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1 FALL I Freedom From Distressing Pelvic Floor Conditions 8 I Expert Care for Complicated Pregnancies Sisters Tackle Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment Together PAGE 6

2 NEW & NOTEWORTHY A GREAT PLACE TO WORK For the 17th year in a row, Holy Cross Health has been awarded a Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, making Holy Cross Health the only health care provider in Maryland to achieve this distinction every year since Holy Cross Health also won the Seal of Approval in the following areas: Health & Wellness (ninth year in a row), EcoLeadership (eighth year in a row), and Diversity (fifth year in a row). Holy Cross Health s workforce has grown to more than 4,200 employees. The annual Holy Cross Health Gala will be held on Saturday, October 22, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Join us for a special evening featuring a reception with a silent auction, dinner and dancing to honor our historic expansion of health care services and to support improving the health of our communities. For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, contact Bethany Fox at or visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Gala. MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING IN GERMANTOWN The Medical Office Building at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital provides outpatient medical services to the community from tenants such as The Blue Door Pharmacy, in partnership with Holy Cross Health; Capital Women s Care; Community Radiology Associates Women s Imaging Center at Germantown; Evolution Oral Surgery; LabCorp; Metropolitan Women s Group; Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates; and SmartPain Management. The facility is located on the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College. 2 Holy Cross Health Today

3 NEXUS MONTGOMERY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Six Montgomery County hospitals, including Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, will receive $7.6 million from the state to implement or expand initiatives that will improve the health status of those most at risk of avoidable hospital use. Nexus Montgomery Regional Partnership, a unified effort to share programs among hospital systems, is unprecedented and moves our community into a new era in terms of addressing population health. To learn more, visit HolyCrossHealth.org. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) ENROLLMENT Open enrollment for 2017 ACA begins Nov. 1. Now is the time to find out about coverage for yourself and your family. Join us for an ACA informational session on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Holy Cross Health Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Registration is required. Call to register. Additionally, Holy Cross Health will host two on-site ACA enrollment events. Informational tables about ACA enrollment will be located on Montgomery College campuses throughout November and December. Visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call for more information. INTRODUCING HOLY CROSS HEALTH S NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO NORVELL V. COOTS, MD On Monday, August 1, Norvell V. Coots, MD, joined Holy Cross Health as our new president and chief executive officer. Holy Cross Health s mission and values are closely aligned with my own, especially in terms of shared commitments to excellence, service in all its dimensions, innovation, teamwork and community benefit, says Dr. Coots, the sixth leader in the organization s 53-year history. Retired Brigadier General Norvell V. Coots, MD, former Commanding General and CEO of Regional Health Command Europe, and Command Surgeon, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, has more than 20 years executive experience in all aspects of health care management and medical administration. CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY As Holy Cross Health moves forward in this new chapter of its history, it is important to remember and acknowledge our legacy of trust within our community. The Sisters of the Holy Cross opened Holy Cross Hospital in 1963 and began a long tradition of meeting community needs and improving the health of all those we serve, especially the poor and vulnerable. Today, Holy Cross is a comprehensive system of connected hospitals, health centers, primary care sites, and community outreach and education programs for residents in Montgomery and Prince George s counties and our mission to be the most trusted provider of health care services for all in our area still rings true. Kevin Sexton, president and CEO of Holy Cross Health from 1998 to 2016, positioned Holy Cross well for the future as a sustainable health system that will be able to continue to be there for everyone who needs it. Mr. Sexton leaves a legacy of success in providing the highest quality of care to our patients, delivering the greatest benefit to our community, performing well fiscally, and engaging and retaining an exceptional work force. While the president and CEO at Holy Cross Health has changed, our commitment to improve the health of individuals and families across the region remains steadfast. HolyCrossHealth.org 3

4 BREAKING THE SILENCE Freedom from Distressing Pelvic Floor Conditions For seven years, I suffered from urinary incontinence before I finally told my doctor. I was too self-conscious to tell anyone what I was going through even my husband or my friends. I wish I had gotten help sooner. Now, I feel like a new person. Irene*, 67-year-old pelvic floor surgery patient Your age and race are irrelevant. So is whether or not you have had children. Pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, pain and pressure can affect any woman by limiting her quality of life. And the worst thing you can do is to stay silent. Believe it or not, pelvic floor conditions are very common, and yet, women who suffer from them generally don t talk about it, says Anita Pillai-Allen, MD, Urogynecology, A PIONEER IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYN SURGERY Holy Cross Hospital has garnered recognition for clinical quality, designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG ) by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, as well as the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). That same excellence in surgical expertise and professional care is also available at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. 4 Holy Cross Health Today *The patient s name and woman s image have been altered for privacy.

5 Holy Cross Hospital. If they did, they would find they are far from alone. Pelvic floor conditions occur when muscles and ligaments that support the pelvic organs become weakened and lose their elasticity. As a result, the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum can slip, or prolapse, from their normal position causing urinary or fecal incontinence, difficulty in passing urine, or a feeling of pressure in the pelvic area. Many factors, including repetitive heavy lifting, chronic constipation, pregnancy, vaginal childbirth, obesity and atrophy of pelvic tissues during menopause can contribute to pelvic organ prolapse, says Kathleen Sterling, MD, Urology, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. Fortunately, there are effective treatments for pelvic floor disorders including pelvic floor physical therapy, medication, a pessary (plastic support device) and surgery. And, the time to seek treatment is when your condition begins to affect your quality of life such as when you are avoiding exercise or social engagements. IRENE S PATH TO NEWFOUND HEALTH Irene s story is typical. For years, she silently dealt with an almost constant urge to urinate. Before leaving home, she would calculate when to stop drinking liquids. Anxiety about having to go to the bathroom governed how she planned her day. Then, her symptoms worsened, and she started feeling pressure and bulging in her vagina. The feeling of urgency and pressure was now complicated by obstruction and inability to urinate, resulting in urinary tract infections. By finally telling her primary care physician about her symptoms, Irene s journey to freedom from her ailments began. Holy Cross physicians, Ellen Goldmark, MD, Urology, and Shobha Sikka, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a specialty in urogynecology (L-R) Ellen Goldmark, MD; Rami Makhoul, MD; Anita Pillai-Allen, MD; Shobha Sikka, MD; Kathleen Sterling, MD. and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, determined that Irene had severe vaginal wall prolapse. This diagnosis meant the bladder and rectum were displaced, causing urinary frequency and urgency. Irene underwent robotic surgery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital where I performed a minimally invasive procedure called sacrocolpopexy to reconstruct and repair the damaged tissues and correct the prolapse, explains Dr. Sikka. Sacrocolpopexy is considered the gold standard to correct severe vaginal and uterine prolapse. During the same surgery, I inserted a bladder sling to restore Irene s urinary functioning and prevent future incontinence, says Dr. Goldmark. Minimally invasive surgery means less pain and faster recovery. Most patients are able to go home the day after surgery. ASK THE DOCTOR LECTURE HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL Pelvic floor disorders that include fecal incontinence may also require additional expertise, says Rami Makhoul, MD, Colorectal Surgery, Holy Cross Health. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help women get the right treatment for their individual circumstances. While there is no place like home, especially when recovering from surgery, both Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital offer patients the comfort of a private room. After years of silent suffering, Irene now has her active lifestyle back. I recently traveled to Italy, where I completely enjoyed walking for hours, so grateful to feel free and healthy again, she says. To watch a short video about surgical services at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/hcghsurgery. NAVIGATING UROLOGIC AND GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH ISSUES Tuesday, Sept. 27 / 6:30 to 7:30 pm / Holy Cross Germantown Hospital A panel of women s health experts discusses issues that may be impacting your quality of life, such as incontinence, abnormal bleeding, fibroids and other gynecologic concerns. Panelists include: Courtney Levenson, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Rami Makhoul, MD, Colorectal Surgery; and Shobha Sikka, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Bring your questions to be answered by our physicians during a Q&A, or submit them online when you register in advance. Light refreshments will be served. To register, visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call HolyCrossHealth.org 5

6 Sisters Tackle Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment Together A double mastectomy is a difficult choice for any woman to make but sisters Katie Creely and Jennifer Howard say the decision for each of them to undergo breast surgery and reconstruction was made easier with compassionate counseling and their shared confidence in the expertise of the Holy Cross breast care team. Katie, now 39, was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 2014, after finding a suspicious lump and being referred to Eric Oristian, MD, medical director, Breast Center, Holy Cross Hospital. Because of her family history (a paternal aunt developed breast cancer, twice), Dr. Oristian advised her to undergo genetic testing before her personalized treatment plan was created. Katie was found to be positive for the BRCA1 genetic mutation, which predisposes her to greater risk of breast and ovarian cancer. With that knowledge and the support of her husband Tom, she chose to treat her cancer at Holy Cross with the most aggressive treatment available: a double mastectomy followed by chemotherapy. Her sister Jennifer also decided to take the genetic test, although she was only 34 years old at the time and had not had any abnormal mammograms or screening results. When Jennifer tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation as well, she and her husband Brett discussed their options with Dr. Oristian and decided on a prophylactic (preventive) double Eric Oristian, MD Ali Al-Attar, MD mastectomy with breast reconstruction. There was more than an 80 percent chance I would get breast cancer at some point, most likely while I was young, says Jennifer. We want to have a family, and enjoy that time, and not be constantly scared about breast cancer, so we decided that despite losing the ability to breastfeed, our family s overall health was worth that trade-off. Both Katie and Jennifer are grateful to Dr. Oristian and their reconstructive surgeon on the breast care team, Ali Al-Attar, MD, Plastic Surgery, for working with them and their families in scheduling treatment and surgery. In fact, the sisters were able to have the second phase of their breast reconstruction surgery on the same day. It was incredible to be able to go through this difficult time with my sister, says Katie. I felt like everyone was trying to make things easier for us, and worked together to get to know us and our families, and what we needed. FREE BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS To register, visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call BREAST HEALTH SYMPOSIUM Saturday, Oct. 1 / 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holy Cross Hospital Join Holy Cross Health s Community and Minority Outreach department and the African Women s Cancer Awareness Association for an educational symposium, focusing on breast health education, new technologies, clinical trials and survivorship. Hear dynamic presenters and visit informative exhibitors. Registration required. Refreshments and lunch provided. BREAST HEALTH & DISEASE Tuesday, Oct. 25 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Learn about the importance of maintaining breast health, screening mammography recommendations, and the latest breast cancer news and treatments. Panelists include: Ali Al-Attar, MD, Plastic Surgery; George Conrad, MD, General Surgery; Ram Trehan, MD, Oncology; and Mary McCarthy, Oncology Services, nurse navigator. Bring your questions to be answered by our panel during a robust Q&A, or submit them online when you register in advance. Light refreshments served. 6 Holy Cross Health Today

7 The teamwork at Holy Cross is amazing. I felt like all of my doctors worked together regularly and were collaborating for my best care. It is comforting to know they communicated well not only with me and my sister, but with one another throughout the process. KATIE CREELY Katie Creely (right) with her sister, Jennifer AWARD-WINNING CANCER CARE Multidisciplinary teamwork, personalized care and advanced technology, bolstered by the highest clinical standards, are the hallmarks of the Holy Cross Breast Center, according to Dr. Oristian. Holy Cross has more than 20 highlytrained specialists working closely across multiple disciplines to provide state-of-the-art cancer care, he says. The breast oncology nurse navigator helps patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and serves as an advocate, educator and guide through the cancer experience. The Breast Center at Holy Cross Hospital was the first breast center in Montgomery County to be certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons (NAPBC). It also is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL The breast program at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is being modeled after the successful Holy Cross Hospital program. Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is a beautiful, cutting edge facility and providing the level of cancer care we already offer at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring to residents in upper Montgomery County is an enormous benefit to the community, explains Dr. Al-Attar. For more information about Holy Cross Health s breast care, call the oncology nurse navigator at or visit HolyCrossHealth.org. HolyCrossHealth.org 7

8 EXPERT CARE FOR COMPLICATED PREGNANCIES LIKE DESMA S I was in a beautiful private delivery suite at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and the care team was excellent, says Desma, shown here with daughters Alyssah and Alaiviah. Four years ago, New Yorkers Desma and Moses Nesmith and their now 6-year-old daughter Alaiviah embarked on a new journey. They picked up their lives and moved south to Montgomery County and to exciting opportunities for their family. Moses made great strides in his banking career. Desma was working as a nursing assistant and on her master s degree in health administration. Best of all, by mid-2015 they were expecting their second child. Halfway through the pregnancy, Desma experienced unexpected complications, and when premature labor sent her to Holy Cross Hospital s emergency room more than once, Aliya Poshni, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, was at her side. Desma was beginning to dilate long before she should, Dr. Poshni explains. My goal was to delay delivery for as long as possible. So I put Desma on bed rest weeks before her due date. We were nervous, but I felt so confident about my doctors and I was looking forward to giving birth close to home at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Desma says. Desma had also developed high Eric M. Ashkin, MD blood pressure and needed to have a scheduled delivery. A few days before Christmas, Desma and Moses arrived at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. I was in a beautiful private delivery suite, and the care team was excellent, she says. Desma gave birth to a healthy baby girl. A few days later, mom and baby Aliya Poshni, MD Alyssah came home and a happy big sister and a relieved Dad celebrated an extra special Christmas together. Holy Cross Hospital delivers more babies and cares for more newborns with complex medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland or the District of Columbia, says Eric M. Ashkin, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and vice president of V. Ashok Rangnath, MD the Medical Staff, Holy Cross Hospital. The same quality of maternity services available at Holy Cross Hospital is also found at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, expanding access to the outstanding maternity commitment, skill and expertise for which Holy Cross is known, says V. Ashok Rangnath, MD, chairman, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. The Neonatal Unit at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is able to care for babies who are born two months early or who require being on a ventilator for less than 24 hours a day. If a newborn requires more intensive care after the first 24 hours following birth, parents may transfer their baby to Holy Cross Hospital s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides more complex, high-risk newborn care than any other hospital in Maryland or the District of Columbia. 8 To find an OB/GYN who practices at Holy Cross Hospital or Holy Cross Germantown Hospital or to view a short video tour of maternity services at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call Holy Cross Health Today

9 TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH Holy Cross Senior Source Classes More Classes Are Available Online at HolyCrossHealth.org. Holy Cross Senior Source in partnership with the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Md.; the Maryland Department of Aging; and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services offers health education and wellness classes, health screenings and intellectually stimulating programs and events for people age 55+. For additional classes, more information or to register, call or visit HolyCrossHealth.org. Class dates, instructors and fees are subject to change. Locations: Classes and events are at the following locations, unless otherwise noted. H Holy Cross Hospital Holy Cross Health Education Center 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. For parking information and fees, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/parking. u Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Observation Dr., Germantown. Parking is free. s Holy Cross Resource Center 9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring n Holy Cross Senior Source 8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring Free Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE FREE Thursdays, Noon to 2 p.m. (no screening Nov. 24) / Walk-ins are welcome. MEDICATION REVIEW FREE Friday, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18 or Dec. 16 / Noon to 1 p.m. / Location: u (registration not required) Wednesday, Oct. 5 or Nov. 30 (by appointment only) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Bring in your medications and consult a Holy Cross Health pharmacist about drug interactions, proper dosing and side effects. MEMORY SCREENING FREE Tuesday, Sept. 27 or Nov a.m. to Noon / A trained professional provides memory screening, answers questions about memory loss and discusses community resources. Creative Arts ACRYLIC ARTS Fridays, Sept Oct. 7 / $10 Noon to 1 p.m. / Find your inner Rembrandt. Create your own masterpieces. SPECIAL EVENTS SENIOR SOURCE ANNIVERSARY Friday, Sept. 2 / 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Join us for a plethora of dance demos. Call for the demo class schedule and to register. HEALTHY YOU CHALLENGE Sept. 6, 20, 28 & Oct. 4 / 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. / Location: u Like a good challenge? Come join us in this four-part series to learn more about fitness, nutrition and healthy cooking, all to improve health outcomes. Pre- and post-measurements will be taken to determine body changes, with a celebration at the conclusion for accepting this challenge to become a healthier you. Registration required. FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY Thursday, Sept. 22 / 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Join us at Holy Cross Senior Source for falls prevention screenings and education. Call to schedule an appointment. 10TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SURVIVORSHIP Sunday, Sept. 25 / 3 to 5 p.m. / Location: H A survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer, from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. Join us for inspiring stories as we support this strong community and the people who care for them. Enjoy live entertainment and refreshments. Register by Friday, Sept. 9, at HolyCrossHealth.org/ Survivor, or by calling ACTIVE AGING WEEK Sept / 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Come to Holy Cross Senior Source for a tour. Try a Senior Fit or Better Bones demo class. Call for a schedule. JOINTS: REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS Tuesday, Oct. 11 or Dec. 13 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. / Location: u Learn about the risks and benefits of various treatment options for joint tears and fractures, including joint replacement. Our panel of orthopedic experts includes: Ricardo Cook, MD; Christopher Farrell, MD; Douglas Murphy, MD; and Gabriel Petruccelli, MD. Bring your questions to be answered by our physicians during a robust Q&A, or submit them online when you register in advance. Light refreshments served. HolyCrossHealth.org 9

10 COFFEE & CRAFTS CLUB Mondays, Sept Dec. 19 / $10 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Join this established group to knit, crochet, quilt, embroider and cross stitch. WORLD OF ART FREE Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m. / (register for each class individually) l Oct. 17: Munch and the Scream: An Overview of His Greatest Works l Dec. 19: Beauty and Struggle, Jacob Lawrence s Migration Series Contemporary Issues AARP SMART DRIVER PROGRAM Wednesday, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 or Dec a.m. to 3:30 p.m. / AARP members: $15 / Nonmembers: $20 Drivers 50 and older sharpen driving skills and develop new techniques. AARP S WE NEED TO TALK FREE Fridays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. / This three-week class guides families in determining when it s time for loved ones to hang up the car keys. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP FREE Wednesdays, Sept. 28; Oct. 5 & 26; Nov. 9 & 30; Dec. 14 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. / Join us for a lively exchange of ideas on a variety of national and international issues. HOLIDAY SAFETY FREE Thursday, Nov. 3 Noon to 1:30 p.m. / Learn valuable tips to keep you safe during the holiday season. Chronic Disease Prevention & Management DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Mondays, Sept Oct. 3, Oct Nov. 7, Nov Dec. 5 1 to 4 p.m. / or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. / Location: s A four-week class series to help you self-manage diabetes on a daily basis taught by a registered nurse. Physician referral required. Covered by many insurance plans. To register, call NEXT STEP FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM FALLS RISK ASSESSMENT Wednesday, Sept. 21 / 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. / State-of-the-art Biodex/BioSway Balance System and gait and balance testing determine your personal falls risk. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. MATTER OF BALANCE Mondays, Sept Oct. 31 / 2 to 4 p.m. / Location: u Tuesdays, Sept Nov. 1 / 1 to 3 p.m. / Are you worried about falls or near-falls? Learn how to reduce your risk for falls and increase strength and balance in this eight-class series. UPRIGHT! BALANCE TRAINING Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 5 - Dec :45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. / Sensory training and exercises are used to increase skills for balance maintenance. Learn how to prevent and manage falls. Prerequisite: must have received a recent falls risk assessment at Holy Cross Senior Source. DIABETES PREVENTION FREE Wednesdays, starting Sept a.m. to 1 p.m. / Wednesdays, starting Sept to 9 p.m. / Location: H Saturdays, starting Sept a.m. to Noon / Location: u This one-year lifestyle modification program offers nutritional guidance, exercise sessions and support to help prevent or delay diabetes onset. You may be eligible to attend if your body mass index is 24 or higher (22 if Asian), a blood test within the last year indicated pre-diabetes or you have a history of diabetes. JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASS FREE Mondays, Sept. 12 & 19, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 4 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19 2 to 4 p.m. / Location: H Wednesdays, Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 2 & 16, Dec. 7 & a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Location: u Learn what to expect before, during and after surgery. MEDITATION CLUB Wednesdays, Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12 & 26, Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7 & 21 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / $10/month (register month by month) Explore meditation to benefit specific areas of well-being, such as physical health, pain relief, emotional wellness, creativity, communication and relationships. MEMORY ACADEMY Mondays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 / $25 10 a.m. to Noon / Location: u Fridays, Nov Dec. 9 / $25 10 a.m. to Noon / This five-week program developed by the UCLA Center on Aging teaches practical techniques for enhancing memory ability. Program is not intended for those with Alzheimer s disease. Movement & Bodyworks Classes USE THESE SYMBOLS TO FIND A CLASS FOR YOUR FITNESS LEVEL: Easy _ Moderate t Challenging v BABY BOOMER BOOGIE t Fridays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. / $10 l Session I: Sept Oct. 21 l Session II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 A creative cardio workout to music that will make you want to dance. BALLET GOLD t Classes meet Tuesdays or Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m. / $10 per multi-week session. Call for dates. Ever dream of being a ballet dancer? This class is for you. This beginner s ballet class will give you a great, well-rounded workout at a special price. 10 Holy Cross Health Today

11 BETTER BONES FREE t Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Maintain bone density while improving strength, flexibility and balance. Some exercises are done seated. For those age 55+. Classes are ongoing and are offered at four locations. Call to request a physician consent form to register and for a schedule of classes. GENTLE YOGA _ Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / $33 l Session I: Sept Oct. 17 l Session II: Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 Reduce stress, improve balance, and build strength and movement. Ideal for people with chronic conditions or pain. JAZZ DANCE t Fridays, 2 to 3 p.m. / $10 l Session I: Sept Oct. 21 l Session II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 Experience the joy of motion. Jazz it up to some fun routines set to a variety of music and styles. MAT PILATES v Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. l Session I: Sept Oct. 18 / $33 l Session II: Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 / $38.50 Tone and lengthen core muscles to balance the strength of abdominal and back muscles while improving posture and flexibility. PARKINSON S EXERCISE t Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. / $33 l Session I: Sept Oct. 17 l Session II: Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 For people diagnosed with Parkinson s disease, this class is designed to increase range of motion, enhance conditioning and endurance, and strengthen muscles. QI GONG _ Fridays, 2 to 3 p.m. / $10 l Session I: Sept Oct. 21 l Session II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 Exercise that incorporates meditation, slow movement and deep breathing. SENIOR FIT FREE t Senior Fit is a 45-minute exercise program for adults age 55+ that focuses on strength, balance, agility and cardiovascular fitness. Offered at 24 locations in partnership with National Lutheran Communities and Services, Kaiser Permanente, the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Asbury Methodist Village and local churches. Call to request a physician s consent form to register and for a class schedule and locations. STAY ACTIVE MOVE FREE _ Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. l Session I: Sept Oct. 26 l Session II: Nov. 7 - Dec. 19 Learn safe, simple exercises to help increase your level of endurance, boost energy and improve range of motion. STRENGTH TRAINING v Classes meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays / 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call for dates and cost. Strengthen muscles, joints and bones in a fun, supportive environment. Receive a personal body composition assessment. TAI CHI _ Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / $10 l Session I: Sept Oct. 19 l Session II: Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 Tai chi integrates health, self-defense and meditation. Great for improving balance. TAP DANCE t Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. / $10 l Session I: Sept Oct. 21 l Session II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 Lace up those tap shoes! This beginner class introduces the rhythms and coordination of making clear tapping sounds. YOGA AS THERAPY _ Mondays, 3 to 4 p.m. / $33 l Session I: Sept Oct. 17 l Session II: Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 A good beginner class. A step up from Gentle Yoga. GENERAL SUPPORT GROUPS Holy Cross Health hosts a variety of FREE support groups. For a complete list, call or visit HolyCrossHealth.org/support. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS Unless otherwise noted, all groups are held in the Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center, Room 12, 9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring. For more information, call Sister Kathy Weber at l Groups for Adult Children Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. l Groups for Spouses Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. l Group for Caregivers of Adults 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Gaithersburg Senior Center, 80-A Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg l Telephone Support Group for Spouses and Adult Children Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call in advance to obtain access numbers for the conference call. For more information, including programs for caregivers, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Caregiver Support. YOGA 1.5 t Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. $33 / l Session I: Sept. 15 Oct. 20 l Session II: Nov. 3 Dec. 15 Offers multiple levels of yoga beyond Gentle Yoga. ZUMBA GOLD v Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. / $10 (free demo Sept. 2) / l Session I: Sept Oct. 21 l Session II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 A dance-fitness class with easy-to-follow choreographed moves to enhance balance, range of motion and coordination, and build cardiovascular health. For additional classes, more information or to register, call or visit HolyCrossHealth.org. HolyCrossHealth.org 11

12 HOLY CROSS HEALTH INC 1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage PAID PPCO Norvell Coots, MD / President and CEO, Holy Cross Health Judith Rogers / President, Holy Cross Hospital Doug Ryder / President, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Annice Cody / President, Holy Cross Health Network Phil s Spirit of Giving Phil Tobey is a supporter of Holy Cross Health and has been for almost 20 years. Holy Cross cares for everyone in the community from Montgomery County s very affluent community members to the very needy, says Phil. Holy Cross takes care of everyone. Holy Cross Health s network of hospitals, specialized care centers and innovative community-based services are an asset to the whole region, adds Phil. Their involvement is so broad that everyone in the area will at some point be touched by the Holy Cross family, and I believe would want to contribute to the mission, if possible. Phil, an architect specializing in health care environment, is part of a team that created the architectural plan of Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and the Holy Cross Hospital South Building. Working with Holy Cross Health is a privilege for me personally and professionally, says Phil. As a corporate contributor, Phil encourages the community of grateful patients and others to continue to step up to support Holy Cross Health. Your donation ensures that this trusted health care provider will continue to improve the health of individuals and the community overall, he says. Phil Tobey The Holy Cross Health Grateful Patient Program provides patients and their loved ones with the opportunity to say thank you for the care they received while with us. If a physician, nurse or other staff member made a difference in your visit, you can thank them by making a donation in their honor. For more information, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Foundation or call GIVE (4483). Holy Cross Hospital I 1500 Forest Glen Road I Silver Spring, MD I Tel: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital I Observation Drive I Germantown, MD I Tel: HolyCrossHealth.org I TTY I To find a physician, call This magazine is published for friends and patients of Holy Cross Health and is not meant to replace professional medical advice or service. Personal health problems should be brought to the attention of the appropriate health professionals. To be added or removed from this mailing list, call Submit your comments to Nancy Graham, editor, at grahan@holycrosshealth.org.