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Good Health Summer 2015 Volume 13 - Number 2 In this issue Union GYN is now Union OB/GYN... 2 Start your family at the Maternal & Infant Center... 2 New urgent care center is open.

1 Good Health Summer 2015 Volume 13 - Number 2 In this issue Union GYN is now Union OB/GYN... 2 Start your family at the Maternal & Infant Center... 2 New urgent care center is open... 3 Non-emergency ailments for which to visit urgent care... 3 Community Health Education Programs New providers join Union Multi-Specialty Practice... 6 Respite Care at Adult Day Services... 6 Staying healthy at summer BBQs... 7 Weight-loss options that work... 8 Visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter... 8 Obstetrics care close to home Read about how we now offer this new women s health service on Page 2.

Union GYN is now Union OB/GYN Important obstetrics services as well as gynecology care available in our community Women in Cecil County now have expanded access to comprehensive obstetric care close

Meet our new OB/GYN physicians Jessica Nunez, MD, FACOG, received her medical degree with high honors from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica.

Nunez has practiced at Donalsonville (Georgia) Hospital Women s Center for more than four years.

She is boardcertified in OB/GYN and comes to our area from North Hills Medical Center in Greenville, S.C. Dr. Li joins the practice in August.

. Li and Nunez join Russell A. White, MD, FACOG, in practice at Union Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr.

2 Union GYN is now Union OB/GYN Important obstetrics services as well as gynecology care available in our community Women in Cecil County now have expanded access to comprehensive obstetric care close to home. The addition of two new physicians to the medical staff of Union Hospital makes these important health services available for expectant and new mothers. Meet our new OB/GYN physicians Jessica Nunez, MD, FACOG, received her medical degree with high honors from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. She completed her internship and residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore. Boardcertified in OB/GYN, Dr. Nunez has practiced at Donalsonville (Georgia) Hospital Women s Center for more than four years. Yi Li, MD, earned her medical degree at Beijing (China) Medical University and completed a residency in OB/GYN at Wayne State University in Detroit. She received her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. She is boardcertified in OB/GYN and comes to our area from North Hills Medical Center in Greenville, S.C. Dr. Li joins the practice in August. UNION MULTI-SPECIALTY PRACTICES PRIMARY & SPECIALTY CARE PHYSICIANS Drs. Li and Nunez join Russell A. White, MD, FACOG, in practice at Union Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. White, who is board-certified, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond; completed a residency at Christiana Care Health Services in Newark, DE; and joined the medical staff at Union Hospital earlier this year. In addition, Anne Torna, MD, continues to provide gynecology services in our Elkton offices as well as a second location in Perryville. Board-certified, Dr. Torna received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and has been in practice for 26 years. Union Obstetrics & Gynecology is located in the Union Hospital Medical Professional Building at 111 West High Street, Suite 203, in Elkton. All of the physicians are accepting new patients and those wishing to transfer their care. For an appointment or more information, call (443) Start your family at the Maternal & Infant Center If you re expecting or you are ready to start a family, you ll want to consider many factors when choosing the right place to have your baby. Where can you receive the best medical care? Where will you find a team of professionals who care about you, your baby and your loved ones? Where can you find amenities such as private suites for labor, delivery and recovery? The Maternal & Infant Center at Union Hospital offers all of these benefits right here in Cecil County. All of our patient rooms are private, with special touches such as a whirlpool tub, rocking chair and bassinet and plenty of room for the new dad to stay, too. In addition, specially trained perinatal nurses will teach you how to care for your baby when you are ready to go home. To learn more about our educational programs for expectant and new parents, or make an appointment to tour the center, call (410)

New urgent care center is open Easy access, expert care for health problems You spend enough time waiting in your day-to-day activities. So when you have an urgent health concern, why wait?

hospital emergency room. Save time, money and hassle Urgent care is a better choice than the emergency room for non-emergency health problems.

3 New urgent care center is open Easy access, expert care for health problems You spend enough time waiting in your day-to-day activities. So when you have an urgent health concern, why wait? The Urgent Care Center at Principio, an affiliate of Union Hospital, offers prompt, expert treatment for non-emergency illnesses and injuries at a lower cost than what you would pay if you visit a hospital emergency room. Save time, money and hassle Urgent care is a better choice than the emergency room for non-emergency health problems. Here s why: Cost savings Urgent care costs less than emergency care. Many insurance plans will not pay for emergency care for minor illnesses and injuries, resulting in higher costs for you. Speed For many ailments, urgent care is usually faster than emergency care. In the ER, patients with more serious injuries get treated first. So, you may wait a long time before getting help for a sore throat or skin rash. Convenience Our urgent care center is open in the evenings and on weekends. So you can get care when your doctor s office is closed or busy. And you don t need an appointment. Need quick care close to home for a non-emergency illness or injury? Visit the new Urgent Care Center at Principio. IMPORTANT: For medical emergencies such as heart attack symptoms, serious injury or severe allergic reactions, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Principio Health Center 4863 Pulaski Highway, Suite 110 Perryville, MD (443) Hours: Monday Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday Sunday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit the Urgent Care Center at Principio for concerns such as: Allergic reactions Asthma attacks Cough and colds Ear infections Fever Headaches Minor burns and cuts Rashes Respiratory infections Sore throat Sports-related injuries Sprains and strains Urinary tract infections Vomiting and diarrhea 3

4 Community Health For more information and registration for these and other community Childbirth & Family Education For more information and registration for our childbirth and family education programs, call (443) or visit Core Childbirth Preparation $50 per couple These classes cover the essentials of labor and delivery. Topics include signs of labor, breathing and relaxation, comfort measures, possible interventions, cesarean birth, medications and epidurals. A tour of the Maternal & Infant Center is provided. Weeknight Childbirth Class: This three-session class is offered September 17, 24 & October 1, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday Express Childbirth Class: This class is offered August 22 & October 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Split-Session Weekend Childbirth Class: This class is divided into two sessions of Friday, September 25, 6:30-9 p.m. & Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Family Education Classes Register for any Childbirth Preparation class and receive two FREE classes. You can make a complete five-class series by choosing to add on Postpartum & Newborn Care and Infant Feeding. Additional classes are priced at $20 each. Postpartum & Newborn Care August 27 and September 8, 6:30-9 p.m. $20 There are physical, emotional, social and economic changes that occur with the birth of a new baby. Learn how to navigate all of the changes and how to prepare for the early days after the birth of your baby. Included in this class are common newborn characteristics, behaviors and expectations for hospital care. Learn how your baby communicates and how you can learn cues that will make you a better parent. Baby bath demonstration is included. Breastfeeding Basics September 3, 6:30-9 p.m. $20 The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for one year for optimal health. This class will help both parents prepare, giving you confidence and peace of mind for those coming months. Learn how it all works and how to get off to the best possible start in those early postpartum days and beyond. This class is taught by a lactation consultant, a specialist in lactation care. Thursday class will spend the last 30 minutes on expression and storage of breast milk. Infant Soothing & Massage October 5, 6:30-9 p.m. $20 Learn from the experts how to calm a newborn by replicating the movement and sounds they remember from the womb. Five basic soothing techniques will be taught to calm a crying baby. This course is for expectant parents or caregivers of newborns. Topics include soothing techniques, benefits of infant massage, demonstration of a full-body massage for baby giving you hands-on practice with dolls. You will learn therapeutic strokes for relieving colic, constipation, teething and congestion. The instructor is a registered nurse certified in infant massage instruction. Grandparenting Today September 28, 6:30-9 p.m. $10 for two grandparents If this is your first grandchild, you may be wondering what role you play if invited into the delivery room. Many changes have taken place in obstetrics and pediatrics since you have given birth to your child. You may be hearing Mom, they don t do it that way anymore. Topics include helping the new parents adjust to their role, reducing the risk of SIDS, infant CPR/first aid for choking with hands on practice with dolls, new pediatric practices and rationale and infant safety. Infant Safety September 1, 6:30-9 p.m. $20 This class presents valuable information on safety topics for expectant parents. Topics include car seats, safe sleep, how to childproof your home and instruction in infant CPR and choking relief including a hands-on practice session using infant CPR mannequins. Family & Friends CPR October 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12 for one participant, $20 for two using the same manual Family & Friends CPR teaches the basics of CPR but does not provide certification. Hands-on instruction is provided in the following: Adult CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use Child CPR and AED use Infant CPR Choking relief for adults, children and infants For more information, please call (443) or dgreer@uhcc.com. 4

5 Education Programs education programs, call (410) or visit Meetings, Clubs & Support Groups Alzheimer s/caregivers Support Group Free 4 th Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Union Hospital s Adult Day Services, this support group provides comfort and coping information for caregivers managing a loved one with Alzheimer s disease or someone at home or in a nursing facility who can no longer care for themselves. Location: Adult Day Services at Union Hospital. Call (410) for more information. American Diabetes Association Support Group Free 2 nd Tuesday of each month, 5-6 p.m. Support and educational group for persons with diabetes and their families. Call (410) for more information. Bariatric Support Group 3 rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 7 p.m. Union Hospital hosts a support group for weight-loss surgery patients and those considering weight-loss surgery, as well as their support persons. Call (443) for more information. Breast Cancer Support Group Free 3 rd Tuesday of every other month, 12-1:30 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m. (no meeting in October) Those faced with breast cancer can join us and receive support, understanding, guidance and education to help them stay strong. Call (410) for information. Breastfeeding Mom s Café Every Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. (excluding holidays) Breastfeeding Mom s Café is an easy way for mothers to exchange information and experiences. You can also speak to the lactation consultant if needed. This is a casual drop-in with weight checks before and after feedings. No registration is required. Call (443) for more information. I Can Cope Cancer Support Group Free American Cancer Society & Union Hospital Co-Sponsor 3 rd Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. This program gives participants an opportunity to share their concerns with others having similar experiences and to design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. Guest speakers include professionals in the field of cancer management. A light dinner will be provided. Call (443) for more information. Kids Can Cope Free 2 nd Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Having a parent with a serious illness can be a challenging emotional time for children. This support group is for children who have a parent or loved one with cancer or other chronic illness. Creative activities are designed to help participants identify and cope with feelings and build resiliency they will need during difficult times. RSVP is required. Call (410) , ext. 2607, for more information. Look Good Feel Better Free This program offers women and men with cancer a chance to learn how to enhance their appearance while undergoing treatment. A licensed cosmetologist assists those with cancer in looking their best. Call (443) for an appointment. Moms Matter Free 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday of each month (excluding holidays), 3:30-5 p.m. This is a new support group for moms coping with pregnancy or postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety or mood disorder. Through supporting each other and by sharing resources, new moms can be happy and healthy again. To join or for more information, call (410)

New providers bring new expertise and new perspectives to medical staff Union Hospital and Union Multi-Specialty Practices welcome a new physician, and a former registered nurse who is taking on a

Rahman is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine and joins the medical staff at Union Hospital. Dr.

He completed his residency in internal medicine at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA, and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology for the National Institutes of Health.

6 New providers bring new expertise and new perspectives to medical staff Union Hospital and Union Multi-Specialty Practices welcome a new physician, and a former registered nurse who is taking on a different role as a family nurse practioner, to our medical staff. Fahd Rahman, MD, Medical Oncology and Hematology Dr. Rahman is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine and joins the medical staff at Union Hospital. Dr. Rahman earned his medical degree from the University of Peshawar in Pakistan, where he also completed internships in internal medicine and pediatric surgery. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA, and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology for the National Institutes of Health. As we expand our oncology program, our focus will be on guiding the department toward exceptional, precise, specialized care, Dr. Rahman said. It s a unique opportunity for me and an exciting experience for the community. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rahman, call (410) Jackline Nanga, MSN, RN Jackline has been a registered nurse at Union Hospital since In 2014, she completed her Master of Science degree in nursing at Wilmington University and is now a family nurse practioner at Union Primary Care in Elkton. While she loved working as a registered nurse, Jackline wanted to advance her education and career. Being a family nurse practitioner is ideal for me, she said. I love that I can now take care of patients of all ages and be involved in their growth and health progress throughout their lives. To schedule an appointment with Jackline, call Union Primary Care of Elkton at (410) UNION MULTI-SPECIALTY PRACTICES PRIMARY & SPECIALTY CARE PHYSICIANS 6 Respite Care at Adult Day Services Exceptional care for your loved ones a welcome break for you I love caring for my mother, but once in a while I need a break. If only I had a day to get a few things done. Isn t it time for some me time? If you are a caregiver for an elderly or disabled loved one, you may have experienced feelings like these. After all, caregiving demands time, energy, focus and patience. That s why Adult Day Services at Union Hospital is proud to offer respite care for caregivers in our community. Respite care is temporary support for caregivers of people with chronic health conditions. It is an opportunity for caregivers to attend to personal concerns or just take a break. Our respite care program provides nutritious meals, group activities, supervision for personal care and medication reminders in a friendly environment staffed by caring professionals. Respite care offers significant benefits such as reduced caregiver stress and improved family relationships. Many caregivers like to set up regular respire care appointments, says Charlotte Temple, manager of Adult Day Services. That keeps the tension from building up and provides a break for caregivers to look forward to. For more information or to schedule respite care, please call (410) , adultday@uhcc.com or visit

7 Staying healthy at summer BBQs By Jenna Ferguson More often than not, a good old-fashioned summer cookout is not the healthiest affair. The typical menu consists of chips and dip, hot dogs, hamburgers and various desserts all of which are not the healthiest of choices. Although it s okay to indulge (everything in moderation,) you may not want to stray too far from your healthy eating regimen. So, how can you stay healthy at summer cookouts? Bring your own side dish or dessert Prepare your own healthy side dish or dessert. The host will appreciate the gesture, and you ll have a guaranteed healthy dish to put on your plate. Stay active Instead of sitting around with the other guests, get the group together for a game. Throw a Frisbee, set up a volleyball game or take a walk together after dinner. You ll burn off some of those appetizers and stir up some additional fun for the guests. Go for the greens When you re scanning the food table look for the salads, vegetables and fruits first. Try to load half of your plate with these healthier options. Be a grill master If you re hosting, you can easily throw some healthier alternatives on the grill. Pick up some veggie burgers or marinate chicken breasts in a salad dressing. Your guests will appreciate the variety of options, too! Chickpea Summer Salad For the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinse and drained 1 (15 ounce) can yellow sweet corn, rinsed and drained 1 English cucumber, finely chopped 1 small pint red cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves ½ yellow sweet onion, finely diced For the dressing: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon cilantro paste or finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon garlic, minced Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. For the dressing, add all ingredients into a medium size bowl and whisk until all ingredients are well mixed. Pour dressing evenly over the salad and toss salad mixture gently to mix ingredients together. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Jenna Ferguson is a graduate student at the University of Delaware working towards her Master s Degree in Health Promotion and a Health Coaching Certificate. Jenna will be completing her Health Coaching Practicum at Union Hospital this summer. She will be providing individual health coaching services for employees focusing on healthy lifestyle changes. Don t show up hungry Don t allow yourself to forget to eat before the cookout or tell yourself you want to save your appetite for the cookout. If you do, chances are you will end up overeating, gravitating toward unhealthy options and ultimately consuming more calories than you would have liked to. Below are examples of a healthier side dish and a healthier dessert for your BBQ. Easy Peach Blueberry Crisp For the filling: 4-5 peaches, sliced (peeled, if desired) 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup honey or maple syrup ¼ cup lemon juice (1 lemon) For the crisp topping: 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup almond meal/flour ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup coconut oil, melted Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9-inch pie plate with a natural cooking spray. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium bowl, and combine all crisp topping ingredients in a medium bowl. Next, pour filling ingredients into pie plate and sprinkle the oat mixture over the top. Bake for 40 minutes, and then allow to cool slightly before spooning out. Serve warm and with vanilla ice cream or coconut cream, if desired. 7

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8 106 Bow St. Elkton, MD (410) Rising Sun: (410) Delaware: (302) TDD: (410) Visit us online at Dr. Kenneth S. Lewis, President & CEO Kathryn McKinney, Director Public Relations & Marketing OR CURRENT RESIDENT Nonprofit Org. US POSTAGE PAID PROGRESSIVE IMPRESSIONS INTERNATIONAL Good Health is published quarterly by the Public Relations Department of Union Hospital, 106 Bow St., Elkton, MD Nonprofit postage paid. Issue date: Summer 2015 Take control of your life again! Weight-loss options that work Have you tried traditional weight-loss strategies without success? The Union Bariatric Program may be able to help. Our surgeon and specialized support team understand that you have unique challenges, and our multi-disciplinary approach can help you achieve lasting weight loss with bariatric surgery and ongoing support. You may qualify for bariatric surgery if you have: A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more Or A BMI between 35 and 39.9 and a serious obesity-related health problem The Union Bariatric Program is a collaboration of Union Hospital and the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital. To learn more about our weight-loss program, surgery options, and our free informational seminars and support groups, please call (443) UNION BARIATRIC A Partnership of University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center PROGRAM Visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Keep up with the latest Union Hospital news and events, view photos and videos, and add your own feedback on our Facebook page and our recently launched Twitter account. To visit our Facebook page, scan the attached QR code or access it from our website at To visit our Twitter page, scan the other QR code or visit

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