Adventist HealthCare & You Magazine (Fall 2015)

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HEALTHCARE HEALTH CARE

&YOU & YOU

YOUR GUIDE TO H E A LT H Y L I V I N G FALL 2015

Comfort and

Support Silver Spring mom Ana Medina overcame the shock of a breast cancer diagnosis with the support of the care team at Adventist HealthCare PAGE 5

Heart Care

Access 3 award-winning cardiology innovations, close to home page 4

The Right Tract

Digestive Health Program takes a team approach to treat a range of issues page 7

Hands On

Physical therapy and sports medicine services in a convenient Gaithersburg location page 11

CLASSES AND EVENTS page 12

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OPENING THOUGHTS

Care.

Compassion.

Community.

You may have noticed three words that have started to appear with Adventist HealthCare’s logo: “Care. Compassion.

Community.” These words define who we are as an organization. They tell our story and connect to our mission of improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Here is more about these three words and how they represent Adventist HealthCare: Care. Within our facilities, we strive to provide the highest quality care using best practices that deliver excellent results for our patients. Out in our community, we deliver care through education and screenings to keep those we serve healthy and well.

Compassion. For more than a century, Adventist HealthCare has worked to improve the health of the community we serve by not only providing medical care, but also by meeting the spiritual and mental needs of our patients and their families.

Community. Our dedication to our community has not changed since we opened our doors in Takoma Park in 1907. Today, as our community grows and as healthcare transforms, that commitment remains solid. Whether we are fighting cancer, providing flu vaccinations or Share with Us ... screening for heart disease, our team is focused on the well-being of our community. your stories of I hope that “Care. Compassion. Community.” indicates compassionate care to you that Adventist HealthCare strives to consistently www.Facebook.com/ provide exceptional, compassionate care to each AdventistHealthCare person in our community. We have maintained this commitment for more than 100 years and will continue www.Twitter.com/ this commitment for years to come.

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President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare Inc.: Terry Forde Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 www.ShadyGroveAdventist Hospital.com President: John Sackett Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 www.WashingtonAdventist Hospital.com President: Erik Wangsness

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In good health,

Terry Forde President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare

Editorial Team: Thomas Grant, Marisa Lavine Writers: Chantez Bailey, Loren Farquhar, Danielle Lewald, Jenna Melton, Shanna Muschik, Lydia Parris, Tina Sheesley, Clarencia Stephen Senior Content Editor: Matt Morgan

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FEATURES

COVER STORY

Someone to Lean On People like Ana Medina receive expert breast cancer care from the Adventist HealthCare team.

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6 On the Move

A new alternative to traditional joint replacement surgery is helping people get back on their feet, fast.

9 Priority: Wellness See how Adventist HealthCare is working to improve the health of individuals and communities.

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Rising to the Top Adventist HealthCare’s home health agency receives top quality rating from CMS

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he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted the Home Health division of Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services the highest quality rating for home health agencies. The five-star rating placed the division in the top 3 percent of agencies in the U.S. Adventist Home Care Services is one of only three agencies in Maryland to obtain the highest rating.

Only 9,359 home care agencies qualified for the rating system through CMS and

only 239 received the five-star rating. This is the first time CMS has released ratings for home care agencies to help consumers more quickly identify differences in quality when selecting a provider.

“With more than 40 years of experience providing care in homes throughout the region, we are honored to be one of the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S.,” says Keith Ballenger, vice president of Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services. “This rating recognizes

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FREE HOME CARE CONSULTATION To schedule a FREE home care consultation for yourself or a loved one, visit www.

AdventistHomeCare.com or call 800-610-2447.

our commitment to providing the highest quality care in the homes of our patients.”

Under the rating system, each agency receives a quality rating that encompasses its performance on nine measures that include providing care in a timely manner; teaching patients and family caregivers about prescribed drugs; and helping patients get better at specific activities, such as walking, moving around, getting in and out of bed, and bathing.

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INNOVATIONS IN

Heart Care Discover three cardiac health advances that are available here and now

At Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital, patients who undergo transradial cardiac catheterization can recover in comfort in a specialized lounge.

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hen facing troubling heart conditions, people across our region have trusted Adventist HealthCare’s skilled physicians, nurses and cardiac care teams for more than 50 years.

From bringing the most advanced and least invasive procedures to offering quality care that consistently achieves top honors, Adventist HealthCare’s cardiac experts continue to lead the way in making innovative heart care available to you close to home.

HEART SURGERY: RISING ABOVE THE REST

Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital has been a pioneer in the field since performing its first heart surgery in 1962, and the Washington, D.C., region’s first open heart surgery less than a decade later.

Today, the hospital ranks among the top 10 percent of heart centers nationwide, with the highest quality rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for coronary artery bypass graft surgery and aortic valve replacement surgery. The society’s three-star rating

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demonstrates that patients experience fewer complications, better survival rates and optimal surgical techniques.

A LEADER IN TRANSRADIAL HEART CATHETERIZATION

One of the most advanced interventional cardiology procedures available through Adventist HealthCare is the transradial approach, which uses an artery in the wrist instead of the groin to gain access to heart arteries during cardiac catheterization. With this minimally invasive technique, patients benefit from less pain and reduced risk of bleeding, and they are mobile very soon after the procedure.

Recently, Washington Adventist Hospital became the first in the Washington, D.C., metro area to open a state-of-the-art Radial Recovery

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Lounge, providing transradial patients with a more homelike setting for their short recovery.

Specialized lounge chairs allow patients to rest upright and comfortably after the procedure.

HIGH-TECH METHODS TO MANAGE HEART DISEASE

To ensure our most critically ill patients receive the continued support they need after leaving the hospital, Washington Adventist Hospital offers telehealth, a remote home monitoring program, for those suffering from congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. A scale, a blood pressure cuff and a glucometer are placed in the patient’s home, allowing the care team to evaluate vital signs and symptoms remotely and in real time to quickly detect and respond to health issues.

RECOVER COMFORTABLY

Considering the transradial approach to cardiac catheterization? Visit www.

AdventistHealthCare.com/RadialLounge to discover more about the new Radial Recovery Lounge at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital.

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Tool

Someone to

Lean On

FIND OUT YOUR CANCER RISK Learn your risk for breast cancer by taking our free online assessment at www.

AdventistBreastCenter.com today.

At Adventist HealthCare, women with breast cancer have access to the support they need, from diagnosis to treatment

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oon after her 40th birthday, Ana Medina had her first mammogram. With no symptoms or family history of breast cancer, she was shocked when her mammogram showed a concerning mass.

She was referred to the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center for an ultrasound, biopsy and consultation with breast surgeon Cynthia Plate, MD. Tests showed that the mass was cancerous. “Hearing I had cancer was very hard,” Medina says. “I have three daughters, and it was a difficult time for them.”

The encouragement of family and friends helped Medina through a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. She also had the doctors, nurses and staff at the White Oak Breast Center on her side. “A cancer diagnosis is a very scary thing,” she says, “but they made me and my family feel supported.”

Center in Silver Spring and the Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center in Rockville, patients have access to the support and resources they need. Manu and other cancer navigators are available to work with the care team to support patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.

COMFORT IN A DIFFICULT TIME

COORDINATION IS KEY

The White Oak Breast Center is committed to providing a supportive experience for women while minimizing the time to diagnosis through coordination of care. Medina received an ultrasound and a biopsy on the same day. “We were able to get Ana in and diagnosed very quickly,” Dr. Plate says. “She has been able to receive much of her care—diagnosis, support, postoperative care—all in one place. Our center has a range of resources to help women feel comfortable and at ease during what can be a very difficult and stressful time.”

For patients like Medina, the White Oak Breast Center’s nurse navigator, Michell Manu, RN, provides support from the very beginning of an abnormal finding to diagnosis, surgery and treatments.

“Michell was very nice and helpful in orienting me,” Medina notes.

Through Adventist HealthCare’s comprehensive cancer services that include the White Oak Breast

With surgery behind her, Medina stresses the importance of annual mammograms and the benefits of coordinated care. “My cancer was detected early, and the care I received from Dr. Plate and the all-women staff at the [White Oak Breast Center] was excellent,” she says.

“It was a wonderful experience, and I felt very supported.”

Ana Medina had the support of nurse navigator Michell Manu, RN, through her entire breast cancer journey.

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On the

Move New joint replacement technique helps active woman land back on her feet, fast

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my Kriewaldt Hudson was 21, a classical musician living in New York City and walking everywhere.

That’s when the pain started, and she knew right away that it was bad. “I had to drop my bags to rest a bit, in the middle of the sidewalk,” she says.

One doctor said she needed to stretch more.

Another said it was depression. “I planned my day around the pain,” Kriewaldt Hudson says.

“My world got smaller and smaller.”

When she was in her 30s, a doctor finally took X-rays. He was shocked to see severe osteoarthritis in her hip. She was a young woman facing a hip replacement—but she couldn’t bear the thought of a year of rehabilitation.

Kriewaldt Hudson knew she needed help: “What’s the point of being 36 and living like I was 70 years old?”

GETTING HELP

She met Sridhar Durbhakula, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. He described a new procedure

called MAKOplasty, which is less invasive and offers a faster recovery than traditional hip replacement surgery.

During the MAKOplasty procedure, computer guidance and robotics—“smart tools”—provide surgeons with greater accuracy so there are fewer risks, Dr. Durbhakula explains. “Using computer navigation and MAKOplasty, we’re removing less bone and putting the implant exactly where it needs to be placed, which improves implant longevity,” he says.

FEELING BETTER

Hours after her surgery, Kriewaldt Hudson was able to walk down the hall in the hospital. She went home that evening. “Immediately, it felt better,” she says. “By the second day, I didn’t even need crutches.”

Today, Kriewaldt Hudson still can’t believe her “amazing, quick recovery.” “It’s very liberating,” she says. “I want to go to Europe and Disney World, which require a lot of walking that I can finally do.”

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DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/MAKOplasty to learn more about this advanced joint replacement technology at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

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INNOVATIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT

The comprehensive Joint Replacement Center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center is the first in the region to perform MAKOplasty, a lessinvasive alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery. “Our program combines highly skilled physicians with a dedicated center where patients interact with nursing, physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists,” says Brett J. Hampton, MD, the program’s medical director.

Adds Sridhar Durbhakula, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Shady Grove Medical Center: “We’re able to help many people get back their lives.”

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Digestive Distress?

QUALITY CARE STARTS HERE

Visit www.

AdventistHealthCare.com/ Digestive-Health to learn more about the Digestive Health Program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center takes a team approach to identifying and treating a range of disorders

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pproximately 70 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders, ranging from heartburn to colon cancer. Whether common or complex, many diseases of the digestive tract can be effectively treated or prevented. Earlier this year, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center launched the comprehensive Digestive Health Program to help community members identify, treat and manage digestive conditions.

ONE TEAM, MANY SPECIALTIES Adventist HealthCare’s program takes a team approach with personalized services to treat a range of digestive issues, from chronic gastrointestinal (GI) and acid-related diseases to GI infectious diseases and cancers. The road begins with Adventist HealthCare’s digestive health nurse navigator, Stephanie Smith.

“Navigators are assigned to patients right at the beginning of their diagnosis, and they’re essentially a personal guide,” Smith says. With one call, the navigator can connect primary care doctors with digestive health experts to coordinate state-ofthe-art medical care for GI issues.

Digestive health physicians in Shady Grove Medical Center’s program are board-certified in their specialties. They use the latest techniques and technologies to diagnose and manage everything from common digestive ailments to complex conditions, including: • Biliary tract disease • Celiac disease • Cirrhosis of the liver

• Colorectal cancer • Functional disorders (constipation, diarrhea, gas) • Heartburn/GERD • Hemorrhoids • Hepatitis • Inflammatory bowel disease • Irritable bowel syndrome • Pancreatitis • Peptic ulcer disease

A WEALTH OF RESOURCES

Beyond the physicians, other members of the Shady Grove Medical Center team help manage the quality-of-life issues that can come with digestive troubles. Patients can access comprehensive nutrition services to help cope

with diet and appetite. An oncology social worker connects patients with community resources such as transportation, financial support programs, home health services and support groups.

At Shady Grove Medical Center, digestive health patients and their families also have access to behavioral health specialists, surgeons, chaplains and cancer researchers.

Throughout the treatment process, Smith, the digestive health nurse navigator, will serve as the patient’s advocate and liaison, helping to manage appointments, coordinate services and educate patients and their families.

“We want patients to feel empowered to make really good treatment decisions,” she says.

Stephanie Smith, Adventist HealthCare’s digestive health nurse navigator, guides patients from the very beginning of their diagnoses of digestive disorders.

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Emotional

GROWTH Lourie Center program helps struggling toddlers succeed at home and in the classroom

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hen Jennifer and Mathew Goodman’s 3-year-old son, Eli, had a difficult time focusing in preschool and interacting with other children, they felt frustrated and helpless.

Eli was hyperactive, withdrawn from other toddlers and emotionally disconnected from his family.

“Simple things such as sitting down for dinner as a family became a challenge because Eli struggled to control his impulses,” Jennifer says.

Determined to find a program that could help her son, Jennifer searched the Internet and found the Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP) at the Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness.

The TNP is a specialized preschool that helps children ages 3 to 5 with emotional

and behavioral problems that interfere with success in mainstream preschool or day care.

“The program helps foster social, intellectual and emotional growth in children by helping them build secure and trusting relationships with their parents, teachers and peers,” says Jimmy Venza, PhD, senior director of clinical operations and research at the Lourie Center. The goal is to help children successfully transition to mainstream preschool or day care.

The TNP staff worked with Eli to establish trust and to help him feel safe in the classroom.

Through structured learning and therapeutic play, he learned to understand his emotions and control his behavior.

“After only a few months in the program, we saw noticeable improvements in Eli’s behavior,” Mathew says. “He gained confidence

and was able to express his feelings in a much healthier way.”

Eli, now 8, is thriving at school and at home.

“The Therapeutic Nursery Program helped Eli feel emotionally safe and secure in a classroom environment,” Jennifer adds. “He is now making friends, reading at grade level, and flourishing in the second grade.”

At age 3, Eli struggled to focus in school and stay connected at home. His parents, Jennifer and Mathew Goodman, took him to the Therapeutic Nursery Program at the Lourie Center. Today, Eli, now 8, is thriving.

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SUCCESS STORIES Visit www.LourieCenter.org to watch the Goodmans’ story and to learn more about the Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP) at the Lourie Center. Or call 301-984-4444, ext. 120, to find out if your child is eligible for TNP services.

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WANT TO KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEES HEALTHY?

PRIORITY:

Wellness

Wellness program aims to keep Adventist employees healthy and productive

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oor health can be costly, particularly for employers. Given the rising rates of chronic health conditions, finding effective ways to improve employee health is good business. With one of the largest workforces in Montgomery County, Adventist HealthCare is fulfilling its mission of improving the health of people and communities within its own community of 6,000 employees.

As part of its wellness initiative, Adventist HealthCare encourages employees to take breaks and be active outside.

“We recognize that helping our employees obtain optimal health and wellness is good for our business, but more important, it is part of our mission,” says Terry Forde, president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare.

Adventist HealthCare began its current employee health journey in 2009 by matching high-risk employees with personal health nurses and coordinating care through primary care physicians. Adventist HealthCare also implemented wellness programs such as annual health risk assessments, an online wellness portal, discounted gym memberships, on-site activities and other wellness incentives through the health system’s employee wellness division, LifeWork Strategies. The changes reduced the cost of employee health plans and improved the health of employees. From 2011 to 2014, Adventist HealthCare’s per-member, per-month health plan costs rose just 4 percent compared with the national average increase of 19 percent.

“Data show that healthy and active employees are more productive and engaged, and that helps us meet our mission,” says Marta Brito-Perez, Adventist HealthCare’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer.

Lifework Strategies, Adventist HealthCare’s workplace wellness division, creates customized, effective employee wellness and assistance programs for both large and small companies.

“We offer a one-stop shop for employers to access customized wellness solutions that improve employee health and productivity,” says Mindy Pierce, director of LifeWork Strategies.

Visit www.

LifeWorkStrategies.com to request more information about how Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies can help improve the health and well-being of your employees.

“We are different from other companies offering wellness services because LifeWork Strategies is part of Adventist HealthCare, which has been providing health and wellness services to this community for more than 100 years.”

EXTENDING THE REACH OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS Adventist HealthCare’s employee wellness journey continues to expand through new programs.

In 2014, the company began requiring spouses on the health plan to participate in health screenings and the health risk assessment program. Most recent, Adventist HealthCare began offering free fitness and work-life balance classes through wellness committees at its facilities including Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville.

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HAVE A WOUND THAT WON’T HEAL? Visit www.Adventist HealthCare.com/Services/ Wound-Care to learn more about specialized wound treatments at Adventist HealthCare.

THE PLACE FOR

Advanced Wound Healing Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center opens new space for care of chronic wounds

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Adventist HealthCare wound centers provide specialized treatment for chronic or nonhealing wounds, which can include sores or wounds that have not significantly improved through normal medical care. Nonhealing wounds, which are associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins and immobility, lead to lower quality of life and possibly amputations.

Typically, a wound that does not heal within 30 days is considered chronic and may require a specialized approach for healing.

“Many patients come to us after having wounds for months and even years,” says Itamar Simhon, clinical manager of the Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Washington Adventist Hospital.

“Our multidisciplinary teams of doctors and experienced wound care nurses work together to correctly diagnose the causes of these wounds, choose the right treatments and partner with the patient to follow their treatment plan and restore their health.”

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville 240-826-6106 ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park 301-891-5908

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he wound care center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center is new and improved—with a new name to match! The Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opened in June in its new location on the first floor of Shady Grove Medical Center.

The new center offers greater access to patients, with seven treatment rooms and a larger waiting area.

The Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital will also expand services by early 2016 with two additional treatment rooms and a larger waiting area. The center at Washington Adventist Hospital is nationally recognized for superior clinical results and patient experience and has been named a center of excellence by Healogics, a wound care management company.

The Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center offers patients greater access, with seven treatment rooms and a larger waiting area.

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DETAILS ON THIS NEW LOCATION Visit www.Adventist Rehab.com/RIO to learn more about the Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic at Washingtonian RIO Sport&Health.

Convenient

Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation’s certified manual therapist, Stacey Cruse, works with patient Max Byer during one of his weekly therapy sessions.

Physical Therapy Adventist HealthCare brings quality orthopedic physical therapy services to RIO Sport&Health in Gaithersburg

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ocal athletes and others suffering from injuries and pain have a new, convenient option for treatment. In May, Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation opened a new outpatient clinic in the Washingtonian RIO Sport&Health in Gaithersburg. The stateof-the-art clinic provides hands-on physical therapy and rehabilitation by certified manual therapists and sports medicine physicians who specialize in the treatment of athletic and orthopedic injuries.

EXPERT CARE, SPECIALIZED SERVICES

The clinic also focuses on manual therapy techniques and dry needling to assist with pain management. Dry needling involves a therapist pushing a very thin needle through the skin to stimulate trigger points, muscles or connecting tissue. The procedure releases tight muscle bands and decreases certain types of orthopedic pain.

“Our new location at Washingtonian RIO brings our expertise to a more convenient setting for patients,” says Elizabeth Kotroba, director of outpatient therapy at Physical Health & Rehabilitation. “As a leader in rehabilitative care, we use the latest technology and research to treat a range of conditions, helping patients return to their activities as quickly and safely as possible.”

Therapists design rehabilitation programs specific to each patient’s or athlete’s recovery needs. The clinic features an open gym with private treatment rooms and physician offices, as well as an anti-gravity treadmill, which uses groundbreaking technology to reduce recovery time from a sports-related injury or an orthopedic condition.

TREATING A RANGE OF CONDITIONS

ACCESSIBILITY AND MORE

The new Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic offers therapy for the following conditions: • Back and neck pain • Ligament sprains • Muscle tears and tendinitis • Postsurgical bone fractures and joint replacement • Postsurgical ligament reconstruction • Sciatica • Spinal disk injuries • Sports-related injuries

The location within the Washingtonian RIO provides convenient options including on-site child care through Sport&Health (for a small fee), convenient parking and a one-month free club membership to the RIO Sport&Health facility after completion of therapy.

“Our goal is to deliver quality therapy through leading experts in a state-of-theart environment,” says Robert Grange, associate vice president of Physical Health & Rehabilitation. “Our new clinic at the RIO Sport&Health will achieve that goal.”

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LIVING HEALTHY

HEART HEALTH Heart-Health Screenings with Medical Consultation Our comprehensive screenings and private, two- to four-minute personal consultations with licensed medical professionals are designed to help you understand and manage your specific health risks for heart disease and related conditions. Please note that some screenings require a fee and fasting, but please be sure to drink water to remain hydrated.

When: Wednesdays, Sept. 23 and Nov. 4, 8–10 a.m.

Where: SGMC, Dogwood Room When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8–10 a.m.

Where: WAH, Conference Center (adjacent to main hospital) on third floor Info: Call 800-542-5096; registration required; event subject to cancellation due to low registration

SeptemberNovember 2015 Health and wellness classes, plus programs and activities for a healthy mind, body and spirit, brought to you by the Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness.

SGMC Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

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ACC Aquilino Cancer Center 9905 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

The Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness offers classes at numerous locations within the community. Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar for additional class/event locations.

WAH Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park Free parking

AHC Adventist HealthCare 820 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg Free parking

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CLASS LOCATIONS

Screening Description and Fees Lipid profile: Basic cholesterol test, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, cholesterol/HDL ratio (12 hours of fasting recommended); $35, $31 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the expanded cholesterol test (see below) Expanded cholesterol test: This VAP (vertical auto profile) includes all of the lipid profile plus information that can help identify inherited and hidden heart disease risks; $65, $61 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the lipid profile (see above) Homocysteine: Vascular fitness test; $95 HsCRP: Tests high-sensitivity C-reactive protein for cardiovascular risk; $45 Blood pressure monitoring: FREE Glucose: Basic screening for diabetes (12 hours of fasting recommended); $8 A1c: Blood sugar test for known diabetics or those at high risk; $40 PSA (prostate-specific antigen): Prostate cancer screening test for men; $40 Body-fat analysis: Tests percentage of body fat; $10

APHR Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation 9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

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FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Available at multiple locations throughout Montgomery County.

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096 Heart Screening Packages Sweetheart: Lipid profile and glucose; $38 Heart smart: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP) and glucose; $69 Heart risk special: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP), homocysteine and HsCRP; $199 Diabetes check: Glucose and A1c; $42 Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Treatment for Chest Pain Info: For an appointment, call the Center for Fitness and Health at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center at 240-826-6662 or Cardiac Rehab at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital at 301-891-6016 Cost: FREE Lifestyle Connections (NEW) For those who are eager to make lifestyle changes to lower their risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer and more.

Empower yourself with the information necessary to make informed decisions to better your health.

When: Thursdays, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC, Willow Room (second floor), or RIO Sport&Health in Gaithersburg; call for location Heart to Heart Support Group For patients and families.

When: Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville

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Women and Heart Disease Support Group For patients and families.

When: Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B Mended Hearts Support Group For patients and families.

When: Sundays, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8, 4–6 p.m.

Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

Internal Cardiac Defibrillator and Pacemaker Discussion Group Group discussion for patients and the families of patients with these devices.

When: Mondays, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Info: Call 240-826-6662 Congestive Heart Failure Class and Discussion Group For patients and families.

When: Monday, Oct. 5, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Info: Call 240-826-6662 For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH Different types of maternal and child health classes are available through Adventist HealthCare. Expecting families will receive expert advice, support and education before and after the birth of their babies. Classes include Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Grandparents Class, Fatherhood 101, and more. Online registration now available!

Info: Detailed descriptions and listings for locations are available by visiting www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or calling 800-542-5096

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REGISTER TODAY Online registration and payment options are now available for some programs. Visit www.

AdventistHealthCare. com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for more information or to register.

SUPPORT GROUPS • BEST Program: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness (SGMC and WAH) • Black Mother’s Breastfeeding Club: Free mother-led breastfeeding support group held monthly in Montgomery County; pregnant and breastfeeding mothers welcome • Hecho de Pecho – Madres Latinas para la Lactancia: Free mother-led breastfeeding support group help in Spanish

Lactation Services Lactation classes, consultation, breastpump sales and rentals, and breastfeeding support groups.

Info: Call 240-826-MOMS (6667) for SGMC or 301-891-4852 for WAH Infant Safety and CPR A Family & Friends class that covers safety, CPR skills and choking management to be used for newborns to 1-year-olds.

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations Private Infant or Toddler Safety and CPR Classes Also Available Info: Call 800-642-0101 for details

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• Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role • Perinatal Loss Support Group: New support group run by an experienced perinatal loss specialist for those having experienced a loss related to pregnancy Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations

Joint Replacement Class Learn about the total hip or knee replacement procedure, hospital stay and rehabilitation program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

When: First Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3 p.m.

Where: SGMC Cost: FREE Info: www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar

YOUTH HEALTH Multiple classes available, including BabySitting, Infant CPR, Home Alone (prepares 8- to 11-year-olds and their parents for times when children will spend brief periods alone at home), and more.

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096

CANCER PROGRAMS At Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital, cancer care navigation teams assist people living with cancer, their families and friends, and caregivers. The navigation teams consist of professionals who can provide guidance through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Info: Call 240-826-6297 (SGMC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH) to speak to a member of the cancer care navigation team

When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6–8 p.m.

Where: ACC Info: Call 240-826-6297

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Montgomery County Cancer Crusade Coalition Monthly meeting to discuss community needs for cancer screenings.

Info: Call 301-315-3507 for meeting dates and times SUPPORT GROUPS • All cancers (ACC) • Breast cancer (ACC) • Caregivers (ACC) • Thyroid cancer (ACC) • Women’s lifestyle (WAH) For dates, times and locations, call 240-826-6297 (ACC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH).

NEUROSCIENCES Community Aphasia Group A support group for those with aphasia.

Cost: $140 for six-week series Info: Contact Sandi Lancaster at 240-864-6033 or slancas2@AdventistHealthCare.com SUPPORT GROUPS • Brain injury • Stroke • Spinal cord injury For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE Diabetes Outpatient Education Programs This comprehensive, three-class series will help you learn how to better manage your diabetes with tips on self-care, eating right and more. Covered by most health insurances. Call your carrier to verify your coverage. A physician’s referral is required.

When: Monthly on consecutive Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Info: 301-315-3129 When: Day and evening classes available Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 350 Info: 301-891-6105

Prediabetes Class Learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes in this twoclass series.

When: Alternate months at each location, Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Where: SGMC and White Oak Senior Center, Silver Spring Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar to register for these FREE classes Nutrition Counseling Individual appointments and group sessions with a registered dietitian for management of high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes and prediabetes, digestive problems, food allergies and other diagnoses.

Nutrition counseling, or medical nutrition therapy, is a benefit covered by many health insurances. We will verify that your insurance plan covers the cost of nutrition counseling prior to your initial appointment.

When: By appointment, Mondays through Fridays Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 350 Info: Call 301-891-6105 to schedule an appointment When: First Tuesday of each month in the evening Where: AHC Cost: $85 for adult, $90 for pediatric Info: Call 800-542-5096 to register

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Free group sessions open to anyone with diabetes or prediabetes.

When: First Tuesday of each month, 6–7 p.m.

Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 350 Info: Call 301-891-6105 to RSVP

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Look Good ... Feel Better Meet with other women living with cancer and a professional esthetician to learn makeup tips so you can put your “best face forward” during and after treatment for cancer. You’ll have fun and receive a “personal tool kit” to take home.

When: Monday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.–noon Where: WAH, Radiation Oncology Info: Call 301-891-5559

Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Adventist HealthCare partners with the Montgomery County Health Department to offer this FREE, lifesaving screening.

Info: Call 301-315-3507 to see whether you are eligible

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JOINT HEALTH

Zumba This eight-week exercise class involves dance and aerobic elements and includes music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. The music comes from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chacha, reggaeton, soca, samba and hip-hop.

Cost: $60 preregistration, $9 drop-in fee When: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg Info: Ongoing series

consultations. For additional information, dates, locations and times, call 240-7774999.

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars When: Monthly on the first Thursday, 6:30– 8:30 p.m.; second and fourth Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.; and fourth Sunday, 5–7 p.m.

Where: SGMC Cost: FREE Info: Ongoing series, open to all; call 240826-5278 for room location and to register

Grief Adventist HealthCare’s Mission Integration and Spiritual Care Department offers compassionate help and hope to the community with FREE, specialized grief support groups held in a safe, nurturing environment.

Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group When: First four Thursdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC Sycamore Conference Room Cost: FREE Info: Open to all; registration not required; call 240-826-5278 for room location and to register Lifestyle Seminars Taught by a registered dietitian.

When: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC

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• Celiac Disease, Sept. 10 Living gluten free, what to eat and what to avoid.

• Eating Healthy, Eating Well = Aging Well, Oct. 8 Explore putting color on your plate with antioxidants. Learn about fluids, whole grains, healthy fats, salt goals and portion distortion.

• Holiday Stress, Nov. 12 How to avoid the usual consequences of holiday stress.

• Food & Mood, Dec. 10 Explore how food and nutrition affects mood and get tips on how to enhance your mood.

SENIORS’ HEALTH Adventist HealthCare recognizes the specialized health needs of our community’s senior population. FREE monthly lectures cover a wide variety of timely health topics for seniors, in addition to health screenings and personal

Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center • What You Need to Know About Shingles When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1–2 p.m.

Info: 240-777-4999

SUPPORT GROUPS

Where: SGMC Info: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 240-826-6112 or email jmufuh@Adventist HealthCare.com for more information and to register Where: WAH Info: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 301-891-5265 for more information

Others Adventist HealthCare offers many FREE support groups for patients and their loved ones. Ongoing support groups are currently available on the following health topics.

• Amputee • Sickle cell anemia • Narcotics • Diabetes • Alcoholics Anonymous For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

CPR & FIRST AID CLASSES The Center of Resuscitation Excellence offers convenient CPR and first aid courses at various times and locations. For course schedules, locations and registration, visit www.AdventistLifeSupport.com or call 240-826-CORE (2673).

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): All Ages CPR and AED Certification This American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED program is designed for anyone in the community who wants to learn how to perform CPR on all ages. All class

material is included, along with two-year certification card.

When: Saturdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: SGMC Info: For additional information, dates, locations and times, visit www.Adventist HealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): Basic First Aid Class OSHA-approved first aid certification for construction workers, teachers, scout leaders, security guards, lifeguards and those who want to help in the community with emergencies and disasters. Twoyear certification.

When: Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4, 5:30–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC For additional information, including dates, locations and times, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING EVENTS Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital will be offering FREE health screenings, cooking demonstrations and access to health experts as a sponsor of the following Downtown Silver Spring events.

FRESHFARM Farmers Market on Ellsworth Drive When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Zumba on the Fountain Plaza with Washington Sports Club When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7–8 p.m.

Holiday Tree Lighting Event on the Fountain Plaza When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 6–9 p.m.

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Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

240-826-6000

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301-891-7600

Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center

301-444-8000

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301-795-0064

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