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SPRING 2011
A guide to healthy living and quality care providencehealthonline.org
Turn Back the Clock Providence provides the care baby boomers need
Get Well Soon!
Providence’s rehab services help you return to the things you love
Giving Care
Choosing the right skilled nursing facility
Aches & Pains
The palliative care team’s holistic approach to pain management
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Mission Hills
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank
Providence Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana
Thoughts from Your Chief Executives
Health Care for Baby Boomers
In this issue Speedy 6 ARecovery
Trauma, stroke and joint replacement patients find renewal in Providence’s rehabilitation services.
The three of us are baby boomers, born during the post-World War II population spike that ran roughly from 1946 to 1964. The older among the boomer generation are hitting retirement age this year, and the younger are creeping into middle age. We’re a much healthier group than our parents thanks in large part to preventive health care, but also to the advances in medical science in the past few decades. We’re also called the sandwich generation, working and active but caring for elderly parents while still looking out for our own children who are suddenly young adults! In this issue of Providence Health, we provide you with the information you need to make the choices facing boomers everywhere. At some point, most of us will face the tough question of how to care for an elderly parent. Turn to page 12 to read about our five-star Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center, a 52-bed skilled nursing facility in North Hollywood. We also explore advances in cancer care, heart health and orthopedic medicine, including joint replacement. Plus, you can learn more about our cutting-edge cancer clinical trials program. The research is headquartered at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, but the latest trials are also open to patients at Providence Holy Cross and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers. Because of science like this, our new technology and a generous community whose donations have built our cancer programs, there are more and more survivors among us. The older we get, the more we all understand the importance of good health. That’s why Providence offers a free program called Beyond 50 (learn more on page 5) that provides fitness and health education programs—and camaraderie. Our wish for you is that you enjoy your good health, make sure you get regular checkups and take care of the small things while they’re still small.
ust for Baby 8 JBoomers
Providence experts answer your questions about how to live your best life now—and into the future.
IN EVERY ISSUE 3 Community Connections
Dale Surowitz Chief Executive Providence Tarzana
Barry Wolfman Chief Executive Providence Saint Joseph
Larry Bowe Chief Executive Providence Holy Cross
12 Senior Health 13 Foundation Focus 14 Calendar of Maternity Programs 17 Calendar of Classes, Events and Lectures
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Rapid Radiotherapy, Dialed In Providence Holy Cross offers advanced radiation treatment for cancer patients
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Patients at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center can now benefit from radiation therapy that’s not only faster, but more accurate and more comfortable. RapidArc™ radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer is two to eight times faster than conventional radiotherapy—taking two or three minutes compared to 30 minutes per session. “The machine goes around the patient in an arc and gives a constant beam of radiation, instead of a beam you manually move, start and restart a number of times,” says Phillip Beron, M.D., medical director of radiation oncology. RapidArc delivers a precise beam of radiation that better targets cancer, helping to spare healthy surrounding tissue. Dr. Beron says RapidArc’s speed and accuracy make it appropriate for many types of cancer, including prostate and head/neck cancer.
Considered state of the art in the delivery of radiation therapy, RapidArc is not available at other area hospitals. Dr. Beron considers it a “major asset” to Providence Holy Cross, which can now offer complex treatments to more patients. Plus, it makes treatment easier on patients. “It’s hard for people to hold still for long periods of time,” Dr. Beron says. “By delivering doses more quickly, we can simultaneously improve the quality of care and make patients more comfortable.” Request a Free Brochure Providence Holy Cross Cancer Center and the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center provide some of the latest breakthroughs in treating cancer. Request your brochure by calling 1-888-HEALING. spring 2011 Providence Health | 3
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Step Up to Fight Cancer
Mark your calendar, and step forward on May 7 to help fight women’s cancers at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women. The event raises money for the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center and its battle against cancer. Last year, the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation earned a $250,000 grant for integrative medicine programs by assembling a team of more than 250 walkers. Lace up your sneakers, and help them raise more funds this year. To register, call 818-847-4673 or visit providencehealthonline.org.
On the Web New online tools at providencehealthonline.org Use our health assessment tools. Get insight into your health risks by using our online assessment tools. They’re easy to use and provide a quick snapshot of your likelihood to develop common conditions, your body mass index (BMI) and how your body responds to stress. Go online and calculate yours today. Preregister for your hospital visit. Save time with secure online preregistration. At least 72 hours before your hospital visit, go online to register for your hospital stay or procedure. Register and pay for classes. Visit our website for a complete listing of classes and support groups to improve your health. Make a gift. Support Providence and make a lasting difference in the lives of others. At Providence Health & Services, you can always designate where your gift will go. Go online to learn about ways to support the foundation in your community.
Providence High School Names New Head of School After a thorough process, the Providence High School community is pleased to announce that beginning this July, Joe Sciuto will take the reins as the new head of school. Since 2000, Sciuto has worked at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks where he is currently the principal of the upper school and has been for the past seven years. Prior to his tenure at Buckley, Sciuto was a dean and coach at Campbell Hall in North Hollywood where he also taught literature. Sciuto, an advocate of Catholic education, recently spent a few days at PHS and was impressed by the dedicated faculty and staff. In particular, he was amazed with the students who welcomed him with open arms each day. A product of Catholic education himself, Sciuto attended Our Lady of Lourdes School in Northridge and Bishop Alemany High School before receiving his bachelor’s degree in English from California State University, Northridge and his master’s degree in American Studies from Pepperdine University.
Get Ahead! For more information about Providence High School, including the curriculum for summer school, please call 818-846-8141 or visit providencehigh.org.
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A holistic approach to pain management A professional and personal philosophy of caregivers is to provide comfort and reduce pain and suffering. That’s also the goal of palliative care at Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers. At Providence, caregiving helps the whole person while addressing quality of life issues, pain and other symptoms. “We get to know the patient as a person: Where are they coming from and what gives their life meaning and quality? How is this illness impacting those things for them and how can we help?” says Marwa Kilani, M.D., the new medical director of palliative care. “Often, their goal is to get their symptoms— their pain—controlled so they can return to the lives they used to lead.”
Providence’s inpatient palliative care program addresses quality of life issues throughout treatment. “We look at the concept of total pain: physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual,” says Leah Phillips, R.N., BSN, palliative care nurse. “Our team approach provides many different perspectives so we can perform a more thorough pain assessment.” Each patient’s pain management plan includes a customized medication regimen, alternative therapies such as relaxation or meditation, and support services to relieve nonphysical (such as emotional and psychosocial) pain. This holistic approach extends to providing support for family members, who also suffer when a loved one is in pain.
Ask Your Questions “Our Southern California region is really at the forefront of palliative care for the entire Providence system,” Dr. Kilani says. “It’s a great environment to work in.”
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Membership Benefits To learn more or to become a member of Providence’s Beyond 50 program, call 818-847-4535.
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Looking for ways to stay fit as a fiddle as you age? Providence’s Beyond 50 program has what you’re looking for. Anyone age 50 and older qualifies for this FREE membership program offered by Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers. “This is Providence’s effort to help people in their quest to maintain a healthy attitude and lifestyle,” says Linda Gaul, manager of Senior Health Care for the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley areas. Program benefits include: • Health and wellness seminars. • Screenings and assessments. • Fitness programs including Zumba, mall walking, yoga and much more. • Support groups for people with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. • Referrals to physicians and other community resources. • Parking and cafeteria discounts. spring 2011 Providence Health | 5
A Return to Independence
Providence’s rehabilitation services help patients regain strength and skills after an accident, stroke or joint replacement
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cott White faced many challenges after a serious car accident in 2009: a long hospitalization, back surgery and, worst of all, an infection that left him permanently paralyzed from the bellybutton down. But this loyal husband and father of three from Simi Valley wasn’t going to be defeated. “I wanted to set an example that no matter what adversity is thrown at you, you have to pull your bootstraps up and move along,” White says. It soon became obvious that he wasn’t getting the kind of rehabilitation he needed, so he transferred to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. White was impressed with the level of personal attention and expertise from day one. “They surrounded me with support, and nothing was forced on me with the exception of ‘You’re here to get better. Physical therapy is a must,’ ” he says.
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White participated in physical and occupational therapy for about three hours a day. He also requested additional time in the gym and asked for exercise equipment in his room so he could keep working on his own. It wasn’t long before White’s hard work paid off, and he had acquired the skills he needed to return home. “You can’t go home without learning how to safely transfer into a car from your wheelchair,” he explains. “I also learned to get dressed, maneuver my wheelchair and build the core strength needed to sit up straight after my spinal cord injury.” White, who is now 43, has returned to his job as an information technology manager, and shows his gratitude to the Providence Saint Joseph team by volunteering in the acute rehab department on weekends. “They taught me what I needed so I can be as independent as possible,” says White. “I’m able to play catch with my son,
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and I’m glad he can see that even though I’m in a wheelchair, there are a lot of things I can do.”
Getting People Back to Their Lives Accomplishing as much as possible during inpatient rehabilitation care is a goal shared by the entire Providence family: Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers. Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers both provide intensive acute rehabilitation programs. Patients must be able to participate in at least three hours of therapy each day. This might include physical, occupational and/or speech therapy, depending on each patient’s needs. “We want patients to be discharged to their homes,” says Terri Gately, CRRN, a nurse clinician at Providence Holy Cross. “Acute rehab focuses a lot on living with a disability and being able to adapt to that.”
speech,” says Fernandez, a 49-year-old resident of Tarzana. “They are also helping me strengthen my foot, which was weak, and my crooked hand.” In addition to the acute rehabilitation programs, Providence also offers an outpatient rehabilitation program at Providence Tarzana, Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph. The outpatient rehabilitation clinics serve a spectrum of needs, including adult and pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy. “Just because you’re discharged from the hospital doesn’t mean you’re back to normal,” says Tad Norton, MPT, MBA, director of rehabilitation services at Providence Tarzana Medical Center. “We offer continuity of care and partner with patients’ physicians, who are often the same ones who worked with them in the hospital.” He emphasizes the benefits of outpatient rehab. “It’s uplifting for people to be home with their families and then come into a motivational environment like ours, where they’re surrounded by people who have the same goals they do,” Norton says.
"We want patients to be discharged to their homes," says Terri Gately, CRRN, a nurse clinician at Providence Holy Cross. A Continuum of Stroke Care In addition to people with traumatic physical or brain injuries, all three Providence Medical Centers (Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana) work with numerous patients recovering after a stroke. In fact, all three facilities are advanced primary stroke centers. “For some patients, it’s about learning how to walk,” says Kate Connolly, director of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Providence Holy Cross. “For others, it’s learning how to eat or how to have social interaction again.” Stroke rehabilitation begins on the acute care floors, even before moving to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. An important aspect of stroke rehabilitation services at Providence Holy Cross is the weekly stroke round. “We have all the different therapy disciplines represented, as well as case management, the bedside nurse, our medical director and myself,” says Sherri H. Friedrich, R.N., MSN, FNP-BC, stroke coordinator. “Each specialty provides an evaluation and discusses the patient’s needs before and after discharge.” Patients are transferred to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at either Providence Holy Cross or Providence Saint Joseph if they require an intensive rehabilitation program. Providence Tarzana offers stroke rehabilitation, too, in a facility a couple of miles from its main campus, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, to provide a continuum of care. Since suffering a stroke last year, Carlos Fernandez has been working with rehabilitation specialists there. He began as an inpatient at Providence Tarzana Outpatient Therapy Center and then moved to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Providence Saint Joseph. He now goes for outpatient therapy at Providence Tarzana four to five times a week. “My speech was affected, so I had to start with basic things like, ‘This is a mouse, and this is a cat,’ but now I have control over my
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They say 50 is the new 40. Well, baby boomers, armed with these tips from Providence pros, you can age gracefully
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hange is inevitable, and if you’re part of the baby boomer generation, you’ve seen plenty of it. (Hello, Internet!) Your body isn’t immune to change, either. Maybe your skin has lost some of its elasticity, or you find it tougher to lose weight. You might not be as flexible as you once were or it may take longer to bounce back after an injury or illness. Or perhaps you find it just a little harder to remember names or where you left the car keys. All of these changes can happen as people age. What’s more, getting older is a risk factor for many health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. But even as your body ages and changes, there’s plenty you can do to stay healthy and maintain your youthful vigor. As a baby boomer, you’re in the prime of your life, and there’s still plenty of time to ward off or slow down some of the effects of aging. “Decades ago, turning 50 was a big deal, but because of modern medicine and healthy, active lifestyles, 60 is the new 50,” says Robert N.
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Titcher, M.D., a primary care internist at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Want more good news? Read on for ways to slow down the sands of time.
Make Smart Lifestyle Choices Experts agree that a lifetime of good habits and regular preventive care are important to staying healthy as you age. Proper treatment for any medical issue is also essential to optimum health, so it’s good to know that quality care is available at Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers. When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Titcher emphasizes the importance of controlling your weight, which means eating well and engaging in regular physical activity. He recommends eating at least one salad a day to make sure you’re getting plenty of vegetables, limiting the amount of bread, potatoes and pasta you consume, and keeping calories from fat to about 25 percent of your daily intake. You can enjoy a treat every once in a while, but not every day. As for exercise, aim for 30 minutes of moderate activity most days. In addition to exercise, don’t discount the value of daily tasks like cleaning the house or working in the yard. There’s no question your body needs exercise, but so does your brain. To keep your mind sharp, Dr. Titcher recommends activities that make you think, such as crossword puzzles,
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quizzes or even reading. For a list of appropriate “The brain is like any screenings, speak to your doctor, or visit other organ—it needs to providencehealthonline.org. be exercised to function,” Dr. Titcher says. “People who do more than just watch TV tend to have better memory, and they’re sharper at remembering things.” From head to toe, regular preventive care is another essential element of aging gracefully. Ask your doctor how often to come in for a checkup and when to get preventive screenings (see sidebar).
Keep Your Joints Healthy As people age, they’re more likely to develop osteoarthritis or other joint-related problems. The hips and knees, for example, can become problematic because of genetics, past injuries or wear and tear. According to Shahan Yacoubian, M.D., a fellowshiptrained orthopedic surgeon at Providence Saint Joseph, overdoing high-impact exercise and being overweight can both lead to hip or knee problems. He emphasizes the importance of staying active; however, be sure to choose your activities wisely. “Our joints are healthiest spring 2011 Providence Health | 9
The Screening Scene
when they’re moving,” explains Dr. Yacoubian. “But it’s in your best interest to choose low-impact exercise such as walking, cycling, elliptical machines or swimming.” If you start experiencing knee or hip pain, conservative treatments are always the first approach. Options include activity modification, anti-inflammatory medication, or injections of steroids or lubricants. Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, can be used to correct many orthopedic issues and may be an option for people who don’t have arthritis. When arthritis is the culprit and conservative approaches fail, then it’s time to consider more serious surgical intervention. “Hip and knee replacements are far less invasive today than they used to be,” says Dr. Yacoubian. “We’re using smaller incisions, and we’re more mindful of sparing muscles and soft tissue during the surgery.” There are many kinds of hip and knee replacement techniques that can repair only part of the joint, replace the total joint or take the place of older joint replacements that have worn out. Dr. Yacoubian emphasizes the importance of working with a surgeon who performs a high volume of joint replacements and, ideally, specializes in the type of joint you’re having replaced. Working with an experienced specialist is equally important if you’re having shoulder problems. According to Michael Hollander, M.D., a boardcertified orthopedic surgeon at Providence Tarzana, the lion’s share of shoulder issues are related to the rotator cuff. And in people over age 40, they’re
Screening and self-exams are the first defense in stopping a disease in its tracks. From identifying poor bone health early to detecting potential heart problems, here’s a rundown of tests you should have on your radar.
1. Breast Cancer The Test: Mammogram Age to Begin: 40 for women not at high risk; those at risk due to family history should start in their 30s Frequency: Annually after age 40
2. Pap Test The Test: Pap smear Age to Begin: 21, for women not at high risk Frequency: Every three years for women 30 and up who have had three normal tests in a row
3. Diabetes The Test: Fasting blood glucose Age to Begin: 40 for those not at risk;
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those who are at risk or who have a family history should begin in their 20s Frequency: Every two to three years for those not at risk
Frequency: One- to two-year intervals for those at high risk for the disease, or every three years for those with normal test results and not at risk
4. Heart Disease
6. Prostate Cancer
The Tests: Cholesterol level, blood pressure and blood sugar Age to Begin: 20 for cholesterol and blood pressure; 45 for blood sugar levels Frequency: Blood pressure every two years if normal; lipid profile (cholesterol) every five years; and blood glucose every three years
The Tests: PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test and digital rectal exam Age to Begin: 50; 45 if you're AfricanAmerican or have a family history of the disease Frequency: Annually
5. Osteoporosis The Test: Bone density test Age to Begin: 65
7. Colon Cancer The Test: Colonoscopy Age to Begin: 50; 40 if you have a family history of it or are AfricanAmerican Frequency: Every 10 years
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As a baby boomer, you're in the prime of your life, and there's still plenty of time to ward off or slow down the effects of aging. typically caused by repetitive or improper use, often aggravated over a period of years. “Maybe it’s someone who has spent years working at a computer six hours a day or someone who decided to get in shape and didn’t learn the proper techniques for weight lifting or pull-ups, which can lead to shoulder injury if done incorrectly,” he explains. “Especially as people get older, their bodies are less resilient, so there’s a lower tolerance for overuse or improper use.” Often the first step is modifying your posture or correcting bad habits in daily activities or athletics. Anti-inflammatory medications or cortisone injections can often help, but without correcting the improper use, the problem will return. Although there are surgical options—including shoulder replacement and arthroscopic repairs—that’s typically the last step. “The majority of shoulder treatment is done in rehabilitation; it’s done in therapy instead of the operating room,” says Dr. Hollander. “But when surgery is needed, we identify the main problem and then find the best surgical solution that’s suited to the individual.”
Be Good to Your Heart Aging is a risk factor for heart disease including arrhythmia, which is an irregular heart rhythm. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation (AF), which can be present even if you don’t have heart disease, says Dave T. Kim, M.D., an electrophysiologist at Providence Tarzana. AF occurs when the heart’s two small upper chambers quiver instead of beating as they should, which leads to improper blood pumping and can cause a stroke or a heart attack. Symptoms of arrhythmia, including AF, can be the feeling that your heart is fluttering or skipping a beat, shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue. Treatment options for arrhythmias include blood-thinning medications and a minimally invasive procedure known as catheter ablation. The procedure uses radiofrequency energy to destroy tissue that’s causing irregular rhythms, while leaving healthy tissue intact. Implantable pacemakers and defibrillators are another option for treating arrhythmias. Some risk factors for arrhythmias include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, congestive heart failure and obesity. Managing those risk factors can help reduce your chance of developing an arrhythmia. “You can prevent atrial fibrillation to some degree by leading a heart-healthy life, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping blood pressure at healthy levels,” says Dr. Kim. High blood pressure is another health condition that is more common in baby boomers—and managing it is important to prevent both heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure can also lead to kidney failure and peripheral vascular disease. Medication can help, but lifestyle changes can do even more. “The things that keep blood pressure down over the long haul are eating a low-salt diet, exercising, drinking alcohol only in moderation and not smoking cigarettes,” says Dr. Titcher. “People who are physically fit tend to have lower blood pressure.” providencehealthonline.org
Seek Treatment for Troublesome Issues Urinary incontinence isn’t something people like talking about, and although women are far more likely to experience incontinence, it can be a fact of life for both men and women as they age. Fortunately, there are many treatment options, including exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and bladder retraining. If these solutions don’t resolve the problem, minimally invasive treatments are available. “The treatments depend on what’s causing the incontinence,” says Jennifer Mehdizadeh, M.D., a urologist at Providence Tarzana. “We perform comprehensive testing to figure out what’s going on and better direct each person's therapy.” Depending on the type of incontinence a patient is experiencing, treatments include the injection of a bulking material around the urethra to thicken the wall and help keep the urethra closed. Another treatment called a suburethral sling is a mesh hammock placed under the urethra near the bladder neck to add support and help close the sphincter muscles. Dr. Mehdizadeh also performs neuromodulation—a type of nerve stimulation—that can help get bladder urgency under control. “Neuromodulation treatments have improved the lives of many patients who thought they had no other options,” says Dr. Mehdizadeh. “There’s no reason for people to endure incontinence as a way of life.”
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Senior Health
Caring for Mom and Dad
Choosing a skilled nursing facility is a difficult decision, but Providence can help
care they need, residents receive custodial support, which includes help with the activities of daily living such as bathing and eating. Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center also offers social services that provide support and resources for residents and their families. This is especially valuable when a patient transitions back home but still needs assistance. All of these services are provided in a welcoming environment with amenities such as adjustable flat-screen TVs for every bed and a private outdoor patio. The center also offers activities to keep residents engaged and entertained. “A lot of what sets us apart are the intangibles, such as our low staff turnover,” Silverstein says. “We know our patients and their families, and people like coming to a place where everyone gets to know each other.”
How to Choose a Care Center Your parents took care of you when you were growing up, and now that they’re growing older you may find yourself facing some tough choices about how to take care of them. One of those difficult decisions might be the need to place them in a care facility. You want one that gives them the best medical attention and personalized, loving care. Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center, a 52-bed skilled nursing facility, does just that, offering hands-on care for a variety of needs. “We’re a small, home-like center that functions as both a shortterm and long-term facility, and also as a rehabilitation facility,” says Neil Silverstein, administrator of the center. “In most cases, our goal is to return people to their prior level of function and living arrangements.”
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If you’re evaluating skilled nursing or long-term care facilities, take the time to visit a few and speak to the people who are staying there, as well as to their families. “Use your senses to see, smell and hear how things really are,” says Neil Silverstein, administrator at Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center. “Drop by unannounced, and if you like what you see, you can make an appointment to speak with someone about the details.” Also check independent ratings and customer satisfaction scores. Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center has earned a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and consistently receives excellent marks for customer satisfaction.
Visit Us To schedule a tour of Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center, call 1-888-HEALING or go to providencehealthonline.org.
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Foundation Focus
Bringing Research to the Region
Learn how you can become involved in supporting clinical studies that benefit area cancer patients and their families
Rally Around Research To help the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center fund future research programs that help the local community, call 818-847-HOPE (4673) or visit providencehealthonline.org, and click Providence Saint Joseph Foundation under the “Giving” tab.
Contributions from the community helped build the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. And similar funding is critical to the center’s ability to provide programs that serve the community. One example is the research program at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, which continues expanding its expertise—and its reach. The program has assembled a top research team. This helps the program fulfill its commitment to provide advanced medical care to all of the Providence hospitals in the Valley, says Peter J. Rosen, M.D., medical director of clinical research. “We’re now able to export our clinical trials outside of the center here and bring them to Providence Tarzana and Providence Holy Cross Medical Centers and Providence Holy Cross Cancer Center in Santa Clarita,” he explains. “We’re truly a research network, providing the infrastructure for clinical trials performed by oncologists and hematologists who work at or admit their patients to those institutions.”
Treatment Close to Home Dr. Rosen emphasizes the value of conducting clinical trials at Providence. “Our network provides state-of-the-art care in a way
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that allows patients to remain within their community,” he says, “working with the same doctors who are already treating them.” A number of research projects are under way, but one of the most significant is the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program. According to Dr. Rosen, the AYA program addresses the many unmet needs of cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18 and 39. The AYA program includes both care and research to treat and better understand the health issues facing this population. This is one of the first programs of its kind, Dr. Rosen says.
One of a Few The entire research program at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center is among the first to be supported by a single hospital system and is the first such program in the area. The program continues to add more research projects, including one focused on pancreatic cancer that’s being conducted in conjunction with an international consortium of hospitals and cancer centers. “The preliminary results have been rather outstanding,” Dr. Rosen says. “But additional funding is needed to cover the costs of running these kinds of clinical trials.” spring 2011 Providence Health | 13
Calendar of Maternity Programs
Childbirth and Parent Education at Providence Medical Along with the excitement of finding out you’re pregnant comes a million questions. The maternity and women’s programs at Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers offer you answers with a full schedule of classes that help prepare you for pregnancy, birth and parenting.
1. Prepare for bABY MATERNITY TOUR We’ll open our maternity unit to you for a free walking tour. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: April 12, 26; May 10; June 14; 7–8:30 p.m. Location: 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: April 6, 20, 27; May 4, 18, 25; June 1, 15, 29; 7–8:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of each month; 7–9 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 BIG KIDS And BABIES SIBLING MATERNITY TOUR This class, for children ages 2½ to 12 years old (3 to 10 at Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Holy Cross), prepares siblings to visit the new baby and teaches safe ways to play with the new sibling. 14 | Providence Health
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Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: May 10; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: April 20, May 18, June 15; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of each month; 3:30–5 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION LAMAZE CLASSES Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Wednesdays: May 4–June 1; June 29–July 27; 7:30–9:30 p.m. Saturdays: June 4–25; 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Tuesdays: May 3–31; June 14– July 12; 7–9:30 p.m. Wednesdays: May 4–June 1; June 15–July 13; 7–9:30 p.m. Thursdays: May 12–June 9; June 30–July 28; 7–9:30 p.m. Saturdays: July 9–23; 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143
Providence Tarzana Medical Center Mondays: May 2–May 23; June 6–June 27; 6:30–9 p.m. Tuesdays: May 17–June 7; June 14–July 5; 6:30–9 p.m. Wednesdays: April 13–May 4; May 11–June 1; June 15–July 6; 6:30–9 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $125 per couple; plus, choose one date from the “Anesthesia and Cesarean Section” class. Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 CHILDBIRTH INTENSIVE LAMAZE PREPARATION This one-day class covers the topics presented in our regular childbirth series in a fast-paced format. Participants should bring their lunch. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Sundays: April 10, May 22, June 5; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Santa Clarita Location, Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall Community Room, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia Saturdays: April 16, May 14; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: May 15, June 11; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143
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Centers SPANISH CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION LAMAZE CLASSES Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Saturdays: June 4–25; 1:30–4:30 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Mondays: May 2–23; 1–4 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER COURSE Participants choose one date from the “Anesthesia and Cesarean Section” class as well. Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: July 9–23; 1–3:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $95 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Tarzana Medical Center Mondays: April 4, 11; May 9, 16; June 13, 20; 6:30–9 p.m. Tuesdays: April 12, 26; May 24, 31; June 21, 28; 6:30–9 p.m. Wednesdays: April 20, 27; May 18, 25; June 22, 29; 6:30–9 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $75 per couple ANESTHESIA And CESAREAN SECTION Providence Tarzana Medical Center A one-day class about cesarean section, the recovery process
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and the types of anesthesia used. Meets: First and third Thursdays of the month; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 BREASTFEEDING Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: April 5, May 24, June 21; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $35 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: April 14, May 9, June 8; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $35 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: April 12, 25; May 9, 31; June 13, 28; 6:30–9:30 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 THE AMAZING NEWBORN Providence Tarzana Medical Center Learn about normal infant growth and development from a pediatrician and a developmental therapist. Meets: May 11; 7–9 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple Reservations: 1-888-432-5464
PREPARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN, THREE-PART SERIES Teaches proper bathing, diapering and feeding techniques and more. Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: May 5, 12, 19; June 9, 16, 23; 7–9:30 p.m. One-day intensive class: May 22; June 12; July 10; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $60 per couple Reservations: 818-847-4143
2. After Baby is Born BABY CARE Providence Tarzana Medical Center Learn about what to expect with a newborn; feeding; coping with a crying baby; when to call the doctor and more. Meets: April 6, 20; May 4, 18; June 1, 15; 6:30–9:30 p.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple; prepayment required Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 TRANSITION TO PARENTHOOD Providence Tarzana Medical Center What to expect with your new baby the first year. Meets: May 23; 6:30–9 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, spring 2011 Providence Health | 15
18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 Infant and Child Safety and CPR Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: May 16; 6:30–10 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $45 per person Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 Infant Safety and CPR Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: April 11; June 27; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $45 per person Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: April 4, 28; May 11, 23; June 7, 22; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $45 per person Reservations: 818-847-4143 Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: April 4, 26; May 2, 25; June 6, 22; 6:30–9:30 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $40 per person Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 Spanish Infant Safety and CPR Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: May 16; 7–9:30 p.m. Location: Porter Ranch Location, Providence Holy Cross Health Center, 19950 Rinaldi St. Suite 110A, Porter Ranch Fee: $45 per person Reservations: 818-847-4143
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Baby Signs Basics Providence Tarzana Medical Center Learn simple hand gestures to show your infants. Includes a class for expectant parents, as well as a continuing program for children up to 24 months of age. Meets: April 11; June 27; 6:30–8:30 p.m. Location: North Conference Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $25 per couple Reservations: 1-888-432-5464 Safe Sitter Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center This one-and-a-half-day program teaches young adolescents (11–14) how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children. Meets: June 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and June 25, 9 a.m.–noon Location: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $75 per person (includes student manual, continental breakfast and snacks) Reservations: 818-847-4143
3. Support Groups Breastfeeding Support Group Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Meets: Mondays; 1–3 p.m. Location: 19950 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch Meets: Fridays; 10 a.m.–noon Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall Community Room, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia Fee: $10 per class
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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Meets: Wednesdays; 10 a.m.–noon Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, BabyWise Classroom, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $10 per class Providence Tarzana Medical Center Meets: Every Friday morning; 10–11 a.m. Location: Women’s Pavilion, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: FREE Reservations: 818-609-2280 MommyWise Support Groups Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Tuesdays: 9:15–11:15 a.m. (birth to 6 months); 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (birth to 1 year) Wednesdays: 5:30–6:30 p.m. (birth to 1 year) Location: BabyWise Classroom, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank perinatal loss support group Providence Tarzana Medical Center This free six-week support group is for families dealing with miscarriage, medical termination of pregnancy, stillborn loss and newborn loss. Meets: Call 818-609-2280 for dates and times Location: Providence Tarzana Medical Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana
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April-June Classes, Events and Lectures DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS For people with diabetes and their family members. Meets: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. Location: Providence Tarzana, 18344 Clark St. Suite 210, Tarzana Info: 818-345-8955 HEART DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Monthly; call for dates/times Location: Providence Saint Joseph Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Suite 202, Burbank Info: 818-953-4494
SUPPORT GROUPS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 3:30–5 p.m. Location: Providence Holy Cross Cancer Center, Conference Room, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Info: 818-496-1389 Meets: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-748-4701 Caregiver SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-748-4701 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Call for information Location: Providence Saint Joseph Acute Rehabilitation Unit (5 North), 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3277
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LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Third Thursday of each month, 4–5 p.m. Location: Providence Holy Cross, North Building, Conference Rooms A & B, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Info: 818-496-1643 STRESS REDUCTION GROUP Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-748-4701 STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Third Thursday of each month, 3–4 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3799 Meets: Last Wednesday of each month, 4–5:30 p.m. Location: Providence Holy Cross Conference Rooms in North Building, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Info: 818-496-4425
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Second Wednesday of each month, 4–5:30 p.m. Location: Providence Holy Cross, North Building, Conference Rooms A & B, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Info: 818-496-4753 VALLEY PUMPERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Location: Providence Tarzana, 18321 Clark St., NCR Room 3 (trailer behind ER), Tarzana Info: Harvey Cohen, 818-907-7092 Women's cancer SUPPORT GROUP Meets: Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-748-4701
Fitness The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center offers numerous classes that are open to the public, including: • Yoga • Acupressure • Reiki • Meditation • Massage • Qi Gong • Acupuncture • Tai Chi • Guided Imagery New evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday! Location: Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-748-4701
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EXERCISE SAFELY WITH GUIDANCE & SUPPORT Take part in a medically supervised exercise program through the Providence Saint Joseph Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness Center. Classes are ideal for healthy individuals or those with medical conditions. (A physician release form will be required for those with medical conditions.) Meets: Mondays–Fridays, classes run from 6 a.m. to noon; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4–7 p.m. Location: 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Suite 202, Burbank Fee: May be partially reimbursed by insurance Info: 818-953-4494 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program A land-based program that provides gentle movements and activities to help increase joint mobility, muscle strength and stamina. Meets: Tuesdays, 8:45–9:45 a.m. Location: Providence Tarzana, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Fee: $4 per class Info: Eileen, 818-883-0849 FITNESS CLASSES AS PART OF THE BEYOND 50 PROGRAM Providence also offers a variety of fitness and wellness classes for seniors, including: • Kundalini stretch yoga • Toning • Qi Gong • Tai Chi • Zumba Gold Fee: Classes are at nominal cost Meets: Call for information Location: Providence Occupational Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave., Room 104, Burbank Info: 818-847-4535
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Location: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Fee: $75 for seven-week session Info: 1-888-432-5464 Outpatient Nutritional Counseling Physician referral required. Meets: Appointments available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3550 Pre-Operation Total Joint Replacement Education Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 5–6 p.m. Location: Providence Occupational Health Center, Conference Room A, 3413 Pacific Ave., Burbank Info: 818-953-4430 Nutrition Roundtable Meets: Mondays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Suite 202, Burbank Info: 818-953-4494 Low-Cost Vascular Screenings The Vascular Laboratory at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center offers low-cost screenings by appointment. Tests are performed by registered vascular technologists: carotid artery ultrasound, abdominal aortic ultrasound and ankle-brachial index to diagnose peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Meets: By appointment Location: Providence Saint Joseph, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3550
Diabetes Classes Non-Healing Wound Support Do you or does someone you know have a non-healing wound? Free assessment.
Info: Providence Tarzana Wound Center, 818-757-8839 Diabetes SelfManagement Classes A two-part class. Meets: Call for dates and times Location: Providence Saint Joseph, Lockheed B & C, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3277 Individual Sessions with a Diabetes Specialist Location: Providence Saint Joseph, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Info: 818-847-3277 Diabetes 101 & Self-Care Two-part series taught by certified diabetes educators. A physician referral is required. Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30–5 p.m. Location: Providence Holy Cross, 4th Floor Conference Room, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills Info: 818-496-4310 for specific class dates Healthy Living with Diabetes A four-part series in which participants receive important information and training in the skills needed for living with diabetes. Doctor referral required. Meets: Tuesdays; evening classes are available; class attendance must begin with session 1 Location: Diabetes Care Center, 18344 Clark St., Suite 210, Tarzana Fee: Most insurance companies will pay for this program with physician referral Info: Preregistration is mandatory; call 818-345-8955 Basic Diabetes Education Class Three-hour class that covers the basics of good diabetes care. A physician referral is required for this program. Meets: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: Diabetes Care Center, 18344 Clark St., Suite 210, Tarzana Fee: Most insurance companies will
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pay for this program with physician referral Info: 818-345-8955 Diabetes and Pregnancy Meets: Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon.; Spanish language classes are available by appointment Location: Diabetes Care Center, 18344 Clark St., Suite 210, Tarzana Fee: Most insurance companies will pay for this program with physician referral Info: Preregistration is mandatory; call 818-345-8955 Carbohydrate Counting This session is for people who wish to improve overall blood sugar control through insulin adjustment based upon carbohydrate intake. Meets: Available by appointment only Location: Providence Tarzana Medical Center Auditorium, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Info: 818-345-8955
April LECTURES All lectures for Burbank Mall Walkers and Valencia Mall Walkers are in the Food Court. Lectures for Sherman Oaks are in the Food Court, Mezzanine level. Lectures for Topanga are in the Dining Terrace. Eating Out: What to Order or Not to Order! Meets: April 8, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia Speaker: Loree Searcy, patient educator Info: 818-847-4120 Beyond Wills and Trusts... Creating the Best Gifts for Our Loved Ones & Ourselves Meets: April 13, 9–10 a.m. Location: Burbank Mall, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank Speaker: Judy Diane Devore, licensed
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attorney and senior peer counselor Info: 818-847-4120 Meets: April 14, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Sherman Oaks, 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks Speaker: Judy Diane Devore, licensed attorney and senior peer counselor Info: 818-847-4120 Happy Feet! Meets: April 20, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Speaker: Joyce Ellis, patient educator Info: 818-847-4120
MAY LECTURES WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Meets: May 13, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia Speaker: Loree Searcy, patient educator Info: 818-847-4120 Meets: May 18, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Speaker: Loree Searcy, patient educator Info: 818-847-4120
JUNE LECTURES Healthy Living Meets: June 8, 9–10 a.m. Location: Burbank Mall, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank Speaker: Linda Gaul, manager, Senior Health Care Info: 818-847-4120 Oncology Rehabilitation Meets: June 9, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Sherman Oaks, 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks Speaker: Cheryl Pranskevich P.T., CLT, and Daniel Park, OTD, OTR/L Info: 818-847-4120
RADIATION ONCOLOGY TREATMENT OPTIONS Meets: June 10, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia Speaker: Tricia Eugenio, cancer nurse navigator Info: 818-847-4120 Sick Days Meets: June 15, 9–10 a.m. Location: Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Speaker: Joyce Ellis, patient educator Info: 818-847-4120
AARP Driver Safety programs This two-part AARP/Driver Safety Program is for people 55 or older who want to reduce their automobile insurance premiums. You must attend both four-hour sessions to receive your AARP certificate. Meets: April 13, 20; May 11, 18; 1–5 p.m. Location: Providence Occupational Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave., Burbank Fee: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Contact your insurance agent and be eligible for a three-year safe driver’s discount. Info: 818-847-4535
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When it’s time to choose your health plan, it’s also time to consider which hospital you’d prefer for medical care. Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers are all contracted with most major insurance carriers and physician groups so you know you’ll receive high-quality care at in-network health plan member rates. In-network means less out-of-pocket costs to you. Our hospitals have contracts with: Health Plans • • • • •
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Physician Groups • El Proyecto Del Barrio • Facey Medical Group
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• Preferred IPA • Regal Medical Group
Make a healthy choice and be sure a Providence Medical Center is in-network with your health plan and physician group. Not all health plans or physician groups are contracted with all Providence hospitals. For more details about the health plan contracts available at the Providence hospital of your choice, visit us at www.providence.org/california and click on the open enrollment button. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Mission Hills
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