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Shady Grove Medical Center Is Second in Nation to Earn Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI

February 22, 2018 by vmbernard

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Md., for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab for care.

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Kettering Adventist HealthCare Study Provides No-cost Tumor Sequencing to Patients With Advanced Cancers

February 01, 2018 by vmbernard

Kettering Adventist HealthCare is one of only eight sites in the country and the only one in Ohio to offer a unique tumor profiling and clinical trial to advanced cancer patients.

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Enfrentando la epidemia de la soledad

January 31, 2018 by vmbernard

Si bien las investigaciones científicas están lejos de ser unánimes en que la soledad haya llegado a proporciones epidémicas, el ignorarla es un riesgo que no podemos tomar. ¿Es la soledad y el aislamiento un factor en tu vida y en tu trabajo? ¿Cómo podemos combatir una epidemia de soledad? Permíteme sugerir tres cosas que, si bien no son exhaustivas, podrían tener un efecto positivo.

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Confronting the Loneliness Epidemic

January 31, 2018 by vmbernard

Adventist HealthCare's Terry Forde suggest three things that, while far from comprehensive, may make a difference in helping those around you who may be lonely.

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Nestor Bruno and Denis Mee-Lee address how depression and suicide can impact clergy by enacting a real-life case study at the Mental Health and the Faith Community Conference.

Mental Health Conference Helps Clergy Support Members

January 24, 2018 by vmbernard

More than 100 clergy and spouses attended a recent Mental Health Conference for clergy.

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Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital First in Maryland to Earn Safe Sleep Certification

January 11, 2018 by vmbernard

Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital recently became the first hospital in Maryland to earn the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification. The hospital was recognized at the Bronze level for its commitment to encouraging safe sleep practice for infants.

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This Month's Issue

Is it "the Blues" or Depression?

January 03, 2018 by vmbernard

Depression, like most mental illnesses, lies on a spectrum,” says Kirk Chung, M.D., medical director of Kettering Adventist HealthCare’s Behavioral Medicine Center in Dayton, Ohio. What are the symptoms of depression?

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How Can You Help a Loved One With Depression?

January 03, 2018 by vmbernard

Marissa Leslie, M.D., medical director of Adventist HealthCare’s Behavioral Health division in Gaithersburg, Md., says depression should be viewed more like a very severe flu, a serious illness not dependent on faith.

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Ty Wright photographed Elliot Smith in Dayton, Ohio. Credit Ty Wright AP Images

January/February 2018 Visitor Feature: Choosing Hope

January 03, 2018 by vmbernard

Elliot Smith remembers his academy teacher pulling him aside after class one day. The teacher noticed he wasn’t enjoying singing anymore—something he loved doing since elementary school. The “darkness” continued until he realized it wasn’t something he could just “pray away.”

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Occupational Therapist Diane Messer helps a patient with strengthening exercises during a visit to his home.

Adventist HealthCare Home Care Division Earns Award for Seventh Straight Year

November 27, 2017 by vmbernard

Adventist HealthCare’s Home Health division has once again been recognized as one of the top performing home health agencies in the nation for quality care.