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Help at HomeHome Care team supports grandfather’s goal to recover quicklypage 8

Follow Your HeartA 5-minute assessment reveals your risk for cardiovascular diseasepage 4

Breast CancerLocal woman’s story highlights importance of annual mammogramspage 6

Kate and Paul Craine of Gaithersburg welcomed baby Amelia into the world with the expertise of Shady Grove Medical Center’s NICU team PAGE 5

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FEATURESOPENING THOUGHTS

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7 Less Weight,More MilesA local world traveler enjoys life again after bariatric surgery. See his transformation.

9 InstrumentalAssistanceAn iconic drummer returns to his pas-sion thanks to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

COVER STORY

Big Miracle, Small Package Premature babies like Amelia get the care they need at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s NICU. PAGE 5

Throughout Adventist HealthCare, moments occur each day that demonstrate our mission of improving the health of peo-ple and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Fulfi lling our commitment as caregivers often means taking on the role of confi dant, hand-holder or cheerleader. We may embrace a family as they celebrate great joy. We may also help fami-lies grapple with heartbreak. I consider these our “mission moments.”

Within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, mission moments occur each day. The NICU team provides some of the highest-quality care in the region for critically ill newborns. Yet, the NICU team also pro-vides vital education, support and friendship to parents and families during stressful times. Since the NICU opened in 1996, thousands of families have celebrated homecomings thanks to the amazing team at Shady Grove Medical Center.

In this issue of Adventist HealthCare & You, we share the story of the Craine family and their daughter, Amelia, who was born at 24 weeks. Today, Amelia is thriving.

Patients like Amelia are why Adventist HealthCare exists. Each mission moment contributes to the health and wellness of our community.

I invite you to read Amelia’s story and the other features that refl ect Adventist HealthCare’s dedication to providing the highest-quality care with a focus on whole-person health. You can also visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com to learn more about Adventist HealthCare.

In good health,

Terry FordePresident and CEO, Adventist HealthCare

Defi ning Moments

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BETTERHEALTH

CAREGIVINGHOPE

Dr. James Rost, Neonatologist, and baby Amelia

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Time to Save a Life

A Silver Spring woman uses an online heart risk assessment to identify a major health problem

Taking just fi ve minutes to complete Adventist HealthCare’s free heart risk assessment online likely saved the life of Toby Weiss, a 77-year-old Silver Spring resident.

“The test showed me that I had a heart problem and prompted me to see my doctor,” says Weiss, who previ-

ously had no known heart issues.The assessment takes into account key risk factors for heart

disease such as family history, high cholesterol, high blood pres-sure and obesity.

A few days earlier, Weiss also experienced nausea and neck pain. Factoring in the assessment results, she began to question her health. A stress test performed by her primary care physician confi rmed Weiss had a signifi cant heart problem.

WANTING THE BESTWeiss chose to go to Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital and sought treatment from Fayaz Shawl, MD, trusted cardiologist of her husband, Larry. “I wanted to be in the hands of the best,” she says.

On June 9, 2014, Dr. Shawl performed a cardiac catheteriza-tion to identify the best treatment to restore blood fl ow to the heart. “Weiss had two major heart

vessels blocked, one being her left main artery, which supplied blood fl ow to most of her heart muscle,” Dr. Shawl says. “This critical blockage determined that heart surgery was necessary.”

The next day, heart surgeon Kathleen Petro, MD, performed a double bypass. “During

coronary bypass surgery, we take a healthy blood vessel from the patient’s leg, arm, abdomen or chest and connect it to other arteries in the heart so that it is bypassed around the blocked area,” Dr. Petro explains. “This helps to restore blood fl ow to the heart by diverting it around a section of the blocked artery.”

GETTING THE BESTSays Weiss: “I would defi nitely recommend Washington Adventist Hospital for heart care. They have wonderful doctors and caring nurses, and the cardiac fl oor is a fantastic place if you have to be there.”

After a successful procedure, Weiss returned home with further support during her recovery from Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services. This included biweekly visits from registered nurse Cindy Irwin.

“I was so lucky to have Cindy,” Weiss says. “She ordered sup-plies, spoke to the doctor and helped me adjust my diet. She made me feel at ease. It’s wonderful knowing that I’m going to be OK and live to enjoy my family.”

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As she recovers from heart sur-gery, Toby Weiss (left) consults with registered nurse Cindy Irwin twice a week in Weiss’ Silver Spring home.

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small packageShady Grove NICU delivers lifesaving care to early arrivals

Kate Craine and her hus-band, Paul, were thrilled to learn that they were pregnant last May. After enduring a miscarriage

and almost two years of fertility treatments, the Gaithersburg cou-ple were ecstatic to be welcoming a new baby.

During the fi rst few months of the pregnancy, everything appeared normal. Then, in mid-August, Kate learned she had gestational diabetes. By the end of the month, her doctors put her on modi-fi ed bed rest.

In October, at 24 weeks, Kate’s water broke. She was admit-ted to the Birth Center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center on Oct. 15, 2014. Two days later, Kate and Paul welcomed Amelia Grace Craine into the world—more than 14 weeks early.

“At Shady Grove Medical Center, we have a well-coordinated team at the ready 24/7 to provide specialized care to high-risk newborns,” explains James Rost, MD, a neonatologist and medi-cal director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “This multidisciplinary group provided Amelia state-of-the-art care from minute one.”

Amelia weighed only 1 pound, 9 ounces and was 12.5 inches long, a good size for a baby born at 25 weeks and six days, accord-ing to Dr. Rost. Even so, she required signifi -cant support in her fi rst days.

“It was terrifying,” Kate remembers. “But when Dr. Rost told us Amelia was ‘feisty,’ I knew she was going to be fi ne.”

In addition to her high-tech care, Amelia benefi ted from the NICU’s donor breast milk program, a hallmark of the unit.

“Some moms, like Kate, do everything in their power to breastfeed but are unable to keep up with the baby’s demand for expressed milk,” explains Amy Gilkey, RN, clinical nurse manager of the unit. “The donor program allows us to provide breast milk to all our premature babies, which is proven to decrease mortality rates and other complications.”

Although being NICU parents is physically, mentally and emo-tionally draining, the Craines were a shining example of the unit’s family-integrated care model, visiting Amelia every day. Together with the nurses, therapists, nutritionists, social workers and doc-tors, they were an integral part of the team caring for Amelia.

“Our daughter was in the NICU for 73 days,” Paul says. “And the team gave us the hope and support we needed to get through each and every one.”

Left: Born 14 weeks early, baby Amelia spent 10 weeks in the NICU at Shady Grove Medical Center.

Below: P arents Kate and Paul Craine were reassured by James Rost, MD.

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Breast CancerIntercepting

Local mom’s story highlights importance of annual mammogram

Sonia Barrientos gets a mammogram every year. The Silver Spring wife and mom is especially dili-gent because her sister died of breast cancer four years ago.

At her annual screening in August 2014, doctors discovered a lump. She soon underwent a biopsy with

Sonya Kella, MD, at the Shady Grove Breast Center in Rockville. The lump was not cancerous; however, Barrientos still wanted it removed because of what had happened to her sister. She was leaving nothing to chance.

That’s when Barrientos met Cynthia Plate, MD, a breast surgeon at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital and med-ical director of the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center. “Thanks to God that he put me in such good hands,” Barrientos says. During her surgery to remove the noncancerous lump, Dr. Plate discovered a second lump that turned out to be cancerous.

“Sonia saved her own life,” Dr. Plate says. “She understood her family history and risk, and she was determined to have a di� erent outcome for her family.”

In the weeks after surgery, Barrientos visited Dr. Plate at the White Oak Breast Center to discuss her recovery. The center, which opened in November 2014, o� ers advanced imaging ser-vices such as 3-D mammography as well as specialized services like breast ultrasound, minimally invasive biopsies and on-site breast surgery consultations—all in one location in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. “Our experienced and caring team is focused on breast cancer prevention and early intervention tailored to the individual,” Dr. Plate says.

Barrientos urges all women to get their mammograms every year. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screenings for women starting at age 40. Experts also sug-gest that women discuss risk factors and the right tests with their doctors.

To those women facing cancer, Barrientos says, “You have to confront the disease. Don’t be scared. You have to be strong enough to fi ght for your life.”

50-79 For women in this age range, a mammogram may reduce breast cancer risk by 30 percent.

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After doctors discovered a lump, Sonia Barrientos received comprehensive breast health services from Cynthia Plate, MD, and the team at the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Breast Center.

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China, Africa, Ireland—Steve Malley of Germantown, Md., loves to travel. “Every time my wife sells a house, we plan a trip,” he says. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Problem was, Malley weighed over 300 pounds, and the hassles nearly outweighed the good times.

As they boarded a fl ight to Las Vegas, a clerk requested that Malley buy a second ticket. “You can’t fi t into one seat.”

That wasn’t all. He panted while going through airports. He couldn’t keep up with walking tours. He felt like a real oddity in China, which ranks among the world’s healthier countries.

DECIDING TO HAVE SURGERYMalley fought with his weight for decades. He tried a couple of popular diet programs and lost lots of weight. But then it crept back on—and more pounds followed.

The weight took its toll. Malley developed multiple health problems: sleep apnea, diabetes and an irregular heartbeat that nearly killed him.

Finally, a doctor suggested bariatric surgery. Malley attended a seminar at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center given by Tuesday Cook, MD, a bariatric surgeon. Malley liked what he heard. He told Dr. Cook: “I’m ready to do this.”

FEELING WONDERFUL NOWIn October 2013, he had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgery that involves removing 85 percent of the stomach. With this “sleeve,” small amounts of food fi ll him up just fi ne.

Today, Malley says, “I feel wonderful. I’m walking farther than I’ve ever walked in my life. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I don’t need diabe-tes medications.”

His weight is in the 220s—an all-time low after a drop of 160 pounds. He has a list of trips lined up. The long walk through the airport is no longer a problem. And that airline seat—no extra ticket required. Losing weight has given him freedom!

Malley counts his lucky stars that he fi nally had bariatric sur-gery. He says it was the best deci-sion he’s ever made. “I tell people, this surgery saved my life.”

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Excessive weight caused Steve Malley to feel tired and out of

place while traveling. After having bariatric surgery, he’s much happier and healthier.

READY TO EXPLORE WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY?

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The home care specialists arrived with a pleasant and upbeat attitude and made for a seamless transition from the hospital.

The Adventist HealthCare team quickly transformed to “Team Feinberg,” helping to establish steps that Feinberg would need to meet what appeared to be an impossible goal. They developed a plan that included homework assignments.

TIME TO CELEBRATEFour weeks after starting in-home care, Feinberg walked onto his fl ight from Maryland to Florida. He fulfi lled his dream of celebrating with his grandsons.

He also expressed his gratitude toward the Adventist HealthCare Home Care team in a letter:

“About a month ago I completed my program with members of your sta� . The e� orts put in by your inviting, warm, com-passionate professionals in working with me were successful. Last night I returned from our trip and I am happy to say I was able to walk, hold and play with the little guys. I have been given a rare second chance to live, and … I owe a large measure of thanks to the caring group assembled to help me begin my new journey.”

The sky was the limit for 71-year-old Bruce Feinberg, who was determined to go on a two-hour fl ight just three months after major

open-heart surgery.Feinberg’s twin grandsons were

celebrating their second birthday in Florida, and he wouldn’t miss it for the world. But just days after the surgery, Feinberg became extremely weak and had trouble moving.

He spent eight days in the intensive care unit at a local hospital before being transferred to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation’s Takoma Park facility, where he spent 15 days.

HEADED HOMEFeinberg was eager to return home and, more important, to make the trip to Florida for the birthday. Once he arrived home, however, Feinberg’s wife realized she needed extra help in caring for her husband. She reached out to Adventist HealthCare Home Care, which quickly sent a nurse, an occupa-tional therapist and a physical therapist to the couple’s home.

“I have been given a rare second chance to live, and … I owe a large measure of thanks to the caring group

assembled to help me begin my new journey.”

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The Adventist Home Care team helps a grandfather celebrate with his grandsons

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REHAB QUESTIONS

Visit www.AdventistRehab.com to learn about Adventist HealthCare’s expert rehabilitation care.

Rehabilitation team helps iconic drummer return to his

passion after limb loss

Instrumental Assistance

Losing a leg to diabetes did not cause 74-year-old Elbert “Woody” Woodson to lose his pas-sion for drumming. After playing with some of the biggest names in music during the 1970s, including the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, severe health problems caused

Woodson to become homebound in his Northeast D.C. home. That is, until a local news story about the famed drummer caught the attention of Judy Anderson, a clini-cal nurse assistant at Adventist HealthCare’s Physical Health & Rehabilitation.

MAKING THINGS HAPPENAnderson contacted Terrance P. Sheehan, MD, medical director of Adventist Rehabilitation, to help Woodson obtain a prosthetic leg and support-ive care to help him return to his life passion.

Dr. Sheehan and his team quickly arranged to bring Woodson to Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation in Rockville, where he received a new prosthetic leg and therapy vital to help him walk and drum again.

Woodson’s doctor and therapists were amazed at his focus, hard work and remarkable progress. “He said he was ready to work as hard as he could to get back on his feet,” says Woodson’s physical therapist, Farhad Ostovari. Woodson quickly learned to stand and transfer weight with minimal assistance.

PASSION RESTOREDWoodson returned home after 19 days at Adventist Rehabilitation’s Rockville facility.

He continues to work on rebuilding his strength to walk with the new prosthetic leg and attends outpatient therapy on a monthly basis at Adventist Rehabilitation. Woodson’s care team remains focused on helping him achieve his dream.

“I have the expectation and vision that Woody will play the drums again and he’ll do it very well, if not better than he did in the past,” Dr. Sheehan says.

Adds Woodson: “I don’t think I’ve wanted anything more. I never had a dream in my life that this would have happened to me. Every moment I’m thankful.” Woodson has formed a special friendship with the Adventist Rehabilitation team, particularly Anderson, who recognizes the importance of playing drums for Woodson.

“The drums are what make him thrive,” she says.

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For many teenagers, the senior year of high school brings a roller coaster of emotions, including the anxiety of fi nal exams, the excitement of

prom and trepidation about college admission decisions.

Faced with so many life changes and added stress, some teenagers may develop mood disorders such as depres-sion that can a� ect their performance at school and their relationships with

friends and family. Studies have shown that approximately one in fi ve teenagers has a diagnosable mental health disor-der, including mood disorders.

“While moodiness in teenagers is common, prolonged periods of sadness lasting for two weeks or more might sig-nal a more serious problem that parents shouldn’t ignore,” says Marissa Leslie, MD, medical director of outpatient services at Adventist HealthCare Behavioral Health & Wellness Services in Rockville.

The most noticeable sign of depres-sion in teenagers is withdrawal from social activities. “Teenagers who once looked forward to activities such as soc-cer, basketball or ballet may no longer show an interest and spend more time isolated from family,” Dr. Leslie says.

Other signs of a mood disorder include lethargy, changes in appetite or sleep habits, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts.

Parents who notice these warn-ing signs should seek help from a licensed behavioral health professional. Early diagnosis and treatment using psycho therapy or medication can help teen agers with mood disorders lead healthier, more productive lives.

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HEART HEALTH

Heart-Health Screenings with Medical ConsultationOur comprehensive screenings and private, two- to four-minute personal consulta-tions with licensed medical professionals are designed to help you understand and manage your specifi c health risks for heart disease and related conditions. Please note that some screenings require a fee and fasting, but please be sure to drink water to remain hydrated.When: Wednesdays, April 22 and June 24, 8–10 a.m.Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

When: Wednesday, May 27, 8–10 a.m.Where: SGMC, Birch Room

Info: Call 800-542-5096; registration required; event subject to cancellation due to low registration

Screening Description and FeesLipid profi le: Basic cholesterol test, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, cholesterol/HDL ratio (12 hours of fast-ing recommended); $35, $31 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the expanded cholesterol test (see below)Expanded cholesterol test: This VAP (verti-cal auto profi le) includes all of the lipid pro-fi le plus information that can help identify inherited and hidden heart disease risks; $65, $61 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the lipid profi le (see above)Homocysteine: Vascular fi tness test; $95HsCRP: Tests high-sensitivity C-reactive protein for cardiovascular risk; $45Blood pressure monitoring: FREEGlucose: Basic screening for diabetes (12 hours of fasting recommended); $8A1c: Blood sugar test for known diabetics or those at high risk; $40PSA (prostate-specifi c antigen): Prostate cancer screening test for men; $40Body-fat analysis: Tests percentage of body fat; $10

Health and wellness classes, plus programs and activities for a healthy mind, body and spirit, brought to you by the Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness.

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SGMCAdventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center9901 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

ACCAquilino Cancer Center9905 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

WAHAdventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma ParkFree parking

AHCAdventist HealthCare820 W. Diamond Ave., GaithersburgFree parking

APHRAdventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation9909 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

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Heart Screening PackagesSweetheart: Lipid profi le and glucose; $38Heart smart: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP) and glucose; $69Heart risk special: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP), homocysteine and HsCRP; $199Diabetes check: Glucose and A1c; $42

Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Treatment for Chest PainInfo: For an appointment, call the Center for Fitness and Health at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center at 240-826-6662 or Cardiac Rehab at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital at 301-891-6016Cost: FREE

Heart to Heart Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Thursdays, April 16, May 21 and June 18, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville

Women and Heart Disease Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Thursdays, April 16, May 21 and June 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

Mended Hearts Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Second Sunday of each month, 4–6 p.m.Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

Internal Cardiac Defi brillator and Pacemaker Discussion GroupGroup discussion for patients and the families of patients with these devices.When: Monday, May 11, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, RockvilleInfo: Call 240-826-6662

Congestive Heart Failure Class and Discussion GroupFor patients and families.When: Mondays, April 13 and June 8, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, RockvilleInfo: Call 240-826-6662

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Tuesday, June 23, 6–7 p.m.Where: SGMC, Willow RoomInfo: Call 240-826-6163 or email kcarney@AdventistHealthCare.com

For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

A wide variety of maternal and child health classes is available through Adventist HealthCare. Expecting families will receive expert advice, support and education before and after the birth of their babies. Classes include Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Grandparents Class, Fatherhood 101, and more. Online registra-tion now available!Info: Detailed descriptions and listings for locations are available by visiting www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or calling 800-542-5096

Lactation ServicesLactation classes, consultation, breast-pump sales and rentals, and breastfeeding support groups.Info: Call 240-826-MOMS (6667) for SGMC or 301-891-4852 for WAH

Infant Safety and CPRA Family & Friends class that covers safety, CPR skills and choking management to be used for newborns to 1-year-olds.Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations

Private Infant or Toddler Safety and CPR Classes Also AvailableInfo: Call 800-642-0101 for details

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FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTINGAvailable at multiple locations throughout Montgomery County.Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

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SUPPORT GROUPS• BEST Program: Breastfeeding

Education, Support and Togetherness (SGMC and WAH)

• Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role

• Perinatal Loss Support Group: New sup-port group run by an experienced perinatal loss specialist for those having experi-enced a loss related to pregnancy

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096 for dates, times and locations

JOINT HEALTH

Joint Replacement ClassLearn about the total hip or knee replace-ment procedure, hospital stay and reha-bilitation program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.When: First Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3 p.m.Where: SGMCCost: FREEInfo: www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar

YOUTH HEALTH

Multiple classes available, including Baby-Sitting, Infant CPR, Home Alone (prepares 8- to 11-year-olds and their parents for times when children will spend brief periods alone at home), and more.Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

CANCER PROGRAMS

At Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital, cancer care navigation teams assist people living with cancer, their fami-lies and friends, and caregivers. The naviga-tion teams consist of professionals who can provide guidance through diagnosis, treat-ment and survivorship.Info: Call 240-826-6297 (SGMC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH) to speak to a member of the cancer care navigation team

Look Good ... Feel BetterMeet with other women living with cancer and a professional esthetician to learn makeup tips so you can put your “best face forward” during and after treatment for cancer. You’ll have fun and receive a “per-sonal tool kit” to take home.When: Thursday, May 7, 6–8 p.m.Where: ACCInfo: Call 240-826-6297

When: Monday, June 1, 10 a.m.–noonWhere: WAH, Radiation OncologyInfo: Call 301-891-5559

Colorectal Cancer Screening ProgramAdventist HealthCare partners with the Montgomery County Health Department to o� er this FREE, life saving screening.Info: Call 301-315-3507 or 301-315-3147 to see whether you are eligible

Montgomery County Cancer Crusade CoalitionMonthly meeting to discuss community needs for cancer screenings.Info: Call 301-315-3507 or 301-315-3147 for meeting dates and times

SUPPORT GROUPS• All cancers (ACC)• Breast cancer (ACC)

• Caregivers (ACC)• Thyroid cancer (ACC)• Women’s lifestyle (WAH)For dates, times and locations, call 240-826-6297 (ACC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH).

NEUROSCIENCES

Community Aphasia GroupA support group for those with aphasia.Cost: $140 for six-week seriesInfo: Contact Sandi Lancaster at 240-864-6033 or slancas2@AdventistHealthCare.com

SUPPORT GROUPS• Brain injury• Stroke

• Spinal cord injuryFor additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE

Diabetes Outpatient Education ProgramsThis comprehensive, three-class series will help you learn how to better manage your diabetes with tips on self-care, eating right and more. Covered by most health insur-ances. Call your carrier to verify your cover-age. A physician’s referral is required.When: Monthly on consecutive Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.Where: SGMCInfo: 301-315-3129

When: Day and evening classes availableWhere: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education O� ce, Suite 350Info: 301-891-6105

Nutrition CounselingIndividual appointments and group sessions with a registered dietitian for management of high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes and prediabetes, digestive problems, food allergies and other diagno-ses. Nutrition counseling, or medical nutri-tion therapy, is a benefi t covered by many health insurances. We will verify that your

PREDIABETES CLASS

Learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes in this two-class series.

When: Alternate months at each location, Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.Where: SGMC and WAH

When: Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: WAH, Short-Stay Unit

Info: Visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar to register for these FREE classes

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insurance plan covers the cost of nutrition counseling prior to your initial appointment.When: By appointment, Mondays through FridaysWhere: WAH Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education O� ce, Suite 350Info: Call 301-891-6105 to schedule an appointment

When: First Tuesday of each month in the eveningWhere: AHCCost: $85 for adult, $90 for pediatricInfo: Call 800-542-5096 to register

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPFree group sessions open to anyone with diabetes or prediabetes.

When: First Tuesday of each month, 6–7 p.m.Where: WAH, Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education O� ce, Suite 350Info: Call 301-891-6105 to RSVP

ZumbaThis eight-week exercise class involves dance and aerobic elements and includes music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. The music comes from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, fl amenco, cha-cha, reggaeton, soca, samba and hip-hop.Cost: $60 preregistration, $9 drop-in feeWhen: Tuesdays, April 21–June 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational SeminarsWhen: Monthly on the fi rst Thursday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; second and fourth Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.; and fourth Sunday, 5–7 p.m.Where: SGMCCost: FREEInfo: Ongoing series, open to all; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@AdventistHealthCare.com for room location and to register

Weight-Loss Surgery Support GroupWhen: First four Thursdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.Where: SGMC Sycamore Conference RoomCost: FREEInfo: Open to all; registration not required; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@AdventistHealthCare.com for addi-tional information

Lifestyle SeminarsWhen: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Where: SGMC

• Calcium & Vitamin D, April 9Optimizing calcium and vitamin D to promote optimal bone health.• Eating Out Healthy, May 14Top tips for making healthy choices: Choose This not That.• Hydration, June 11Hydration guidelines for optimal health.

SUPPORT GROUPS

GriefAdventist HealthCare’s Pastoral Care Services o� ers compassionate help and hope to the community with FREE, special-ized grief support groups held in a safe, nurturing environment.

Where: SGMCInfo: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 240-826-6112 or email jmufuh@AdventistHealthCare.com for more information and to register

Where: WAHInfo: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 301-891-5265 for more information

OthersAdventist HealthCare o� ers many FREE support groups for patients and their loved ones. Ongoing support groups are currently available on the following health topics.• Amputee • Sickle cell anemia • Narcotics• Diabetes• Alcoholics Anonymous

For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

CPR & FIRST AID CLASSES

The Center of Resuscitation Excellence o� ers convenient CPR and fi rst aid courses at various times and locations. For course schedules, locations and registration, visit www.AdventistLifeSupport.com or call 240-826-CORE (2673).

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): All Ages CPR and AED Certifi cationThis American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED program is designed for anyone in the community who wants to learn how to perform CPR on all ages. All class material is included, along with two-year certifi ca-tion card.

When: Saturdays, April 25 and May 23, 9 a.m.–noonWhere: SGMCInfo: For additional information, dates, locations and times, visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/Calendar or call 800-542-5096

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): Basic First Aid ClassOSHA-approved fi rst aid certifi cation for construction workers, teachers, scout leaders, security guards, lifeguards and those who want to help in the community with emergencies and disasters. Two-year certifi cation.When: April 8, May 11, June 9, 5:30–8 p.m.Where: SGMC

SENIORS’ HEALTH

Adventist HealthCare recognizes the specialized health needs of our commu-nity’s senior population. FREE monthly lectures cover a wide variety of timely health topics for seniors, in addition to health screenings and personal con-sultations. For additional information, dates, locations and times, call 240-777-4999.

Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center• Foods for Fun and HealthWhen: Tuesday, May 5, 1–2 p.m.Info: 240-777-4999

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Our MissionWe demonstrate God’s care by improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Our VisionAdventist HealthCare will be a high performance integrator of wellness, disease management andhealthcare services, delivering superior health outcomes, extraordinary patient experienceand exceptional value to those we serve.

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Adventist HealthCare, founded in 1907, is one of the largest healthcare networks serving the Washington, D.C. region and is the largest provider of charity care and community bene�ts in Montgomery County.

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 240-826-6000

Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital 301-891-7600

Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center 301-444-8000

Adventist HealthCare Radiation Oncology Center - Rockville 301-309-6765

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