AHEC West

We’re at the Juneteenth festival at Canal Place! Stop by and say hi! ♥️💚💛🖤

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the rich tapestry of African American culture. Together, we create a brighter future! ❤️✊🏾

If you spot any of these stroke signs, consider it a red card. Stop everything and call 911. There’s no extra time when it comes to stroke -- every second counts. Recognizing the warning signs and getting help quickly can make all the difference in the world. Know B.E. F.A.S.T.

About half of people with Parkinson’s will be affected by mild cognitive impairment — changes in memory and thinking that are noticeable, but not enough to affect daily activities. 🧠

As the disease progresses, some people living with PD can develop more significant or severe memory and thinking problems, sometimes called dementia. Alpha-synuclein, a protein that is central to Parkinson’s, forms sticky clumps, called Lewy bodies, that can disrupt normal brain functioning and lead to dementia. Because of this, the term "Lewy body dementia (LBD)" may sometimes be used.

Lewy body dementia includes the two types of related dementias seen above, distinguished by which symptoms start when.

Learn more about dementia and PD by visiting: Parkinson.org/Dementia

🚨 We will be closed tomorrow for the holiday - sorry for any inconvenience! Have a great weekend and happy Juneteenth!

Every child deserves safe, quality health care from the very beginning.

But far too many children worldwide are put at risk by unsafe care. Due to their rapid development, evolving health needs, and reliance on adults. Children are particularly vulnerable when health care is not designed for their unique requirements.

🧸 Age
🧸 Weight
🧸 Development
🧸 Medical needs
🧸 Ability to communicate
🧸 Context

Even a single safety incident can have lifelong consequences for a child’s health and development.
Patient safety from the start -- is a reminder that begins with safe, child-centred care.

We're here for you, 24/7. Call our peer hotline if you're seeking recovery from substance use. 240-410-3070.

Keep our youngest Marylanders safe: never leave a child unattended in a car.

Within only 10 minutes, internal vehicle temperatures can reach lethal levels. Even when it is just 70 degrees outside, a car’s interior can soar above 100 degrees in less than half an hour.

Don’t delay your health - Your future self will thank you.

Routine checkups are one of the best ways to stay on top of your health and catch potential concerns early. At Mountain Laurel Medical Center, we’re here to support you with wellness visits, screenings, chronic care coordination, and on-site lab and X-ray services.

Schedule your appointment today by calling 301-533-3300 or visit mtnlaurel.org/contact to get started.

We'd also like to wish Garett Weaver a happy 4 years of recovery! Thanks for all that you do and for always being there for those who are in need. We appreciate all of your hard work!