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Lifeline
Summer 2010
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A Public District Hospital
Bringing New Life
to the Old Greenhouse
Stop germs in their tracks!
There are many simple things you can do
to prevent the spread of germs that cause illnesses like the flu.
Forming a few good habits can make a big difference.
When coughing or sneezing, cover your
mouth and nose with a tissue.
Toss used tissues in the nearest waste
basket.
Wash hands often, especially after you
cough or sneeze. Wash for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song) using warm water and soap or an alcohol-based
hand cleanser.
No tissue? Cough or sneeze into your
upper sleeve or elbow—not into your
hands.
And be sure to tell hospital staff if you
have flu symptoms—fever, headache,
tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal
congestion and body aches—whether
you’re checking in as a patient or visiting
someone else.
Find more great tips at www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.
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Lifeline | contents
Summer 2010
features Construction Update
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Ask The Experts
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The Healing Zone
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Working Together Tune In to Good Health Online Patient TV
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SVMHS Greenhouse
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Palliative Care
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New Life to the Old Greenhouse
Designed for Patients On the cover:
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital recently restored the greenhouse
that was part of the former Monterey County Agricultural Building.
Salinas High School students who are part of the Future Farmers
of America program join
with hospital staff and local
landscape firms to bring new
life to the old greenhouse.
(See page 17.)
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Seismic Retrofit, 355 Abbott & Utility Tunnel
testimonials 23
Peter Oppenheim
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CVDC: Heart Disease
Prevention
Ray Franscioni
Joint Replacement Center
tips & more
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A Public District Hospital
450 East Romie Lane • Salinas, CA
831-757-4333 • www.svmh.com
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Lifeline | contents
Summer 2010
Lifeline magazine reaches out to inform patients and the community of the services, activities
and outreach programs of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.
departments
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President/CEO Message
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Nursing
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Women & Children’s
Services
Sam W. Downing, MBA, MPH
Experiential Learning Center:
Bringing Training to Life
Family Focused Care
The Nancy Ausonio
Mammography Center Opens
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SVMH Foundation
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Harden Memorial Heart Center
Events: Fall 2010
Wound Healing
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Comprehensive Cancer
Center
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Children’s Miracle Network
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Behind the Scenes with
Kendra Howell
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Sleep Center
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The da Vinci Robotic System
Coastal Kids Home Care
Credits
Lifeline Magazine Founder: Sam W. Downing, President/CEO
Sleeping for Success
Editor in Chief: Susan Hanks Marscellas, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
Editorial Advisory Board: Sam W. Downing; Jim Griffith, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Planning
& Development; Susan Hanks Marscellas; Lawrence M. Klainer, MD; Janet Marcroft
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Clinical Research Trials
Surgery
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Steps to Protect Your Feet,
and Your Health
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Our Sophisticated Cardiovascular Care Program
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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Board of Directors
Nathan J. Olivas, President; Deborah M. Nelson, RN, MS, Vice President;
James L. Gattis, Secretary; Harry D. Wardwell, Treasurer; Patrick Egan, Assistant Treasurer
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Art Director/Graphic Designer: Janet Marcroft
Memorials
In Honor Of
Contributions
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Editorial Director: Lawrence M. Klainer, MD
Editorial Staff/Writers: Melanie Chatfield, Sally Hekkers
Marketing & Public Relations Staff: Courtney Casas, Bernadette Ortiz
Photographers: Cook’s Photography, Richard Green, TGO Photography
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president/ceo message
Specialized care, close to home
T
hrough the dedication and support of
our founders, Board, employees, medical staff,
Foundation, volunteers and community, Salinas
Valley Memorial Healthcare System offers stateof-the-art specialized care for people throughout
our region. Some of those specialized care areas are
highlighted in this issue of Lifeline.
We recently opened the Nancy Ausonio
Mammography Center. It is named in honor of
Nancy Ausonio, a member of the Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. Over the
past several decades, Nancy has given generously
of her time, talents, energy and resources to our
Foundation and many other organizations throughout the County.
Since we established the Harden Memorial
Heart Program in 1987, thousands of people have
received life-saving care. Our Program brings
together physicians, nurses and other professionals
who are experts in their field, advanced medical and
diagnostic technologies, the latest treatment options
and a system of support for people with cardiovascular disease and those who are working to prevent
it. The turnout for our February Ask the Experts
community lecture called Getting to the Heart of
the Matter shows the community’s interest in heart
healthy living and in the latest developments in our
Heart Program.
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Amy Lantis Stemerman, MD,
Medical Director of
The Nancy Ausonio
Mammography Center
Nancy Ausonio—the
Mammography Center is
named in her honor
Mazhar Javaid, MD, FCCP, DABSM,
Medical Director of Salinas Valley
Memorial’s Sleep Medicine Center
Our Harden Memorial Heart
Program established in 1987
offers a system of suport for
people with cardiovascular
disease and those who are
working to prevent it.
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president | ceo’s message
We are so proud of the transformation that has
taken place at Natividad Medical Center (NMC)—
a vital healthcare resource in our County. Just four
years ago when we led an extensive effort to find real
solutions to the financial problems that had plagued
them for decades, NMC had a deficit of $25 million.
Through a partnership we forged with Community
Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and the County
of Monterey, NMC has seen a profit for the past three
years. Today NMC has $32 million in the bank and no longer requires a subsidy from the County.
In this issue, you’ll read about the specialized
services we provide for women and children—wellness programs and screenings and comprehensive
care for women of all ages, birthing services including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care and a full
range of expert care for children in our Pediatrics and Emergency departments.
You will also find information on the new visitor policies we have implemented as part of our
Healing Zone program. We look forward to the next
decade of advancing good health and excellent care
for people throughout our communities.
The extensive construction project that will put us in compliance with new State seismic requirements well ahead of the deadline, is proceeding
according to our plans. Our Emergency Department
is operating in its larger space and has a new
ambulance bay. We appreciate your understanding
during this time of change.
Sam Downing, MBA, MPH President/CEO
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Women and Children’s
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Salinas Valley Memorial
Healthcare System offers
a full range of services for
you and your family.
Help us in the
Healing Zone
See page 15.
features Construction Update
Ask The Experts
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The Healing Zone
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Online Patient TV
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SVMHS Greenhouse
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Palliative Care
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testimonials Ray Franscioni
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Peter Oppenheim, MD
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The Amazing Artichoke 51
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Seismic Retrofit
355 Abbott Street
Utility Tunnel
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Update
Salinas Valley Memorial
is committed to providing
state-of-the-art medical
facilities and technologies.
We are continuously
upgrading our physical
facility. Since 1972 we have
added 14 hospital structures—
all of which meet the new
earthquake standards.
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Seismic Safety Project on Schedule
In June, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital will complete two components of the seismic
retrofit project, including the expanded Emergency Department that will support
20 treatment beds. The seismic retrofit continues with construction of reinforced concrete
shear walls, extending from the foundation to the third floor. The main hospital entrance,
lobby and admitting offices will move permanently to the new Tom Merrill Lobby.
(See article, inside back cover.) Utilizing the incidental structural alteration construction
model, the hospital will meet California seismic standards mandated by 2013.
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Seismic Retrofit
Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Senate Bill 1953 was passed
requiring hospitals to meet California
seismic standards by 2013.
“This is as a way
to ensure that
the whole hospital
is up-to-date,
well-equipped and
looking ahead to
the future of healthcare in our region.”
—Sam Downing
President/CEO
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construction update
Future home of PrimeCare and
Salinas Valley Memorial’s Sleep Center
and Regional Wound Healing Center
Construction is underway on a two-story, 45,000-square-foot
medical office building at 355 Abbott Street in Salinas.
PrimeCare, Monterey County’s largest primary care medical
group, and Salinas Valley Memorial have partnered to build
a technologically-advanced facility.
355 Abbott Street
Did You Know?
The 355 Abbott Street building
is a LEED-certified facility.
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED),
a rating system developed by
the U.S. Green Building Council,
defines green building practices
and addresses issues from
energy efficiency, carbon
emissions and indoor air
quality to use of sustainable
materials that limit impact on
the environment.
100%
of the space
was leased
well before
the work began
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Tunnel Facts
•Tunnel/vault system is
435 feet long.
San JOse
Street Tunnel
Utility Tunnel Completed in May
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital’s recently completed utility tunnel is
located adjacent to San Jose Street between Los Palos Drive and Wilgart
Way. The phone and data systems were installed in the tunnel in late May.
The 435-foot-long tunnel is the first of two utility phases that support the
hospital’s seismic retrofit project. The second phase will be the central
utility plant with construction beginning next summer. At full build-out
of the utility plant, the tunnel will serve as the conduit for all utilities from
the plant to the hospital, including power, water, steam and medical
gases, in addition to the phone and data systems.
•The 77 precast tunnel
sections are five-feet
long, ten-feet high
and ten-feet wide.
Each section weighs
43,000 pounds.
•Three precast vaults
serve as entrance and
exit points from the
future central plant to
the existing building.
Each vault is 350,000
pounds.
•Tunnel sections were
manufactured in
Pleasanton and Reno,
NV, and shipped by
truck to Salinas.
•Landscape work and
site restoration is
underway, including
planting pistachio trees
on San Jose Street.
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features | ask the experts
Local experts get to
the heart of the matter
As part of the Ask the
Experts community lecture
series, Salinas Valley Memorial
presented Getting to the Heart
of the Matter on February 24.
Attended by 140 people,
the event featured physician
presentations, cholesterol,
blood pressure and blood
glucose (sugar) screenings
by Central Coast Visiting
Nurse Association & Hospice
(CCVNA) and heart healthy
hors d’oeuvres. Three areas
were highlighted—advanced
cardiovascular diagnostics,
sleep medicine and minimally
invasive heart surgery.
Learn about the latest developments in prevention
and treatment for topics such as cancer, spine, joint
and heart disease by attending our Ask The Experts
series. For more information, visit www.svmh.com.
Ask The Experts
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Sleep Medicine Center
Cardiovascular Diagnostic
Center at Ryan Ranch
Timothy Albert, MD, FACC, Medical Director
of the Salinas Valley Memorial Cardiovascular
Diagnostic Center at Ryan Ranch explored how
advancing technologies are enabling physicians to
detect heart disease in its earliest stages. “The sooner
heart disease is discovered, the more opportunity
the person has to make lifestyle changes or get treatment that can prevent long-term complications,”
says Dr. Albert.
Stanford Cardiac Surgery Program
at Salinas Valley Memorial
“Minimally invasive surgical procedures such as heart valve
repair or replacement and coronary artery bypass can be done
through a smaller incision without having to open up the rib
cage,” says Vincent DeFilippi, MD, FACS, Medical Director of the
Stanford Cardiac Surgery Program at Salinas Valley Memorial.
“Patients tend to have a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery
when minimally invasive techniques are used. Our partnership
with Stanford enables us to offer a growing number of state-ofthe-art minimally invasive procedures here in Salinas.”
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“People with sleep apnea tend to have a
higher incidence of irregular heart beat and
about one-third of people who have high blood
pressure have sleep apnea,” says Mazhar Javaid,
MD, FCCP, DABSM, Medical Director of Salinas
Valley Memorial’s Sleep Medicine Center, who
spoke on the lack of sleep as a risk factor in heart
disease. “Anyone with heart disease or diabetes,
who doesn’t feel refreshed after sleep and/or
snores, should have an evaluation to rule out a
serious sleep disorder.”
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Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association
& Hospice Worksite Wellness Program
Screenings by Central Coast
Visiting Nurse
Association & Hospice
Nurses from Central Coast
Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
(CCVNA) debuted a new portable
A1C (Glycated Hemoglobin) unit that
analyzes blood glucose levels over a
period of time. “A regular screening
measures the person’s glucose for
that moment,” says Andrea Zoodsma,
RN, CCVNA Community Services
Program Manager.
“For example, if he or she ate
a candy bar shortly before the test,
the glucose level appears high. In
just 3 minutes, the A1C analyzes
the blood glucose level for the past
three months.” “The portable unit
is especially useful to screen those
at risk for Diabetes,” adds Kirsten
Masters Salley, MS, CHES, CCVNA
Community Services Representative.
The CCVNA also offered cholesterol
and blood pressure screenings at no
charge for people who attended the
event.
Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
(CCVNA), which has been providing home health and
The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is the
community outreach services in Monterey County for
region’s oldest and largest home health care
more than 50 years, recently partnered with Salinas Valley
Memorial to expand their Worksite Wellness Program.
agency, making over 75,000 annual home visits
“We customize our program for each employer to improve
to patients in Monterey and San Benito Counties
employees health and productivity of employees,” says
and the southern parts of Santa Clara and Andrea Zoodsma, RN, CCVNA Community Services
Santa Cruz Counties.
Program Manager. Employers can choose from three
levels of services: tier one includes biometric screenings
5 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Ryan Ranch/Monterey, CA, 831-372-6668
and a Health Risk Appraisal for employees; tier two adds
targeted health education based
on the information already
gathered; and tier three adds
one-on-one employee coaching.
“Our goal is to educate people
to understand their screening results and risk factors,
then empower them to make
behavior changes to support a
healthy lifestyle,” says Kirsten
Masters Salley, MS, CHES,
CCVNA Community Services
Andrea Zoodsma, RN and Kirsten Salley, MS, CHES
Representative.
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Working together to create
the Healing Zone
When you come to Salinas Valley
Memorial, you enter the Healing Zone. The Healing Zone is a program designed
to create a healing environment and
keeps our patients, staff and visitors safe.
The initial phase of the program focuses
on our visitor policies. Key changes already
in place include:
•Visitors must check in at the Reception Desk inside
the hospital’s current main entrance and be issued
a visitor pass. Visitors coming in through the
Harden Memorial Heart Center will be greeted and
issued a visitor pass
•People coming to the hospital for meetings will also
be issued a visitor pass at the Reception Desk
•Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Be aware that visiting hours may be more limited
on specific units such as Labor and Delivery,
Mother/Baby and ICU/CCU
•Visitors must be at least 14 years old
•Two people at one time may visit a patient for up
to 15 minutes
Visiting Hours
Limited visiting hours allow
the patient privacy as well
as uninterrupted time for
much needed rest.1 Patient
visiting hours are between
10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Please limit your visits to
15 minutes at one time.
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Hand Washing
Smoke-Free
According to the Center for
Disease Control (CDC),
regular hand washing is
the most effective way to
prevent the spread of
germs and disease.
SVMHS abides by the
State of California’s
anti-smoking laws and is a
smoke-free facility. Smoke
is hazardous to the health
of our patients, visitors,
and staff and is only
permitted outside the
building in smoking areas.
Cell Phones
Some phone signals can
cause dangerous
interference with
sensitive medical
equipment such as
ventilators and
pacemakers. 2 For this
reason, please make all
cell phone calls outside
the building.
Age 14
and older
Due to noise,2 safety, and
privacy concerns, visitors
under the age of 14 must
be accompanied by an
adult at all times.
Limited Visitors
Having too many visitors in
a patient room at once
makes it difficult for our
nurses to provide the care
our patients need and
deserve. In addition, having
many guests tends to lead
to more noise, which
causes stress to patients
and disrupts the healing
process.3 Please limit the
number
in the a quiet
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You can also support the Healing Zone
by following these additional guidelines:
If you’d like more
•Do not visit if you are ill
information on the
•Wash your hands before
Healing Zone, please
According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, sleep greatly benefits a weakened immune system-those who sleep more while suffering from an infection are better able to fight it that those
entering patient care areas.
who sleep less. (http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/consequences/sleep-and-disease-risk)
visit www.svmh.com,
A University of Amsterdam study found that hospital critical care equipment is vulnerable to electromagnetic interference from wireless
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area you are visiting.
or music, especially in
patient’s rooms and
hallways
Quiet Zone
Patients need a quiet,
peaceful environment
during the healing
process. They also need
plenty of rest—it has
been proven that without
enough sleep, our bodies
recover much less
quickly.3 Out of respect to
our patients, please be
aware of your volume at
all times.
Latex-Free
Balloons
According to the FDA, latex
balloons pose a serious,
potentially fatal threat to
patients, visitors and staff
with latex allergies. If you
bring balloons, make sure
they are made of non-latex
material, such as mylar
or vinyl.
•Don’t smoke anywhere
on hospital grounds
•Do not bring latex balloons
to patients—mylar only
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features | online patient tv
Tune In to Good Health
Online Patient Television: Take a look at Salinas Valley Memorial’s revamped,
state-of-the-art, bilingual online television system. Brand-new 26-inch flat-screen
sets have replaced the old, clunky sets. Once-limited viewing choices include a wealth
of programs: hospital information, health education, spiritual and relaxation, regular
network and cable, premium movies and soothing radio music.
Digital Pillow Speaker: Patients use the digital pillow speaker to call the nurse,
adjust bedside lighting and access the television set. Patients can request specific
programming on demand and toggle back and forth from one program choice to
another.
“We’ll constantly add
programs to the
Online Patient Television
system. For example,
Patrick Flannigan, MD,
a local physician, and
a published poet reads
from his book of poetry
‘When Sunflowers
Speak: An Invitation
to Contemplation.’”
—Brian Janicula
Assistant Director
of Audio Visual and Event Services
A Complex Project: “Sam Downing [President/CEO, SVMHS] wanted a better
system for hospital patients. We took it to a new level, using the latest technology,”
says Ken Goebel, Executive Administrative Director of Nutrition and Environmental
Services. “Installation of hardware, running new data and video cable to each room,
and replacing 266 television sets was completed in February 2009,” says Brian
Janicula, Assistant Director of Audio Visual and Event Services. Janicula headed up
the project and hospital staff members recommended content choices.
Benefits to Patients: Educational, spiritual and entertainment choices were
expanded and the technical presentation was significantly upgraded. Brian Janicula
says, “I think that Online Patient Television helps patients heal. Health education
programs answer questions about specific illnesses and the CARE channel has a large
variety of nature scenes. A separate channel shows
video of the immune system—
guided imagery used as
a healing technique.”
MAIN MENU/Online Patient Television
WELCOME:
Message from CEO
Sam Downing;
Mission Statement,
and Information about
the Online Patient
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Patient/Guest/Hospital
Information; the
Centers of Excellence
Cardiology; Maternity;
Newborns; Pediatrics;
Joint/Spine; Oncology;
Diabetes; Respiratory;
Renal/Medical Surgical;
Ostomy
Spiritual/Pastoral
Services; CARE
Channel; Guided
Imagery; Spiritual Care
Videos; Poetry read by
Patrick Flanigan, MD
60 Television Channels;
Music/Radio; Premium
Movies in English
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SVMHS’s Lifeline
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Bringing New Life to
the Old Greenhouse
“We are in the
Salinas Valley,
so it makes sense
to partner with local
agricultural students.
This project is
a perfect fit for our
‘Go Green’ program.”
—Ken Goebel
Executive Administrative
Director of Nutrition and
Environmental Services
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“Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital recently restored the
old greenhouse that was part of the former Monterey County
Agriculture Building—now the Nathan Olivas Center—at 120
Wilgart Way,” says Ken Goebel, Executive Administrative Director
of Nutrition and Environmental Services, and co-chair of the
Go Green Program. “The greenhouse had set idle, and it made
sense to use it for our hospital’s kitchen. In true back-to-the-soil,
community spirit, two local landscape firms and students from
the Future Farmers of America
Program (FFA) at Salinas High
School planted the first crop of
vegetables and herbs.”
“It’s great for our Future
Farmers of America
students to work with
Salinas Valley Memorial
Hospital, which is a pillar of
our community. We want
people to know about FFA’s
positive student activities.
Hopefully, the hospital’s
support will encourage
more students to join our
agricultural program.”
—Lindsay Almond
Salinas High School Agricultural
Program Teacher and FFA Advisor
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Below: Hannah Leeke and Julia Felice
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Project Participants
The Restoration
Hospital staff:
Brent Kemp,
Assistant Chief
Engineer, and
Jan Hollenbeck,
Lead Gardener,
both in the Engineering
Department
The small greenhouse is about 13 by 33 feet.
Renovation included repair of water and power
sources and installation of a new fan and
automatic irrigation system. Existing clay
pots were used. Pea gravel replaced the original
rock ground cover, which was recycled to
another hospital project.
Local Nurseries:
Steve McShane,
McShane’s
Nursery, and
Doug and Linda Roach,
Estate Landscaping
Salinas High School
Future Farmers of
America Students:
Zach Taylor,
Anthony Valenzuela,
Brianna Watkins,
Hannah Leeke,
Julia Felice
and teacher/advisor
Lindsay Almond
Community Connection
Goebel enlisted volunteer advice and services
from Estate Landscaping and McShane’s Nursery.
Steve McShane, who serves on the Advisory
Committee for Salinas High’s Agricultural
Program, suggested involving the students.
Teacher Lindsay Almond recruited
the students to help from start to finish as part
of her program’s curriculum.
New Use of Greenhouse
Using organic soil and materials, the goal
is to continue growing seasonal produce.
Plantings include baby lettuce, carrots,
radishes, a variety of herbs—chives,
oregano, parsley, thyme and marjoram—
and cherry tomatoes. The harvest bounty
will be used in the hospital’s kitchen.
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features | palliative care
This year, Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital is
implementing a Palliative
Care Program. Lifeline
spoke to David Kasting,
MD, Director for Special
Projects at the hospital,
about how palliative care
affects patients and their
families. Following is the
first in a series of Lifeline
articles about palliative
care.
Palliative Care
Designed for Patients
How Palliative Care Helps Patients:
Controls symptoms
such as pain, nausea,
fatigue, depression,
loss of appetite,
difficulty sleeping,
shortness of breath
or anxiety
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Improves communication and coordination with the patient,
the family and the
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Provides emotional
support by focusing
on the entire person,
not just the illness
Helps patients
understand treatment
choices and how
to make difficult
decisions
Offers support to the
family and caregiver
who also experience
stress
—Laura Stampleman, M.D.
Medical Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center, SVMHS
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“Curing a disease is only one part of medicine.
The other equally important goal is to provide both
physical and emotional comfort to our patients.
Palliative care specialists are trained to do just this
and will add immeasurably to our goal of healing
our patients.”
Lifeline: What is palliative care?
Dr. Kasting: Palliative care is a
multifaceted program that focuses
on pain and symptom management,
patient/family/physician communication and coordination of care
across the healthcare setting. The
palliative care approach manages
the patient’s symptoms while the
patient receives acute and curative
treatment. This medical subspecialty
is patient-centered care and is an
enormous step forward in treating
seriously and chronically ill patients.
Lifeline: How does palliative care
differ from hospice care?
Dr. Kasting: Palliative care—unlike
hospice care—does not depend
on a prognosis. Palliative care
is typically inpatient care, given
while the patient receives curative,
life-prolonging treatment. Hospice
care, or end-of-life care, administers
treatment focusing on the patient’s
comfort in the patient’s home. While
palliative care and hospice care
patients may receive relief from the
pain, symptoms and the stress of a
serious illness, the main difference
is that the palliative care patient
continues curative treatment.
Lifeline: Who is likely to receive
palliative care treatment?
Dr. Kasting: Our sickest and most
vulnerable patients, no matter
their age, experience physical and
emotional symptoms related to their
disease and medical treatments.
These illnesses may include heart
disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease,
renal failure, AIDS, Alzheimer’s,
multiple sclerosis and many others.
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palliative care
Palliative care is
a multifaceted program
that focuses on pain and
symptom management,
patient/family/physician
communication and
coordination of care across
the healthcare setting.
Lifeline: Why is the focus now on palliative care?
Dr. Kasting: Palliative care encourages the patient and family
to participate more fully in the treatment plan. It was developed
to support the patient and the family with a serious illness.
The immediate goal of primary care physicians is to heal their
patients. The palliative care team works with the patient and
physician on physical, social, psychological and spiritual concerns.
These specialists are trained to help patients navigate through
difficult decisions and choices and quality-of-life issues.
Lifeline: Describe the Palliative Care Program
at Salinas Valley Memorial.
Dr. Kasting: The Palliative Care Physician/Medical Director
provides oversight of a multi-disciplinary care team of nurses,
pharmacists, spiritual advisors, social workers, nutritionists,
integrated therapy services specialists and the Central Coast
Visiting Nurse Association. Patients have the option to add
palliative care to the treatment plan outlined by the primary
physician. Similar programs are being developed in hospitals
throughout America as medical professionals acknowledge
palliative care as an efficient delivery of health care.
“Palliative care is the medical sub-specialty
focused on treating the pain, symptoms and stress
of serious illness. It is designed to support any
other treatment patients receive by helping them
live comfortably throughout their illness.”
—Center to Advance Palliative Care
New York, NY
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Lifeline: Does increased life
expectancy of Americans affect
palliative care?
Dr. Kasting: Yes, because
the number of seriously and
chronically ill patients in the
United States is growing.
By 2030, it is expected
that the number of
older Americans
will equal 70 million,
or one in every
five Americans.
With advances in medical
technology, older adults will live
longer, but often with serious
and chronic diseases. The
importance of palliative care
will only increase.
testimonials | joint replacement
“I feel like I’m 25 again!”
Ray Franscioni
“I lived with severe pain in my
hip for ten years after a horseback
riding accident,” says Ray Franscioni.
“It was difficult to walk or even bend
over to tie my shoes.” His doctor
referred him to Allen Hershey, MD,
an orthopedic surgeon, who
recommended hip replacement at
Salinas Valley Memorial’s Joint
Replacement Center (JRC). After
attending the pre-surgery orientation
class, Ray had minimally-invasive
hip replacement surgery at the JRC
in August 2008. Minimally-invasive
techniques often allow a shorter hospital
stay, have a reduced risk of infection,
less blood loss, and a quicker recovery
and return to daily activities.
“One key to my good recovery
was having a great nursing staff—they
actually made the process fun,” says Ray.
“It was great that I could get this level
of care without having to leave the area.
Today, I’m pain free and can walk, even
run—it’s amazing. I can’t say enough
good things about the whole experience.
I feel like I’m 25 again!”
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testimonials | cvdc
testimonial
Physician and patient—
Peter Oppenheim, MD
With a long history of
heart disease in his family, Peter
Oppenheim, MD knew that he was
at risk. “My blood pressure and
cholesterol levels were borderline
high, but I thought I was managing both with diet and a lot of
exercise,” says Dr. Oppenheim,
a family medicine specialist on
the medical staff at Salinas Valley
Memorial. “I could bike for hours
and run triathlons, and never had
chest pain or discomfort. I didn’t
want to start taking medications
unless I had to.” On the drive
home after cycling in the 100-mile
Best Buddies event in 2007, Peter
chatted with Timothy Albert, MD,
cardiologist and director of Salinas
Valley Memorial’s Cardiovascular
Diagnostic Center at Ryan Ranch
(CVDC). “He told me about the
advanced CT scanner.” A Coronary
Calcium Scoring and CT angiogram
revealed moderate blockages
caused by high cholesterol. “Tim
walked me through the results and
recommended cholesterol lowering
medication.”
“In my practice, I promote a
healthy diet and regular exercise
as first line therapy to prevent and
treat heart disease,” he continues.
“Since my own experience, I’ve
referred many patients to the
CVDC so we can know if they are at
risk as well as understand the risks.
We can make informed decisions
about starting medication, in addition to eating well and exercising
regularly. We all want to live a long
and healthy life.”
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“Since my own experience, I’ve referred many patients
to the CVDC so we can know if they are at risk or already
have heart disease.”
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Mammography Center
SVMH Foundation Events
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Harden Memorial Heart Center 35
Wound Healing: Your Feet
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Comprehensive Cancer Center 40
The da Vinci Robotic
Surgical System
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Children’s Miracle Network
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Sleep Center
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donations
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Lifeline
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departments | nursing
Experiential
Learning
Center
Salinas Valley Memorial’s new Experiential Learning Center brings training to life for nurses, physicians and other staff.
On the other side of a one-way mirror,
an educator operates the simulators
while cameras record the entire training
experience.
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Located in our education Center on Abbott Street,
the Experiential Learning Center features a state-of-the-art
simulation lab that uses life-like mannequins programmed to act
out specific patient conditions. The high-tech simulators include
two adult males, a female that can simulate delivery of a baby
among other scenarios, and an infant.
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“These specialized mannequins
make sounds, have a heart beat and
make other movements that vividly
portray a real-life situation.”
— Judy Snyder, MS, RN, BC
Director of Education and
Patient Care Systems
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nursing
“The Experiential Learning Center is another
demonstration of our leadership in technology and
a commitment to continuing education that improves
patient safety and quality of care.”
—David Perrott, MD, MBA
Senior Vice President, Medical Director
Quality Management and Safety Services
Training with Simulation—
Preparing for Real-life
Situations
Maura Baker, RNC,
a nurse in our Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
completed simulation training
that practiced resuscitation
and intubations of a newborn.
“You can hear the heart beat
and the mannequin responds
just like a real baby,”
she says. Maura—along
with other NICU nurses,
respiratory therapists,
labor and delivery and
operating room nurses, and
neonatalogists—put the skills
they practiced into action
when triplets were born and
needed special care in the
NICU. “We had practiced,
so we knew what to do
and when to do it. Simulation
training is very realistic. It helps
me be a better nurse.”
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“We set up the simulators to act out
specific scenarios that the nurse or other
professional responds to,” says Judy Snyder,
MS, RN, BC, Director of Education and
Patient Care Systems for Salinas Valley
Memorial. “These specialized mannequins
make sounds, have a heart beat and make
other movements that vividly portray
a real-life situation. These are typically
situations that can occur at the hospital, so
it provides an excellent way to keep those
life-saving skills honed.” On the other side
of a one-way mirror, an educator operates
the simulators while cameras record the
entire training experience. After the simulation, there’s a review to identify areas of
strength and those needing improvement
or additional practice.
“The ELC is another demonstration
of our leadership in technology and a
commitment to continuing education
that improves patient safety and quality of
care,” says David Perrott, MD, MBA, Senior
Vice President, Medical Director, Quality
Management and Safety Services. “While
large hospital systems, nursing schools
and university medical centers often
have simulation training capabilities, it’s
unusual for community hospitals.
system
The ELC also features traditional
classrooms, computer rooms and a separate
skills lab for nursing orientation. The ELC
is set up just like the patient rooms to replicate actual surroundings and equipment.
Nurses who work in Salinas Valley
Memorial’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) were the first group to use
simulators for training in October 2009.
“We used the SimNewB™—a sophisticated,
life-like newborn-size mannequin—to
practice specific skills and emergency
situations that happen for nurses in
labor and delivery and in the NICU,”
says Rachel Failano, MSN, RN, Clinical
Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator.
“In March 2010, we initiated team skills
practice with members of our Rapid
Response Team (RRT). RRTs include
hospitalist physicians, respiratory
therapists, nurses and other clinical
professionals who work as a team to care
for patients who are having problems or
taking a turn for the worse. This proactive
response can make a real difference for
the patient. Soon, we will use the ELC
to train staff throughout our healthcare
system.”
departments | women & children’s services
Family focused care
Designed with women, children and
growing families in mind
Birthing Services
Perinatal Diagnostic
Center
Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit
The Stanford Connection
Pediatrics
Education and Support
Mark Velcoff, MD
Asthma Day Camp
Whether you’re fresh out of high school, a new mom, busy raising children,
approaching menopause or somewhere before, after or in between, Salinas Valley
Memorial Healthcare System offers a full range of services for you and your family.
From wellness programs, screenings and comprehensive care for women of all ages
to birthing services, and our kid-friendly Pediatrics Department, we’re here to
help keep your family healthy, happy and strong. Our Perinatal Diagnostic Center
and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, operated in partnership with Lucile
Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, provide expert care for women with a high
risk pregnancy or emergency, and premature or critically ill infants. Services are
available in both English and Spanish.
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Birthing Services
From the moment you know that your baby’s on the way, there’s a
lot to think about, plan and prepare for to welcome the newest member
to your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive program of services
that help you anticipate and plan for your baby’s arrival. Nursing staff,
specially-trained in labor and delivery, are part of the team who will
care for you and your baby during delivery and in our Mother/Baby unit
where you can enjoy time with your family.
Perinatal Diagnostic Center
The Perinatal Diagnostic Center (PDC) team
includes a perinatalogist, perinatal sonographer and a genetic counselor. They offer pre-pregnancy consultation on issues such as maternal age, medical concerns
or family genetic complications, genetic screening and
testing. There are obstetric imaging services with high
level ultrasound using new state-of-the-art equipment
with 3-D and 4-D capabilities. They also care for women
who have a high-risk pregnancy, those who experience
complications during pregnancy and women who are
carrying more than one baby. For more information call the PDC at (831) 759-3265.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), certified
by California Children’s Services, is a highly-specialized nursery
staffed and equipped to care for premature and critically ill infants.
Our NICU is staffed around-the-clock by a team of experienced
specialists, including neonatologists, neonatal intensive care
nurses, clinical nurse specialists, physical and occupational
therapists, neonatal dietitians, lactation consultants, respiratory
care therapists and case managers.
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The Stanford
Connection
Both our NICU and
PDC are jointly owned
and operated with Lucille
Packard Children’s Hospital
at Stanford. Our physicians,
who are also on the faculty
at Stanford University
School of Medicine, confer
with specialists at Packard
Children’s through a
live, high-speed audio/
video link. The results of
echocardiograms and other
diagnostic images can be
shared and discussed via
this link. This partnership
allows us immediate access
to Stanford’s specialists
without having to transport
the baby out of the area.
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Kid’s health—Pediatrics at
Salinas Valley Memorial
If your child gets sick or is injured, there’s expert care right in the
neighborhood.
• Around-the-clock care is provided by a staff that
includes registered nurses specially-trained in pediatric care.
• Rooms are cheerful and colorful. Arrangements can be made
so that one parent can spend the night in their child’s room.
• The procedure room features a purple hippo-shaped treatment
table and is festively painted with playful animals on the walls.
• Hand-painted, floor-to-ceiling murals line the walls and
hallways.
• Our playroom features hand-painted chairs, a doll house,
books, toys and a large screen TV.
• Play, art and music programs help children express their
feelings and better understand their illness and why they’re
in the hospital.
• The Emergency Department also has specialized staff,
procedures and equipment tailored to the smaller size and
lower weight of young children.
Mark Velcoff, MD Asthma Day Camp
This camp is a safe, nurturing environment where
children ages 6 through 12 learn to manage their asthma
while having fun. And there are lasting benefits for
campers—the 500+ campers since 1985 have reduced
school absences by 62 percent, visits to the emergency
room by 65 percent and hospital admissions by 59
percent. For more information or to register your child,
call the Respiratory Care Department at (831) 755-0782.
Education
and Support
From preparing for your
baby’s arrival to ongoing
support groups and classes,
we offer a wide range of
services that can really help.
For a complete list, visit
www.svmh.com or call (831) 753-BABY.
• Childbirth Preparation
• Breastfeeding Made Easy
• Sibling Preparation
• Complimentary Tours
• Infant and Parent
Communication
and Massage
Eight benefits of breastfeeding for your baby and you
1. Gives your infant all the nutrients
4.Acts like a natural tranquilizer for
2. Helps your baby’s body fight infections
5. Produces a hormone-induced
needed for physical and mental
development.
and develop a healthy immune system.
It can also reduce your baby’s risk of
developing Type 1 diabetes, allergies,
SIDS, lymphoma, obesity and other
diseases later in life.
3. Protects you by lowering your risk for
osteoporosis, ovarian and breast
cancers, post-partum depression
and other conditions.
baby and you, so you both get the
sleep you need.
contentment.
6.Promotes closeness and bonding
between you and your baby.
7. Helps you lose your pregnancy
weight faster.
8.There’s nothing to mix, heat or
refrigerate. And it can save you money
on food and healthcare costs.
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The Nancy Ausonio
Mammography Center Opens
Salinas Valley Memorial has opened the state-of-the-art Nancy Ausonio Mammography Center. “Nancy is a long-time
member of our Board and a caring, generous member of our
community,” says Shirley Lavorato, President of the Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Governors.
“Naming the mammography center in honor of Nancy Ausonio
is a tribute that recognizes her thoughtful contribution, and
decades of philanthropic, community and humanitarian work,”
says John Meyer, Senior Administrative Director, Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital Foundation. “We appreciate her leadership,
generosity and commitment to the Foundation, the hospital and
communities throughout Monterey County.”
Nancy Ausonio
Nancy Ausonio is a lifelong resident of Monterey County. She and her husband
Andrew founded Ausonio Construction, based in Castroville. She has received
many honors for her community service locally and in her parent’s home town
of Lucca, Italy. Nancy is a current member of the Salinas Valley Memorial
Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, served on the Board 2003 through
2006 and was its president for two years beginning January 1, 2005. She is
an active member of the Executive, Building Fund Campaign and Berries &
Branches committees, among others. When the Children’s Miracle Network
wanted to build a home as a fund raiser, Nancy generously donated the
Prunedale property. Building trades professionals from throughout the County
contributed their labor and materials. When the Miracle House sold in 2003, it
raised $549,000.
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The 9,425-square-foot Mammography Center is located at
240 San Jose Street, adjacent to the SVMHS hospital campus.
It features four digital mammogram units, three ultrasound
machines including one that is dedicated for use in biopsies,
an advanced stereotactic (computer-aided) biopsy table and
a bone density scanner. A picture archiving and communications system (PACS) enables review of scans online. There is a
soothing, spa-like atmosphere—special attention was given in
creating a peaceful environment. The Mammography Center
is a comfortable place for mammograms, biopsies and other
diagnostic procedures.
“We offer excellent screening for early detection of breast
cancer and help women who have cancer throughout their
treatment and follow-up,” says Amy Lantis Stemerman, MD,
Medical Director. The team includes board-certified radiologists—Donald Catalano, MD, James Kowalski, MD,
David Staunton, MD, Kristen Wulff, MD and Dr.
Stemerman—a registered nurse, mammography technologists,
ultrasound sonographers, receptionists and office staff.
“My focus is on ensuring quality
patient care and patient satisfaction not only with diagnoses, but throughout treatment and ongoing care,” says Ginny Williams, MSN, RN, Director. “We want everyone who comes to the
Center to feel supported and cared for.”
For more information, call (831) 759-3091.
“It’s wonderful to see our Foundation dollars
at work. The Nancy Ausonio Mammography
Center will help save the lives of people
throughout our region.”
—Shirley Lavorato
President of the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Foundation Board of Governors
Amy Lantis Stemerman, MD
Medical Director of the Nancy Ausonio Mammography Center
Raised in the Salinas area, Amy Lantis Stemerman, MD earned her medical
degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport in 2001.
She completed a general medicine internship there, and a residency in diagnostic
radiology and a magnetic resonance imaging fellowship at the University of Texas at
Southwestern, Dallas. Certified by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Stemerman
joined Salinas Valley Imaging and our medical staff in November 2008.
Ginny Williams, MSN, RN
Director, Nancy Ausonio Mammography Center
Ginny Williams has more than 30 years experience in nursing at SVMHS. Prior
to assuming her new position, she was Director of Clinical Informatics for three
years, and a Clinical Nurse Educator in the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center
and Pediatrics Department for five years. She graduated from nursing school at
Grayson County College, Sherman, TX in 1980. She earned her bachelor of science in
nursing from San Jose State and a master of science in nursing from California State
University, Dominguez Hills.
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departments | foundation events
events
fall 2010
For a complete list
and updated event
information, visit
www.svmh.com or
call 831-759-1890.
September
10-12
Cherry’s Jubilee
Motorsport Festival
2011
January
CMN Gala
November
11-12
Berries & Branches
Holiday Home Tour
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The
Harden Memorial
Heart Program
at Salinas Valley Memorial
When most of us hear the term “cardiovascular disease,” we think of
coronary artery disease (also called heart disease) where the arteries to the
heart become clogged or blocked. While this is the number one killer of
both men and women and touches millions of Americans, it’s just one type
of cardiovascular disease. In truth, cardiovascular disease encompasses
many conditions related to the heart and how it functions—
from abnormal heart rhythms and valve disease to heart failure and
blood vessel (vascular) disease.
Salinas Valley
Memorial’s
Harden Memorial
Heart Program—
established more
than
23 years
ago
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harden memorial heart center
The good news is that sophisticated cardiovascular care programs like the Harden
Memorial Heart Program of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, established
more than 23 years ago, are helping to turn the tide in your favor. Our Program offers
a full circle of care for people with heart disease and those who are working to prevent
it—from resources to help reduce your risks to state-of-the-art open heart surgery and
catheterization procedures, advanced diagnostics, cardiac rehabilitation, emotional
support and education for you and your family, and in-home follow-up care.
Cardiovascular Clinical Research and Data Program
Salinas Valley Memorial participates in many national and international clinical
research trials for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. This means that people in
our communities have access to advanced treatments without having to travel out of
the area. Some of our current research studies include those involving carotid artery,
coronary artery and peripheral vessel stents, pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. We are also part of an international investigational drug study for treatment
of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Our Cardiovascular Clinical Research and Data
Program participates in Registries through the American College of Cardiology, the
Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the State of
California CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
Outcomes Reporting Program.
Do you know the warning
signs of a stroke?
If you have any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1.
Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack?
If you have any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1.
•Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of the chest, that lasts more
than a few minutes, or goes away and returns
•Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
•Other signs like breakingout in a cold sweat, or feeling nauseous or lightheaded
•For women, as with men, chest pain /discomfort is a major warning sign,
but women are more likely to also have other symptoms such as shortness
of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain
Education and Support
The Harden Memorial Heart Program offers a variety of education and
support groups free-of-charge to patients, their families and members of
the community who want to learn more about regaining and maintaining
a healthy heart. Some of our current offerings include:
• Heart Healthy Living - Stress Management Support, Evening Series
• Pacemaker and Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Classes
• Heart Healthy Lectures
For a detailed list of classes, support groups and other activities, visit
www.svmh.com or call (831) 759-1890.
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•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking
or understanding
•Sudden vision trouble in one or both
eyes
•Shortness of breath—with or without chest pain
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•Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side
•Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness,
loss of balance or coordination
•Sudden, severe headache with no
known cause
of the Harden Memorial
Heart Program
team
Our team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons
trained at the country’s most highly-respected universities
and medical centers. They participate in ongoing training
to stay ahead of the latest advancements.
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Expert services include cardiac catheterization
procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, and
open-heart surgeries including coronary artery bypass
grafts and valve replacements.
diagnostic tests
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We perform more than 30,000
cardiac diagnostic tests each year.
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Since 1995, more than 650 patients have participated
in 70 national clinical research trials.
cardiac rehabilitation
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Every year, more than 120 people participate in our
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program—one of only
37 programs in California to earn certification
by the American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Specially trained and certified Registered Nurses
provide around-the-clock patient care.
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Our Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center at Ryan Ranch,
established in 2007, brings together experts in cardiology
and advanced imaging with state-of-the-art technologies—
MRI, CT and nuclear medicine—to detect and diagnose
cardiovascular disease even before there are symptoms.
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Electrophysiology
Our Electrophysiology Program offers the most
advanced diagnostics and treatments available today for
people with cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beat).
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The Heart Program features two state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest advances in surgical
technologies including the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical
System. The robotic system gives surgeons additional
ways to perform minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
technology
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In 2009, we added significant technologies including
three- and four-dimensional echocardiograms and the
capability for physicians to read electrocardiograms online.
CCVNA
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Specially-trained professionals of Central Coast Visiting
Nurse Association and Hospice care for over 700 heart
patients each year during more than 13,000 home visits.
Stanford
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In September 2008, we partnered with Stanford
Hospital and Clinics and launched the Stanford Cardiac
Surgery Program at Salinas Valley Memorial. Our history of
excellence in cardiovascular care and Stanford’s leadership
in academic center medicine significantly advances
cardiovascular care in our region.
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Steps to protect
your feet,
and your health
Established in 2005, Salinas Valley
Memorial’s Regional Wound Healing
Center has restored quality of life for people
with hard-to-heal wounds. A common place
for a wound to occur is on the feet. “That’s
especially true for people who lack sensation in their feet due to diabetes or vascular
disease,” says Chris Cagle, RN, BSN, Wound
Care Manager. “A cut or sore can form without
the person’s knowledge due to the lack of
feeling. Anyone with a wound that doesn’t
show signs of healing after four weeks
and isn’t completely healed in
eight weeks should seek
medical treatment.”
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“A foot wound can make it
difficult for a person to move
around, and participate in
exercise or other activities
essential to good health,” says
Cagle. “Foot care is important
for everyone, but if you have
poor circulation in your feet or
nerve damage in your feet or
legs, or have diabetes, you need
to take special precautions.”
“Healing foot wounds takes
a partnership between patients,
their family or caregivers and
us,” Chris Cagle says. “We focus
on educating each patient as
well as his/her family and work
closely with the home health
agencies when home care is
needed. It’s important for
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A special team at the
Wound Healing Center—that
includes orthopedic, vascular,
plastic and general surgeons,
physicians specializing in
infectious disease, podiatrists,
specially-trained nurses and
physician assistants—care
for people with foot wounds.
people to know that there is
hope and help and that they do
not have to live with a wound—
treatment and ongoing
self-care can make a world of
difference.”
For more information, call the Wound Healing Center at
(831) 759-3236.
Important steps that people with diabetes
or poor circulation should take:
Check your feet every
day, looking carefully at
the soles and between
toes. Tell your doctor
right away if you find
a blister, puncture,
crack or sore
Indoors or out,
never go barefoot
Don’t wear garters
and elastic bands to
hold up socks or panty
girdles that are tight
around your legs
Avoid exposing your
feet to extremes
in temperature—
too hot or too cold
Get a foot exam at
least twice a year
Keep nails trim and cut
straight across; don’t
round the corners.
Talk to your doctor
or nurse if you have
a corn or callus
rather than cutting it
off yourself
If you have high
cholesterol or high
blood pressure, be
sure to follow your
doctor’s advice as
these conditions can
hamper circulation
Try not to stand in
place for more than
20 minutes at a time
without walking or
stretching
Don’t smoke—
it constricts blood
vessels and limits
circulation
“Foot care is important for everyone,
but if you have poor circulation in your feet or
nerve damage in your feet or legs, or have diabetes,
you need to take special precautions.”
—Chris Cagle, RN, BSN
Wound Care Manager
Get exercise every
day—walking increases
circulation to the legs
and feet. If you have
pain while exercising,
take a break to rest.
And tell your doctor
about it
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departments | comprehensive cancer center
Clinical research trials—
the future of cancer care,
available today
At the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Salinas Valley Memorial
Healthcare System, people with cancer can participate in national clinical research trials while staying close to home, family and friends.
Phase III clinical trials—the type offered here—provide patients all the care prescribed for their type of cancer, plus the therapies in the
clinical trial.
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“A great example of how a clinical trial might benefit a patient,” says
Nancy Voogd, RN, OCN, Clinical Trials Coordinator with Salinas Valley
Memorial’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, “is a woman who needed surgery
to remove a large tumor in her breast. Dr. Laura Stampleman, her oncologist,
suggested a clinical trial that would shrink the tumor prior to surgery, allowing her the possibility of breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) as opposed
to a total mastectomy. Clinical trials put additional tools in the hands of our
physicians to provide the most effective treatment for each person.”
So what are clinical research trials and how do they work?
Here are answers to a few commonly asked questions that can help:
What are clinical trials?
The many state-of-the-art cancer treatments available today are a result of clinical trials.
Clinical trials are research studies that test new ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose and
treat cancer. They also review new ways to manage symptoms, pain and side effects. There
are four phases involved in each clinical trial. Those offered at Salinas Valley Memorial’s
Comprehensive Cancer Center are phase III trials.
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
Physicians gather information about the side effects of
the treatment and decide on
the safest dose. About 15 to
30 patients take part in this
phase.
Doctors test the treatment
to see how well it works and
continue to test its safety.
These trials test treatments
for a particular type of
cancer to see how well the
drug works for that cancer.
Usually fewer than 100
patients are part of this step.
The new treatment is
compared with existing
treatments. Patients are
randomly assigned to one
of several study groups—
receiving either the current
state-of-the-art treatment
or the new treatment.
Thousands of people at
cancer centers and hospitals
around the country take
part in this step.
Treatments are tested again
to make sure they are safe
and effective over a longer
period of time.
What causes cancer?
The exact causes of cancer remain a mystery. Some types are
linked to lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking too much
alcohol, overexposure to sunlight without any protection, being
overweight and inactive, having a poor diet and environmental
contaminants. Visit www.svmh.com or www.cancer.org for
more details.
Shehzad Aziz, MD
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Who participates in clinical trials?
To join a clinical trial, a person needs to meet specific guidelines and be
referred by a doctor. Participation in a clinical trial is voluntary and a person
can leave the trial at any time.
How are clinical trials managed at Salinas Valley Memorial?
A physician who is member of our medical staff—called the Principal
Investigator —manages each clinical trial at our Comprehensive Cancer
Center. Before enrolling patients in a trial, the trial must be approved by our
Institutional Review Board. See related sidebar.
Clinical trials are research studies that test new ways
to prevent, screen for, diagnose and treat cancer.
Institutional Review Board
The eight-member Institutional
Review Board (IRB) at Salinas
Valley Memorial includes doctors,
nurses, quality and ethics committee
representatives and members of the
community. Physicians, nurses and
other medical professionals carefully
assess the research study to ensure
patient safety and effectiveness.
Community members on our IRB
play an integral role in making sure
that consent forms and other aspects
of studies are easy to understand
by patients and their family. The
IRB meets monthly to review heart,
cancer and other types of research
trials.
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Phase III clinical
trials—the type
offered at Salinas
Valley Memorial—
provide patients all
the care prescribed
for their type of
cancer, plus the
therapies in the
clinical trial.
How are clinical trials
paid for?
In most cases, the sponsor
of the study including pharmaceutical companies, insurance
companies and/or Medicare
cover the costs of participating
in clinical trials.
Everyone at Salinas
Valley Memorial is committed to providing the highest
quality patient care. Our
Comprehensive Cancer Center
works with The Eastern
Cooperative Oncology Group
and Stanford University
Medical Center to enroll
patients in the most appropriate, current clinical trials for
their type of cancer. Patients
are followed closely by our
team of doctors, radiologists,
pathologists, nurses and
therapists. For more information, visit svmh.com or call the Cancer Resource Center at
(831) 759-3271.
departments | surgery
The da Vinci Robotic
Surgical System—
a new dimension
in minimally invasive surgery
“The da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System is another example of our
commitment to using state-of-the-art medical technologies to enhance
patient care and safety,” says Sam Downing, President/CEO, Salinas
Valley Memorial Healthcare System. “We are proud to have first brought
this advanced surgical system to our local communities in 2008 and to
now see it used for so many different types of procedures.”
For certain procedures,
the da Vinci takes traditional
laparoscopy—a minimally invasive
technique using a scope with
a single camera and a single lens—
to a new level.
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surgery
After receiving specialized training, surgeons at Salinas Valley
Memorial have used the robotic system since fall 2008 for an ever-growing variety of minimally invasive procedures—from those
involving the female reproductive system and the prostate in men to other organs and coronary arteries.
“The robotic system features a single scope with two high-definition cameras
and two lenses,” says Mike Aquino, RN, Operating Room Nurse and Robotic Surgery
Team Coordinator. “This gives surgeons a three-dimensional view of the area being operated on as well as excellent depth perception.” For certain procedures, the da Vinci takes traditional laparoscopy—a minimally invasive technique using a scope with a single camera and a single lens—to a new level.
At Salinas Valley Memorial, the robotic surgical system is most frequently
used for gynecological procedures such as determining the stage of ovarian cancer,
examining aortic lymph nodes, biopsies and removing a tumor in the uterus. “Given
the increased depth perception, the surgeon can remove the tumor while leaving the
uterus in place,” Aquino adds.
Many operating room nurses have already received special training to assist with
surgeries using the robotic system. “As a nurse, it’s rewarding to continually learn
new skills that improve patient safety and quality of care,” says Aquino. “We’re proud
that people can have these advanced procedures without having to travel outside the
area.”
A number of surgeons on the medical staff at Salinas Valley Memorial already
utilize the da Vinci Surgical System for general, gynelogical, urological, heart and
other surgeries. And that number continues to increase.
“Our operating suites are state-of-the-art and equipped with the most advanced
technologies including the da Vinci,” says Candace Samudio, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA,
Senior Administrative Director Surgical Services at Salinas Valley Memorial.
“These and other technologies mean that more
and more procedures can be performed through
a smaller incision. That often means less blood
loss, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery.”
—Candace Samudio, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA
Senior Administrative Director Surgical Services
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Physicians receive a Certificate of Training
after completing a certification course
under the direction
of Intuitive Surgical®.
Advanced sessions on
various techniques
follow at an Intuitive
Surgical training
facility.
departments | children’s miracle network
Nan Farrell, MA, RPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Coastal Kids Home Care:
An Essential Resource
Coastal Kids Home Care, based in Salinas, offers home healthcare services to
3,000 children—from birth to age 21—each year. “We care for newborns discharged
from neonatal intensive care, children with newly diagnosed medical conditions
and children with terminal illnesses,” says Margy Mayfield, RN, BSN, Director of
the nonprofit agency now in its fifth year.
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Margy Mayfield, RN, BSN
Director of Coastal Kids Home Care
How You Can Help
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Help Coastal Kids Home Care without writing a check. Many children have
a susceptible immune system, so donated items must be new. For details,
call 800-214-5439. Here are two ideas:
A handmade afghan or quilt, or a warm hat and sweater for a tiny newborn.
A gift bag for a sick child who is celebrating a birthday or holiday. Choose
a girl or boy of any age and include treats such as coloring books, crayons,
puzzles, books, movies, crafts and model-building sets.
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“After a physician makes a referral,
we drive to the patient’s home and go
to work. Our patients may be extremely
premature or have congenital birth
defects, rare neurological conditions,
large wounds, cancer and broken bones.
Treatments include intravenous care,
oxygen therapy, feeding tubes, medications and physical therapy,” Mayfield
says.
Coastal Kids is the only freestanding, non-profit agency that offers home
healthcare to pediatric patients in
California. The agency serves children
in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara (to
Morgan Hill) and Santa Cruz counties. The staff includes six nurses, one
occupational therapist, one physical
therapist and a two-person office staff.
“We’re the only agency, since
late 2008, that cares for children with
terminal illnesses. None of the hospices
in the area—except the Hospice of Santa
Cruz—accepts anybody under the age
of 21,” Mayfield says. “Services for sick
children in our area do not compare to
services near large pediatric hospitals
in, say, the Bay Area. Families and
kids travel two hours or more to see
a pediatric specialist. This makes the
whole situation worse.”
Nearly 85 percent of the patients
are government funded. Governmental
budgetary cutbacks means that its
reimbursements don’t cover the actual
cost of care.
“Thankfully, we have the support
of Children’s Miracle Network,
the Community Foundation, the
Harden Foundation and the Hospice
Foundation,” says Mayfield. “They’ve
literally keep us afloat.”
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Behind-the Scenes at CMN
“We really are a
Children’s Miracle
Network.”
—Kendra Howell,
Director of Corporate
and Community Development
at Salinas Valley Memorial
Healthcare System
How do you raise over $10 million
for children’s health programs in the
Salinas Valley? Ask Kendra Howell,
Director of Corporate and Community
Development at Salinas Valley Memorial
Healthcare System. Funds have been
raised since 1989 when the hospital began
working with the Children’s Miracle
Network (CMN), the national children’s
charity that helps hospitals help children.
“Sam Downing, President/CEO,
SVMHS, recognized the importance and
the appeal of being a CMN hospital, and
the result is a remarkable relationship
between CMN and
the community.
Each year is a
new record. More
children’s health
programs approach
us for funding
and—I’m happy to
say—the support
of our corporate
sponsor groups
continues to grow,”
says Howell.
CMN supports over 25 programs from
SVMH’s Neonatal Intensive Care, SVMH’s
Asthma Camp, and SVMH Pediatrics to
community-based agencies that provide
healthcare support, supplies and equipment for children in the community. See
Coastal Kids Home Care, profiled in this
issue of Lifeline.
Howell’s year-round tasks include
fundraising, community outreach and
marketing. “Community outreach is
especially fulfilling because I see the results
of our work. Recently a little boy received a
burn garment through CMN funding. This
wasn’t a huge expense, however it made
a big difference to this child. He wrote a
thank you note to CMN, and it made my
day,” she says.
“Imagine the scope of CMN, from
the 13 million children assisted annually
through 170 participating hospitals in the
United States and Canada to the measure
of joy expressed in the handwritten thank
you note from a little boy who received a
burn garment,” Howell says. “We really are
a Children’s Miracle Network.”
Call (831) 755-0777 for more
information.
CMN supports over 25 programs
from SVMHS’s Neonatal Intensive Care,
SVMHS’s Asthma Camp, and SVMH Pediatrics
to community-based agencies that provide
healthcare support, supplies and
equipment for children in the
community.
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departments | sleep center
Sweet, Refreshing Sleep...
or Not
“As a nation, we are a sleep-deprived, 24-hour society. We think
that sleep is a waste of time,” says Mazhar Javaid, MD, Medical
Director of the Sleep Center at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
System. “The body’s circadian rhythm controls the sleep cycle, so
before the invention of electricity, we would fall asleep at sunset
and wake at sunrise. In our busy society—with artificial light and
many reasons to stay awake—we’re sleeping less. Sleep deprivation is
unhealthy and can lead to serious health problems.”
Sleep is the naturally recurring state
of relatively suspended sensory and motor
activity. Good sleep is defined by duration
and quality, allowing the body to transition
through the four stages of sleep. Most
people think of sleep as inactive, but that is
not true. The body performs specific functions only during sleep, like production of
growth hormones, immune system repair
and coding of learning into memory.
“Individual sleep needs vary, although
studies have shown that seven to eight
hours a night is a reasonable duration.
If you’re not refreshed upon waking and
you’re sleepy throughout the day, try
to increase the number of hours you’re
sleeping. If your sleep duration is adequate,
the problem might be sleep quality such
as poor sleeping habits, caffeine, noise and
stress. Unrefreshing sleep is a symptom
you can assess,” says Dr. Javaid.
If you’re doing everything you can to
assure the duration and quality of sleep yet
you’re still dozing off during the day, you
may have a sleep disorder. Or, if told that
you are snoring, stop breathing periodically, have excessive body movements,
sleep walk, sleep talk or have night terrors,
have these abnormal sleep symptoms
evaluated by your physician.
“The concept that sleep is a waste of
time is only a perception,” says Dr. Javaid.
“We’ve studied the science of sleep over the
past two decades and we continue to study
sleep today. We know how important sleep
is for good physical and mental health.”
For more information, call the SVMHS
Sleep Center at (831) 759-1835.
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Go to bed and get up at about
the same time every day, even
on weekends.
Don’t eat or drink large
amounts before bedtime.
Avoid nicotine, caffeine and
alcohol in the evening.
Exercise regularly.
Make your bedroom cool, dark,
quiet and comfortable.
Sleep primarily at night.
Choose a comfortable mattress
and pillow.
Start a relaxing bedtime
routine.
Go to bed when you’re tired
and turn out the lights.
Use sleeping pills only as a last
resort.
Source: Mayo Clinic
“When I talk to my patients, or visit a school and
talk to young people, I like to say that sleep is not
a waste of time; we should sleep for success.”
—Mazhar Javaid, MD
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Four Stages of Sleep
Normal sleep is classified by non-rapid eye
movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement
(REM). NREM sleep is further divided into progressively deeper stages of sleep: Stage N1,
Stage N2 and Stage N3. Sleep is the normal
transition from Wake to the NREM stages to the REM stage. These stages cycle three to five
times during an eight-hour sleep period.
stage I
The transition from Wake to
N1 is light sleep. Person drifts
in and out of sleep and can be
awakened easily. Eyes move
very slowly and muscle activity
slows. Sudden muscle contractions cause beginning-to-fall or
“jump” sensations.
2%-5%
of sleep time
stage 2
In N2 sleep, eye movement
stops and brain waves become
slower, with occasional bursts
of rapid waves.
45%-55%
of sleep time
stage 3
REM
In N3, extremely slow brain
waves begin to appear and are
interspersed with smaller, faster
waves. This is deep sleep. There
is no eye movement or muscle
activity. If awakened, person
feels groggy and disoriented.
In REM sleep, breathing
becomes more rapid, irregular
and shallow. The eyes jerk
rapidly and limb muscles
become temporarily paralyzed.
The heart rate increases
and blood pressure rises. If
awakened during REM sleep,
person may describe illogical
dreams.
5%-15%
20%-25%
of sleep time
of sleep time
Sources: SVMHS Sleep Center, Coastal Sleep/Wake Disorders Center,
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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departments | volunteer services
A Healthcare Career
For Your Child
Could a career in health care be in your child’s future?
The Student Education Program, offered by the Volunteer
Services Department at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital,
has several programs to help your child explore the
opportunities of the healthcare profession. Consider
three possibilities.
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Medical
Adventure Camp:
July 19-30, 2010
Summer Health
Institute:
June 14-July 16, 2010
Career Pathway
Program
Children ages 10 to 12 are
introduced to the hospital’s
programs and careers
through interactive classes
and health-related activities.
Campers study the complexities of Civil War medicine,
the culture of Native
American medicinal plants
and the relationship between
physical exercise and food to
brain development and good
health. Previous participants
agree the camp is a true
medical adventure.
High school juniors and
seniors are referred to
the fast-paced, five-week
Institute through their
schools’ Health Academy or
Regional Health Occupations
Program. Students study
hospital organization, patient
assessment, treatment planning and case study methodology. The program is held at
Salinas Valley Memorial and
Hartnell College’s nursing
labs with site visits to the
UC-Santa Cruz Micro Biology
Lab and Stanford Medical
School.
High school and college
students accepted into the
year-long Career Pathway
Program learn job skills.
The three career pathways
are Administrative Services,
Retail Management and
Clinical Services. This
program provides an excellent opportunity for students
to learn the multifaceted
details of the three career
pathways and to experience
what it is like to work inside a hospital.
Details:
Two-week camp. Hours are
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee is $175 per
student and includes meals
and a camp shirt. Enrollment
is limited to 20 students.
Details:
Five-week Institute. Hours
are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Knowledge of medical
terminology is a prerequisite.
Accepted students must
complete a program
orientation.
Details:
One-year program. Career
Pathway students must
commit to a weekly schedule.
Placement requirements
are: interview, background
check, TB screening, program
orientation and on-the-job
training.
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Attention
Parents and
Students:
Interested in more
details about the
Student Education
Program? For
registration info,
deadlines and fee info
(when applicable),
call the Volunteer
Services Department,
755-0772.
tips&more
Lifeline
Summer 2010
“One medium artichoke provides
one of the five daily fruit and vegetable
servings recommended by the American Cancer
Society. Add the amazing artichoke to your diet
and enjoy this healthy and delicious choice.”
— Sheri Caprara-Hayes, RD
Nutrition Educator
Artichoke
The
Amazing
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The Amazing Artichoke
This low-calorie
vegetable is an
excellent source
of vitamin C,
potassium,
magnesium
and dietary fiber.
Nutritious and
Nourishing:
Fun and Fanciful:
Legend and Lore:
The antioxidant-rich
artichoke is a superfood that
fights harmful cell-damaging
free radicals in the body and
may reduce the risk of heart
disease, certain cancers and
other chronic diseases. This
low-calorie vegetable is an
excellent source of vitamin C,
potassium, magnesium and
dietary fiber. It has no fat,
cholesterol or trans fat and is
a healthy source of protein.
Tasty in salads and menu
entrees, artichokes are also
a finger food favorite. Steam
it and dip the petal layers in
balsamic vinegar or lemon
juice right down to the sweet
center.
The flavorful globe variety
of the thistlelike plant—a
vegetable choice for hundreds of years—was planted
in Central Coast fields in
the late 19th Century. Salinas
Valley’s Castroville is now
known as the ‘Artichoke
Capital of the World.’
Castroville’s first Artichoke
Queen was none other than
silver-screen star Marilyn
Monroe in 1948.
Source: Ocean Mist Farms
Easy Baked Artichokes
Ingredients
2 large artichokes, rinsed and trimmed
1 whole lemon (cut in halve)
4 cloves of garlic (slivered)
4 tablespoons of olive oil
Sea salt to taste
4 sheets of heavy duty foil wrap
Directions
Source: Adrienne Meier, Ocean Mist Farms
Recipe compliments of Ocean Mist Farms.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Squeeze 1/2 a lemon on the top
of each trimmed artichoke. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil
(allowing oil to go in between artichoke leaves).
Stuff two cloves of slivered garlic between leaves. Sprinkle
with salt and any other herbs such as finely chopped rosemary or
sage. Double wrap each artichoke with 2 layers of heavy duty foil.
Sealing well on top by twisting and pinching foil packets. Place foil
packets in oven and bake. Jumbo to large sized artichokes, bake for
1 hour and 20 minutes; medium sized artichokes, bake for 1 hour.
Remove artichokes from oven. When cool enough to handle,
unwrap and enjoy with additional lemon or scoop out the fuzzy
center of the baked artichoke and use as an edible bowl filled with
your favorite soups, stews or dips.
donations | memorials
These contributions were received on or between 8/1/09-4/30/10 for $50 or more and honor the memory of a friend
or relative. At the same time, these thoughtful gifts make possible improvements in healthcare services at Salinas
Valley Memorial Healthcare System. Such contributions are tax deductible and may be made using the inserted gift
envelope or online at svmhfoundation.org. The bold entry indicates the individual being memorialized followed
by the name of the contributor(s). An * indicates a new donor.
Lawrence Anton Aaroe
Benjamin Wayne Cislini
Mary Aaroe
Andrea “Rusty” Doreen Cochetti
Armandina Aleman
Kevin James Cody
Ms. Kathy D. Aaroe
Ms. Kathy D. Aaroe
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Bousum
Robert “Clark” Alsop
SVMH-Engineering
Stephen and Pamela Brown
Mrs. Judy Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Truman
Mrs. Nancy H. Alsop
Mrs. Ann Batinovich
Minerva “Minnie” Sarmiento
Corda
Ms. Dorothy Jefferson
Kevin Patrick “Curley” Currall
Roy V. Alsop, Jr.
Gus L. Andersen
Anne and Bill Bramers
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Foletta
Bob and Millie House
Sam and Shirley Lavorato
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Molinari
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pearson
*Ms. Mary B. (O’Brien) Schroeder
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Smith
Lena and Susie Stewart
Richard and Gina Uccelli
Ms. Toni Sarmiento
Mrs. Alvina L. Currall
John Curtis, M.D.
Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Foster
Bella Zoe Dakis
Ed and Marie Roberti
Alice Day
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
John Napoleon Derdivanis
James Harold Farr, MD
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Bramers
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Cantor
Pat and Bob Chapman
Theodore H. Cominos
Mrs. Eugene Eldredge
Mrs. Pat J. Garlinger
Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Hibino
Bob and Millie House
Mr. and Mrs. Don S. Ikeda
Jim and Joanne Johnson
Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Kobrinsky
Russ and Irene McCallion
Mrs. Rose Nunes
Dr. and Mrs. Don Rogers
Joe and Diane Rossi
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Storey
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thomsen
How do
I stay on
top of my
health?
If you’re 20 or older—
Emmi Mueller Figueroa
Debbie Folsom and Family
Donald Keith Fleming
Bill and Mary Norman
Jack F. Fourcade
Mrs. June L. Backus
Ms. Carol Lannon
Lombardo & Gilles
Mrs. Susan Merrill
Del Garlinger
William Lowry Backus
Sebastian Michael Balch
Jean “Jeanie” P. Deter
Roy Gianolini
M.D. and Second Floor Staff
James Bassett, Jr.
Sam and Shirley Lavorato
William R. “Bill” Bates
Art and Patti Henry
Ronald C. Beck
Mr. William and Baroness
Marlyne Schoening
Sam and Shirley Lavorato
Mrs. Susan Merrill
Lolita Eleuteria Dovolis
Ms. Olive Bundgard
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Kelly Draper
Garry and Diane Bousum
Mildred June Dudley
Wallace Birmingham
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Bousum
Pierson & Associates Insurance
Services
Marie and Ed Roberti
William Brown
Nancy Erdbacher
Ms. Anna E. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. David Werner
Mrs. Joan Hitchcock
Joanne Taylor-Johnson
Ms. Carol Lannon
Mr. Kenneth Sepersky
Myron “Buck” Francis Chappuis
Andrea (Andy) Fanoe
Mary Catlett
Mrs. Frances Chappuis
Howard K. P. Choi
Mrs. Sandra S. Choi
Anne and Bill Bramers
Robert C. Farr, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Storey
Mrs. Pat J. Garlinger
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gordon
Mrs. Mary L. Borzini
Jim and Paula Guidotti
Joanne Leach Family
Mr. Herman Luchessa
Mr. Allan L. Wiley
Dennis Stevens Gorman
Mrs. Frances Chappuis
John R. Grainger
Ms. Olive Bundgard
Dr. & Mrs. E. Joe Hancock
Don and Lorraine Jacop
Ms. Carol Lannon
Mrs. Susan Merrill
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Robinson
Bret and Rose Scholl
Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Wardwell
Sarah “Sally” W. Grainger
depending on exact age,
gender, risk factors and
general health—your
health exams may include
screenings for cancers of
the thyroid, oral cavity,
skin, lymph nodes,
breast, testes and ovaries.
Beginning at age 50,
both men and women
should have an initial
colonoscopy to check for
colorectal cancers. Your
doctor will recommend
Dr. & Mrs. E. Joe Hancock
a screening schedule
Michael Charles Guidotti
after that.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Guidotti
Herbert Chester Healey, Jr.
Bill and Mary Norman
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Elizabeth “Betty” Bingaman
Hillman
Mr. Allan L. Wiley
Chizuko Iwahiro
Mr. and Mrs. Tetsuo Iwahiro
Toshiko Iizuka Kelley
Mrs. Phyllis E. Holtz
Ms. Connie Lynch
Mrs. Elizabeth Rodgers
Ms. Patricia M. Scott
Mr. George Toole
Derrell Lee Kunnas
Don and Lorraine Jacop
Osteoporosis
and Fractures
About 44 million people
in the U.S.—55 percent of
people age 50 and older—
are at risk for osteoporosis.
Eight million women and
two million men are
thought to already have it
and another 34 million are
at risk.
Each year,
osteoporosis results in
1.5 million fractures—
700,000 are Vertebral
Compression Fractures—
Ann “Annie” Lavorato
density or BMD) is a safe
and quick way to measure
bone strength and predict
Teri Byers and Sons
Richard H. Lindsey
Joanne Leach Family
Thomas Ralph Lipe
Steve and Barbara Coelho
Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Hibino
Mr. Allan L. Wiley
Michelle A. Sgarlato Ludes
Bill and Mary Norman
Laura “Lolly” Fetzer Machado
Keith and Tommye Miller
S A L I N A S
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M E M O R I A L
Ms. Patricia McNamara
Thomas Harley McNamara
Ms. Patricia McNamara
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Mulé
Mildred Wanita Myhre
Hiroshi Nishita
Denny and Arlene Bertelsman
Mrs. Lydia L. Kerns
Ladies Marching Society
Aubrey J. Nunes, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Mill
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Mrs. Debra J. Popma
Marie and Ed Roberti
Hugo and Theresa Scattini
Mrs. Julia Wittmann
Barbara Ching Ottone
Tia Juana Maggini
Ed and Marie Roberti
Mr. August J. Amaral
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lerda
The Charles Ottone Family
Matt Matsumune
Stanley A. Paine, M.D.
Mrs. Fumiko Tanimura
Mrs. Joy P. Paine
Ralph Mazzei
Gertrude “Trudy” Struder
Pedrazzi
Don and Lorraine Jacop
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Stuart and Susan Smith
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Dr. Charles B. MacGlashan, Jr.
Dennis Glenn McDougall
called bone mineral
Dr. & Mrs. William Kennedy
Frank Ledesma, Sr.
osteoporosis develops.
A bone density test (also
Matthew McGuire, MD
Lucy and Beau Mulé
the risk of fracture before
and wrist combined.
Jack and Jackie Armstrong
Mrs. Pat J. Garlinger
Guy W. & Mary (Goglia) Hauck
Kiel and Teresa Hauck
Don and Lorraine Jacop
Stuart and Susan Smith
*Douglas and Marilee Tinker
Sam and Shirley Lavorato
Bill and Mary Norman
Ed and Marie Roberti
Mrs. Karen Antle
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bertelli
The Don Chapin Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Foletta
Frank Gomes and Christine G.
Bellone
Jack and Allene Horsley
Joe and Connie Mazzei
Mrs. Pauline Mazzei
Mr. Ralph Micheletti
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Perkins
Hugo and Dolores Tottino
*Ray Vargas, Inc.
more than those of the hip
Irma Corda McDougall
H E A LT H C A R E
system
Anne and Bill Bramers
Don and Lorraine Jacop
Russ and Irene McCallion
Mr. Allan L. Wiley
Barbara Pierson
Pierson & Associates Insurance
Services
Charles “Chuck” Alan Pittenger
Mrs. Joanne Pittenger
Parmod Prasad
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neumeister
Gilbert A. “Tony” Ramirez
Art and Patti Henry
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kern
Ms. Elizabeth A. Lorenzi
Jeanette E. Reclusado
Michael and Lucia Boggiatto
Boggiatto Produce Inc
Bob and Millie House
Sam and Shirley Lavorato
Dr. J. Anthony Smith
Mary Riveria
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ripley
Winifred Smith
Art and Patti Henry
Manuel “Sam” Anthony Souza, III
Pierson & Associates Insurance
Services
Lena M. Stewart
Joanne Leach Family
Gloria June Struve
Mr. John (Jack) A. Struve
Stephanie Sugar
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gutenberg
Josephine E. Swindle
Don and Wanda Hamilton
Charles Tanimura
Gary and Mayumi Tanimura
J.N. Tanner
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
Bill and Mary Norman
Carmelo Torre
Sea Mist Farms
Hamakichi Uemura
Bob and Arlene Uemura
Miku Uemura
Bob and Arlene Uemura
Abraham C. Urrutia
Dick and Margaret Ripley
Rose Valine
Mr. August J. Amaral
Paul J. Powers and Carlene Powers
Mark Ray Velcoff, M.D.
Mrs. Dolores Velcoff and children
Tim Vitoux’s Mother
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neumeister
Clarence O. “Toots” Vosti
John and Doris Santana
Charlie Walker
Anne and Bill Bramers
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Werner
Mr. and Mrs. David Werner
donations | in honor of
Donors are invited to contribute to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation in honor of an individual or to
mark a special occasion, such as an anniversary or birthday. The bold entry indicated the individual being honored
or the special occasion, followed by the name of the contributor(s). These gifts of $50 or more were received on or
between 8/1/09-4/30/10. An * indicates a new donor.
In honor of Dr. Kumar for his
Kindness and Caring
Mrs. Rita Echenique
Central Coast Allergy
and Asthma
Dr. Laura M. Solorio
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davis
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Leduc
Ms. Betty J. Dion, R.N.
Ms. Sally A. Henning
Sam and Paula Downing
Mr. Bob Lowery’s Birthday
Mrs. Pat J. Garlinger
Mrs. Susan Merrill
Ms. Joanne Nissen
Mr. Nathan J. Olivas’ Birthday
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer’s
Birthday
Thomas Monroe Merrill
to honor “The Life Tom Merrill
Built”
Mr. Mike Rover’s Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson
Ms. Khristine Holterman
Bill and Mary Norman
Mr. Ron Johnson’s Birthday
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
Bill and Mary Norman
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Ms. Joanne Merrill
Mrs. Susan Merrill
Mr. Bill M. Norman’s Birthday
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
Nathan and Jeri Olivas
Mr. Mike Micheletti’s Birthday
Mrs. Maralee Hunsdorfer
donations | contributions
These contributions were received between 8/1/09-4/30/10 for $50 or more. An * indicates a new donor.
Berries and Branches 2009
Sponsors
AECOM Energy
Aladin Properties
American Supply Company
Tom Bengard Ranch, Inc.
Blazer Wilkinson, LLC.
The Burch Group
California Rodeo Salinas
Janice Caprara
Central Coast Visiting Nurses
Association
The Don Chapin Co., Inc.
Church Brothers, LLC.
Cinderella Carpet
Credit Consulting Services, Inc.
D’Arrigo Bros. of California
Doctors on Duty
Jim and Karen Fanoe
Gan & Associates
Healthcare for Women
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
House Properties
IC Engineering
Kleinfelder West
KMD
Lombardo & Gilles
Mann Packing Co., Inc.
JM Electric
John Martin & Associates
Mazzetti, Nash Lipsey Burch
John and Bonnie Molinari
Moss Adams, LLP.
Otis Elevator
Ottone, Leach, Olsen & Ray LLP.
Peninsula Business Interiors
Michael Profumo
Monterey Bay Service, Inc.
Quinn Company
Rabobank
RBF Consulting
Rossi Brothers
Salinas Steel Builders, Inc.
Salinas Surgery Center
San Jose Construction
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Salinas Valley Memorial
Healthcare System
Taylor Farms California, Inc.
Val’s Plumbing
Veritas Wealth Advisors, LLC.
Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects, LLP.
Berries and Branches 2009
In-kind donors
Andy Matsui
Artistic HangUps
Bart Walker
Bills Wheel’s
Blackstone Winery
Charlie Sammut
Christopher Mills
Christopher Paul Winery,
Christopher Mills and Paul Johnson
Connie Fields
Element’s Day Spa
Fleurs du Soleil
Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery
John and Jennifer Bramers
Julie Campbell
Le Mistal Vineyard
Marilyn Remark Winery
Mark Tamagni
Matt Eaton
Norm and Rin Nelson
Oyster Trading Company
Paul Johnson
Pessagno Winery
Puma Road
Rancho Cielo
Rodney Hunter
Rooms in Bloom
Star Market
Steve and Nonie Greenfield and
Beachnest Vacation Rentals
Sunset Center
SVMHS Engineering
SVMHS Environmental Services
SVMHS Nutritional Services
SVMHS Security
SVMHS Service League
The Culinary Center of Monterey
Ventana Vineyards
Waste Management Services
Berries and Branches 2009
Designers
Azzopardi Home:
La Belle Epoque
Clementine’s
Pacific Grove Floral
Bokay Nursery
Across the Prairie
B & J Designs
Debbie Meeks
Maria Anderson
Room for Dessert
Swenson & Silacci Flowers
Tann Home:
Rooms in Bloom
Roxanne Storm
Swenson & Silacci Flowers
Unlimited Events
A Cake or 2
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What you need to
know about Diabetes
Health experts agree
that diabetes, Type 2
in particular, is an
outright epidemic—
it’s estimated that
20.8 million people
in the U.S.
have diabetes,
and that one-third
don’t yet know it.
Chateau Coralini:
Flower Magik
Out of Africa Bungalow:
MY Designs
Diamonds and Rust
Jennifer and John Bramers
Connie Fields
One of the biggest
challenges with diabetes
is that it significantly
increases the risk
for developing a host of
other conditions—
cardiovascular and heart
disease, kidney failure,
poor circulation that
can lead to wounds
that won’t heal,
even amputation,
loss of vision and
other health problems.
Une Soir En Afrique:
Kathy Baker Slipcovers
Cindy Hattersley Design
Pat Huber Fine Art
Bokay Nursery
Building Fund
Aladin Properties
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Alvarez
Mr. and Mrs. Mike V. Antle
Mr. and Mrs. Marion T. Barich
Mr. Donald G. Bergam
Pamela and Michael Bless
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom
Church Brothers, LLC
Cislini Fund
John Weston Curtis, M.D. (Estate of)
EGL Currie Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James Erickson
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel S. Errea
Mrs. Tena Farr
Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Faylor
Mrs. Virginia Frassetto
John and Judy Gong
Harden Foundation
The Haynes Charitable Foundation
Mrs. Jessica Hilburn
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hogan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Honnors
Mrs. Jean Hontalas
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson
A W Johnson And Son
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones
Kasavan Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Katsuda
Mr. Brent R. Kemp
Dr. & Mrs. William Kennedy
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Lanini
The good news is that
you can manage it
with wise food choices,
exercise, weight loss,
medications and
maintaining blood
pressure and cholesterol
at appropriate levels.
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Caprara Home:
Swenson & Silacci
McShane’s Nursery and Landscape
Supply
Signature Design Group
Gift on the Go
Richard McDonald, Dawson Cole
Fine Art
Designs for Charity
Roxanne Storm
Beverly’s Fabrics Floral Designer
Kim McDonald
Schubert Nursery, Inc.
Patisserie Bakery
In Style Furnishings
At the Heart of the Matter
Zandra Kelly Designs
system
Paul Lapidus & Lindasue Marshall
Laureate Iota Eta
Ms. Joy Law
The Honorable and Mrs. E. Jim Leach
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Leong
Ms. Annie J. McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Charley McGraw, Jr.
Mrs. Jeanne M. Mercurio
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Meyer
Robert and Ruth Mills
Mr. Tom Nunes, Sr.
Old Capitol Mortgage
Richard Murray Associates Landscape
Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Orradre
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Orradre
Dr. David H. Perrott
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Phalan
Pierson & Associates Insurance
Services
James and Rebecca Pullen
Dr. Allen Radner
Bill and Marlene Ramsey
Mr. Richard R. Rathbun
Mrs. Jill Ray
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Russell
Mrs. Mae Sakasegawa
Mrs. Yoshiko Santell
Ms. Joann Savoy
Mrs. Lucille M. Scattini
Mrs. Virginia Shannon
Mrs. Bernice Silveira
Ms. Nancy Soto
Mrs. Virginia W. Srsen
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Storm
SVMHS
SVMHS-Engineering
SVMHS-Security Department
Tom’s Monterey Auto Repair
The Tottino Family
Mrs. Julia M. Viarengo
Gary and Joan Vincenz
Walker Equipment
Mr. Lihjen C. Wang
Kenneth and Eileen Whitson
Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Wilson
Cherry’s Jubilee 2009 Sponsors
Abramson, Church & Stave, LLP.
Alvarez Truck Brokers, Inc.
American Supply Company
Ausonio Construction
Blazer Wilkinson, LLC
Bogard Construction
Boggiatto Produce, Inc.
BT Commercial Real Estate
California Water Service
Joe Carlon & Associates
The Don Chapin Company, Inc.
Central Coast Cardiology
Cinderella Carpets
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of California
Couch Distributing Company, Inc.
Credit Consulting Service, Inc.
DMC Construction, Inc.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Elmer’s Auto Parts
donations | contributions
First National Bank of
Central California
Gan and Associates
Jim Gattis Investments
Gold Coast Tattoo
Kaplan, McLaughlin Diaz
Harrod Homes
Harrod & Sons
Hertz Equipment Rental
Hyatt Regency Monterey
Marina Motorsports, Inc.
McDonalds #22416
Mission Linen Supply
OMG Media Group
Pacific International Marketing, Inc.
Parking Company of America Pierson & Associates Insurance
Services
Rabobank
Ranz Produce Co.
Red Blossom Farms
RBF Consulting Monterey Bay
Salinas Steel Builders, Inc.
Salinas Surgery Center
Salinas Valley Builders Exchange
Sam Linder, Inc.
SJ Ferrante Builders
Stahl Companies
Star Market
SVMHS
T & T Enterprises, LP
Taylor Farms California, Inc.
Unlimited Events
Vantage Eye Center
Vegetable Growers Supply Co.
Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects, LLP
In-kind Sponsors
American Medical Response (AMR)
Cannery Row Company
Coastal Tractor
Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway
Sports Car Racing Assocation of
Monterey Peninsula
Sierra Meat Company
Skip Barber Driving School
Ventana Vineyards
Media Sponsors
Clear Channel
KOCN 105.1 FM
KION 1460
Coastal TV Network
Comcast
HANK - KKHK (Mapleton)
KIDD Oldies 630
KION/KCBA
KNRY AM 1240
KRKC-AM
The Monterey County Herald
Radio Campesina
The Salinas Californian
South County Newspapers
Wolfhouse Radio Group
KRAY
KMJV
KEXA/KTGE
Children’s Miracle Network
Seiji and Vivian Aizawa
Ms. Dorothy E. Blakeman
Central Coast Federal Credit Union
Mrs. Frances Chappuis
CO-OP Financial Services
Combined Federal Campaign of
Monterey Co.
Costco Wholesale
Credit Unions for Kids
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Dawes
Mrs. Roberta A. DeLaSantos
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Mrs. Dolores Giovanetti
Ms. Wendy D. Haynes
IHOP Corp.
Ms. Diane Jensen
Mr. Todd Knapp
Ms. Vanessa L. Lockard
Lombardo & Gilles
Lugo’s Towing
Marriott International, Inc.
McCormick and Co Inc
MicroSoft Corporation
Mr. Tony M. Palma
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Zoila, Thomas and Sharilyn Payne
Ms. Gina M. Ramirez
Alejandro Ramirez Farms
Remax International
Rite-Aid Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sammut
Mr. and Mrs. William Shumway, Jr.
Stax
SVMHS - Parking
SVMHS-Coffee Shop tips
SVMHS-Nutrition Services Dept.
USA Gymnastics
Mr. Socorro R. Uy
Valero Energy Corp.
Villeroy & Boch
Wal-Mart
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ms. Anna Jane Davis
Ms. Frances Lum
Bartley and Wendy Walker
Endowment Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harrell
Gala 2010 Sponsors
Platinum Corporate Sponsor:
KMD Architects
Corporate Sponsors:
AECOM Energy
Cypress Healthcare Partners, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Downing
Lombardo & Gilles
Ottone, Leach, Olsen & Ray, LLP
Rabobank
Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc.
SVMHS Service League
Taylor Farms California Inc.
Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects, LLP
Gala Sponsors:
John F. Martin Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan J. Olivas
Stahl Companies
The Stinnett Group
Vantage Eye Center
Gala 2010 In-kind donations
Sue & Jeff Gilles
Sam & Paula Downing
Karen & Jim Fanoe
Don & Barbara Chapin
Favorite Bay Lodge
Carol Lannon
Robert Williams, Sak’s 5th Avenue
Richard Windsor, Sisley Cosmetics
Emmanuel Noel, Emmanuel Salon
& Day Spa
Samuel & Linda Persall
Don Gibbons, Portobello’s
Eating out
doesn’t have
to mean
overeating
Health Career Education
Program Support Endowment
Sample these tips next time
you’re dining out:
Heart and Sole Race
1.Choose beverages like
water, fat-free or low-fat milk
or unsweetened tea and other
drinks without added sugar.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks
SVMHS-Service League
Salinas Surgery Center
Heart Program
Aurum Consulting Engineers
Monterey Bay Inc
Ms. Betty L. Gularte
Mr. Robert A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nigro
Capt. Ian Young
2. Have your sandwich on
whole grain bread.
3. Start with a crunchy, veggiefull salad, with dressing on the
side of course.
Hospital 2013 Building Fund
4. Opt for entrees that feature
vegetables like a stir-fry, kebob or pasta.
L. M. Tynan Emergency
Department Capital Campaign
5. Stick with steamed, grilled
or broiled dishes rather than
fried or sautéed.
Level III Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit
6. Order small or medium
sizes for entrée, sides and
beverages.
Ms. Sharron L. Ashford
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Downing
Ray and Lillian Gularte
Dr. & Mrs. James Stubblefield
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Church
Church Brothers, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Downing
Sally Hughes Church Foundation
Ottone, Leach, Olsen & Ray, LLP
SVMHS-Service League
Taylor Farms California, Inc.
Mark Velcoff, M.D.
Asthma Day Camp
Ms. Ruth P. Andrews
SVMH-Service League
7. Avoid “all-you-can-eat”
buffets. When a buffet is
the best option, use a small
plate, making portion size
more obvious.
8. Set your fork down and
enjoy the conversation at
the table. By eating slow,
you’ll know when you’re full.
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Nancy Ausonio Mammography
Center at SVMHS
Mrs. Nancy B. Ausonio
SVMHS-Service League
Planned Giving Society
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Alvarez
Ms. Nancy L. Bowker
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Cantor
Mrs. Patricia Tynan Chapman
Bob and Gloria Clinton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Daley
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Downing
Stuart and Willna DuFour
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Eldredge
Ms. Marsha A. Frazier
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Gallup
Mr. Homer M. Hayward
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Hershey
Mr. & Mrs. Robert House
Mrs. Joanne Taylor Johnson
Mrs. Bebe L. Joos
Dr. and Mrs. William Kennedy
Ms. Carol Lannon
Ms. Helen Lindley
Ms. Elizabeth A. Lorenzi
Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. MacGlashan, Jr.
Patty and Larry McCoy
Ms. Joanne Merrill
Tom and Susan Merrill
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Micheletti
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon D. Netzly
Bill and Irene Neumeister
Mr. and Mrs. Bud A. Pierson, CLU
Randy and Cyndy Pierson
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Pope
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pryor
Ms. Stephanie Sloan
Mrs. Mary Blanche Stucky
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Van Horne
Mr. and Mrs. G. Nick Ventimiglia
The next time you visit
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital,
take a break at Starbucks.
Service League Past Presidents
Endowment Fund
SVMHS-Service League
Sporting Clay Shoot 2009
Mr. John Andrus
Mr. Kurt Andrus
Mr. Brian Atchley
Mr. Claude Bastianelli
Mr. Victor “Chip” Bogard, III
Mr. Tansy Bowermaster
Mr. Bradly D. Carrott
Mr. Jorge Casarez
Mr. Luis Castellanos
Mr. Steven Dawes
Mr. Samuel W. Downing
Mr. Brian S. Ensley
Mr. Thomas Ensley
Ms. Cat Fry
Mr. James Gilbertson
Mr. Ryan Griffith
Mr. Scott L. Haddock
Mr. Mike Handley
Mr. Neil Hayes
Mrs. Sheri Hayes
Mr. Tim Hayes
Mr. Jeff Huebner
Hunter’s Supply
Mr. Jason Kattler
Mr. David Kidd
Mr. Russell Lindow
Mr. Raymond K. Long
Mr. John Meyer
Mr. Andy Murphy
Mr. Eric Murphy
Mr. Jeff Pluta
Mr. Matt Plymil
Mr. Diego Rocamora
Mrs. Brittany Schicketanz
Mr. Victor Schicketanz
Mr. Dale Self
Mr. Mike Silva
Mr. Pat Stafford
Mr. Arba Stinnett
Sturdy Oil Co
Mr. Brian Thure
Mr. John Tincher
Mr. Michael Van Valkenburgh
Mr. John Wagner
Mr. Adam Woods
Unrestricted Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sugar
We’re located just inside
the hospital’s main entrance
and we’re open daily from
6:00 a.m. to midnight.
450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas
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Tom Merrill Lobby
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital’s new permanent
entrance will be named the Tom Merrill Lobby to honor the
local agricultural leader. It replaces the existing entrance and
will be located in the Harden Memorial Heart Center. The
new entrance, which is part of the hospital’s seismic retrofit
project, is scheduled to open later this year.
The new lobby recognizes Tom Merrill, a grower and
shipper of fresh produce, who was a leader in the industry
and in Salinas Valley. His father, T.R. Merrill, was a champion
of the hospital in the early planning stages in the 1940s. Tom
Merrill carried on the family tradition. He served as President
and Chairman of the Salinas Valley Memorial Foundation
Board of Governors in the 1980s.
His wife Susan, a member of the Foundation Board,
has donated significant resources, time and energy to the
Foundation in his memory and to bring excellent health care
to Salinas Valley residents.
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daVinci Surgical System
Foundation Plays Key Role
in Hospital Updates
John Meyer, Senior Administrative Director of the Salinas Memorial Valley Foundation, is confident the Foundation will
meet its $3 million fundraising campaign
to support the Salinas Memorial Hospital’s
seismic retrofit project.
Among the $2.3 million raised to date
is a major gift of $500,000 from the Harden
Foundation for an expanded surgery room
to house the daVinci robotic equipment. The
daVinci Surgical System—acquired by the
hospital in 2009—is a breakthrough in surgical technology that allows minimally
invasive surgical procedures.
Contributions to the Foundation’s
capital campaign assist the hospital with
construction costs for the hospital’s seismic
retrofit project. Meyer says, “Our donors
are advocates of excellent health care and
have responded with gifts of all sizes as
well as continuing to support our annual
fundraising events.”
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation • P.O. Box 4760, Salinas, CA 93912 • (831) 759-1880