Adventist HealthCare & You Magazine (Spring 2015) by Adventist HealthCare

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HEALTHCARE

&YOU YOU

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

Kate and Paul Craine

of Gaithersburg welcomed baby Amelia into the world with the expertise of Shady Grove Medical Center’s NICU team PAGE 5

Journey of Hope Follow Your Heart A 5-minute assessment reveals your risk for cardiovascular disease page 4

Breast Cancer

Local woman’s story highlights importance of annual mammograms page 6

Help at Home

Home Care team supports grandfather’s goal to recover quickly page 8

CLASSES AND EVENTS page 12

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OPENING THOUGHTS

FEATURES

Defining Moments Throughout Adventist HealthCare, moments occur each day that demonstrate our mission of improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Fulfilling our commitment as caregivers often means taking on the role of confidant, hand-holder or cheerleader. We may embrace a family as they celebrate great joy. We may also help families grapple with heartbreak. I consider these our “mission moments.” Within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, mission moments occur each day. The NICU team provides some of the highest-quality care in the region for critically ill newborns. Yet, the NICU team also provides vital education, support and friendship to parents and families during stressful times. Since the NICU opened in 1996, thousands of families have celebrated homecomings thanks to the amazing team at Shady Grove Medical Center. In this issue of Adventist HealthCare & You, we share the story of the Craine family and their daughter, Amelia, who was born at 24 weeks. Today, Amelia is thriving. Patients like Amelia are why Adventist HealthCare exists. Each mission moment contributes to the health Share with Us ... and wellness of our community. I invite you to read Amelia’s story and the your own defining other features that reflect Adventist HealthCare’s moment of healthcare dedication to providing the highest-quality care www.Facebook.com/ with a focus on whole-person health. You can also AdventistHealthCare visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com to learn more about Adventist HealthCare. www.Twitter.com/ AdventistHC

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COVER STORY

Big Miracle, Small Package Premature babies like Amelia get the care they need at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s NICU. PAGE 5

7 Less Weight, More Miles

A local world traveler enjoys life again after bariatric surgery. See his transformation.

9 Instrumental Terry Forde President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare

Editorial Team: Thomas Grant, Marisa Lavine Writers: Chantez Bailey, Loren Farquhar, Danielle Lewald, Shanna Muschik, Lydia Parris, Clarencia Stephen

Assistance

An iconic drummer returns to his passion thanks to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

DEPARTMENT 12

Living Healthy

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BETTER HEALTH CARE GIVING HOPE Dr. James Rost, Neonatologist, and baby Amelia

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Time to Save a Life

FIND OUT YOUR RISK FOR HEART DISEASE Visit www.TrustedHeart Care.com to take Adventist HealthCare’s free heart risk assessment, and watch a video of Toby Weiss’ heart care experience.

A Silver Spring woman uses an online heart risk assessment to identify a major health problem

As she recovers from heart surgery, Toby Weiss (left) consults with registered nurse Cindy Irwin twice a week in Weiss’ Silver Spring home.

aking just five minutes to complete Adventist HealthCare’s free heart risk assessment online likely saved the life of Toby Weiss, a 77-year-old Silver Spring resident. “The test showed me that I had a heart problem and prompted me to see my doctor,” says Weiss, who previously had no known heart issues. The assessment takes into account key risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity. A few days earlier, Weiss also experienced nausea and neck pain. Factoring in the assessment results, she began to question her health. A stress test performed by her primary care physician confirmed Weiss had a significant heart problem.

WANTING THE BEST

Weiss chose to go to Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital and sought treatment from Fayaz Shawl, MD, trusted cardiologist of her husband, Larry. “I wanted to be in the hands of the best,” she says.

On June 9, 2014, Dr. Shawl performed a cardiac catheterization to identify the best treatment to restore blood flow to the heart. “Weiss had two major heart vessels blocked, one being her left main artery, which supplied blood flow to most of her heart muscle,” Dr. Shawl says. “This critical blockage determined that heart surgery was necessary.” The next day, heart surgeon Kathleen Petro, MD, performed a double bypass. “During coronary bypass surgery, we take a healthy blood vessel from the patient’s leg, arm, abdomen or chest and connect it to other arteries in the heart so that it is bypassed around the blocked area,” Dr. Petro explains. “This helps to restore blood flow to the heart by diverting it around a section of the blocked artery.”

GETTING THE BEST

Says Weiss: “I would definitely recommend Washington Adventist Hospital for heart care. They have wonderful doctors and caring nurses, and the cardiac floor is a fantastic place if you have to be there.” After a successful procedure, Weiss returned home with further support during her recovery from Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services. This included biweekly visits from registered nurse Cindy Irwin. “I was so lucky to have Cindy,” Weiss says. “She ordered supplies, spoke to the doctor and helped me adjust my diet. She made me feel at ease. It’s wonderful knowing that I’m going to be OK and live to enjoy my family.”

% of U.S. ADULTS WITH THESE RISK FACTORS

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Almost half of adults have at least one major risk factor for heart disease.

INACTIVITY

OBESITY

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

SMOKING

HIGH DIABETES CHOLESTEROL

Source: Million Hearts initiative

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BIG MIRACLE,

small package

Shady Grove NICU delivers lifesaving care to early arrivals

Video

CHECK IN ON THE CRAINE FAMILY Visit Blog.AdventistHealth Care.com to watch a video of the Craines and see how Amelia is doing now.

Left: Born 14 weeks early, baby Amelia spent 10 weeks in the NICU at Shady Grove Medical Center. Below: Parents Kate and Paul Craine were reassured by James Rost, MD.

ate Craine and her husband, Paul, were thrilled to learn that they were pregnant last May. After enduring a miscarriage and almost two years of fertility treatments, the Gaithersburg couple were ecstatic to be welcoming a new baby. During the first few months of the pregnancy, everything appeared normal. Then, in mid-August, Kate learned she had gestational diabetes. By the end of the month, her doctors put her on modified bed rest. In October, at 24 weeks, Kate’s water broke. She was admitted to the Birth Center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center on Oct. 15, 2014. Two days later, Kate and Paul welcomed Amelia Grace Craine into the world—more than 14 weeks early. “At Shady Grove Medical Center, we have a well-coordinated team at the ready 24/7 to provide specialized care to high-risk newborns,” explains James Rost, MD, a neonatologist and medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “This multidisciplinary group provided Amelia state-of-the-art care from minute one.”

Amelia weighed only 1 pound, 9 ounces and was 12.5 inches long, a good size for a baby born at 25 weeks and six days, according to Dr. Rost. Even so, she required significant support in her first days. “It was terrifying,” Kate remembers. “But when Dr. Rost told us Amelia was ‘feisty,’ I knew she was going to be fine.” In addition to her high-tech care, Amelia benefited from the NICU’s donor breast milk program, a hallmark of the unit. “Some moms, like Kate, do everything in their power to breastfeed but are unable to keep up with the baby’s demand for expressed milk,” explains Amy Gilkey, RN, clinical nurse manager of the unit. “The donor program allows us to provide breast milk to all our premature babies, which is proven to decrease mortality rates and other complications.” Although being NICU parents is physically, mentally and emotionally draining, the Craines were a shining example of the unit’s family-integrated care model, visiting Amelia every day. Together with the nurses, therapists, nutritionists, social workers and doctors, they were an integral part of the team caring for Amelia. “Our daughter was in the NICU for 73 days,” Paul says. “And the team gave us the hope and support we needed to get through each and every one.”

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SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM TODAY Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center 1210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 209, Silver Spring 240-471-3600 www.AdventistBreast Center.com Shady Grove Breast Center 9711 Medical Center Drive, Suite 201, Rockville 301-590-8999 www.ShadyGroveBreast Center.com After doctors discovered a lump, Sonia Barrientos received comprehensive breast health services from Cynthia Plate, MD, and the team at the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center.

Intercepting

Local mom’s story highlights importance of annual mammogram

Breast Cancer

onia Barrientos gets a mammogram every year. The Silver Spring wife and mom is especially diligent because her sister died of breast cancer four years ago. At her annual screening in August 2014, doctors discovered a lump. She soon underwent a biopsy with Sonya Kella, MD, at the Shady Grove Breast Center in Rockville. The lump was not cancerous; however, Barrientos still wanted it removed because of what had happened to her sister. She was leaving nothing to chance. That’s when Barrientos met Cynthia Plate, MD, a breast surgeon at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital and medical director of the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center. “Thanks to God that he put me in such good hands,” Barrientos says. During her surgery to remove the noncancerous lump, Dr. Plate discovered a second lump that turned out to be cancerous. “Sonia saved her own life,” Dr. Plate says. “She understood her family history and risk, and she was determined to have a different outcome for her family.”

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In the weeks after surgery, Barrientos visited Dr. Plate at the White Oak Breast Center to discuss her recovery. The center, which opened in November 2014, offers advanced imaging services such as 3-D mammography as well as specialized services like breast ultrasound, minimally invasive biopsies and on-site breast surgery consultations—all in one location in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. “Our experienced and caring team is focused on breast cancer prevention and early intervention tailored to the individual,” Dr. Plate says. Barrientos urges all women to get their mammograms every year. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screenings for women starting at age 40. Experts also suggest that women discuss risk factors and the right tests with their doctors. To those women facing cancer, Barrientos says, “You have to confront the disease. Don’t be scared. You have to be strong enough to fight for your life.”

For women in this age range, a mammogram may reduce breast cancer risk by 30 percent.

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Less Weight, More

Miles

Germantown man loses 160 pounds and rediscovers the joy of travel

hina, Africa, Ireland—Steve Malley of Germantown, Md., loves to travel. “Every time my wife sells a house, we plan a trip,” he says. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Problem was, Malley weighed over 300 pounds, and the hassles nearly outweighed the good times. As they boarded a flight to Las Vegas, a clerk requested that Malley buy a second ticket. “You can’t fit into one seat.” That wasn’t all. He panted while going through airports. He couldn’t keep up with walking tours. He felt like a real oddity in China, which ranks among the world’s healthier countries.

DECIDING TO HAVE SURGERY

Malley fought with his weight for decades. He tried a couple of popular diet programs and lost lots of weight. But then it crept back on—and more pounds followed. The weight took its toll. Malley developed multiple health problems: sleep apnea, diabetes and an irregular heartbeat that nearly killed him. Finally, a doctor suggested bariatric surgery. Malley attended a seminar at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center given by Tuesday Cook, MD, a bariatric surgeon. Malley liked what he heard. He told Dr. Cook: “I’m ready to do this.”

FEELING WONDERFUL NOW

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READY TO EXPLORE WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY?

Register to attend a FREE seminar on the weightloss surgery options available at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Bariatric or call 240-826-5278.

In October 2013, he had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgery that involves removing 85 percent of the stomach. With this “sleeve,” small amounts of food fill him up just fine. Today, Malley says, “I feel wonderful. I’m walking farther than I’ve ever walked in my life. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I don’t need diabetes medications.” His weight is in the 220s—an all-time low after a drop of 160 pounds. He has a list of trips lined up. The long walk through the airport is no longer a problem. And that airline seat—no extra ticket required. Losing weight has given him freedom! Malley counts his lucky stars that he finally had bariatric surgery. He says it was the best decision he’s ever made. “I tell people, this surgery saved my life.”

Excessive weight caused Steve Malley to feel tired and out of place while traveling. After having bariatric surgery, he’s much happier and healthier. B LO G . A DV E N T I S T H E A LT H C A R E .CO M |

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BRINGING HEALTHCARE HOME Visit www.Adventist HomeCare.com to learn about care and services offered by Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services.

Bruce Feinberg at his home (above) and with one of his grandsons (inset).

A Caring Path The Adventist Home Care team helps a grandfather celebrate with his grandsons “I have been given a rare second chance to live, and … I owe a large measure of thanks to the caring group assembled to help me begin my new journey.”

he sky was the limit for 71-year-old Bruce Feinberg, who was determined to go on a two-hour flight just three months after major open-heart surgery. Feinberg’s twin grandsons were celebrating their second birthday in Florida, and he wouldn’t miss it for the world. But just days after the surgery, Feinberg became extremely weak and had trouble moving. He spent eight days in the intensive care unit at a local hospital before being transferred to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation’s Takoma Park facility, where he spent 15 days.

HEADED HOME

Feinberg was eager to return home and, more important, to make the trip to Florida for the birthday. Once he arrived home, however, Feinberg’s wife realized she needed extra help in caring for her husband. She reached out to Adventist HealthCare Home Care, which quickly sent a nurse, an occupational therapist and a physical therapist to the couple’s home.

The home care specialists arrived with a pleasant and upbeat attitude and made for a seamless transition from the hospital. The Adventist HealthCare team quickly transformed to “Team Feinberg,” helping to establish steps that Feinberg would need to meet what appeared to be an impossible goal. They developed a plan that included homework assignments.

TIME TO CELEBRATE

Four weeks after starting in-home care, Feinberg walked onto his flight from Maryland to Florida. He fulfilled his dream of celebrating with his grandsons. He also expressed his gratitude toward the Adventist HealthCare Home Care team in a letter: “About a month ago I completed my program with members of your staff. The efforts put in by your inviting, warm, compassionate professionals in working with me were successful. Last night I returned from our trip and I am happy to say I was able to walk, hold and play with the little guys. I have been given a rare second chance to live, and … I owe a large measure of thanks to the caring group assembled to help me begin my new journey.”

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REHAB QUESTIONS

Visit www.AdventistRehab.com to learn about Adventist HealthCare’s expert rehabilitation care.

Rehabilitation team helps iconic drummer return to his passion after limb loss

Instrumental

Assistance

osing a leg to diabetes did not cause 74-yearold Elbert “Woody” Woodson to lose his passion for drumming. After playing with some of the biggest names in music during the 1970s, including the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, severe health problems caused Woodson to become homebound in his Northeast D.C. home. That is, until a local news story about the famed drummer caught the attention of Judy Anderson, a clinical nurse assistant at Adventist HealthCare’s Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

Judy Anderson, a clinical nurse assistant, helped get Elbert “Woody” Woodson a prosthetic leg at Adventist HealthCare’s Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

Anderson contacted Terrance P. Sheehan, MD, medical director of Adventist Rehabilitation, to help Woodson obtain a prosthetic leg and supportive care to help him return to his life passion. Dr. Sheehan and his team quickly arranged to bring Woodson to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation in Rockville, where he received a new prosthetic leg and therapy vital to help him walk and drum again.

Woodson’s doctor and therapists were amazed at his focus, hard work and remarkable progress. “He said he was ready to work as hard as he could to get back on his feet,” says Woodson’s physical therapist, Farhad Ostovari. Woodson quickly learned to stand and transfer weight with minimal assistance.

PASSION RESTORED

Woodson returned home after 19 days at Adventist Rehabilitation’s Rockville facility. He continues to work on rebuilding his strength to walk with the new prosthetic leg and attends outpatient therapy on a monthly basis at Adventist Rehabilitation. Woodson’s care team remains focused on helping him achieve his dream. “I have the expectation and vision that Woody will play the drums again and he’ll do it very well, if not better than he did in the past,” Dr. Sheehan says. Adds Woodson: “I don’t think I’ve wanted anything more. I never had a dream in my life that this would have happened to me. Every moment I’m thankful.” Woodson has formed a special friendship with the Adventist Rehabilitation team, particularly Anderson, who recognizes the importance of playing drums for Woodson. “The drums are what make him thrive,” she says. B LO G . A DV E N T I S T H E A LT H C A R E .CO M |

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Is It Teenage Angst or a Understanding the signs and symptoms

F Marissa Leslie, MD

Mood Disorder?

or many teenagers, the senior year of high school brings a roller coaster of emotions, including the anxiety of final exams, the excitement of prom and trepidation about college admission decisions. Faced with so many life changes and added stress, some teenagers may develop mood disorders such as depression that can affect their performance at school and their relationships with

friends and family. Studies have shown that approximately one in five teenagers has a diagnosable mental health disorder, including mood disorders. “While moodiness in teenagers is common, prolonged periods of sadness lasting for two weeks or more might signal a more serious problem that parents shouldn’t ignore,” says Marissa Leslie, MD, medical director of outpatient services at Adventist HealthCare Behavioral Health & Wellness Services in Rockville.

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The most noticeable sign of depression in teenagers is withdrawal from social activities. “Teenagers who once looked forward to activities such as soccer, basketball or ballet may no longer show an interest and spend more time isolated from family,” Dr. Leslie says. Other signs of a mood disorder include lethargy, changes in appetite or sleep habits, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. Parents who notice these warning signs should seek help from a licensed behavioral health professional. Early diagnosis and treatment using psychotherapy or medication can help teenagers with mood disorders lead healthier, more productive lives.

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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, April 22 and June 24, 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 a.m. Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B When: Wednesday, May 27, 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 a.m. Where: SGMC, Birch Room Info: Call 800-542-5096; registration required; event subject to cancellation due to low registration

April-June 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 Paid parking

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ACC Aquilino Cancer Center 9905 Medical Center Drive, Rockville Paid parking

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

PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK

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 Paid parking

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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 Heart to Heart Support Group For patients and families. When: Thursdays, April 16, May 21 and June 18, 7–8 p.m. Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Women and Heart Disease Support Group For patients and families. When: Thursdays, April 16, May 21 and June 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE?

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Mended Hearts Support Group For patients and families. When: Second Sunday of each month, 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: Monday, May 11, 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: Mondays, April 13 and June 8, 7–8 p.m. Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Info: Call 240-826-6662 Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Support Group For patients and families. When: Tuesday, June 23, 6–7 p.m. Where: SGMC, Willow Room Info: Call 240-826-6163 or email kcarney@AdventistHealthCare.com

Classes

REGISTER TODAY Online registration and payment options are now available for some programs. Visit www.Adventist HealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for more information or to register.

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

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 A wide variety of maternal and child health classes is 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

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

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LIVING HEALTHY

SUPPORT GROUPS • BEST Program: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness (SGMC and WAH) • 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 HEALTH 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

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: Thursday, May 7, 6–8 p.m. Where: ACC Info: Call 240-826-6297

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When: Monday, June 1, 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 or 301-315-3147 to see whether you are eligible Montgomery County Cancer Crusade Coalition Monthly meeting to discuss community needs for cancer screenings. Info: Call 301-315-3507 or 301-315-3147 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).

PREDIABETES CLASS Learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes in this two-class series. When: Alternate months at each location, Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Where: SGMC and WAH When: Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Where: WAH, Short-Stay Unit Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare. com/Calendar to register for these FREE classes

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

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

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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 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, April 21–June 9, 6:30– 7:30 p.m. Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg 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; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@AdventistHealthCare.com for room location and to register 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; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@AdventistHealthCare.com for additional information Lifestyle Seminars When: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Where: SGMC

• Calcium & Vitamin D, April 9 Optimizing calcium and vitamin D to promote optimal bone health. • Eating Out Healthy, May 14 Top tips for making healthy choices: Choose This not That. • Hydration, June 11 Hydration guidelines for optimal health.

SUPPORT GROUPS Grief Adventist HealthCare’s Pastoral Care Services offers compassionate help and hope to the community with FREE, specialized grief support groups held in a safe, nurturing environment. 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, April 25 and May 23, 9 a.m.–noon 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: April 8, May 11, June 9, 5:30–8 p.m. Where: SGMC

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 consultations. For additional information, dates, locations and times, call 240-7774999. Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center • Foods for Fun and Health When: Tuesday, May 5, 1–2 p.m. Info: 240-777-4999

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