92064 Magazine – Medical & Health Issue 2020

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his is the first publisher letter that I have written in nearly five months. It wasn’t until a few weeks after the COVID-19 pandemic caused our local businesses to be shut down that I truly began to realize the magnitude of the situation. When I decided to start publishing magazines back in 2009, I could never have imagined being contacted by nearly every one of our advertisers (within a few weeks’ time) letting us know that they had been forced to close and could no longer advertise. There’s no business playbook for this type of scenario.

Being active in the community – both personally and professionally – has let me witness a wide range of vastly different effects that COVID-19 has caused. Many, especially those who work for large companies, have been fortunate to keep their jobs and work from home. On the other hand, COVID-19 has put the majority of small businesses, their employees, and their owners in an unprecedented and extremely difficult situation. Many small to medium-sized business will not survive this pandemic.

As a magazine that caters to small businesses, we’ve already started hearing from some of our advertising partners that they have permanently closed their doors or plan to close in the coming weeks. This news breaks my heart, as I have witnessed the emotional and financial devastation that takes place when a business owner has to make the dreaded call to cease operations.

This is our first issue of 92064 Magazine since April. There are two primary reasons that we were able to get this comeback issue to your home. First, the advertisers throughout the pages of this magazine have made the financial commitment to participate.

Second, our team here at ZCode has worked hard to get things back up and running. I would like to shout out a special thank you to all that have made this commitment. And as a member of our community (and reader of this magazine), I ask that you do so as well.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARD

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RB CHORALE’S FINAL SEASON

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PANDEMIC PALZ

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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS

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COMMUNITY STUFF

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19 Medical & Health Professionals ZCode Magazines is proud to introduce our neighbors, the local individuals and institutions keeping North County happy and healthy.

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Kavita Agarwal Supports Children in the Foster System

Ian and Kane Xu Ramp Up Project Art of Learning During Pandemic

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things to do in 92064 SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER 2020 SPECIAL EVENTS SEPT. 26

36th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day This year’s event will be a virtual and remote experience. Volunteer households will clean up close to home in their neighborhoods to stay safe and make a positive local impact.

8 – 11 a.m. www.cleanupday.org

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Yom Kippur Begins

OCT. 17

WEDNESDAYS

Free Shredding and Compost Pick-Up Event

Poway-Scripps Rotary Club Meeting

Sponsored by the City of Poway and EDCO for Poway residents 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

12325 Crosthwaite Circle www.poway.org

Hoot, Howl, and Prowl Docent-led tours every 15 minutes 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Blue Sky Ecological Reserve www.poway.org

11:30 a.m. | Virtual Meetings www.powayscrippsrotary.org

SATURDAYS

Poway Farmers Market 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Old Poway Park www.poway.org/oldpowaypark

Poway Boardwalk Craft Market 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Old Poway Park For more information call 858-486-3497 www.poway.org/oldpowaypark

OCT. 31

SEPT. 30

Experts in Education Webinar Join this 60-minute online session to learn about the different educational options available in San Diego 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. www.eventbrite.com/e/119124557759

Halloween Poway Chamber of Commerce Halloween Treat Trail Visit local businesses for Halloween treats; stay tuned online for the updated map www.poway.com

OCT. 3

Drive Thru Emergency Preparedness Fair

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THROUGH OCT. 11

PowPAC Presents The Stay Away Show

OCT. 15-18

San Diego International Film Festival A virtual and drive-in theater celebration of local and international films www.sdfilmfest.com

P OWAY L I B R A RY Along with other San Diego County Library branches, the Poway Branch Library recently expanded door-side services, with no appointments required, on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited in-person services are also available. Due dates for all items have been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. www.sdcl.org/locations_pw.html 858-513-2900

A donation campaign supporting Poway’s Community Theatre www.powpac.org THROUGH OCT. 15

San Diego Restaurant Week Presents Dine Diego A month-long event showcasing San Diego’s top eateries www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

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DoingMore IAN AND KANE XU RAMP UP PROJECT ART OF LEARNING DURING PANDEMIC

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Ian Xu and Kane Xu 4S Ranch Project Art of Learning San Diego Provide all young students, no matter their socioeconomic background, with the resources they need to cultivate a love for STEM and encourage them to pursue their interests in these fields. artoflearning.sd@gmail.com www.artoflearningsd.com

win brothers Ian and Kane Xu founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2019 called Project Art of Learning. The program provides free one-on-one STEM tutoring to underprivileged students grades K-12. Ian explained that his ongoing passion for STEM has given him the opportunity to interact at outreach events with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These interactions made him realize how many of them had a strong desire to learn, but lacked the educational opportunities to reach their potential. Though outreach events are important for sparking interest, more support is needed to turn the interest into realization. “Thus, my twin brother Kane and I came up with the idea of free online STEM tutoring to provide students with flexible long-term educational support,” Ian said.

Seniors at Del Norte High School, the Xu brothers have been 4S Ranch residents for seven years. “We’ve had the privilege to receive a high-quality education and were surrounded with

academically hard-working peers,” they shared. “We were also blessed with a strong leadership team which includes two others: Vivian Chung and Kevin Wang. Using connections we had within our community, we recruited a team of over 20 high school tutors from all over San Diego County.” As co-presidents of Project Art of Learning, Kane and Ian are responsible for finding underserved clients, securing partnerships, recruiting and training their tutors, developing personalized curricula, publicizing their efforts, and managing quality of services. They also tutor their own students.

Then came COVID-19. Since their services were already online, Project Art of Learning could operate normally, but Kane and Ian realized that many students needed these services more than ever. “In order to reach out to more students during the outset of the pandemic,” Kane shared, “I remember cold-emailing and calling other educational organizations and institutions for weeks

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What’s New at Project Art of Learning?

We are currently working with Advancing Students Forward (ASF) to provide continued online education for students in Tijuana. They are running a campaign called Keeping Kids Connected to provide students with laptops so they can transition to an online learning environment and continue their education. Readers can contribute by clicking “Donate” at www.advancingstudentsforward.org.

without a single reply. I nevertheless persisted, and eventually was fortunate enough to get a reply from the International Rescue Committee (IRC). I was personally able to tutor three refugee students through this partnership. This taught me a lot about persistence and grit, which I found is vital in running a nonprofit organization.” So far, Project Art of Learning has served more than 40 students, holding more than 400 individual tutoring sessions and tutoring for over 250 hours.

“Our biggest accomplishment is getting to know our kids not only as a student, but as a person, and building a positive relationship to foster an enjoyable learning environment.” ¢

Know a student that should be profiled in 92064 Magazine? Recommend a student online at www.92064magazine.com.

Going for Gold

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welve local Girl Scouts have earned the Gold Award, the pinnacle of the Girl Scout leadership experience, by creating sustainable projects that impact local and global issues. Honorees include (pictured top to bottom, left to right): Alyssa Ciemiewicz, Maya GloverCastro, and Reshini Umesh of Rancho Peñasquitos; Ashley Hanson, Cady Hsu, Riya Madan, Samaya Patel, and Victoria Smitham of Carmel Valley; Veronica Edwards and Cece Gant of Poway; Annalisa

Simonetti of Rancho Bernardo; and Madalyn Nguyen of Carmel Mountain Ranch.

The girls are among 66 Girl Scouts from San Diego and Imperial Counties who earned the Gold Award this year and were honored during a recent virtual ceremony. For information about Girl Scouting opportunities contact Andrea Rentería at arenteria@sdgirlscouts.org or visit www.sdgirlscouts.org. ¢

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Del Mar Highlands Town Center will welcome two new tenants

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

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Volunteering Voice KAVITA AGARWAL SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM

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avita Agarwal and her family have lived in Rancho Peñasquitos for 15 years. She is married to Sanjay Agarwal, and her son Aman is 26 years old. Kavita is currently the Director of Investor Administration at MG Properties Group in Sorrento Valley, but now that her son is grown and living in Seattle, she has found more opportunity to volunteer. After seeing an emotional video about a foster child and a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) through the organization that sponsored it – Voices for Children – Kavita decided to sign up.

As a CASA, Kavita has a role to listen, observe, and advocate for her assigned foster child’s needs, working alongside the social worker, attorneys, therapists, and the child’s school. “I visit with my case child at least once a month, which helps in connecting with and understanding him or her,” she explained. “I look into any issues

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the child has in their schooling, if there are any unmet medical or therapeutic needs, or if there is any gap in communication between the child and his or her caregivers.” Her first case child was an 11-year-old girl, who warmed Kavita’s heart when she said she felt she could always call on Kavita.

“The biggest accomplishments of my last few years advocating for foster kids was the joy of seeing my first case child, a girl, reunited with her biological mom who was clean after many months of rehab, and the second case child (who was a teenage girl) reunited with her dad,” Kavita said.

“Although I am no longer the CASA for these two girls, I am still in touch with both of them.”

The pandemic has taken its toll on children in foster care, and they’re feeling more alone and helpless at this time. The 12-year-old child Kavita is currently working with can’t leave her group home for activities or visits, and can

Kavita Agarwal Rancho Peñasquitos Director of Investor Administration at MG Properties Group (real estate investment and management company based in San Diego) In addition to volunteering, I love to exercise, running, going on hikes and trails, cooking, book clubs, reading, and watching TV and videos

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only talk on the phone to her CASA. Kavita takes a care package with optimistic notes to her once a month, and hopes her search for a loving foster home can be complete soon.

Voices for Children is always looking for volunteers who are motivated to help the community and give back by volunteering time with children in foster care. Kavita recommends checking out the VFC website for more information. “As a consistent presence in the child’s life, the CASA ensures there is someone a foster child can rely on, and someone who will be by the child’s side during a scary and difficult time in their life,” Kavita concluded.

“Through this unique volunteer opportunity, Voices for Children provides the training, framework, guidance, and funding that allows people in the community a way to give back and make a tangible impact for a child!” ¢

Voices for Children Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, or neglected children by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).

858-569-2019 www.speakupnow.org

Know a volunteer that should be profiled in 92064 Magazine? Recommend a volunteer online at www.92064magazine.com.

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Supporting Young Musicians

SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED FOR RB CHORALE’S FINAL SEASON

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he RB Chorale is ending 46 years of community involvement and shared artistic passion. The group, founded by Pat Bean, decided earlier this year that the 2019-2020 season would be its last hurrah. Even though the final concert was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the scholarship program was still able to proceed with virtual performance interviews. The RB Chorale was proud Dillon Halpin Melanie Athans Evan Zhou Phoebe Olszewki to distribute $10,000 between four young local musicians aiming to continue their musical education.

Del Norte High School graduate Evan Zhou won his scholarship Dillon Halpin was recognized for his skill with the flute. Dillon with his violin talent. Evan is a National Merit Finalist, National AP graduated from Mira Mesa High School and was a member of his Scholar, first violin in the String Bean Quartet, and debate team captain. school’s wind ensemble, orchestra, marching band, and water polo He will be studying politics and music at Princeton University. team. He is also a lifeguard and member of the San Diego Youth Phoebe Olszewki is also a violinist graduating from Del Norte Symphony, and will be studying conducting at University of California, High School. She plans to study violin performance alongside her Santa Barbara. pre-med program at St. Olaf College. She has been co-concert master Melanie Athans graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and of the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, as well as interning at Palomar received her scholarship for singing. She was active in musical groups Hospital, performing at nursing homes, and riding horses. and theater while in high school, and she will be attending California Since its founding in 1974, the RB Chorale has granted more than State University, Long Beach’s Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Her $300,000 in scholarships to young musicians. Learn more about the goal is to become a choral director. organization’s history at www.rbchorale.org. ¢

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Pandemic Palz

HELPING THE COMMUNITY SPEND TIME TOGETHER

by KELLEY GUSICH

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est friends since second grade at Chaparral Elementary, Isha Pasumarthi and Varsha Mathew managed to stay close friends despite attending different schools since then. They both graduated high school in 2019 – Isha from Del Norte High School and Varsha from Rancho Bernardo High School – and began college, with Isha attending Nova Southeastern University while Varsha stayed more local at University of California San Diego.

Imagine their surprise when in March this year they had to pack everything up at college with a moment’s notice and move back home. “We co-founded Pandemic Palz in April in an effort to help community members make new connections even in the circumstances we are in now,” Varsha confirmed. “The mission is to connect members of our community with one another

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in the light of self-isolation.”

They are doing this through a return to the timeless art of letter writing. At the moment, Pandemic Palz is working on two projects: making a pen pal and writing a letter of appreciation to a healthcare worker.

To become a Pandemic Pal, sign up (with parents) on the website. Share a few fun

facts about yourself, and you’ll be connected with another student who might be in the same grade, but who attends a different school. Anyone of any age can write a letter of appreciation to a healthcare worker. Send your letter to pandemicpalz@gmail.com and it’ll be passed on to a local hospital.

“Pandemic Palz has been a joy to found and run,’’ confirmed Isha and Varsha. “Through this whole process, we’ve also been able to connect with each other Varsha Mathew and members of the community in a way that was never possible before the pandemic, so we’re really thankful to have this opportunity to give back.” ¢ Website: pandemicpalz.wixsite.com/website Email: pandemicpalz@gmail.com Phone: 858-432-3370 Instagram: @pandemic.palz

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1. The Poway Valley Garden Club’s Ann and Bill Dahnke were named Man and Woman of the Year 2020 by the California Garden Club’s Palomar District. 2. Larry and John Edwards prepare for their morning bike ride down the coast. 3. Pacific Ridge School’s rising sophomore Tannen Hall recently attended UCLA’s MUN Summer Session 2020, earning the UCLA MUN Outstanding Delegate award. 4. The Rancho Bernardo Community Coucnil recognized Chris Babler for 20 years of service with the City of San Diego’s Fire-Rescue Department. 5. Lucy takes a break in the shade at Encinitas Dog Park. 6. Coastal Roots Farm continued to serve the community during COVID-19 this summer with modified Farm Stand protocols.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Paws to Read

Local Student Excels in Biology Competition

4 Paws of Love, a local pet therapy nonprofit, continues bringing joy to the community despite pandemic restrictions.

Robin Kaufman founded 4 Paws of Love two years ago as a unique all-poodle organization.

Because poodles shed less than most dog breeds, they’re less likely to affect people with allergies. In more usual times, trained 4 Paws of Love teams – one poodle and one human – visit hospitals, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, schools, and service groups across San Diego for pet therapy, de-stressing, and educational presentations. Library visits where children read to the poodles are one of their most popular programs.

Since COVID-19 restrictions began this spring, in-person visits have been suspended.

Like many of us, 4 Paws of Love has gone virtual to continue making an impact. The group takes videos of teams reading out loud and posts them on Facebook for children to watch. Multiple poodle members have participated in the videos, including poodles who don’t usually visit the library. See the videos and learn more at www.facebook.com/4pawsoflovetherapy or www.4pawsoflove.org.

Del Norte High School student Yajat Yadav was named a 2020 USA Biolympiad (USABO) Silver Medalist in the 18th Annual USABO National Finals held by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) over the summer. Nearly 10,000 students from 500 schools, 43 states, and 11 International Schools registered in the nationwide high school competition.

During the 10 days of the National Finals, students participated in intensive theoretical and practical tutorials, and studied with leading scientists who are experts in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, plant anatomy and physiology, animal anatomy and physiology, genetics and evolution, ecology, ethology, and biosystematics. “CEE is so proud of these students who worked so hard to compete at the 2020 USABO National Finals,” said Joann DiGennaro, CEE President.

Learn more about CEE and the USA Biolympiad at www.usabo-trc.org.

San Diego’s Virtual Oasis Local nonprofit San Diego Oasis will be donating 300 tablets to older adults throughout the region, so they can use the devices to stay connected with friends, family, and community during these challenging times. San Diego Oasis hosts workshops and classes for older adults, and since this spring has been providing these services virtually.

“The pandemic has moved San Diego Oasis to a ‘senior center without walls’ where our members can attend classes from the comfort and safety of their homes as they are one of the most vulnerable populations affected by the virus,” said Simona Valanciute, President and CEO. “But for those who don’t have tech capabilities to tune into our virtual classes, the donated devices provide an opportunity for our organization to reach and engage with them, expanding our reach to an even broader audience, and allows us to support more older adults in need.”

The donation was funded by the Gary and Mary West Foundation, North County COVID-19 Response Fund, San Diego Foundation, and SDG&E. Learn more at www.sandiegooasis.org.

National Merit Scholarship Winners Sixteen students from Canyon Crest Academy, eight from Del Norte High School, eight from Westview High School, seven from Torrey Pines High School, six from Scripps Ranch High School, two from Rancho Bernardo High School, and one from Mt. Carmel High School were named 2020 National Merit Scholars.

These distinguished high school graduates are among 7,600 National Merit Scholarship recipients nationwide, all of whom will receive scholarships for undergraduate study worth a total of over $30 million. This year’s competition began with a pool of over 1.5 million entrants from 21,000 high schools across the country. In September 2019, approximately 16,000 were named semifinalists on a staterepresentational basis. From that group, roughly 15,000 attained finalist standing, and about half of those finalists were chosen to receive National Merit Scholarships this year. Learn more at www.nationalmerit.org.

Local Author Publishes Picture Books Cartoonist and illustrator Deana Sobel Lederman, who lives in Carmel Valley, has published her debut picture books, a series of three stories for children about the COVID-19 pandemic called Rainbows, Masks, and Ice Cream. “I was looking for a way to address the pandemic in a gentle way that kids could understand,” she said.

“The books were also very therapeutic to write because they allowed me to express my feelings about what was going on and find hope.”

The series, which consists of Noah Henry: A Rainbow Story, The Sewing Lesson, and Masks!, is published by TBR Books, part of the nonprofit Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC). All three books have been translated into multiple languages, including Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Arabic, and possibly others in the future. The books are available for purchase at www.tbr-books.org or online at major retailers.

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ith the outbreak of the novel coronavirus earlier this year and the ongoing pandemic, things may seem a little scary right now. That’s why it’s so important, perhaps now more than ever, to have medical professionals you can

trust. Fortunately, North County San Diego is home to many highly qualified professionals – from general physicians and specialists to dentists and orthodontists – who have your health and safety top of mind.

Many of them work in the very communities where they live. They’re your neighbors, living through the same uncertainties as everyone else. And right now, with cutting-edge technology, a wealth of experience, and exceptional human compassion, they spend each day taking care of others. ZCode’s 2020 Medical and Health Issue is proud to introduce you to some of these local superstars.

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ORTHODONTIST

Dr. David Li Company: San Diego Orthodontic Specialists

Address: 16766 Bernardo Center Dr. #203, San Diego, CA 92128

Owner: Dr. David Li

Website: www.Smiles4SD.com

Years in Position: 15

Email: info@Smiles4SD.com

Year of Establishment: 2005

Phone: 858-487-8900

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r. David Li, a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and owner of San Diego Orthodontic Specialists, has been creating beautiful smiles in the San Diego community for over 15 years. “We are a patient-focused practice that is committed to providing a clean and safe environment for our patients and team,” said Dr. Li of his practice’s success.

Dr. Li attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate degree, dental degree, and orthodontic specialty training.

He describes the atmosphere at San Diego Orthodontic Specialists as “comfortable and relaxed,” and that his team is “friendly, caring, and knowledgeable”.

“We use the latest technology to provide the most advanced and efficient orthodontic treatment available,” explained Dr. Li, who sees both children and adults. “Invisalign has become a popular alternative for those looking for a more esthetic alternative, as well as reducing the number of office visits.”

He and his wife, Dr. Natalie Li, optometrist and owner of nearby 4S Eyecare and Optometry, have been longtime residents of 4S Ranch and have three beautiful children.

Their oldest daughter Madeline is in ninth grade at Cathedral Catholic High School and enjoys swimming. Their “We are a patient-focused son Jonathan is practice that really listens in sixth grade at to each patient’s needs.”

Oak Valley Middle School and loves baseball. Their surprise bundle of joy, Charlotte, loves swimming and playing with bubbles. Dr. Li has been a prominent community leader for over a decade. Dr. Li has served as the past president of the Stone Ranch Foundation and the Oak Valley Falcon Foundation, and has served as the past chair of the 4S Ranch-Del Sur Community Foundation.

The practice has been recognized as one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Dentists in the Orthodontic field for eight consecutive years. Learn more at www.smiles4sd.com. ¢

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Dr. Ellen Im Company: Dr. Ellen Im, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Owner: Ellen Im Years in Position: Owner (6 years), pediatric dentist (14 years) Year of Establishment: 2014

Address: 13422 Pomerado Rd., Suite 201, Poway, CA 92064 Website: www.DrEllenImPediatricDentistry.com Email: kidsdentalcare143@gmail.com Phone: 858-679-6660

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or Dr. Ellen Im’s young patients and their insurance, and the use of laser dentistry, COVID-19. “In addition to the highest standards parents, a visit to the dentist can actually including for infants to help with difficulties with of infection control already in place at the be enjoyable. The priority at Dr. Im’s office breast feeding, speech, and swallowing. practice, we have integrated: COVID screening is to create a caring, comfortable, and safe Beyond the cleanings and braces, Dr. procedures, multiple air filters, hand sanitization environment, and the highly trained staff are Im and her staff believe deeply in giving back standards, face mask requirements, improved committed to making a visit to the dentist a to the community. “Our motto is ‘Building a PPE, social distancing markers, controlled positive one. healthy community one smile at a time,’” Dr. capacity, and counters with plexiglass,” Dr. Im Serving patients aged 0 to 21 for all their Im explained. Their involvement in Poway stated. One father shared, “My family and I are dental needs and providing orthodontic care and greater San Diego includes donations, so thankful for Dr. Ellen Im and her practice. for children and adults, the Even in the midst of this practice focuses on customized pandemic, they are responsive “It feels good to teach them proper oral hygiene, care for every patient. As a to the needs of their patients.” mother of three, Dr. Im has Parents rave about how and make visiting the dentist more fun.” created an office that is familythe whole team goes above focused. “It’s always been easy and beyond to make sure their for me to connect with kids. I love helping them sponsorships, dental hygiene presentations children are comfortable. From a child who learn, and seeing the world through their eyes,” at schools, and pro bono dentistry. “The most really struggles with a dentist visit to a quick she shared. “It feels good to teach them proper rewarding part is knowing that we are helping response time for dental emergencies, Dr. Im oral hygiene, and make visiting the dentist to improve the lives of youth by giving back to and her staff take the time, care, and family more fun.” A few of the services that illustrate the community,” Dr. Im acknowledged. approach to ensure a visit to their office is an this commitment are family appointments, an Most recently, the office has implemented enjoyable one for everyone. ¢ in-house dental plan for families without dental additional safety protocols in response to — by LIZ ONUFER

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92064 M AG A Z I N E :

MEDICAL GROUP

Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Company: Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Address: Multiple locations throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties Website: www.CPCMG.net Facebook and Instagram: @cpcmgsd Phone: 858-502-1177 Welcome Center

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or the past 25 years, Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG) has been the region’s only healthcare provider focused on children and their health and well-being.

CPCMG staff loves working with children and their families, guiding them through infancy, into childhood, and into the teen years.

CPCMG offers patient-focused, family-centered pediatric healthcare for children including: • Well visits including developmental screenings and guidance • Newborn care • School, sports, and camp physicals • Immunizations • Weight management and nutrition tips • Mental health and behavioral consultations • Teen healthcare

Scheduling an appointment is easy and convenient thanks to after-hours and weekend appointments. The patient portal MyChart will give you secure online access to your child’s medical records and lets you manage appointments, check test results, email your pediatrician, and request prescription refills.

The nurse triage line is staffed by pediatric registered nurses who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions and give advice. When needed, CPCMG will refer your child to specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

For parents-to-be, CPCMG offers free prenatal visits, giving you the opportunity to meet your pediatrician before your baby is born. Online “Baby 101” classes are also available, and lactation consultants are there to help you every step of the way.

C P C M G G AT E WAY

15725 Pomerado Rd., #203 Poway, CA 92064 858-673-3340 phone 858-673-1075 fax Our pediatricians: Hilary Bowers, MD, FAAP Irene Chang, MD, FAAP Thuan Diep, MD, FAAP Sarah Lindbäck, MD, FAAP Adrienne Lostetter, MD, FAAP Dori Mortimer, MD, FAAP Aileen Ramgren, DO, FAAP

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Even in challenging times, it’s important to keep your family healthy by keeping up with well child visits and immunizations to prevent other illnesses.

You may be nervous about coming into a medical office during the pandemic – CPCMG understands. CPCMG is committed to ensure your visit is as safe as possible.

This includes a health screening of all providers, staff, and patients before entering the office, ensuring everyone wears a face covering, and practicing rigorous sanitation.

CPCMG has grown to include more than 145 pediatricians, physician assistants, and certified pediatric nurse practitioners working in 29 offices throughout San Diego and southern Riverside Counties. Find your CPCMG pediatrician in your neighborhood today! ¢

DENTIST

Dr. Nelson Y. Howard Company: Nelson Y. Howard, DDS, Inc. Address: 12540 Oaks North Dr. Suite A3, San Diego, CA 92128 Phone: 858-451-0550

Website: www.nyhowarddds.com San Marcos Location Address: 1903 W. San Marcos Blvd. Suite 110, San Marcos, CA 92078 Phone: 760-599-6559

ne of the most rewarding aspects about being a dentist is the ability to artistically restore a person’s smile. With 34+ years in practice, Dr. Howard’s patients are like family. “Being able to care for another person is one of the highest gifts a dentist can be honored with. My love for this profession has allowed me to do this for thousands of patients.”

In today’s ever-demanding world of knowledge and increased consumer awareness, especially in the healthcare field, more and more people are looking for advanced levels of expertise in the individuals they choose to take care of themselves and their family and friends. Person-to-person referral is the best way that Dr. Nelson Y. Howard’s two very distinctive state-of-the-art dental offices have flourished over the last 28 years. Dr. Howard is the owner of the Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. The original center opened in San Marcos 28 years ago and in 2009 expanded with the Rancho Bernardo location. His practices focus on the Art and Science of Cosmetic, Functional, Implant, and Restorative Dentistry for adults and children.

Dr. Howard has been practicing dentistry since 1986 after graduating from the UCLA School of Dentistry and he completed a General Practice Residency at the V.A. Medical Center in West Los Angeles. “There is no better compliment than to have another person in our practices refer someone to our office because of the trust they have in us as well as the precise nature of what we do and the outstanding results we achieve for everyone who seeks the highest level of dental excellence for their own health and well-being.”

Dr. Howard is one of approximately 420 dentists worldwide who has earned the honor and distinction of being an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In order to achieve this honor, Dr. Howard has undergone extensive training in the area of cosmetic dentistry. He has proven his exceptional level of dentistry in front of the foremost leaders in the field of cosmetic dentistry, who evaluated his dentistry in over 100 different areas in multiple case types of dental care. Dr. Howard was the first dentist in all of North San Diego County to receive this award.

No other dentist in all of Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Marcos, Vista, Carlsbad, Mira Mesa, or many of the immediate areas has this distinction. That is just one of the reasons so many people come to his offices for this advanced level of cosmetic dentistry. Many people are demanding this exceptional level of dentistry now more than ever, especially after having been mistreated by someone who claims to have qualifications and skills that cannot be authenticated.

Dr. Howard is an active member of the AACD’s Give Back a Smile Program, which assists in rebuilding the smiles and lives of adults who’ve suffered dental injuries from domestic and physical violence, through compassionate cosmetic dental services and support programs at no cost to the patient.

If you are having a dental concern, experiencing an ongoing problem from recently completed dental care, want a second opinion, or would like to become a patient, please call either office that is most convenient for you. For more information please visit www.nyhowarddds.com. ¢

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P E D I AT R I C D E N T I S T

Dr. Jodi McGrady Company: McGrady Dental Group

Website: www.McGradyDental.com

Established: 2016

Email: McGradyDental@gmail.com

Address: 12350 Oak Knoll Rd., Poway, CA 92064

Phone: 858-748-3090

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r. Jodi McGrady opened McGrady Dental Group with one goal: taking care of families.

“I love working with kids and helping to introduce them to dentistry without fear,” Dr. McGrady explained. “By offering services for the entire family, kids don’t have to age out of our practice, and busy moms can get their teeth cleaned at the same time as the kids.”

She has always had an interest in comprehensive, community-minded dentistry. After receiving her first dental degree at University of Pittsburgh, she studied hospital dentistry and trained to treat children with special needs at University of Iowa, and received a master’s degree in dental public health. She and her husband, periodontist Dr. Michael Spilotro, practiced together in Santa Fe, NM, for 10 years before relocating to San Diego.

Dr. McGrady continued studying pediatric dentistry at University of California, Los Angeles

and Rady Children’s Hospital, completing her pediatric residency in 2011. She remains involved with the hospital. “I’m currently the Chief of Dental Services at Rady Children’s Hospital,” she explained. “This gives us one more option for kids with health concerns or extensive treatment needs to be treated in a safe environment.”

Providing safe, high-quality treatment and serving the community is a family affair at McGrady Dental Group. Dr. McGrady lives locally with her husband and three teenagers. Her husband works in the office two days a month, and two of her children join Dr. McGrady on trips to Ensenada, Mexico, volunteering with 1000 Smiles – which they hope to resume soon.

“I enjoy the relationships you build in pediatrics and family dentistry,” Dr. McGrady concluded. “You truly watch kids grow up and get to share in their joys and successes.” ¢

MEDICAL GROUP

Children’s Physicians Medical Group Company: Children’s Physicians Medical Group

Website: CPMGSanDiego.com

Address: Click on the Find a Doctor button at CPMGSanDiego.com to locate an office near you.

Email: contactcpmg@rchsd.org Phone: 1-877-276-4543

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ince children are growing and changing every day, parents know it’s important to have a doctor who’s an expert in children’s unique medical needs. Children’s Physicians Medical Group (CPMG) is the only medical network in San Diego County specializing solely in children’s health from birth through age 18. With over 200 providers across all of San Diego and Southern Riverside Counties, CPMG pediatricians have backgrounds and extensive training for the unique healthcare needs of infants, children, and teens. And as part of the Rady Children’s Healthcare Network,

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CPMG offers access to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego’s specialists, facilities, and services for the highest level of care.

“I have enjoyed caring for children both in the urgent care setting and in the primary care setting,” said Dr. Jaime Friedman of the CPMG 4S Ranch location. “Being a parent myself, I have learned so much that helps me guide my patients and their families.”

Your child’s safety is a top priority at CPMG, especially during the current pandemic. Physicians and staff members receive temperature checks several times a day and all providers wear full personal protective equipment. In addition, well check visits are kept separate from sick visits and exam rooms are thoroughly disinfected after every patient.

CPMG accepts a wide range of health insurance groups, and many physicians contract with other types of insurance plans as well. Call today to find out if your insurance plan is accepted and for help enrolling your child. ¢

P E D I AT R I C D E N T I S T

The Super Dentists Company: The Super Dentists

Website: www.TheSuperDentists.com

Owners: Dr. Kami Hoss and Dr. Nazli Keri

Email: webcontact@TheSuperDentists.com

Address: Multiple locations throughout San Diego County

Phone: 1-855-GO-SUPER

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s much of the world faces ongoing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices are no exception.

“Like all businesses, we’ve been through many financial ups and downs and economic downturns, but nothing has come even close to the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the dental profession and our practice,” said Dr. Kami Hoss, cofounder of The Super Dentists, San Diego’s largest pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and parent dentistry practice.

Some people may still be unsure about visiting the dentist, but right now kids need their dentist more than ever. “If you have a child as I do, don’t fear the dentist because the ramifications of ignoring their oral health are too great,” said Dr. Hoss. “At the same time, keep in mind that your family’s next dental appointment is going to be noticeably different than previous visits.” As a healthcare facility, The Super Dentists already had stringent

cleaning and infection control protocols in place but have since added more, going above and beyond reopening guidance, including: • Virtual check-in and video conferencing.

• Comprehensive pre-appointment screening process for patients and crew members.

• Patient temperature checks before entering the offices.

• Masks required upon entering the offices.

• Regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

• N95 masks and other protective gear to keep everyone safe.

• Enforced social distancing measures including chairs at least six feet apart in the lounges, adjusted appointment flow so fewer patients are in the offices than usual, taped distance lines outside, etc.

• An upgraded HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system with new advanced filters, as well as professional air cleaners and UV light technology as an

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additional safeguard.

• Modification of some dental procedures to reduce or eliminate aerosols. The Super Dentists is also one of the first dental offices to utilize an advanced droplets and aerosol terminator (ADS) to provide an additional level of safety for patients, crew members, and doctors.

“I can tell you it is safe to see your dentist. Dentists have been dealing with pathogens for years and even pre-COVID, dentists were already taking universal precautions for infection control, but since COVID, have added even more,” Dr. Hoss affirmed. “Remarkably, to date, there has been no evidence of confirmed cases of COVID as a result of patients going to the dentist.” ¢

“If you have a child as I do, don’t fear the dentist because the ramifications of ignoring their oral health are too great.”

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19 T

he past six months have seen changes to our world that most people have never seen in their lifetimes. The world of real estate is no exception.

Although many predicted at the beginning of the pandemic that real estate sales would suffer, and that subsequently prices would drop, in fact, quite the opposite has happened.

Between historically low interest rates (as low as 2.5% on a 30-year fixed rate) and an extremely low inventory of houses available for sale, prices have skyrocketed. Sellers are receiving multiple offers, well above asking price, within days of listing.

This is in spite of the many rules that have been put in place to maintain a safe environment and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Some of those restrictions include: • No open houses. Realtors are being banned from holding open houses, for obvious reasons, so do not expect to be able to walk in to view a home you saw on Zillow to “test the market.” You will need to get a Realtor to get you in, so if you are seriously thinking about buying now, get yourself a Realtor. You will need one.

• Pre-approved buyers only. In order to even look at a house for sale, many Realtors are requiring that potential buyers be fully preapproved by their lender, before they are even allowed to step foot on a property.

• Special COVID-19 PEAD (Property Entry Advisory and Declaration) forms.

Within a few weeks of the quarantine, the California Association of Realtors came out with special forms that must be signed by every person who enters a property before they are even allowed to make an appointment. These forms outline all the rules, including the obvious “wear a mask and gloves” and “wash your hands,” but also include some other restrictions, such as “no fliers may be distributed” and “avoid touching knobs and door handles.”

• Limited number of people allowed at showings. Most Realtor Associations are

ADDRESS

14665 Tierra Bonita Road

R E C E N T S A L E S AC T I V I T Y F O R T H E M OST C OM PR EHENSI VE LIST OF PR OPERTI ES SOLD WI THIN THE L AST S EVER AL YEAR S, VI SI T 92 0 64 MAGA ZINE.COM Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only.

Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication.

Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers.

Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information.

Not all sales are listed.

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recommending that only two or three buyers from any family be allowed to go see a property with the Realtor, and children are discouraged.

• Virtual showings. To make up for these difficulties, a common work-around is for the Realtor or homeowner to create videos of a property, showing all the things a buyer might like to see, such as inside closets and cabinets, or close-ups of the floorings and wall coverings.

3-D renderings are also more commonly seen, along with the usual photos, allowing the virtual buyer to “walk through” the property online.

We are all hoping these restrictions (and the need for them) end soon. But in the meantime, the real estate industry stands with the rest of the country, doing everything in our power to keep everyone safe and healthy. ¢

CYNTHIA ELIZONDO CalDRE #: 01924853

Halcyon Real Estate Services 858-353-1638 www.CynthiaElizondo.com

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2

12427 Schaler Drive

4

15235 Hesta Street

5

14721 Jeff Park Lane

4

15139 Sycamore Canyon Road

3

13145 Wanesta Drive

4

2

13265 Creek Park Lane

3

3

14638 Jeff Park Lane

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2

13058 Seiler Street

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2

12909 Margate Avenue

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13424 Ann O Reno Lane 13967 Chancellor

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1,364

$701,000

15787 Quiet Valley Lane

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2

1,391

$702,000

14012 Saddlewood Drive

2

1,498

$702,000

17233 Cloudcroft Drive

2

1,310

$708,000

2

2,751

$710,000

1,786

$745,000

1,875

$750,000

1,652 1,372

3

1,745

2

3

3

2

14957 Orchard View Drive

4

12285 Pepper Tree Lane

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3

2,949

4

3

2,300

$975,000

4

2

2,040

$1,002,210

14524 Maplewood Street

4

3

2,783

$1,015,000

17553 Saint Andrews Drive

5

3

2,550

$1,050,000

14483 Crestwood Avenue

4

3

2,736

$1,050,000

14391 Silver Heights road

5

3

3,198

$1,060,000

$750,000

15157 Crocker Road

4

3

3,090

$1,075,000

$759,000

13424 Saint Andrews Place

3

2

2,244

$1,140,000

$765,000

15457 Mesquite Tree Trail

4

3

2,779

$1,250,484

1,293

$775,000

13209 Valle Verde Terrace

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5

4,225

$1,350,000

1,811

$800,000

15774 Riparian Road

4

4

3,323

$1,380,000

2

2,100

$815,000

16508 Wilderness Road

5

4

3,991

$1,380,000

4

4

2,127

$822,000

14298 Ipava Drive

4

4

2,937

$1,390,000

13510 Spruce Lane

4

2

2,147

$830,000

17553 Via Loma Drive

5

5

3,861

$1,495,000

13139 Silver Saddle

3

2

2,292

$841,000

11683 Eastfield Road

5

5

4,514

$1,645,000

14725 Poway Mesa Drive

4

2

2,136

$850,000

16529 Calle Ana

5

4

4,670

$1,660,000

13220 Aubrey Street

4

3

1,935

$850,000

14930 Gavan Vista Road

5

5

3,894

$1,675,000

13133 Decant Drive

3

2

1,895

$870,000

15730 Bowl Creek Road

5

5

4,251

$1,750,000

13616 Somerset Road

3

2

1,941

$875,000

13907 Oakstand Road

4

5

4,959

$1,835,000

14640 Kalapana

3

2

1,751

$875,000

14020 Lake Poway Road

4

5

5,013

$1,866,000

16232 Del Norte

3

2

2,017

$876,000

13409 Highlands Ranch Road

5

5

6,733

$1,975,000

17206 Pinot Place

4

3

2,507

$925,000

13762 Paseo Valle Alto

5

6

5,201

$2,030,000

14585 High Pine Street

4

4

2,649

$928,000

17980 Highlands Ranch Terrace

4

4

5,315

$2,100,000

13278 Vinter Way

5

3

3,136

$940,000

17511 Corte Lomas Verdes

7

9

7,079

$2,540,000

13033 Decant Drive

4

3

2,156

$950,000

18740 Heritage Drive

6

7

8,500

$3,300,000

14428 Range Park Road

4

2

2,134

$955,000

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