12/1/2022
A meaningful commitment to diversity and belonging is one of our most essential priorities here at LifeBridge Health. With these monthly Diversity Messages, we aim to celebrate the unique cultures and rich diversity represented by our team members across the network, honoring our differences and reflecting on our common purpose – to care for our co...
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11/22/2022
Dear LifeBridge Health Family, As we celebrate Thanksgiving later this week, the holiday offers an opportunity to reflect and appreciate all that we are grateful for in our lives. I am grateful for the wonderful and compassionate team we have at LifeBridge Health. I am grateful for the way you show up to CARE BRAVELY every day and the way you make ...
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11/1/2022
A meaningful commitment to diversity and belonging is one of our most essential priorities here at LifeBridge Health. With these monthly Diversity Messages, we aim to celebrate the unique cultures and rich diversity represented by our team members across the network, honoring our differences and reflecting on our common purpose – to care for our co...
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10/20/2022
October is a month of great significance to the LGBTQIA+ community, being LGBTQ History Month as well as containing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and Spirit Day on Oct. 20. Not to be overshadowed by Pride Month in June, the October observances focus on other, equally important aspects of LGBTQIA+ history, culture and life. LGBTQ History ...
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10/3/2022
A meaningful commitment to diversity and belonging is one of our most essential priorities here at LifeBridge Health. With these monthly Diversity Messages, we aim to celebrate the unique cultures and rich diversity represented by our team members across the network, honoring our differences and reflecting on our common purpose – to care for our co...
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9/1/2022
A meaningful commitment to diversity and belonging is one of our most essential priorities here at LifeBridge Health. With these monthly Diversity Messages, we aim to celebrate the unique cultures and rich diversity represented by our team members across the network, honoring our differences and reflecting on our common purpose – to care for our co...
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8/1/2022
A meaningful commitment to diversity and belonging is one of our most essential priorities here at LifeBridge Health. With these monthly Diversity Messages, we aim to celebrate the unique cultures and rich diversity represented by our team members across the network, honoring our differences and reflecting on our common purpose – to care for our co...
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7/29/2022
On a hot summer day, there’s no better feeling than taking a plunge into the pool. But apart from recreation, spending time in the pool can also have tremendous benefits for your body and is accessible to almost everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. To learn more about the benefits of spending time in the pool, both for exercise and as a...
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7/25/2022
School's out, the sun's bright, and it's time for a vacation. Your heart and mind may thank you. Research indicates that breaking away from a stressful daily routine for a vacation has tangible health benefits – fewer cardiovascular problems, less depression and stress and better overall well-being. The conclusion comes with a caveat, however: the ...
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7/18/2022
Pizza ranks high on many people’s list of guilty pleasures. But what if you could take away the guilt? That’s the premise behind Summer Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust, a nutritious alternative to traditional pizza. It starts with a guilt-free crust that replaces white flour with cauliflower. “That's a good choice because you’re taking out a ne...
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7/15/2022
Love it or hate it, running is an efficient, accessible form of exercise that provides a host of physical, mental and social benefits. But the only way to begin enjoying these benefits is by lacing up your shoes and taking the first step. The establishment of a personal goal can be the best way for new runners to stay on track. A 5K can serve perfe...
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7/13/2022
For kids, a second summer with the COVID-19 vaccine holds the promise of getting back in the swim of things but with the understanding that their parents need to stay informed and alert. As families head into summer, here are some suggestions: What's up, doc? If you've been putting off going to the doctor, "go get your health checks. Make sure your...
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7/7/2022
Before you head to the beach or pool this summer, it might be worth checking the bottle of sunscreen that may have been in your bag for a while. Just as you wouldn’t use expired medication, it’s important to check the expiration date on your sunscreen to make sure you’re getting the best protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Over ti...
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7/4/2022
Pregnancy has been termed a window into the future of a woman's cardiovascular health. That's why it figures prominently in the American Heart Association's annual statistical update. Compiled in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, the update summarizes the latest, most significant data on heart disease, stroke and related condition...
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7/1/2022
Water is essential to many of the body’s important processes, so we know we should be drinking it every day. But, for many, there’s another daily drink that absolutely can’t be missed – coffee! To learn more about the effects of coffee and other caffeinated beverages, we called on Lucas Couch, D.O. at Carroll Health Group, a LifeBridge Health partn...
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7/1/2022
At LifeBridge Health, we embrace diversity and belonging, and these monthly Diversity messages are meant to recognize and celebrate the richness of our team members’ cultures and that of our country. We celebrate both what makes us diverse and unique, and what makes us the same — our shared purpose of caring for our communities together. July 4 is ...
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6/30/2022
Saturday, June 25 marked the return of Baltimore’s Pride Parade, and the event’s theme, “#TogetherAgain,” proved emblematic of the mood throughout the day. LifeBridge Health was proud to join in Baltimore’s celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community once again. The temperature was hot, but spirits were nonetheless high as members of LifeBrid...
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6/30/2022
Each year, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs. Cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house f...
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6/30/2022
This blog was written by the team at the Center for Hope, a LifeBridge Health group. Summer is around the corner, and it is a wonderful time for children to play, explore, and just be kids. Children will be visiting extended family, going to their friends’ houses, swimming at the pool, playing at the playground, and doing many other fun and ex...
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6/27/2022
Now there's even more reason for pregnant women to control their blood pressure. A recent study found that women with high blood pressure during pregnancy may face twice the risk for kidney disease within several years of giving birth. That risk climbs nearly fourfold for women who already had high blood pressure before pregnancy. And the risk is h...
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