YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL WINTER 2019
MOVING AND LIFTING Beyond Amputation Page 4
CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE 7
NEWS BRIEFS
HOSPITALS EARN HONORS FOR CARE OF SEVERE HEART ATTACKS
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Adventist HealthCare’s two hospitals have each received two awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for providing superior care to patients who suffer severe heart attacks. High Quality: Washington Adventist Hospital received the 2018 Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Gold Achievement Award, and Shady Grove Medical Center received the Bronze Achievement Award. These honors recognize the hospitals for their adherence to quality measures in treating patients with the two most severe types of heart attacks, caused by either a partial or full blockage of the heart’s arteries. The hospitals earned these awards by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance while quickly treating heart attacks known as NSTEMIs, or non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarctions. Rapid treatment of NSTEMIs is critical to save lives and prevent serious damage to the heart. Emergency Care: The AHA also recognized both hospitals for their emergency procedures for heart attack patients. Shady Grove received the 2018 Mission: Lifeline–STEMI Receiving Center–Silver Plus Achievement Award, and Washington Adventist earned the Bronze Achievement Award. The hospitals earned these awards by following strict quality standards that remove barriers to quick emergency treatment of heart attack patients throughout their care, beginning with the 911 call, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. To learn more about our nationally recognized heart care, visit AHCYou.com/W19Heart.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
D ifferent Afib Approaches
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Help Two Lives
Moving – and Lifting – Beyond Amputation
G PS Technology Leads Shoulder Surgeons to Better Outcomes
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Living Healthy
E ating Hearty and Healthy 11 This Winter
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A New Hospital For Our Community Coming This August!
L ourie Center Expands to Serve More Children and Families
Shady Grove Birth Advisor Helps Ease Expectant Parents’ Minds
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Live Healthier with Type 2 Diabetes
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A Grateful Patient, A Thankful Family
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Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center hosted approximately 700 guests on Sept. 30 at the hospital’s annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion at High Point Events & Catering in Clarksburg, Maryland. Families enjoyed beautiful weather, fun activities and reuniting with the nurses who cared for their little ones in their earliest days. Shady Grove’s Level III NICU has specialized equipment and physicians to care for babies who are premature or critically ill. The team of neonatologists and neonatal nurses are experts in caring for the most complex newborn medical situations. They also bring skills and experience to delivering twins, triplets and quadruplets. To learn more about our NICU, visit AHCYou.com/W19NICU.
GOLFERS TEE OFF TO SUPPORT STROKE CARE
Nearly 110 golfers hit the links during the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Campus Golf Classic to support the world-class stroke program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. The event also contributed to quality care for a range of patients at Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation. The fall outing at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville raised $185,000 to help fund a state-of-the-art X-ray system, called a biplane. The biplane produces 3D views of blood vessels, giving doctors a precise road map to treat stroke-causing clots and aneurysms. Many thanks are extended to all the sponsors and participants who made this event a tremendous success, including our Platinum Sponsors, Michael and Amy Aquilino, and Gold Sponsor, US Acute Care Solutions. To learn more about how you can support Adventist HealthCare’s world-class stroke program, visit AHCYou.com/W19DonateStroke.
HEART HEALTH
DIFFERENT AFIB APPROACHES HELP TWO LIVES TRIAL fibrillation, or Afib, affects up to 6.1 million Americans. However, many people with the irregular heartbeat condition are unaware they have Afib because it can be difficult to diagnose. Afib causes the heart to beat either too fast or too slow. Knowing the symptoms is essential because the condition can lead to stroke or heart failure if untreated.
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ONE SOLUTION FOR AFIB Kirkland Murray, 50, of Beltsville, struggled with Afib for about five years. It often interfered with his busy job as the CEO and president of a nonprofit workforce development organization in Anne Arundel County. “Your heart beats so fast and it completely drains you, making you feel tired and weak – like you’re going to pass out,” Kirk said. Kirk is grateful that he’s now Afib-free after having a heart procedure called an ablation in November 2017 at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital. Pirooz Mofrad, MD, a cardiologist who specializes in heart rhythm disorders, performed the nonsurgical procedure. Ablation restores a regular heartbeat by using a tiny wire to send heat through energy waves. These waves eliminate small areas of tissue that cause irregular beats. Thanks to his procedure, Kirk is back to serving his community with confidence that his heart won’t skip a beat.
With Afib out of his way, Kirkland Murray is relieved that he can lead the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation without skipping a beat.
SIGNS OF AFIB If you have these symptoms, call 911: • Heart palpitations • Chest discomfort • Inability to exercise • Dizziness • Rapid heartbeat • Fainting • Shortness of breath • Fatigue
A SURGICAL ALTERNATIVE Some patients, like Bob Bailey, 75, of Silver Spring, have a type of Afib that cannot be treated with medication or nonsurgical ablation. Niv Ad, MD, a heart surgeon at Washington Adventist Hospital, offered Bob a different solution for his complex Afib – the Maze procedure, a very specialized, minimally invasive surgical treatment. “Dr. Ad has done thousands of these procedures – Maze is clearly his specialty. That really impressed me,” Bob said. Feeling reassured, Bob opted for the procedure in 2018 and is now Afib-free. He’s back to exercising at the gym regularly and cycling outdoors. “Some people are content to sit around, but that’s just not me,” Bob said. “I’ve enjoyed outdoor activities all my life. Now, I’m able to get my life back.”
To see if you have a heart condition, take our easy heart-risk assessment at AHCYou.com/W19Heart. AHCYOU.COM/W19
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PATIENT PROFILE
Moving – and Lifting –
BEYOND AMPUTATION Potomac Man Refuses to Let Loss of Leg Narrow His Horizons
Colin Potts is back to enjoying cooking at his home in Potomac, Maryland.
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OLIN Potts was enjoying an active and fulfilling career as a chef in the summer of 2000, when a misstep on his home staircase injured his left foot. What he at first thought was a minor injury turned out to be torn tendons and ligaments in his foot and caused significant nerve damage in his lower leg. After 20 surgeries to help relieve the pain, doctors at a New York hospital gave Colin devastating news: Further operations would not mitigate his unrelenting pain. In December 2016, Colin underwent his 21st surgery, this time to amputate his left leg below the knee.
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HOPE IS ON THE WAY Three months later, Colin learned about Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation’s comprehensive amputee services. Compassionate team members care for patients both in the Rockville hospital’s inpatient program and through the Amputee Clinic, which offers lifelong follow-up care. Colin received personalized physical therapy in Adventist Rehabilitation’s outpatient program three days a week to maximize his physical capabilities, manage his limb and learn proper limb care. “My goal was to get rid of the crutches and walk again,” he said. “Within a few months of receiving therapy, I was able to walk for more than two miles in Adventist Rehabilitation’s annual 5K event.” Today, Colin leg presses 600 pounds during workouts. Terrence Sheehan, MD, chief medical officer of Adventist Rehabilitation, worked closely with Colin to monitor his progress
during therapy and recommend the appropriate technology for his physical activity goals.
SURPASSING GOALS “I recommended a prosthetic to help Colin achieve his initial goal to walk,” Dr. Sheehan said. “He successfully achieved his goal of walking and set new goals to run and lift weights, which required the use of different prosthetic technology.” Farhad Ostovari, PT, DPT, director of Adventist Rehabilitation’s Outpatient Clinic at Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, managed Colin’s physical therapy regimen during his first few months. Farhad provided targeted physical therapy to help Colin strengthen his leg and maximize the use of his prosthetic. “It’s not uncommon for amputee patients to be reluctant to challenge themselves physically,” Farhad said. “However, Colin was determined to push himself a little more each day.” Colin is now training to qualify for weightlifting at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. With help from his team of experts at Adventist Rehabilitation, he feels stronger than ever. Colin works out six days a week and leg presses more than 600 pounds at his local gym. “The care I received from Adventist Rehabilitation has helped me get back out into the world,” he said. “I never want to be limited by my amputation or let it define who I am as a person.” Colin has donated to the Adventist Rehabilitation 5K Walk, Wheel and Run Event to help other patients benefit from highquality care. The 2019 event will be held on April 27. “It inspires me to share my story with other amputees and give them hope to reclaim their lives,” Colin said.
To help the hospital serve other amputee patients, please visit AHCYou.com/W19DonateAmputee.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM
Colin Potts and Terrence Sheehan, MD, discuss Colin’s progress during a consultation.
Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation’s amputee services are recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the premiere accrediting agency for rehabilitation programs. We offer both specialized inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. On average, patient outcomes exceed the national average on nearly every measure, including improvement per day, goals met and patient satisfaction.
To learn more about the amputee program, call 240-864-6202 or visit AHCYou.com/W19Amputee.
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HIGH-TECH HIGHLIGHTS
At Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, orthopedic surgeons Gabriel Petruccelli (right) and Craig Miller are pioneering GPS-guided shoulder replacement technology in our region.
GPS Technology Leads Shoulder Surgeons TO BETTER OUTCOMES Shady Grove Medical Center First Hospital in Region with New Device
HEN orthopedic surgeons operate on shoulders, they focus on an area that is the size of a quarter, with a limited field of view. Years of training help them navigate these tight spaces. Now, to supplement their expertise, surgeons at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center are getting a preview before surgery with the ExactechGPS®. Shady Grove is the first hospital in Maryland and the D.C. region to incorporate the technology, which enables surgeons to better prepare for and perform shoulder replacements. “With this technology, surgeons can create a plan for surgery based on a 3D model of the patient’s shoulder,” said Gabriel Petruccelli, MD, Shady Grove’s orthopedics section chair. “The
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ExactechGPS gives us greater visibility of the anatomy. This allows us to make adjustments in real time, resulting in a more consistent and accurate implant placement.” A number of studies on the tool support positive outcomes for patients who need total shoulder replacements, such as those with arthritis or degeneration and those who undergo reverse total shoulder replacements, for issues like severely damaged rotator cuffs. “By leveraging the latest technology, we will be able to reproduce the patient’s anatomy and expect better outcomes, such as increased longevity of the prosthesis and improved fit without loosening,” said Craig Miller, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Shady Grove.
Have shoulder pain? The expert orthopedics teams at Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital are here to help. Call 240-826-7591 to see if surgery may be the right option for you.
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REGISTRATION Online registration and payment options are available for most programs. Visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar or call 877-684-1511 for information or to register.
LIVING healthy The Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity & Wellness offers classes, events and activities to support a healthy body, mind and spirit. Check out our full listing of classes and events at AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
CLASS LOCATIONS The Center offers classes at numerous locations. Visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar for additional class/event locations. SGMC Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
ACC Aquilino Cancer Center 9905 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
WAH Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park*
AHC Adventist HealthCare 820 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg*
Rehab Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation 9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
Ladew Ladew Conference Room 14915 Broschart Road, First Floor, Rockville* *FREE parking
HEART HEALTH Free Blood Pressure Screenings
dventist HealthCare offers many blood A pressure screenings throughout the community each month. Rockville Senior Center 10 a.m.–noon First Monday of each month – Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6 Damascus Senior Center 10–11:30 a.m. First Wednesday of each month – Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 Benjamin Gaither Center 9:30–11:30 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of each month – Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22 lum Gar Community Center P 10:30 a.m.–noon Third Friday of each month – Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, May 17 Long Branch Community Center 10:30 a.m.–noon. Second Monday of each month – Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13 id-County Community Recreation Center M 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month – Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14
White Oak Community Recreation Center 1:30–2:30 p.m. Third Thursday of each month – Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 akoma Park Community Center T 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of each month – Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26, April 23, May 28 Victory Tower Senior Apartments 10–11:30 a.m. Last Friday of each month – Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 29, April 26, May 31 reen Ridge House Apartments G 1–2 p.m. Jan. 28, April 29
PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH dventist HealthCare offers maternal and A child health classes to provide expert advice, support and education before and after birth. Classes include: • Childbirth • Breastfeeding • Grandparents • Fatherhood 101 • Brother/Sister Learn more at AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
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Lactation Services
Adventist HealthCare offers a range of lactation classes, consultations, breastpump rentals and accessory sales, as well as breastfeeding support groups. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar and look under Maternity & Childbirth, or call 240-826-MOMS (6667) for those living near SGMC, or 301-891-4TLC (4852) for those living near WAH.
Gestational Diabetes Education
Gestational diabetes counseling is by appointment. This counseling teaches momsto-be how to manage blood glucose through proper nutrition, monitoring and exercise. Info: Call Sheila Mulhern at 301-891-6105 to register or have your doctor fax a referral to 301-309-6079. Where: SGMC
Support Groups
Adventist HealthCare offers several support groups for parents. To learn more or to find a location near you, visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar or call 877-684-1511.
Perinatal Loss Support Group This six-week support group for those who have experienced a loss related to pregnancy is run by an experienced perinatal loss specialist. When: Tuesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. Where: River (Willow) Room (SGMC)
CANCER Integrative Medicine Program
Adventist HealthCare’s Integrative Medicine Program combines conventional cancer care with evidence-informed, complementary therapies addressing the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Aquilino Cancer Center
Info: For information about upcoming integrative medicine classes, call 240-826-2010. To schedule a clinical consultation for integrative medicine, call 301-795-0078.
Navigation Services At the Aquilino Cancer Center, our cancer care navigation team assists people living with cancer, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. The team provides guidance through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Info: Call 240-826-2050 or email CancerServices@AdventistHealthCare.com for all navigation services.
Jeanne Lieder, certified fitness trainer and former Shady Grove Medical Center cancer patient, leads Body Boost: Rejuvenate, Restore, Reboot After Cancer, a gentle, yet invigorating, exercise class for survivors.
BEST: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness (SGMC) When: Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.– noon, except spring break. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/W19Birth for more details. Hecho de Pecho – Madres Latinas Unidas para la Lactancia (WAH) ¡Acompañe a otras madres que hablan español en un grupo gratis de educación y apoyo a la lactancia! Comparta sus experiencias y participe junto con otras madres en una reunión cordial e informativa para aprender sobre la maternidad y apoyar la lactancia materna. Puede traer a sus bebés, a sus niños mayores o a una persona de apoyo. ¡Proveemos el desayuno gratis y regalitos! Dónde: WAH, Centro de Mujeres (Sala de Conferencia “Conference Center”, tercer piso) Cuándo: los sábados, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: enero 19, febrero 16, marzo 16, abril 20, mayo 18 Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role Meets every Monday When: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/W19Birth for more details.
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LEARN MORE OR REGISTER AT AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
LIVING HEALTHY
Look Good Feel Better®
Spend time with a professional esthetician to learn makeup tips so you can put your “best face forward” during and after cancer treatment. Meet other women living with cancer and receive a free “personal toolkit” to take home. Info: Call the outreach coordinator at 240-826-CARE (2273) for the dates and times of our next sessions at SGMC and WAH.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Adventist HealthCare, in partnership with the Montgomery County Health Department, offers this FREE, lifesaving screening program. Info: Call 240-826-CARE (2273) or Montgomery County Cancer Crusade at 240-777-1222 to see whether you are eligible.
Body Boost: Rejuvenate, Restore, Reboot After Cancer
A gentle yet invigorating combination of exercises that can improve your strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Taught by survivor and certified fitness trainer Jeanne Lieder. When: Monday afternoons Where: ACC Info: Call 240-826-2010 or email ACCPrograms@AdventistHealthCare.com for information about dates and times.
Cancer Support Groups
Adventist HealthCare offers in-person and online support groups for patients living with cancer, their caregivers or those who have survived cancer. Call 240-826-6297 (ACC) for more information.
NEUROSCIENCES Community Aphasia Group
A communication enrichment program for those with aphasia. Cost: $140 for six-week series Info: Contact Sandi Lancaster at SLancas2@AdventistHealthCare.com or 240-864-6033.
Support Groups
• Brain injury • Stroke • Spinal cord injury Info: For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of
meetings and locations, call 877-684-1511 or visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
NUTRITION, FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS Eat Well for Health
Join Adventist HealthCare for this monthly cooking and nutrition class to learn a plant-based meal plan for optimal health. Samples of the meal prepared are provided. Patricia Guay-Berry provides nutrition updates. When: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Where: Aquilino Cancer Center, Iris Room Info: Registration is required and there is a cost. Call 240-826-2010 or email ACCPrograms@AdventistHealthCare.com.
Nutrition Counseling
Adventist HealthCare’s Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office offers individual appointments with a registered dietitian for management of multiple conditions. This service is covered by many health insurance plans. When: Weekdays by appointment Where: Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, WAH, Professional Building, 7610 Carroll Ave., Suite 420, Takoma Park Info: Call 301-891-6105 for appointment.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment Where: SGMC Info: Call 301-891-6105 for appointment.
Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars Learn about the life-changing, weightloss surgery options offered at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. 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 240-826-5278 for room location and to register.
Post-Op Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group This group provides ongoing support for those who have had weight-loss surgery. Registration is not required. When: First four Thursdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m. Where: SGMC Sycamore Conference Room Cost: FREE Info: Call 240-425-4589 for more information.
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER AT AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
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DIABETES Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Education
Learn to better manage your diabetes with this three-class series, taught by a registered nurse, certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian. Physician prescription required. Most insurance policies cover diabetes education; call your insurer to verify coverage. Group classes are offered at both Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital. When: Alternates monthly on consecutive Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m., or Thursdays, 1–4 p.m., every other month Where: SGMC Info: Call 301-315-3459. When: Alternates monthly – consecutive Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m., or Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, 7610 Carroll Ave., Suite 420, Takoma Park Info: Call 301-891-6105.
Prediabetes Class
Learn to manage prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes. When: Alternate months on a Thursday, 5–7:30 p.m. Where: SGMC Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar to register for these FREE classes.
Diabetes Support Group
This FREE group offers support to anyone living with diabetes or prediabetes. When: Last Wednesday of each month, 6–7 p.m. Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 420 Info: RSVP at 301-891-6105.
Diabetes Cooking Class
Learn how to prepare quick, easy, healthy and delicious meals with ingredients that will help you better manage diabetes. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar for upcoming dates or to register for these FREE classes. Where: SGMC When: Alternate months on a Thursday, 6–7 p.m.
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Living Well With Diabetes This three-hour class is designed to get you on the path to living well with diabetes. Topics include monitoring, healthy eating, being active and much more! Cost: $40, which includes class materials When: Alternates monthly on a Monday, 5:30–8:30 p.m., or a Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Where: SGMC area: Adventist HealthCare Center for Professional Development (14915 Broschart Road, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850) When: Every other month on a weekday, 5–8 p.m. Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education office, Suite 420. Info: To register for either location, visit AdventistHealthCare.com, click “Classes & Events,” and search “Living Well with Diabetes.”
SENIORS’ HEALTH Adventist HealthCare recognizes the specialized health needs of our community’s aging adult population. FREE monthly lectures cover a wide variety of timely health topics for seniors, in addition to health screenings and personal consultations. For more information, including dates and locations, call 877-684-1511.
Support Groups Adventist HealthCare offers many FREE support groups for patients and their loved ones. The following ongoing support groups are available: • Amputee • Narcotics • Diabetes • Alcoholics Anonymous For information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, call 877-684-1511 or visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
CPR CLASSES LEARN MORE OR REGISTER Adventist HealthCare Life Support offers convenient CPR courses. Visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar or call 240-826-2673 for course schedules, locations and registration.
American Heart Association (AHA): Heartsaver CPR and AED Certification The AHA’s Heartsaver CPR AED course provides knowledge and skills that may help save a life. This course is intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course-completion card for work, regulatory (e.g., OSHA) or other requirements. (Not intended for healthcare workers.) This course can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency. The following topics will be covered: • Adult CPR and AED use • Opioid-associated, life-threatening emergencies • Choking in adults • Child CPR and AED use • Choking in children • Infant CPR • Choking in infants A completion eCard, good for two years, will be issued when the course is completed. Cost: $75, which includes book When: Monthly; please visit the online calendar for dates and times. Where: Adventist HealthCare Center for Professional Development 14915 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 Info: Call 240-826-2673 or visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
American Heart Association: Infant Safety & CPR
Our Infant Safety and CPR class teaches parents and caregivers prevention and safety, management of choking, and CPR for newborns through age 1. An AHA Family & Friends CPR attendance card will be given to each participant at the completion. Please note this is for individuals 16 and older. NO BABIES PLEASE. Class topics discussed include, but are not limited to, the following: • CPR skills • Injury and poisoning prevention • Management of choking Cost: $50/individual or $65/couple, which includes book When: Monthly; please visit the online calendar for dates and times. Where: Adventist HealthCare Center for Professional Development 14915 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 Info: Call 240-826-2673 or visit AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER AT AHCYou.com/W19Calendar.
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This Winter E JUST CAN’T get enough of delicious, unique flavors, but did you know that pumpkin-flavored desserts have tons of sugar and calories? In fact, just one, 12-ounce pumpkin-spiced latte can pack 39 grams of sugar and 380 calories. “Even savory, pre-packaged food, like pumpkin soup or ravioli, can be full of sugar, fat and sodium,” said Sheila Patterson, RD, a
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registered dietitian at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital. “If you eat these foods in excess, they can cause weight gain, and, eventually, put you at risk for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.” Try this slow cooker, black bean pumpkin chili to satisfy your craving in a healthy way. This hearty chili uses spices for that warm, satisfying flavor without excess sugar or salt.
SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN PUMPKIN CHILI INGREDIENTS:
1¾ teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon canned chipotle peppers in adobo
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
3 ounces yellow onion, diced 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, chopped
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
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1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
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1¼ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2½ teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1½ cups water
1¼ ounce fresh cilantro, chopped
cup canned diced tomatoes
Add all ingredients except cilantro and yogurt to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 6–7 hours. Garnish with cilantro and Greek yogurt. Serves 6.
Courtesy of Adventist HealthCare Chef Rick Culzac. For more recipes, visit AHCYou.com/W19Recipe. AHCYOU.COM/W19
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
A New Hospital for Our Community COMING THIS AUGUST! MAIN HOSPITAL: • 180 private patient rooms • Emergency Department where nearly 60,000 people will receive care each year
WELLNESS AREAS: • Lakeside walking trail • Roof garden and other courtyards for relaxation
MEDICAL PAVILION AT WHITE OAK: • Outpatient services: radiation oncology, cardiac and physical rehab, lab • Medical offices providing primary care and specialty care
PROCEDURAL AREA: • Operating rooms and cardiac catheterization labs • Private labor and delivery suites
PARKING GARAGE: • More than 1,000 parking spaces for patients, visitors and staff • Twelve electric-car charging stations
HIS year will see a new hospital introduced to the Washington, D.C., region. In late August, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center will open off Route 29 at Cherry Hill Road and Plum Orchard Drive in Silver Spring. This healthcare campus,
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positioned to serve both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, replaces Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park. White Oak Medical Center will offer the latest technology and treatments in a comfortable environment, with private patient rooms and open spaces designed to promote care and healing.
For the latest news on White Oak Medical Center or to learn about our Capital Campaign, visit AHCYou.com/W19WhiteOak.
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RAMPING UP CARE
Lourie Center Expands to Serve More Children and Families HE LOURIE CENTER for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness has provided early childhood mental health and educational services to the community for more than 35 years. Thanks to its strong developmental programs, the organization has seen increased demand for its therapeutic services for children with social and emotional disabilities and their families. However, the center’s ability to serve children in need had been defined by the limited space at its Rockville, Maryland, location. That capacity began to change in the fall of 2018 when The Lourie Center received a $500,000 donation from the Bainum Family Foundation to acquire 16,000 square feet of additional space at its current site. The Foundation focuses on improving the availability of educational and therapeutic resources for children and families. This will enable the center to create more classrooms, increasing the number of students who can enroll. The grant also helps expand the Parent-Child Clinical Services Program, which provides outpatient mental health services for families with young children. Jimmy Venza, PhD, executive director of The Lourie Center, recalls having to place some families on long waiting lists during the 15 years he has worked at the center.
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“We are thrilled to be able to grow our site and serve more children and families in the community,” Dr. Venza said.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PROGRAMS The expansion comes at just the right time, as The Lourie Center was selected by the Office of Head Start in September to provide Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start programs to more families in northern Prince George’s County. The center has operated EHS programs in Montgomery and parts of Prince George’s County for 20 years. Now, after being awarded a five-year, $14.9 million grant, The Lourie Center will be able to serve an additional 200 children and their families. Carmen Feliz, administrative coordinator for the center’s ParentChild Outpatient Clinic, and her son, Noah, were enrolled in the EHS program from 2010–2012. “The program helped me better support my son through parenting classes, socialization groups and connection to community resources,” Carmen said. She was so moved by The Lourie Center’s work that she volunteered there and then started her full-time position in 2013.
EXPANDING SERVICES • The Lourie Center School is an elementary school serving children ages 4–12 who have social and emotional disabilities. • T he Head Start program provides comprehensive child and family development services to low-income families with children from birth to age 5. • The Parent-Child Clinical Services Program offers outpatient mental health services to families with children from birth to age 12.
To help us provide these services to our community, please consider donating to the Lourie Center at AHCYou.com/ W19DonateLourie.
To learn more about the center’s programs, call 301-984-4444 or visit AHCYou.com/W19LourieCenter.
Carmen Feliz was so pleased with the help she and her son, Noah, received from The Lourie Center’s Early Head Start program that she became an employee.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
Kathy Schaaf, who has helped expectant mothers at Shady Grove Medical Center for 32 years, shows off the hospital’s award-winning Birth Center.
ATHY SCHAAF, the birth advisor at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, helps expectant moms and dads with everything from normal pre-baby jitters to complex medical or family concerns. The one piece of insight she shares with everyone: “During the labor and delivery process, if you expect the unexpected, you will not be disappointed.” Here are some answers Kathy has for the questions she hears most about delivering at Shady Grove Medical Center and life after the birth of your baby:
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Q: How can I prepare for my baby? KATHY: Shady Grove offers classes that cover topics from childbirth to breastfeeding to CPR training. Although the classes are not mandatory, I suggest taking one on childbirth and one on breastfeeding.
Q: What’s a birth plan? KATHY: A birth plan can be thought of as a way to communicate your childbirth preferences to your care team. Creating a birth plan does not guarantee that things will go exactly as you’ve dreamed. It’s important to remember that our dedicated staff will always do what it takes to help make sure you and your baby are healthy.
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Q: What should I pack for the hospital? KATHY: We recommend you have your bag packed at around 34 weeks. Include a pair of slippers or flip-flops, personal toiletries, pajamas, and a nursing bra. Also, make sure to have an outfit for you and your baby when it’s time to go home. Everything else, including sanitary pads, wipes, diapers and blankets, will be provided by your Shady Grove care team.
should I go to the hospital Q: if WIhen think I’m in labor? KATHY: If you’re a first-time mom, please call your doctor if you have contractions that are painful and last 45-60 seconds, every 5-7 minutes, for one hour. For your second baby, call your physician if you have contractions every 7-10 minutes for one hour. Your doctor will tell you when to go to the hospital. Always call your doctor first, even in the middle of the night.
Schedule a FREE, one-on-one consultation with Kathy Schaaf to discuss your birth plan or upcoming delivery by visiting AHCYou.com/W19Advisor.
YOUR HEALTH
Live Healthier WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES Managing your Type 2 diabetes can be challenging at times. Remember these tips to help you achieve your health goals:
KNOW YOUR DIABETES ‘ABCs’
EAT NUTRITIOUS FOODS
INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED
Get your A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked every three months.
Manage your portion sizes and choose healthy options.
Find an activity you enjoy and do it five times a week to help maintain a healthy weight.
Take all medications prescribed by your doctor.
ASSEMBLE A HEALTHCARE TEAM
ENCOURAGE GROUP PARTICIPATION
SEEK EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Include a primary care physician, endocrinologist, dietitian and eye doctor on your personal healthcare team.
Find a partner to help keep you on track with your health goals.
Reduce your stress level by joining a support group, talking to loved ones or consulting a therapist.
Need help managing your diabetes? Find a doctor near you at AHCYou.com/W19Doctor.
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MEET OUR GRATEFUL PATIENTS
A GRATEFUL PATIENT, A THANKFUL FAMILY
Larry and Fern Bensignor with their children, Eli and Michelle
OR Larry Bensignor, the moments he spends with family, laughs with friends, walks in the neighborhood and listens to his favorite music are blessings he never takes for granted. On June 5, 2016, Larry, a 62-year-old Potomac resident, was reading in his recliner when he started to feel “off.” At first, he thought it was indigestion, but it didn’t let up, and he broke out in a cold sweat. Larry alerted his wife, Fern, who called 911. When paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Larry was experiencing a heart attack. “It’s a strange feeling to hear sirens in your neighborhood,” Larry said, “and know they are for you.” Cardiologist Rajeev Patel, MD, was on call when Larry arrived at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. “Dr. Patel told me Larry may only have minutes to live,” Fern said. “I felt numb. I could barely process what I was hearing.” Dr. Patel cleared the blocked artery and inserted a stent. However, the blockage had triggered an abnormal heart rhythm, and the response team needed to use the defibrillator paddles – twice. Thanks to the hospital, Larry survived what is known as a “widow-maker” heart attack, which means he had 100 percent blockage in his main coronary artery. To express their gratitude, the Bensignors have made multiple gifts to the hospital, and Larry recently took his dedication even further by joining Shady Grove Medical Center Foundation’s board of trustees. “Dr. Patel and Shady Grove Medical Center saved my life,” said Larry, who served as executive vice president and general counsel of EagleBank before retiring last year. “I want other patients who need help to receive the best care possible.”
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