Adventist HealthCare & You Magazine (Spring 2016)

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YOUR GUIDE TO H E A LT H Y L I V I N G SPRING 2016

New Mom,

NEW HIP Evelyn Schwartz of Rockville gave birth to her fourth child, then had joint replacement surgery months later—both at Shady Grove Medical Center PAGE 6

Adventist HealthCare Approved for New Washington Adventist Hospital White Oak facility set to open in 2019 page 5

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OPENING THOUGHTS

Exciting Times Adventist HealthCare continues to evolve to meet the changing health and wellness needs of the people we serve. Recent changes in healthcare delivery increased the importance of offering convenient outpatient services. To support this change, Adventist HealthCare has added two services to our system over the past year.

First, we will soon open two new Centra Care Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care centers in Germantown and Laurel. Our first center is currently open in Rockville. These centers expand access to convenient, on-demand care for minor illnesses and injuries.

Visit www.AdventistUrgentCare.com to learn more.

Also last year, an important long-term partner—Shady Grove Radiology—officially joined the Adventist HealthCare family. Imaging services are used to diagnose and treat many health conditions and play an increasingly important role in the delivery of quality care.

We believe this integration with Shady Grove Radiology’s six locations and comprehensive breast center will help us expand the breadth and depth of coordinated, comprehensive services we bring to the community.

More recent, the state of Maryland granted Adventist HealthCare permission to build a new Washington Adventist Hospital in White Oak while maintaining health services in Takoma Park. This imporShare with Us ... tant project addresses the need for new facilities in an your plans to get— accessible location and continued healthcare services for or stay—healthy the community around the existing campus.

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President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare Inc.: Terry Forde

COVER STORY

One Mom, Four Babies, A New Hip Evelyn Schwartz had joint replacement at the same place she delivered her children: Shady Grove Medical Center. PAGE 6

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Approach to Community Health Technology makes it easier for people to manage health conditions.

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Terry Forde President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare

Editorial Team: Thomas Grant, Marisa Lavine

Writers: Chantez Bailey, Adventist HealthCare Jenna Melton, Shanna Shady Grove Medical Center Muschik, Lydia Parris, Tina 9901 Medical Center Drive Sheesley, Clarencia Stephen Rockville, MD 20850 www.ShadyGroveAdventist Content Director: Hospital.com Matt Morgan President: John Sackett Production Technology Adventist HealthCare Director: Washington Mary Winters Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave. Senior Production Manager: Takoma Park, MD 20912 Laura Marlowe www.WashingtonAdventist Hospital.com President: Erik Wangsness

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That Gives Hope Washington Adventist Hospital offers a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery.

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New Outpatient Wellness Clinic Provides Community-Based Therapeutic Support

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or people who live with mental illness or need emotional support to cope with a traumatic life event, the Outpatient Wellness Clinic in Clarksburg can help build a path to recovery and mental wellness.

In the new clinic, which opened earlier this year, trained mental health professionals provide therapeutic care to those struggling with anxiety and stress, depression, grieving and loss, posttraumatic stress disorders and other mental health conditions. The clinic

offers mental health assessments, individual therapy and medication management, as well as a welcoming reception area and modern therapy rooms.

“The opening of the new Outpatient Wellness Clinic in Clarksburg increases access to mental health services in the upper Montgomery County community,” says Kevin Young, president of Adventist HealthCare Behavioral Health & Wellness Services.

The new clinic, which serves children and adults, is located at 22616 Gateway Center Drive in Clarksburg.

The Outpatient Wellness Clinic in Clarksburg provides therapeutic care to those struggling with mental health conditions.

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OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

To learn more about the clinic or to schedule an appointment, call 240-826-6000 or visit www.AdventistBH.com today.

Convenient Urgent Care for the Entire Family!

Now Open in Rockville!

• Cold & Flu • Sore Throats • Ear Aches • Stomach Aches • Breaks & Sprains • Cuts • Allergies

Walk in or make an online, no-wait reservation at AdventistUrgentCare.com

Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care

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750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

Coming Soon!

19825 Frederick Road Germantown, MD 20876

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14421 Baltimore Ave. Laurel, MD 20707

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GET IN CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH! Visit www.

AdventistHealthCare. com/YourHealth to take a FREE diabetes risk assessment—and share the results with your doctor.

Transitional care nurse manager Daniele Hill, RN, shows Michael Flowers how to use a glucometer to check his blood sugar levels.

A Transformed Approach to Community Health New program is making it easier to manage chronic health conditions

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dventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital’s telehealth program, which launched in May 2015, is transforming care delivery to help local patients remain healthy after their hospital stay.

To date, the program has reduced the number of return visits within 30 days to less than 5 percent of enrolled patients compared with a Maryland state average of 15 percent.

For Michael Flowers of Hyattsville, the program provided the continued support he needed to take control of his health. Flowers was unaware that he had any existing health problems until last May when he was taken to the Emergency Department at Washington Adventist Hospital after experiencing chest pain. His symptoms were later found to be caused by uncontrolled diabetes.

“When they found my blood sugar level to be 360, I almost passed out,” Flowers says.

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“My close friend died of diabetes. I kept thinking of him.”

According to Khanh Nguyen, MD, a primary care physician with Adventist HealthCare Adventist Medical Group: “Diabetes is diagnosed typically with a random glucose level greater than 200 milligrams per deciliter [mg/dL] or a fasting glucose level of greater than 126 on two separate occasions. At this level, individuals are at an increased risk for serious health issues including heart attack, stroke, amputation and vision loss.”

GOING HOME

Flowers spent four days in the hospital. Upon discharge, he was enrolled in the free telehealth program, funded by the Washington Adventist Hospital Foundation. He received a glucometer to measure his blood sugar levels, online diabetes and nutrition education, and support from

transitional care nurse manager Daniele Hill, RN. For 60 days, Flowers worked with Hill through a home visit and ongoing check-in calls. Hill helped Flowers develop a low-calorie diet and exercise plan and connected him with a primary care physician.

“I learned what foods to stay away from,” Flowers says. “If I had any questions, I could call my nurse. It was a huge help.”

GETTING RESULTS

At the end of the program, Flowers’ blood sugar level was below 130 mg/dL, and he lost weight.

“I have much more energy now,” Flowers says.

“I’m able to enjoy biking and basketball again and am no longer avoiding the stairs.”

Adds Hill, “His willingness to change really made the difference. It was amazing to see him go from a life-threatening blood sugar level to now living a normal life.”

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The new Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital is scheduled to open in White Oak in early 2019.

MAKING WAY for a New Washington Adventist Hospital Approved plan calls for a 170-bed facility in White Oak, plus key services in Takoma Park

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dventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital will begin work this spring on a replacement hospital in the White Oak section of Montgomery County. The project is part of the hospital’s long-standing plan to expand access to care in the region and includes keeping healthcare services on its current Takoma Park campus.

The new, 170-bed acute-care hospital and medical campus is on 48 acres at Plum Orchard Drive and Cherry Hill Road, along the border of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

It is near the U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters, which partners with the hospital on medical and scientific issues. The $331 million project is scheduled to open in early 2019.

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

Frances Phillips, a member of the commission who led the review of the hospital’s application, recommended approval of the plan in November.

The commission voted in favor in December.

“I conclude that, from a broad healthcare delivery system perspective, [Washington Adventist] plays a very important role in providing services to the residents of southeastern Montgomery County and western and northern portions of Prince George’s County,” Phillips wrote in her recommendation.

HOSPITAL SERVICES

The new facility will be located off major connecting roads with enhanced public transportation options, dramatically improving services for the community. The new location will feature: • Large, all-private patient rooms • Clinical areas sized, organized and located to improve efficiency

• Ample space on campus for outpatient services and physician offices • On-campus parking for staff, physicians, patients and visitors “This project means the region will have a thriving new hospital while also having access to key population health services in Takoma Park,” says Erik Wangsness, hospital president. “I want to thank the community supporters who have worked with us to expand access to care.”

The current campus will remain home to the 40-bed behavioral health unit, Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation and the Women’s Center clinic, which provides prenatal care and other services for low-income women. The location will also include: • An urgent care center • A federally qualified health center operated

by Community Clinic Inc. • Physician offices • Imaging, lab and other ancillary services

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GET INVOLVED IN YOUR NEW HOSPITAL

Visit www.OurCommunityTransformed.org to read more about plans for the new hospital and how you can help.

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CONSIDERING JOINT REPLACEMENT? Don’t let joint pain prevent you from living a full and active life. Visit www.

AdventistSGMC.com/ JointCenter to learn about the Joint Center at Shady Grove Medical Center.

When Rockville’s Evelyn Schwartz, a mom of four, could no longer bear the pain in her hip, she trusted the team at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center for her joint replacement.

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s Evelyn Schwartz carries her youngest daughter, Emilia, downstairs from a nap, you’d never guess that one of the mother’s hips is even newer than her 8-month-old.

Schwartz is steady and centered as her three older children dart about her Rockville home. Most important, she’s pain-free.

Schwartz noticed discomfort in her hip while giving birth to her oldest daughter, Cayla, at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in 2007. The pain was so severe, Schwartz says, at times it overshadowed her labor. An X-ray later showed osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that would require a hip replacement.

Schwartz delayed surgery to care for her expanding family. But the pain increased during her pregnancy with daughter Juliette, now 6, and she could no longer practice yoga or bend without hurting. While pregnant with son Ryker, now 3, she experienced unbearable pain. With Emilia on the way, Schwartz knew she had to act.

“There’s just never a good time,” the first-grade teacher says of the surgery. But she knew her maternity leave for Emilia might be a good opportunity. So just three months postpartum, Schwartz returned to Shady Grove Medical Center for a hip replacement.

FINALLY, IT’S TIME

Brett Hampton, MD, and the Shady Grove Medical Center specialized orthopedic team embraced the challenges of managing surgery for a new mom. Hydration was key as Schwartz pumped breast milk so she could resume nursing Emilia once her obstetrician, Gerald Renzi, MD, gave the go-ahead.

Surgery went smoothly and Schwartz returned home in two days with ongoing support from Shady Grove Medical Center’s care team. A certified lactation consultant checked in, and lead orthopedic nurse Judy Mardirossian made sure Schwartz and her husband, Michael, were prepared for the recovery process. “She has a whole

notebook, and I could easily follow it,” Schwartz says.

“I had questions, and she’d call back.”

HISTORY OF HEALTHCARE

The attention from the hospital team was wonderful, but this was not a surprise to Schwartz or her husband. They had great experiences delivering all four children at the Shady Grove Birth Center.

When Cayla, their first, arrived, the new parents appreciated practical instructions and support from the labor and delivery team, particularly when Schwartz’s birth plan didn’t go as planned. Each of the next three Schwartz children arrived with a different birth story, and each time the Shady Grove Medical Center team knew exactly how to handle the plot twists.

After Cayla’s birth, Schwartz took advantage of the BEST breastfeeding support group and bonded with other new moms in the Discovering Motherhood support group. “It got me through the first year of being a new parent,” she says.

The couple have also benefited from having a quality pediatric unit close to home. Right after his first birthday, Ryker spent time in the hospital with a serious case of pneumonia.

Schwartz still remembers how the nurses gave Ryker toys, access to a playroom and a special blanket.

“Anytime he needed something, they got it for him,” Michael says.

Two years later, Ryker is now breathing easy. Mom and dad breathe a bit easier, too, knowing that they have a hospital close by that can meet their family’s healthcare needs.

“It’s so helpful to know that if there’s an emergency, someone can take care of it,” Schwartz says. “I just feel like we’re in good hands.”

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SPECIALIZED, EXPERT CARE FOR MOM AND BABY Whether you are having your first baby or your fourth, the experienced Birth Center team at Shady Grove Medical Center will support you every step of the way. Visit www.ShadyGroveBaby.com to learn more.

Evelyn Schwartz used her latest maternity leave to make time for much-needed hip replacement surgery.

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Heart Care That Gives Hope Cardiologists use a minimally invasive technique to prolong life for people with faulty aortic valves

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cutting-edge cardiac procedure now available at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital offers hope and extends years of life for people suffering from a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve.

Potomac resident John Galanis, 83, was one of the first patients at Washington Adventist Hospital to benefit from a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in August 2015. This new alternative to open heart surgery treats severe aortic stenosis by replacing the diseased aortic valve through a minimally invasive approach.

JOHN’S URGENT NEED

Galanis, an investment business owner and active grandfather, was making the most out of his golden years while suffering from aortic stenosis for more than four years. As his condition progressed, he experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizzy spells and lack of stamina.

After a visit to his cardiologist, Rakesh Sahni, MD, Galanis was referred to Fayaz Shawl, MD, an interventional cardiologist and director of interventional cardiology at Washington Adventist Hospital.

“Severe aortic stenosis is a serious and life-threatening condition, which is why Mr. Galanis required an immediate intervention,” Dr. Sahni explains.

“Studies indicate that 50 percent of patients who do not receive an aortic valve replacement will not survive

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more than an average of two years after the onset of symptoms.”

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Visit www.TrustedHeartCare.com to watch a video about the benefits of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

HEART CARE TEAM SPRINGS TO ACTION

TAVR was chosen as the best course of action given Galanis’ age and vulnerable condition. “TAVR allows interventional cardiologists to replace the heart valve through a catheter rather than opening up the chest and completely removing the valve,” Dr. Shawl says. “The recovery period lasts a few days rather than a few weeks compared with traditional open heart surgery.”

Galanis says, “I didn’t feel a thing!

There was no pain anywhere.” He spent two nights at Washington Adventist Hospital.

Adds David Brill, MD, a cardiologist who has helped pioneer this new advancement at Washington Adventist Hospital: “TAVR prolongs life, helps eliminate the symptoms of aortic stenosis and allows patients to get back to active living.

We are proud to offer this revolutionary cardiac procedure that is extending life and improving the quality of life for patients who would otherwise not have any options.”

Galanis is back to his routine and is grateful for his heart care experience. “It was the best place I’ve ever been,” he says. “I have never received such great treatment from doctors or staff.”

John Galanis, of Potomac, chose transcatheter aortic valve replacement to treat a life-threatening narrowing of his heart’s aortic valve. “I didn’t feel a thing!” he says afterward. “There was no pain anywhere.”

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COULD YOU BENEFIT FROM A CLINICAL TRIAL? To learn more about the clinical trials offered through Adventist HealthCare’s cancer program, visit www.

AdventistHealthCare.com/ CancerTrials or contact Mikhail Kalnitskiy at Mikhail.

Kalnitskiy@USOncology.com or 240-826-2120.

Cancer Breakthroughs Near You Adventist HealthCare clinical trials offer local access to the latest cancer research

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linical trials involve the study of new, innovative treatments or strategies that may lead to prevention, earlier detection, better treatments or cures for conditions such as cancer. These studies are an essential step in determining the safety and efficacy of any new treatment, which is a requirement for Food and Drug Administration approval. In fact, all of today’s advanced cancer treatment options, tests and potential cures are only available because of the participation of clinical trial volunteers.

The cancer team at Adventist HealthCare recognizes the important role that clinical trials play in treating cancer. The expert on-site research team includes physicians and clinical research nurses as well as research associates

and assistants. At the Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center in Rockville and at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, patients and staff are involved with more than 65 studies each year.

In 2015, the cancer team enrolled participants in clinical research trials for 12 types of cancer.

By participating in Adventist’s state-ofthe-art clinical trials, patients receive access to promising new treatment options that would otherwise not be available. Adventist HealthCare is committed to bringing patients the latest in cancer research through groundbreaking clinical trials. In addition, the Adventist team recognizes and appreciates the invaluable contribution of clinical trial participants in cancer research and treatment efforts.

CANCER TRIALS

Adventist HealthCare’s cancer team currently offers access to clinical research for the following types of cancer: • Breast • Colorectal • Lung • Lymphoma • Multiple myeloma • Melanoma • Ovarian • Pancreas • Prostate • Renal • Solid tumor • Advanced transitional cell carcinoma

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Top: William “Bill” Scarry took his exercises seriously at Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

Inset: Scarry checks in with Shady Grove Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Andrew W. Bender, MD.

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on His Feet William “Bill” Scarry receives comprehensive rehabilitation following double knee replacement

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n avid runner and competitive athlete in high school, William “Bill” Scarry, 74, of McLean, Va., never thought twice about family hiking trips and loved playing football and other sports. In 2005, he immediately knew something was wrong when he noticed agonizing pain in both knees. Eventually, walking long distances and climbing stairs became a daily physical challenge for Scarry.

When the pain began, Scarry saw Andrew W. Bender, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee injuries. “[Bill] had slowly progressive bilateral knee pain,” Dr. Bender says. “There was equal disease in each knee, which subsequently limited his walking and endurance.” After living

with knee pain for 10 years, Scarry was comfortable following Dr. Bender’s recommendation for bilateral knee surgery in August 2015.

STARTING REHABILITATION

Two days after surgery at Shady Grove Medical Center, Scarry was transferred next door to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation (PH&R), an acute rehabilitation facility that holds national accreditations for quality services and programs.

Scarry spent 12 days at Adventist’s PH&R, receiving vigorous rehabilitation from an experienced clinical team of physicians, therapists and staff. “The continuous and consistent care was there—every hour on the hour there was a nurse who tended to me,” Scarry recalls. “The team looked out for me, and the nurses were always available to assist with any of my questions or concerns.”

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Learn more about our rehabilitation services at www.AdventistRehab.com, or call 240-864-6000 to schedule an evaluation.

Farhad Ostovari, Scarry’s physical therapist, worked with him daily to increase his range of motion in both knees. By the second day, Scarry was performing his exercises regularly and independently walking to build his physical strength and flexibility. “Bill would not take no for an answer,” Ostovari says. “He was doing his exercises religiously.”

PERSONALIZED RECOVERY PLANS

At PH&R, rehabilitation experts guide each patient through a personalized treatment program focused on increasing self-reliance and physical independence. Similar to Scarry’s rehabilitation program, most include a combination of therapies and activities to help the person improve physical mobility, regain daily living skills and prepare for re-entry into the community.

At its locations around Montgomery County, PH&R offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputations, orthopedic injuries and surgeries, sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, cardiopulmonary conditions and neurological disorders.

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CONNECT WITH US To learn more about the Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness, visit www.LourieCenter.org or call 301-984-4444.

Like most 8-year-olds, Aydan enjoys swinging, with a little help from his mom, Jenni Milton.

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Bright Futures Rockville’s Lourie Center improves the social and emotional health of young kids and their families

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ydan was just 1 and already the physical trauma and neglect he suffered during his early life left him unable to emotionally connect with others and caused him to react aggressively to touch. At 16 months, Aydan was removed from his home and placed in foster care in Silver Spring with Jenni Milton and her husband, Ben. Milton recalls Aydan having two moods: quiet and unresponsive, and irritable. “He would either avoid eye contact or show no interest in play,” Milton says, “or he would become easily agitated if I talked to him or held him.”

Recognizing that Aydan’s emotional and social challenges could limit his development, Milton sought help from the Lourie Center for

Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness, part of Adventist HealthCare. She enrolled Aydan in the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program, which is coordinated by Montgomery County Public Schools and staffed by Lourie Center therapists. While in the program, Aydan received the individualized care he needed as a toddler and began to show signs of progress.

At age 4, Aydan was accepted into the Lourie Center’s Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP).

“The TNP is a specialized preschool for children with emotional, social and behavioral challenges,” says Jimmy Venza, PhD, of the Lourie Center. The staff at the TNP is experienced in caring for children like Aydan who have post-traumatic stress disorder and attachment disorders.

After six months in the TNP, Milton noticed that Aydan was becoming less fearful of others, initiating play and beginning to establish trust.

Today, Aydan is a happy and energetic 8-yearold who is working to transition from the Lourie Center School to a mainstream classroom environment. Milton and her husband have now adopted Aydan and made him a permanent part

of their family. “He is a loving, caring and funny young boy,” Milton says. “He says ‘Mommy, I love you’ all the time and enjoys reading books.

“I am so grateful for the Lourie Center staff for their continued dedication to helping my son progress and live to his fullest potential,” Milton says.

Aydan has developed well in his years at the Lourie Center. “He says ‘Mommy, I love you’ all the time and enjoys reading books,” says his mom, Jenni Milton.

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LIVING HEALTHY

HEART HEALTH Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Treatment for Chest Pain Info: For an appointment, call the Center for Fitness and Health at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center at 240-826-6662 or Cardiac Rehab at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital at 301-891-6016 Cost: FREE Lifestyle Connections (NEW) For those who are eager to make lifestyle changes to lower their risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer and more.

Empower yourself with the information necessary to make informed decisions to better your health and enjoy support to maintain change.

When: Thursdays, April 14, May 12 and June 9, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC; call for location confirmation Heart to Heart Support Group For patients and families.

When: Thursdays, April 21, May 19 and June 16, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville

April-June 2016 Health and wellness classes, plus programs and activities for a healthy mind, body and spirit, brought to you by the Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness.

SGMC Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

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ACC Aquilino Cancer Center 9905 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

Mended Hearts Support Group For patients and families.

When: Sundays, April 10, May 8 and June 12, 4–6 p.m.

Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

The Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness offers classes at numerous locations within the community. Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar for additional class/event locations.

WAH Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park Free parking

AHC Adventist HealthCare 820 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg Free parking

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CLASS LOCATIONS

Women and Heart Disease Support Group For patients and families.

When: Thursdays, April 21, May 19 and June 16, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

APHR Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation 9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

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Classes Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations

FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Available at multiple locations throughout Montgomery County.

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096

Private Infant or Toddler Safety and CPR Classes Also Available Info: Call 800-642-0101 for details

Internal Cardiac Defibrillator and Pacemaker Discussion Group Group discussion for patients and the families of patients with these devices.

When: Monday, May 9, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Info: Call 240-826-6662

Gestational Diabetes Education This one-on-one consultation teaches women how to manage their blood glucose through proper nutrition, monitoring and exercise. This service is covered by most insurance carriers as “nutritional counseling.”

Some insurances require preauthorization, which you will get assistance in obtaining.

Info: Call Michele McBride at 301-315-3129 to request a consultation, or have your doctor fax a referral to 301-315-3135

Congestive Heart Failure Class and Discussion Group For patients and families.

When: Mondays, April 11 and June 13, 7–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville Info: Call 240-826-6662 For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

SUPPORT GROUPS • BEST Program: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness (SGMC and WAH) • Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club: Free mother-led breastfeeding support group held monthly in Montgomery County; moms encouraged to bring their babies, older children and supportive partners; free meal included • Hecho de Pecho—Madres Latinas Unidas para la Lactancia: Free mother-led

REGISTER TODAY Online registration and payment options are now available for some programs. Visit www.

AdventistHealthCare. com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for more information or to register.

breastfeeding support group held in Spanish; pregnant and breastfeeding Spanish-speaking mothers are welcome; free meals and giveaways included • Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role • Perinatal Loss Support Group: New support group run by an experienced perinatal loss specialist for those having experienced a loss related to pregnancy Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Different types of maternal and child health classes are available through Adventist HealthCare. Expecting families will receive expert advice, support and education before and after the birth of their babies. Classes include Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Grandparents Class, Fatherhood 101, and more. Online registration now available!

Info: Detailed descriptions and listings for locations are available by visiting www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or calling 800-542-5096

Lactation Services Lactation classes, consultation, breastpump sales and rentals, and breastfeeding support groups.

Info: Call 240-826-MOMS (6667) for SGMC or 301-891-4TLC (4852) for WAH Infant Safety and CPR A Family & Friends class that covers safety, CPR skills and choking management to be used for newborns to 1-year-olds.

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LIVING HEALTHY

JOINT HEALTH Joint Replacement Class Learn about the total hip or knee replacement procedure, hospital stay and rehabilitation program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.

When: First Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3 p.m.

Where: SGMC Cost: FREE Info: www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar

YOUTH HEALTH Multiple classes available, including BabySitting, Infant CPR, Home Alone (prepares 8- to 11-year-olds and their parents for times when children will spend brief periods alone at home), and more.

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar or call 800-542-5096

At Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital, cancer care navigation teams assist people living with cancer, their families and friends, and caregivers. The navigation teams consist of professionals who can provide guidance through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Info: Call 240-826-6297 (SGMC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH) to speak to a member of the cancer care navigation team

Look Good ... Feel Better Meet with other women living with cancer and a professional esthetician to learn makeup tips so you can put your “best face forward” during and after treatment for cancer. You’ll have fun and receive a “personal tool kit” to take home.

When: Monday, May 16, 10 a.m.–noon Where: WAH, Radiation Oncology Info: Call 301-891-5559 When: Wednesday, May 4, 6–8 p.m.

Where: ACC Info: Call 240-826-6297

Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Adventist HealthCare partners with the Montgomery County Health Department to offer this FREE, lifesaving screening.

Info: Call 301-315-3507 to see whether you are eligible

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Montgomery County Cancer Crusade Coalition Monthly meeting to discuss community needs for cancer screenings.

Info: Call 301-315-3507 for meeting dates and times SUPPORT GROUPS • All cancers (ACC) • Breast cancer (ACC) • Caregivers (ACC) • Thyroid cancer (ACC) • Women’s lifestyle (WAH) Info: For dates, times and locations, call 240-826-6297 (ACC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH)

NEUROSCIENCES Community Aphasia Group A support group for those with aphasia.

Cost: $140 for six-week series Info: Contact Sandi Lancaster at 240-864-6033 or slancas2@AdventistHealthCare.com SUPPORT GROUPS • Brain injury • Stroke • Spinal cord injury Info: For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

HEALTH MAINTENANCE Diabetes Outpatient Education Programs This comprehensive, three-class series will help you learn how to better manage your diabetes with tips on self-care, eating right and more. Covered by most health insurances. Call your carrier to verify your coverage. A physician’s referral is required.

When: Monthly on consecutive Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.

Where: SGMC Info: 301-315-3129 When: Day and evening classes available Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 350 Info: 301-891-6105

Prediabetes Class Learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes in this one-day, 2½-hour class.

When: Last Thursday of every other month (beginning January 2016), 5–7:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/ Calendar to register for these FREE classes Nutrition Counseling Individual appointments and group sessions with a registered dietitian for management of high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol

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levels, diabetes and prediabetes, digestive problems, food allergies and other diagnoses.

Nutrition counseling, or medical nutrition therapy, is a benefit covered by many health insurances. We will verify that your insurance plan covers the cost of nutrition counseling prior to your initial appointment.

When: By appointment, Monday through Friday Where: Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Office, Washington Adventist Hospital, Professional Building, 7610 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park Info: Call 301-891-6105 to schedule an appointment

Info: Ongoing series, open to all; call 240-826-5278 for room location and to register

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Free group sessions open to anyone with diabetes or prediabetes.

When: First Tuesday of each month, 6–7 p.m.

Where: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office, Suite 350 Info: Call 301-891-6105 to RSVP

Adventist HealthCare recognizes the specialized health needs of our community’s senior population. FREE monthly lectures cover a wide variety of timely health topics for seniors, in addition to health screenings and personal consultations. For additional information, dates, locations and times, call 240-777-4999.

Diabetes Self-Management Program: “Stanford Model” This six-week program is offered to community members living with diabetes or taking care of someone living with diabetes.

Program sessions will be conducted by a pair of specially trained facilitators and will be 2½ hours in length.

Cost: FREE When: Beginning in January Where: To be determined Info: Call Michele McBride at 301-315-3129

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Eat Well for Health Monthly healthy-cooking classes with demonstration by executive systems chef Randall Smith.

Cost: FREE but registration is required When: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Where: Aquilino Cancer Center, Iris Room Info: 240-826-6297; parking will be validated When: Third Wednesday of each month, 6–7 p.m.

Where: WAH, Cafeteria Info: 301-891-6105

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars When: Monthly on the first Thursday, 6:30– 8:30 p.m.; second and fourth Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.; and fourth Sunday, 5–7 p.m.

Where: SGMC Cost: FREE

Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group When: First four Thursdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC Sycamore Conference Room Cost: FREE Info: Open to all; registration not required; call 240-826-5278 for room location and to register

SENIORS’ HEALTH

SUPPORT GROUPS Grief Adventist HealthCare’s Mission Integration and Spiritual Care Department offers compassionate help and hope to the community with FREE, specialized grief support groups held in a safe, nurturing environment.

Where: SGMC Info: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 240-826-6112 or email jmufuh@Adventist HealthCare.com for more information and to register Where: WAH Info: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 301-891-5265 for more information

CPR & FIRST AID CLASSES The Center of Resuscitation Excellence offers convenient CPR and first aid courses at various times and locations. For course schedules, locations and registration, visit www.AdventistLifeSupport.com or call 240-826-CORE (2673).

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): All Ages CPR and AED Certification This American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED program is designed for anyone in the community who wants to learn how to perform CPR on all ages.

All class material is included, along with two-year certification card.

When: Saturdays, April 2, May 14 and June 4, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC Info: For additional information, dates, locations and times, visit www.Adventist HealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

Others Adventist HealthCare offers many FREE support groups for patients and their loved ones. Ongoing support groups are currently available on the following health topics.

• Amputee • Sickle cell anemia • Narcotics • Diabetes • Alcoholics Anonymous

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): Basic First Aid Class OSHA-approved first aid certification for construction workers, teachers, scout leaders, security guards, lifeguards and those who want to help in the community with emergencies and disasters. Twoyear certification.

When: Saturday, April 2, 3–5 p.m.; and Tuesdays, May 10 and June 7, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Where: SGMC

For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealth Care.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

For additional information, including dates, locations and times, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

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If you would also like to support our ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing by helping build the new Washington Adventist Hospital in White Oak, please visit

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