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IN THIS ISSUE 7 BETTER BLOOD SUGAR Lifestyle changes make a significant impact on your diabetes diagnosis. 10 COVER STORY 8 4 REPLACEMENT NOT KNEE-DED Knee cartilage transplants can help some patients return to their preinjury lifestyles. URGENT CARE OR ER? Choosing a high-quality, efficient urgent care center just got easy. RESTORING A WELL-KNOWN SENATOR'S GOLF GAME A delicate touch repairs conditions ranging from contracted fingers to broken wrists. D E PA R T M E N TS 3 A HEALTHY START 13 AT A GLANCE 14 FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY 18 HEALTHY AT HOME 19 NEWS AND EVENTS Maryland's Health Matters is published by the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. This publication is not intended to provide professional medical advice. It is to provide general health and wellness information. B E A PART O F S O METH ING GR EATER . STAY CONNECTED WITH US President and CEO The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA Vice President of Business Development Walter J. Furlong Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Health Kellie Edris Designed by 2 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS Visit our Facebook page to learn about the latest events and happenings at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter Watch our doctors discuss prenatal care, joint replacement surgeries and more. youtube.com/SJMCTowson Get daily, real-time health information and updates from our experts. twitter.com/SJMCTowson WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Please send us your comments, information requests, change of address or opt-out request to umsjmatters@umm.edu or 7601 Osler Drive, Jordan Center, Suite 163, Towson, MD 21204. Or call 410-337-1700. http://www.facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter http://www.youtube.com/SJMCTowson http://www.twitter.com/SJMCTowson

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