provide the latest in on-demand information to our patients, AAMC will offer a variety of podcasts throughout the coming year. Podcast topics will focus on the health issues that matter most to our patients, and will feature the AAMC physicians, nurses, and clinical staff that our region has come to trust. 00:08:54 AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Electronic Medical Records, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/diagnostic_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/6-25-09 - Diagnostic Series Part 1 - Breast Imaging.mp3 The diagnostic imaging/radiology process is a vital component in the diagnosis of many diseases, and in some cases, is used to help “rule out” others. Advancements in the field of radiology now allow physicians an unprecedented look inside the human body, resulting in earlier diagnoses, widening the range of effective treatment options for patients. And yet, AAMC understands that the radiology process can also be stressful for many patients. To help our patients better understand the exams their physicians may have ordered, AAMC will be offering a series of podcasts dedicated to radiology. Mammography: In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC radiologist Daina Pack, M.D., of Annapolis Radiology Associates, discusses breast imaging, and how women can best position themselves to properly screen for breast cancer. She provides an overview of mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound, as well as how some exams may actually be used in tandem. Podcasts October, 14 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Breast Imaging, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/diagnostic_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/audio/07-07-09 - Diagnostic Series Part 2 - DXA Scanning for Bone Density.mp3 DEXA Scans and Bone Density Imaging: DEXA scans can be truly valuable for patients with suspected osteoporosis. The scans, which measure bone density, help physicians determine a patient’s risk of developing the disease. And yet, many patients may incorrectly believe that to measure a bone’s density, the physician has to gain access to the bone. In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC radiologist John S. Park, M.D., discusses the quick, painless procedure. Podcasts October, 14 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Bone Density Imaging, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/aux_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/9-28-09 - AAMC Auxiliary_N.mp3 Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an AAMC Auxilian entails? In this special edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, Auxiliary members (left to right) Don Jump, June Caudill and John Kopkowski talk about their job duties, the rewards of interacting with patients across AAMC, and the sense of community that has developed among the Auxiliary’s 500-plus members. Wearing their signature royal blue, AAMC auxiliary members are easily recognizable across the medical campus, staffing information desks and more than 25 service areas. In addition, Auxilians help patients and their families navigate the AAMC campus, and operate the Clothes Box consignment shop and the AAMC gift shop. Podcasts October, 14 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Volunteering, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/pain_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/07-28-09 - Pain Management.mp3 Are you living with chronic pain in your lower back? If so, you know how debilitating such a condition can be. But there are treatment options available – both surgical and non-surgical – that can alleviate the pain that can come from ruptured discs, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and nerve issues.Physical medicine and pain management specialist Maurico J. Acebey, M.D., of Physical Medicine and Pain Management Associates, P.C., provides an overview of the common causes of lower back pain, and some of the solutions that can get patients back to living their life, pain free. Podcasts October, 14 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Volunteering, Health Connection http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/diabetes_podcasts.php http://www.aahs.org/media_new/podcasts/07-28-09 - Diabetes Management.mp3 Diabetes Management Podcast According to the Maryland Department of Health, more than half a million Maryland residents have diabetes. Yet many of them remain undiagnosed, leading to negative health complications. AAMC Diabetes Educator Arianne Coffman joins the AAMC Health Connection Podcast to discuss diabetes, how the disease develops, and nutritional changes people with diabetes can make to better control their disease, and improve their overall health. She also provides the signs and symptoms that diabetes may be developing, and how to keep the disease from catching you off guard. Podcasts October, 14 2009 11:30:00 -0500 aamcnews@aahs.org AAMChealthconnectionpodcast, podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, Volunteering, Health Connection