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Your giving matters. Fall 2018.
On our cover: When Elizabeth Lascaze went into labor dangerously early, she came to Huntington Hospital’s perinatal high risk unit for specialized care and careful monitoring. Three months later, she and her husband, Chris Smith, were thrilled to welcome their sons, Carter and Harrison, to the world. To read Elizabeth’s story, see page 26.
A note of appreciation. As a nonprofit medical center, Huntington Hospital puts our patients and our community first. It’s a two‑way street: We work hard to be great and you make us even better. Your sup‑ port helps provide excellent health care to every patient who turns to us. Your contributions allow us to bring together out‑ standing physicians, caring nurses, expert professional staff and advanced technologies. Your gifts have helped us become our region’s leader in care. Moving forward, your involvement will help ensure that we can continue to put the health and well-being of our community first. For all you do, thank you!
Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer
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A note of gratitude. On behalf of all of us at Huntington Hospital, I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you for your meaningful involvement in our work. A strong connection with our community sets us apart, as we offer top-notch care to everyone who needs it. For example, we help patients with the most critical needs at our state-of-the-art Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. Our expert women’s and children’s services help give the newest members of our community the best possible start in life. Going beyond best-in-class care for patients on our campus, we bring free health screenings, education, specialty services and more to our neighbors throughout the San Gabriel Valley. As a nonprofit hospital, we are only able to offer these services thanks to a strong partnership with generous local philanthropists. Thank you again! Your support allows us to put the people we serve first — and helps keep our community healthy and strong.
Rary Simmons Chair of Philanthropy Committee
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Contents Fall 2018 4. Your giving heals hearts Chris Davis 6. Thuy and George Moss Prioritizing care for our community 8. Around the campus Leaders in heart health 10. 12.
Your giving saves lives The Mast Family Margie and Henry Yost Supporting the greatest needs
14. President’s Circle Recognizing above-and-beyond commitment 16. Innovations in care Nursing Research Conference 18.
Monica Shima, RN In support of superior care
20. Your giving gets people moving again Tim Sullivan 22. A love of nursing, in his bones Eddie Rivera 24. Grateful Hearts Honoring exceptional care 26. Your giving delivers world-class care The Lascaze and Smith Family 28.
SCRUBS Giving Society A hole in one for pediatric care
30. SCRUBS Giving Society Buon appetito 32.
Stacy and Stuart Miller, MD Committed and caring
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A lifesaving Pasadena tradition since 1984 Fall Food + Wine Festival
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I could count on one hand the true heroes I’ve met in life, but that all changed the day the incredible staff at Huntington Hospital saved Christopher’s life.
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Chris Davis (above) was only 32 when he had a major heart attack. He and his parents, Ken and Jette (pictured with Chris, opposite) are grateful for the lifesaving care he received at Huntington Hospital.
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Responding to a heart attack requires medical expertise, advanced techniques and technologies, and coordinated support for both patients and their loved ones. Generous donor support helps ensure that all the elements of great cardiac care are available to patients at Huntington Hospital.
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hris Davis felt pressure in his chest and knew something was terribly wrong. Shortly after being rushed to our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, he lost consciousness: “I remember lying down for an x-ray…and awoke again 36 hours later,” he says. At age 32, Chris had experienced a major heart attack. “I could count on one hand the true heroes I’ve met in life,” says Ken Davis, Chris’ father, “but that all changed the day the incredible staff at Huntington Hospital saved Christopher’s life. Huntington Hospital will always hold a special place in our hearts. They helped bring our son into the world, and 32 years later, they kept him in it.” Chris is thriving today, thanks to the prompt, lifesaving care he received here. “Huntington Hospital saved my life and I’m still here because of that,” Chris says. Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org /heart to watch a video about Chris’ story.
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Huntington Hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for our superior performance across multiple aspects of cardiac care.
Thuy and George Moss
Prioritizing care for our community. “For us,” says George (Buddy) Moss, “philanthropy is best when it’s local.” When thinking local, adds his wife, Thuy, health care is a significant priority for the couple. “The importance of great medical care resonates with us more and more as we age,” she says, “and we think a good, wellequipped hospital is essential to every community.” The Mosses have given generously to Huntington Hospital over the years. Most recently, they pledged a significant gift toward the creation of enhanced facilities for cardiac care and for surgical services here. Supporting best-in-class care.
Huntington Hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for our superior performance across multiple aspects of cardiac care. We have also been recognized by Blue Cross of California as a Center of Distinction for heart and vascular services, thanks to excellent quality and superior patient outcomes. Transformative gifts from friends like the Mosses will help us strengthen our work still further — and serve more patients, at a time of continued population growth in our region. “We recognize how important it is to have excellent heart care and surgery facilities,” Thuy says. “These programs have an impact on the entire community. It’s wonderful to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing there’s such a great medical facility close to home.”
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Buddy was born and raised in Los Angeles. His family moved to the San Gabriel Valley when he was in high school. His connection to Huntington Hospital goes back more than 70 years: At age 14, he received care here following a life-threatening motor scooter accident. “I credit the fact that I lived to the treatment I got there,” he says. Over the years, he has turned to us for additional care when needed. The owner of Roscoe Moss Manufacturing Company, Buddy also, with his late brother, co-founded San Jose Water Company, a public utility business that provides water to Silicon Valley. He remains involved in both businesses. Thuy, born in Vietnam, came to the U.S. to attend college. Thereafter, her long career as an intelligence analyst took her all over the world. (She is now retired.) Successful in their respective fields, the Mosses have remained grounded. “Roscoe Moss manufactures products that go into water wells, and a good portion of our business is in less developed countries,” Buddy notes. “I’ve never gone to bed hungry,” he adds, “and I recognize that makes me more fortunate than many people in the world.” As a result, he and Thuy are committed to making a difference for others — particularly, they stress, here in their own community. The area supported by the Mosses’ most recent gift is located directly above our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. The Mosses previously contributed to expansion and renovation of this center, and the Thuy Moss Triage Room there is named in recognition of that earlier support. “When we give, it has to be for a worthy cause — and there are certainly plenty of good causes,” Buddy says, “but our relationship with Huntington Hospital is special.”
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Huntington Hospital is the first hospital in the San Gabriel Valley to offer the new WATCHMAN procedure to cardiac patients. The procedure, performed by Alex Durairaj, MD, medical director of cardiovascular services (top center), and Mayer Rashtian, MD, director of electrophysiology (lower left) is effective in combating elevated stroke risk among patients with a heart condition known as non-valvular AFib.
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Leaders in heart health. Heart care at Huntington Hospital keeps getting stronger. In July 2018, we introduced an additional advanced procedure to benefit our cardiac patients. It involves implanting a new device, the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure device, which serves as an important alternative to blood-thinning medication for certain patients who are at risk of stroke because of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Alex Durairaj, MD, medical director of cardiovascular services, and Mayer Rashtian, MD, director of electrophysiology, perform the procedure. Individuals with AFib are five times more likely to have a stroke than those with normal heart rhythms. Their abnormal heart contractions can cause blood to pool in the left atrial appendage, a small sac in the muscle wall at the upper left of the heart. As blood pools, it clots. Then, as blood clots are pumped out of the heart, they can cause a stroke. The WATCHMAN device works by preventing blood from collecting in the left atrial appendage. It is as effective as blood thinners in reducing stroke risk. At the same time, it does not increase the risk of dangerous bleeding that may result from long-term use of blood thinners. In addition, it can eliminate the need for frequent blood tests and diet restrictions that are associated with taking these drugs. We are the first hospital in the San Gabriel Valley to offer the WATCHMAN procedure, which is carried out under general anesthesia. It is appropriate for patients who have what is known as non-valvular AFib (that is, AFib that is not caused by a heart valve problem). The device is implanted via a narrow catheter, inserted into a vein, and patients are typically able to go home from the hospital the following day. “The WATCHMAN device is an innovative alternative for patients with non-valvular AFib at risk for a stroke,” says Dr. Durairaj, “and especially those with a compelling reason not to be on blood thinners. “Huntington Hospital provides more than 2,000 catheterizations and electrophysiology procedures, and 42,000 non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures each year,” he adds. “I’m proud that we also now offer this safe and effective procedure for patients seeking to mitigate their risk of stroke.”
The WATCHMAN device is introduced via a catheter into a small sac in the heart wall, where it helps to prevent pooling of blood. This in turn prevents the formation of stroke‑causing blood clots.
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Our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center offers fast, expert care for patients with severe or life-threatening medical problems or injuries. Philanthropic contributions allow us to maintain and further enhance the high quality of care here, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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s Emily Mast left for work, her 3-year-old daughter, Peyton, was fine. “She had no symptoms; she seemed perfectly healthy,” says Emily. By noon, though, Emily’s husband, Jordan, was calling to let her know Peyton had a fever. The little girl could barely open her eyes. She was acting strangely. Something was very wrong. Based on her symptoms, Peyton’s pediatrician told Jordan to bring her in for emergency care, fast. Emily, who is a nurse in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, was here to meet her husband and daughter when they arrived. “I got her out of the car and she was totally limp,” says Emily. “She wasn’t waking up. It was horrible.” Our team worked to get Peyton’s fever down. They ran tests and quickly diagnosed Peyton’s viral meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, the condition can be deadly. Maureen Dunn, MD, was the physician in charge of Peyton’s care here. “She was wonderful,” says Emily. “She was so thorough. She did everything that was necessary to get the right diagnosis.” After initial emergency treatment, Peyton was moved to our pediatric unit, where she remained in isolation for four days. In addition to great clinical care, Emily notes, volunteers came by with craft supplies and stickers for Peyton to enjoy, helping to cheer her up and reduce her anxiety. “They were so sweet to her — beyond incredible,” Emily says. Peyton has since fully recovered, and her parents are grateful for everything our staff did for her. “The care our daughter got at Huntington Hospital was really above and beyond,” says Emily. “She’s in perfect health now!” Our donors are important partners in returning patients like Peyton to good health. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Little Peyton Mast was unconscious when she arrived at our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. Thanks to expert diagnosis and treatment here, she is now back to playing and enjoying life with her mom, Emily, her younger sister, McKenzie, and her dad, Jordan.
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In 2017, more than 76,000 patients received lifesaving care in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center.
Margie and Henry Yost
Supporting the greatest needs. Restaurateur Henry Yost is a longtime member of the Pasadena community. His first establishment, The Salt Shaker, opened on Arroyo Parkway in 1970. Since then, he has created several other popular eateries in the San Gabriel Valley. Henry — better known as Hank — and his wife, Margie, are dedicated supporters of Huntington Hospital, and additional members of the Yost family, including Hank’s children, have also contributed to our work over the years. Daughter, Debbi Hoffman, and her husband, Randy, are members of our SCRUBS Giving Society. “We have great confidence in the hospital and its leadership,” Hank notes. “I know our family’s contributions are put to good use.” Hank and Margie’s most recent gift came in the form of unrestricted support, helping to bridge the gap between available revenue streams and the actual costs of high-quality medical care. “Unrestricted financial gifts like the Yosts’ are important in sustaining the hospital’s work,” says Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, Huntington Hospital’s president and CEO. “They help us meet pressing needs as they arise, respond to changes in health care, and introduce new practices that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.”
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Contributions from local residents like the Yosts make a meaningful difference in care for patients throughout the hospital, including in our state-of-the-art Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. The center encompasses the largest emergency department in Pasadena and the largest trauma center in the San Gabriel Valley — and we have seen ongoing increases in the number of patients treated here, over recent years. In 2017, more than 76,000 patients received lifesaving emergency and trauma care in the center.
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The Yosts cite their personal experiences at the hospital as part of the inspiration for their support of our work. Margie notes, for example, that her son, Rich, received prompt, compassionate care in our Emergency & Trauma Center after a serious — but thankfully not life-threatening — motorbike accident. Henry also recalls a time he visited the hospital late one night and “There were quite a few people being treated in the emergency department. It occurred to me,” he says, “that some of them probably didn’t have insurance. “We’re glad to contribute toward the hospital’s work,” he adds. “We want it to be able to continue providing care for everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.”
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Hank’s son, David, and son-in-law, Randy, oversee operations of the restaurant business Hank founded almost 50 years ago. (A second son, Douglas, lives outside the area and is not involved in the business.) Hank also remains engaged in the firm, which now includes Canoe House and Shakers in South Pasadena, Diner on Main in Alhambra and Central Grille, with locations in Pasadena and Glendale. Margie also has deep roots in the community and has worked for a local certified public accounting firm for the past 40 years. “We both feel very fortunate to have had long and successful careers in this area,” Hank says. “I’m particularly grateful to members of the community for patronizing our restaurants and we want to give back in appreciation of their longtime support. I can’t think of a better way to do so than to donate to our community hospital.”
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President’s Circle
Recognizing above-and-beyond commitment. Each year, gifts made to the Huntington Annual Fund help safeguard vital care services at the hospital — and further strengthen the quality of the care we provide. Contributions from President’s Circle members are the cornerstone of our annual fund, representing more than 80 percent of fund income each year. President’s Circle members enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits. For example, recognition at the Medicus Society level ($10,000 and above) includes an annual cocktail reception at which donors have the opportunity to interact with key administrators and board members from the hospital — as well as with other like-minded philanthropists. The event also includes a VIP presentation about the hospital’s work and future plans. More than 80 guests participated in the 2018 Medicus Society event, which was held at The Valley Hunt Club on June 21. Many thanks to all President’s Circle members for their help in providing superior health care for patients region-wide.
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To learn more about becoming a President’s Circle member, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement and communications, at (626) 397-3241.
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Innovations in care. Top: Huntington Hospital nurses shared information about their research, during our inaugural Nursing Research Conference. Lower photo: Linda Searle-Leach, RN¸ PhD, director of nursing research and innovation, with Connie Barden, chief clinical officer of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Second Annual Nursing Research Conference
Improving Care Delivery
Save the Date
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Planning has already begun for next year’s conference, to be held on March 6, 2019.
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Nurses are an essential part of Huntington Hospital’s team and recognition as a Magnet® hospital acknowledges the excellence of our nursing services. Thanks to the vital involvement of donors who direct their support toward nursing care, we continue to invest in nursing education, nurse-led research and innovative nursing programs — all of which contribute to improved patient care. Ensuring that improvements in care are grounded in scientific evidence, members of our nursing team engage in a variety of research projects. To date, findings from these nurseled projects have guided important enhancements in areas including orthopedic care, inpatient care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, diagnostics, and wound care. We also share what we have learned with other hospitals across the United States, resulting in even broader impact. To coordinate nurse-led research efforts, we developed a special Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Council. In 2018, this council also implemented our inaugural Nursing Research Conference. The March event was coordinated by the council’s Nursing Research Conference Planning Committee and took place in downtown Los Angeles. It drew 160 nurses from hospitals across Southern California. The conference’s theme was Improving Care Delivery. Nurses conducting research to improve quality of care were invited to submit abstracts of their work in advance, which were then peer-reviewed by the planning committee. At the conference, selected nurse researchers shared their methods and findings with other attendees, who were then able to take what they had learned back to their own care organizations. “Through their research, our nurses go above and beyond in the quest to serve patients better,” says Linda Searle-Leach, RN, PhD, director of nursing research and innovation. “That drive to innovate gives us an edge in superior patient care — and it inspired us to host this conference.” Sixteen research projects were presented during the event. They included nurse-led research on topics related to pain management, care for older patients and those with symptoms of dementia, and more. A presentation regarding standards for a healthy work environment, developed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, was also included. Conference participants left the event with enhanced knowledge and confidence to make the care they provide even better.
Presented by Huntington Charity League Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, music and fun at this popular annual fundraising event.
Supporting the best start in life. This cocktail reception supports Huntington Hospital’s essential work, including the lifesaving care we provide to our youngest patients. Funds raised will also help bring advanced education to our nurses and student volunteers.
Visit https://hcl.schoolauction.net/glitzglam for tickets.
February 9, 2019 | The Valley Hunt Club
GLITZ & GLAM
Shop Huntington Collection for the holidays. 766 South Fair Oaks Avenue • Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 535-2468 • www.huntingtoncollection.org
Browse a unique selection of vintage decor and gifts for everyone on your list, while making a difference for seniors throughout our community! Proceeds from your purchases at this upscale resale store sustain the important work of Huntington Senior Care Network, which helps older adults in the San Gabriel Valley and neighboring communities remain healthy, productive and independent. Donations are welcome and tax deductible.
Monday through Friday • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last Thursday of the month • Noon to 6 p.m.
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Huntington Hospital is one of only 21 hospitals in Los Angeles County to serve as an emergency medical services (EMS) base station.
Monica Shima, RN
In support of superior care. Monica Shima, RN, is a valued partner in care at Huntington Hospital — in more ways than one. She has been a nurse in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center since 1994. She is also a generous donor. “Several years ago, I was asked to contribute to the ‘i AM Huntington’ employee giving campaign,” she says, “and I felt it was important to participate.” Proceeds from the campaign were designated toward the creation of a mural in the lobby of our Emergency & Trauma Center. The beautiful artwork is one of the elements that creates a more calming and therapeutic environment for patients, here. “I was excited to be part of the campaign that made the mural possible — and now I get to enjoy it every day at work, too,” Monica says. In addition to providing care for patients in our Emergency & Trauma Center, Monica is certified as a mobile intensive care nurse (MICN). Huntington Hospital is one of only 21 hospitals in Los Angeles County to serve as an emergency medical services (EMS) base station, which is staffed 24/7 by specially trained nurses like Monica. These nurses collaborate with and provide expert guidance to paramedics who are caring for patients en route to our doors. As a result, patients arriving by ambulance can begin receiving care even before they reach the hospital, helping to improve outcomes. Close to home.
Today, Monica continues to provide philanthropic support for our work. “I live and work in this community,” she says. “I want to help ensure the hospital will continue to be here for
my family and my neighbors — and it’s where I come when I need care myself.” Monica also feels compelled to provide support because the hospital is “such a great place to work,” she adds. Describing the special sense of camaraderie among staff in our Emergency & Trauma Center, she notes, “We treat each other like a family and our strong bonds and teamwork make the hospital an even better place for our patients.” Expanded support.
In recent months, Monica has expanded her involvement with Huntington Hospital still further, by joining our SCRUBS Giving Society. When she helped represent our Emergency & Trauma Center at a recent SCRUBS event, she says, “I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations I had with other SCRUBS members and I quickly decided I wanted to get more involved.” SCRUBS donors play an important role in ensuring outstanding health care for our region. The group’s most recent campaign Thanks to gifts from generous hospital focused on fundraising for essential pediatric emergency equipment employees like Monica Shima, RN, the lobby of our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency and training here. & Trauma Center is a more welcoming and “Philanthropy is what makes it calming place for patients and visitors. possible for the hospital to attract the best and brightest caregivers and to acquire the equipment and technologies it needs to provide the best of care,” says Monica. “That’s why I think giving back is so important.”
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Your giving
Donor support allows Huntington Hospital to attract outstanding surgeons, purchase state-of-the-art equipment and invest in the most advanced facilities — all of which combine to make us a regional leader in surgical care. Almost 12,000 operations take place within our operating suites each year.
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im Sullivan turned to us when he needed hip-replacement surgery. An active guy, he has run marathons, completed triathlons and climbed mountains. When he started having pain in his hip, he ignored it at first. When it got worse, he tried physical therapy, but it soon became clear the problem was more serious than he had initially thought. Before the pain started, Tim could hike 20 miles. Eventually, it got so bad he could no longer take a short walk. It was constant. An MRI exam showed severe damage in Tim’s hip. There were fractures across the head of his femur. The cartilage between the femur and hip socket was gone, and the bones were literally scraping against each other. To stop the pain, at age 57, he would need to undergo total hip-replacement surgery. “I knew I absolutely wanted my surgery to be at Huntington Hospital,” says Tim, whose wife is an occupational therapist here. “My family and I have been patients before,” he adds, “and we always had the best of care.” Before the procedure, he attended a special educational session at the hospital to learn about what to expect before, during and after surgery. Following the procedure, he notes, he appreciated what he had learned: “They made sure I would have the best recovery possible.” Todd Dietrick, MD, performed the operation to remove and replace the damaged parts of Tim’s hip, and the surgery was an overwhelming success: Within two months, Tim was hiking again. This August, he and his family climbed Mount Whitney — the highest summit in the continental United States. “From the moment I walked into the hospital, everyone was great — not just the doctors, but people at the front desk, nurses, staff checking me in, everyone,” Tim says. “I just can’t say enough good things about my experience and the people at Huntington Hospital who helped me every step of the way.”
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Tim Sullivan (opposite page, with his wife, Monica) turned to Huntington Hospital to treat his severe hip pain. After total hip-replacement surgery here, he is back to an active life — including (above) climbing Mount Whitney with his family this past August.
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A love of nursing, in his bones.
Eddie Rivera
Our best-in-field nurses help set Huntington Hospital apart as a leader in care. Gifts to our Institute for Nursing Excellence and Innovation play a vital role — supporting nurses here as they pursue higher education, achieve advanced certification and participate in other training and research activities (see, also, page 16). Why does this matter? As a result of their advanced skills and knowledge, our nurses provide above-and-beyond care to patients here. Eddie Rivera, RN, ONC, strives for excellence and that, he says, makes him love working at Huntington Hospital. “We don’t want to be good; we want to be the best,” he explains. “We’re always looking to see what else is out there, exploring new research that can make a difference for patients.” Eddie first joined our team in 1992 as a physical therapy aide. He later became a physical therapist assistant. Over time, he grew increasingly interested in caring for the health of patients, and, in 2003, he decided to pursue a nursing qualification. He graduated in 2006 with an associate degree in nursing from Pasadena City College, and qualified as a registered nurse that same year. A colleague suggested Eddie apply for a nursing position in our orthopedics department and it was a perfect fit. As a result of his physical therapy experience, “I already knew the musculoskeletal system well,” he says. Further strengthening his knowledge, he went on to pursue an orthopedic nurse certification (ONC). Gifts from our community help fund training courses — offered to Eddie and other interested nurses on our campus — to support preparation for specialty certification examinations.
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“The certification helps me give better care to patients,” Eddie says. “It feels great to have the confidence to answer complex questions, and that also helps me to put patients at ease.” Our orthopedics department is widely recognized for the quality of its care. One element of the unit’s success is its comprehensive presurgical education for patients who are preparing to undergo total hip or knee joint-replacement surgery. Eddie serves as a teacher in this educational program, explaining to patients what will happen before and immediately after their procedure, as well as during the recovery process after they leave the hospital. Taking his commitment to excellent patient care still further, Eddie attends the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Annual Congress each year, bringing back information about the latest innovations in the field, to share with his colleagues. He is also an active member of our Orthopedic Unit-based Council, which works to further enhance unit operations, processes and procedures. In addition, he leads and facilitates educational sessions for other nurses who are preparing for the ONC examination. “Our goal,” Eddie says, “is to grow the number of ONC-certified RNs in our orthopedic department, which will ultimately help us serve our patients better.” Seeing the change in patients after their treatment, says Eddie, makes all this hard work worthwhile. “It’s very rewarding,” he says, “when we can minimize pain and maximize function. They don’t have to suffer; they don’t have to be in pain. We can improve their quality of life, so they can return to doing the things they enjoy.”
May 5, 2019
68th ANNUAL HOME TOUR Presented by the Altadena Guild Tour some of the most beautiful homes and gardens of Altadena, while enjoying light refreshments, listening to live music and shopping for unique gifts.
Tour for good.
Proceeds benefit Huntington Hospital’s Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center and our Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship. In addition, a portion of funds raised benefits Huntington Medical Research Institutes.
www.altadenaguild.org
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Grateful Hearts
Honoring exceptional care. Is there a special caregiver who went the extra mile to make your hospital stay the very best it could be? Through our Grateful Hearts program, you can now make gifts honoring Huntington Hospital team members for above-and-beyond care. (The individual/s you honor will be notified of your appreciation. The amount of your gift will not be specified.) For more information about making a gift in gratitude, please visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com or call the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241.
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Grateful Hearts Donors | Caregiver Honorees Maggie M. Chu Karlyn R. Cobb Viann O. Duncan Alejandrina E. Fukay Diane M. Gilmartin Mary G. Guerra Joyce D. Hill Daniel H. Hiura Thomas G. Jasmin Okeyo A. Jumal Carmen Kiapos Donald R. Kubly Myra E. McKnight Angelina J. Mills William M. Mitacek Patrick R. Moran Judith C. Niemeyer Tricia K. Ong Yvette M. Palazuelos Albert P. Pascale Maria M. Perez-Arton Marita D. Pinkel Donald Procter Margaret C. Roberts Martha L. Samay Duane E. Samples Ralph T. Savarese Dmitry V. Strekalov Josefina Villanueva Eileen C. Yeager Susan E. Zaragoza
Francisco Antig Timothy Peterson, RN Della Martin Center staff Oncology medical staff Nicholas Greco, MD Kevin Lawrence, MD Emergency department nurses Todd Turner, MD Steven Lee, MD Sheilah Clayton, MD Jeannie Shen, MD Janet Henderson, RN Philip M. Girard, MD Daryl Banta, MD Karen Potter, RN Karen Whitlock David R. Martin, MD Della Fong, MD Angelos Konstas, MD Juliane Cruz, MD William M. Lee, MD Intensive care unit staff Emergency department staff Howard Kaufman, MD Howard Kaufman, MD Emergency department staff Breast Center staff Elena Benson, RN Phillip De Petro Todd Dietrick, MD Annie Yessaian, MD
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Your giving
Pregnancy is typically a time of joyful anticipation. When something goes wrong, however, the experience can be stressful — or even scary. Support from generous community philanthropists helps ensure we can continue to offer comprehensive pregnancy and childbirth services, including expert care when complications arise.
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lizabeth Lascaze was in extreme pain. It started suddenly, when she was just 23 weeks pregnant with twins. Something was wrong. “It was terrifying,” says Elizabeth. “I didn’t know if we were going to lose the babies.” Her physician determined that Elizabeth was going into labor — dangerously early. Her twins needed more time in the womb to develop fully. Elizabeth was immediately brought to Huntington Hospital’s perinatal high risk unit, which specializes in helping moms-to-be who risk premature delivery or other complications of pregnancy. Patients here get medically supervised bed rest. Our skilled medical team monitors their vital signs, and their babies’ status — and intervenes promptly to support the best outcomes. Elizabeth remained in our highly specialized unit for three months. On October 23, 2017, she gave birth to sons, Carter and Harrison. Because Harrison’s body was having trouble regulating his blood sugar levels, he went on to receive care in our neonatal intensive care unit. Two weeks later, he was strong enough to join his twin brother at home. Today, both boys are healthy and happy — and the loves of their parents’ lives. “I’m so grateful for the medical team at Huntington Hospital,” says Elizabeth, “but it’s really hard to say ‘thank you,’ because those two simple words don’t seem like they’re enough for what the entire team did for us. They held our hands every step of the way. They made it really clear that they were there along the journey with us. “Every single person there came together to make what was an otherwise harrowing experience something we’ll always look back on fondly,” she adds. “Huntington Hospital will always have a really special place in our hearts.”
Elizabeth Lascaze and her husband, Chris Smith, say they will never forget the great care provided by our perinatal high risk unit. Their sons, Harrison and Carter, were born at Huntington Hospital, three months after Elizabeth arrived here experiencing premature labor.
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SCRUBS Giving Society
A hole in one for pediatric care. On July 20, 2018, SCRUBS Giving Society donors and their guests gathered for Drinks on the Links. At this lively event, held at a local country club, SCRUBS donors had the opportunity to introduce new friends to the group — and to Huntington Hospital — as they mingled and enjoyed charcuterie, pasta, dessert, signature drinks and live music. Drinks on the Links also served as a celebration of an outstanding fundraising season for this dynamic group of supporters. Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, our president and chief executive officer, started the evening off by welcoming everyone in attendance. She followed up with an exciting announcement: SCRUBS donors exceeded their fundraising goal in support of essential pediatric emergency equipment and training services by 33 percent, raising $40,000. Dr. Morgan also gave a special thank you to the McCreight Foundation, for the generous matching support they provided toward the total. Alison Birnie, RN, MSHCA, clinical director of trauma, emergency, critical care unit, and behavorial health services teams, then shared information about how the group’s investment in pediatric care will make a difference for some of our youngest patients: The proceeds from SCRUBS’ fundraising season have helped us purchase two pediatric transilluminators, which — by shining a light on babies’ tissue and tiny veins — help guide IVs and blood draws, making the procedures easier and less stressful. Funds raised by the group have also helped cover the cost of other needed equipment, including two pediatric scales. SCRUBS contributions are also supporting specialized training for staff who use this new equipment, and underwriting advanced education for nurses who care for pediatric patients in our emergency department. Ongoing education is important in maintaining our status as an emergency department approved for pediatrics (EDAP). We are the only hospital in the San Gabriel Valley with this certification. We appreciate the ongoing support of all SCRUBS donors. Such contributions help us to offer the highest level of care to our region’s children.
SCRUBS Giving Society is an enthusiastic group of annual supporters who are helping to safeguard the future of health care in our region, while enjoying fun and informal opportunities to meet other donors. To learn more about joining this group, please contact Lindsay Koerner, manager of annual fund and donor groups, at (626) 397-3241.
Supporting even better care for kids. SCRUBS Giving Society is pleased to announce an important new fundraising project for the year ahead. In 2019, SCRUBS contributions will support specialized training about children’s mental health needs, for staff in our pediatric unit. Participants will learn how to identify serious mental health issues, so that appropriate care can be obtained and coordinated with the child’s medical treatment. Please visit https://giving. huntingtonhospital.com/scrubs for more information about the benefits of joining SCRUBS Giving Society.
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SCRUBS Giving Society
Buon appetito!
Celebrations like A Night at Gale’s are just one of the ways we say thank you to SCRUBS donors for their generous contributions toward our work. To learn more about exclusive events, networking opportunities and other benefits of joining this group, please visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/scrubs or call Lindsay Koerner, manager of annual fund and donor groups, at (626) 397-3241.
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SCRUBS Giving Society donors enjoyed a taste of Italy during the popular annual A Night at Gale’s celebration on September 24. In addition to offering fine dining, superb wine and delightful company, the event served as the kick-off for SCRUBS’ new fundraising season. The co-owners of Gale’s Restaurant, Gale Kohl and Rene Chila (pictured at left), generously underwrote the cost of this exclusive dinner. The restaurant is a Pasadena favorite for family-style, farm-to-table Italian eating with a California twist. Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and chief executive officer, opened the evening’s program by thanking guests for their contributions to the hospital. Over the past year, SCRUBS has focused its philanthropy on two important priorities, helping Huntington Hospital acquire new technology for use in pediatric emergencies, and bringing advanced training to those working with pediatric patients. Dr. Morgan underscored the important role that SCRUBS and other hospital donors play in ensuring outstanding health care for our region. Guests then dined on an expertly prepared Northern Italian feast, complemented by extraordinary wines from the Tuscany, Piedmont and Sicily regions — all curated and donated by Michael Mondavi’s Folio Fine Wine Partners. As an extra measure of gratitude, SCRUBS donors who provided support at the $1,000 level or above were invited to attend a private reception in advance of the dinner event. Dr. Morgan and Gale Kohl were among those on hand to greet and personally thank these exceptional philanthropists.
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Stacy and Stuart Miller, MD
Committed and caring. Stacy and Stuart Miller, MD, are longtime members of the Huntington Hospital family. Dr. Miller joined the hospital’s medical staff in 1983. He helped create Huntington Health Physicians (HHP) — a Pasadena-based network of physicians affiliated with the hospital — and today serves as its medical director. Stacy, our director of volunteer services, has been a member of our administrative staff since 2001. “We’re proud to be affiliated with Huntington Hospital,” says Stacy. “The people who work here are not only experts in their fields; they’re also very friendly and warm.” “Everybody here,” adds Dr. Miller, “is committed to helping the hospital be the best it can be.” Because of their pride in Huntington Hospital, the Millers have provided philanthropic contributions in support of our work for many years. Some of their gifts have been made in memory of late family members, making them especially meaningful. While they have designated some of their support toward specific projects, most of the Millers’ gifts have been unrestricted contributions, made through Huntington Annual Fund. Such support helps us to serve patients who are underor uninsured, provide over-and-above programs that are not covered by traditional reimbursement streams, and strengthen the quality of care for all patients. “We wanted to provide as much flexibility as possible when it comes to using our funds,” explains Dr. Miller. “We have absolute trust in the hospital to direct the money where it’s needed most.” Doing more.
The Millers’ involvement goes even further: Stacy is a past president of the National Charity
League Juniors of San Marino (now Huntington Charity League) — a group of women who raise funds for essential services and equipment at the hospital. Dr. Miller serves on several committees of our board and all of the couple’s children were born here. The Millers also regularly participate in health fairs and other community events on behalf of the hospital. In fact, they point to services provided beyond the hospital’s walls as a major driver of their giving. “As a nonprofit hospital, Huntington Hospital is here for the whole community,” says Stacy, “and we go beyond traditional care services to provide many educational and commuIn addition to their professional nity outreach programs. A lot roles at Huntington Hospital, Stacy of these programs,” she adds, and Stuart Miller, MD, provide “help people who otherwise have philanthropic support toward our limited access to help because of work. They have seen firsthand, they their income or insurance status. note, how gifts from our community We know that annual gifts like help to strengthen care here. ours are critical in funding this work, which improves the lives of people who live here.” Their work at the hospital provides the Millers with a distinctive insight into the factors that set us apart as an outstanding medical center. “I know this hospital remains abreast of the newest medical technology,” says Dr. Miller. “I’ve also seen firsthand how highly its leadership values the voices of physicians, patients and the community. As a doctor,” he adds, “I want my patients to have the very best care and I’m well aware that donor support is essential in allowing us to provide such care at Huntington Hospital. That’s why Stacy and I both feel it’s so important to contribute.”
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2018 Fall Food + Wine Festival Committee Brian Birnie, Co-chair Caroline Birnie, Co-chair Linda Barker Rachel Barker Garrett Bell Karen Billman Ave and Will Bortz Jamie Brady-Smith Chad Brunochelli Carter Donaldson Diane Drummond Pinky Lark Farnum John Ferdenzi Kristine Giordano Jane and Tom Glover John Haglund Anne Irvine Janet Mayeda Bob Michero Lia Peterson Miller Mackenzie Reed Mize Theresé and Lee Mothershead Blake Mount Kornelija O’Faolain Caterina Peterson David Ruivo Nick Salata Cathy Simms Rob Terrazas Michele and Greg Thompson
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A lifesaving Pasadena tradition since 1984. On October 28, 2018, Huntington Hospital and Parkway Grill hosted the 34th annual Fall Food + Wine Festival. Guests enjoyed gourmet foods, fine wines and live music while helping to support Huntington Hospital Trauma Center, including its Stop the Bleed initiative. This important program gives people in our community the training and tools they need to prevent life-threatening blood loss following an injury — buying valuable time while emergency medical personnel are on their way. The outstanding 2018 festival was made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of the 34-member Fall Food + Wine Committee (pictured above). Planning for the 2019 Fall Food + Wine Festival — scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at 6 p.m. — is already underway! Event sponsorship opportunities at $5,000 and above are now available. Individual tickets will go on sale in June 2019. For additional information, please contact Jamie Brady-Smith in Huntington Hospital’s office of philanthropy, at (626) 397-3241. We also invite you to visit the event website at www.ffandwine.com.
More than 100 dedicated volunteers help make our
S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop a special place — at the holidays and throughout the year. As you browse the gift shop’s array of toys, flowers, candy, seasonal items, cards and much more, take a moment to join us in saying thank you to these caring members of our community.
Volunteers make the season brighter. Monday through Friday • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (626) 397-5257 for more information or to place a telephone order.
Horse power. Flintridge La Cañada Guild’s
98th Annual Horse Show
April 25 through April 28, 2019 Flintridge Riding Club
Email flintridgehorseshow@gmail.com for tickets.
Join the guild for an exciting four-day event featuring competition, entertainment, food and fun. Proceeds from the event will help Huntington Cancer Center acquire technology that will facilitate participation of our physicians in tumor board meetings. These meetings bring medical experts together to review challenging cases, improving care for cancer patients.
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Board of Directors Sharon Arthofer Helen Baatz, Ex-Officio William J. Bogaard Harry Bowles, MD, Ex-Officio Wayne Brandt, Secretary Louise Henry Bryson Michelle Quinones Chino Reed Gardiner Armando L. Gonzalez, Treasurer Ronald L. Havner, Jr. Christopher G. Hedley, MD R. Scott Jenkins Paul Johnson David M. Kirchheimer Ellen Lee Lolita Lopez Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD , President Emeritus Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, President Elizabeth Graham Olson Paul L.H. Ouyang, Chairman Kathleen Good Podley Stephen A. Ralph, President Emeritus James Shankwiler, MD Rosemary B. Simmons, Director Emeritus Jaynie M. Studenmund, Vice Chairman K. Edmund Tse, MD Deborah Williams Robert Yu President and CEO Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Public Relations Jane Haderlein Office of Philanthropy and Communications Helen Bechtolt, Senior Director of Principal Gifts Jamie Brady-Smith, Manager of Donor Relations and Special Events Jack Brickson, Director of Planned Giving Cathi Chadwell, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Affairs Stephanie Cianci, Manager of Content Marketing Marie Cleaves, Major Gifts Officer Lindsay Koerner, Manager of Annual Fund and Donor Groups Lia Peterson Miller, Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Communications Eileen Neuwirth, Executive Director of Communications and Brand Strategy
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