BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

from Corona The Guide - 2022 Edition

TRAVEL, TOURISM AND RECREATION

INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SPECIALTY CARE

Corona takes great pride in having outstanding healthcare options. These world-class medical facilities have the latest technological advancements in the field and provide a comprehensive range of health care services. Physicians and staff are committed to using the latest tools and techniques and keeping up to date on recent advancements in healthcare.

This diverse set of services is critical to Corona’s economic wellbeing, and it includes some of the city’s top employers. Among these is Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC), which operates a 259-bed community hospital network comprising a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 99-bed rehabilitation campus.

The hospital is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,200 trained healthcare workers, and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. Resources include emergency services, general acute care, home health and hospice services, a hyperbaric wound care center, and the only locked psychiatric unit in the service area.

CRMC is approved and licensed as a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) facility by the California Department of Health for specialized cardiac care, as well as a Chest Pain Center. CRMC was recently nationally recognized with an “A” rating for Patient Safety by the Leapfrog Group. ... Continued on page 58

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They also have Award-Winning Maternity Care with the recent recognitions: Best Maternity Hospital 2021 by Newsweek; named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield for the 6th year in a row; and listed on the California Hospital Compare Maternity Care Honor Row for the 3rd year in a row.

Combining cutting-edge technology with a focus on prevention, Kaiser Permanente Riverside County puts its members and their health at the heart of everything they do to help you get healthy, stay healthy, and thrive. Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center partner to serve Kaiser Permanente members of Riverside County with exceptional care, having earned safety accolades and most recently recognition in U.S. News and World Report for Maternity Care. Kaiser Permanente also operates a 66,317 square foot Medical Office Building in the City ... Continued on page 62

Your Partner in Health and Healing

Corona Regional Medical Center has come a long way since it was established in 1965 as Corona Community Hospital. In the years since, the hospital evolved into a comprehensive facility offering a wide variety of healthcare services to the community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992, becoming Corona Regional Medical Center. In 2004, Corona Regional became one of the hospitals owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Today, the hospital provides healthcare services on two campuses and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. As the population of Corona, Norco and Eastvale expanded, the community’s healthcare needs — and Corona Regional — grew as well.

Enhanced Specialty Services

Corona Regional is proud to provide nationally recognized services, as well as new programs for

Advanced Heart Attack Care with PCI

For heart-related emergencies, the hospital is approved and licensed as a PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) facility by the California Department of Public Health for specialized cardiac care. In addition, Corona Regional earned the American Heart Association®/American Stroke Association® 2020 Get With the Guidelines®: Stroke Gold Plus® Quality Achievement Award.

Medical Director

Sumit Khandhar, DO Interventional Cardiologist

Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Corona Regional earned this designation from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association®/ American Stroke Association® for prompt, quality stroke care when minutes matter.

Stroke Program Manager Christine McKinzie, BSN, RN

Baby-Friendly™ Hospital

Since 2005, Corona Regional has participated in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative from the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund, which recognizes hospitals that offer the prime level of care and technique for feeding and mother/child bonding. The hospital is also a Blue Distinction® Center Center for Maternity Care for the 6th year in a row, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and named a Best Maternity Hospital 2021 by Newsweek.

Chief of OB/GYN

Lawrence Koning, MD OB/GYN

Gastroenterology

Individuals with GERD can choose a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure with the BRAVO™ device, a small capsule-shaped device. Inserted through an endoscope, the device is attached to the wall of the esophagus. For the next 48 hours, as patients go about daily activities, BRAVO monitors and reports acid levels to the physician. This helps to determine the severity of the patient’s GERD symptoms.

Medical Director

M. Mazen Jamal, MD Gastroenterologist

Robot-assisted Surgery

With the advanced da Vinci® Xi® Surgical System, surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures with robotic technology. Smaller incisions may lead to less pain and blood loss, as well as shorter hospital stays and recoveries for patients.

Medical Director

Massimo Arcerito, MD General Surgeon

Spine Center

The Spine Institute offers comprehensive services to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions. Treatments are designed to help reduce pain and improve quality of life. The Spine Institute focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal degenerative disorders/ deformities, spinal stenosis and microdecompression.

Medical Directors

Dennis Cramer, DO Neurosurgeon

Babak Khamsi, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Weight-loss Surgery

Corona Regional recently debuted its bariatric program, designed for those for whom diet and exercise alone do not rid them of excess weight. Obesity can led to other chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and more.

Medical Director Stephen Dada, MD General Surgeon

Learn about all hospital services at coronaregional.com

About Corona Regional

It is a 259-bed community hospital network, comprising a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 99-bed rehabilitation campus. It serves approximately 588,000 individuals. Corona Regional houses a secure behavioral health unit; emergency services in a new and upgraded facility; general sub-acute care; and one of the region’s first hyperbaric oxygen therapy programs.

Meet Our CEO

Sam Itani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Corona Regional Medical Center joined the leadership team this past year. Prior to CRMC, Sam was with Adventist Health in Bakersfield for more than 23 years, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Operations. As part of Sam’s commitment to the healthcare of our communities, he moved his family from Bakersfield to Corona and is looking forward to becoming more involved in the communities we serve. Do you have a question for Sam? You can reach out at coronaregional.com/about/ask-the-ceo.

Sam Itani

CEO/Managing Director Corona Regional Medical Center

Corona Regional continually takes proactive steps to keep our patients and team members safe, while serving the needs of our community, including during the COVID-19 health crisis. The hospital is very grateful to the community for your support during the pandemic. From donations of personal protective equipment (PPE), food for our Healthcare Heroes to all of the well wishes you’ve sent — we are truly touched. Thank you for your generosity!

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“An important part of Kaiser Permanente’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve, and this can only be realized through working together with the dedicated leaders, nonprofits and other health care organizations in our communities. We are grateful to the [Corona] Chamber, and to our city and county leaders who recognize the importance of access to health care and local resources for healthy living,” Robert Blair, Chief Administrative Officer of the Riverside Area Southern California Permanente Medical Group shared.

One of the newest additions to South Corona’s Temescal Valley is Riverside Medical Clinic (RMC), which opened in fall 2019. This three-story health care facility has just about any specialist you might need and offers a full suite of services including internal medicine/ family practice, cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, optometry, pediatrics, and urgent care. 2022 will mark 87 years that RMC has been serving the community. With seven locations, you’re sure to find a Riverside Medical Clinic close to you.

Coming in early 2022, City of Hope Corona will be moving to their brand new 32,000 square foot, two-floor facility, which is almost five times larger ... Continued on page 67

Our Story:

Empowering Those In Need and Leaving a Legacy of Life Since 1998

In 1998, a group of compassionate people joined together for a common purpose - to make a lasting impact in the lives of women and families by offering no-cost, life-affirming medical and family support before, during, and after unplanned pregnancies. Three key acts brought this dream to fruition: the generous contribution of office space by an anonymous donor, a seed donation from Riverside Life Services, and a team of volunteers and counselors that put their passion and skills into action to serve others. On February 2, 1998, “Tender Loving Care” was officially launched, eventually evolving into Corona Life Services.

As the years go by, our center and list of critical services have only grown to meet the growing demand in our local community for our services. In 2005, Corona Life Services was registered in California as a community health clinic, and began serving pregnant women through limited obstetric ultrasounds, which confirm pregnancies and detect early pregnancy risks. Donations from like-minded supporters allow us to now offer clients the latest in ultrasound technology via the Mindray EC7, which can detect a fetal heartbeat much earlier. Each year, our parenting education, mentoring, and support services continue to strengthen women and families and prepare them for the future. In 2020, we listened to the growing needs of our community, deciding it was time to move into a larger facility to care for more clients and expand our services. Although much has changed since Corona Life Services began serving women and families, we have remained steadfast in our original vision. We are still committed to caring for the most vulnerable and acting as a critical resource for pregnant women and families in their time of need. Over time, however, our role in the community has evolved to include a leading, innovative community health program with a youth education component. The program equips at-risk adolescents with the necessary communication and relationship skills to practice responsible decision-making.

These expansions have allowed us to serve as a refuge to diverse groups of people, from low-income individuals to women of color and youth and adults facing adversity such as domestic violence, housing insecurity, etc. By earning the trust of various communities and through continuous quality improvement, our center improves the lives of people facing overwhelming circumstances. Our staff not only works to meet their needs in an immediate crisis, but we also continue to provide for our client’s long-term needs. Corona Life Services went from providing support and abortion alternatives to 60 women and families in 2013 to over 1,400 in 2021. As our center continues to adapt to our client’s needs, we will only continue to expand, providing no-cost community health services and the holistic care they would not receive elsewhere.

“The highly-trained nursing staff at our clinic want to make sure clients know where they can go for help,” said Nancy Fransen, Nurse Manager at Corona Life Services.

Two members of Corona Life Services’s nursing staff introduce a pregnant woman to her baby via an ultrasound.

“We’re the first step for clients seeking STI testing, pregnancy services, and health education. We care for the whole person. Our clients know that - in their words - we are a ‘safe, non-judgmental, and loving’ environment. We walk with them, no matter their situation. We earn their trust, and this trust goes a long way. Sometimes this trust and their ability to make an informed decision becomes a turning point in their lives.”

No matter a client’s need, Corona Life Services is there to provide compassionate, life-changing care that fills women and families with hope for their future. WHY OUR SERVICES ARE NEEDED

Patient feedback and an upward trend in the number of clients visiting our clinic each year illustrate the need for life-affirming, nocost reproductive health care and education, particularly for lowincome women.

For the past 24 years, Corona Life Services has worked tirelessly to address the needs of anyone who comes through our door, much to our clients’ satisfaction. Our whole-person approach combines physical, psycho-social, and spiritual support to equip clients with the information, accompaniment, and confidence necessary to make clear decisions about their pregnancy and reproductive health.

“I remember sitting there, and they started doing [the ultrasound], and then I heard the heartbeat. I started crying. It was just crazy, and then from that second, I knew this was my baby, and I’m going to keep him,” said Paige, 14 years old, former Corona Life Services client (See Paige and baby Rome in above photo.).

Our staff empowers both men and women through our parenting, career-building and mentorship programs, helping to foster strong relationships among new parents that will ultimately benefit future generations.

This unique mentorship approach to our clients is also present in our sexual risk avoidance education programming. In 2018, the number of bacterial STDs in California increased substantially. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that California had the largest number of reported chlamydia, gonorrhea, and adult syphilis cases. When it came to congenital syphilis, California ranked second compared to all 50 states.

These numbers weigh on our hearts as we strive to increase our outreach efforts and connect with those in need. Through our youth education program, we equip teenagers with preventative strategies necessary to avoid STI/

From Homeless and Alone to Enriched and Secure Mother of a Young Son

“Thank you, Corona Life Services, for making a difference in my life. For giving me the support that I was looking for. For not making me feel alone - like I have someone who cared for me, that I could depend on.” - Esther, a former client.

A male and female client browse the center’s Baby Boutique, where individuals can use points they earned through parenting education classes to purchase supplies for their children.

STDs, unplanned pregnancies, and risky decisions that threaten their well-being and future success.

Corona Life Services understands that investing in preventative education is truly worth “a pound of cure”. By teaching our clients how to avoid risk and empowering them with support and medically accurate information, we help inspire longterm, positive change that enables our clients to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

MEETING THE NEED THROUGH TARGETED GENEROSITY

Corona Life Services cannot work alone to meet the needs of clients looking for pregnancy or low-cost health care services. Our center’s ability to continue offering this unique type of holistic care depends on ongoing support from individuals, community organizations, churches, and corporations dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of families. Whether it be volunteering at our center, donating supplies, or making a financial contribution, caring for the health and wellbeing of those in need requires involvement from those concerned enough to take action.

“Investing your money and time in Corona Life Services is investing in the future of our community. For more than 20 years, Corona Life Services has been a beacon of hope for young women in crisis. It has given them invaluable material and spiritual support as they navigate the perilous journey from unplanned pregnancy to fulfilling parenthood,” City Council Member (and current Mayor, District 5, City of Corona) Wes Speake said in 2020 about our center.

The collective investment of countless community leaders, churches, individuals, and corporations has made it possible for Corona Life Services to be the oasis of care that it is today. Recently, renovation efforts from Crossroads Christian Church enabled us to expand the scope of our ultrasound services, but addressing the unmet needs of such a diverse group of clients is an ongoing battle.

Partners such as these have demonstrated their commitment to uplifting those in need by supporting our center’s growth and ability to reach more individuals seeking what we have to offer. Corporations and community partners, leverage their capacities to invest in meaningful social action by directing their resources toward a higher purpose.

Corona Life Services is enriched and sustained by the diverse partners that have supported it from its humble beginning in 1998, enabling us to leave a legacy of life and hope in our community for future generations. We encourage everyone not to sit idly by as women and families face life-altering decisions about their lives. We call our community to turn heartbreak into productive action, helping families grow by planting seeds of hope that will transform lives and benefit future generations.

Ultrasound as a Tool for Change

Thanks to the Knights of Columbus, a group dedicated to expressing faith through charitable works, our center has a new ultrasound machine. The ability to offer high-resolution ultrasound technology is crucial to our operations. In addition to providing expectant mothers with a glimpse of their babies, it helps us safeguard women’s health by providing information about critical aspects of their pregnancy.

“The Knights of Columbus are honored to support Corona Life Services with the donation of a new Ultrasound Machine that will aid Melisa Lindros and her dedicated staff and volunteers to provide free Ultrasounds as they work to empower women in their moment of crisis, ensuring they don’t have to cope with a lifetime of pain and regret,” said David Cortens, chairman of the group’s California Ultrasound Program.

A photo shows the exterior of the Corona Life Services building in Corona, Riverside County, California.

(951) 272-3670 623 N. Main St. Ste. D11 Corona CA 92878 coronalife.org

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