Community Update - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Community Update
from your friends at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
August 2013
August Calendar
August 13 or 20: Weight Loss
Surgery Seminar
For patients 100 pounds or more overweight
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Registration: 410-550-KNOW (5669)
August 17 & 18: Childbirth Preparation
This session provides expectant mothers
and their labor coaches in-depth instruction
on labor, delivery, pain control and other
topics related to the birth experience. Classes
are led by a certified childbirth educator.
Cost: $65
Registration/Info.: 410-550-BABY (2229)
August 18: Breastfeeding
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding, behaviors
of a normal newborn, how to pump
and store breast milk, and how medications
and contraceptives affect breastfeeding.
Cost: $30
Registration/Info.: 410-550-BABY (2229).
For a complete list of seminars, screenings and
classes, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_
hopkins_bayview and click on “Seminars and
Screenings.”
Community Update is published every month by
the Community Relations Department. Gayle
Adams, director; Meghan Rossbach, editor;
Elaine Welkie, April Meise, contributors
Sources for this issue: Food and Drug Administration
(fda.gov); U.S. Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (cdc.gov)
For more information, call 410-550-0289 or
visit hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_
bayview/community_services
Addiction Treatment Services
Receives Award from SAMSHA
Addiction Treatment Services received the 2013 Science and
Service Award for the Treatment of Opioid-related Disorders
from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is a community-based
program that provides methadone maintenance and a range of
outpatient drug-abuse treatment services for patients with opioid
dependence, and other substance abuse, alcohol abuse and
psychotic disorders. ATS developed the Motivated Stepped Care
treatment model, which provides a set of behavioral standards
that reinforce accountability for treatment and attendance to
scheduled services
ATS has used the Motivated Stepped Care model for more than
15 years. This model has shown engagement in other important
recovery-related activities, including employment, health care and
building drug-free support.
For more information about ATS, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/
psychiatry/bayview/substance_abuse/addiction_treatment_
service.
Update: Community Health Needs Assessment
After completing a year-long Community Health Needs Assessment,
Johns Hopkins Bayview has identified four priority areas:
• Obesity
• Addiction, including tobacco
• Services to non-English speaking
patients
• Mental health, including violence
prevention
Many programs are already in place to address these key issues;
however, we are now seeking feedback from the community and
clinical departments to develop new programs that will ultimately
improve the health of the people we serve.
To review a copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment,
visit hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview or call
410-550-0289.

When planning your family trips whether by car,
plane, train or ship, preparation is key to ensure an
enjoyable experience. Using common sense, knowing
your limitations and following these tips can help you
have a safe and enjoyable vacation.
Getting Ready for Your Trip
• Avoid back injury from lifting heavy luggage. Use
proper lifting technique by bending at the knees and
using your legs, rather than your waist and back.
• Opt for suitcases with wheels.
Preventing Motion Sickness
Inner ear disorders that affect equilibrium and balance
can quickly spoil your travel when experiencing
the effects of motion sickness. Symptoms can include
queasiness, nausea and vomiting. To prevent motion
sickness:
• Don’t read in the car.
• Get plenty of sleep before traveling.
• Skip acidic and greasy foods.
• Drink lots of water.
• Avoid smoking and inhaling secondhand smoke.
• Rest your head against the neck rest.
• If you are a passenger, look at scenery in the distance.
If you are driving, focus on the road, shifting
eyes slightly.
Traveling with Medication
• Pack your medication in a carry on bag.
• Take a list of your precriptions, including brand and
generic names.
• Keep a letter from your physician for any injectable
or controlled substances.
• If travelling internationally, consult with the American
Embassy or consulate to ensure that your medicines
are allowed in the host country.
Back to School Prep: Are You Ready?
As the summer winds down, parents start getting
ready for the upcoming school year. Part of that process
includes a visit to the pediatrician to ensure that
immunizations are up-to-date.
An “immunization record” begins when your child
receives his or her first vaccination. It is essential to
keep a record of your child’s immunizations to guarantee
they will always be up to date.
Young adults also need to keep up with their immunizations.
Individuals ages 16 to 21 are most likely to
acquire meningococcal disease. For college-bound
students, the meningococcal vaccine helps prevent
meningitis and sepsis, which
an lead to severe illness and
death.
If you have a physician,
remember to schedule your
yearly check-up. If you are
looking for a doctor for your
child, the Children’s Medical
Practice is accepting new
patients. Call 410-550-0967
for an appointment. General Internal Medicine also is
accepting new adult patients. To schedule an appointment,
call 410-550-3350.
Eye Health is Important, Too!
When was the last time your child’s eyes were
checked? More than 66 percent of children under the
age of 6 have never had their eyes examined by an
eye doctor, and over 20 percent of children ages 12
to 17 have trouble seeing the chalkboard.
Make sure your child starts the school year with good
vision. Schedule an eye exam at Wilmer Optical. Call
410-550-2360 for an appointment.
Have You Seen Our New Look?
Johns Hopkins Bayview recently launched a redesigned,
user-friendly Web site. Featuring direct access to useful
items, such as MyChart, Find a Doctor and online bill
payment, the new site ensures everyone has the best
possible experience before, during and after their time
on the Medical Center campus. Check it out at
hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview.