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IN THIS ISSUE LETTER FROM THE CEO ADVANCED SPINE CARE A Healing Journey 6 Your spine is made up of 24 small bones, or vertebrae, that sit on top of each other, from the pelvis to the base of the skull. These vertebrae are cushioned by thin disks that contain a gel-like substance. Spine diseases can be painful and debilitating, even result- Keep calm with No More Sleepless NightsSM at the Breast Center. ing in paralysis in extreme cases. However, 4 turn with conﬁdence to our Spine & Scoliosis Center for the most at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, patients can AND THE BEAT GOES ON advanced and minimally invasive surgical care. The Spine & Scoliosis Center is part of Towson Orthopaedic Associates and is one of Heart failure patient is back to doing what she loves thanks to cardiac rehab class. 8 In this issue, you'll read about specialized endoscopic techniques using tiny incisions to repair herniated disks, as well as BACK (AND NECK) IN ACTION the latest state-of-the-art materials that are being used to treat Advanced cervical and spine surgeries restore mobility. 10 the best in the region. patients who are close to paralysis. More than 1,500 spinal procedures are performed annually by our outstanding spine surgeons and neurosurgeons, which is a testimony to their expertise. This high volume translates into top experience that the community A LIFE BACK IN BLOOM can count on-and attracts many patients from across the U.S. A minimally invasive way to repair the heart's mitral valve helps treat a severe problem-with reduced recovery time. and around the world. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Maryland's Health Matters and ﬁnd valuable information that will help keep you and your loved ones in good health for 2015 and beyond. D E PA R T M E N TS 3 13 14 15 A HEALTHY START AT A GLANCE HEALTHY AT HOME NEWS AND EVENTS Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 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 Designed by McMURRY/TMG, LLC 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. Maryland's Health Matters is published by the Marketing and Communications ofﬁce at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. This publication is not intended to provide professional medical advice. It is to provide general health and wellness information. http://www.facebook.com/StJosephMedicalCenter http://www.youtube.com/SJMCTowson http://www.twitter.com/SJMCTowson

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015
In This Issue
A Healthy Start
And the Beat Goes On
A Healing Journey
Back (and Neck) in Action
A Life Back in Bloom
At A Glance
Healthy At Home
New and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Winter 2015