FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT PIH HEALTH

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Young Mom Beats Cancer and Fulfills Her Wish to Have Another Baby

Family Medicine Closer to Home

Diabetic Patient Makes Lifestyle Changes to Improve Health

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SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Cover Stories

2 Healthy Mom, Growing Family:

Young Mom Beats Rare Cancer and

Fulfills Her Wish to Have Another Baby

6 Family Medicine Closer to Home:

PIH Health Adds New Offices to Serve

Local Needs

10 Diabetic Patient Makes Lifestyle

Changes to Improve Health

In This Issue

4 Grateful Patient Becomes First in

L.A. County to Receive New Stent

8 Making Sweet Music: Lung Cancer

Survivor and Hospital Volunteer Credits

her Positive Outcome to Outstanding

Physicians and the Latest in Technology

12 Swing into Action: 2018 Frank Scott

Pro/AM Golf Tournament Raises $306,000

for Clinical Simulation Center

14 Thank You To Our Generous Supporters

16 Circle of Excellence Members

18 Every Meal Matters: PIH Health

Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food

20 Innovation Where It Counts:

Teleneurology Platform Speeds

Stroke Care

22 New Urgent Care Center Now Open

in La Habra

24 Beat the Back-to-School Rush:

Get Your Children's Vaccines

In Every Issue

25 Health Education Calendar

26 PIH Health Site Locations Map

27 List of PIH Health Services

Healthy Mom, Growing Family

Theresa McGrath and her daughter, Shelby.

When Theresa McGrath started experiencing extreme fatigue, rapid bruising and worsening vision, her primary care physician suggested that she see a specialist to review her blood tests. While waiting for her appointment date to arrive, she bumped her leg at the gym and watched the bruise quickly double in size within a matter of minutes, which prompted Theresa to make an emergency appointment with PIH Health Hematologist/Oncologist, Lisa Wang MD.

“When Theresa came into my office, she was in rapid decline—it was a true emergency,” said Dr. Wang. “I suspected she may have acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare form of blood cancer, but I needed a confirmed diagnosis.

I immediately admitted her to the hospital for a bone marrow biopsy.”

For Theresa, this was a major curve ball.

“If it was cancer, I would be in the hospital for the next 30 days,” Theresa said. “I was shocked—I was only 29 at the time, with a husband and two daughters at home.”

The results came back, confirming that Theresa had APL. Dr. Wang wanted to start chemotherapy immediately, but knowing Theresa’s desire to have another child, she wanted to protect Theresa’s reproductive system before treatment began.

Young Mom Beats Rare Cancer and Fulfills Her Wish to Have Another Baby

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Healthy Mom, Growing Family

Helping Women Feel Their BestAfter a mastectomy, many breast cancer survivors seek ways to look and feel their best, again. For many women, choosing a custom breast prosthesis that appears natural and life-like, while also being waterproof, is the best option for achieving that goal.

PIH Health has new technology that’s making the process of creating custom prostheses faster and easier. The advanced scanner is called ContourMed, and the PIH Health is the center within a 50 miles radius to offer this unique scanning service.

The scanner, takes three images of the breast and a full scan of the chest wall to ensure the custom prosthesis will fit properly against the woman’s skin. The entire process is done in less than 10 minutes.

Scans are done by our PIH Health certified mastectomy fitter, Brittney Sandoval, who has been specially trained on the procedure.

“I enjoy being a part of a patient’s final visit and fitting them with their customized prosthesis,” said Brittney. “Their happiness brings a lot of positivity to their journey. We can even check patients’ insurance plans to see if the cost is covered, and if not, we offer discounts and payment options.”

Best of all, our patients can enjoy a customized prosthesis process that’s quick and easy. The prostheses can be worn while swimming and exercising so that everyday life can continue on.

“The process just takes a few minutes, and the finished product is so comfortable—a lot more natural feeling than the bra inserts,” said Mary Hobel, a patient who has a prosthesis. “The scanner is really amazing technology. I’ve had an amazing experience with my prosthesis."

To learn more about prosthetic services and other products and services for cancer patients and survivors, call 562.907.0667 or visit PIHHealth.org/GiftShops.

Breakthroughs in Custom Breast Prostheses

“We decided to put Theresa into a chemical menopause—essentially putting her ovaries into hibernation—in hopes of shielding her system during her toxic chemotherapy. Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells but it can also reduce a woman’s chances of having a child,” said Dr. Wang.

In the hospital while she was recovering from intensive chemotherapy, her blood count dropped and she developed an infection. Theresa was given antibiotics and transfusions, but her body was rejecting the platelets, so Dr. Wang prescribed an immunotherapy called Rituxan, which stopped the bleeding. This allowed her to recover from complications of chemotherapy.

To ensure she stayed in remission, she was placed on maintenance chemotherapy with arsenic trioxide, which was a new therapy at that time, followed by oral chemotherapy. When treatment ended, Theresa’s reproductive system began functioning once again and within a few weeks, she was pregnant. Since she had just finished intensive cancer treatment, she was referred to a high-risk obstetrician at PIH Health to care for her and her unborn child.

Her obstetrician identified that a rare genetic mutation may have caused the platelet rejection during Theresa’s cancer treatment. Theresa was tested for that mutation and it came back positive, which can be dangerous for mother and baby during a natural birth. Armed with this information, PIH Health Obstetrician Brent Gray MD, scheduled a C-section to ensure a successful birth. Theresa’s baby girl was born in March 2018.

“We had such a great team that identified this issue and helped ensure a safe pregnancy for Theresa,” said Dr. Wang. “She had a healthy delivery—with zero bleeding complications. Today, Theresa remains in remission and in good health.”

“I had such a wonderful experience with the whole PIH Health team,” said Theresa. “Dr. Wang really knows her medicine, and had the expertise to help me through the toughest time of my life. I couldn’t be more grateful.”

To learn more about cancer treatments at PIH Health, visit PIHHealth.org/Oncology.

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Walking Strong, Making History

When 65-year-old Dolores Martinez Banda went to the emergency room at PIH Health Hospital - Downey in March 2018, she had no idea her chest pains were a sign of a minor heart attack.

Fortunately, the cardiovascular

medical team, led by cardiologist

Kaushal Tamboli MD, knew

just what to do. First, the team

needed to get a clear view of

Dolores’ heart and arteries.

Dr. Tamboli performed cardiac

catheterization by putting a

long, thin, flexible tube (called

a catheter) into a blood vessel

and threaded it into Dolores’

heart. Next, he performed a

coronary angiography by putting

a contrast dye into the catheter,

which enabled him to take X-ray

images of the heart to see if her

coronary arteries were narrowed

or blocked.

Grateful Patient Becomes First in Los Angeles County to Receive New Stent

Dolores Banda enjoying a day at the park with her grandson, Mason Esqueda.

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Q. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Does this mean I am at higher risk for other medical problems?

A. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re certainly not alone. Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States—and many more worldwide. Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (sugar) levels rise higher than normal (called hyperglycemia). Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Although diabetes is a very common diagnosis, managing your disease is very important. Diabetes can affect many major organs, and over time, may lead to complications such as heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney damage, eye problems, foot complications, hearing impairment and may even increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Carefully controlling your blood sugar levels can help prevent these complications.

If you use insulin shots, you should see your doctor at least every three months. If you take pills or manage your diabetes through diet alone, you should see your doctor every four to six months. You may need to go more often if your blood sugar is not controlled or if your complications worsen.

To schedule an appointment with an endocrine specialist, call 562.967.2760. To learn more, visit PIHHealth.org/Endo.

Asma Hasan MD

PIH Health Endocrinology

12400 Bloomfield Ave.

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

562.967.2760

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The team saw an existing stent, which Dolores received

years ago to address a previous blockage. A stent is a tiny wire

mesh tube that props open a blocked artery and is left in

place permanently.

“The angiography showed severe narrowing in the existing stent and another area of severe narrowing in the patient’s artery,” said Dr. Tamboli. “We were able to clear Dolores’ existing stent with a balloon angioplasty, and we placed a brand new stent in her artery with excellent results.”

That new stent is no ordinary device. Measuring just 2.0

millimeters, it’s currently the smallest Drug-Eluting Stent (DES)

on the market, and was approved by the United States Food

and Drug Administration (FDA) just a few weeks before Dolores’

procedure. Dolores was the first patient in Los Angeles County

to receive it.

“This 2.0 millimeter stent is very useful in patients with small blood vessels, especially diabetics,” said Dr. Tamboli. “The availability of small stent sizes gives medical professionals an additional option for treating patients with narrow blood vessels—people who could not be treated with stents before.”

Today, Dolores couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome

and her new level of energy.

“I was very happy to get back to walking and exercising, with no

concerns of chest pains or breathing problems. I feel absolutely

great,” she said. “I was also excited and proud when I learned

that I would be the first patient in LA County to receive this new

stent. It’s nice to know that PIH Health Hospital - Downey has

the latest medical devices available for patients like me, and

physicians who are up to date on the latest technologies.”

To learn more about PIH Health Cardiology, visit PIHHealth.org/Heart.

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PIH Health Adds New Offices to Serve Local Needs

Family Medicine at PIH Health is rapidly expanding to better

serve our communities.

“With the addition of PIH Health Hospital - Downey, we are

more connected to a larger geographic area, and we want

to ensure that extended area is getting the high-quality,

integrated healthcare that PIH Health is so proud to provide,”

explained Elisabeth Brown MD, PIH Health Family Medicine

physician in Santa Fe Springs.

How much has family medicine grown? In 2018 alone,

PIH Health added three new office locations in Downey,

Montebello and most recently La Habra. Along with opening

the new locations, PIH Health also recently hired five family

medicine physicians, two nurse practitioners and one

physician’s assistant, and this expansion doesn’t appear

to be slowing down anytime soon.

“Over the next 18-24 months we will add new family

medicine office locations, additional urgent care centers,

and increase the number of physicians, nurse practitioners

and physicians assistants in each location to better serve

the needs our community,” explained Andrew Zwers, vice

president, PIH Health Group Operations. “Improving access

and delivering high-quality care is key for the health of our

community and an essential priority for PIH Health. We want

to not only meet these needs but meet them in a better and

more convenient way for our patients and their families.”

What exactly is family medicine? Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages—from newborn to the elderly— and manage their care. They serve as the “quarterback” of the healthcare team.

Family Medicine Closer to Home

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Health is a simple goal. Yet your individual health depends on a variety of factors, including the quality of healthcare in your community, as well as the lifestyle choices you make each day.

That’s why PIH Health is proud to be honored with several accolades from Healthgrades®, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at almost 4,500 hospitals.

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for the second year in a row, 2018-2019. This accolade solidifies PIH Health as one of the nation’s best healthcare facilities. For 2019, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier was also named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care and one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, and PIH Health Hospital - Downey was named among the Top 10 percent in the nation for Joint Replacement.

In addition to these highly regarded awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier was recognized by Healthgrades for care in Cardiac, Critical Care, Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal care. PIH Health Hospital - Downey was recognized in Cardiac, Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal care.

“At PIH Health, we have a culture of excellence that drives us to continuously work toward progressing in all that we do,” said Judy Pugach, vice president of Regulatory Affairs at PIH Health. “We pride ourselves in our ability to meet the needs of the community."

For more information about PIH Health, visit PIHHealth.org.

New Awards Recognize PIH Health for Getting Healthcare Right

Time for a Colon ScreeningHave you turned 50 recently? PIH Health recommends a colorectal cancer screening for both men and women at age 50, if you are at average risk. A colonoscopy is the preferred screening method to detect colon cancer before it develops—other tests only detect cancers that are already present.

To learn more, visit PIHHealth.org/Screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 562.967.2656.

Family medicine physicians at PIH Health are board-certified

and deliver a wide range of medical care, including acute,

chronic and preventative services. They diagnose and treat

illnesses and also provide routine check-ups, health risk

assessments, immunizations, health screenings and personal

counseling to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Family medicine

doctors also manage chronic conditions by working closely

with physician specialists.

New Family Medicine Office Locations:

PIH Health Family Medicine – Downey

11411 Brookshire Ave.

Downey, CA 90241

562.904.4411

PIH Health Family Medicine – Montebello

2205 W. Beverly Blvd.

Montebello, CA 90640

323.728.0321

PIH Health Family Medicine – La Habra

1400 S. Harbor Blvd.

La Habra, CA 90631

562.789.5491

For more information about PIH Health Family Medicine or to view a complete list of locations and doctors, visit PIHHealth.org/FM.

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Making Sweet Music

Lois Bennett, playing the piano in the PIH Health Hospital - Whittier lobby.

Lung Cancer Survivor and Hospital Volunteer Credits Her Positive Outcome to Outstanding Physicians and the Latest in TechnologyIf it weren’t for an unexpected case of pneumonia and PIH Health’s ability to perform low dose CT scans of the chest, 80-year-old Lois Bennett may have never known she had a cancerous nodule in her right lung. Thanks to the expert resources at PIH Health, doctors were able to detect the cancer early, when it is the most treatable.

After smoking heavily for more than 50 years, Lois was at high-risk for lung cancer. For that reason, PIH Health Internal Medicine physician Sy Oang DO, had been doing computerized tomography (CT) scans on Lois’ lungs for 10 years, regularly checking for small spots that could be cancerous.

After PIH Health introduced the Lung Cancer Screening Program, Dr. Oang suggested that Lois begin regular

screenings using CT machines that follow a low-dose

radiation protocol. Dr. Oang had been monitoring a three-

millimeter nodule in her upper right lobe since 2014, which

remained stable with only slight growth to four millimeters

in August 2016.

A few weeks later, Lois was admitted to PIH Health

Hospital - Whittier with an unexpected case of pneumonia.

From a low-dose CT scan of the chest, doctors found

a new 10 millimeter nodule also in the upper right lobe,

near her four millimeter nodule; however this nodule was

suspicious of cancer. After testing, Lois was found to have

a very early stage (Stage 0) adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Doctors recommended surgery to remove both nodules,

and Lois agreed.

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Q. I get frequent headaches. Could they be related to my sinuses?

A. In many situations, headaches are caused by muscle tension or stress. However, another common cause is inflammation in our sinuses—spaces within the bones in our face that secrete mucus to help with air filtration. Sinus inflammation can decrease the ability for mucus to drain, which increases pressure and may cause what is called a sinus headache. Common causes of inflammation are allergies, infections or colds. Symptoms of a sinus headache include:• Pain in the face (cheeks, brow or forehead)• Worsening pain if you bend forward or lie down• Runny or stuffy nose• Fatigue• An achy feeling in your upper teeth

Typically, over-the-counter cold medicines can help decrease sinus inflammation and promote drainage. However, consult your doctor if you have a fever, nasal discharge, congestion or facial pain that lasts longer than 10 days, or keeps coming back. You may have a sinus infection (called sinusitis), which may need special treatment.

To schedule an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist also known as an otolaryngologist, call 562.789.5456. To learn more about our services, visit PIHHealth.org/ENT.

David K. Chen MD

PIH Health Ear, Nose & Throat

12642 Putnam Street, Suite 500

Whittier, CA 90602

562.789.5456

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Making Sweet Music

Lois underwent successful removal of the upper lobe of her lung through a one-and-a-half-inch incision. The procedure, pioneered by Eduardo Tovar MD, PIH Health cardiothoracic surgeon has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at cardiothoracic conferences in the US and abroad. This method enables most patients to leave the hospital earlier than at most other institutes.

“Fortunately, her cancer was found very early when it could be surgically removed, so she didn’t need chemotherapy,” said Dr. Tovar. “Nearly two years after surgery, Lois is still doing very well, with no evidence of further lung malignancy. The Lung Cancer Screening Program was a valuable tool in her journey, which helped us to spot and track nodules.”

Lois’ story didn’t end there. In September 2018, her yearly mammogram, conducted with 3D mammogram technology and examined by Radiologist Kimberly Bickell MD, found a small spot in her right breast that was biopsied and identified as Stage 1 breast cancer. In November 2018, the spot was surgically removed by Kennith Thompson MD, PIH Health general surgeon. Two weeks later, under the care of William Kurohara MD, radiation oncologist. Lois received follow-up radiation for five consecutive days and is back to great health.

Today, Lois is a dedicated volunteer at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, where she plays the piano in the main lobby. In addition to bringing music to hospital visitors and staff, she’s a shining example of how important early detection is, and how PIH Health provides state-of-the-art healthcare to patients who need it.

“This was the third time PIH Health had saved my life,” said Lois. “I had a heart attack back in 2006, and even though I ended up coding the night I was admitted, before they did the procedure for the placement of my first two stents, Sudhaker Nayak MD and the PIH Health team brought me back. Between that experience, my surgery to remove lung cancer and the most recent surgery to remove breast cancer, I feel that the PIH Health doctors and nurses have saved my life three times. It’s amazing to me that every health experience I’ve ever had at PIH Health has been fantastic. That is why I love volunteering here so much…it gives me a chance to give back to the hospital that has given so much to me.”

For more information about the PIH Health Lung Cancer Screening Program, call 562.967.2892 or visit PIHHealth.org/Screenings.

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Diabetic Patient Makes Lifestyle Changes to Improve Health

Lighter, Leaner, HealthierA few years ago, when Joseph Salinas looked in the mirror, he no longer liked what he saw. After decades of being overweight, this 6’ 2” Whittier resident was hovering around 300 pounds and experiencing a growing list of health complications.

He was already dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a thyroid issue, but when Joseph was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, that’s when it finally hit home that his weight was playing a serious factor in his overall health.

“It really bothered me,” he said.

“When I was younger, I always thought

I was invincible. I had to come to the

realization that I wasn’t a spring chicken

anymore. I had to either accept my age

and my weight—and what comes with it—

or make the choice to do something about it.”

Joseph Salinas, before and after

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To choose a PIH Health Family Medicine doctor, visit PIHHealth.org/FM.

In early 2017, several circumstances gave Joseph the inspiration he needed. His oldest daughter was graduating from college and getting married and he wanted to ensure his health improved for these milestone events. So Joe connected with an online diabetes support program.

After discussing his wellness goals with his family medicine doctor, Grace Jae MD at PIH Health, Joseph decided to make some serious lifestyle changes. He prioritized nutrition and exercise, joined a gym, and took advantage of online education and coaching support through weekly lessons and chat rooms.

“I was so determined to lose the weight,” he said. “I bought a treadmill and did cardio workouts every night for the first few months. The weight started coming off little by little. I also learned a lot about the difference between good carbs, bad carbs, glucose and sugar content.”

By the time Joseph’s daughter got married in October, he weighed 218 pounds—70 pounds lighter than his starting weight of 288 pounds. Best yet, his health had seen a dramatic turnaround.

“I’m no longer taking medication for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol or thyroid,” he said. “I’m very excited. I still treat myself with food I don’t normally eat from time to time, but I also know how to keep things under control and how to work it off. It’s a whole new lifestyle. For others who are dealing with obesity, I just want to say that it’s possible. If you put in the work, you will see the results.”

Today, 56-year-old Joseph is living a whole new life, and working on his bucket list. He participated in his first 5K event in April 2018 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, followed by a second one in September 2018 at Dodger Stadium.

“Joseph is a model patient who has made consistent lifestyle changes to improve his physical health,” said Dr. Jae, who monitored Joe’s progress throughout his journey. “He has made impressive strides in weight loss changes over the last 18 months, and in turn, eliminated the need to continue medication for metabolic syndrome. His determination and healthy daily practices for good nutrition and regular exercise have made a positive impact on his life and family.”

Ask the ExpertHave You Scheduled Your Medicare Adult Wellness Appointment This Year?

Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for annual wellness

visits at no cost. These visits are designed to help

prevent diseases and disability based on your current

health and risk factors. Adult wellness visits are

comprehensive 40-minute exams.

At PIH Health, results will be incorporated into your

personalized prevention plan and added to your

medical records.

Call your doctor’s office now to schedule your annual

Medicare wellness visit.

Remember, these visits require no copayment or

coinsurance payment. Be sure to bring all your

medications including over-the-counter drugs,

supplements and vitamins.

We hope to see you soon!

Your doctor will meet with you to:

• conduct a thorough health risk assessment

• update your health screenings

• provide personalized health advice

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Swing into Action

2018 Frank Scott Pro/Am Golf Tournament Raises $306,000 for Clinical Simulation Center

For golf lovers, nothing could be more meaningful than playing

your favorite sport and supporting a great cause at the same

time. On September 24, 2018 community members and loyal

supporters participated in PIH Health Foundation’s annual

golf event—the 2018 Frank Scott Pro/Am Golf Tournament—

raising $306,000 for the PIH Health Clinical Simulation Center.

The new center provides our physicians and nurses with

technology and training to enhance their skills and ability to

provide the highest-quality patient care available.

After a sunny day on the golf course, participants and guests

capped off the competitive fun by joining a festive evening

of entertainment, dinner and a silent and live auction. Even

people who did not golf were able to support the cause by

attending the dinner festivities.

Among the most popular auction items were two center floor

concert tickets to Elton John’s final tour “Farewell Yellow Brick

Road,” a seven-day California coastal cruise vacation, and four

tickets to the 2019 Genesis Open at The Riviera Country Club.

“An event like this doesn’t happen without the support of the

community,” said Annette Atwood and Ruth Kikuchi, Golf

Committee co-chairs. “It takes many generous people who

2018 Golf Committee

Kathy Luciano, Jane Dicus and Ruth B. Shannon

Rosalio Lopez MD and Betsy Frost

Keith Miyamoto MD

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understand the value of improving care for patients—

and their investment toward the Clinical Simulation Center

will do just that.”

At the end of the day, it’s the local community that benefits most.

“We had an excellent turnout and we so appreciate the support

for our Clinical Simulation Center,” said Rosalio Lopez MD MBA,

senior vice president, chief medical officer and chief strategy

officer at PIH Health. “The generous contributions will help us

continue to provide excellent patient care to our community.”

If you’d like to make a donation to support the new Clinical Simulation Center, please visit PIHHealth.org/Simulation or call 562.698.0811 Ext. 81520.

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Ask the ExpertSupport PIH Health - Join the PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence

There’s nothing more satisfying than supporting a

cause you believe in, and sharing that experience with

others who are like-minded. That’s one of the many

benefits of being a member of PIH Health Foundation’s

Circle of Excellence.

“We feel fortunate to live in a community with such a

stellar hospital,” said R.D. and Kathleen McDonnell,

Circle of Excellence members. “Built by generous

benefactors in the past, we believe it’s our duty to further

the founders’ legacy in order to continue to access the

state-of-the-art care we have come to rely on.”

The Circle of Excellence is a community of generous

donors who consistently support and sustain the

mission of PIH Health through annual gifts totaling

$1,000 or more. Together, these donors share a

unifying goal to help ensure that PIH Health continues

to provide the highest-quality care for our communities.

While most donors believe that supporting the mission

of PIH Health is the greatest reward of joining the Circle

of Excellence, members also enjoy other benefits,

including: recognition in donor listings, invitations to

medical briefings and behind-the-scenes tours by

hospital leadership or physicians, and discounts at

PIH Health Gift Shops and PIH Health Eye Care Centers.

To become a member or to learn more about

the Circle of Excellence benefits, please visit

PIHHealth.org/Circle.

Circle of Excellence Members, R.D. and Kathleen McDonnell

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Thank You to Our Generous SupportersWe Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity

JANUARY 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 31, 2018

$250,000+

The Atwood FamilyCounty of Los Angeles

$50,000+

The Estate of Ms. Janet Ruth BaxterKathy and Richard LucianoR.C. Baker Foundation

$25,000+

AllscriptsBewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLPBetsy FrostMatt and Melanie LyonsMr. and Mrs. Samuel A. MathisPIH Health Physicians Medical Group

$10,000+

AppleCare Medical ManagementAtkinson, Adelson, Loya, Ruud & RomoBank of America Merrill Lynch Global Institutional ConsultingBio OptionsMrs. Joyce FitzgeraldFriendly Hills Country Club Women's Golf AssociationMrs. Ruth HilleckeIntercommunity Dialysis ServicesIntercommunity Emergency Medical Group Dr. Kevin E. Andruss Dr. Steven Chin Dr. Adrian Crisan Dr. Marco A. Diaz Dr. Hoori Hovanessian Dr. Edward J. Jarema Dr. Michael Y. Liu Dr. Michael L. Martin Dr. Alisa Sato Dr. G. Donald Shook Dr. Richard M. ZorasterJerome FoundationLambert Radiology Medical Group Dr. Joel Garris Dr. Rodger Hughes Dr. Robert Kleinman Dr. Nanette Kovash Dr. Shao-Pow Lin Dr. Yong Park Dr. Joseph Park Dr. Jagdish Patel Dr. Daniel Saket Dr. Brian YueLeeba LessinDr. Rosalio J. Lopez*Mr. and Mrs. William T. MacniderMediWaste Disposal

Dr. Aidan P. O'BrienOltmans Construction Co.PIH Health Medical StaffThe Estate of Rev. Albert E. Jenkins and Nancy G. JenkinsRose Hills Memorial Park and MortuariesMr. Jack ScheiflySodexo, U.S.A.Mr. and Mrs. John T. SpragueThe Capital Group Companies Charitable FoundationDr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. TovarMr. Eugene UngUS BankVentegraWhittier Kidney Dialysis Center, Inc.Whittier Pathology Medical Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams*

$5,000+

Mr. James M. AndreoliBaker & Hostetler LLPBarlow Respiratory HospitalMrs. Edward A. BehnkeMr. and Mrs. Rich A. CasfordPeggy Chulack*Larry and Jane DicusDLS BuildersMr. and Mrs. Perry Ebeltoft*Mr. and Mrs. Edward FergusonFirst Pacific Advisors, LLCMr. Robert ForgnoneFraser Watson Croutch LLPThe Gray Family Foundation Mrs. Shirley L. GrayMr. and Mrs. James P. HicksMr. Mark A. KadzielskiBetty Koo*Dr. Davis Lee* and Dr. Janet YangDr. and Mrs. David A. LewisMr. and Mrs. Chico Manning*Mac and Carolyn McFarlandMr. and Mrs. Patrick MonroeJanet and Patrick MooreMr. and Mrs. David E. Moreno*Native Daughters of the Golden West Childrens FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Peck*Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pratt*Professional Diversified FlooringProfessional Physical Therapy Associates Mr. and Mrs. Steve CazaresMs. Judy B. Pugach*R. J. Construction & Electric, Inc.Ravello Bar & GrillDr. James and Jennifer RodgersRush University Medical CenterSg2Mr. Michael StarrattSWA Architects

Mrs. Marjorie SwansonMr. and Mrs. Eric ThemmReanna J. and Mendell L. ThompsonUnion BankUrteaga Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Dr. and Mrs. Manuel UrteagaMr. and Mrs. James R. West*White Emerson Mortuary The White FamilyWhittier Police DepartmentWhittier Pulmonary & Critical Care Medical Group, Inc.Willis Powers WatsonZotec PartnersMr. and Mrs. Andrew Zwers*

$2,500+

Mr. and Mrs. Jakob AckermannACRO Printing, Inc.Alliant Employee BenefitAmbulnzMs. Thea Asamoto-Arita*Rev. Jeff D. Bassette* and Dr. Shannon MooreMr. Bill Bornhorst and Mrs. Margit H. PolyakD. M. Braun & Company Daryl and Sherry BraunMr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brinnon*Mr. and Mrs. Peter BueckertMs. Bonnie CairnsDr. Jaime DiazDowney Kiwanis FoundationMr. Paul DuMontierEast Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music ProgramMr. and Mrs. George H. Engelage IVePlus Technology, Inc.Financial Partners Credit UnionFoley & Lardner Mr. James R. KalyvasFriendly Hills Country ClubDavid and Maria FuhrmanMichael and Maudi GreeneMr. and Mrs. Jeff HamarMr. and Mrs. Paul HelfreyDr. Jung HoDr. and Mrs. Nathan HondaMs. Jasmine JeanMr. and Mrs. David G. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Harold H. KelleyLa Serna Football ProgramMs. Joan B. LeeDebra* and Roy LeganMr. and Mrs. Joseph LesterDr. Jimmy Liao and Mrs. Shirley KimLos Alamitos High School Boys Basketball Booster ClubDr. Oariona Lowe and Dr. Evangelos RossopoulosDr. and Mrs. Roberto Madrid

Mr. and Mrs. Mike MarinMrs. Sally W. MarshDr. and Mrs. John D. McCarthyMs. Debbie McKnight*Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. MiyamotoDr. and Mrs. Shahriare Nasser-MoaddeliOptioncare Infusion ServicesOptumRx Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Yong H. ParkMr. and Mrs Anup D. Patel*Dr. and Mrs. Gregory E. PolitoThe Railey Family*RBB Architects, Inc.Ms. Dawn Roth*Mrs. Ruth B. ShannonDr. and Mrs. B. A. ShawStephenson, Acquisto & ColmanDr. and Mrs. Kennith O. ThompsonMs. Griselda Torres*Whittier Hearing Center Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Antair F. Yang

$1,000+

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel AkhavanMs. Victoria Alexanian*Mr. and Mrs. Alex AlvarezAmigos de los NinosMr. and Mrs. Leighton AndersonBill and Arlie AnkerbergMr. Michael C. Apodaca*Mr. and Mrs. Howard ApplebaumMr. and Mrs. Henry T. ArakakiMrs. Pippin Ashton*Athens ServicesMr. Joe BalbasMr. and Mrs. Scott Barnes*Beacon Security, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Brian A. BeckGeorgene B. BecknerDr. Kimberly Bickell and Mr. Matthew BickellMrs. Elizabeth T. BihrDr. Katherine BihrMr. and Mrs. Leonard BobierMs. Marsha Braunstein*Ms. Judith Bremer*Bright Pharmacy GroupNatalie Bumanglag* and FamilyDr. and Mrs. K. Leo BuxbaumMr. and Mrs. Wayne W. CampfieldCareMore Health PlanMr. John CarlsonMrs. Cynthia G. CarrilloMrs. Norma CasfordMr. and Mrs. Raul M. Castillo*The Chatel FamilyMr. Hearng Choy*Mr. and Mrs. Cole Christianson*Ms. Sherry L. Cline*CMRE Financial Services, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Henry N. CobauMr. Christopher W. CohickColonia Group, Inc. Chef Ricardo DiazMs. Lillian J. Cordova*Ron and Paula CowanMs. Brenda CoxMr. and Mrs. Harry C. CrowellCSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.Ms. Cecilia A. Curtis*Drs. Blayne Cutler and Thomas SpiekerDr. and Mrs. Riad Y. DarwishMr. and Mrs. Felix Davilla*Mr. and Mrs. Dennis De Pietro*Lorraine* and Francesco DeGiacomoRev. Philip and Carolyn DemersDr. Joan D. Dengrove and Dr. Neal ShindelMr. and Mrs. Richard J. DickinsonDave Dieu*Ms. Terri Dixon*Dr. Jacques DorceDr. and Mrs. Deep R. DudejaMs. Jacqueline T. DuMontierMr. and Mrs. Ed DunlapMr. and Mrs. Kevin P. DuthoyMr. Roger N. Edwards and Dr. Janet Staples-EdwardsMs. Sylvia ElizaldeEMCOR ServicesRuben* and Miriam EspejelMr. Olin W. FineMr. and Mrs. Jason FischerMr. William Seals and Mrs. Amy Fitzgerald*Mrs. Sylvia L. FoltzMs. Susan FrostMr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Gahuman*Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.Ms. Kathy GoinGraley Marketing Mr. Michael GraleyMr. and Mrs. Peter Grams*Mr. and Mrs. Robert GrottkeMr. and Mrs. Ronald GuntherHacienda Heights Woman's ClubMrs. Dot HamblinMr. and Mrs. Tracy R. HarcourtHealthcare Financial ResourcesMr. John Hole Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. HowardImperial Health Care CenterDr. and Mrs. Robert M. IrwinMr. and Mrs. Gregory Ivie*Mr. Mark JacobyMr. Don L. JenkinsJohn and Jan JensenDr. Maureen C. JensenMr. and Mrs. Lamar S. Jervik*Ms. Stacy E. Johnson*Junior Amateur Golf ScholarsRev. Stephanie Kang*Mrs. Patricia Kasababian

* PIH Health Employee

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Donor List

PIH Health Foundation Honors our PIH Health Legacy Society Members

It is the legacy gift that is often motivated by a vision for a better tomorrow. We are grateful to so many friends who, through thoughtful planning, have made provisions in their estates to support PIH Health beyond their lifetimes. On behalf of future generations, we say thank you.

If you would like to include PIH Health in your estate plan or wish to discuss other planned gift possibilities, please call 562.698.0811 Ext. 81520.

Anonymous

Mr. Oliver Allen*

Mr.* and Mrs. Richard Angstadt C

Mr. and Mrs. John Antonelli C

The Atwood Family C

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Austin*

Rev. Jeffrey D. Bassette and Dr. Shannon Moore

Ms. Janet Ruth Baxter*

Dr. Donn D. Beeman*

Ms. Elsie O. Behrends*

Mr. Stanley W. Benson*

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Bentz*

Ms. Patricia E. Bray C

Ms. Lois Briggs*

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brookfield

Mr. Bernard R. Brown*

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan*

Ms. Bonnie Cairns

Ms. Peggy A. Chulack C

Ms. Eva Clark*

Ms. Ruby Rosalyn Claypool*

Mr. and Mrs. LeGrande* Coates

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cole*

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Coffeen*

Mr.* and Mrs. Ron Cowan

Ms. Masha Delott*

Mrs. Dorothy Dewhirst Kosowsky* C

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dicus

Ms. Lynette B. Dunn*

Mrs. Mary Ann Egan

Mrs. Ida K. Elby C

Mr. and Mrs. John Endicott*

Dr.* and Mrs. James P. Fitzgerald C

Mr. and Mrs. John Frohnapfel

Ms. Leonore M. Fuller*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gray*

Mr. Jeremiah J. Heagerty*

Mr. and Mrs. George V. Hill*

Ms. Marian Wilson Hodge*

Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Honda

Ms. Hazel H. Hyder*

Mrs. Patricia D. Janda C

Rev. and Mrs. Albert E. Jenkins*

Ms. Ethel W. King*

Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Knupp*

Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Korsmeier*

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Krantz*

Mr. Gene Langston*

Mr. George L. Lappin*

Ms. Carmel Ling*

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luciano C

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martian

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lyons

Mac and Carolyn McFarland C

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mathis

Dr. LeRoy Misuraca* C

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Morgan*

Mr. and Mrs. Vern Muir*

Ms. Sheryl G. Parker

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck C

Mr. and Mrs. John Peel C

Mr. Hubert C. Perry* C

Fr. Robert T. Pierce*

Ms. Lois Potenza*

Ms. Marisa Reyes

Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Saurenman*

Ms. Arla Mae Sawyer*

Mr. and Mrs. John Scheifly*

Ms. Edna F. Schuck*

Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Schwilke*

Frederic Thompson Selleck, PhD* C

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smythe*

Ms. Priscilla Steele*

Mr. Hyman Weiner*

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wells*

Ms. Ruth Wudel*

C Charter members * By way of estate gift received

Thank You to Our Generous SupportersWe Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. KikuchiMr. Tyson and Dr. Nanette KovashDr. James Kuo and Dr. Maureen LiMr. Bob LakeMr. Scott LarimerMr. Robin C. Lee*Dr. Shao-Pow Lin and Mrs. Nancy Chen LinDebbie Lugibihl*Mr. Alvin L. LunaMrs. Janice R. LynchDr. and Mrs. Mark G. MaggedMajestic Realty FoundationMs. Cheryl A. Malm*Mr. and Mrs. Michael MaloofMr. Joseph A. MartinelliMs. Alicia McCarty*R.D. and Kathleen McDonnellMr. and Mrs. Brent Melton*MERCER Human Resource ConsultingJason and Brooke MillerMr. and Mrs. Steve MillerMr. and Mrs. Daniel Munoz*National Charity League, Inc. Whittier ChapterNavigant Consulting Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Steve Necke*Mr. and Mrs. Gary N. NesbitMs. Tammy Neu*Mr. and Mrs. Jeff K. NickellMr. and Mrs. Greg NordbakOakmont of Whittier, LLCMr. and Mrs. Danny O'ConnellDr. and Mrs. Mark OdouMs. Kathleen O'Hara*On TargetMrs. Hope OrozcoDr. and Mrs. Michael O'SheaMs. Suzette Otlewis*Mr. Ashu and Dr. Renee PaltaMr. Ernie Z. ParkBharti PatelDr. Devang PatelDr. and Mrs. Jagdish M. PatelMr. and Mrs. Hemanshu Patel*Mr. and Mrs. Michael PazzullaDennis and Felina PearsonMs. Pauline M. Perez*Mr. Meredith H. PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Robert PetrinaPhreesiaMr. Daniel E. ProctorMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Profeta*Mr. and Mrs. John QuintanarDr. and Mrs. Norman RappPacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank RenekRicoh HealthcareMs. Jill RiesDr. and Mrs. Peter C. RocaMs. Irma Rodríguez Moisa JD

Mr. Brendan Rowe*RSM US LLPMr. Gregory SandenDr. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Kathy ForteMs. Dianne Sauco*SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.Dr. Ron Shatzmiller and Dr. Torie S. SepahMr. Vid Shivaraman*Mr. and Mrs. Hatem S. SinnukrotMs. Kathy SkiltonMr. and Mrs. Brian Slaughter*The Smolskis Family*Kathleen and Carl SpencerMr. and Mrs. Mark St. Julien*Dr. Dustin and Mrs. Jeneane StevensonMrs. Aurora R. TaylorDr. and Mrs. Michael D. ThomasDr. and Mrs. Jose TorreblancaTRL SystemsMr. and Mrs. Roy TyraUptown Wellness CenterMonique* and Gustavo VelascoMr. Joseph A. VinatieriDr. Lily WangDr. Charlotte WeaverWestern LitigationMr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant*Whittier Christian High SchoolWhittier Host Lions ClubWhittier Oncology Medical Clinic Dr. William Kurohara Dr. Jeffrey YuenMr. Matthew J. Wilson and Mrs. Valerie L. WilsonMr. and Mrs. D.E. "Bill" and Jan WoodKenton and Florence WoodsMr. Philip P. WoodwardDr. Brian W. Yue and Mrs. Andrea Yue

$500+

Ms. Monica Alarcon*Mr. and Mrs. Clifton W. AlbrightMr. Rolland E. Alexander, IIMs. Joan B. AlvaneyDr. and Mrs. Ruben ArmientaReverends Kraig* and Erin BeardemphlMs. Maria BecerraMr. and Mrs. Joseph Beteta*Ms. Graciela Candelaria*Mr. Jack CarlsonMs. Karla Castillo*Mr. Lawrence Castillo*Mr. Matthew L. Cloutman*Coffman EngineersMr. and Mrs. Cliff Croxall

Mrs. Linda De HaasMs. Alice R. DickMr. & Mrs. David EscobarSr. Joan FitzgeraldMr. Thomas J. GalloMs. Ann GarrettMs. Marianne Gausche-HillMs. Nancy Ghadimi*Ms. Kimberly Gonzalez*Ms. Karen L. GordonMs. Magda Griego*Ms. Carla J. GuessMr. and Mrs. Terrence HallMs. Diana Hernandez*Ms. Elizabeth Huerta*IV LeagueDr. and Mrs. Paul F. JacobsenMr. and Mrs. Dale KreinkampMr. and Mrs. Spencer La PlacaMs. Pauline L. Lamanski*Mr. and Mrs. Jim LeimkuhlerDr. Juliet P. LenerMs. Laura Lenhardt*Ms. Theresa LoMr. Alejandrino C. Mayol Jr.*Mrs. Doris A. McLeanMs. Maria E. McNulty*M-E Engineers, Inc.Mended Hearts Chapter 351Ms. Dora O. Mensah*Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. MillerMrs. Priscilla Monserrate-SandersMr. Paul MontanchezMs. Linda L. MottMr. and Mrs. Ralph MuhlesteinN. A. Cohen Group, Inc.Ms. Hilary H. Nelson*Mr. Kelly NgoMs. Lam Nguyen*Ms. Barbara OgawaPanacea Healthcare Solutions, Inc.Mr. Semeon Persaud*Dr. and Mrs. Gary Pirnat*Mr. Jason PugachMs. Jenny Quigley*Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Rutigliano*Mr. Ralph R. SantoroDr. and Mrs. Mark SchneiderMr. Robert C. Schroeder*Ms. Jill Sciulli*Ms. Jeanette Shea*Mr. David D. StevahnMr. and Mrs. Lance T. Sylvester*Mrs. Tiffany TagMr. and Mrs John J. WatersMs. Holly H. WeisenburgerWest Beverly Podiatry Group, Inc.Whittier Internal Medicine & Nephrology Medical GroupMr. Jim Woodside

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Circle of Excellence Members

JANUARY 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 31, 2018

Our Circle of Excellence community is comprised of individuals, families, community and business partners, as well as PIH Health physicians and staff.

ANONYMOUS

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Akhavan

Ms. Victoria Alexanian*

Allscripts

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Alvarez

Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Anderson

Mr. James M. Andreoli

Bill and Arlie Ankerbergo

Mr. Michael C. Apodaca*o

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Applebaumo

Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Arakakio

Ms. Thea Asamoto-Arita*

Athens Services

The Atwood Familyo

Mrs. Casey L. Bailey*

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Mr. Joe Balbas

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Institutional Consulting

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barnes*o

Rev. Jeff D. Bassette* and Dr. Shannon Moore

Beacon Security, Inc.

Reverends Kraig* and Erin Beardemphl

Dr. and Mrs. Brian A. Becko

Georgene B. Beckner

Mrs. Edward A. Behnke

Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP

Dr. Kimberly Bickell and Mr. Matthew Bickello

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bobiero

Mr. Bill Bornhorst and Mrs. Margit H. Polyak

D. M. Braun & Company Daryl and Sherry Brauno

Ms. Marsha Braunstein*

Ms. Judith Bremer*o

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brinnon*

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bueckerto

Natalie Bumanglag* and Family

Dr. and Mrs. K. Leo Buxbaumo

Ms. Bonnie Cairns

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Campfield

CareMore Health Plan

Mrs. Cynthia G. Carrillo*

Mrs. Norma Casford

Mr. and Mrs. Rich A. Casfordo

Mr. and Mrs. Raul M. Castillo*

The Chatel Family

Mr. Hearng Choy*

Mr. and Mrs. Cole Christianson*

Peggy Chulack*o

Ms. Sherry L. Cline*

CMRE Financial Services, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Henry N. Cobau

Mr. Christopher W. Cohicko

Colonia Group, Inc. Chef Ricardo Diaz

Ms. Lillian J. Cordova*o

Ron and Paula Cowano

Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Crowell

CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Ms. Cecilia A. Curtis*o

Dr. and Mrs. Riad Y. Darwish

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Davilla*

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis De Pietro*

Lorraine* and Francesco DeGiacomoo

Rev. Philip and Carolyn Demers

Dr. Joan D. Dengrove and Dr. Neal Shindelo

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Dickinson

Larry and Jane Dicuso

Dave Dieu*

Ms. Terri Dixon*

Dr. Jacques Dorce

Dr. and Mrs. Deep R. Dudeja

Ms. Jacqueline T. DuMontier

Mr. Paul DuMontier

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunlap

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Duthoy

East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Programo

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ebeltoft*o

Mr. Roger N. Edwards and Dr. Janet Staples-Edwardso

Ms. Sylvia Elizalde

Mr. and Mrs. George H. Engelage IV

Ruben and Miriam Espejel*

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferguson

Mr. Olin W. Fine

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fischer

Mr. William Seals and Mrs. Amy Fitzgerald*

Mrs. Joyce Fitzgeraldo

Ms. Debbie Fitzhugh*

Foley & Lardner Mr. James R. Kalyvas

Mrs. Sylvia L. Foltz

Mr. Robert Forgnone

Friendly Hills Country Club

Friendly Hills Country Club Women's Golf Association

Betsy Frost

Ms. Susan Frost

David and Maria Fuhrman

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Gahuman*

Ms. Kathy Goin

Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez

Graley Marketing Mr. Michael Graley

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grams*

The Gray Family Foundation Mrs. Shirley L. Grayo

Michael and Maudi Greene

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grottkeo

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gunther

Hacienda Heights Woman's Club

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamar

Mrs. Dot Hamblin

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy R. Harcourt

Healthcare Financial Resources

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Helfrey

Ms. Teresa I. Hernandez- Zamudio*

Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hickso

Mrs. Ruth Hillecke

Dr. Jung Hoo

Mr. John Hole Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Hondao

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. Howard

PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence recognizes the generous donors in our communities who support PIH Health. Through a minimum annual gift of $1,000, members ensure great healthcare for our communities.

* PIH Health Employee o Membership for 5 consecutive years

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Intercommunity Emergency Medical Group

Dr. Kevin E. Andruss

Dr. Steven Chin

Dr. Adrian Crisan

Dr. Marco A. Diaz

Dr. Hoori Hovanessian

Dr. Edward J. Jarema

Dr. Michael Y. Liu

Dr. Michael L. Martin

Dr. Alisa Sato

Dr. G. Donald Shook

Dr. Richard M. Zoraster

Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Irwin

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Ivie*o

Mr. Don L. Jenkins

John and Jan Jensen

Dr. Maureen C. Jenseno

Jerome Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Lamar S. Jervik*

Mr. and Mrs. David G. Johnsono

Ms. Stacy E. Johnson*o

Junior Amateur Golf Scholars

Mr. Mark A. Kadzielski

Rev. Stephanie Kang*

Mrs. Patricia Kasababiano

Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Kelleyo

Dr. Aye Khaing

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Kikuchi

Betty Koo*o

Mr. Tyson and Dr. Nanette Kovash

Dr. James Kuo and Dr. Maureen Lio

La Serna Football Program

Mr. Bob Lake

Ms. Pauline L. Lamanski*

Lambert Radiology Medical Groupo

Dr. Joel Garris

Dr. Rodger Hughes

Dr. Robert Kleinman

Dr. Nanette Kovash

Dr. Shao-Pow Lin

Dr. Yong Park

Dr. Joseph Park

Dr. Jagdish Patel

Dr. Daniel Saket

Dr. Brian Yue

Mr. Scott Larimer

Dr. Davis Lee* and Dr. Janet Yango

Ms. Joan B. Leeo

Mr. Robin C. Lee*o

Debra* and Roy Legano

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leimkuhler

Leeba Lessin

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lester

Dr. and Mrs. David A. Lewis

Dr. Jimmy Liao and Mrs. Shirley Kim

Dr. Shao-Pow Lin and Mrs. Nancy Chen Lin

Dr. Rosalio J. Lopez*

Los Alamitos High School Boys Basketball Booster Club

Dr. Oariona Lowe and Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos

Kathy and Richard Lucianoo

Debbie Lugibihl*

Mrs. Janice R. Lynch

Matt and Melanie Lyonso

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Macnidero

Dr. and Mrs. Roberto Madrid

Dr. and Mrs. Mark G. Magged

Majestic Realty Foundation

Ms. Cheryl A. Malm*o

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maloof

Mr. and Mrs. Chico Manning*

Mrs. Sally W. Marsho

Mr. Joseph A. Martinelli

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Mathis

Dr. and Mrs. John D. McCarthyo

Ms. Alicia McCarty*

R.D. and Kathleen McDonnell

Mac and Carolyn McFarlando

Ms. Jennifer McGuire*

Ms. Debbie McKnight*o

MediWaste Disposal

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Melton*

Jason and Brooke Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miller

Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. Miyamotoo

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Monroe

Janet and Patrick Moore

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Moreno*

Ms. Linda L. Mott

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Munoz*o

Dr. and Mrs. Shahriare Nasser-Moaddeli

National Charity League, Inc. Whittier Chapter

Navigant Consulting Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Necke*

Mr. and Mrs. Gary N. Nesbit

Ms. Tammy Neu*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff K. Nickell

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nordbak

Dr. Aidan P. O'Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Danny O'Connell

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Odou

Ms. Kathleen O'Hara*o

On Target

Optioncare Infusion Services

Mrs. Hope Orozcoo

Dr. and Mrs. Michael O'Shea

Ms. Suzette Otlewis*

Mr. Ashu and Dr. Renee Palta

Dr. Christie Pang

Mr. Ernie Z. Park

Dr. and Mrs. Yong H. Park

Mr. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel*o

Bharti Patel

Mr. and Mrs. Hemanshu Patel*

Dr. and Mrs. Jagdish M. Patel

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pazzullao

Dennis and Felina Pearson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Peck*o

Ms. Pauline M. Perez*

Mr. Meredith H. Perkins

Mr. Semeon Persaud*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petrina

Phreesia

PIH Health Physicians Medical Group

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Place*

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Politoo

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pratt*o

Mr. Daniel E. Proctor

Professional Physical Therapy Associates Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cazares

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Profeta*o

Ms. Judy B. Pugach*o

Mr. and Mrs. John Quintanar

R.C. Baker Foundation

The Railey Family*

Dr. and Mrs. Norman Rappo

Pacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Renek

Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Roca

Dr. James and Jennifer Rodgerso

Ms. Irma Rodríguez Moisa JD

Ms. Dawn Roth*

RSM US LLP

Mr. Gregory Sanden

Dr. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Kathy Forte

Ms. Dianne Sauco*

Mr. Jack Scheiflyo

Dr. Ron Shatzmiller* and Dr. Torie S. Sepah

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Mrs. Ruth B. Shannon

Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Shaw

Mr. Vid Shivaraman*

Mr. and Mrs. Hatem S. Sinnukrot

Ms. Kathy Skilton

Ms. Terri L. Skitch*

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Slaughter*o

The Smolskis Family*

Sodexo, U.S.A.

Kathleen and Carl Spencero

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Spragueo

Kathleen and Carl Spencero

Mr. and Mrs. Mark St. Julien*

Mr. David D. Stevahn

Dr. Dustin and Mrs. Jeneane Stevensono

SWA Architects

Mrs. Marjorie Swansono

Mrs. Aurora R. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Themm

Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Thomaso

Dr. and Mrs. Kennith O. Thompson

Reanna J. and Mendell L. Thompsono

Dr. and Mrs. Jose Torreblanca

Ms. Griselda Torres*

Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. Tovar

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyrao

Mr. Eugene Ung

Uptown Wellness Center

Ms. Anna C. Urias*

Urteaga Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Urteaga

US Bank

Monique and Gustavo Velasco*

Ventegra

Mr. Joseph A. Vinatieri

Dr. Lily Wango

Dr. Charlotte Weaver

Mr. and Mrs. James R. West*o

Western Litigation

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant*o

White Emerson Mortuary The White Family

Whittier Christian High School

Whittier Hearing Center Inc.

Whittier Host Lions Club

Whittier Oncology Medical Clinic

Dr. William Kurohara

Dr. Jeffrey Yuen

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams*

Mr. Matthew J. Wilson and Mrs. Valerie L. Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. D.E. "Bill" and Jan Wood

Kenton and Florence Woodso

Mr. and Mrs. Antair F. Yango

Mr. and Mrs. John Yoon

Mr. and Mrs. Huey-Min Yu

Dr. Brian W. Yue and Mrs. Andrea Yue

Zotec Partners

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zwers*

Circle of Excellence members enjoy an interactive presentation. Circle of Excellence members learn healthy eating tips from PIH Health nutritionists at a local grocery store.

* PIH Health Employee o Membership for 5 consecutive years

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Every Meal Matters

PIH Health Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food

Most Americans are able to consistently access and

purchase quality, nutritious food to live a healthy life.

Yet, in 2017, an estimated 439,000 children in Los Angeles

County were living with food insecurities. Research shows

that food insecurity during childhood can lead to delayed

development, diminished academic performance, impaired

social skills, and early onset of obesity.*

PIH Health is doing its part to turn the tide. In September

2018, through its Community Support Program, PIH Health

made a major contribution to assist FoodHelp food bank

in Downey with the purchase of a truck for food pick up

and deliveries.

“This was a huge blessing to the food bank and the

community, so we can continue buying and distributing food

PIH Health partners with FoodHelp, a food bank in Downey, and recently supported the purchase of a truck for food pick up and deliveries.

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to our neighbors in need,” said Jim Wilkinson, FoodHelp’s

board member. “This truck has been on our wish list for more

than five years—and now it’s a reality. We expect this truck will

last another 10 years, enabling us to touch the lives of many

neighbors throughout the 54 cities in our community.”

PIH Health’s Community Support Program also funded

organizations to expand CalFresh (food stamps) enrollment,

through the Health Action Lab Food Security Coalition project.

One recipient was Interfaith Food Center (IFC), another food

bank and new CalFresh enrollment site.

“Support from PIH Health has allowed Interfaith Food Center to help eligible neighbors access CalFresh benefits, a positive step in the fight to end hunger,” said Verónica Castro, executive director, IFC. Their efforts will help individuals gain access to the CalFresh Program, of which only half of the eligible households in the area are currently receiving benefits. Enrollment is low because of perceived stigma around getting assistance, and an overwhelming application process. Interfaith Food Center’s goal is to work to remedy these barriers to enrolling in Calfresh through outreach, client advocacy, and application assistance.”

In addition to these efforts, the Food Security Coalition also

promotes the free Summer Meal Program, a nationwide

program that ensures low-income children continue

to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

PIH Health promotes this program through flyers at its pediatric

medical offices, social media and digital signage throughout the

organization. Together, we are helping to ensure that every child

has access to affordable healthy food.

To view PIH Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment, visit PIHHealth.org/CHNA.

* Jyoti DF, Frongillo EA, Jones SJ. Food Insecurity Affects School Children’s Academic Performance, Weight Gain, and Social Skills. J Nutr 2005; 135:2831-2839

New Video Series to Help in “Navigating the Healthcare Maze”

Navigating today’s healthcare system is not always

easy—sometimes it can be so confusing, it feels like a

maze! Fortunately, PIH Health offers resources to help.

Our new online video series called “Navigating the

Healthcare Maze” helps eliminate the confusion around

how to access and move through the healthcare system.

Topics include considerations for insurance coverage,

understanding bills, and useful tips for taking control

and managing your health. If you’re looking for clarity,

these short videos are for you.

Broken into five parts, the video series includes

the following:

PART 1

Components of the Healthcare System

PART 2

Types of Patient Care and the Healthcare Team

PART 3

Types of Health Insurance

PART 4

Understanding Medical Bills

PART 5

Your Role as a Patient

To access the videos, go to PIHHealth.org/Resources.

For an in-person class schedule and registration

information, visit: PIHHealth.org/Calendar.

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Teleneurology Platform Speeds Stroke Care Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke—and in these situations, every second matters. Getting treated quickly and having immediate access to neurological expertise at the bedside is essential to ward off a stroke’s potentially devastating effects.

“During an acute stroke, brain cell loss is measured in minutes,” said Shao-Pow Lin MD PhD, PIH Health neuro-interventional radiologist. “If a stroke patient needs tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)—the only approved medicine for acute ischemic stroke (when an artery in the brain is blocked by a blood clot)—it must be administered within three hours of the first symptoms in order to be effective. Similarly, if a surgical procedure for physical removal of a large blood clot is needed, this must be done as soon as possible to achieve the best possible outcome. In other words, rapid diagnosis and treatment is key.”

Having the ability to rapidly assess patients with acute stroke symptoms 24-hours a day, seven days a week, poses a unique challenge.

For this reason, PIH Health recently invested in a cutting-edge technology—the InTouch Health telemedicine platform. In July 2018, PIH Health installed this system at

each of its hospital’s emergency departments, keeping its Comprehensive Stroke Center on the forefront of innovation.

This technology provides PIH Health emergency room physicians with immediate access to our board-certified neurologists and interventional radiologists (even if they’re in a different location) via real-time, two-way audio and video communication. Utilizing secure, high-quality video conference capabilities, PIH Health medical teams can quickly evaluate stroke patients, consult with families, view test results and administer appropriate treatments as quickly as possible from virtually anywhere, and at any time.

This level of speed and efficiency is critical when treating stroke symptoms.

With the use of the InTouch Health telemedicine platform, around-the-clock neurological expertise is now available for stroke patients at both PIH Health hospitals.

To learn more about the PIH Health Comprehensive Stroke Center, visit PIHHealth.org/Stroke.

Innovation Where It Counts

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Quality Surgical Care Available at PIH Health

According to Millicent Rovelo MD, PIH Health’s newest

plastic and reconstructive surgeon, breast reconstruction

and breast augmentation both use breast implants,

but for very different reasons.

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure for female

patients who are otherwise healthy and don’t have a

history of breast cancer. Typically, these patients have

healthy breast tissue and request augmentation to

enhance their cosmetic appearance.

Breast reconstruction, on the other hand, is a medical

procedure for women (typically breast cancer survivors)

who are seeking to restore a breast to near normal

shape, appearance and size following mastectomy,

lumpectomy or congenital deformity. In many cases

(like after mastectomy), these patients have little to no

breast tissue.

“For breast cancer survivors, PIH Health offers a 'whole team' approach to care,” explained Dr. Rovelo. "We meet every week to discuss each patient's unique plan of care, including their medical oncology, surgery and reconstruction treatment plan.”

In addition to helping breast cancer patients, Dr. Rovelo

performs reconstruction for bariatric patients who have

undergone weight loss surgery.

“Typically, bariatric patients have lost a large amount of weight in a short period of time,” said Dr. Rovelo. “Their skin has been stretched out from their previous weight and no longer

has the elasticity to bounce back. Patients are often left with extra skin and redundant folds that can cause skin chafing, rashes and infections—or even interfere with normal activities. Reconstruction can help resolve this.”

Fortunately, patients seeking breast augmentation or

reconstruction don’t need to travel far to find high-quality

medical care.

Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Rovelo, call 562.789.5439. To learn more, visit PIHHealth.org/PlasticSurgery.

Millicent Rovelo MD

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New Urgent Care Center: Now Open in La Habra

To check current UCC wait times or for more information, visit PIHHealth.org/UCC.

When you need medical attention that can't wait, PIH Health makes it easy for you to see a doctor and get treatment at one of five convenient PIH Health Urgent Care Centers (UCC), including our newest location in La Habra, that opened in November 2018. Other PIH Health Urgent Care Centers are in Hacienda Heights, Montebello, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier.

“We can’t really plan when we get sick, so for that reason, we’ve developed a network of high-quality urgent care centers that can help our patients when their regular doctor is unavailable,” said Roberto Madrid MD, vice president, medical group operations, PIH Health. “We want to make sure that our communities have access to a medical professional when they need it.”

Regardless of the location you visit, our doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses are available to treat a variety of minor illnesses and injuries, and even provide sports physicals.

Our UCCs are open every day from 10 am to 8 pm, including weekends and holidays, which means patients can access excellent medical care even during times when their doctor’s office isn’t open.

“The expanding service area of PIH Health UCCs offers an alternative and the convenience of receiving medical care with shorter wait times than an emergency room,” said Jaime Diaz MD, PIH Health urgent care system medical director and chief medical officer for PIH Health Hospital - Downey. “In-house labs and X-rays are provided at each facility, so patients can get their tests done at the same location. Our UCC physicians and staff work hand-in-hand with PIH Health hospitals in Whittier and Downey to help people feel better, faster.”

Urgent Care Center La Habra is located just off of Imperial Hwy., next to Armstrong Garden Center

Need a Sports Physical?

Sports physicals are available for $25 at any one of our PIH Health Urgent Care Center locations. No appointment is necessary. To learn more or to check wait times, visit PIHHealth.org/UCC.

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PIH Health's Downey Campus Completes Modern Updates

Campus-wide Enhancements Provide Community with a Modern, Spacious and Efficient Healthcare Facility

The Downey campus became part of PIH Health

in 2013 and has recently finished several remodeling

and expansion projects, including:

• ED Express, an extension of the current

Emergency Department (ED), provides more

efficient patient care and improved release

times for non-emergent patients.

• New, front entrance with additional parking

and a more efficient drop-off circle.

• All-new Main Lobby with increased seating,

new space for the Respiratory Department,

a more convenient Outpatient Registration waiting

area, and a new inpatient Pharmacy.

• New patio adjacent to the cafeteria for

outdoor dining.

• Updates to the Radiology Department that

include a new digital X-Ray room and a new

digital nuclear camera.

Major renovation and expansion of the ED is

expected to be completed in the next two years

and will provide 12 additional exam rooms and

a larger lobby.

“Improvements to the Downey facility benefit our

patients and the community,” said Ramona Pratt,

PIH Health Hospital - Downey chief operating officer

and chief nursing officer. “Now that the dust has

settled for several of our improvement projects,

community members can enjoy the increased space,

new technologies and fresh appearance that promote

well-being for our patients.”

PIH Health Named 2018 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired Recipient

College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Recognizes PIH Health Hospitals

Both PIH Health hospitals have been named 2018 Most Wired

hospitals by the College of Healthcare Information Management

Executives, an executive organization dedicated to serving chief

information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers

(CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs) and other

senior healthcare information technology leaders.

This is the fifth time that PIH Heath Hospital - Whittier has

received the Most Wired award recognition, and the first time

for PIH Health Hospital - Downey as last year the Downey

campus was recognized as a Most Improved facility.

“The collaboration between Information Solutions, staff and

physicians has resulted in a robust technical infrastructure to

enhance the overall patient experience,” said Jason Fischer,

chief information officer. “At PIH Health, ‘Patients First’ is our

primary focus and this award is a testament to our vision.”

Most Wired hospitals are transforming care delivery with

knowledge gained from data and analytics. They are investing

in analytics to support new delivery models and effective

decision-making, and training clinicians on how to use analytics

to improve quality, provide access and control costs.

Ramona Pratt, chief operating officer/chief nursing officer at PIH Health Hospital - Downey; Peggy Chulack, chief administrative officer; Davis Lee MD, chief medical information officer; Jason Fischer, chief information officer; and James R. West, president and chief executive officer.

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Get Your Children’s Vaccines Updated

If your kids are heading off to summer camp, planning to

join sports activities, or starting school this fall—they will

likely need updated immunizations. It’s not too soon to get a

jumpstart on the task.

Most pediatricians’ offices get busy right before school starts,

so having your child immunized in the spring and summer

months can save last-minute worries with summer programs

and help you beat the back-to-school rush, which is only a

few months away.

"Few measures in public health can compare with the

impact of vaccines," said Keith Miyamoto MD, a pediatrician

at the PIH Health Whittwood Medical Office Building.

"Today’s vaccines protect our children from more than a

dozen diseases, such as: measles, polio, tetanus, whooping

cough, pneumonia or meningitis as well as malignancies

such as liver, cervical or throat cancers. Beyond most other

modern medical advances, vaccines not only lessen the

population’s burden of disease, disability, and death, but

also significantly reduce the cost of treating these illnesses.”

Not sure what shots your child needs? Here’s a basic

recommendation guide. Be sure to consult your pediatrician

for a more personalized plan, or to determine vaccination

dates for any missed or skipped vaccines.

Ages four to six: Diphtheria (DTaP), Polio (IPV), Measles/

Mumps/Rubella (MMR) and Chickenpox (Varicella) are all

recommended to prevent highly contagious and dangerous

diseases. Also recommended before starting pre-K or

kindergarten: Pneumococcus (PCV13), HiB, Hepatitis A and B

(if not already received). Consult your local school district for a

complete list of vaccinations needed.

Ages 11-12: During this time, Tetanus, Diptheria and

Acellular Pertussis (Tdap), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and

Meningococcal (MenACWY) are all recommended. Vaccines

are also available for Pneumococcus.

Ages 16-18: Check with your doctor to verify that boosters

are given when needed for the various shots given earlier in

life. It’s also time for both the Meningococcal (MenACWY)

second dose and the Meningococcal B (MenB) immunizations

to be administered, if needed.

Remember, the new California Senate Bill 277 now removes

personal belief exemptions to vaccination requirements for

entry into private or public elementary or secondary schools

in California, as well as child day care centers. Unless there is

a clear medical contraindication, the mandated vaccines are

required for school entrance unless the parent plans

to homeschool.

Beat the Back-to-School Rush

To make an appointment with a PIH Health pediatrician, call your doctor’s office or visit PIHHealth.org/Peds.

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Oncology Resource Center and Wig BankThe Oncology Resource Center and Wig Bank is available for patients and their family members to access educational materials and resources. For information, call Ext. 12820 Walk-ins are welcome Mon-Thu, 10 am – 2 pmPIH Health Hospital - Whittier

Freedom from SmokingThis program offers you a step-by-step process to quit for good. During each session activities and assignments will provide

• Breastfeeding 101• Getting Ready for Your Baby• Cesarean Section Class• A Journey through Childbirth

To register: Call Ext. 25580 for PIH Health Hospital - Downey or Ext. 17541 for PIH Health Hospital - Whittier

PREGNANCY AND NEW BABY

SUPPORT GROUPSAlzheimer’s DiseaseFor families, call Ext. 12453

Bariatric For those considering surgery and those who have already had the procedure. No registration required. Second Tuesday of every month 7:30 – 8:30 pm, call Ext. 12918

Breast and Women’s CancerFirst Tuesday of every month at 7 pm, call 562.696.5964

BreastfeedingProvide knowledge and support. Every Thursday, call Ext. 25580

Depression ScreeningsCall Ext. 82022

Postpartum Depression Mom’s GroupFirst Wednesday of every month from 11:30 am – 1 pm, call Ext. 12570

Journey Through CancerReceive caring friendships from others who relate and offer support. Oncology certified nurse in attendance. Third Thursday of each month from 11 am – 12:30 pm, call Ext. 12570

Living with LossBereavement support program, call Ext. 12500

Mended HeartsFor heart surgery patients and their families. Fourth Wednesdays of every month, call Ext. 12391

Mental Health Family Support Group(Conducted in Spanish) (Salud Mental-Grupo de Apoyo para la familia). Every Thursday evening, call Ext. 17882

Scleroderma Meets quarterly on Saturday, call 562.789.5451

Stroke Support GroupSecond Tuesday of every month from 2 – 3:30 pm, call Ext. 12453

DOCTOR DISCUSSIONSTo register: Call 562.967.2890 or visit PIHHealth.org/Calendar

Headache: When to Be ConcernedMeet Neurologist Ron Shatzmiller MD as he aims to help you understand how to recognize minor headaches, tension-type headaches versus severe headaches accompanied by symptoms such as slurred speech or numbness.PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Blanchard-Haendiges Auditorium Thu 3/28 6 – 7 pm

Blood Pressure MattersJoin Family Medicine physician Gina Tran MD as she discusses hypertension (high blood pressure) in older adults. Topics will include: Symptoms and causes of high blood pressure, complications of untreated high blood pressure and prevention of high blood pressure.Steinmetz Senior Center1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights Tue 4/23 1 – 2 pm

Vaccines to Consider After 50When it comes to staying healthy and preventing illnesses, sometimes we all need a shot in the arm. Join us as Family Medicine physician Gina Tran MD discusses the importance of recommended vaccines for seniors. Topics will include: Influenza (Flu), Shingles, Tdap and Pneumococcal. Whittier Hearing CenterConference Room 13127 E. Philadelphia St., Whittier Thu 8/29 1 – 2 pm

Anxiety and Depression: Signs and SymptomsHow do you know if you or someone you love may be suffering? And, once you do, how do you help? Join us as Family Medicine physician Amber Lin MD discusses common signs and symptoms. PIH Health Whittwood Medical Office Building Conference Room 2 15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Thu 4/25 6 – 7 pm

Anxiety and Depression in the ElderlyTen to 20 percent of older adults suffer from anxiety and/or depression. Join us as Family Medicine physician Amber Lin MD discusses how anxiety and depression present itself differently in the elderly population. Uptown Whittier Senior Center13225 Walnut Street, Whittier Thu 6/6 1 – 2 pm

Managing Back to School StressThe beginning of a new school year can be a stressful time for parents and children. PIH Health invites parents and children to join Family Medicine physician Amber Lin MD as she speaks about stress factors: work, activity load, relationships and behavioral and physical changes.PIH Health Whittwood Medical Office BuildingConference Room 2 15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Tue 8/20 6 – 7 pm

Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable and BeatableAll colon cancers start in a polyp, but not all polyps are cancerous. Join Gastroenterologist Neil Shindel MD as he speaks about how 60 percent of all colon cancer deaths could be avoided. Topics will include: Importance of colon cancer prevention, early detection and the different colon cancer screening methods. Whittier Hearing CenterConference Room 13127 E. Philadelphia St., Whittier Tue 3/19 12:30 – 1:30 pm

you with skills and techniques to support quitting in an individual and group setting. To register: Call Ext. 12549

Advance Care Planning Participants learn about advance healthcare directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST). Recommended age 18 and up. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Ext. 82513 or ssambulatory@PIHHealth.orgPIH Health Home Health15050 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada First Wednesday of every month, 5 – 6:30 pm

Cardiac Rehab Lecture SeriesFree five-part recurring series, includes structure and function of the heart, understanding food labels, benefits of regular exercise, medications, managing stress and the emotional aspects of heart disease. For questions, call Ext. 12733PIH Health Hospital - WhittierFlo and Frank L. Scott Conference Center 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Wednesdays, 3 – 4 pm

Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Things You Need to Know About Accessing Healthcare (and a Whole Lot More!)This class and video series aims to eliminate confusion around how to access and move through the healthcare system. To register: Call 562.967.2890 or visit, PIHHealth.org/Calendar

PIH Health Whittwood Medical Office Building15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Tue 7/16 2 – 3:30 pm

Visit us online at PIHHealth.org/Calendar or call 562.698.0811 and the extension noted.

Health Education Calendar

To view the videos, visit PIHHealth.org/Resources.

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1 12401 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90602PIH Health Hospital - Whittier 562.698.0811Optical Shop 562.967.2885

2 11500 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241PIH Health Hospital - Downey 562.904.5000

3 11420 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 562.904.5414

4 11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241Family Medicine, Suite 207 562.904.4411Women’s Health, Suite 302 562.904.5151

5 11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241Digestive Health, Suite 111 562.904.4445General Surgery, Suite 111 562.904.1651

6 12393 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center 562.906.5692Ruby L. Golleher Oncology Center 562.696.5964

7 2205 W. BEVERLY BLVD., MONTEBELLO, CA 90640Family Medicine 323.728.0321Otolaryngology 562.789.5456Urgent Care Center 562.967.2780

8 12291 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606Behavioral Health Clinic, Suite 300 562.967.2840Digestive Health Services, Suite 201 562.698.0306Endocrinology, Suite 205 562.789.5447Family Medicine Residency, Suite 500 562.698.2541Laboratory/Blood Draw Station, Suite 103 562.698.0811PIH Health Outpatient GI Center, 4th Floor 562.906.5531Radiology/Interventionists, Suite 302 562.906.5572 Opt. 4Wound Healing Center, Suite 100 562.789.5462

9 12462 PUTNAM ST., WHITTIER, CA 90602Cardiology, Suite 203 562.789.5430Chiropractic, Suite 402 562.789.5484Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, Suite 501 562.789.5429Diabetes Education and Nutrition, Suite 303 562.698.0811 Ext. 11320Oncology, Suite 206 562.698.6888Laboratory / Blood Draw Station, Suite 101 562.789.5422Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Suite 402 562.789.5461Otolaryngology (ENT), Suite 500 562.789.5456Pain Management, Suite 402 562.789.5466Pharmacy, Suite 105 562.789.5412Podiatry, Suite 402 562.789.5464Pulmonary, Suite 208 562.789.5470Radiology, Suite 101 562.698.0811 Ext. 17071Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Suite 200 562.789.5489Head and Neck Surgery, Suite 500 562.789.5456General Surgery, Suite 500 562.789.5449 Mohs Surgery, Suite 501 562.789.5429 Vascular Surgery, Suite 200 562.789.5960

Women’s Health, Suite 303 562.789.5440

10 12415 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90602Same Day Surgery 562.696.3887

11 12522 E. LAMBERT RD., WHITTIER, CA 90606Family Medicine 562.789.5420

12 12400 BLOOMFIELD AVE., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670Endocrinology 562.967.2760Eye Care Center 562.967.2820Family Medicine 562.789.5434Neurology 562.967.2801Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 562.789.5452Pharmacy 562.967.2810Urgent Care Center 562.967.2830

13 15725 E. WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90603Coumadin, Suite 500 562.448.1350Family Medicine, Suite 400 562.947.1669Internal Medicine, Suite 500 562.947.3307Laboratory/Blood Draw Station 562.947.8478 Ext. 82127Pediatrics, Suite 300 562.947.9399

14 15733 E. WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90603Urgent Care Center 562.947.7754

15 12675 LA MIRADA BLVD., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Dermatology and Aesthetics Center, Suite 300 562.967.2851Eye Care Center, Suite 301 562.967.2870Family Medicine, Suite 201 562.903.7339Pediatrics, Suite 401 562.789.5435Women’s Health, Suite 401 562.789.5453

16 15050 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Home Healthcare 562.902.7757Hospice 562.947.3668

17 15082 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Podiatry 562.967.2805

18 15088 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Physical and Occupational Therapy 562.906.5560Speech Therapy 562.906.5560

19 1850 S. AZUSA AVE., HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745Family Medicine, Suite 88 626.964.3040Mammography, Suite 88 626.225.4905Pediatrics, Suite 300 626.964.6012 Urgent Care Center, Suite 88 626.225.4900

20 121 W. WHITTIER BLVD., LA HABRA, CA 90631Eye Care Center, Suite 100 562.694.2500

21 1400 S. HARBOR BLVD., LA HABRA, CA 90631Family Medicine 562.967.2790 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 714.879.3400 Urgent Care Center 562.789.5950

22 351 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA, CA 91006Home Health Nursing Services 626.358.3061

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URGENT CARE CENTER LA HABRA1400 S. Harbor Blvd.La Habra, CA 90631562.789.5950

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