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Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Safety Grade

Supporting Leadership Health

Adventist HealthCare provided health screenings and provider visits for a group of international church leaders visiting the General Conference in Silver Spring, Md., in April.

“It was an honor for our team to meet this group of world church leaders and highlight our health ministry in action,” says System Medical Director for Physician Enterprise at Adventist HealthCare Mary Kim, M.D. Team members administered blood pressure, cholesterol and other health screenings, and also provided valuable health information about risk factors and prevention strategies for serious or chronic health conditions.

Strides O F Success

Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation was excited to host over 200 participants at their annual Amputee Awareness 5K Walk, Wheel or Run event this spring. According to the Amputee Coalition Organization, almost 2 million Americans have experienced amputations or were born with limb difference. Another 28 million people in our country are at risk for amputation. And about 500 amputations occur in the United States daily. This year’s event honored Chief Medical Officer for Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation Dr. Terrence Sheehan and Chief Operating Officer of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Colin Potts for their dedication to helping people who have experienced limb loss achieve optimal mobility and independence. Nearly $50,000 was raised, which will help Adventist HealthCare provide state-of-the-art, personalized care as well as fuel the patient assistance fund.

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding patient safety standards in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, awarded Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center an “A” Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates White Oak Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety.

“I am incredibly proud of our team for their dedication to achieve this milestone and receive an ‘A’ from Leapfrog,” says President of Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Anthony Stahl. “While the last few years have been challenging, our team’s commitment remained: to improve patient safety and provide a world-class experience to every patient.”

The Leapfrog Group, an independent, peer-reviewed national watchdog organization, assigns grades to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

The Serenity Spot

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Services and Rio Lakefront, a popular restaurant and shopping destination in Gaithersburg, Md., have partnered to create a unique mental health space called The Serenity Spot.

The permanent installation is designed to be a resting space along the Adventist HealthCare Path to Wellness trail at Rio where users can connect to a calming Adventist HealthCare-curated playlist while they sit and reflect. The space features nature-themed art and colored glass to enhance the serene environment and promote awareness of mental health support options.