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1 Winter 2016 elevations IN HEALTH Inter-Community Hospital is home to region s First Hybrid OR Page 4 Women s Heart Disease A Closer Look Page 5 Want to stay healthy? Go see your doctor Page 9 Healthy New Year!

2 Happy 2016! A New Year brings a lot of anticipation and expectation on what we can achieve in the future. We look forward to new adventures and new experiences. Most of us also renew our resolution to live fuller, happier and healthier. Citrus Valley Health Partners wants to support you in your efforts to improve your health and the health of your loved ones in As always, we are offering a number of special events, lectures and classes to help educate you so that you can make the best decisions and get help if needed. We are also taking steps to improve our offerings in terms of growing our services and upgrading our technology and facilities. In 2016, CVHP will open a new emergency department at Inter-Community Hospital in Covina. We will also begin plans for a critical care tower at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. We also look forward to increasing the use of our latest state-of-the-art equipment additions: a Hybrid Operating Room at Inter- Community and a new MRI at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora. As you can see, CVHP is committed more than ever to our mission of keeping people well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment. Thank you for allowing us to be your health care provider of choice in the San Gabriel Valley. Sincerely, Robert H. Curry President & CEO Citrus Valley Health Partners CVHP to launch Family Residency Program Citrus Valley Health Partners is determined to meet the health care needs for the communities it serves now and in the future. This is why CVHP is looking to establish a Family Medicine Residency Program in partnership with East Valley Community Health Center in 2017, optimizing the resources of both organizations. A primary care residency program allows CVHP and EVCHC to train, develop and create relationships with new physicians equipped to meet the specific health care needs of the community. CVHP has already been approved as a medical training site by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and has hired Tracey Lee Norton, DO, FAAFP as director of its Family Residency Program. Dr. Norton brings with her more than 30 years of experience in the field of family medicine, previously heading the family residency program at USC s Keck School of Medicine. Most recently, she has been on the medical staff and in practice at Catalina Island Medical Center in Avalon, CA where she also served as the medical director of Clinical Laboratory Services. Citrus Valley s Chief Population Health Officer Dr. Jorge Reyno will also help lead the program s development. With the population in the East San Gabriel Valley continuing to grow, so will the demand for primary care and family medicine doctors, says Dr. Reyno. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive graduate medical education program that attracts, develops and retains quality physicians for our community. Join the Senior Select Wellness program today and earn rewards for: Wellness and prevention visits with your doctor Attending free monthly screenings and clinics Participating in monthly Senior Select Wellness classes and events Visit to join and start earning rewards today. Heart Attack Risk in the Hispanic Community Wednesday, February 17, :30 p.m. Queen of the Valley Hospital 1115 S. SUNSET AVE.,WEST COVINA, CA OAKWOOD ROOM Dr. Jesús Vásquez presents an in-depth discussion on the risk factors for heart attack in the Hispanic community Free Presented in Spanish Heart Smarts Wednesday, February 3, :30 p.m. Inter-Community Hospital Conference Center 210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA Dr. Fahed Bitar discusses how to manage the health of your heart. Free. FREE Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings To RSVP for either event, please call (888) or register online at FREE Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings winter 2016 elevations in health 3

3 Women s Heart Disease A Closer Look By Donna Townsend, RN, BSN, Vice President Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Perioperative Services Inter-Community is home to region s first Hybrid OR A Hybrid Operating Room (OR) merges the latest imaging technology of a radiology suite with the amenities of a traditional operating room. And now that technology is available at Inter- Community Hospital in Covina. Like interventional labs, Hybrid ORs have sophisticated imaging systems for catheter-based procedures, but also meet the sterility standards and have the equipment of a traditional operating room. This enables providers to perform high-risk minimally invasive procedures and to switch to open surgery without moving the patient if complications arise. Hybrid ORs also make it possible to conduct catheter-based and open procedures on a patient at the same time. Inter-Community s first procedure in its Hybrid OR was an Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) performed in early December The procedure was a success and the patient went home within a few days. Other typical procedures that can be performed in a Hybrid OR include catheter-based heart valve repair and implantation, stent placement to repair aneurysms, and treatment of blocked peripheral arteries, especially in the legs. The Hybrid OR is truly transforming how we deliver cardiac and surgical care. We are so proud to be able to offer this technology to our community, says CVHP President & CEO Rob Curry. Women s heart disease is still a mystery in some respects because it is not commonly talked about. Although there have been some publications about Women s Heart Disease, it is less published than heart disease in general. It is important, however, to understand that Women s Heart Disease has its own set of symptoms and outcomes to a woman s heart. Citrus Valley Heart Center s goal is to heighten awareness for all mothers, aunts, sisters, daughters and female friends alike. A few facts about your heart that you may not be aware of include: It is a muscle about the size of your fist and weighs about one pound; It functions to circulate blood throughout the body; Coronary arteries (those that lay on the heart) supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Coronary heart disease (of those arteries that lay on top of the heart muscle) kills one in three women each year regardless of race or ethnicity. Heart disease strikes young women, but the risk increases in middle age associated with menopause. Unfortunately, half of women who have heart attacks never fully recover. More women die of heart disease than all cancers combined, including breast cancer. Regardless of these statistics, women are less likely than men to receive aggressive diagnosis and treatment for heart disease because we are less likely to complain about our symptoms. Symptoms for women s heart disease are atypical comparative to typical symptoms like chest pain and heaviness, worse on exertion, relieved by rest and can cause shortness of breath, sweating, nausea and vomiting. Atypical symptoms for women include: No chest pain Pain in the shoulder, neck, back, ear or jaw areas Indigestion Faintness/dizziness with some nausea and vomiting Palpitations and unexplained confusion Although it s important to understand the symptoms, it is best to take care of yourself to prevent heart disease. Knowing your risk factors is critical. Citrus Valley Health Partners and our Heart Center can help you understand your risk by taking a risk assessment. To see if you are at risk for heart disease, visit to take the assessment now. Take care of your heart ladies, it s the only one we have! 4 elevations in health winter 2016 winter 2016 elevations in health 5

4 health classes & support groups February to April 2016 For more information or to register for any of these classes or programs, please call (888) 456-CVHP (2847) unless otherwise indicated. Classes and support groups are generally held at one of our hospital campuses or facilities, indicated in parentheses after the class dates and times. ICH: Inter-Community Hospital 210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA (626) QVH: Queen of the Valley Hospital 1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA (626) FPH: Foothill Presbyterian Hospital 250 S. Grand Ave., Glendora, CA (626) HOS: Citrus Valley Hospice 820 N. Phillips Ave., West Covina, CA (626) FEC: Foothill Education Center 427 W. Carroll Ave., Glendora, CA CRC: CVHP Resource Center 315 N. Third Ave., Suite 303 B, Covina, CA COM: Community location special events HEART SMARTS February 3, 5 7:30 p.m. Conference Center. Dr. Fahed Bitar discusses how to manage the health of your heart. Free. HEART ATTACK RISK IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY February 17, 5 7:30 p.m. Oakwood Room. Dr. Jesus Vasquez presents an in depth discussion on the risk factors for heart attack in the Hispanic community. Free. Presented in Spanish. UNDERSTANDING ENDOMETRIOSIS March 2, 6 7:30 p.m. Oakwood Room. Dr. Edward Tangchitnob presents an in depth discussion about endometriosis and how it affects you. Free. COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS March 24, 6 7:30 p.m. Oakwood Room. Dr. Kyle Cologne discusses the risk factors and best prevention strategies for colorectal cancer. Free. UNDERSTANDING HYPERTENSION April 13, 6 7:30 p.m. Conference Center. Dr. Khanh Thai and Dr. Paul Moya talk about hypertension, how it affects you, as well as the prevention and treatment options available. Free. 2ND ANNUAL CVHP SENIOR HEALTH FAIR April 21, 3 6:30 p.m. Oakwood Room. This FREE health education event for seniors will connect you with a variety of health resources and services that support senior health and wellness. a healthier you BREATH SAVERS CLUB Third Thursday of every month, 12 2:30 p.m. Support and education for those with chronic lung disease. Fee: $7 with lunch, free after 1 p.m. LIGHTEN UP SGV CLASS SERIES 6:30 7:30 p.m. A monthly support program for those trying to lose weight. Free. Call for dates and topics. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP First Wednesday of every month, 3 4:30 p.m. Support and education for those who have suffered a stroke. BORIS THE BEAR A program to prepare children ages 3-12 for surgery. By appointment only, call (626) GET ENROLLMENT MOVING (GEM) Health education and enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids and other no-cost or low-cost insurance programs. Call (626) for an appointment. DIABETIC FOOT SCREENINGS Third Wednesday of every month, 3 6 p.m. FREE diabetic foot screenings are offered in the Outpatient Wound Care Center. For more information, call (626) MENDED HEARTS First Wednesday of every month Monthly support and education for cardiac patients and their families. Call (626) for more information. NUTRITION COUNSELING (ICH, QVH, FPH) One-on-one nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian. Physician referral required. Fee charged. Call (626) , ext to make an appointment. CVHP RESOURCE CENTER Tuesdays, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., or by appointment. An information center providing support groups, books, pamphlets and video. Call (626) for more information. cancer support and services LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER A class to help patients cope with changes in their appearance as a result of cancer and its treatment. Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Registration required. Please call (800) to register. REIKI ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS Second Friday of the month and Third and fourth Tuesday of the month Reiki is the practice of energy healing through meridians similar to acupuncture. Provided by Reiki masters and practitioners. Free. YOGA FOR HEALING Monday and Thursday evenings and Friday mornings. For cancer patients and survivors. Taught by certified yoga instructors. Call to register. No walk-ins. CLINICAL TRIALS Cancer patients or those with a family history of cancer may be eligible to participate in clinical research studies or clinical trials. Please ask your oncologist or physician for more information. Or call for a referral to a CVHP oncologist. childbirth and parenting WELCOME BABY Welcome Baby is a free program designed to help pregnant and new moms who deliver at Queen of the Valley Hospital. Moms will receive information, education, personalized support, linkage to community resources, and much more. Please call (626) for program eligibility and additional information. BREAST-FEEDING CLASS Monthly Learn the basics of breast-feeding. CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION (QVH, FEC) Classes include prepared childbirth labor and delivery techniques, cesarean birth and medical options and interventions. Please register during your fifth month of pregnancy. Fee charged. SWEET SUCCESS/DULCE ÉXITO (QVH, FEC) For pregnant women with diabetes. Physician referral required. Call (626) for more information. MOM 2 MOM: BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays; a.m. Moms and breast-feeding infants only. No older children, please. Call (626) for more information. MOTHER BABY SPECIALTY SHOPPE Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Medela breast-feeding supplies, nursing bras (fittings by appointment) and pump rentals are available. Call (626) for more information. NEWBORN NECESSITIES BABY BASICS CLASS Monthly Gain information about normal newborn behavior and characteristics. Fee charged. SIBLING CLASS Monthly (FPH) Start preparing your children for their new role as a big brother or sister. Fee charged. FAMILY BIRTH & NEWBORN CENTER MATERNITY ORIENTATION AND TOUR Third Wednesday of the month - English, 6 8 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of the month - Spanish, 6-8 p.m. Join us for an open house, tour and information on our maternity and educational services. No children, please. NEWBORN INN MATERNITY TEA AND TOUR First Thursday of the month, 7:30 9 p.m. (FPH) Join us for an open house, tour and information on our maternity and educational services. No children, please. hospice and bereavement services GRIEF OUTREACH Join a safe, supportive environment with others who have also suffered a loss. Must be 18 years or older. Call for date. ROAD TO SURVIVAL (HOS) A support group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Call (626) for dates. HOSPICE OPEN HOUSE (HOS) Tour the Citrus Valley Hospice facility. Call (626) for an appointment. VOLUNTEER FOR HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTH (HOS) Volunteers are needed to provide comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients. For more information, call Volunteer Services at (626) diabetes education To register or for more information about our American Diabetes Association-accredited Center for Diabetes Education, please call (626) MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Learn how to live with diabetes. Group and individual sessions available by appointment. Physician referral required. Fee for service. ADOLESCENT SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 8:30 p.m. ADULTS WITH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP First Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Third Wednesday of the month, 7 8:30 p.m. Fourth Thursday of the month, 10 11:30 a.m. SPANISH-SPEAKING ADULTS WITH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP First Wednesday of the month, 10 11:30 a.m. INTER-FAITH DIABETES OUTREACH We will come to your place of worship and provide two hours of education. For more information, call (626) Free. PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP First Wednesday of the month, 7 8:30 p.m. CALENDAR SECTION elevations in health winter 2016 winter 2016 elevations in health winter 2016 elevations CALENDAR in SECTION health 7

5 Resolve to be healthier and lighter! New Emergency Department set to open at Inter-Community Want to stay healthy? Go see your doctor We all know that children and pets need regular immunizations and check-ups. But did you know that even if you re a healthy adult, you should also be getting annual wellness screenings and exams? Since its launch in 2012, Lighten Up SGV participants have lost a ton of weight. Literally. In total, participants have lost more than 2,300 pounds. Even more importantly, they ve learned how to take control of their eating habits and live a healthier lifestyle. Lighten Up SGV is not a diet or fitness club. Instead, it s a combination of resources provided by Citrus Valley Health Partners to help you lose weight. Monthly classes, an online community and a weight loss challenge are all designed to give you the support and incentive you need to take that first step toward living healthy. Class topics can range from exercise tips to menu planning. More information is also available on the website at Website users can join for free and create profile pages and find/offer support through the discussion boards. Lighten Up SGV kicked off in 2016 with its annual community weigh-in event and weight loss challenge on January 30. Individuals and teams signed up to compete for the $250 cash prize that will be awarded in June. For more information about Lighten Up SGV or for a complete schedule of classes, visit or call (888) The wait is almost over. The brand new Emergency Department at Inter-Community Hospital in Covina is scheduled to open this Spring. We are proud that Inter-Community has expanded its capability to provide critical emergency care. This new emergency room will ensure we can continue to meet the urgent medical needs of our community for years to come, says CVHP President & CEO Rob Curry. The $10 million project took just under two years to complete. The new ED nearly doubled the number of Inter-Community s beds, bringing it from 12 to 21. New patient treatment stations and the newest technology will enable medical, nursing and support professionals to provide improved urgent care and other diagnostic care and treatment to more than 40,000 patients each year. There is also a brand new lobby and entrance. Planning begins now for an overhaul of the Emergency Department at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Routine health exams and early detection can help prevent serious illness. Prevention is the key for many diseases, says Dr. David Chen, who owns a family medicine practice in West Covina. Dr. Chen says there are some main screenings and exams that every adult should be receiving at least annually whether or not they have symptoms. Getting your blood pressure checked regularly is critical because hypertension is a silent killer. By the time you start to have symptoms, the damage has already been done. So it s important for you and your physicians to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis, Dr. Chen explains. Blood sugar and thyroid levels should also be checked once you hit a certain age. Ages 35 to 40 and then 65 are important times in your health care because many multiple preventive tests are initiated at these ages, Dr. Chen says. But the most important thing you can do is talk to your doctor. Obviously if you have risk factors for certain diseases, then you ll need screenings sooner and more often. But for the majority of adults, I highly recommend seeing a physician at least once a year to make sure everything is okay. For a physician referral, please visit Here is a list of recommended annual wellness screenings. Talk to your doctor to determine which are appropriate for you and your family. Men Blood Pressure Screening Annual Flu Shot Cholesterol (blood lipids) Screening (age 35) Colonoscopy (starting at age 50) Glaucoma Screening (over age 65) Pneumonia Vaccination (over age 65) Prostate Screening (over age 65) Bone density (over age 70) Women Blood Pressure Screening Annual Flu Shot Breast Cancer Screening/Mammogram (starting at age 40) Cervical Cancer Screening/Pap Smear (age 21 or when sexual activity begins) Cholesterol (blood lipids) Screening (age 35) Colonoscopy (starting at age 50) Bone Density Screening (over age 65) Pneumonia Vaccination (over age 65) 8 elevations in health winter 2016 winter 2016 elevations in health 9

6 3D mammography now available at Inter-Community Hospital Breast cancer is the most common women s cancer in the United States and is the second leading cause of death among women of all ages. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 192,370 new cases of invasive breast carcinoma and that approximately 40, 270 women will die from the disease this year alone. Early detection is the key to lowering that number. Regular screening can often find breast cancer early when treatments are more likely to be successful, according to The American Cancer Society. Inter-Community Hospital in Covina is now proud to offer 3D mammograms to help women get earlier diagnoses so that treatment can begin sooner. Tomosynthesis is a three-dimensional imaging technology that involves acquiring images of a stationary compressed breast at multiple angles during a short scan. The images are reconstructed from a reduced X-ray dose into a series of thin, high-resolution slices offering improved diagnostic and screening accuracy. The advantage of Tomosynthesis over 2D mammography is a 41% increase in invasive breast cancer detection and up to a 40% reduction in false positive recalls, minimizing patient anxiety and unnecessary costs. Early detection through routine breast screens and reliable follow-up is of paramount importance to early detection of breast cancer. Thousands of women s lives are saved by early detection through breast screens. To make an appointment or to learn more about Breast Tomosynthesis, please call the Inter-Community Mammography Center at (626) Citrus Valley Health Foundation 2015 in Review GOLF INVITATIONAL The 41st Annual Golf Invitational and helicopter ball drop was held on June 15 at the Glendora Country Club. The successful tournament raised $200,000 for programs and services at Citrus Valley Health Partners hospitals and hospice. The event was organized by the tournament committee, which was chaired by Adam Capitano and Ron Padilla. Citrus Valley Health Foundation (CVHF) thanks everyone who generously donated their time, resources and energy to this year s tournament. The 2016 tournament will take place on Monday, June 13 at Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort. AUTUMN NOCTURNE GALA Nearly 550 people attended the 26th Annual Autumn Nocturne Gala fundraiser on November 14th at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Chaired by Mary Jane Bettfreund, the Gala raised over $500,000 to benefit programs and services for Citrus Valley Health Partners hospitals and hospice. Most notable, over $200,000 was raised by Joseph Zanetta, CVHF s CEO during The Ask to purchase 5 new Giraffe Omni-Beds, state-ofthe-art preemie incubators, for the regional Gilbert & Patricia Martin Family Birth & Newborn Center at Queen of the Valley Hospital. Care Champion Physicians honored at the Gala included Fahed Bitar, MD of Inter-Community Hospital; Dumrong Tangchitnob, MD of Queen of the Valley Hospital; and K. Greg Tomassian, MD of Foothill Presbyterian Hospital. CVHF would like to thank RSI/ Medic-1 Ambulance Service for its generous support as the event s Presenting Sponsor. (L-R) Joseph Zanetta, CEO, CVHF; Mary Jane Bettfreund, Vice Chair, CVHF Board of Trustees; and Gordon Shipp, Chair, CVHF Board of Trustees AUXILIARY THANK YOU CVHF is proud to recognize the hospital auxiliaries for their generous support in During the Autumn Nocturne Gala, the Queen of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Inter-Community Hospital Auxiliary and Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary all provided a matching gift of $20,000 to encourage and inspire support from the crowd for the Giraffe Omni-Beds and what a success it proved to be! CVHF is deeply grateful to the auxiliaries for their amazing contributions of time, talent and treasure. Thank you! DEDICATION OF THE FAMILY BIRTH & NEWBORN CENTER Over 200 guests attended the unveiling ceremony on November 15 at Queen of the Valley Hospital where the Family Birth & Newborn Center was officially named the Gilbert & Patricia Martin Family Birth & Newborn Center. The Gilbert & Patricia Martin Family Birth & Newborn Center serves as an area leader in the treatment of critically ill infants. It includes an Obstetrical Pavilion and a 40-bed level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, one of the highest distinctions granted by the Perinatal Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. WAYS TO TO GIVE GIVE Dr. Gilbert and Patricia Martin & Family Make an outright gift using cash, check or credit card or make a pledge over a period of time. Take part in special events by purchasing tickets, sponsoring tables or becoming an auction donor. Include Citrus Valley Health Foundation in your Will or Living Trust. Consider a planned gift, Charitable Remainder Trust a tax-wise way to support while planning your future. Make a gift of real estate or other appreciated property. Please contact the Foundation office at (626) for more information or to answer any questions. 10 elevations in health winter 2015 winter 2016 elevations in health 11

7 NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID TORRANCE, CA PERMIT # S. Sunset Ave. West Covina, CA Need an ER? Choose an available time in the comfort of your own home. Quick, simple, and secure. Visit 1. Find an Emergency Room near you. 2. Choose where and when you want to go. 3. Relax until your chosen time. *For patients with non life- or limb-threatening conditions S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA (626) S. Grand Ave., Glendora, CA (626)