92130 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 92130 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.

THE ASK We have been publishing 92130 Magazine since 2012. It is our mission to provide a beautiful locally DERRICK BREAUX | Publisher owned community magazine – all created by local employees – that you look forward to receiving. Year after year, issue after issue, these magazines have arrived in your mailbox for free. Our amazing advertising partners have made this possible with their financial investments and commitment to the community. Now we need and ask for your help! Our goal is to continue providing a quality publication that benefits you (our amazing readers), the community, and our local businesses. We ask that you take a moment to make a small donation of $19.95 to help offset the costs of distributing this magazine to your home and throughout the community. Your donation will also allow us to assist our advertisers so they can continue to gain the exposure that this magazine provides. All you have to do is scan the QR code below or visit the link. Your contribution will have an amazing impact on the magazine and ensure that it continues for years to come. Thank you for being a reader of 92130 Magazine. Stay safe and healthy! All the best, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

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IN THIS ISSUE C O V E R F E AT U R E S

18 Medical & Health Professionals ZCode Magazines is proud to introduce the local individuals and institutions keeping North County happy and healthy, including UC San Diego Health’s primary care and women’s health services in Pacific Highlands Ranch.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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TASTE BUDZ

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GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARD

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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS

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COMMUNITY STUFF

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PANDEMIC PALZ

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RB CHORALE’S FINAL SEASON

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PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL

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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD Apple Picking in Julian

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Volunteering as a Voice

Doing More

Kavita Agarwal Supports Children in the Foster System

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

on the cover Dr. M. Monjurul Alam, family medicine physician at UC San Diego Health Cover photo provided by UC San Diego Health

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92130 SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER 2020 SEPTEMBER 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

OCT. 4

FRIDAYS

2020 River Valley Fest: For Wild’s Sake

Toastmasters – B.I.A. Club

Free virtual live-stream experience starting with a silent auction and shop for a cause on Sept. 28 culminating in the main event on Oct. 4 4 – 6 p.m. www.sdrvc.org OCT. 15-18

San Diego International Film Festival

SEPT. 27

Yom Kippur Begins

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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

OCT. 31

Halloween

ONGOING

Meetings held virtually; contact club for more information 7 a.m. www.6398.toastmastersclubs.org

C A R M E L VA L L E Y L I B R A RY The library is currently closed to the public, but contact-less pickup service is available. The book drop is open on weekdays from Monday at 9 a.m. through Friday at 5:30 p.m. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/carmel-valley-library 858-552-1668 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS

Arts and Crafts Online (Grades K-6) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

THROUGH OCT. 15

O C TO B E R

San Diego Restaurant Week Presents Dine Diego

OCT. 1

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

6 Annual Virtual Healthy Aging Conference th

On-demand and free; dynamic and inspirational speakers will dive into important topics related to health and wellbeing www.rsfseniors.org

2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS

Virtual Chess Club (Ages 7-17) 2 – 4 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Torrey Pines Toastmasters Meetings held virtually; email chrisnielson@hotmail.com for Zoom password 12 – 1 p.m. www.tptm.info

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

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Volunteering Voice KAVITA AGARWAL SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM by KELLEY GUSICH

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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

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TASTE BUDZ fare & festivity

If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.

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Coming Soon

Dine Diego

Del Mar Highlands Town Center will welcome two new tenants this fall and winter season. Batch & Box Signature Cookies will open

San Diego

its flagship location in October.

Restaurant Week

With flavors like white chocolate

will look a bit

raspberry, snickerdoodle, and

different this year,

classic chocolate chip, alongside

with a brand-new

vegan and gluten-free options,

month-long event

Batch & Box will be designed for

for foodies called

an easy grab-and-go experience.

Dine Diego. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, San Diegans are

Iceskimo, which specializes in

invited to savor the

made-from-scratch Taiwanese

many outdoor

shaved snow, handcrafted drinks,

dining and take-out

and unique treats, will open its

options throughout

third location in early winter. The

the county, as

menu features a rotating selection

well as special

of exciting flavors and homemade

promotions and

toppings, made without powders,

contests with

syrups, or artificial ingredients.

prizes. Tickets are not necessary, but reservations are recommended. Find out more at

FRESH SLICES

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Rancho Bernardo is now home to The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails, a family-owned restaurant

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specializing in deep-dish and traditional crust pizza served with salads, appetizers, and sandwiches made with local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. The full bar features a range of hand-crafted signature cocktails, limited production wines, and local beers.

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TA S T E B U D Z

“We Catch The Fish We Sell”


S T U D E N T S TA R S

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.” ¢

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Going for Gold

NORTH COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARD

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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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GETTING THE JOB DONE

Helping to solve the region’s homelessness problem permanently with innovative programs that help people – including our military veterans – with mental health and addiction issues get much-needed care and off the streets. Fighting to fund local street and road improvements that were promised to North County. Kristin has opposed all attempts to divert taxes paid by North County from going to other projects elsewhere in the county. Working with non-profits focused on rescuing missing and abused children, and investing in programs designed to disrupt human traffic rings and help shelter victims.

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LOCAL PHOTOS

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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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M E D I C A L & H E A LT H MEDICAL CLINIC

UC San Diego Health — Pacific Highlands Ranch Company: UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch Address: 6030 Village Way, Suite 200, San Diego CA, 92130 Website: health.ucsd.edu/PHR Phone: 800-926-8273

With 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. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SECTION

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C San Diego Health opened its newest medical clinic in Pacific Highlands Ranch on Sept. 14. The clinic offers primary care and women’s health services, with same-day express care coming in 2021. Board-certified family medicine physicians can treat patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. With a model of care that is based on building personal relationships and putting patients first, physicians emphasize communication, shared decision-making, and accessibility. “My goal is to become a partner in health with my patients, by listening to their needs and concerns. I work with families to answer any questions and provide them with effective and evidence-based care,” said Dr. M. Monjurul Alam, family medicine physician at UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch. “When my patients leave an appointment with me, I want them to feel informed and confident in our treatment plan.”

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In addition to primary care, UC San Diego Health’s team of experts also provides a full spectrum of women’s health care at the new clinic, including high-quality pregnancy and gynecology services, family planning, and well woman visits in a comfortable setting. Patient convenience is a top priority at UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch. Sameday and next-day appointments may be available for certain types of visits. Existing patients can easily schedule and manage appointments online, and sameday express care visits for common health care needs will be available next year. During these uncertain times of the novel coronavirus crisis, UC San Diego Health is committed to all patients’ health and safety. The clinic screens all patients, staff, and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms


“When my patients leave an appointment with me, I want them to feel informed and confident in our treatment plan.”

upon arrival each day. Face coverings are required for patients and staff, and doctors at Pacific Highlands Ranch even offer video visits. Choosing UC San Diego Health means that patients have access to an entire network of advanced specialty care. As a nationally recognized academic medical

center, UC San Diego Health includes multidisciplinary teams of experts who can provide medical and surgical resources not offered in other settings or networks. Patients have access to the state-of-the-art Jacobs Medical Center hospital in La Jolla, as well as various specialty services in nearby offices in Encinitas, including cancer

care, high-risk obstetrics, orthopedics, urology, and more. In fact, UC San Diego Health was ranked the number one hospital system in the San Diego metro area for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report and was ranked among the nation’s best in 10 medical and surgical specialties – more than any other hospital system in San Diego. ¢

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or the past 24 years, The Super Dentists has aimed to revolutionize the dental experience. The Super Dentists is now San Diego’s largest pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and parent dentistry practice, and is known for providing an especially fun, out-of-this-world dental experience for thousands of children. The Super Dentists has its own set of hero and villain characters, four of its own movies, offices that look like theme parks, a full line of toothbrushes for kids of all ages, and even original music. “Getting kids to love coming to the dentist and taking care of their oral health is our reason for being,” said dentist Kami Hoss, co-founder of The Super Dentists. “So many people are scared of going to the dentist, but if your child knows they’re going to get to play games, watch movies, get prizes, and have fun, they will be more willing to go.”

“Everything we do as a dental office is to make it fun and enjoyable for kids, because we know how critical their oral health is to their overall health and emotional well-being.”

The Super Dentists has released its newest song called “Brush Along With The Super Dentists,” written by Dr. Kami Hoss. “It is really fun and very catchy,” he said. “We just finished recording it with appropriately socially-distanced kid and adult singers.” A two-minute version of the new song will join their first song, “We Love The Super Dentists,” that will be added to all six interactive Super Toothbrushes so children know how long they should be brushing. As part of the new song launch, The Super Dentists will hold lip syncing and dance contests with amazing prizes like Super Toothbrushes, subscriptions to streaming services, and even an iPad. Visit @TheSuperDentists on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to join in on the fun! “Everything we do as a dental office is to make it fun and enjoyable for kids, because we know how critical their oral health is to their overall health and emotional well-being,” said Dr. Hoss. “We want them to look forward to going to the dentist, so they’ll take care of their teeth.”

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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.

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! ¢

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iscover a holistic, integrative approach to – wellness at ALCHEME. Founder Tracy Younger wanted a health destination combining an eclectic and effective range of disciplines – – ALCHEME clients can find that and more at the sleek and spacious Carmel Valley location. Tracy and her passionate team emphasize – both Inner and Outer ALCHEME, promoting – wellness inside and out. Inner ALCHEME consists of functional medicine interventions, including IV therapy, epigenetic testing, hormone replacement, and hCG-aided weight – loss. Outer ALCHEME includes a full offering of aesthetic medicine modalities, such as lasers, fillers, and Botox. By seamlessly blending inner and outer wellness services in individualized – wellness plans, ALCHEME restores and maintains patients at their best. – Most ALCHEME clients come from neighboring North County communities, but some travel from downtown, Carlsbad, and even Los Angeles, for their dose of bliss. “The most rewarding part of working with these

communities is that we are able to provide busy and stressed residents with a place of healing refuge,” Tracy said. That place of refuge is especially valuable after months of pandemic restrictions – and the consequent negative effects of staying – home all day. Tracy described ALCHEME’s “Medical Gym Membership” weight-loss program, explaining, “To help our patients with COVID-19 related gym closures, we have combined hCG weight loss and EMSCULPT, our electromagnetic body sculpting modality.” Immune system-boosting IV drips and smile-boosting injectables have also been popular treatments with stressed-out clients. “Aesthetic Injectables including filler and neuromodulators like Botox and Xeomin help our patients look refreshed and at their best – on Zoom calls,” Tracy explained. ALCHEME’s spacious layout, including separate treatment rooms and adjacent outdoor spaces, makes social distancing easy and comfortable. Learn more at www.ALCHEMEHealth.com. ¢

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MEDICAL GROUP

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

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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,

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. ¢

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Pandemic Palz

ISHA PASUMARTHI AND VARSHA MATHEW HELP 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 high schools and universities. Then came the pandemic. “Both of us have always had an interest in contributing to furthering community togetherness,” Isha said. Though Varsha continued on through Rancho Bernardo High School, with Isha graduating from Del Norte, they still maintained a strong friendship. They volunteered together at the Rancho Bernardo Public Library and played in the New Youth Orchestra in Sorrento Valley. They both graduated high school in 2019, 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. For millions of college students, within 14 days, the comfortable atmosphere of kicking back on campus and

having hearty conversations with friends was reduced to awkward small talk over Zoom. “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 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. “It has been an exciting whirlwind of developing a viable program that would have an actual positive impact on kids in our community,

“The mission is to connect members of our community with one another in the light of self-isolation.” reaching out to school administrators and informing them about our program, and reaching out to members of our community.” They continued, “Through this whole process, we’ve also been able to connect with each other 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.” ¢

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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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he rapid evolution of technology, as well as the current pandemic, are having a significant impact on our children’s futures – their adult lives will look very different than our lives last year. Educating young people for this fluid, unknown future needs to combine proven, traditional methods with new, innovative approaches. The best environments are those in which curious students learn how to ask the right questions, discuss and design solutions to complex problems, take thoughtful

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