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Miracles and Milestones: 100 Days in EvergreenHealth’s NICU Page 4 Collaborative Cancer Care: Halvorson Cancer Center & Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Page 8 Journey to a Better Life: EvergreenHealth Weight Loss & Bariatric Care Page 10
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Serving our community with high-quality, personalized care and service for nearly 50 years. Winter 2021
Message from the CEO Dear Friends and Neighbors of EvergreenHealth, In many ways these past few months have been even more challenging than the early days of the pandemic. The “5th Wave” of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant has tested our patience and resilience as we looked expectantly to the end of this pandemic. As 2021 comes to an end, we reflect on the lessons learned of enduring yet another year of the virus. The negative effect of isolation and the importance of connecting with others are clear examples. At EvergreenHealth, we’ve seen first-hand many of the physical and behavioral health challenges that result from people not staying connected with family, friends, co-workers and even their health care providers. We’ve also seen how connecting and collaborating with a care team can be essential to maintaining or restoring your good health. In this issue of Monitor, we share a story of a healthy and vibrant 3-year-old who was born prematurely at 29 weeks, weighing less than a pound. You’ll also learn how the collaboration between EvergreenHealth and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance provides state-of-the-art, holistic cancer care to our local community and beyond. And, you will learn how working with a talented, multi-specialty team, such as the EvergreenHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Care Clinic, can assist you in accomplishing your health and wellness goals.
EvergreenHealth received an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group, placing our health system among Washington’s top hospitals for safety and quality. Additionally, a publication evaluating quality and cost of care ranked EvergreenHealth #2 in the nation for providing best value to its patients. Without the connection and collaboration between our staff, physicians, volunteers and patients and their families, recognitions such as these would not be possible. During this holiday season, please reflect on the importance of staying connected and collaborating in your own life. Working together and building relationships supports us in the present and provides hope for the future. Here’s to making 2022 a healthier and happier year, and perhaps, may it be so, an end to this pandemic! Gratefully,
Jeff Tomlin, MD EvergreenHealth Chief Executive Officer
Throughout this year, we’ve remained committed to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care and service, and we are proud to share recent awards for this work. Healthgrades recognized EvergreenHealth as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in five specialty areas. For the third year in a row,
We invite your feedback and questions. Contact us at patientrep@evergreenhealth.com
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Jason Wood, MBA, MS Chief Information Officer at EvergreenHealth
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Over the last year-and-a-half, the world has often felt physically distant. Yet people everywhere—and certainly those in our broader EvergreenHealth community—have demonstrated remarkable resilience in our ability to collaborate and stay connected. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we, like most other health care providers across the globe, rapidly expanded our telehealth capabilities to effectively transition in-person health care appointments to a virtual setting. The quick pivot to virtual care not only protected the health safety of our patients and providers alike, but it also ensured that our patients didn’t delay important preventive care, health care screenings and chronic care management. As a result, as we resume in-person visits, we are seeing positive outcomes from those patients who were able to stay on track with their care. At EvergreenHealth, our goal is to continue expanding access to quality health care by developing technology solutions that offer a seamless, integrated experience for patients and families across our health system. While shifting the traditional health care experience to an online setting was a critical move in ensuring continuity of care, we also recognize the opportunity to develop new, more innovative models that mirror the ways we all interact with digital tools in our daily lives. One of the projects we’re working on in that vein is an upcoming move to Epic’s electronic health record platform. The technology that powers the way we share personal health information is as robust as ever, and we’re looking forward to rolling out new tools that simplify the way patients interact with their care team and manage their medical record. As you’ll read in this issue of Monitor, we believe health care connects us all—it brings families together and strengthens partnerships between patients and their providers. This issue features the story of a 107-year-old EvergreenHealth patient who continues to stay connected with her family thanks to compassionate hospice care. You’ll also learn how our health system’s collaborative, continuity of care helped a Weight Loss and Bariatric Care patient successfully lose a life-saving amount of weight and regain her quality of life.
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Miracles and Milestones: 100 Days in EvergreenHealth’s NICU
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We’re grateful for our connection to you, our community. Whether you and your family are seeing your physician in-person or hopping onto a convenient virtual appointment this cold and flu season, we thank you for continuing to trust EvergreenHealth to deliver reliable, safe and the highest quality care and service.
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Miracles & Milestones: After 100 Days in EvergreenHealth’s NICU, Woodinville family has much to celebrate A culture of collaboration across the health system’s Women’s and Children’s Services helped Hattie Burkland thrive Mid-morning on October 1, 2018, Hoogs’ physician noticed that that her baby’s heart rate had decelerated. The team quickly decided to deliver the baby via emergency C-section. At 12:27 p.m—just 30 minutes after her last ultrasound picture—Hattie was born at 29 weeks gestation, weighing less than a pound at only 15 ounces (425 grams). “We were so lucky,” Hoogs shared. “There were so many things that could have gone wrong; the statistics were against us. Our care team saved Hattie’s life.” Hattie was immediately admitted to EvergreenHealth’s NICU, marking the start of a long and uncertain journey, but one filled with hope that she would grow and develop despite the odds.
Elizabeth Hoogs with daughter Hattie, EvergreenHealth Women's & Children's care patients
It was early in Elizabeth Hoogs’ pregnancy when she and her family learned that their newest family member—who hadn’t yet arrived—wasn’t growing properly. At 16 weeks along, her care team identified a rare complication—the baby wasn’t receiving enough blood from the placenta, which was inhibiting her baby’s growth. Though the news was concerning, Hoogs closely followed her doctors’ recommendations with the hope of making it to 28 weeks—a milestone that would indicate her newborn baby could survive, even if she delivered prematurely. Miraculously, they made it and Hoogs was admitted for bed rest and fetal monitoring in the antepartum unit of EvergreenHealth’s Family Maternity Center.
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Hoogs and her husband spent as many hours as possible with Hattie in the NICU while also balancing their careers and care for their two-year-old son. When they couldn’t be there, they put their trust in the care team at EvergreenHealth. After 100 days in the NICU, the Burkland/Hoogs family joyously brought a 5-pound baby Hattie home in January 2019. Today, Hattie’s development is on track, and she recently celebrated her third birthday.
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Designed with Future Families in Mind: Construction Begins on Women’s & Children’s Units Upgrades to the Family Maternity Center, NICU and Pediatrics Unit began in July 2021 Earlier this year, EvergreenHealth began a multi-phase renovation and construction project for Women’s and Children’s Services that will bring updates to the Family Maternity Center, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Pediatrics Unit. The renovations will integrate thoughtful enhancements to each unit, all designed with experienced patient and provider input that keeps families’ safety and comfort top of mind, while also introducing new efficiencies for providers and staff.
Architectural rendering of the new Family Maternity Center
Some of the newest renovations, which are slated to be complete by early 2023 include: Family Maternity Center
Ensuring Your Comfort For families welcoming new babies during our construction phases, rest assured our family-centered approach to your care will continue to prioritize your comfort. Our crews are keeping disruptions to a minimum and your care team will help ensure your experience reflects your wishes.
• Enhancing the function and flow within labor rooms and across the unit • Improving the safety for infant resuscitation within labor rooms • Building a new Obstetrical Emergency Department • Improving entry and welcome areas for patients • Adding staff and provider charting areas at the ends of each wing • Creating a multi-disciplinary workspace • Relocating and adding designated rooms for postpartum and antepartum patients • Establishing an educational space for families and staff
NICU & Pediatrics Unit • Improving function and aesthetics throughout the unit • Expanding the NICU with additional rooms and more space • Creating a multi-disciplinary workspace • Adding a quiet “meditative” space for families and staff
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107-Year-Old Longtime Kirkland Resident Shares Secrets to Longevity EvergreenHealth Home Health and Hospice patient Lillian Nesheim continues to embrace each new day
If you ask Lillian, she attributes her enduring stamina to good genes thanks to her Finnish background, and a positive outlook rooted in kindness, peace of mind and having a sense of humor. “I don’t let things bother me,” Lillian says.
Lillian Nesheim, EvergreenHealth Hospice Care patient
The year was 1914. Woodrow Wilson was president, the Ford Model T was poised for mass production and the Spanish flu pandemic was just a few years out on the horizon. And in Sedro Wooley, Washington, Lillian Nesheim was born. Today at 107 years young, Lillian continues to live a full life and her longevity serves as an inspiration to many.
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“She just has a zest for life,” describes Sue Costello, her daughter-in-law of 57 years. According to Lillian’s family, despite her super-centenarian status, and a broken hip she suffered at age 103 that has caused her to rely on a wheelchair to get around, her health is remarkable and she looks forward to each new day.
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After spending her early years in Skagit Valley and West Seattle, Lillian landed in Kirkland as a newlywed and spent the next several decades raising two sons. Today, she is “Grandma” to four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ever the independent woman, Lilian’s later years were spent traveling, and she lived on her own until age 100. When she moved to an assisted living community, Lillian shared a deep conversation with a family friend that left her embracing her spirituality in profound and meaningful ways. “We saw an incredible difference in her after that,” her son Mike Costello describes. “You could just see a peaceful change in her countenance.” Since then, Lillian has lived comfortably, under EvergreenHealth Home Hospice care—although she does so well at times she doesn’t qualify to be on hospice—at the Crystal Ridge Adult Family Home in Edmonds.
“We all want a legacy of making a difference in people’s lives,” Sue Costello shared. “Lillian has a chance to inspire others with her strength and positivity. She really is wonderful.”
A Bucket List Wish Fulfilled Lillian Nesheim at her 107th birthday party television appearance
When Lillian Nesheim’s birthday was approaching earlier this year, she shared an unexpected wish. She wanted to celebrate her longevity and inspire others through the magic of television. The request came as a surprise to her family. As a girl, she went out of her way to avoid posing for family photos. So, when she asked to be on local TV as a bucket list birthday wish, those around her were eager to make it happen. Lillian’s EvergreenHealth care team, along with Crystal Ridge Adult Family Home and Seattle’s KING-TV were eager to make it happen, too. On July 15, 2021, Lillian was featured on KING 5 News with a segment dedicated to her 107th birthday celebration. Her hair was coiffed, nails painted, and she proudly donned a birthday tiara just for the occasion. To watch the heart-warming segment, visit www.bit.ly/3wheQ9Y.
EvergreenHealth Home Care As one of the largest providers of hospice and home health in the Northwest, EvergreenHealth Home Care cares for thousands of patients and families across King and Snohomish Counties with compassionate end-of-life care. In addition to serving patients and families from EvergreenHealth’s freestanding Gene & Irene Wockner Hospice Care Center, home care nurses, social workers and therapists safely care for individuals in home-based settings, as well spanning south Seattle to Everett and beyond.
“So many people associate hospice with dying but hospice is about living and celebrating life.” Cheryl Medawattage, Executive Director, EvergreenHealth Hospice Home Care
EvergreenHealth Home Health & Hospice was named Employer of the Year by the Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses Association. Join our team at evergreenhealth.com/join-home-care.
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Collaborative Cancer Care The Halvorson Cancer Center combines innovation and clinical expertise from EvergreenHealth and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance all in one convenient location When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want the best possible care, the latest technology and a team of compassionate experts. That’s one of the many reasons why nearly a decade ago EvergreenHealth and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) developed a partnership to bring personalized care to patients on the Eastside at the Halvorson Cancer Center on EvergreenHealth’s Kirkland campus. “Through its affiliation with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Halvorson Cancer Center at EvergreenHealth is a premier regional institution. The collaboration between our care teams and scientists offer patients and their families outstanding patient care in a healing and compassionate environment. As an affiliate of one of the nation’s National Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Cancer Centers, our patients have access to state-of-the-art science and current research, and are supported by some of the best cancer care providers in the region.” Michael Hunter, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, EvergreenHealth Cancer Care
The forward-thinking partnership was established to extend high-quality care through innovative collaboration between two like-minded organizations. At EvergreenHealth, patients find a commitment to innovation, personalized care and a reputation for the highest standards for quality and safety. SCCA complements the health system by bringing together skilled providers and scientists across their alliance partners to combine leading-edge research and exceptional clinical care focused on delivering the best patient outcomes. At the Halvorson Cancer Center, cancer specialists from EvergreenHealth and SCCA collaborate in developing care plans to achieve optimal outcomes through a range of treatments and services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, combination therapies, surgery, palliative care, rehab, cancer risk assessments, genetic testing and supportive care. The center also offers increased convenience with its all-in-one location, free covered parking and easy, direct access to an environment that promotes healing.
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EvergreenHealth and SCCA’s partnership provides patients and their families access to: • Personalized nurse navigation through care • One-of-a-kind clinical trials and research • Nutrition consultation • Patient classes, events and support groups through Cancer Lifeline • Palliative medicine services • Social work services
Did you know? The Halvorson Cancer Center was recently named among the top 5% of hospitals and health systems across the nation in patient experience in Radiation Oncology by Press Ganey. To learn more about cancer care services at the Halvorson Cancer Care Center, visit www. evergreenhealth.com/healthservices/cancer-care. “I loved coming to EvergreenHealth for my cancer treatments. I was very well taken care of and really appreciated how compassionate and friendly every single person that I came across was. LOVE the whole staff!”
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The Right Level of Care at the Right Time EvergreenHealth’s tips for knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care We’ve all been there. You’re cutting vegetables for dinner and accidentally nick the tip of your finger. Or your son wakes up with a 102-degree fever and a pain on his right side. You know it’s important to seek medical care for you and your family, but with a range of choices and levels of care— from same-day primary care appointments to after-hours urgent care or a trip to the emergency department—it can be challenging to decide which option is most appropriate, especially in the heat of the moment. Here are some quick tips to reference this cold and flu season and beyond. Head to the emergency department or call 911 if someone is experiencing: • • • • • • • •
Chest pain Difficulty breathing Signs of stroke Head injuries or trauma Severe bleeding Loss of vision Severe burns Broken bones
Still unsure which level of care is right for you and your family? EvergreenHealth’s free Nurse Navigator & Healthline offers the community 24/7 access to nurse triage and consulting services. Registered nurses offer home care information and can help you decide if you need to seek urgent care or emergency care. Call 425.899.3000 and press 2 at the prompt, day or night.
Could it be COVID-19?
Urgent care is the best option if someone is experiencing: • Allergies or mild asthma • Sore throat • Cold and flu symptoms • Insect or minor animal bite • Headache • Earache • First-degree burn • Strains and sprains
The symptoms associated with COVID-19 are wide ranging and they can be mild or severe. If you’re sick and have any of the following symptoms, call your primary care provider. They’ll provide instructions for safely getting tested, along with next steps for treatment. • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea
Want to skip the wait and see a provider from the comfort of your home? Virtual care is available across almost all practices and specialties, including urgent care. In fact, virtual urgent care wait times are typically shorter than in-person clinics. If you need diagnostic testing, including COVID-19 tests, X-rays or blood tests, you’re able to visit any EvergreenHealth urgent care location and complete your tests immediately. Learn more by visiting www.evergreenhealth.com/healthservices/urgent-care/virtual-urgent-care. Winter 2021
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Journey to a Better Life EvergreenHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Care patient, Charlotte, has lost 148 pounds thanks to collaboration and an open mind EvergreenHealth Weight Loss & Bariatric Care
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For most of her life, Charlotte never struggled with her weight. It wasn’t until her late 20s after experiencing difficult fertility issues that rapid weight gain, despite her best efforts to manage it, began to significantly impact her life—and her health. Though she didn’t know it at the time, Charlotte had developed metabolic disease, which affects the body’s ability to store and use energy reserves. Her weight gain was contributing to several chronic health complications and after multiple trips to the hospital, she knew it was time to seek expert care. At the encouragement of a compassionate nurse on her pulmonary care team, she made an appointment with EvergreenHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Care and soon met Dr. Sonia
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Hans, a triple board-certified provider in endocrinology and obesity medicine in the practice. The two began working together and over the course of the next year, they optimized her weight management by focusing on nutrition, physical activities that would accommodate mobility issues and overall wellness aimed at addressing mental health and the emotional toll of obesity. But Charlotte was still struggling to lose weight. In many cases, bariatric surgery is a safe and effective tool to support patients’ weight loss journey—though only 1% of patients who are eligible decide to pursue the procedure, according to EvergreenHealth bariatric surgeon Dr. John Dockins.
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“Bariatric surgery is a tool to maximize the work that patients like Charlotte are putting in to living a healthy lifestyle. The real work is what she does every day by continuing to prioritize her nutrition, staying committed to physical activity and making sure she’s mentally healthy, too,” Dr. Dockins said. “I am so impressed with her journey.” Charlotte decided to pursue surgery in March 2021 and today, she’s down 148 pounds from her heaviest weight, and has reduced or discontinued most medications she was taking daily. She says she’s never been healthier.
John Dockins, MD, EvergreenHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Care
“If it weren’t for Dr. Hans and Dr. Dockins, I wouldn’t be here today,” Charlotte shared. “Now, whenever I struggle, my physicians, my nutritionist Christina and the whole team help me with whatever I need. They are my number one advocates, and I can’t say enough great things about them.” Now, Charlotte connects with patients who are considering bariatric surgery, as she is passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding weight loss to help others live their healthiest life. “I always thought bariatric surgery was the easy way out, but it isn’t. It was the right way out,” Charlotte said.
EvergreenHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Care offers three pathways to help patients lose weight, keep it off and improve their quality of life. 1. Healthiest Best Weight Loss Program: Meet with a dietitian who will help you establish dietary, lifestyle and wellness goals through motivational coaching, individualized food planning and wellness opportunities. 2. Physician Partnered Weight Loss Program: Work directly with an endocrinologist specialized in obesity medicine who will perform a metabolic evaluation and work with the dietitian team to determine when or if weight loss medication is appropriate in addition to improving nutrition, increasing activity and working through behavior modifications. 3.
Bariatric Surgery Program: In addition to the above programs, bariatric surgery is another proven treatment for those with advanced metabolic disease or those unable to maintain weight loss due to medical and physiological factors.
Did you know? EvergreenHealth’s Weight Loss and Bariatric Care program is one of only 31 programs in the nation that has met the highest standards for safety and quality care. It is an accredited Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualifications by the American College of Surgeons and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. To learn more about weight management at EvergreenHealth, visit www. evergreenhealth.com/healthservices/weight-management.
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Connecting the Community to Vital Care The Lee Johnson Family Intensive Care Unit is open to patients and their families Once a blank canvas, EvergreenHealth’s newly constructed intensive care unit (ICU) opened its doors to patients and their families on July 15. The new ICU, named for its benefactor the Lee Johnson Family, has enabled the health system to continue serving patients and their family members with the highest quality care and service from a stateof-the-art unit that combines the latest health care technology, thoughtful design and inclusive functionality in the most advanced healing environment.
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Conveniently Located
The 22,000-square-foot, 20-bed ICU is located on the third floor of the Silver Tower on the Kirkland campus and relocates the unit from the oldest part of the hospital to a newer, more convenient and efficient location. By situating the new ICU closer to other clinical specialties and amenities, it eases the experience for patients and their families during their time of need.
Built for the Future
The new ICU’s state-of-the-art technology includes upgraded equipment and innovative technology in an environment that best supports patient care and outcomes. The unit’s design allows for structural flexibility that promotes the future integration of new systems, upgraded medical equipment and technological innovations as they emerge, meaning the unit can plan for the future without requiring additional renovations.
Thoughtful, Inclusive Spaces Importantly, the Lee Johnson Family ICU was designed to create intentional spaces within patient rooms, and across the unit, that help families feel welcome and included in their loved one’s care. The unit also houses private consultation rooms for families to gather as a group, seek solitude or talk with their clinical team.
Enhanced Patient Safety
EvergreenHealth Lee Johnson Family Intensive Care Unit
The ICU integrates important features that allow the clinical team to provide the safest care and service. It allows clinical staff to administer dialysis, when necessary, and offers staff ceiling lifts to support and help patients that cannot move independently. Each nurse station is now equipped with monitors and a visible line of sight to each patient.
With Heartfelt Gratitude Donors from the 2020 Evergreen Gala along with community supporters, including Christopher and Margery Yetman, the Chinese Community Alliance and Emerald Heights, were instrumental in providing this continued environment for safe, familycentered medical care as our community continues to grows. Our sincerest thanks to those who helped fund the equipment and technology needed to build EvergreenHealth's ICU of the future!
Recognized for Excellence in Critical Care Healthgrades recently recognized EvergreenHealth’s Critical Care team’s performance as among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for the 8th consecutive year.
Gratitude From Our Patients and Families “Every single nurse, nurse helper, doctor, nutritionist, housekeeper and staff member… Thank you very, very much for your lifegiving support.” “Our father was admitted for COVID to the ICU for treatment. The staff extended extraordinary support and assistance so that the rest of Dad’s family could be assured he was receiving the best possible care. We particularly appreciated the extra time given to be with our Dad and providing the BlueJeans video conferencing so that all his family could be 'with’ him. It was so meaningful to him to see his children (and spouses), grandchildren and great-grandchild all on one screen, able to speak with him, share stories and reminisce before he passed away. We are forever grateful to all who made his last days as good as they could be.”
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Welcoming New Providers Physicians and providers employed by the health system are part of EvergreenHealth Medical Group (EHMG), a dedicated group of primary care doctors and specialists who provide the highest quality of evidencebased care and exceptional, tailored service rooted in a culture of collaboration. This year, EvergreenHealth has welcomed 35 new providers to EHMG who share in the team’s philosophy of partnering with patients and one another to understand health care needs and goals while focusing on preserving and enhancing their good health.
Jillian Walsh, CNM EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care
Jillian Walsh is a board-certified midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner who specializes in low- to medium-risk prenatal care, labor and delivery, annual exams, screening and treatment of infections and hormonal and hormonefree methods of birth control. She seeks to empower patients by listening to their goals and providing them with education, so they can make informed decisions that promote their personalized, overall health.
Andrew Thurman, MD EvergreenHealth Primary Care, Monroe
Dr. Thurman was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after his grandmother was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease when he was a child. Today, he brings more than 20 years of expertise in primary care and specializes in family medicine. Particularly, he focuses on wellness exams, diabetes management, hypertension and typical family health issues.
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Avi Goodman, MD EvergreenHealth Orthopedic Care
Dr. Goodman is fellowship-trained in both hand and upper extremity surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery. He specializes in nerve compression, arthritis, fractures, ligament tears and instability, tendon repairs and all other issues from arm to fingertip. Dr. Goodman focuses on providing patientcentered care and listens to patients so he can better understand their symptoms and health care needs. Alicia Stone-Zipse, DO EvergreenHealth Obstetrics & Gynecology Care
Dr. Stone-Zipse provides the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care and offers a holistic approach, caring for both the physical and mental well-being of her patients. She wants her patients to leave her office feeling educated, with the tools to make the best decisions about their health. Jason Poon, MD EvergreenHealth Multiple Sclerosis Center
Dr. Poon is a neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis fellowship-trained and neurology board-certified physician who specializes in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and other illnesses of the central nervous system. Dr. Poon takes pride in partnering with his patients to help them make decisions that facilitate living their healthiest best. He is supported by a team of nurses and social workers within our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center, which is recognized as a Partner in MS Care by the National MS Society.
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Adesh Vohora, MD EvergreenHealth Primary Care Lakeshore, Totem Lake
Dr. Vohora is board-certified in family medicine and comes to EvergreenHealth with a breadth of knowledge in hypertension, diabetes, depression, arthritis, skin conditions and back pain. He believes that communication is one of the most important components when building a strong and healthy partnership between patients and their physicians. Scott Cuthbert, DO EvergreenHealth Primary Care, Monroe
Dr. Cuthbert is board-certified in family medicine and comes to EvergreenHealth with a breadth of knowledge in osteopathic medicine, diabetes, women’s and men’s health, gastrointestinal issues and insomnia. Dr. Cuthbert’s care philosophy is rooted in his approach to treat each patient holistically and provide alternative methods to care for patients based upon their needs and desires. Sahar Khalaj, DO EvergreenHealth Internal Medicine + Primary Care
Dr. Khalaj speaks both Farsi and English and specializes in providing acute, chronic and wellness care for adult patients. She partners with individuals to help them manage chronic diseases, while also helping patients with preventive medicine.
Rohan Hattiangadi, MD EvergreenHealth Women’s Specialty Care, Gynecology
Dr. Hattiangadi is a boardcertified OB/GYN who has completed specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, robotassisted surgery with the DaVinci robot and vaginal surgery. He believes it’s imperative to approach each patient visit as an opportunity to listen to them and offer education in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Bryce Kirkman, DO EvergreenHealth Sport & Spine
As a multi-sport athlete growing up and now a weekend warrior, Dr. Kirkman was inspired to pursue medicine because of his amazement with the human body. He is an EvergreenHealth fellowship-trained physician and brings experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal and spine injuries with nonoperative strategies.
Looking for a provider or specialist? Visit www.evergreenhealth. com/find-a-doctor to learn more about EvergreenHealth Medical Group providers, read reviews, and schedule an appointment. Or, call EvergreenHealth’s Healthline at 425.899.3000 and the team of nurse navigators will be happy to provide a referral.
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Due to COVID-19, many classes are being held virtually in lieu of an in-person format. Please call the EvergreenHealth Nurse Navigator & Healthline at 425.899.3000 or visit www.evergreenhealth.com/classes-events for help with questions about a specific class. For your convenience, you may register and pay for classes 24/7 online at www.evergreenhealth.com/classes-events. You may also call the EvergreenHealth Nurse Navigator & Healthline at 425.899.3000, Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Refunds and rescheduling will only be given for cancellations two business days prior to the class. Let us know if you need special accommodations to participate. FREE SEMINARS
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Achilles Tendon Disorders Join us as Dr. Lallas leads a discussion on the wide range of Achilles tendon disorders that can occur with activities, age and injury and common treatment options for Achilles tendon disorders. This will be held on January 26, 2022, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Type 2 Diabetes Support Group Contact Healthline for virtual and in-person options. The inperson group meets every first Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Advance Care Planning Workshop This workshop offers facilitated conversations that help you reflect on values, choose a health care agent if you suddenly became ill, explore goals for treatment and take the first steps towards completing an advance directive. Contact Healthline to receive the virtual link. Fall Prevention: Take Action! This call offers information about strategies for staying safe, active and independent. Falls are quite common in adults ages 65 and older but fortunately, they are preventable. You can also watch previously recorded classes here: www.evergreenhealth. com/balance-fall-prevention. Bariatric Care Support Group To join this support group, email: WLBCSupportGroup@ evergreenhealthcare.org to be added to the list to receive the monthly invite. Meetings are held every fourth Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid This seminar helps you assist a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. King County residents 18 years or older are invited to attend. WELLNESS & HEALTHY LIVING Yin Yoga Class Yin is a mindful style of yoga that uses longer holds to access the fascia and connective tissue in the body. Class is held on January 17, 2022, noon1:00 p.m. Methods of Relaxation Join Dr. June Kloubec from Bastyr University to learn several relaxation strategies that you can use at work, at home or on the go. Offered in January 2022. Melt Away Tension with Acupressure Nutrition & Eye Care Research is showing a link between good nutrition and maintaining healthy eyes. Learn what nutrients may help prevent, or at least slow the progress of, age-related vision loss caused by conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. March 16, 2022, noon-1 p.m.
WELLNESS & HEALTHY LIVING CONTINUED Eating to Live! Whether your goal is to manage your weight or increase energy, vitality and stamina, this class is for you. Offered in February 2022. SENIOR HEALTH CLASSES In addition to the classes offered at EvergreenHealth Medical Center, we offer classes and health screenings at other convenient community locations. Visit www.evergreenhealth.com/ classes-events for class schedules and locations. Aging and Your Skin How your skin ages depends on a variety of factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and other personal habits. Learn what changes can happen, factors and various treatment and care options. Why Am I Fatigued? Fatigue is not normal and can be caused by a variety of factors. Learn how to stop your fatigue. Chair Yoga
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Women Living with Parkinson’s Contact T. Crandall, MSW at tccrandall@ evergreenhealthcare.org or 425.899.5383, with questions and for location information. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns in-person sessions are limited to five people. All sessions are available via webcast to accommodate remote participants. Neuro-Nutrition Class Information and support for stroke survivors and their care partners. For more information, contact stroke@ evergreenhealth.com. From-The-Ground-Up Strength and Flexibility Geared toward those with neurological challenges including MS, Parkinson’s, and post-stroke recovery, this weekly mat-oriented class focuses on strength of arms, legs, core and some balance exercises. Please contact Healthline for information.
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Living Well After Stroke Contact stroke@ evergreenhealth.com
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Evergreen Men's Parkinson’s Support Group Support group for those affected by Parkinson's and other PDrelated disorders. Please email bradggtyson@gmail.com for Zoom link and questions.
EvergreenHealth Neurological Care offers classes and support groups to aid patients living with a variety of neurological diseases and movement disorders. Parkinson’s Carepartner Support Group Please call Sarah Winter, MSW, LICSW at 206.946.6517 for more information or the Zoom link.
Eastside MS Self Help Group Kirkland MS Self Help Group
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CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION For class dates and times or to register for classes, go to www. evergreenhealth.com/birthingclasses or call the EvergreenHealth Nurse Navigator & Healthline at 425.899.3000. Register early during your pregnancy, as classes fill quickly. Journey to Birth This class will cover everything from what to expect for prenatal appointments, what medical professionals you will meet along the way and tools to help you make decisions during your own birth journey. Family Maternity Center Tour This free, 20-minute tour is currently offered via YouTube during the pandemic Tour Para Personas De Habla Hispana This tour is currently offered in English only via YouTube during the pandemic. Meet a Midwife Considering birth with a midwife? This one-hour session will introduce you to the unique, personalized birthing experience offered by EvergreenHealth Midwifery Care. Delivery Day—Birth and Beyond Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the offerings have currently changed. Please contact Healthline or www. evergreenhealth.com/labor-birthclasses for more information. Delivery Day for Teens and Young Adults Contact Healthline at 425.899.3000 for more information. Delivery Day for Multiples Register to attend during your fifth or sixth month of pregnancy. Hypnobirthing Hypnobirthing emphasizes how well designed women’s bodies are and how by using tools and techniques to support their bodies in doing what they know how to do, they can have a calm experience with minimal discomfort, and often, without the use of medication.
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CONTINUED Labor Coping Skills Review Conscious Fathering Fit4baby Program Yoga for Pregnancy Pelvic Health Class BABY CARE, SAFETY & PARENTING Babysitting Basics (ages 10.5-15) Super Sitters prepares your student to start their career.
CANCER CLASSES Cancer Lifeline at EvergreenHealth continues to support patients and caregivers during these challenging times of COVID-19. Join support groups, classes and presentations online. For a complete listing, visit CancerLifeline.org or call 206.297.2500. Classes are available in the areas of: Exercise and Movement Nutrition
Car Seat Checkup Contact Healthline for virtual and in-person options.
Creative Expression
Toddler Talk This support groups allows parents of toddlers to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting a toddler.
Nutrition for Digestive Health
Safe Kids 101 (ages 9-13)
Coping with Breast Cancer: Living with Uncertainty
Car Seat Safety Infant Safety and Injury Prevention Day About Baby Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond Pumping Class Bringing Baby Home Workshop Parent-Baby Groups
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Self-massage: Increasing Range of Motion The Importance of Self-care
Women & Cancer: Intro to Acupuncture Coping with Anxiety Oral, Head & Neck Cancers: Long-term Survivorship GI Cancers: Sex, Intimacy & Cancer Care
Lung Cancer: Meditation for Pain
Starting Solids
Job flexibility and FMLA
Breastfeeding Your Older Baby
Small Steps: Managing Daily Tasks During Treatment
Screen Savvy Parenting
Managing Information Overload
Clothing, nursing bras and supplies for pregnancy, breastfeeding and your newborn. Visit www.evergreenhealth. com/health-services/ pregnancy-birth/postpartum/ baby-family-boutique.
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meets every third Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Breast Friends Cancer Support Group Meets every third Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Living with Cancer Support Group (patients & caregivers) Meets every second Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group (patients & caregivers) Meets every second and fourth Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-noon Prostate Cancer Networking Group Meets every third Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Support Group Meets every first Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Lung Cancer Support Group Meets every first Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Meets every second Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gentle Exercise for Lung Cancer Patients
This Is Not What I Expected
BABY & FAMILY BOUTIQUE
SUPPORT GROUPS
STRENGTH. DIGNITY. HOPE.
Cancer & Complementary Care Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer: Managing Relationships Prostate Cancer: Coping with Stress Equine Support Workshops for Patients & Families
Visit www.evergreenhealth.com/ classes-events for a full listing of classes, descriptions, dates and times.
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Aidan’s Story
Introducing EvergreenHealth Foundation’s Care for Our Future Campaign
Architectural rendering of the new Family Maternity Center
As our children and families grow, we’re growing, too! EvergreenHealth Foundation’s Care for Our Future Campaign will support the next chapter of Women’s and Children’s care at EvergreenHealth. With a plan designed to accommodate future growth and meet the longterm needs of families in our community, your investment will support major upgrades and renovations to our community’s award-winning childbirth center; thoughtful expansion of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); life-saving equipment for our tiniest, most vulnerable patients and investment in the services that care for women and children in our community. Invest in our community’s future with a donation today. To learn more visit, www.evergreenhealthfoundation.com or contact Megan Whitman at 425.899.1910 or mmwhitman@ evergreenhealth.com.
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At just 28 weeks pregnant, Aidan’s mom developed a lifethreatening condition that required the immediate, premature delivery of her newborn son. Aidan weighed just 1 pound, 8 ounces at birth and spent 105 days in the EvergreenHealth Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
“I had no reason to suspect I would have a problematic pregnancy. I never would have guessed we would have needed the care we received at EvergreenHealth, but we did. And you never know when someone you really love will have a baby arriving way too soon. To have world class care, in every way possible, and to be so near to home—it made all the difference,” shared Lori, Aidan’s mom. Sixteen years later, Aidan is now a sophomore in high school. He towers over his mom and enjoys snowboarding and playing tennis. He’s a writer and excels in drama class. His peers say he’s funny and engaging, and his future is bright. Aidan’s parents are grateful to EvergreenHealth and are ready to give back.
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Save the Date for April 30, 2022! The Gala will make a grand return in 2022 with a limited seating in-person event, if it is safe to do so, along with a virtual release and online auctions, so everyone can participate and join in on the fun. Don't miss out on the newly re-imagined Gala where everyone can be a part of supporting EvergreenHealth’s 2022 Gala beneficiary, Radiation Oncology in the Halvorson Cancer Care Center. Together, we will fund a new TrueBeam for high-precision Radiation Oncology Treatment. Visit www.evergreengala.org for more information.
See you in 2022!
Honoring Our Hospice & Home Care Heroes EvergreenHealth’s Home Care and Hospice community honors the nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers who make a remarkable difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in delivering compassionate, quality care to patients and families across our health care system and in our community. To recognize their efforts, you can make a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one or caregiver by visiting www. evergreenhealthfoundation.com/donate. This year, EvergreenHealth’s Gene & Irene Wockner Hospice Center is celebrating its 30th Anniversary! To recognize this milestone, the EvergreenHealth Foundation is reaching out to our hospice supporters and their families to invite them to participate in supporting the center’s critical needs and to ensure our hospice center continues its legacy for decades to come. For more information or to donate, contact Jennifer Hoyord at jrhoyord@evergreenhealth.com or 425.899.1998.
The Impact of Your Generosity
ParaPac Ventilator
With your generosity, the EvergreenHealth Monroe Foundation was able to purchase a ParaPac ventilator. A ParaPac is a simple transportation ventilator that can be used to provide ventilator support to intubated patients that require mechanical ventilation. In addition to being a completely mobile device that can be used during patient transport, it is also compatible with the MRI scanner, which enables providers to take patients who are on the ventilator safely into the MRI unit. Thanks to generous donors, this previously unavailable service is now available to all patients at EvergreenHealth Monroe. Megan Wirsching, MSN, RN, EvergreenHealth Monroe Chief Nursing Officer
“As we reflect on the last year and the impacts of the global pandemic in so many facets of our life, we were challenged to be resourceful, resilient and flexible with the ongoing changing needs, especially in the health care sector. Your unwavering support and generosity has made a positive impact in the health of not only our staff, but our community, too.”
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Healthgrades Once Again Names EvergreenHealth Among America’s 100 Best™ Hospitals in Five Specialties
For more information, contact EvergreenHealth by email at patientrep@evergreenhealth.com, or call the 24/7 Nurse Navigator & Healthline at 425.899.3000. EVERGREENHEALTH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
EvergreenHealth has been named among America’s 100 Best™ Hospitals in several specialty care areas in Healthgrades’ 2022 Report to the Nation. This year, EvergreenHealth was recognized in five specialty care areas: SPINE SURGERY Named for the 1st time ever to America’s 100 Best Hospitals in spine surgery.
PULMONARY CARE Recognized for excellence in pulmonary care for the 12th consecutive year.
Among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for spine surgery.
Among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for 11 years in a row.
STROKE CARE Named among top hospitals in the nation for the 13th year in a row in stroke care. Recognized as the only hospital in Washington state to earn 100 Best distinction for stroke care for the 2nd consecutive year.
GASTROINTESTINAL GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY CARE Recognized for Received excellence in recognition for gastrointestinal surgery for the 9th consecutive year. 8 years in a row.
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, CHAIR Redmond/Sammamish VIRGIL SNYDER, SECRETARY At-Large MINERVA BUTLER At-Large AL DEYOUNG Bothell/Duvall/Woodinville DAVID EDWARDS At-Large REBECCA HIRT Kirkland/Kenmore CHUCK PILCHER, MD At-Large You may contact the Commissioners by email at CMScairpon@evergreenhealthcare.org.
Within other specialties, the health system achieved recognition for cardiac care for 12 straight years and now for eight years in a row, it has earned distinction for critical care. FACEBOOK facebook.com/ evergreenhospital.org
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EvergreenHealth complies with applicable federal, state and local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under the law.
EvergreenHealth is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Español (Spanish) EvergreenHealth cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo.
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2020 EvergreenHealth Community Annual Report
