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May – August 2006

Baby Boot Camp PPH Offers Basic Training

for New DadsPage 6

Infant Massage Discover the Power of Touch

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Pediatric Services Close to Home

North County to Open New Medical Facility for ChildrenPage 11

Childhood Obesity Tips to help your baby sleep

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Tips for Tackling Your New Role

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FatherhoodA HEALTH NEWS AND EDUCATION RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS

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Numbers to KnowKeep these important numbers handy for use in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Crisis Hotlines – 24-Hour Service

Fire, Police or Emergency 911

Poison Control 800.222.1222

California Missing Children Hotline 800.222.3463

California Youth Crisis Hotline 800.843.5200

Child Abuse Hotline 800.344.6000

Rape/Crisis Hotline 888.272.1767

Domestic Violence Hotline 888.385.4657

Missing, Abused & Exploited Children 888.818.4673

National Runaway Switchboard 800.621.4000

Vanished Children’s Alliance (VCA) 800.826.4743

Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Hotline 760.757.3500

Youth Crisis Hotline 800.448.4663

Suicide and Crisis Counseling 800.479.3339

San Diego Police Department 619.531.2000

PowayPomerado Hospital 15615 Pomerado RoadPoway, CA 92064858.613.4000

Women’s Health Connection Gateway Medical Building15725 Pomerado Road Suite 100Poway, CA 92064858.613.4894

San MarcosThe HealthSource 120 Craven RoadSuite 103San Marcos, CA 92069

EscondidoPalomar Medical Center 555 East Valley ParkwayEscondido, CA 92025760.739.3000

Off-site classes are also available for groups, businesses and other organizations that would like instruction on a particular health topic. Call 858.675.5372 for more information.

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Class Locations

3For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.

SPECIAL FEATURES

4 - 5 Fatherhood: Tips for Tackling Your New RoleBecoming a new dad can be both exciting and intimidating. Learn what you can do to help prepare for your new bundle of joy.

9 Get Connected to Good HealthPPH’s Women’s Health Connection provides the very best products, services and information to every woman embracing the joys of motherhood.

9 Watching Baby Grow: The First Three MonthsThey grow up so fast! Learn more about the developmental milestones to look for during your baby’s fi rst three months of life.

11 Pediatric Care Close to HomeConstruction is underway on a new two-story, 48,800-square-foot pediatric facility in Escondido.

12 Childhood Obesity: A Growing EpidemicApproximately 16 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight. Discover what local San Diego communities are doing to promote fi tness and nutritional health among their youth.

EDUCATION

6 Childbirth Preparation ClassesThe birth of a baby will be one of the most important moments in your family’s life. Palomar Pomerado Health offers a wide variety of classes and services to help you and your partner prepare for pregnancy and delivery.

6 Basic Training for New DadsBe the best dad you can be! Expectant fathers are invited to join PPH’s baby boot camp. Learn what to expect during the last trimester of pregnancy, birth and the fi rst few weeks at home. Plus, discover practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing your newborn.

8 Breastfeeding Classes and Lactation Services

9 Meet the InstructorRegistered nurse and certifi ed lactation educator Christine Gleason helps new moms with their breastfeeding experience at PPH’s Women’s Health Connection Boutique.

10 –11 Infant- & Toddler-Care ClassesTake advantage of our special presentation infant- and toddler-care classes including baby-care basics, baby sign language, infant massage, and our newest offering, “A Child’s Response to Love.

14 Sibling Education, Young Adult, CPR and First Aid Classes

Inside this Issue …

Stork Club Tours Call for dates, times and locations.Tours of the Birth Centers at Palomar Medical Center and Pomerado Hospital are available by appointment only. If you are taking a weekend childbirth class at The Women’s Health Connection or Palomar Medical Center, there is no need to take this tour as well. Tours of the Birth Center at Palomar Medical Center are available in Spanish on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

FEE: Free

Finding a Physician To select a Palomar Pomerado Health physician

for your pre-pregnancy and pregnancy care, or to

register for a PPH childbirth class, please call

The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.

The HealthSource retains the right to cancel a community education class if minimum enrollment is not met. If you have a disability, please notify us 72 hours prior to the event so that we may provide reasonable accommodations.

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Fatherhood:

PREGNANT!

Tips for Tackling Your New Role

“One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in expectant couples, is that they no longer say ‘my wife is pregnant’ or ‘I’m pregnant,’ but

they both proudly announce ‘we’re pregnant!’” says Terry Scherl, MSN, director of Maternal and Infant Services at Pomerado Hospital. “Pregnancy is no longer just a ‘woman’s thing.’ ”

Today’s expectant fathers are increasingly more involved with both childbirth preparation and labor and delivery.

“Attending this childbirth class has helped reinforce my excitement about the upcoming birth of my son,” says 30-year old, electrical engineer Michael Rizza after attending the Preparation for Childbirth Weekend class at Pomerado Hospital in March with

his wife, Cara. At press time, the Rizzas were anticipating the birth of their fi rst child in mid-April.

“The class helped to fi ll in the gaps as far as what to expect. There seems to be a lot of information available for moms-to-be, but very little for dads, so I learned a lot from this class as well as from friends and family, especially my mom who is a labor and delivery nurse,” Michael says.

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his wife, Cara. At press time, the Rizzas were anticipating the birth of their fi rst child in mid-April.

“The class helped to fi ll in the gaps as far as what to expect. There seems to be a lot of information available for moms-to-be, but very little for dads, so I learned a lot from this class as well as from friends and family, especially my mom who is a labor and delivery nurse,” Michael says.

PREGNENT!

I’m aFather!Whether the reality of becoming a father hits you in the delivery room, the hospital parking lot (as you struggle to buckle your newborn into the car seat for the fi rst time) or at home (as you fall back into bed for the third time at 5:30 a.m.), the truth is, your life is forever changed.

“Having a newborn is a wonderful experience, but it isn’t always easy for new dads, even though men are just as capable as women of loving and caring for children,” says Terry Scherl, RN, MSN, director of maternal infant services at Pomerado Hospital.

If you’re feeling alone as a new dad, don’t. Researchers fi nd that fi rst-time fathers almost always feel unprepared. So, how do you get started? Armin A. Brott, author of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year, has many tips for tackling the role of fatherhood, including these key suggestions:

Learn by doing. By equally sharing responsibilities with your spouse, you’ll quickly master the skills of diapering, bathing and comforting your newborn while scoring big on bonding. If you feel

left out, talk to your wife. She may be reluctant to share parenting with you, as many women have been raised to believe they should be the primary caregiver. Let her know that you want to be an equal participant and that you are ready and able for the job.

Attend well-baby check-ups. That’s a great time to ask those “how-to” questions and get answers from the professionals.

“Many dads who come to the fi rst well-baby check-ups often stop coming as the ‘newness’ seems to wear off,” says Kuangkai Tai, M.D., a board-certifi ed pediatrician with Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway and the father of two young children and a newborn. “Dads who continue to come for these important check-ups seem to have more ‘big picture’ questions. They want to know about the child’s personality, whether or not they can throw the baby up in the air and catch her safely, or when can they start him in baseball.”

“I encourage dads to be students of their newborn — learn his or her routine, habits, fears, likes and dislikes,” says Dr. Tai. “It’s not all work; having fun with your baby is easy as you take joy in their growth and the development of new skills.”

“It’s important for dads to set healthy boundaries, especially in the area of time,” Dr.Tai says. “With kids, time equals love and


In his book, The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be, author Armin A. Brott also recommends that expectant dads:

Be a real participant – attend prenatal visits and childbirth preparation classes; be present and engaged during labor and delivery.

Plan ahead – decide on topics such as who will take time off from work and should the baby be breast- or bottle-fed; get educated on newborn care and safety.

Think about money – take advantage of the “pre-baby calm” as a time to rewrite or write your will, buy life insurance, look into college savings, consider the pros and cons of switching from a dual to single family income.

Get things settled at work – discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with the human resources manager at work and determine how much time you will take off; tell your coworkers and boss that you will be taking time off; see if you can arrange to work at home for some of the time.

Get the house ready – help with preparing and stocking the nursery; make sure you have a safe car seat and crib; fi nish any home remodel/repair projects; assure that your home is pet- and baby-proofed.

“The more that dads are involved, prepared and educated about becoming a parent, the more it opens their eyes to the amazing things that newborns do and the wonderment of it all,” says Scherl.

Respect your child’s mother – this provides a secure environment for your children.

Spend time with your children – how you spend your time tells your children what is most important to you.

Eat dinner together as a family – it’s a perfect way to listen, learn and share advice.

Discipline fairly – set reasonable limits and discipline in a calm, fair manner.

Teach by example – you are a role model and your child’s fi rst and most essential teacher. From your guidance and example, your child learns life values about right and wrong, personal responsibility and honesty.

Show affection – a simple hug and a big, warm smile let your children know they are loved and wanted.

For more advice on how to be a better dad, visit the National Fatherhood Initiative website at www.fatherhood.org.

Treat him as a partner, not a helper — instead of asking for help, discuss how you can both work together

as a team to get the job done.

Adjust your standards — there are many ways to change diapers, play, teach and entertain children — your way is not always the right way.

Praise him — men like compliments as much as women, especially if they are struggling with new responsibilities.

Divide responsibilities — make a list of chores and discuss/assign who will do what; be fl exible about traditional roles: if he cooks dinner, you should be prepared to unclog the toilet.

Redefi ne work — couples neglect to give parenting (playing with baby), the same weight as other domestic chores (cooking dinner), so be sure to switch responsibilities once in a while.

Source: www.menshealthnetwork.org

Things Mom Can Do to Get Dad More Involved

In his book, The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads- Respect your child’s mother

Tips for Tackling Your New Role How to be a Better Dad

you can’t have quality without quantity. Too many dads pour themselves into their work, not understanding that missed opportunities to be with their child are lost forever.

Dads and moms make different — but equally important — contributions to their children’s development. Children with involved fathers do better in school and have less chance of becoming teen parents or getting involved with drugs, alcohol or crime. They also manage their emotions better and are less likely to resort to violence.

In accepting the responsibilities of fatherhood, you also gain unexpected benefi ts and growth as an individual. Think about the pride and confi dence that comes with soothing your child after she’s fallen. Consider the freedom that comes from returning to childhood as you play hide and seek or peek-a-boo.

Fatherhood as a game is not to be taken lightly, but it is a joyful experience and meant to be experienced fully. If you’re willing to have an active, involved relationship with your children, the rewards are great for you, your children and your family.

Treat him as a partner, not a helper

amazing things that newborns do and the wonderment of

Dads and moms make different — but equally important


Childbirth PreparationPreparation for Childbirth

Five-Week Series6:30 – 9 p.m.

Women’s Health Connection (Poway)Choose from one of the following fi ve-week series:

Mondays, June 5 – July 10 (No class July 3)Mondays, July 31 – August 28Mondays, September 18 – October 16

Wednesdays, May 17 – June 14Wednesdays, July 19 – August 16Wednesdays, September 6 – October 4

Palomar Medical Center (Escondido)Choose from one of the following fi ve-week series:

Tuesdays, May 16 – June 13Tuesdays, July 11 – August 8Tuesdays, August 29 – September 26

Wednesdays, May 10 – June 7Wednesdays, June 28 – July 26Wednesdays, August 16 – September 13

Prepare for a safe and satisfying birth experience with this fi ve-week childbirth preparation series held at the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Small classes ensure personalized instruction focusing on the signs and stages of labor, hospital procedures, medication options and Cesarean birth. A general overview of labor-coping techniques is provided, and newborn characteristics, infant feeding and postpartum adjustments are discussed. A tour of the birth center is included in this class.

FEE: $70 / mom or couple (includes childbirth manual)

Preparation for Childbirth “In a Weekend”9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturdays)10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Sundays)

Women’s Health Connection (Poway)Choose one of the following fi ve classes:

May 6 – 7June 3 – 4July 8 – 9August 5 – 6September 16 – 17

Palomar Medical Center (Escondido)Choose one of the following fi ve classes:May 20 – 21 June 10 – 11 July 15 – 16 August 12 – 13 September 9 – 10

Our weekend class includes the same information covered in our fi ve-week series, but takes only two days to complete. A tour of the birth center is included. We recommend early registration for this popular class.

FEE: $70 / mom or couple (includes childbirth manual)

Cesarean Birth LectureCall for dates, times and locations

Expectant parents who anticipate a Cesarean birth and choose not to enroll in a childbirth class may attend a one-hour lecture about Cesarean birth that is part of our regular childbirth series. Information covered includes indications for a Cesarean birth, pre-operative procedures, medications, the birthing process, and post-operative and recovery procedures.

FEE: $10/mom or couple

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Women’s Health Connection9:30 a.m. – Noon

Saturday, August 26

Are you a fi rst-time “dad-to-be” in need of some basic training? Your life is about to change drastically and if you don’t know what to expect, this is your opportunity to gain some informal, hands-on experience. This class is intended for expectant fathers in the second or third trimester of their baby’s pregnancy. It is a “fathers only” class featuring special guests – Veteran Dads (BT graduates) and their newborn babies. Learn what to expect during the last trimester of pregnancy, birth and the fi rst few weeks at home. Plus, discover practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing the newborn. Leave the class with a boost of confi dence to be the best dad you can be!

FEE: $35 / dad

Baby Boot Camp: “Basic Training for Dads”


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Palomar Pomerado Health’s certifi ed lactation consultants provide telephone, inpatient and outpatient consults for new mothers who choose to breastfeed their babies. Breast pumps are also available for sale or rental through the PPH Women’s Health Connection Boutique, along with a wide variety of breastfeeding supplies and literature. Following is a directory of lactation services available through Palomar Pomerado Health.

Palomar Medical Center 760. 739.2434555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025.Breastfeeding classes; inpatient and outpatient lactation consults; telephone advice warmline; other related services.

Pomerado Hospital (858) 613-4605 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064. Breastfeeding classes; inpatient and outpatient lactation consults; telephone advice warmline; other related services.

Women’s Health Connection Boutique (858) 613-489415725 Pomerado Road, Suite 100, Poway, CA 92064Medela breast pumps for rental or purchase; pump kit accessories; nursing bras; breast-care products; breastfeeding classes; support group meetings.

To register for a breastfeeding class, please call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.

BreastfeedingSuccessful Breastfeeding

6:30 – 9 p.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionChoose one of the following fi ve classes:TuesdaysMay 9, June 6, July 11, August 1 or September 5

Palomar Medical CenterChoose one of the following two classes:MondaysJune 12 or August 14

Breastfeeding is “nature’s way” to feed a baby, but it doesn’t always come naturally. Enhance your opportunity for a positive breastfeeding experience with this informative class led by a certifi ed lactation consultant. Classes are offered at the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Topics include the benefi ts of breastfeeding, breast anatomy and physiology, getting off to a good start, common diffi culties and solutions, and returning to work.

FEE: $25 / mom or couple

Breastfeeding Support GroupThe Women’s Health ConnectionTuesdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The HealthSource, San MarcosThursdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Meet with a certifi ed lactation consultant and other new moms to share information and learn new ideas during these weekly group sessions. Call the Women’s Health Connection at 858.613.4894 for more information.

FEE: Free

The Women’s Health Connection (WHC) and Boutique may be the best kept secret in Poway. Located in Suite 100 of the Gateway Medical Building on Pomerado Road, the Boutique opened its doors for business in December 2003 as a provider of health products, services and information for women of all ages. Leading the WHC team is Chris Gleason, a registered nurse, women’s health specialist and certifi ed lactation educator. Gleason provides a wide range of services for new moms including an extensive audiovisual lending library, nursing bra fi ttings, baby weight scale, breastfeeding consulting services, and the rental or purchase of breastfeeding pumps.

“One of my favorite things to do is assist new moms who may be struggling with nursing issues,” says Gleason. “We really try to provide them with the information and tools they need to create the best possible breastfeeding experience.”

In addition to working with breastfeeding mothers, Gleason also helps cancer patients with the selection of wigs or breast prostheses to help them look and feel their best during treatment. “Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is diffi cult enough,” says Gleason. “We want women to still be able to feel beautiful inside and out while they endure a very trying time in their lives.”

Gleason received her R.N. degree from Massachusetts General Hospital, and has since worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at L.A. Children’s Hospital, Stanford University Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center. She and her husband John are the proud parents of two grown sons. In her spare time, Gleason enjoys traveling in her RV, gardening, cooking and painting.

Stop by the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and discover the difference that Gleason and her team can make for you.

Get Connected to Good HealthMeet Chris Gleason, R.N.

Lactation SERVICES


Prenatal Exercise ClassFour-Week Series6 – 7 p.m.

The Healthsource San MarcosMondays, February 20 – March 13

Women’s Health ConnectionThursdays, April 6 - 27

Take steps now to stay in shape, feel your best and maximize your total well-being during pregnancy. Palomar Pomerado Health is proud to present “Mommies in Motion,” a unique fi tness class designed specifi cally for expectant mothers. Led by physical therapist Michelle Thompson of PPH’s Rehabilitation Services, this four-week series promotes physical fi tness and good health through education and exercise.

Educational topics include posture and body mechanics, essential pregnancy exercises, pelvic floor muscle awareness, labor

expectations and relaxation techniques, while hands-on exercise instruction focuses

on warm-up and stretching, cardio-respiratory endurance, strength

training, cool-down and relaxation.

This class is suitable for women of any stage of pregnancy or fi tness level. A signed physician consent form is required, and participants should bring an exercise mat or large towel to each class. Space is limited so register today.

FEE: $40/participant

If you didn’t receive a ‘baby book” at a baby shower, consider purchasing one immediately. Most moms cannot stress enough the importance of having a book to record developmental milestones. Without such a journal, you will no doubt end up pulling your hair out years later while trying to remember when your child fi rst smiled at you in order to complete his “all about me” project for fourth grade.

Write about developments you observe as well as the results from each well-baby check-up when your child’s pediatrician evaluates various age-appropriate developmental milestones. Although no two babies develop at the same pace, they should be able to do certain things at certain ages. Talk to the pediatrician if you think your baby is lagging behind in one or more of these areas.

Here are some developmental milestones to look for during your baby’s fi rst three months of life:

By the end of their fi rst month, most babies:

Make jerky arm movements

Bring hands near face

Keep hands in tight fi sts

Move head from side to side while lying on stomach

Focus on objects 8 to 12 inches away

Prefer human faces over other shapes

Recognize some sounds, including parents’ voices

Startle at loud noises

By the end of their third month, most babies:

Raise their head and chest when lying on stomach

Support head well

Kick when lying on stomach or back

Push down on legs when feet are placed on fi rm surface

Open and shut hands

Bring hands to mouth

Grab and shake hand toys

Follow moving object with eyes

Smile at familiar faces

Begin to babble

Enjoy playing with other people

Source: www.aap.org

Look for more developmental milestones for your baby in the next issue of The BabySource.

Watching Baby GROW: The First Months

Prenatal Exercise Class

“Mommies in Motion”


Infant and Toddler CareBaby-Care Basics

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionChoose one of the following fi ve classes:

SaturdaysMay 20, June 17, July 22, August 19 or September 23

Since babies don’t come with instructions, this class will provide you with the guidance needed to experience a more confi dent beginning. Topics include basic physical care skills, growth and development, normal daily activities/habits, safe-proofi ng your home, nutritional needs and management of illnesses.

FEE: $30 / mom or couple

Two-Week Series6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionChoose from one of the following two-week series:

Tuesdays, June 20 and 27 orThursdays, August 10 and 17

Touch is the primal language of newborns. That’s why infant massage has become an increasingly popular method of bonding and relaxation between a baby and parent. Designed for babies’ ages 1 to 6 months, infant massage incorporates touch, massage, and refl exology in a loving, fun, one-on-one interaction – providing nourishment for a newborn’s healthy development.

Palomar Pomerado Health will host a special infant massage class during two one-hour sessions at the Women’s Health Connection. Led by Certifi ed Infant Massage Instructor Wendy Morris, this unique class will explore the many advantages of infant massage and provide hands-on instruction using a variety of easy-to-learn massage techniques. Please bring your baby to both one-hour sessions. Babies recently immunized should not participate. Register today, as space is limited for this class.

FEE: $35 / couple and baby

6:30 – 9 p.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionThursday, June 22

Made popular by the hit movie “Meet the Fockers,” baby sign language is the latest trend in early communication for hearing babies and toddlers.

Starting as early as 7 months, before verbal skills are developed, your baby can begin to learn to express his or her wants or needs through the art of signing. Studies have shown that signing babies may learn to speak earlier, develop larger vocabularies, have stronger parent/child bonds, show more interest in books, engage in more sophisticated play, have less frustration, crying and tantrums, and have increased IQ scores.

Palomar Pomerado Health will present special sessions on Baby Sign Language at the Women’s Health Connection in Poway. Monta Briant, a Sign2Me Certifi ed Instructor, will teach

50 to 60 signs during the class and provide couples with a copy of her book, “Baby

Sign Language Basics.” Please note that this class is for parents

and caregivers only. Space is limited so register today!

FEE: $40 / couple

Infant Massage

Baby Sign Language

Have you been blessed with multiple bundles of joy? The Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club meets monthly and provides a forum for friendship and support for families, or expecting families, with twins or triplets. Speakers and special programs help parents deal with the pressure of raising multiple-birth children. For more information, call 858.451.8612.

A Child’s Response to Love6 – 7:30 p.m.

Pomerado Hospital, 3rd Floor, Conference Room DThursday, July 13

Raising a child is a challenge in the best of circumstances. The successes of the early years of development are refl ective of the care and guidance of the parents, grandparents and day-care providers. Boundaries and rules are necessary but above all, children need and will thrive in unconditional love. Join Janet Nast, author of “You Can’t Love Your Children Too Much”, as she discusses her passion for her children and how she meets the many challenges of parenting.

FEE: $3 / individual, $5 / couple

Mothers of Twins Triplets CLUB


Construction is underway on a new, two-story, 48,800-square-foot facility in Escondido to centralize and expand pediatric medical services for North County residents who are weary of driving south on I-15 for pediatric specialty care.

Scheduled to open in January 2007, this facility is being temporarily referred to as the “North County Hub” and is being funded by community lender, First National Bank. It will be located at 625 West Citracado Parkway, next to the Acacia Animal Hospital near Felicita Avenue. Its location is about two miles from where the new Palomar Medical Center will be built at the Escondido Research and Technology Center site.

“Growth along the north corridor has risen dramatically, impacting commute time,” says Tanya Wesley, director of sales and marketing clinical outreach for Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH). “The Hub will benefi t parents and children from Inland North County as well as those from Temecula, Murrieta and Corona by expanding the availability of pediatric services within our community.”

“The idea is to give patients better access to pediatric specialists that right now are only available in San Diego,” says Larry Nichols, managing general partner for North County Medical Offi ce Building, Ltd., the partnership responsible for developing the project.

Three groups, which are part of an integrated delivery systems network, have signed as the initial occupants of the building. They are Children’s Hospital of San Diego (CHSD), Children’s Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) and Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, Inc. (CPCMG). Each will provide complementary pediatric services.

CHSD will move its Children’s Urgent Care Center from 215 South Hickory Street in Escondido to the new facility. The urgent care center is open late afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Children’s Specialists of San Diego consists of more than 170 pediatric, adolescent and maternal/fetal medicine specialists

who provide a full spectrum of outpatient and inpatient care in 27 specialties. CSSD currently has two Escondido offi ces (215 South Hickory Street and 163 North Date Street). These offi ces will relocate to the new building where pediatric orthopedists and related radiology services will be available fi ve days a week. CSSD will also provide full-time services from pediatric otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat), dermatologists and ophthalmologists. Endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists and other specialists will be available as needed.

CPCMG is a medical group with over 80 pediatricians in 18 locations throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. Five pediatricians from its Escondido offi ce (1001 E. Grand Avenue) will move to the new building. In addition, four other pediatricians from North County will be moving to the new site.

To further enhance specialty services, PPH has contracted with CSSD to provide pediatric hospitalists responsible for managing the inpatient care of pediatric patients at Palomar Medical Center. Unlike physicians who evaluate their patients in the morning at the hospital and then return to their offi ce practice during the day, hospitalists are physicians whose primary focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients only. For more than 20 years, neonatologists with CSSD have worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Palomar Medical Center and Pomerado Hospital, providing neonatal services, both on-site and on a consultative basis. CSSD hospitalists recently began working in the pediatric unit at Palomar.

“Adding pediatric hospitalists is a testament to the long-standing relationship between CSSD and PPH to provide quality care for North County kids,” says Nichols. “It has worked well for the community.”

“These plans mean that our younger North County patients will benefi t from top level, specialty care right here in the community,” says Wesley.

For more information, contact Larry Nichols at [email protected].

Pediatric Care Close to HomeArchitect’s rendering of North County’s new pediatric care facility, scheduled to open in January 2007.


Childhood obesity was identifi ed as one of the major health concerns in the Palomar Pomerado Health 2005 Community Health Check, a comprehensive study of health issues in Inland North County. Conquering the epidemic of childhood obesity requires holistic thinking, involving families, the community, schools and health providers.

“There are many things that parents, schools and health-care providers can do to prevent childhood obesity,” says Albert L. Martinez, M.D., a board-certifi ed pediatrician with Children’s Primary Care Medical Group in Escondido. “My top three recommendations for families are to exercise together, turn off the TV or remove it from a child’s bedroom, and cut down on fast food outings. As a pediatrician, I teach parents and their kids about good nutrition and offer them information about healthy diets in order to jumpstart their weight loss efforts. Parents must teach good eating habits through example.”

“The personal consequences of childhood obesity include the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses,” says Helen Jacobsen, a Head Start dietitian and member of Palomar Pomerado Health’s Tri-Regional Health Care Advisory Council. “It’s also a huge public policy issue, impacting the state of California with more than $28 billion in direct and indirect costs last year alone.”

Members of the various Health Care Advisory Councils serving communities throughout Inland North County are formulating solutions to childhood obesity. Later this year, Palomar Pomerado Health will release a specifi c action plan that will outline steps to take to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. Here’s what some of the Councils are working on:

Tri-Regional Health Care Advisory Council

The Council sponsors seven running clubs at elementary schools in the Poway Unifi ed

School District. This voluntary activity has attracted hundreds of students who receive ribbons and other recognition for accumulating distances of fi ve, ten and greater miles.

“There has been a tremendous interest in the running clubs,” Jacobsen

says. “Literally hundreds of kids are participating in the running clubs before

school, after school and at recess.”

The Tri-Regional Council also encouraged Pomerado Hospital to seek offi cial designation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital – promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding. “Babies who are breastfed for at least six months have a 20 percent lower risk of developing obesity than do bottle-fed babies,” says Jacobsen.

Ramona Health Care Advisory Council

An intergenerational event is being planned to bring together people of all ages for active games and health education. This inaugural event is designed to improve awareness about obesity and provide information about resources to reduce the incidence of obesity. The Council has also established the Healthy Living Scholarship Fund that provides money for low-income children to participate in team sports, dance class or other physical activities.

Pala/Pauma/Valley Center Health Care Advisory Council

Council agencies have partnered with Tierra Miguel Farm for more than a year in an effort to educate the community about better eating and the dangers of obesity and diabetes. The organic farm hosts festivals where families sample vegetables, listen to music and learn about nutrition through a variety of hands-on activities such as berry picking and cooking.

Escondido Health Care Advisory Council

The Council is planning nutrition education and gardening activities for parents and children in elementary, pre-schools and other settings. Health professionals increasingly recognize the relationship between families participating in community gardening activities and improved nutritional health and personal wellness.

According to the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Action Plan, the percentage of children and adolescents who are overweight has tripled since the early 1970s. Approximately 16 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight. It’s even higher in San Diego County where nearly 26 percent of youth are overweight. Latino and African American youth are more likely to be overweight than white and Asian youth.

Health experts agree that unless the epidemic of childhood obesity is conquered, our children and grandchildren will have shorter life expectancies than we do. While genetics play a role, increased childhood obesity seems to develop from lifestyle choices such as the consumption of sugary drinks and sodas, “super-sized” fast foods, and spending too much time in front of the TV. These habits translate into excessive intake of sugar, calories, fat, cholesterol and salt, as well as a higher body mass index.

Resource:

Community Health Improvement Partners Childhood Obesity Action Planwww.ourcommunityourkids.org

Understanding Childhood Obesity

According to the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Action According to the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Action

Childhood obesity was identifi ed as one of the major health

Ramona Health Care Advisory Council

An intergenerational event is being planned to bring together people of all ages for active games and health education. This inaugural event is designed to improve awareness about obesity and provide information about resources to reduce the incidence of obesity. The Council has also established the Healthy Living Scholarship Fund that provides money for low-income children to participate in team sports, dance class or other physical

Childhood Obesity Conquering a Growing Epidemic


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Requiring minimum standards for physical educa-

tion, such as 150 minutes per week of physical

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fighting chance against obesity and heart disease.

And, coordinated school health programs will

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Sibling EducationBecoming a Big Brother/Big Sister

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionChoose one of the following two classes:

Saturday, July 22 or Saturday, September 23

Palomar Medical CenterChoose one of the following two classes:

Saturday, June 24 or Saturday, August 26

This 90-minute class offered at the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido will help big brothers and sisters prepare for the new baby’s arrival. Activities include safe ways to interact with the new baby, special art projects, diapering and feeding their “own” baby (please bring a doll or stuffed animal), and a tour of the birth center. This class is designed for children ages 3 to 5.

FEE: $15 / family

CPR & First Aid ClassesAmerican Heart Association Life Support and HeartSaver First Aid Courses

CPR for Family and Friends This course teaches basic life saving techniques including how to relieve an obstructed airway. It is suggested for the lay rescuer such as new parents, babysitters, caregivers or anyone who is preparing to help others in distress but does not need certification.

FEE: $25 / participant

HeartSaver First AidThis four-hour class includes instruction on the general principles of first aid, as well as medical, injury and environmental emergencies. Topics covered include choking, chest pain, fainting, seizures, low blood sugar, bleeding, burns, shock, bites, stings, poisoning and more. This course complies with OSHA regulations and is open to anyone.

FEE: $40 / participant

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

For information on additional CPR and First Aid Classes offered at Palomar Pomerado Health, please see page 12 of this issue of The HealthSource.

Young Adult ClassesBabysitting Basics*

6 – 9 p.m.

Women’s Health ConnectionChoose one of the following two classes:

Fridays, June 9 or August 25

The HealthSource, San MarcosFriday, July 7

This three-hour babysitting course is designed for boys and girls ages 10 to 14. Topics covered include babysitter responsibilities, caring for children, overview of first-aid, safety and accident prevention, handling emergencies and calling 911, playing with children, behavior management, and tips for a professional babysitter. Those completing the course receive a certificate to present to prospective employers.

FEE: $15 / boy or girl (includes course materials)

Becoming a Young Woman*Women’s Health ConnectionChoose one of the following two classes:

Fridays, May 19, 7 – 8:30 p.m. or

Saturday, July 29, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

This informative class helps young women 10 to 12 years old explore the emotional and physical changes of puberty. Emphasis is placed on how each girl experiences changes in her own special way. Additional topics include challenges with competition and development, communicating with parents, menstruation, purchasing personal female items, cramps and other common menstrual discomforts, and emotional changes and hormones. Mothers are encouraged to attend and share this unique time with their daughters. Please note there is no discussion on sex.

FEE: $10 / daughter and mother

*The “Babysitting Basics” and “Becoming A Young Woman” classes are available for off-site instruction upon request. Please call 858.675.5376 for more information.


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