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Now’s the Time for Open Enrollment It’s simple to choose John Muir Health Help for People Who Need Health Insurance Explore new options
Your Local Resource for Living Well September–November 2013
Get Moving Seniors, exercise is even better for your health than you think
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Did You Know?
We Rank Among the Nation’s Best These awards and recognition acknowledge that we’re providing top-quality, leading-edge treatments to meet your health care needs
America’s Best Hospitals John Muir Health’s Walnut Creek and Concord hospitals have been ranked among the nation’s best by U.S.News & World Report in its annual list. They were two of just 147 hospitals—roughly 3 percent of the 4,806 analyzed—to be nationally ranked in one of 16 medical specialties. Combined, the two hospitals had 12 specialties nationally ranked or rated as high performing. They also ranked in the San Francisco/Oakland area’s top three and the state’s top 11, meaning residents can stay close to home for the very best care. For details, visit usnews.com.
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National Honors for Nursing Services John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek has again been honored for excellence in nursing services and quality nursing care, earning the designation as a Magnet® hospital for another four years. Magnet recognition is the highest level of recognition a health care organization can receive from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek medical centers are both Magnet-recognized for nursing care, two of just six hospitals in Northern California and two of fewer than 400 in the world.
National Achievement Awards:
Care of Stroke, Heart Attack and Heart Failure John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek medical centers recently earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines” Stroke and Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Awards. Both medical centers also received Platinum recognition for implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients, two of just 164 hospitals in the country to be recognized at that level. These awards assure you that John Muir Health has a highly skilled team in place, 24/7, that knows about the latest standards of care, shown by research to work best.
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New Services for Your Kids, Close to Home
Find specialized—and convenient—children’s orthopedic care at John Muir Health Great news for local families: A new partnership between John Muir Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford is making specialized orthopedic care available to children right here in our community. These new services allow kids to get high-quality orthopedic care close to home, including care for: • Routine orthopedic problems • Fractures • Sports injuries • Scoliosis, a problem in the curve of the spine • Cerebral palsy and other such disorders that cause movement problems and other symptoms • Spasticity, a muscle condition that causes stiff movements • Unequal leg length, resulting from a medical or genetic condition • Skeletal dysplasia (abnormal development of bones and connective tissues, which may cause short height)
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Get the services your child needs. Please visit
johnmuirhealth.com/children to find out more about children's services at John Muir Health.
BOOST YOUR SEXUAL IQ Take this quick quiz, then learn the latest on these men’s health topics at our free seminar on Sept. 10
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According to the National Institutes of Health, how many U.S. men are affected by erectile dysfunction (ED)—trouble getting or keeping an erection? a. 10 million b. 50 million c. 30 million d. 70 million What lifestyle changes can help prevent ED? a. Quitting smoking b. Reducing alcohol consumption c. Losing excess weight d. Increasing physical activity e. All of the above
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Which of the following factors can cause low testosterone? a. Injury to the testicles b. Obesity c. Type 2 diabetes d. Chronic liver or kidney disease e. Aging f. All of the above
What is the function of the prostate gland? a. To aid in the digestion of fatty foods b. To help with reproduction c. To keep the bladder healthy d. To produce insulin, which can prevent diabetes True or False: Next to lung cancer, more men die from prostate cancer than from any other type of cancer. Sources: kidney.niddk.nih.gov, mayoclinic.com, webmd.com, cancer.org
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ing You Healthy, Sept. 10, 6–8 p.m., John Muir Medical Center, Concord. Free. For more info or to register, visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 941-7900.
Answer Key 1 = c: 30 million. More men have this problem as they age, but it’s treatable at any age. 2 = e: All of the above. Making these lifestyle changes may help some men regain sexual function without using medication or other treatment. 3 = f: All of the above. A lower-than-normal score can be caused by one or several possible conditions. 4 = b: Located beneath the bladder, the prostate gland is the male organ that produces most of the fluid in semen. 5 = True. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men; the American Cancer Society estimates that 29,720 men will die of prostate cancer in 2013.
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Tool Kit
cer•ti•fied nurse-mid•wife (‘s r-ti-fīd n rs ‘mid-wīf) n. 1. Another health care option at John Muir Health that allows you to customize your childbirth experience. 2. A specially trained registered nurse (master’s degree, state-licensed, national certification from American College of Nurse-Midwives) who provides maternity care and delivery for low-risk pregnancies, as well as family planning, gynecology and general health care services for women.
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To find a certified nurse-midwife at John Muir Health, visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor and search “midwifery” in
the Specialty or Clinical Interest field.
Young Adults in Recovery Our new program helps 20-somethings find their way without drugs and alcohol If you think drug abuse isn’t a part of your local landscape, think again. Addiction to prescription drugs and even heroin is affecting young people at shockingly high rates throughout our communities. “It’s hitting the high-income areas,” says Nina Ferraris, director of John Muir Health’s Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Services. “We’re seeing heroin addiction in areas where we’ve never seen it before.” Even high-achieving students are becoming victims of addiction, Ferraris emphasizes. In some cases, young people take drugs like Ritalin and Adderall to boost their academic performance. Others take highly addictive opiates such as Oxycontin, sometimes to counteract the effects of the “study drugs,” and when they need more of the prescription opiates than they can get, they sometimes buy heroin on the street. In response to the problem, John Muir Health is offering a new program called More Care. Designed as a transition from residential and outpatient treatment to day-to-day living, the eight-week, afternoon program speaks directly to the challenges of young adults ages 18 to 30. “We want to build a community of young people who are working on their recovery and still having fun,”
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says Ferraris, pointing out that this age group has a higher relapse rate than others, partly because drinking and doing drugs are a part of many young people’s social scene. With that in mind, More Care provides a wide range of therapy activities, including art and music, and will offer outings that participants choose, such as trips to the movies and bowling. Note: Patients do not need a doctor’s referral, but the program does require insurance preapproval. “We want the young people to take actions that promote their healthy growth,” says Ferraris. ”Our program offers hope that they’ll never relapse again.”
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For more information on More Care and John Muir Health’s Drug and Alcohol
Addiction Recovery Services, visit johnmuirhealth.com/ chemicaldependency or call (925) 674-4100.
Talk With Your Doctor
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY FAQS Get answers to common concerns from Dr. Paul Cirangle, medical director of John Muir Health’s Weight Loss Surgery Program
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informational seminars, visit johnmuirhealth. com/classes or call (800) 710-6111.
Q: Who should consider weight loss surgery? Cirangle: People who have a body mass index over 30, often with additional major health problems, and who have been unsuccessful at losing weight with diets and exercise programs. Q: What are the benefits of weight loss surgery? Cirangle: Dramatic—in terms of health and quality of life. Patients often lose 100 or more pounds in about 12 months. Weight loss surgery can improve or resolve many serious health conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, joint pain and high cholesterol. Patients who undergo surgery to lose weight have a better quality of life, researchers say. In fact, the evidence shows that weight loss surgery reduces mortality and extends life expectancy in most people.
Did you know that obesity and certain related conditions are leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States? Each year, obesity may be the culprit in 300,000 deaths, according to the U.S. surgeon general’s estimates. Serious medical conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea and stroke can be directly related to obesity. The good news: John Muir Health has a comprehensive Weight Loss Surgery Program to help people beat obesity and improve their quality of life.
Q: Does the surgery require a long recovery time? Cirangle: At John Muir Health, weight loss surgery is performed laparoscopically through very small incisions [less than a half-inch]; many of our patients require only an overnight stay in the hospital. Typically, pain is minimal, and recovery is usually quick. Some procedures such as the Lap-Band can be done as an outpatient [same-day] procedure. Those patients should be able to return to normal activity within one week. Q: If I am interested in having weight loss surgery, how do I get started? Cirangle: John Muir Health holds free informational seminars several times each month. While you’re there, you’ll hear about the different options and can ask a weight loss surgeon questions regarding the surgery.
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Navigating Health Care
Are You Ready for Open Enrollment? The best way to choose the perfect health plan begins with finding the perfect doctor 1. There’s a reason it’s called “primary care.” The open enrollment period is the time when you can make changes in your health plan that you may have been considering. The best place to start is with your primary care doctor—and now is the time to find one who’s in sync with your needs. Our doctors are dedicated to working together with you so that you can be your healthiest. 2. Get the patient-doctor relationship you deserve. With more than 270 primary care doctors in the East Bay, we’re confident we have the right doctor for you and your family. In fact, according to our nationally standardized patient satisfaction survey, 9 out of 10 of our patients would recommend their doctor to someone else. That someone else could be you. 3. Choose the right plan today for a healthy tomorrow. During open enrollment, you have the chance to choose a health insurance plan that meets your family’s needs. Once you’ve found the doctor at John Muir Health you like, the next step is to select a health plan that gives you access to that doctor and the full range of John Muir Health services and facilities including hospitals, Urgent Care Centers and imaging services. Visit our Health Plan Enrollment Resource Center at johnmuirhealth.com/choose to find out more about which health plans will allow you to access doctors and services at John Muir Health.
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Covered California is a marketplace created under the new federal health care law that gives millions of Californians access to affordable health insurance. Starting in October 2013, you can sign up for a health plan. Your coverage will begin in January 2014. To be able to use John Muir Health doctors, services and facilities, just choose either a Blue Shield or Health Net
How to Find Your Perfect Doctor We’ve created a Health Plan Enrollment Resource Center with these resources: Find a Doctor tool Find the doctor at John Muir Health who’s right for you; many have introductory videos you can watch online.
Plans and providers information Pick a health insurance plan (including those in Covered California) that gives you access to doctors and services at John Muir Health.
Navigating open enrollment Learn how to sign up for a doctor at John Muir Health using HMO and PPO plans.
Find the Health Plan Enrollment Resource Center online at johnmuirhealth.com/choose or call (925) 952-2887, option 1, to speak with one of our patient representatives.
John Muir Health. Be Heard. Be Healthy.
plan through Covered California. You can choose a plan that fits your budget and you may even qualify for federal insurance premium subsidies. To get more information, including how to calculate your potential insurance cost and find out if you are eligible, please visit coveredca.com or call (888) 975-1142.
In addition to more than 270 primary care physicians, there are more than 700 specialists in the John Muir Health network—an expert for all your medical needs. But great doctors are only part of our story. In 2013, U.S.News & World Report ranked our medical centers in Walnut Creek and Concord the No. 2 and No. 3 hospitals, respectively, in the San Francisco-Oakland area. We also offer a full range of medical services to our patients. We have imaging services; behavioral health services; drug and alcohol addiction services; and four Urgent Care Centers in Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. What’s more, we offer our patients a wide range of online tools and resources.
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Seniors’ Guide
Exercise Is Good Medicine Workouts can be an aid for more than heart disease and diabetes
By now, you’ve probably heard that physical activity can be a powerful defense against heart disease and diabetes. But did you know it can also help fend off or manage a host of other health problems? Experts recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two strength-training workouts each week to most seniors and adults. Brisk walking is an easy way to fulfill the first part, but doing a variety of activities can help keep you motivated and reduce your injury risk. If you have a chronic condition, consult your doctor before starting a new program. For more details about how your efforts might pay off in some unexpected ways, read on.
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Seniors’ Guide
> Arthritis Are you among 3 in 5 Californians with arthritis who walk less than 90 minutes a week? If you need motivation to lace up your walking shoes, know that walking can help reduce symptoms, improve physical function and decrease disability, according to researchers. To improve your range of motion, try flexibility exercises. For pain relief, pump some iron. One study showed regular strength training led to, on average, a 43 percent reduction in pain and a 44 percent improvement in physical movement in patients with knee osteoarthritis. If symptoms flare up, modify your routine—try water aerobics or temporarily reduce your workout time.
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brings and practical solutions to make daily activities easier at our Living With Arthritis class, Sept. 13, 9:30–11 a.m., at John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/ Rossmoor. For details or to register, visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 947-3300.
> Osteoporosis Our bone mass decreases as we age, increasing our risk for weak, brittle bones that are characteristic of osteoporosis. Menopausal women experience bone loss at a particularly swift rate. The good news is you can slow this process by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing weight-bearing exercises three
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to four times a week. Weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, stair climbing, tennis and dancing are just a few of the activities that can help build bone density. To improve your balance, try tai chi; exercises such as walking backward or sideways, or coming to standing from a sitting position, can also help prevent falls.
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Sign up for Tai Chi for Better Health and Well
Being, Oct. 24, 9:30–11 a.m., at John Muir Medical Center, Concord. For more info or to register, visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 947-3300.
> Stroke The more you exercise, the more you can benefit. Research shows that people who are moderately active have a 20 percent lower risk of stroke than those who are less active; highly active individuals have a 27 percent lower risk of stroke. What’s the bottom line? Get moving for at least 150 minutes a week to reduce your risk factors for stroke, including obesity; high cholesterol; and high blood pressure, the No. 1 cause of stroke.
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John Muir Health Senior Services provides free,
drop-in blood pressure screenings at various community locations. Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes for more info.
More research is needed to understand the link between physical activity and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease—a form of dementia affecting memory, thinking and behavior—but so far, results have been encouraging. Some studies have shown active older adults were less likely to experience Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia than their less active peers. Other studies associate physical activity with improvements in certain mental functions, like memory, planning, scheduling and multitasking. In animals, exercise has been shown to help stimulate new connections in the brain, which help it take care of its various tasks more efficiently. Although scientists can’t say for sure that exercise protects against Alzheimer’s, there’s plenty to gain by becoming more active.
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Sign up for Brain Boosting Nutrition,
Nov. 15, 9:30–11 a.m., Women’s Health Center, Walnut Creek, to learn about specific foods that can help you stay sharp, focused and joyful. For more info or to register, visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 947-3300.
OUR SENIOR SERVICES For more info about John Muir Health’s wide-ranging programs and services for seniors, visit johnmuirhealth.com/seniorservices or call (925) 947-3300.
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FIND GREAT CLASSES & PROGRAMS AT JOHN MUIR HEALTH MOST ARE FREE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED—SIGN UP TODAY! JOHN MUIR HEALTH OFFERS A VARIETY OF HEALTH-PROMOTING CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TOPICS AND LOCATIONS OR TO REGISTER, VISIT JOHNMUIRHEALTH.COM/CLASSES OR CALL (925) 941-7900.
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CANCER Brain Tumor Support Group WHEN: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Breast Cancer Support Group WHEN: Second and fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Cancer Survivorship 101 WHEN: Second Thursday, 6:30– 8 p.m.; third Thursday, 10–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Breast Health Center Please call (925) 947-3322.
Colorectal Cancer Group WHEN: Second Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Gynecologic/Ovarian Cancer Support Group WHEN: First and third Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Kids Circle and Teen Talk Cancer Support Group WHEN: Second Saturday, 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support Group WHEN: First Thursday, 7–8:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center,
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Walnut Creek You must call (925) 947-3322 before coming to the group.
Life After Cancer WHEN: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Lung Cancer Group WHEN: Second Wednesday, 4– 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Lung Cancer Screening: Who Needs It? WHEN: Nov. 12, 10–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Lafayette Library
Lymphedema Support Group When: Please call for date and time. Where: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Please call (925) 674-2125 for more info or to register.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Group When: Third Wednesday, 4:30–6 p.m. Where: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer Group
Class Locations
When: Fourth Thursday, 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Where: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
– John Muir Health Women’s Health Center 1656 N. California Blvd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek
Pediatric Oncology Support Group WHEN: Please call for date and time. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Call (925) 947-5272 for more information.
Prostate Cancer Support Group WHEN: Fourth Thursday, 1–2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.
Prostate Cancer Screening Event WHEN: Sept. 17 and 18, 5–8 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord An appointment is required and can be made by calling (925) 674-2404.
CONTINENCE Taking Back Control WHEN: Sept. 24, 5:30–7 p.m.; Nov. 19, 9–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
– John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek – John Muir Medical Center, Concord 2540 East St., Concord – John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood 2400 Balfour Road, Brentwood – John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor 1220 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek – John Muir Health Senior Services 3480 Buskirk Ave., #100, Pleasant Hill – John Muir Health Breast Health Center 133 La Casa Via, Suite 140, Walnut Creek – Destination Maternity 1604 Mount Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek – Cancer Support Community 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek, and various locations; for details, call (925) 933-0107 – Growers Square Parking Garage 1676 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek – Lafayette Library 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
GENERAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION Diabetes Education for You WHEN: Sept., 13, 20, 27, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Check online for class details.
Smoking Cessation (one-day class)
Blood Pressure Screening (for Seniors)
WHEN: Nov. 9, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Fee
WHEN: Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.–noon WHERE: Alcosta (San Ramon) Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Ambrose Community Center
HEART HEALTH Insulin Pump Support Group WHEN: Please call (925) 941-5076. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek
Blood Pressure Screening WHEN: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
WHEN: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 10–11 a.m. WHERE: Antioch Senior Center
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WHEN: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, 9:30–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Concord Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 16, 10–11 a.m. WHERE: Danville Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–noon WHERE: First Presbyterian Church WHEN: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 10–11:30 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor WHEN: Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 9, 9–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Martinez Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27, Dec. 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pittsburg Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 9, Sept. 11, Oct. 7, Oct. 9, Nov. 4, Nov. 13, Dec. 2, Dec. 11, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Pleasant Hill Senior Center WHEN: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Walnut Creek Senior Center
Cardiac Nurse Education WHEN: Please call (925) 941-7965. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Cardiac Nutrition Class WHEN: Oct. 7, Dec. 2, 5–6 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
Have You Had Your Prostate Checked?
Sign up for a free prostate cancer screening and consider participation in a clinical trial If you’re a male between the ages of 40 and 75, you can get a free prostate cancer screening at John Muir Health. No prior authorization from your doctor is needed. To schedule an appointment, just call and answer a few qualifying questions. FYI: As part of this screening, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial based on the advice of your doctor—but only after you understand the risks and benefits of both the screening and the trial. Any participation requires your knowledge and consent. When: Sept. 17–18, 5–8 p.m. Where: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Cost: Free For more info: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes. To make an appointment: Call (925) 674-2404.
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WHEN: Sept. 19, Nov. 21, 5–6 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek
Full Lipid and Glucose Screening WHEN: Please call (925) 941-7965. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Mended Hearts Support Group WHEN: Second Thursday of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.; occasionally on Saturdays. WHERE: Alternates between John Muir Medical Centers in Concord and Walnut Creek For more info, call (925) 947-5206.
Stroke Support Group WHEN: Second Monday of the month, 7–9 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Call (925) 947-3300 for more information.
Women’s Heart Spa Package (Mammogram, heart disease risk assessment, massage or facial) WHEN: Please call. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
MEN’S HEALTH Men’s Health Seminar: Keeping You Healthy WHEN: Sept. 10, 6–8 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
MIND AND BODY WELLNESS Navigating Life’s Changes and Adjustments WHEN: Nov. 22, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
Banishing the Blues WHEN: Dec. 16, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
The Mind-Body Connection WHEN: Nov. 5, 6:30–8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Movement and Exercise Class WHEN: Wednesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Natural Transitions through Nutrition and Lifestyle
Get Leaner and Stronger
WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Please call (415) 904-2572, ext. 307 for more information.
WHEN: Nov. 1, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Brain Boosting Nutrition
Grief Awareness Support Group
WHEN: Nov. 15, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
Endurance, Strength and Balance WHEN: Oct. 4, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor
WHEN: Second and fourth Mondays, 6:30–7:45 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Call (925) 674-2132 for more information.
Exercise for Daily Living WHEN: Oct. 18, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
WHEN: Oct. 21, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar WHEN AND WHERE: Please check online for dates and times.
Your Metabolism and Weight Loss WHEN: Sept. 16, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
OLDER ADULT Advance Health Care Directives WHEN: Sept. 19, 9:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek WHEN: Oct. 29, 9:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord WHEN: Nov. 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group WHEN: Third Saturday, 1–3 p.m.
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Living With Arthritis WHEN: Sept. 13, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Memory Screening: What’s Your Memory Fitness? WHEN: Sept. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Sept. 18, 1–4 p.m.; Oct. 15, 9 a.m.– noon; Oct. 16, 1–4 p.m.; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.–noon; Nov. 13, 1–4 p.m.; Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor Please call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment. WHEN: Sept. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Sept. 18, 1–4 p.m.; Oct. 15, 9 a.m.– noon; Oct. 16, 1–4 p.m.; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.–noon; Nov. 13, 1–4 p.m.; Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: Senior Services Office Please call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment. WHEN: Sept. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Sept. 18, 1–4 p.m.; Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–noon; Oct. 16, 1–4 p.m.; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.–noon; Nov. 13, 1–4 p.m.; Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Please call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment.
Social Security: What You Need to Know WHEN: Oct. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
Tai Chi for Better Health and Well Being WHEN: Oct. 24, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
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Welcome to Medicare WHEN: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, 7–9:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Please call (925) 947-3300 for more information.
PARENTING AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH Children’s Nutrition Services WHEN: Please call. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
CPR: Infant and Child CPR and Safety WHEN: Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Dec. 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Calling All Men
Safeguard your sexual health: Don’t miss our free seminar on Sept. 10 Join us for a free community event featuring John Muir Health physicians in a candid and useful discussion about health issues that can affect men. Topics include low testosterone, erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection) and prostate health. When: Sept. 10, 6–8 p.m. Where: John Muir Medical Center, Concord For more info or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 941-7900. Cost: FREE!
Nutrition for Your Teen
CPR: Infant and Child CPR and Safety for Grandparents
PREGNANCY TO NEWBORN
WHEN: Oct. 14, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
Baby Boot Camp
WHEN: Sept. 28, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.– noon WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Parent Project® Sr.
Loving Solutions® WHEN: Seven-session series, Tuesdays, Oct. 1–Nov. 12, 4–6 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Registration required. Fee WHEN: Seven-session series, Wednesdays, Oct. 2–Nov. 13, 4–6 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Registration required. Fee
WHEN: 10-session series, Tuesdays, Oct. 1–Dec. 10, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Registration required. Fee WHEN: 10-session series, Wednesdays, Oct. 2–Dec. 11, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Registration required. Fee
WHEN: Fridays, 9:30–10:45 a.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity Please call (415) 350-6970 to register or for more info. Fee (no charge for first class)
Breastfeeding Support Services WHEN: Please call. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
Breastfeeding Your Infant WHEN: Sept. 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; Nov. 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 9:30– 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Breastfeeding Your Multiples WHEN: Nov. 14, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
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Car Seat Checkup WHEN: Fridays WHERE: Growers Square Parking Garage Appointment required. Please call or go online.
Childbirth: Prepared Childbirth WHEN: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Childbirth: Convenience Class WHEN: Sept. 3, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, 6–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Childbirth: Low Intervention Childbirth WHEN: Four-session series, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30–9 p.m.
WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
MuirMommies: Mommy and Me (3–12 months)
Childbirth: Online Preparation
WHEN: Thursdays WHERE: Women’s Health Center Please call or go online to register. Fee
WHERE: Online Fee
Cord Blood Banking: Is It Right for Your Family? WHEN: Sept. 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
MuirMommies: Back to Work (working moms and babies 3–12 months) WHEN: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
MuirMommies: Best Beginnings (0–3 months) WHEN: Tuesdays WHERE: Women’s Health Center Please call to register.
Multiples Preparation WHEN: Oct. 29, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Newborn Care WHEN: Sept. 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 12:30–2:30 p.m.; Nov. 7, 6:30– 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 12:30–2:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Pain Relief Options for Labor and Delivery WHEN: Dec. 14, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
Pregnancy Nutrition
Childbirth 101
Learn the basics of childbirth in a one-day class It’s true: You can learn what you need to know about childbirth in a convenient, Saturday class. In Prepared Childbirth, you’ll get practical info about the labor process, pain management basics, and what to expect during and after delivery. The session is designed for expectant parents who enjoy in-class instruction and learning/interacting with other couples. When: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 or Dec. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Where: Women’s Health Center Cost: $175 For more info or to make an appointment: Please visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 941-7900.
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WHEN: Nov. 12, 6:30– 8 p.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
Shopping for a Car Seat WHEN: Sept. 17, Nov. 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
Sibling Celebration WHEN: Sept. 14, Nov. 9, 2–3 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Stroller Strides WHEN: Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity Fee (no charge for first class)
Surviving Your First Weeks at Home With Your Baby WHEN: Sept. 3, Nov. 5, 6–8 p.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
Teen Pregnancy WHEN: Please call. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
Tours: Family Birth Center WHEN: Sept. 7, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Sept. 24, 5–7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, 5–7 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, 5–7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 5–7 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek
You’re Pregnant, Now What? WHEN: Oct. 12, Nov. 16, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Destination Maternity
WOMEN’S HEALTH Massage Therapy for Women WHEN: Please call to schedule. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee
Menopause: Your Sexuality WHEN: Sept. 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center
The Wig Source WHEN: Second and fourth Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Appointment is required. Please call (925) 947-5328.
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Meet the Latest Additions to Our Team
Dr. Sabina Ali Pediatric Gastroenterology 1455 Montego, Suite 101, Walnut Creek 94598 (925) 932-2402 Speaks Urdu and Hindi
Dr. Juana Gonzalez Aguirre Internal Medicine 2700 Grant St., Suite 200, Concord 94520 (925) 677-0500 Speaks Spanish Dr. Rachelle Hanft Family Medicine 2700 Grant St., Suite 200, Concord 94520 (925) 677-0500
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Are you looking for a doctor? Check out the latest additions to our team! You can also visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor to meet the rest of our team or learn more about our newest members by clicking the “recently joined� link.
Dr. Thomas Hui Pediatric Surgery 1479 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 208, Walnut Creek 94598 (925) 280-4992
Dr. Hany Nakhla Family Medicine 5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 330, Pleasanton 94566 (925) 225-1234 Speaks Arabic
Dr. Soraya Rofagha Retinal Ophthalmology 5401 Norris Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Ramon 94583 (925) 867-9000 Speaks Spanish
Dr. Evan Rosenbluth Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 150, San Ramon 94583 (925) 867-1800
Dr. Sarah Sanders Internal Medicine 2255 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite N, Walnut Creek 94598 (925) 937-9807 Speaks Spanish
John Muir Health Hospitals John Muir Medical Center Concord Walnut Creek Behavioral Health Center Concord Laboratory Services Physician Offices Urgent Care Centers Other Outpatient Service Locations Emergency Services
For You and Your Family, From John Muir Health John Muir Health Urgent Care Centers Convenient Hours Monday through Friday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Holidays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Convenient Locations Brentwood: 2400 Balfour Road, Suite 120, (925) 308-8111 Concord: 2700 Grant St., Suite 110, (925) 674-2500 San Ramon: 2305 Camino Ramon, Suite 100 at Bishop Ranch 11, (925) 866-8050 Walnut Creek: 1455 Montego Way, Suite 205, (925) 939-4444
We’re Just a Phone Call Away Customer Service/ Physician Referral (925) 952-2887, option 1 Emergency Services Concord (925) 674-2333 Walnut Creek (925) 939-5800 Hospitals • John Muir Medical Center, Concord (925) 682-8200 • John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek (925) 939-3000 Key Centers and Services • Behavioral Health Center (925) 674-4100 or (800) 680-6555
• Breast Health Center (925) 947-3322 • Imaging (925) 952-2701 • MuirLab Client Service Department (925) 692-5600 or (800) 677-4525 • Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/ Rossmoor (925) 939-1220 • Outpatient Center, Brentwood (925) 308-8100 • Senior Services (925) 947-3300 • Women’s Health Center (925) 941-7900
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