February 15, 2010
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Lisa Cooper named one of "100 History Makers in the Making"
Praised for her work “closing the racial gap in health care,” Lisa Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of general internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has been named one of “100 History Makers in the Making.”
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Take Two Carrots and Call Me in the Morning
Eating the right foods and spices could go a long way toward staving off everything from gut ailments to cancer, say Hopkins experts. They share their tips for stocking a health-promoting pantry. Read story
Perilous Times Ahead?
Why academic medical centers should be key to health care reform.
By Dean/CEO Edward Miller, M.D. Academic medical centers—the crown jewels of American medicine—stand at a dangerous intersection. With appropriate support, the nation’s 125 AMCs and 400 teaching hospitals could spearhead the drive to bring quality health care to tens of millions of currently uninsured Americans, while ratcheting down costs via innovative care delivery models. Read story
Under the Dome
Johns Hopkins Hospital, East Baltimore
Judgment Day
Pancreatic cancer looms as one of medicine’s most unforgiving monsters. Yet every Tuesday, a team of 20 experts here converge over desperate patients who come from all over for life-changing second opinions. Read story
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Delirium
When older people come home from a hospital stay, they may be confused and agitated and have difficulty managing life activities. Family members may call this dementia, but it is often delirium. A new study shows how very often this condition occurs, says Johns Hopkins Bayview geriatrics expert Dr. Michelle Bellantoni. Listen to story
Howard County General Hospital
Time Is Muscle!
Every minute you lose during a heart attack may mean losing heart muscle you cannot get back. That’s why it is so important to know the warning signs of an attack and what to do if you suspect you are experiencing one. Read story
Suburban Hospital
Suburban Team Shocked by Devastation in Haiti
Less than a week since returning from the devastation in Haiti, Dr. Dany Westerband and his team vividly recount the gruesome details of their relief trip. Read story
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