Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

We are pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with Mid Atlantic Radiology Consultants, a newly formed radiology practice that offers on-site, academic-level radiology services across the broad spectrum of subspecialty care. Effective Monday, July 1, Mid Atlantic Radiology Consultants serves as the exclusive diagnostic imaging provider across all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals and locations. https://lnkd.in/ez7G-JEZ

Pamela, a self-described overachiever, never thought a colon cancer diagnosis was a possibility until polyps were discovered during a routine colonoscopy. She was referred to Dr. Esther Cha at Surgical Associates Langhorne for surgery. Learn more about her story here. https://lnkd.in/g-FMUBMN

Meet Dr. Jessica Barton! Did you know that Dr. Barton specializes in the treatment of hernias? She is dedicated to helping patients live pain-free and get back to their favorite activities. Read more about Dr. Barton at https://lnkd.in/gY83m9As

Empty kids’ pools immediately after use. Accidents involving portable pools claim the life of 1 child every 5 days during the summer months. Deflate inflatable pools after using and store plastic pools upside down so that rainwater cannot collect in them. #SafetyFirst #WaterSafety

St. Mary Medical Center is offering a new scoliosis program at St. Mary Outpatient Rehabilitation at Cornerstone. The program is led by a therapist trained in scoliosis-specific exercises using Schroth principles, and is tailored to each individual’s needs. Prescription needed. Call 215.710.2223 to make an appointment. Visit us at: https://lnkd.in/eDZZmpUJ

You may know Nathaniel Holzman, MD, FACS as the Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, but did you know that he was inspired to enter this field after watching his mentors restore appearance and renew confidence through surgery? Read more about Dr. Holzman at https://lnkd.in/e7Wtqqek

Today is National #TimeOutDay, when hospitals across the country review the importance of conducting a safe, effective time out before every surgical procedure. Taking a #TimeOut to confirm correct patient, correct procedure and correct surgical site is a requirement of The Joint Commission Universal Protocol and it promotes #PatientSafety for #EveryPatient #EveryTime.

Beth Vitucci, DO, associate program director for the Family Medicine residency program at St. Mary Medical Center, was recently interviewed for an article featured in The DO. Dr. Vitucci shares her experience with and expertise on the medical residency application process and how medical students can overcome potential “red flags” on their applications. https://lnkd.in/eje-A2dV

If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count. As many as 69% of young children who are found drowned or submerged in swimming pools were not expected to be in or at the pool. #SafetyFirst #WaterSafety

Happy Pride Month! As we wrap the first season of #BeyondTheStethoscope, we take a look into health care inequities often experienced by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Michael Magro, president of St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth hospital, goes beyond the scenes of how their community approaches health care and the safe spaces Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic offers to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Watch the video below. https://lnkd.in/e3g3Pm9y Or listen to the #podcast here: https://lnkd.in/exrumqyr You can also listen on your favorite podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more.