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Robotic surgery
now at FPH

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Love Your Limbs
& Your Heart

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New Emergency Department
opens in Covina

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tIot’sgeTt Himeaelthy!

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Welcome Be on the Road
to Elevations
Magazine to a Healthier…and a Lighter You!

A New Year is a new start with many opportunities to We kicked off our fifth annual Lighten with topics ranging from healthy
take action and improve your health and well-being. Up SGV program with a community snacking to rethinking your drinks.
We are dedicated and guided by our mission: to weigh-in event on Saturday, January Helpful tips and information can
help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by 28. More than 100 people attended also be found on the web site www.
providing quality health care services in a safe, and committed to getting healthier lightenupsgv.com. Web site users are
compassionate environment. Our mission remains in 2017. welcome to join for free and create
strong and our commitment to our community even profile pages and find/offer support
stronger. Lighten Up SGV is not a diet, but a through various discussion boards.
In this issue you will discover that there are numerous coupling of resources and education This is a community forum where we
events and classes to choose from, all with the goal provided by Citrus Valley Health encourage people to interact and
of improving health. Lighten Up SGV! is our weight Partners to help you lose weight support others in our community.
loss resource program that also features monthly and change your overall health and
education classes and a comprehensive website where wellbeing. For more information about Lighten
you can share your insights and journey to health. Up SGV, visit www.lightenupsgv.com.
We are also hosting special events and activities for We offer monthly educational
February’s Heart & Vascular Month. In fact, if you classes led by our certified dieticians
want to understand your risk for heart disease right
now, visit our website at www.cvhp.org and take the Lighten Up SGV monthly classes are free and open to the public –
Heart Risk Assessment survey for immediate results even to those community members who are not participating in the
and follow-up needs. weight loss challenge. They are usually held on the second Thurs-
We pride ourselves on improving our services and day of every month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Queen of the Valley
technology and are especially excited with the recent Hospital (except where noted). To register, please call (888) 456-2847.
opening of Inter-Community Hospital’s Emergency
Department in Covina and the addition of the da Lighten Up SGV classes
Vinci Xi surgical robot at our Foothill Presbyterian
Hospital in Glendora. March 9 – Healthy Snacking August 10 – Keeping a Food Journal
I hope you enjoy this issue and learn more about the
important services available to you. April 13 – Fiber September 14 – Healthful Nutrition
Here’s to a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year.
In Good Health, May 11 – Hydration October 12 – Miracle Foods:
July 13 – Rethink Your Drink Fact or Fiction
Sincerely,

Robert H. Curry
President & CEO
Citrus Valley Health Partners

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Foothill Presbyterian
Hospital now home to
da Vinci robotic surgery

Imagine having a hysterectomy or core features by enabling efficient access patients are reportedly doing very well.
prostatectomy and being able to get back to throughout the abdomen or chest. The
your life within a matter of days. This isn’t Xi has been optimized for multi-quadrant “Having a da Vinci robot at Foothill
the future of surgery. It is the present. surgeries in the areas of gynecology, Presbyterian Hospital really enhances our
urology and general surgery. ability to deliver high quality state of the
And it’s happening now at two of Citrus art surgical care for the people of the San
Valley Health Partners’ hospitals. During a da Vinci procedure, the surgeon Gabriel Valley right where they live,” says
is 100% in control of the da Vinci System. Dr. Warner. “Nobody likes to be in the
Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Seated at the surgeon console in the hospital, but adding LA traffic and the
Covina has been home to a da Vinci same room with the patient, the surgeon stress of being far away from loved ones
surgical robot since 2010. Foothill manipulates the EndoWrist instruments for surgery makes it even worse. Now that
Presbyterian Hospital (FPH) in Glendora through small incisions in the patient’s there is a robot in Glendora, we are able to
recently acquired the latest robotic surgical body. This enables the surgeon to operate provide high quality surgeries for patients
system known as the da Vinci Xi. with enhanced vision, dexterity and without the added stress of having to travel
precision. far away for care.”
Recent advances in robotic-assisted
surgery have changed surgical practices Dr. Jonathan Warner performed two To learn more about robotic surgery, please
and extended another option of minimally prostatectomies in December at FPH using visit www.cvhp.org
invasive surgery to patients. The da this most advanced technology and the
Vinci Xi Surgical System expands upon

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Love your Limbs-
A little information
about Peripheral be treated. It is important, however to doctor if you feel any of the symptoms.
Artery Disease (PAD) understand that PAD has its own set of Your doctor can order screening tests that
(of the legs) symptoms and outcomes. can identify if you have PAD.
The most common symptom of PAD in Treatment can include the drug cilostazol
By Shahin Pourrabbani, MD the lower extremities is a painful muscle which eases symptoms in many people.
& Donna Townsend, RN, MHM cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when Pentoxifylline is another that can improve
walking, climbing stairs or exercising. symptoms in people with poor circulation.
Did you know that the East San Gabriel Other symptoms of PAD include: Doctors may also prescribe aspirin or other
Valley has a very high population with • Leg pain that does not go away when you anticlotting drugs.
diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery stop exercising For severe peripheral artery disease, your
disease? And did you also know that there • Foot or toe wounds that won’t heal or doctor may recommend surgery or less
is a high risk of limb amputation associated heal very slowly invasive procedures to bypass a blocked
with these diseases? • Gangrene, or dead tissue artery and restore blood flow.
• A marked decrease in the temperature Love your limbs! Be aware of PAD for
Based on that knowledge, Citrus Valley of your lower leg or foot particularly yourself and loved ones.
Heart Center is working to bring awareness compared to the other leg or to the rest Citrus Valley Health Partners will be
of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in of your body hosting a PAD screening event on February
order to help decrease the number of limb • Poor nail growth on the toes or hair 21, 2017. For more information, please call
amputations within the community. growth on the legs (888) 456-2847.
• Erectile dysfunction, especially in men
PAD is still a mystery in some respects with diabetes
because it is not commonly talked about Risk factors include smoking, high blood
nor is it always recognized by primary care pressure, high cholesterol, unhealthy diet
physicians. The definition of PAD is a and not being active. If you have diabetes,
condition of the blood vessels that supply you’re more likely to get a worse case of
the legs and feet. It leads to narrowing peripheral artery disease that improves less
and hardening of the arteries. This causes with treatment.
decreased blood flow, which can injure It is important to not only understand the
nerves and other tissues. The symptoms risk for getting PAD, but to also go to your
of PAD can be similar to a muscle pull
and is sometimes ignored when it should

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h&esuapltphorctlgarsosuepss DIABETIC FOOT SCREENINGS

February to April 2017 Third Wednesday of every month, 3–6 p.m.
(ICH)
For more information or to register for any of these classes or programs,
please call (888) 456-CVHP (2847) unless otherwise indicated. FREE diabetic foot screenings are offered in
the Outpatient Wound Care Center. For more
Classes and support groups are generally held at one loved one. All participants will receive a T-shirt, information, call (626) 915-6261.
of our hospital campuses or facilities, indicated in healthy snacks and raffle ticket. Fee: $5
parentheses after the class dates and times. MENDED HEARTS
ICH: Inter-Community Hospital COLORECTAL CANCER AWARNESS
210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA 91723 First Wednesday of every month
(626) 331-7331 March 7, 6–7:30 p.m. (ICH)
QVH: Queen of the Valley Hospital (QVH)
1115 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 Physician lecture on the prevention and treatment Monthly support and education for cardiac patients
(626) 962-4011 of colorectal cancer. and their families. Call (626) 915-6238
FPH: Foothill Presbyterian Hospital for more information.
250 S. Grand Ave., Glendora, CA 91741 ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION & DIABETES
(626) 963-8411 NUTRITION COUNSELING
HOS: Citrus Valley Hospice April 7, 6–7:30 p.m.
820 N. Phillips Ave., West Covina, CA 91791 (FPH) (ICH, QVH, FPH)
(626) 859-2263 Dr. Jonathan Warner will present an in-depth
FEC: Foothill Education Center discussion on the connection between diabetes One-on-one nutrition counseling with a registered
427 W. Carroll Ave., Glendora, CA 91741 and erectile dysfunction. dietitian. Physician referral required. Fee charged.
CRC: CVHP Resource Center Call (626) 962-4011, ext. 23281 to make an
315 N. Third Ave, Suite 303 B, Covina, CA 91723 a healthier you appointment.
COM: Community location
BREATH SAVERS CLUB CVHP RESOURCE CENTER
special events
Third Thursday of every month, 12–2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment.
WOMEN’S HEART TEA (ICH) (CRC)

February 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Support and education for those with chronic lung An information center providing support groups,
(QVH) disease. Fee: $7 with lunch, free after 1 p.m. books, pamphlets and videos. Call (626) 938-7585
Join us for high tea and dinner while Dr. Zahida for more information.
Bhutto educates women on the risks of heart LIGHTEN UP SGV CLASS SERIES
disease. acanndcseerrsvuicpepsort
6:30–7:30 p.m.
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERY (QVH) LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
DISEASE?
A monthly support program for those trying to lose (CRC)
February 21, 5–7:30 p.m. weight. Free. Call for dates and topics.
(ICH) A class to help patients cope with changes in their
Screening and lecture by vascular surgeon STROKE SUPPORT GROUP appearance as a result of cancer and its treatment.
Dr. Shahin Pourranbbani. Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
First Wednesday of every month, 3–4:30 p.m. Registration required. Please call (800) 227-2345 to
HEART WALK (QVH) register.

February 25, 9–12 p.m. Support and education for those who have suffered
(Covina Park) a stroke. Call (626) 813-2931 or (626) 814-2475.
Walk for your own heart health or in memory of a
BORIS THE BEAR

(QVH)

A program to prepare children ages 3-12 for surgery.
By appointment only, call (626) 814-2490.

GET ENROLLMENT MOVING (GEM)

(QVH)

Health education and enrollment assistance for Medi-
Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids and other no-cost or
low-cost insurance
programs. Call (626) 851-2748 for an appointment.

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GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PERSONAS MOM 2 MOM: HOSPICE OPEN HOUSE
CON CÁNCER Y SUS FAMILIAS BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
(HOS)
El segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes; Tuesday; 10–11a.m.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (QVH) Tour the Citrus Valley Hospice facility. Call (626) 859-
(ICH) 2263 for an appointment.
Moms and breast-feeding infants only. No older
Para más información, llame al (626) 814-2423. children, please. Call (626) 851-2753 for more VOLUNTEER FOR HOSPICE
information. AND HOME HEALTH
REIKI ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (HOS)
Second Friday of the month and
Third and fourth Tuesday of the month Thursdays; 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to provide
(CRC) (FEC) comfort and companionship to terminally ill
patients. For more information, call Volunteer
Reiki is the practice of energy healing through For moms who have just delivered. Bring your Services at (626) 974-0348.
meridians similar to acupuncture. Provided by Reiki breast-feeding baby to meet with Lactation Staff
masters and practitioners. Free. in a supportive group setting. diabetes education

YOGA FOR HEALING MOTHER BABY SPECIALTY SHOPPE To register or for more information about our
American Diabetes Association-accredited Center for
Monday and Thursday evenings and Friday mornings. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Diabetes Education, please call (626) 857-3477.
(ICH) (QVH)
MANAGING YOUR DIABETES
For cancer patients and survivors. Taught by Medela breast-feeding supplies, nursing bras
certified yoga instructors. Call to register. (fittings by appointment) and pump rentals Learn how to live with diabetes. Group and
No walk-ins. are available. Call (626) 851-2753 for more individual sessions available by appointment.
information. Physician referral required. Fee for service.
CLINICAL TRIALS
NEWBORN NECESSITIES–BABY BASICS CLASS ADOLESCENT SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer patients or those with a family history of
cancer may be eligible to participate in clinical Monthly Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7–8:30 p.m.
research studies or clinical trials. Please ask your (FEC) (FEC)
oncologist or physician for more information. Or call
for a referral to a CVHP oncologist. Gain information about normal newborn behavior ADULTS WITH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
and characteristics. Fee charged.
childbirth and parenting First Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
SIBLING CLASS (FEC)
WELCOME BABY First Wednesday of the month, 10 –11:30 a.m.
Monthly (QVC)
(QVH) (FPH)
Third Wednesday of the month, 7–8:30 p.m.
Welcome Baby is a free program designed to help Start preparing your children for their new role as a (FEC)
pregnant and new moms who deliver at Queen of big brother or sister. Fee charged.
the Valley Hospital. Moms will receive information, Fourth Thursday of the month, 10–11:30 a.m.
education, personalized support, linkage to FAMILY BIRTH & NEWBORN CENTER (CRC)
community resources, and much more. MATERNITY ORIENTATION AND TOUR
Please call (626) 851-2749 for program eligibility SPANISH-SPEAKING ADULTS
and additional information. Third Wednesday of the month - English, 6–8 p.m. (QVH) WITH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
FourthTuesday of the month - Spanish, 6–8 p.m. (QVH)
BREAST-FEEDING CLASS First Wednesday of the month, 10–11:30 a.m.
Join us for an open house, tour and information on (CRC)
First Tuesday of the month (English) our maternity and educational services. No children,
Third Tuesday of the month (Spanish) please. INTER-FAITH DIABETES OUTREACH
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
(QVH) NEWBORN INN MATERNITY TEA AND TOUR We will come to your place of worship and
provide two hours of education. For more
Learn the basics of breast-feeding. First Thursday of the month, 7:30–9 p.m. information, call (626) 857-3476. Free.
(FPH)
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
Join us for an open house, tour and information on
(QVH, FEC) our maternity and educational services. No children, First Wednesday of the month, 7–8:30 p.m.
please. (FEC)
Classes include prepared childbirth labor and
delivery techniques, cesarean birth and medical hospice and
options and interventions. Please register during bereavement services
your fifth month of pregnancy. Fee charged.
GRIEF OUTREACH
SWEET SUCCESS/DULCE ÉXITO
(QVH)
(QVH, FEC)
Join a safe, supportive environment with others
For pregnant women with diabetes. who have also suffered a loss. Must be 18 years or
Physician referral required. older. Call for date.
Call (626) 857-3477 for more information.
ROAD TO SURVIVAL

(HOS)

A support group for those who have experienced the
loss of a loved one. Call (626) 859-2263 for dates.

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Partnership need to successfully navigate their The Certified Diabetes Educator him and omitting the drinking of
in Action: diabetes journey. saw him and his wife for initial beer, fruit juices, regular soda and
The unique style of supportive instruction, including lifestyle Gatorade.
coaching helps identify the health changes with an emphasis on Brian was motivated and called
goals they would like to achieve eating better and moving more, the Diabetes Management &
Diabetes and then provide them with medication management, Specialty Care Centers and was
the services to get there. Staff checking blood sugars at scheduled to see the pharmacist
home, recognition/treatment/ less than two weeks after his
Management members work with the patient’s prevention of high and low blood discharge from the hospital. He
primary care provider to support sugar, foot care, and what to do was started on medication and
medication therapy management, when sick. He was advised that obtained additional information
nutritional and exercise lifestyle well-managed diabetes would and support from the Marriage
changes, behavior modification help to keep him healthy and Family Therapist, Registered
and understanding their role as reduce his risk of diabetes-related Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified
the captain of their diabetes ship. complications, such as blindness, Diabetes Educator/Nurse. Brian’s
kidney disease and amputations. blood sugars have already
Here’s an example of one patient’s He was invited to attend the significantly improved and he
journey: monthly free foot screening clinic will be followed closely over the
at the Inter-Community Hospital next several weeks and months to
By Ann Kuns, RN, MSN, CNS, CDE “Brian” is a 40-year-old man who Wound Care Department and help him achieve and maintain his
Program Coordinator, Center for was admitted to one of the CVHP the diabetes support group goals.
Diabetes Education hospitals with a stomach problem. at the CVHP Resource Center. For more information about
As part of his routine work-up, the Diabetes Management &
Citrus Valley Health Partners’ he was found to have newly He was also encouraged to Specialty Care Centers, please
Diabetes Management & Specialty diagnosed diabetes with a HbgA1c attend the outpatient diabetes call (626) 857-3477
Care Centers is a full-service, multi- (a measure of 3-month average management services at Queen
disciplinary program designed blood sugar control) value of over of the Valley Hospital. During his
to provide patients with the initial education in the hospital,
13%. The normal HgbA1c value is his friends and family pledged
information and support they will less than 5.7%. to support him by walking with

Colorectal Cancer

Understanding Risks

and Treatment Options

A discussion on the risks and treatment of
colorectal cancer. FREE
Presented by Dr. Kurt Melstrom

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Queen of the Valley Hospital

Oakwood Room

1115 S. Sunset Ave.,West Covina, CA 91790

Complimentary refreshments provided.
RSVP by calling (888) 456-CVHP

or online at www.cvhp.org

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CVHP expands its reach California Diagnostic
beyond hospital walls Imaging Center

828 S. Grand Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
626) 963-20157
......................................................

Orthopaedic Medical
Group/ARC

1050 Lakes Dr., Suite 100
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 917-2393

412 W. Carroll Ave., Suite 107
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-2117

Hospitals aren’t the only places 14375 Pipeline Ave.
that provide vital medical services. Chino, CA 91710
This is why Citrus Valley Health (909) 517-3884
Partners (CVHP) has been focused
on expanding its footprint outside ......................................................
its hospitals’ walls and into the
communities it serves by acquiring Foothill Family Practice
already established health care Medical Group
providers.
440 W. Foothill Blvd
Recent acquisitions by CVHP include Glendora, CA 91741
California Diagnostic Imaging Center, (626) 963-9402
Inc. (CDI), Orthopaedic Medical
Group/Athletic Rehabilitation Practice Medical Group. Additional
Center (ARC) and Foothill Family acquisitions are planned for 2017.

Patients of these providers are now able
to access the wide range of services
offered by CVHP and, in return,
CVHP patients have more location
options of where they can receive
treatment.

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West Covina and the

Citrus Valley Carl E. Wynn Newborn

2016Health Foundation Inn at Foothill Presby-
iRneview
terian Hospital in Glen-
AUTUMN NOCTURNE GALA
dora. Care Champion
Community leaders, physicians, donors and guests gathered at
Citrus Valley Health Foundation’s Annual Autumn Nocturne Physicians of the Year
Black Tie Gala on Saturday, November 19 at The Langham
Huntington in Pasadena. The gala, attended by 550 people, honored at the gala for
raised nearly $500,000 to benefit programs and services for Cit-
rus Valley Health Partners’ hospitals and hospice. their dedication and

ongoing contributions

to Citrus Valley Health

Partners include E. Scott

Isbell, MD of Foothill

Presbyterian Hospital;

Aarti Kulshrestha, MD

of Queen of the Valley

Hospital; and, William

F. Pfisterer, MD of Inter-

Community Hospital. Entertainers of “Dream World Cirque”

Light Up a Life

On December 8, nearly 150 people gathered at Citrus Valley

Hospice in West Covina to remember and honor loved ones.

This annual event brings people from all walks of life together to

share a time for fellowship with others in honoring the memory

of loved ones who have passed on.

The event is free to attend and open to everyone, however

those in support of the hospice program generously donated over

$26,000 through the annual mailing.

Dwight and Pam Richards and Maura and Gene Murabito (mayor of WAYS TO GIVE
Glendora)
• Make an outright gift using cash, check or credit card or
Mrs. Loni Whitney inspired those in attendance to give gener- make a pledge over a period of time.
ously by sharing the story of the early birth of her son Dennis • Take part in special events by purchasing tickets,
and the excellent care both she and Dennis received at Foothill sponsoring tables or becoming an auction donor.
Presbyterian Hospital and Queen of the Valley Hospital. Den- • Include Citrus Valley Health Foundation in your Will or
nis, spoke to the crowd as only a 3-year old can and, along with Living Trust.
Joseph Zanetta, CVHF’s CEO, inspired the audience and raised • Consider a planned gift, Charitable Remainder Trust –
$178,000 for much-needed equipment (cribs and monitors) for a tax-wise way to support while planning your future.
the NICU located in the Gilbert and Patricia Martin Family • Make a gift of real estate or other appreciated property.
Birth & Newborn Center at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Please contact the Foundation Office at (626) 814-2421
for more information or to answer any questions or go
online at cvhf.org

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