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8 SERVINGTHOSE IN NEEDProviding $47 Million in Community Benefit

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New & Noteworthy

in recognition of national women’s Health week, Holy cross Hospital is hosting an inspiring, fun and informative health event to encourage women to takecharge of their health. the event includes health screenings, lectures, seated massages, door prizes, giveaways, refreshments and much more. this event isopen to adults of all ages.

Holding a proclamation declaring January 10, 2013, Holy Cross Hospital Day,in honor of the hospital’s 50th anniversary, are from left: John F. McShea, III,chair, Holy Cross Health Foundation Board of Trustees; Judith Rogers, president,

Holy Cross Hospital; the Honorable Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive; Kevin J. Sexton, president and chief executive officer, Holy Cross Health; the Honorable Congressman Christopher Van Hollen, U.S. Representative, 8th District-Md.; Edward Bersoff, chair, Holy Cross Health Board of Trustees; Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson, C.S.C, member,Holy Cross Health Board of Trustees, and area coordinator of North America, Sisters of the Holy Cross.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Holy Cross Hospital Professional & Community Education Center1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring

For more information and to register, call 301-754-8800 or visit holycrosshealth.org/whe.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 / 9:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.

FREEWOMEN’SHEALTH EVENT

To learn more about Holy Cross Hospital’s 50th Anniversary, visit holycrosshealth.org/50.

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HOLY CROSS HEALTHGOLF CLASSICJoin us for a fun-filled, philanthropicsports outing on Monday, May 20.This year’s Holy Cross Health GolfClassic will support several greatcauses including Holy Cross Hospital’snursing excellence programs and HolyCross Health’s two expansion projects.

The event will be held at WoodmontCountry Club in Rockville, which offers impeccable facilities and a tournament-quality golf course. Players of all levels are invited to joinin the fun.

For more information, to register or for sponsorships, call 301-754-7130 or visit holycrosshealth.org.

NICU GRADUATESHoly Cross Hospital’s Level IIIBNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)features state-of-the-art technology to care for babies who are born earlyor have medical complications that require constant observation or care.In fact, our NICU cares for morenewborns with complex medical issues than any other hospital inMaryland or the District of Columbia.

To view our NICU graduation celebration, to learn more about ourMaternity Services or to join our Let’s Talk Babies Facebook page, visitholycrosshealth.org/maternity.

Ketan spent five weeks in Holy CrossHospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

WE ARE GROWING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE

this year, Holy cross Hospital is celebrating 50 years of service to the community. as we reflect upon our rich history, we also are excited about our future, especially our two major hospital projects.

HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL

we have made considerable progress on constructing Holycross germantown Hospital. in march, we completed the overall structure of the six-story hospital. when it opens nextyear, it will be the first new hospital in montgomery county in 35 years. the hospital will serve the most rapidly growing andaging region in the county with medical, surgical, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric care.

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in 2015, Holy cross Hospital’s new seven-story, 150-bed patientcare building will open. we also will make further enhancementsto pre- and postsurgical services. By the end of this summer, traffic and parking disruptions will be greatly improved when ourparking garage expansion is completed.

as Holy cross Health’s network of services continues togrow and expand, we will enhance access to care for everyone inour area and provide private rooms for all of our patients.

Kevin J. Sexton

Kevin J. sexton, president and chief executive officer, Holy cross Health, recently received two recognitions. the catholic Businessnetwork of montgomery county named mr. sexton the montgomery county catholic Business Person of the Year for hismany outstanding contributions in providing quality health care, especially to the underserved. the Daily Record recognized mr.sexton as an influential marylander for his significant impact in health care.

PRESIDENT AND CEO, HOLY CROSS HEALTH

To watch our progress, visit holycrosshealth.org.

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The medical director of theBreast Center at Holy CrossHospital, Eric Oristian, MD, will be one of the featuredspeakers at our FREE Women’s Health Event.

For more information, see page 2, call 301-754-8800 orvisit holycrosshealth.org/whe.

BEATINGBREAST CANCER

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When Steve Maggid, MD, obstetrics and gynecology, Holy Cross Hospital, found a lump in Lisa Reich’s breastduring a routine check-up, his patient wasn’t worried. The Silver Spring resident had lived with fibrocysticbreasts, a harmless condition, since her early 20s. Plus, twobiopsies over the years ruled out anything more serious.

But she was a little surprised when her doctor of nearlya decade—who had delivered her baby at Holy CrossHospital and was so familiar with her history—insisted sheget a sonogram in addition to her regular mammogram.

Thankfully, she did. The mammogram, like others before it, was negative.

The sonogram, however, picked up something suspicious,prompting Dr. Maggid to refer Lisa to Eric Oristian, MD,medical director of the Breast Center at Holy Cross Hospital, for a third biopsy.

Dr. Oristian saw Lisa within a few days and scheduled a core biopsy, which removes some breast tissue and asample from the lump.

“Even then, I still fully expected the test to be negative,”says the busy mother and marketing professional. “Butthen Dr. Oristian introduced me to a specialized oncologynurse—a nurse navigator from the hospital’s Breast Center.And it finally dawned on me that, this time, I might be looking at something more serious.”

She was right.

CANCER CARE EXPERTSBack at Holy Cross Hospital, Dr. Oristian was busy conferring with other specialists to decide the best way totreat Lisa’s now-confirmed cancer—standard operating procedure for the hospital’s Breast Center.

“We follow a multidisciplinary team approach—withsurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists andother specialists reviewing each case—so that patients benefit from the expertise and experience of physiciansfrom different specialties,” he explains.

That approach is one of many positive factors that recently earned the hospital accreditation for excellence bythe American College of Surgeons National AccreditationProgram for Breast Centers. In fact, Holy Cross Hospitalwas the first accredited breast center in our area.

THE LATEST TREATMENT OPTIONSAnother factor in Lisa’s favor was the hospital’s nurse navigator who helps patients understand their diagnosisand treatment options, and serves as an advocate, educatorand guide through the cancer experience. Combined withstate-of-the-art technology, access to clinical trials, a fullrange of services, support groups and other resources,Holy Cross Hospital has emerged as a regional leader incancer care.

For Lisa, that comprehensive care meant a lumpectomy,followed by chemotherapy and then radiation therapy.

In late October 2011, less than two weeks after diagnosis,Lisa underwent a lumpectomy with Dr. Oristian at HolyCross Hospital.

“Right before I went in, both he and Dr. Maggid cameby to visit, which was so kind and reassuring,” she says.

She then started five months of chemotherapy withLinda Burrell, MD, an oncologist at Holy Cross Hospital,followed by 36 radiation treatments. With the exception of her year-long drug regimen, Lisa’s treatment was com-pleted nearly seven months to the day of her diagnosis.

SUPPORTALONG THE WAYLisa has always viewed Holy Cross Hospital as “her hospital,” a sentiment that grew stronger after her good experience as a breast cancer patient.

“Every step of the way, Holy Cross Hospital made mefeel very well taken care of,” she says of the experience. “I never felt like ‘just another patient.’”

LISA FINDS SUPPORT, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

To learn more about our breast cancer services, visit holycrosshealth.org/breastcenter.

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Here’s the scenario: You know something’s wrong, but you don’tknow what. Since your teenage years,you’ve had sharp, off-and-on pains inyour lower back that doctors blameon a slight curvature of the spine(scoliosis). But no treatments seem to help and the pain progresses. Bythe time you’re in your late 20s, youcan’t stand for more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time, and have troubleperforming even the most basic activities, including self-care.

That was how Meylinn Martinezfelt before an MRI of her back revealed the real root of her problem: an unusual growth on her lower spinal cord. Her primaryphysician immediately referred her to Zachary Levine, MD, medicaldirector of neurosurgery for HolyCross Hospital, who refined the diagnosis even further.

AN EXTREMELY RARE CYST“Through neuro-imaging techniquesand a biopsy, we discovered Meylinn,then 29, had an extremely rare cyst,”he explains. “It was a type of tumorthat arises before birth, but she probably wasn’t aware of it until itstarted growing and giving her problems.”

While they are not cancerous, andthus not dangerous in and of them-selves, cysts like Meylinn’s can wreakhavoc if they lodge in the wrong spot.Meylinn’s was pressing upon vitalnerves, causing unrelenting pain inher back and waist. She needed surgery as soon as possible.

A DIFFICULT AND DELICATE SURGERYThe location of Meylinn’s cyst, how-ever, made surgery precarious. Onemisstep in the operating room couldhave affected her bowels, bladder orlegs, leaving her incontinent or evenparalyzed from the waist down.

Fortunately, Dr. Levine is experienced with the most difficultneurosurgeries and had the expertise,state-of-the-art technology and other

resources to tackle Meylinn’s tumor(see box below).

“This type of cyst is so unusualthat, in my entire career, I had onlyoperated on two patients with thesame condition before Meylinn,” hesays. “And their cysts were in thebrain, not spine, so it’s a different surgery.”

The delicate procedure requiredmicrosurgery, a highly advanced laserscalpel and constant monitoring of

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Like thousands of other adults withbrain, neck and back disorders, meylinnmartinez benefited from Holy crossHospital’s experienced neuroscience

program. Here, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and otherspecially trained staff use teamwork, technology and the latest techniques toprovide accurate diagnoses and the most effective and targeted treatments.

Watch Holy Cross Hospital specialists talk about expert brain and spine care by visiting holycrosshealth.org/neurosurgery.

MICROSURGERY TO REMOVE

COMPLETE BRAINAND SPINE CARE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

n the latest neuroradiology imaging technologies, including bi-plane angiography for brain-mapping before and during surgery

n minimally invasive procedures with advanced microsurgical techniques and electrophysiologicmonitoring to reduce risks for nerve damage

n targeted radiation therapy by either conventional means or shaped-beam stereotactic radiosurgery

n a neuro critical care Unit staffed with specially trained nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing round-the-clock patient assessment and monitoring

n Pain management and rehabilita-tion therapists to help patients recover and return to normal activities as quickly as possible.

additionally, the hospital is accredited by the Joint commissionas a primary stroke center, and features a dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit.

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Zachary Levine, MD, medical director, Neurosurgery, Holy CrossHospital, will be a featuredspeaker at our FREEWomen’s Health Event. For more information, see page 2 or visitholycrosshealth.org/whe.

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her spinal cord to protect criticalnerves from damage. The latterhelped guide Dr. Levine’s approachand preserved her ability to feel andfunction.

During the three-hour procedure,Dr. Levine first removed bone fromthe spinal column so he could reachthe spinal cord. Next, he opened upthe protective sheath covering thespinal cord and then used a special-ized piece of equipment to carve the cyst off.

Only five days later, Meylinn went home.

NO COMPARISONToday, Meylinn is walking on her own, and once again able to take care of herself. While she still receives physical therapy, she credits Dr. Levine and Holy Cross Hospital for “allowing me tohave a better quality of life.”

“After my experience, I can attestthat Holy Cross Hospital can take care of the most high-risk surgerieslike mine,” she says. “My cyst was in a very critical position, and Dr. Levine and his staff were able to remove it safely. He’s an extraordinary neurosurgeon.”

Meylinn and her pup can now visit the beautifulbeaches in Puerto Rico.

$23,691,563Charity CareProviding services free of charge or at reduced charges to individuals who meet certain financial criteria and are unable to pay.

$1,725,372Medicaid Assessments**Unpaid costs due to Medicaid shortfalls

$10,000,993Mission-Driven Health ServicesOffering services that otherwise might not be available and are not expected to result in revenue.

$5,030,838Community Health ServicesProviding health screenings with links to treatment, as well as education, lectures and exercise programs.

$4,097,333Health Professions EducationHosting physician residency programs, training students of nursing and other disciplines, and operating a School of Radiologic Technology.

$366,188ResearchParticipating in studies on health care delivery and clinical trials sponsored by government agencies, universities and foundations.

$2,091,835Contributions, Community Building and Community Benefit OperationsProviding administrative support for community benefit operations and supporting community organizations by providing in-kind services and hospital space.

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Quantifiable Community Benefit 2012*Holy cross Hospital reinvests itsearnings into sustainable communitybenefit programs to improve thehealth of all those we serve and toensure access to health care for all. in fiscal year 2012, Holy cross Hospital provided more than $47 million in community benefit, includingmore than $23 million in free or reduced-cost services.

RECOGNITION FROM THE STATEtwo years ago, the maryland Healthservices cost review commissionnamed Holy cross Hospital one ofonly five exemplary community benefit programs in the state. thisyear, we were one of only four hospitals to be awarded a perfectscore for our community benefit program.

MEETING OUR COMMUNITY’S NEEDSthe 2012 community report, Listening. Responding. Improving Health,describes how Holy cross Hospitalhas identified unmet communityhealth needs and highlights five inno-vative Holy cross Hospital programsthat demonstrate how we listen toour community’s needs, respond withmeaningful programs, and evaluate our efforts to ensure that we are improving our community’s health.

To learn how we are meeting thecomplex health care needs of ourdiverse community, download thereport at holycrosshealth.org.

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*Prepared according to guidelines established by the MarylandHealth Services Cost Review Commission.** Beginning in fiscal 2011, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission required Maryland hospitals to account for Medicaid provider taxes for which hospitals do notreceive offsetting revenue.

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COMMUNITY FITNESS DAY FREESaturday, April 209 a.m to 3 p.m. / Location: senjoy a day of fitness, including classes,screenings, seated massage and more.

WOMEN’S HEALTH EVENT FREESaturday, May 189:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / Location: Hneed inspiration to get healthy? this fun,informative health event will motivate youto take charge of your health. receivehealth screenings, participate in health lectures, and enjoy a seated massage. great exhibits, giveaways and much more!refreshments provided.

STROKE AWARENESS DAY FREEMonday, May 2010 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Location Hmay is national stroke awareness month.Join Holy cross Hospital’s communityHealth and neuroscience departments foran interactive, informative program aboutstroke prevention and intervention. theday will feature stroke risk assessments,blood pressure screenings, discussions onstroke facts and recovery, an “ask the neurologist” segment, prizes and more.

THE GERMANTOWN LIBRARYAND HOLY CROSS HOSPITALFAMILY FUN & FITNESS DAYSaturday, June 15 / 1 to 4 p.m.Germantown Library19840 Century Blvd.Germantown, MD 20874gear up for a safe and healthy summerwith tips from the germantown Libraryand Holy cross Hospital. a fun, informativehealth event for expectant families, parentsand children of all ages. improve your overall health and wellness through freehealth screenings, participate in fitness class demonstrations, and hear lectures on child safety and food safety in warmtemperatures. arts and crafts for children,as well as information on community health resources and library services alsowill be available. for more information, call 301-754-8800.

TAKE TIME FORYOUR HEALTH

for additional classes, more information orto register, please call 301-754-8800 or visit holycrosshealth.org. there you alsomay download a printable class registrationform. class dates, instructors and fees aresubject to change.

Locations: classes and events are at thefollowing locations, unless otherwise noted.

HHoly Cross Hospital Professional & Community Education Center1500 forest glen rd., silver spring

s Holy Cross Hospital Resource Center9805 dameron dr., silver spring

n Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source8580 second ave., silver spring

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DISEASE PREVENTIONedUcation & screenings

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMWednesdays, April 17 - July 3 or July 10 - Sept. 1111 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Location: n7 to 9 p.m / Location: snutritional guidance, exercise classes andsupport to help prevent or delay diabetes.if you have pre-diabetes or higher than normal blood sugar, you may qualify to attend. Lab results must be evaluated foreach participant at least one week prior to beginning each series of classes.

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER FREEThursdays, June 13 or Aug. 86:30 to 8 p.m. / Location: Hif you have started a course of radiation orchemotherapy treatment for any type ofcancer, you may experience temporarychanges in the appearance of your skin andhair.  with Look good...feel Better, youwill learn about new hairstyles, skin care,cosmetics tips and nail care.  for more information, call 301-592-9124. 

MATTER OF BALANCE FREEFriday, June 14 - Aug. 9 (no class July 5)10 a.m. to Noon / Location: nHave you fallen? are you worried aboutfalls or near-falls? are you restricting youractivities? during these eight two-hourclasses, you will set goals for increasing activity and learn how to:l view falls as preventablel make changes to reduce falls risks at homel exercise to increase strength and balance

To register, visit holycrosshealth.org

TRANSITION TO WELLNESSWORKSHOP FREEThursday, June 136 to 8 p.m. / Location: Hif you are completing breast, ovarian orgynecological cancer treatment or in yourfirst year of survivorship, this workshopwill help you transition from treatment tolife after cancer.  Light refreshments provided.  for more information or to register, contact megeen white, rn, at whitmep@holycrosshealth.org or 301-754-7278.

fitness & movement

BALLROOM / LATIN / SWINGDANCE: BASICS & BEYONDTuesdays, May 14 - June 18, June 25 - July 30 or Aug. 6 - Sept. 106:30 to 7:30 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week session Learn the social style of ballroom dancingin a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere.enjoy a gentle, varied cardiovascular workout. couples and singles are welcome.instructor team: diane ellis-mcrobertsand Paul mcroberts.

CHAIR YOGAThursdays, June 6 - July 11(no class July 4) or July 25 - Aug. 2910:30 to 11:30 a.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center,1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring$25 per five-week sessionchair yoga is done seated and standingusing the chair to assist in improving balance, strength and flexibility. a great class for seniors and individuals with physical challenges.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY KARATEThursdays, May 30 - July 11 (no class July 4) or July 25 - Sept. 56:30 to 7:30 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week sessionLearn karate technique and improve yourbalance, strength and flexibility in this family-friendly class. taught by black belteric o’neill.

GENTLE YOGAThursdays, June 6 - July 11 (no class July 4) or July 25 - Aug. 296 to 7:15 p.m. / Location: s$60 per five-week sessiona relaxing and restorative yoga class foradults of all ages and those with physicalchallenges.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION NEWimprove your health, happiness and qualityof life through meditation, gentle stretchingand other stress management techniques.call 301-754-8800 for more information.

PILATESWednesdays, May 8 - June 12, June 26 - July 31 or Aug. 14 - Sept. 18 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week sessiona mat class to improve flexibility, corestrength and posture.

SENIOR FIT FREEMondays & Wednesdays9:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.senior fit is a 45-minute exercise programfor adults age 55+ that focuses on upper-and lower-body strength, balance, agilityand cardiovascular fitness. offered at 23locations in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. call 301-754-8800 to request a physician's consent form to register.

YOGA IMondays, June 3 - July 8 or July 22 - Aug. 266:15 to 7:30 p.m.Thursdays, June 6 - July 11 (no class July 4) or July 25 - Aug. 299 to 10:15 a.m.$70 per six-week session$60 per five-week sessionLocation: sthis physically active, meditative experiencedevelops flexibility and strength.

YOGA IIThursdays, June 6 - July 11 (no class on July 4) or July 25 - Aug. 297:30 to 8:45 p.m. / Location: s$60 per five-week sessionfor continuing yoga students who havetaken Yoga i.

YOGA FOR INSOMNIA Mondays, June 3 - July 8 or July 22 - Aug. 267:45 to 8:45 pm / Location: s$70 per six-week sessiondoes sleep elude you? explore what to doif you have trouble falling asleep and stayingasleep utilizing a variety of yoga tools andtechniques.

YOGA NIDRASundays, June 2 - July 7 or July 21 - Aug. 256 to 7 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week sessionJoin us for irest® Yoga nidra, a guided meditation practice to teach you how torestore your deepest sense of well-being. Learn the ancientyoga process of how to let go of the resistance that causes suffering.

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THE ARTHRITIC KNEEMAY 21antoni B. goral, md, medical director, Joint center, will discusssurgical management of the arthritic knee.

NEW MINIMALLY INVASIVESPINE SURGERYJUNE 18Philip schneider, md, medical director, spine center, will highlightsmall incision surgery that has aquicker recovery time and less pain.

THE ARTHRITIC HIPJULY 16antoni B. goral, md, medical director, Joint center, will discusssurgical management of the arthritic hip.

JOINT & SPINE LECTURE SERIES

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YOGA FOR WOMENMondays, June 2 - July 7 or July 21 - Aug. 25 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week sessiona yoga class designed for women age 30and older to help reduce muscle tensionand enhance well-being.

ZUMBA Wednesdays, May 8 - June 12, June 26 - July 31 or Aug. 14 - Sept. 185:30 to 6:30 p.m. / Location: s$70 per six-week sessionJoin professional dancer and choreographermeryl shapiro for a Latin dance-based aerobics class.

DISEASEMANAGEMENT& MAINTENANCE

BETTER BONES FREETuesdays & Thursdays10:15 to 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.maintain bone density while improvingstrength, flexibility and balance. some exercises are done seated. for those age 55+. classes are ongoing and are offered at four locations.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENTEDUCATIONThursdays, April 25 - May 16, June 6 - 27, July 11 - Aug. 1 or Aug. 15 - Sept. 59:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Location: nMondays, April 22 - May 13, May 20 - June 17, July 1 - 22 or July 29 - Aug. 266:30 to 9:30 p.m. / Location: sa four-week class series to help you self-manage diabetes on a daily basis.staffed by a certified diabetes nurse educator and a registered dietitian.medicare covers diabetes education.

JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASS FREEFirst & third Monday of each month(except holidays)2 to 4 p.m. / Location: HLearn what to expect before, during andafter surgery.

LIVING WELL: A CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENTPROGRAM FREEthis program teaches adults how to live a healthy life with a chronic disease and includes communication techniques between patients and their medicalproviders, how to manage self-care and live proactively day-to-day, and copingstrategies. for workshop dates and sites,visit holycrosshealth.org.

MEDICAL ADULT DAY CAREHoly cross Hospital medical adult daycenter provides social, recreational andmedical programs for seniors and disabledadults. the center fosters a community atmosphere by celebrating and acknowl-edging each participant’s unique skills andcontributions to the group. staffed withcaring professionals, adult day care is acost-effective alternative to residential care. for more information, to register fortwo free trial days or to schedule a tour,call 301-754-7150.

WELLNESSEDUCATIONFERTILITY CARE Introductory Lecture FREETuesday, May 147 to 9 p.m. / Location: Htherese rodriguez, rn, fcP, fertilitycarePractitioner, presents a lecture on the basics of fertilitycare, a method of holisticfertility awareness that can benefit womenfrom teens through the menopausal years.

FIRST AID & CPRthese classes are designed for the generalpublic, meet the requirements for day careproviders and are not intended for healthcare professionals. an american Heart association card will be issued upon completion. l Heartsaver First AidSaturday, May 189 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / $45 per person

l Heartsaver: Adult CPR(AED training) Monday, April 29 or June 175:30 to 9:30 p.m. / $50 per person

l Heartsaver: Adult/Infant/Child CPR(AED training) Saturday, April 20, May 11 or June 89 a.m. to 2 p.m. / $60 per person

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GIRL TALKWednesday, May 297 to 9 p.m. / Location: s$20 per familyfor girls ages 8 to 11 and their moms. explore puberty changes, menstrual cyclesand maintaining the lines of communication.

SAFE SITTERSaturday, May 4 or June 299 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Location: s$65 per persona class for 11- to 13-year-olds who are embarking on babysitting that covers childcare safety, handling emergencies, first aidtechniques and more.

CHILDBIRTH& PARENTINGEDUCATIONHoly cross Hospital offers a variety ofclasses, tours and exercise programs tohelp a family prepare for a new baby’s arrival and beyond. for a list of classes, visit holycrosshealth.org or email classinfo@holycrosshealth.org.

more than 20 free support groups meet at Holy cross Hospital. for a complete list, call 301-754-8800 or visit holycrosshealth.org/support.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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Kevin J. Sexton / President and ceo, Holy cross Health

Judith Rogers / President, Holy cross Hospital

Wendy Friar / vP, community Health

Elizabeth Dooley / director, marketing

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