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June 2011 Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial beginning of summer and after a harsh winter and very wet spring, most of us were very thankful for the warm weather! There were lots of barbeques, boats on the water and people riding bikes or taking walks. Enjoy the summer but don't forget the sunscreen to protect your skin and to stay well hydrated while you are in the hot sun and performing exercise outside.
And don’t forget to check out the Good Things You Should Know section.
If you have ever experienced kidney stones you probably know that they can cause excruciating pain that starts in the back and spreads to the lower abdomen and groin. The good news is that often kidney stones will pass naturally, sometimes just by drinking plenty of water. But what happens if the stone does not pass on its own or can't be dissolved with medication?
There is a non-invasive technique available that will shatter stones into tiny particles that can then be passed through the urinary tract. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) creates vibrations called shock waves that are aimed at the stone causing it to crumble. With this technology, patients are much more comfortable during the procedure and can return to regular activities much quicker than with traditional surgery.
ESWL is performed by an urologist in the Surgical Day Center at Milford Regional. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and is followed be a brief time in the recovery room. Patients are generally sent home to pass the stone naturally and are asked to strain their urine with a filter to catch the stone so it can be analyzed. By analyzing fragments of the stone, the physician can determine what caused the stone and recommend changes to avoid future stones.
Too many people consider urinary incontinence (involuntary loss of urine) a normal part of aging and live with the condition rather than doing something to treat it. Many women suffer from incontinence after childbirth or other gynecologic or pelvic surgery. However, men suffer from this condition as well, which could be due to anatomic issues such as an enlarged prostate, neurologic diseases, or after pelvic surgery. What is most important to know is that incontinence is not a normal part of aging, and no one should suffer in silence. The treatment options can range anywhere from simple lifestyle modifications of diet, physical therapy, as well as minimally invasive day surgery procedures that have very high success rates. Many patients can regain their dignity and self-confidence with these corrective measures. As our population ages, this is becoming one of the top issues affecting the older age groups.
Submitted by Mitchell Bamberger, MD, MBA, FACS, Tri-County Urology
I have a family history of kidney stones. What can I do to prevent kidney stones?
Kidney stones are generally caused by dehydration (not enough fluid intake) or dietary abnormalities, such as too much salt or calcium in one's diet. The Western diet of high protein also contributes to this problem. Adequate fluid intake is the easiest and best way to prevent kidney stones. With the warm weather, and being outdoors, make sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water to prevent becoming dehydrated.
Submitted by Mitchell Bamberger, MD, MBA, FACS, Tri-County Urology
Gold Stroke Quality Achievement Award Received for Third Time
Milford Regional Medical Center recently received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes Milford Regional's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment for at least 24 months according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Read more.
Award Recipient for Quality Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction
Milford Regional recently received a healthcare achievement award for quality patient care and patient satisfaction from Amerinet, a leading healthcare group purchasing organization. Amerinet grants these honors yearly, in recognition of member excellence for commitment to the reduction of healthcare costs and improvements in the quality of patient care delivery. Milford Regional was recognized for redesigning how the Medical Center provides care for patients needing additional intravenous therapy. Rather than have patients return to the emergency department for this care, they now receive their IV therapy in a more convenient, patient friendly location.
Academic Partners of the Year Award
Milford Regional Medical Center received the Academic Partners of the Year award from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). This award recognizes institutions for their contributions in enhancing the academics, scholarship and service of their students and faculty. Milford Regional provides education to MCPHS students through rotations in our pharmacy, with internal medicine physicians and our hospitalists on the floors.
Milford Regional's active medical staff, consisting of over 200 doctors, is highly qualified to treat you and your family through life's ups and downs. Whether you need a primary care physician or a specialist, you can be assured of the best possible care.
If you need a primary care physician, please call our Physician Referral Line at 1-888-DRS-HERE (1-888-377-4373). Our Referral Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, has access to physicians who are accepting new patients. You may also call our Referral Line to find a specialist.
See our list of Primary Care Physicians who are accepting new patients. It is important to note that not all physicians accept all insurances. Please call the physician's office directly to find out if they accept your insurance plan.
Urologists
Our highly experienced, board certified urologists provide specialized care for problems of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in the privacy of the physician's office, your urologist will develop an individualized treatment plan based on your particular condition.
We are pleased to welcome a new urologist, Eddie Michli, MD, to our active medical staff. Dr. Michli has joined Drs. Kumar and Bamberger at Tri-County Urology in Milford. Read more about each of our urologists.
