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DESCRIPTION || SERVICES || BENEFITS || INFORMATION AND REFERRALS || SUPPORT GROUP INFORMATION || EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS || SPEAKERS BUREAU
LOCATIONS:
In
Maryland: (800) 845-7525
In New Jersey: (800) 660-1608
In Pennsylvania: (800) 677-7179
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: (TOP)
The Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM) is the
first internationally recognized interdisciplinary treatment center for
individuals with primary and secondary lymphedema, with locations throughout the
Eastern United States, patients across the country are served.
Lymphedema, a form of high protein edema, is the chronic swelling of a body part caused by a malformation or malfunction of the lymphatic system. It most often affects an arm or leg, but can also occur in the face, neck, abdomen and other parts of the body. The condition may result in:
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Using a comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment approach, The
Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center offers a team of highly trained professionals who
provide total care to the lymphedema patient. Treatments are rendered daily from
one to four weeks at a time. Follow-up progress evaluations are conducted at six
month intervals. The treatment team includes licensed professionals in: Physical
Therapy (Vodder certified and trained), Physiatry, Clinical Psychology,
Nutrition, and Occupational Therapy. The Center provides a safe and effective
10-part Lymphedema Treatment Program which includes:
Following treatment the patient achieves these important goals:
INFORMATION AND REFERRALS: (TOP)
For additional information about the Lymphedema Program or to make a referral, please call the Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center at (800) 845-7525 or (410) 964-4400.
LOCATIONS:
In Maryland: (800) 845-7525
In New Jersey: (800) 660-1608
In Pennsylvania: (800) 677-7179
SUPPORT GROUP INFORMATION (TOP)
| The Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM) in Maryland invites you to join our
monthly lymphedema support group | |
| Peer Facilitator: | Joan Hartman (breast cancer survivor) diagnosed with lymphedema and treated at the Center. |
| When: | The second Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Where: | The Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM)
5010 Dorsey Hall Drive (see Map) Ellicott City, MD 21042 |
| For additional information please call (410) 964-4400 or toll-free (800) 845-7525 | |
| Who | Interested patients, professionals, family members, caregivers. |
| What | Free educational seminars sponsored by The Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM). Past topics have included; lymphedema signs, symptoms, treatment, self-massage, and how to talk with your physician about lymphedema |
| When | Quarterly basis throughout the year, usually 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Where | The Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM)
5010 Dorsey Hall Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 |
| Why | To give individuals the opportunity to learn about lymphedema |
| Call to get the latest information on upcoming seminars. |
| Clinicians from the Mid-Atlantic Lymphedema Center (SM)
are available at no charge to present informative seminars about
lymphedema, related treatment methods, preventative measures and a host of
additional topics.
Contact the Center at (800) 845-7525 to schedule a presentation for your support group, hospital, medical staff or organization. |
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