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Kavita Agarwal Supports Children in the Foster System
Ian and Kane Xu Ramp Up Project Art of Learning During Pandemic
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 92129 SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER 2020 SPECIAL EVENTS
ONGOING
SEPT. 26
THROUGH OCT. 15
36th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day
San Diego Restaurant Week Presents Dine Diego
This year’s event will be a virtual and remote experience. Volunteer households will clean up close to home in their neighborhoods to stay safe and make a positive local impact 8 – 11 a.m. www.cleanupday.org
A month-long event showcasing San Diego’s top eateries www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
1ST THURSDAYS
Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council Meeting SEPT. 27
Yom Kippur Begins
Meetings held virtually; to register email president.rptc@gmail.com 7:30 p.m. www.rpcouncil.com
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Experts in Education Webinar Join this 60-minute online session to learn about the different educational options available in San Diego 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. www.eventbrite.com/e/119124557759
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6th Annual Virtual Healthy Aging Conference On-demand and free; dynamic and inspirational speakers will dive into important topics related to health and well-being www.rsfseniors.org
R A N C H O P E Ñ AS Q U I TO S L I B R A RY The library is currently closed to the public, but contact-less pickup service is available. The book drop is open on weekdays from Monday at 9 a.m. through Friday at 5:30 p.m. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/ rancho-penasquitos-library 858-538-8159
MONDAYS – SATURDAYS OCT. 15-18
San Diego International Film Festival A virtual and drive-in theater celebration of local and international films www.sdfilmfest.com
Do Your Homework @ the Library Virtual Homework Help For grades K-8; register at DYHAL@sandiego.gov Various times www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/homework
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
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Volunteering Voice KAVITA AGARWAL SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM by KELLEY GUSICH
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avita Agarwal and her family have lived in Rancho Peñasquitos for 15 years. She is married to Sanjay Agarwal, and her son Aman is 26 years old. Kavita is currently the Director of Investor Administration at MG Properties Group in Sorrento Valley, but now that her son is grown and living in Seattle, she has found more opportunity to volunteer. After seeing an emotional video about a foster child and a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) through the organization that sponsored it – Voices for Children – Kavita decided to sign up. As a CASA, Kavita has a role to listen, observe, and advocate for her assigned foster child’s needs, working alongside the social worker, attorneys, therapists, and the child’s school. “I visit with my case child at least once a month, which helps in connecting with and understanding him or her,” she explained. “I look into any issues
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the child has in their schooling, if there are any unmet medical or therapeutic needs, or if there is any gap in communication between the child and his or her caregivers.” Her first case child was an 11-year-old girl, who warmed Kavita’s heart when she said she felt she could always call on Kavita. “The biggest accomplishments of my last few years advocating for foster kids was the joy of seeing my first case child, a girl, reunited with her biological mom who was clean after many months of rehab, and the second case child (who was a teenage girl) reunited with her dad,” Kavita said. “Although I am no longer the CASA for these two girls, I am still in touch with both of them.” The pandemic has taken its toll on children in foster care, and they’re feeling more alone and helpless at this time. The 12-year-old child Kavita is currently working with can’t leave her group home for activities or visits, and can
Kavita Agarwal Rancho Peñasquitos Director of Investor Administration at MG Properties Group (real estate investment and management company based in San Diego) In addition to volunteering, I love to exercise, running, going on hikes and trails, cooking, book clubs, reading, and watching TV and videos
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only talk on the phone to her CASA. Kavita takes a care package with optimistic notes to her once a month, and hopes her search for a loving foster home can be complete soon. Voices for Children is always looking for volunteers who are motivated to help the community and give back by volunteering time with children in foster care. Kavita recommends checking out the VFC website for more information. “As a consistent presence in the child’s life, the CASA ensures there is someone a foster child can rely on, and someone who will be by the child’s side during a scary and difficult time in their life,” Kavita concluded. “Through this unique volunteer opportunity, Voices for Children provides the training, framework, guidance, and funding that allows people in the community a way to give back and make a tangible impact for a child!” ¢
Voices for Children Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, or neglected children by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). 858-569-2019 www.speakupnow.org
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TASTE BUDZ fare & festivity
If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.
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Coming Soon
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Del Mar Highlands Town Center will welcome two new tenants this fall and winter season. Batch & Box Signature Cookies will open
San Diego
its flagship location in October.
Restaurant Week
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classic chocolate chip, alongside
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for foodies called
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Dine Diego. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, San Diegans are
Iceskimo, which specializes in
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many outdoor
shaved snow, handcrafted drinks,
dining and take-out
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third location in early winter. The
the county, as
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prizes. Tickets are not necessary, but reservations are recommended. Find out more at
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Rancho Bernardo is now home to The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails, a family-owned restaurant
restaurantweek.com.
specializing in deep-dish and traditional crust pizza served with salads, appetizers, and sandwiches made with local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. The full bar features a range of hand-crafted signature cocktails, limited production wines, and local beers.
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DoingMore IAN AND KANE XU RAMP UP PROJECT ART OF LEARNING DURING PANDEMIC
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Ian Xu and Kane Xu 4S Ranch Project Art of Learning San Diego Provide all young students, no matter their socioeconomic background, with the resources they need to cultivate a love for STEM and encourage them to pursue their interests in these fields. artoflearning.sd@gmail.com www.artoflearningsd.com
win brothers Ian and Kane Xu founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2019 called Project Art of Learning. The program provides free one-on-one STEM tutoring to underprivileged students grades K-12. Ian explained that his ongoing passion for STEM has given him the opportunity to interact at outreach events with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These interactions made him realize how many of them had a strong desire to learn, but lacked the educational opportunities to reach their potential. Though outreach events are important for sparking interest, more support is needed to turn the interest into realization. “Thus, my twin brother Kane and I came up with the idea of free online STEM tutoring to provide students with flexible long-term educational support,” Ian said. Seniors at Del Norte High School, the Xu brothers have been 4S Ranch residents for seven years. “We’ve had the privilege to receive a high-quality education and were surrounded with
academically hard-working peers,” they shared. “We were also blessed with a strong leadership team which includes two others: Vivian Chung and Kevin Wang. Using connections we had within our community, we recruited a team of over 20 high school tutors from all over San Diego County.” As co-presidents of Project Art of Learning, Kane and Ian are responsible for finding underserved clients, securing partnerships, recruiting and training their tutors, developing personalized curricula, publicizing their efforts, and managing quality of services. They also tutor their own students. Then came COVID-19. Since their services were already online, Project Art of Learning could operate normally, but Kane and Ian realized that many students needed these services more than ever. “In order to reach out to more students during the outset of the pandemic,” Kane shared, “I remember cold-emailing and calling other educational organizations and institutions for weeks
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What’s New at Project Art of Learning? We are currently working with Advancing Students Forward (ASF) to provide continued online education for students in Tijuana. They are running a campaign called Keeping Kids Connected to provide students with laptops so they can transition to an online learning environment and continue their education. Readers can contribute by clicking “Donate” at www.advancingstudentsforward.org.
without a single reply. I nevertheless persisted, and eventually was fortunate enough to get a reply from the International Rescue Committee (IRC). I was personally able to tutor three refugee students through this partnership. This taught me a lot about persistence and grit, which I found is vital in running a nonprofit organization.” So far, Project Art of Learning has served more than 40 students, holding more than 400 individual tutoring sessions and tutoring for over 250 hours. “Our biggest accomplishment is getting to know our kids not only as a student, but as a person, and building a positive relationship to foster an enjoyable learning environment.” ¢
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NORTH COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARD
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welve local Girl Scouts have earned the Gold Award, the pinnacle of the Girl Scout leadership experience, by creating sustainable projects that impact local and global issues. Honorees include (pictured top to bottom, left to right): Alyssa Ciemiewicz, Maya GloverCastro, and Reshini Umesh of Rancho Peñasquitos; Ashley Hanson, Cady Hsu, Riya Madan, Samaya Patel, and Victoria Smitham of Carmel Valley; Veronica Edwards and Cece Gant of Poway; Annalisa
Simonetti of Rancho Bernardo; and Madalyn Nguyen of Carmel Mountain Ranch. The girls are among 66 Girl Scouts from San Diego and Imperial Counties who earned the Gold Award this year and were honored during a recent virtual ceremony. For information about Girl Scouting opportunities contact Andrea Rentería at arenteria@sdgirlscouts.org or visit www.sdgirlscouts.org. ¢
Pandemic Palz
HELPING THE COMMUNITY SPEND TIME TOGETHER by KELLEY GUSICH
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est friends since second grade at Chaparral Elementary, Isha Pasumarthi and Varsha Mathew managed to stay close friends despite attending different schools since then. They both graduated high school in 2019 – Isha from Del Norte High School and Varsha from Rancho Bernardo High School – and began college, with Isha attending Nova Southeastern University while Varsha stayed more local at University of California San Diego. Imagine their surprise when in March this year they had to pack everything up at college with a moment’s notice and move back home. “We co-founded Pandemic Palz in April in an effort to help community members make new connections even in the circumstances we are in now,” Varsha confirmed. “The mission is to connect members of our community with one another
Isha Pasumarthi
in the light of self-isolation.” They are doing this through a return to the timeless art of letter writing. At the moment, Pandemic Palz is working on two projects: making a pen pal and writing a letter of appreciation to a healthcare worker. To become a Pandemic Pal, sign up (with parents) on the website. Share a few fun
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facts about yourself, and you’ll be connected with another student who might be in the same grade, but who attends a different school. Anyone of any age can write a letter of appreciation to a healthcare worker. Send your letter to pandemicpalz@gmail.com and it’ll be passed on to a local hospital. “Pandemic Palz has been a joy to found and run,’’ confirmed Isha and Varsha. “Through this whole process, we’ve also been able to connect with each other Varsha Mathew and members of the community in a way that was never possible before the pandemic, so we’re really thankful to have this opportunity to give back.” ¢ Website: pandemicpalz.wixsite.com/website Email: pandemicpalz@gmail.com Phone: 858-432-3370 Instagram: @pandemic.palz
SUPERVISOR
Kristin Gaspar
GETTING THE JOB DONE
Helping to solve the region’s homelessness problem permanently with innovative programs that help people – including our military veterans – with mental health and addiction issues get much-needed care and off the streets. Fighting to fund local street and road improvements that were promised to North County. Kristin has opposed all attempts to divert taxes paid by North County from going to other projects elsewhere in the county. Working with non-profits focused on rescuing missing and abused children, and investing in programs designed to disrupt human traffic rings and help shelter victims.
ON NOVEMBER 3RD, RE-ELECT SUPERVISOR GASPAR!
Joe Leventhal FOR SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL
A Plan to Move San Diego Forward SECURE OUR SCHOOLS Joe has proposed a “Safe Schools Initiative” to examine the areas within a half-mile of all K-12 schools in San Diego with the goal of ensuring safe access.
PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS Joe will stand with our first responders and ensure they have the resources and training necessary to keep our communities safe.
REVIVE OUR ECONOMY Joe will work hard to ensure a quick recovery from the COVID-19 crisis by working with our local businesses, and not against them.
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1. The Poway Valley Garden Club’s Ann and Bill Dahnke were named Man and Woman of the Year 2020 by the California Garden Club’s Palomar District. 2. Larry and John Edwards prepare for their morning bike ride down the coast. 3. Pacific Ridge School’s rising sophomore Tannen Hall recently attended UCLA’s MUN Summer Session 2020, earning the UCLA MUN Outstanding Delegate award. 4. The Rancho Bernardo Community Coucnil recognized Chris Babler for 20 years of service with the City of San Diego’s Fire-Rescue Department. 5. Lucy takes a break in the shade at Encinitas Dog Park. 6. Coastal Roots Farm continued to serve the community during COVID-19 this summer with modified Farm Stand protocols.
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COMMUNITY STUFF
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4 Paws of Love, a local pet therapy nonprofit, continues bringing joy to the community despite pandemic restrictions. Robin Kaufman founded 4 Paws of Love two years ago as a unique all-poodle organization. Because poodles shed less than most dog breeds, they’re less likely to affect people with allergies. In more usual times, trained 4 Paws of Love teams – one poodle and one human – visit hospitals, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, schools, and service groups across San Diego for pet therapy, de-stressing, and educational presentations. Library visits where children read to the poodles are one of their most popular programs. Since COVID-19 restrictions began this spring, in-person visits have been suspended. Like many of us, 4 Paws of Love has gone virtual to continue making an impact. The group takes videos of teams reading out loud and posts them on Facebook for children to watch. Multiple poodle members have participated in the videos, including poodles who don’t usually visit the library. See the videos and learn more at www.facebook.com/4pawsoflovetherapy or www.4pawsoflove.org.
Del Norte High School student Yajat Yadav was named a 2020 USA Biolympiad (USABO) Silver Medalist in the 18th Annual USABO National Finals held by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) over the summer. Nearly 10,000 students from 500 schools, 43 states, and 11 International Schools registered in the nationwide high school competition. During the 10 days of the National Finals, students participated in intensive theoretical and practical tutorials, and studied with leading scientists who are experts in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, plant anatomy and physiology, animal anatomy and physiology, genetics and evolution, ecology, ethology, and biosystematics. “CEE is so proud of these students who worked so hard to compete at the 2020 USABO National Finals,” said Joann DiGennaro, CEE President. Learn more about CEE and the USA Biolympiad at www.usabo-trc.org.
San Diego’s Virtual Oasis Local nonprofit San Diego Oasis will be donating 300 tablets to older adults throughout the region, so they can use the devices to stay connected with friends, family, and community during these challenging times. San Diego Oasis hosts workshops and classes for older adults, and since this spring has been providing these services virtually. “The pandemic has moved San Diego Oasis to a ‘senior center without walls’ where our members can attend classes from the comfort and safety of their homes as they are one of the most vulnerable populations affected by the virus,” said Simona Valanciute, President and CEO. “But for those who don’t have tech capabilities to tune into our virtual classes, the donated devices provide an opportunity for our organization to reach and engage with them, expanding our reach to an even broader audience, and allows us to support more older adults in need.” The donation was funded by the Gary and Mary West Foundation, North County COVID-19 Response Fund, San Diego Foundation, and SDG&E. Learn more at www.sandiegooasis.org.
National Merit Scholarship Winners Sixteen students from Canyon Crest Academy, eight from Del Norte High School, eight from Westview High School, seven from Torrey Pines High School, six from Scripps Ranch High School, two from Rancho Bernardo High School, and one from Mt. Carmel High School were named 2020 National Merit Scholars. These distinguished high school graduates are among 7,600 National Merit Scholarship recipients nationwide, all of whom will receive scholarships for undergraduate study worth a total of over $30 million. This year’s competition began with a pool of over 1.5 million entrants from 21,000 high schools across the country. In September 2019, approximately 16,000 were named semifinalists on a staterepresentational basis. From that group, roughly 15,000 attained finalist standing, and about half of those finalists were chosen to receive National Merit Scholarships this year. Learn more at www.nationalmerit.org.
Local Author Publishes Picture Books Cartoonist and illustrator Deana Sobel Lederman, who lives in Carmel Valley, has published her debut picture books, a series of three stories for children about the COVID-19 pandemic called Rainbows, Masks, and Ice Cream. “I was looking for a way to address the pandemic in a gentle way that kids could understand,” she said. “The books were also very therapeutic to write because they allowed me to express my feelings about what was going on and find hope.” The series, which consists of Noah Henry: A Rainbow Story, The Sewing Lesson, and Masks!, is published by TBR Books, part of the nonprofit Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC). All three books have been translated into multiple languages, including Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Arabic, and possibly others in the future. The books are available for purchase at www.tbr-books.org or online at major retailers.
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With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus earlier this year and the ongoing pandemic, things may seem a little scary right now. That’s why it’s so important, perhaps now more than ever, to have medical professionals you can trust. Fortunately, North County San Diego is home to many highly qualified professionals – from general physicians and specialists to dentists and orthodontists – who have your health and safety top of mind. Many of them work in the very communities where they live. They’re your neighbors, living through the same uncertainties as everyone else. And right now, with cutting-edge technology, a wealth of experience, and exceptional human compassion, they spend each day taking care of others. ZCode’s 2020 Medical and Health Issue is proud to introduce you to some of these local superstars. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SECTION
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Some people may still be unsure about visiting the dentist, but right now kids need their dentist more than ever. “If you have a child as I do, don’t fear the dentist because the ramifications of ignoring their oral health are too great,” said Dr. Hoss. “At the same time, keep in mind that your family’s next dental appointment is going to be noticeably different than previous visits.” As a healthcare facility, The Super Dentists already had stringent cleaning and infection control protocols in place but have
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air cleaners and UV light technology as an additional safeguard. • Modification of some dental procedures to reduce or eliminate aerosols. The Super Dentists is also one of the first dental offices to utilize an advanced droplets and aerosol terminator (ADS) to provide an additional level of safety for patients, crew members, and doctors. “I can tell you it is safe to see your dentist. Dentists have been dealing with pathogens for years and even pre-COVID, dentists were already taking universal precautions for infection control, but since COVID, have added even more,” Dr. Hoss affirmed. “Remarkably, to date, there has been no evidence of confirmed cases of COVID as a result of patients going to the dentist.” ¢
“If you have a child as I do, don’t fear the dentist because the ramifications of ignoring their oral health are too great.”
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t Brian Davey DDS, Inc., patients can have peace of mind and the knowledge that their overall health and wellbeing is a priority. That’s because Team Davey is on a mission to make San Diego America’s Healthiest City by bridging the gap between medicine and dentistry. Dr. Davey tells his patients that a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth. A visit to Brian Davey DDS, Inc. begins with a thorough dental exam, including key health-related questions, blood pressure readings, access to DNA diagnostics for oral pathogens, and looking for ways to decrease oral inflammation. Studies have linked inflammation to an increased risk of sleep apnea, heart attacks, diabetes, and even cancer. A healthy mouth can lessen those risks. Nervous about going to the dentist right now? Our office is one of the few in the county to offer sedation. As a licensed sedation dentist, Dr. Davey can help you achieve your health “Team Davey is on a goals without fear. In mission to make San addition, the office Diego America’s follows infection control Healthiest City recommendations made by the American Dental by bridging the Association, the U.S. gap between Centers for Disease medicine and Control, and the Occupational Safety and dentistry.” Health Administration. Dr. Davey is a 4S Ranch resident and loves being a part of his patients’ lives by supporting the community. He is on the Board of Directors for the 4S Ranch-Del Sur Community Foundation and the office is a Community Member. Dr. Davey is also a Live Well San Diego partner and a Fellow with the American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health and is one of the few dentists actively advocating for dental care as the first step in complete oral health. ¢
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or the past 25 years, Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG) has been the region’s only healthcare provider focused on children and their health and well-being. CPCMG staff loves working with children and their families, guiding them through infancy, into childhood, and into the teen years. CPCMG offers patient-focused, family-centered pediatric healthcare for children including: • Well visits including developmental screenings and guidance • Newborn care • School, sports, and camp physicals • Immunizations • Weight management and nutrition tips • Mental health and behavioral consultations • Teen healthcare
Scheduling an appointment is easy and convenient thanks to after-hours and weekend appointments. The patient portal MyChart will give you secure online access to your child’s medical records and lets you manage appointments, check test results, email your pediatrician, and request prescription refills. The nurse triage line is staffed by pediatric registered nurses who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions and give advice. When needed, CPCMG will refer your child to specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. For parents-to-be, CPCMG offers free prenatal visits, giving you the opportunity to meet your pediatrician before your baby is born. Online “Baby 101” classes are also available, and lactation consultants are there to help you every step of the way.
Even in challenging times, it’s important to keep your family healthy by keeping up with well child visits and immunizations to prevent other illnesses. You may be nervous about coming into a medical office during the pandemic – CPCMG understands. CPCMG is committed to ensure your visit is as safe as possible. This includes a health screening of all providers, staff, and patients before entering the office, ensuring everyone wears a face covering, and practicing rigorous sanitation. CPCMG has grown to include more than 145 pediatricians, physician assistants, and certified pediatric nurse practitioners working in 29 offices throughout San Diego and southern Riverside Counties. Find your CPCMG pediatrician in your neighborhood today! ¢
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UC San Diego Health — Pacific Highlands Ranch Company: UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch
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C San Diego Health opened its newest medical clinic in Pacific Highlands Ranch on Sept. 14. The clinic offers primary care and women’s health services, with same-day express care coming in 2021. Board-certified family medicine physicians can treat patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. With a model of care that is based on building personal relationships and putting patients first, physicians emphasize communication, shared decision-making, and accessibility. “My goal is to become a partner in health with my patients, by listening to their needs and concerns. I work with families to answer any questions and provide them with effective and evidence-based care,” said Dr. M. Monjurul Alam, family medicine physician at UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch. “When my patients leave an appointment with me, I want them to feel informed and confident in our treatment plan.” In addition to primary care, UC San Diego Health’s team of experts also provides a full spectrum of women’s health care at the new clinic, including high-quality pregnancy and gynecology services, family planning, and well woman visits in a comfortable setting. Patient convenience is a top priority at UC San Diego Health – Pacific Highlands Ranch. Same-day and next-day appointments may be available for certain types of visits. Existing patients can easily schedule and manage appointments online, and same-day express care visits for common health care needs will be available next year. During these uncertain times of the novel coronavirus crisis, UC San Diego Health is committed to all patients’ health and safety. The clinic screens all patients, staff, and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival each day. Face coverings are required for patients and staff, and doctors at Pacific Highlands Ranch even offer video visits. Choosing UC San Diego Health means that patients have access to an entire network of advanced specialty care. As a nationally
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recognized academic medical center, UC San Diego Health includes multidisciplinary teams of experts who can provide medical and surgical resources not offered in other settings or networks. Patients have access to the state-of-the-art Jacobs Medical Center hospital in La Jolla, as well as various specialty services in nearby offices in Encinitas, including cancer care, high-risk obstetrics, orthopedics, urology, and more. In fact, UC San Diego Health was ranked the number one hospital system in the San Diego metro area for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report and was ranked among the nation’s best in 10 medical and surgical specialties – more than any other hospital system in San Diego. ¢
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communities is that we are able to provide busy and stressed residents with a place of healing refuge,” Tracy said. That place of refuge is especially valuable after months of pandemic restrictions – and the consequent negative effects of staying – home all day. Tracy described ALCHEME’s “Medical Gym Membership” weight-loss program, explaining, “To help our patients with COVID-19 related gym closures, we have combined hCG weight loss and EMSCULPT, our electromagnetic body sculpting modality.” Immune system-boosting IV drips and smile-boosting injectables have also been popular treatments with stressed-out clients. “Aesthetic Injectables including filler and neuromodulators like Botox and Xeomin help our patients look refreshed and at their best – on Zoom calls,” Tracy explained. ALCHEME’s spacious layout, including separate treatment rooms and adjacent outdoor spaces, makes social distancing easy and comfortable. Learn more at www.ALCHEMEHealth.com. ¢
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Children’s Physicians Medical Group Company: Children’s Physicians Medical Group
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CPMG offers access to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego’s specialists, facilities, and services for the highest level of care. “I have enjoyed caring for children both in the urgent care setting and in the primary care setting,” said Dr. Jaime Friedman of the CPMG 4S Ranch location. “Being a parent myself, I have learned so much that helps me guide my patients and their families.” Your child’s safety is a top priority at CPMG, especially during the current pandemic. Physicians and staff members receive temperature checks several times a day and all providers wear full personal protective equipment. In addition, well check visits are kept separate from sick visits and exam rooms are thoroughly disinfected after every patient. CPMG accepts a wide range of health insurance groups, and many physicians contract with other types of insurance plans as well. Call today to find out if your insurance plan is accepted and for help enrolling your child. ¢
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he RB Chorale is ending 46 years of community involvement and shared artistic passion. The group, founded by Pat Bean, decided earlier this year that the 2019-2020 season would be its last hurrah. Even though the final concert was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the scholarship program was still able to proceed with virtual performance interviews. The RB Chorale was proud Dillon Halpin Melanie Athans Evan Zhou Phoebe Olszewki to distribute $10,000 between four young local musicians aiming to continue their musical education. Del Norte High School graduate Evan Zhou won his scholarship Dillon Halpin was recognized for his skill with the flute. Dillon with his violin talent. Evan is a National Merit Finalist, National AP graduated from Mira Mesa High School and was a member of his Scholar, first violin in the String Bean Quartet, and debate team captain. school’s wind ensemble, orchestra, marching band, and water polo He will be studying politics and music at Princeton University. team. He is also a lifeguard and member of the San Diego Youth Phoebe Olszewki is also a violinist graduating from Del Norte Symphony, and will be studying conducting at University of California, High School. She plans to study violin performance alongside her Santa Barbara. pre-med program at St. Olaf College. She has been co-concert master Melanie Athans graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and of the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, as well as interning at Palomar received her scholarship for singing. She was active in musical groups Hospital, performing at nursing homes, and riding horses. and theater while in high school, and she will be attending California Since its founding in 1974, the RB Chorale has granted more than State University, Long Beach’s Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Her $300,000 in scholarships to young musicians. Learn more about the goal is to become a choral director. organization’s history at www.rbchorale.org. ¢
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Bring COOL air in, Exhaust HOT air out! 1
Your open window brings in fresh, natural air.
2
QuietCool fans draw cool air through your home into the attic through ceiling mounted grilles.
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Hot attic air is forced outside through vents.
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Patented whisper quiet, ducted design allows system to suspend in attic, keeping noise vibration out of the living space.
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ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FANS
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