A new hospital in germantown is only the beginning

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1 SPRING/SUMMER 2011 holy Cross hospital. A new generation of Medicine. big plans, more health care A new hospital in germantown is only the beginning read more on page stroke fast care saves the life of Hilleary Hawkins Jr. 6 Joint RepLACeMent Maria Glover finds relief for her sore knee.

2 here holy Cross hospital for you and your family Many years ago, Holy Cross Hospital put into motion plans to be the most trusted provider of health care services in our area. For our patients and their families, we envisioned offering the latest clinical advancements, partnering with caring and experienced physicians, and making our facility modern and welcoming. We ve come a long way, and I d like to share with you 10 major accomplishments in making health care at Holy Cross Hospital better for you and your family in the past 10 years. kevin J. sexton, president and Ceo 1 For your CoMFoRt we modernized and enlarged our facility. In 2005, an $80-million expansion doubled the hospital s original size and created more than 200,000 square feet of new hospital and physician office space. The renovated Emergency Center, Maternity Center, Women s Surgery Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit and others have paved the way for the following additional advancements. 2 For your faster ReCoveRY our experts offer minimally invasive surgery. We perform more gynecologic and gynecologic oncology surgeries than any other hospital in Montgomery and Prince George s counties, and we were the first hospital in Montgomery County to offer robotic surgery using the da Vinci surgical robot. Our Joint and Spine Centers were expanded and renovated to better serve the thousands of patients having joint replacement surgeries and complex procedures for the spine. 3 For your DignitY we provide specialized care to patients 65 and older. The nation s first Seniors Emergency Center and our Seniors Ambulatory Surgery Center are leading the country in meeting the needs of our growing senior community. We are one of only three hospitals in Maryland to participate in the respected Nurses Improving Care for Health-System Elders (NICHE), a national program through which nurses are trained to be more aware of and sensitive to the unique needs of older patients. 2 Holy Cross Health Today

3 Ceo update 4 For your CoMMunitY we provide care for all. Our health centers in Silver Spring/Takoma Park and Gaithersburg provide affordable primary health care to low-income, uninsured adults. Since 1999, our Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic has cared for more than 16,000 uninsured pregnant women. 5 For your specialized CARe we offer top-notch services for women and infants. In the past 10 years, more than 82,000 babies have been born at Holy Cross Hospital. We deliver more babies and care for more newborns with complex medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland or the District of Columbia. 6 For your safety we utilize electronic medical records. We were the first hospital in Montgomery County to implement a fully functional electronic medical records system to serve patients better, and we are one of the first hospitals in Maryland to participate in the state s health information exchange, which will ultimately improve patient care. 7 For your wellness we offer community programs and services. To keep our community healthy and informed, our Community Health department offers hundreds of health, wellness and fitness classes; special events, including health screenings; physician lectures; and support groups throughout the year. 8 For your satisfaction we created a great place for our clinicians to work. Holy Cross Hospital is the only hospital in Maryland to receive the Workplace Excellence Award from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence every year since We have one of the largest medical staffs in the state, with 1,200 affiliated physicians. Many of our physicians are named among the Washington area s top doctors in Washingtonian magazine s annual listing. 9 For your health we train physicians and nurses. We are a teaching hospital that trains medical students and resident physicians. In addition, practicing physicians and other clinicians pursue training here, either in person or through videoconferencing, in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques. We partner with nearly a dozen nursing schools to provide clinical experiences for nursing students, including access to the hospital s state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Laboratory. 10 For your peace of MinD we offer high-quality care. An impressive list of designations, accreditations and awards offer independent recognition of our innovative and highquality health care services. In fact, Holy Cross Hospital has the best performance in the county in potentially preventable complications, according to a report from the Health Services Cost Review Commission. For the future, we stand ready to continue to make a difference for the people of Montgomery County by establishing a new hospital in Germantown, making improvements to our Silver Spring campus and building a new health center in the Wheaton/Aspen Hill area. 3

4 winning the race against time Advanced stroke care saves the life of hilleary hawkins Jr. A s soon as 64-year-old Hilleary Hawkins Jr. arrived in Holy Cross Hospital s Emergency Center last July, the hospital s experienced stroke response team recognized his symptoms as those of a possible stroke and immediately went to work. They didn t waste time asking for my insurance or anything, Hilleary says. They just rushed me in for testing. High-priority CT and MRI scans quickly confirmed Hilleary was, in fact, having a stroke. During a stroke, the brain s blood supply is disrupted, leaving brain cells without crucial oxygen and nutrients. As a result, they can start to die quickly. This makes treating a stroke a race against time. The type of stroke Hilleary experienced was ischemic, which is the most common type of stroke, says Andrew Barbash, MD, medical director, Neuroscience, Holy Cross stroke signals: Learn to recognize them A stroke can come on suddenly at any time and in any place. So it s important to be able to recognize the signs, which may include: numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on just one side of the body confusion or trouble speaking or understanding trouble seeing with one or both eyes trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination severe headache for no obvious reason If you or someone nearby shows these signs of stroke, call 911 immediately. 4 Holy Cross Health Today Hospital. It is caused by a blockage in an artery. This can occur in the head or in an artery in the neck leading to the brain. It may be due to a blood clot or the buildup of plaque that causes an artery to narrow. Holy Cross Hospital serves more stroke patients than any other hospital in Montgomery County, and The Joint Commission and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems have recognized its high-quality care by designating the hospital an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. vital treatment Holy Cross Hospital s Stroke Response Team is available for stroke evaluation and treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team quickly connects with experts from across town or across the country, using Web-based technologies to virtually bring together medical experts as well as family members to provide more personalized, efficient and coordinated care, Dr. Barbash explains. As part of Hilleary s treatment, he received a drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tpa). From the time ischemic stroke symptoms start, doctors have a three-hour window to begin treatment with tpa, Dr. Barbash says. This drug restores blood flow and may stop an ischemic stroke, thus reducing its disabling effects. neuro CRitiCAL CARe unit Patients who have had a stroke or neurosurgery or who have other life-threatening neurological conditions are treated in our Neuro Critical Care Unit. The experienced staff in this unit provides these patients with clinical expertise, the latest therapies and advanced brain monitoring. For more information about support groups, services and resources available to stroke survivors and their caregivers, call or visit

5 stroke survivor: Hilleary Hawkins Jr., of silver spring, says, to tell you the truth, without the care I received at Holy Cross Hospital, I probably wouldn t be here right now. A free stroke event Did you know that a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the united states? Join us for stroke awareness Day, and experience an interactive and informative program featuring: stroke risk assessments blood pressure screenings body composition analyses lectures on stroke recovery, nutrition and stroke, and virtual neurology games, prizes and much more stroke awareness Day will be thursday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holy Cross Hospital professional and Community education Center. registration is required and space is limited. to register, visit or call

6 She s on the After weight-loss and knee replacement surgeries, Maria Glover says, I feel so alive! move It used to take me all day to do one thing; now I do five things at once, Maria Glover, 62, says. Sometimes I actually feel like lifting up the whole house and sweeping underneath it. Just a few years ago, Maria used to sleep until noon and could only manage a little light housekeeping each day. My knee really slowed me down, the retired government worker says. It was bone scraping on bone, and I was dragging my left leg so much that I needed a cane to walk. Weighing 303 pounds, Maria was morbidly obese and had osteoarthritis in her knee. Between her bad knee and the excess weight bearing down on this joint, Maria was in severe pain. She needed knee replacement surgery, but first she needed to lose weight. Obesity needs to be addressed prior to joint replacement surgery because of the additional potential for complications and prolonged recovery, explains Rinelda M. Horton, MD, Maria s Kaiser Permanente orthopedic surgeon. For patients weighing more than 300 pounds, there is the added risk the implant may break. Losing weight Originally, Maria did not want to have weight-loss surgery but agreed to see a nutritionist who put her on a food plan. Maria lost 50 pounds and started going to weight-loss support groups at Holy Cross Hospital. There she met people who had gone through weight-loss surgery, and she saw the difference it was making in their lives. This put me in the right mindset to do what needed to be done, Maria says. In April 2010, Kaiser Permanente physician Brian Cantor, MD, medical director, Bariatric Surgery Program, Holy Cross Hospital, performed gastric sleeve laparoscopic surgery for Maria. This surgery removes a little more than half of the stomach so that it takes the shape of a tube or sleeve. The procedure limits the amount of food you can eat and helps you feel full sooner. As the pounds melted off, Maria never lost sight of why she was losing the weight she wanted her painful knee It used to take me all day to do one thing; now I do five things at once. Maria Glover repaired. I went to see Dr. Horton, and as soon as she saw me, she agreed to do the knee surgery, Maria says. I was so happy I jumped up and hugged her. A new knee To prepare for joint replacement surgery, Maria attended Holy Cross Hospital s free two-hour educational class that provides practical information, a tour of the Joint Center and the opportunity to meet some of the people who may be involved in a patient s care. The class was extremely helpful, Maria says. It emphasized what to expect before, during and after the surgery. In October 2010, just six months after her weight-loss surgery, Dr. Horton performed total knee replacement surgery on Maria s left knee to help restore function and relieve the pain. Physicians at Holy Cross Hospital perform thousands of orthopedic procedures each year, including hundreds of joint replacement surgeries, says Antoni Goral, MD, medical director, Joint Center. After surgery, patients follow a standardized care plan that ensures coordinated nursing care, pain management, and physical and occupational therapy to help accelerate progress. 6 Holy Cross Health Today

7 GOING STRONG: Maria Glover, of Hurlock, Md., is looking forward to playing with her great-grandchildren on the beach this summer. I won t have to just sit there like I used to, she says. I ll go in the water and walk on the boardwalk with them. Maria spent three days in the Joint Center at Holy Cross Hospital and then was ready to go home to recover more fully and continue with physical therapy. After my knee surgery, my goal was to walk into my daughter s house at Thanksgiving without my cane, Maria says. And she did it. Maria now weighs 180 pounds, has reduced her daily medications from six to two, and works out at the gym and walks regularly. Joint pain? Call today for a free Make Your Move kit If you are experiencing pain, stiffness or weakness in your joints, back or neck, it may be time to seek help. Holy Cross Hospital s Make Your Move kit and exercise band can help you get started. Order your free kit today by calling or visiting 7

8 Big plans, Germantown home to region s newest hospital H oly Cross Hospital is establishing the first new hospital in Montgomery County in 35 years. Our new 93-bed, private-room facility will be in Germantown on the Montgomery College campus and offer medical, surgical, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric care. An ideal LoCAtion Northern Montgomery County has the largest concentration of people without a hospital in the state, and this area is aging twice as fast as the county as a whole. In fact, most of the county s projected more health care population growth over the next 20 years will be in people over age 65, who use hospitals at a rate six times greater than those under age 65. The location of this hospital is ideal, says Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO, Holy Cross Hospital. By providing hospital care close to home for the residents in upper Montgomery County, we will make a major contribution toward meeting the community needs of improved care access and expanded hospital capacity for its growing and aging population. To address the nursing shortage facing Maryland, our innovative partnership with Montgomery College will help train the next generation of nurses and other health care workers. CReAting LoCAL JoBs The hospital also will provide a major boost to the county and state economies. Once building permits are secured and construction begins, this project alone will create 1,100 jobs in Maryland and generate millions of dollars for local businesses. Over time, the hospital and the Science and Technology Center it supports will help to create nearly 6,000 jobs. the time has CoMe: Holy Cross Hospital s new 93-bed, privateroom hospital in Germantown will bring much-needed health care services to the most rapidly growing and aging region of the county. the general acute-care hospital will include: 237,000 square feet 75 medical/surgical, 12 obstetric and 6 psychiatric beds 5 operating rooms 12 emergency beds 5 labor, delivery and recovery rooms 8 special care nursery beds 8 Holy Cross Health Today

9 green-minded Also worth noting is that the new hospital will promote environmental sustainability by reducing travel time and traffic congestion for the thousands of residents who live in upper Montgomery County and travel to Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring for care. And the new hospital is designed to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification for sustainable design and energy efficiency. silver spring RenovAtions Holy Cross Hospital also is moving forward with plans to modernize and renovate our existing facility in Silver Spring. We will build a new seven-story tower at the back of the hospital so that patients will have private rooms. And we will make further enhancements to emergency and surgical services, improve patient and family convenience, and expand our parking capacity. MoRe CARe FoR the uninsured In addition to the existing health centers in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg, Holy Cross Hospital will open a new clinic in the Wheaton/Aspen Hill area to provide primary health care to low-income, uninsured adults. These health centers meet the needs of our growing uninsured population, ease pressure on already crowded emergency rooms and reduce overall health care costs by redirecting primary care away from higher-priced emergency care to a lower-priced outpatient alternative, Sexton explains. electronically LinkeD Making all of Holy Cross Hospital s expansion projects work seamlessly will be our established and robust information technology system. Our enhanced electronic medical records system supports our ability to provide high-quality, safe and efficient care. Whenever people come into any of our facilities for care, their information will be conveniently available to providers via the system. This connection not only ties together our existing facilities but will be key to facilities built and included in our extensive network in the years to come. watch our progress at improving access to care Holy Cross Hospital has locations throughout Montgomery County. By providing care close to home, we make a major contribution to meeting the community s needs for improved care access and expanded hospital capacity for its growing and aging population. 270 Planned hospital in Germantown, Montgomery College campus 495 Holy Cross Hospital Health Center, Gaithersburg Planned Holy Cross Hospital Health Center, Wheaton/Aspen Hill area Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring Holy Cross Hospital Health Center, Montgomery College Takoma Park/ Silver Spring campus 9

10 Fitness for seniors FoReveR Young: senior Fit helps me to stay limber and improves my balance and the social benefits are another plus. estelle eisendrath, 94 s eniors say that maintaining independence is one of their top priorities. As people age, their risk for illness and injury naturally increases. Exercise can slow the aging process and help people become stronger and more resilient. Although older adults are often familiar with the benefits of exercise, actually getting enough of that exercise is another story and one that Holy Cross Hospital aims to change. As one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, Holy Cross Hospital has both the responsibility and the opportunity to connect people with the health services they need, says Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO, Holy Cross Hospital. To that end, Holy Cross Hospital offers seniors an award-winning exercise program called Senior Fit. especially FoR seniors Many seniors are intimidated by traditional fitness facilities that can be expensive and often offer activities that target younger audiences. Holy Cross Hospital started its Senior Fit program to help older adults make fitness a part of their lives. I ve been participating in Senior Fit since Holy Cross Hospital created the program in 1995, says Estelle serving those in need the state of Maryland named Holy Cross Hospital one of only five exemplary community benefit programs. to learn about the many ways we are meeting the complex health care needs of our community, download a full copy of Making the Connection: Holy Cross Hospital s Commitment to Improving Access to Health Care at Did you know? The National Council on the Aging identified Senior Fit as one of the top 10 exercise programs in the nation for older adults and found that participants experience measurable improvement in strength and motivation to exercise. Eisendrath, 94. This wonderful program has been very good for me. Estelle says the program has improved her balance and has helped keep her socially active. Senior Fit is a free, 45-minute, multicomponent exercise program for adults age 55 and older. It uses the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and promotes strength and flexibility, prevents disease, and helps maintain independence. Classes are offered at 20 locations throughout Montgomery and Prince George s counties and the District of Columbia through a partnership among Holy Cross Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery County Department of Recreation, and local churches. In fiscal year 2010, Holy Cross Hospital provided more than $37 million in community benefit programs, such as Senior Fit. That s an average of more than $100,000 a day. 10 Holy Cross Health Today

11 Senior Source For more information or to register, call or visit A registration form also is available on page 13. Class dates, instructors and fees are subject to change. All classes are located at Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, 8580 Second Ave., in Silver Spring, unless otherwise noted. Special Events Free Event Saturday, May a.m. to 2 p.m. New location It s Your Time: Women s Health Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD Need inspiration to get healthy? Attend this fun and informative health event and get the motivation you need to take charge of your health. Receive health screenings, participate in informative health lectures and enjoy a seated massage. Great door prizes, giveaways and much more! A light lunch will be provided. Free Stroke Awareness Day Thursday, May a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD Stroke can and does occur at any age, at any time (once every 40 seconds in the United States). Come and experience an interactive and informative program that will feature stroke risk assessments; blood pressure screenings; body composition analyses; lectures on stroke recovery, nutrition and stroke, and virtual neurology; plus, games, prizes, and much more. Free screenings Medication review Mondays, May 9, July a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your medications and consult a Holy Cross Hospital pharmacist about drug interactions, proper dosing and side effects. Please call for an appointment. Osteoporosis Tuesday, Aug. 9 1 to 3 p.m. A free bone scan and evaluation will help determine your risk. Please note that this test is a screening and is not for the purpose of diagnosis. Space is limited. Chronic Disease Management COPING: A JOURNEY TO LIVING WELL Overview: Tuesday, June 21 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Series: Tuesdays, June 28-Aug. 2 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A self-management workshop for anyone living with a long-term health condition. Family members, friends and caregivers are welcome. DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM Wednesdays, July 13-Sept a.m. to 1 p.m. A free opportunity to have nutritional guidance, exercise classes and ongoing support to help prevent or delay diabetes. If you have pre-diabetes or higher-thannormal blood sugar, you may qualify to attend. Call for more information. Diabetes Self-management Education program Thursdays, April 28, May 5, 12 and 19; June 2, 9, 16 and 23; July 7, 14, 21 and 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about a full range of lifestyle and clinical issues related to diabetes. The program is staffed by a certified diabetes nurse educator and a registered dietitian experienced in the care and treatment of diabetes. Medicare covers diabetes education. Heart Success: A Workshop for Heart Failure Prevention and Recovery Wednesdays, June 22, Aug a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the early signs and symptoms of heart failure, as well as hearthealthy nutrition, medication and weight management. Have your medication reviewed and your blood pressure checked. Enjoy a heart-healthy lunch with a cooking demonstration. Matter of Balance Free Fridays, July 1-Aug a.m. to noon Have you fallen? Are you concerned about falls or near-falls and restricting your activities because of this concern? During these eight two-hour classes, you will set goals for increasing activity and learn how to: View falls as controllable Make changes to reduce falls risks at home Exercise to increase strength and balance 11

12 Holy Cross Hospital 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 55 and older. Our programs are developed to meet the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of seniors. LeCtuRes AnD seminars breathing techniques tuesdays, July to 2 p.m. receive effective breathing tools to reduce stress and increase awareness. Help yourself: a FrEE HealtH literacy program for seniors Fridays June 10 Communicating effectively with health Care providers June 17 Finding health information on the internet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This two-part workshop series teaches older adults how to communicate with their health care providers and how to find good health information online. MeMOry academy session i: tuesdays, June 7-July 5 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. session ii: thursdays, July 21- Aug to 3 p.m. $15 This five-week memory training course teaches practical techniques for enhancing memory ability. It is designed for people with age-related memory concerns and is not intended for people with Alz heimer s disease. FrEE nixing nicotine: smoking CessatIOn for seniors wednesdays, May 4-June 8 10 to 11:30 a.m. includes quit-smoking aids Learn to stay tobacco-free with a personalized treatment plan. no-cook Meals tuesday, Aug a.m. to noon $10 In this interactive cooking class, you ll experiment with dishes that bring the flavor without the heat! Summer is a great time to explore local fruits and vegetables and create dishes that highlight what s in season. simply salads thursday, June a.m. to noon $10 If you think salads are boring, this workshop is for you! In this interactive cooking class, we ll explore the many varieties of greens, veggies and toppings so you can create delicious, nutritious and totally satisfying salads. FrEE stress ManaGeMent Meditation group wednesdays, May 18-Aug a.m. to noon Explore meditation to benefit specific areas of well-being, such as physical health, pain relief, emotional wellness, creativity, and communication and relationships. 12 Holy Cross Health Today

13 Use these symbols to find a class for your fitness level. Art appreciation & creative arts The World of Art Mondays May 23 The Most Beautiful Painting in the World: Renoir and the Making of The Luncheon of the Boating Party June 27 The World of Dutch Painting: Rembrandt s Amsterdam, Frans Hals Haarlem and Vermeer s Delft July 25 The Father of Impressionism: Pissarro and the Beauty of the French Countryside 1:30 to 3 p.m. $15 for the series Discover the world of art. Light refreshments provided. Register today! You also may register for classes by credit card at or by calling Please mail this form with payment (no cash, please) to: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source 8580 Second Ave. Silver Spring, MD Name Date of birth Address Apt. No. City/State/ZIP Telephone (Daytime) (Evening) (Optional) Payment method (circle one): Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Money order Check (to Holy Cross Hospital) Contemporary Issues for Seniors AARP Driver Safety Program Wednesdays, June 15, Aug a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers Drivers age 50 and older sharpen their driving skills and develop new defensive driving techniques. Free Contemporary Issues Discussion Group Wednesdays, May 11 and 25, June 15 and 29, July 20 and 27 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join this dynamic group, in which participants exchange ideas in lively discussions on a variety of national and international issues. Card number Exp. date Signature = easy = moderate = challenging MOVEMENT AND BODYWORK classes BETTER BONES For seniors age 55 and older, this free program focuses on maintaining bone density while improving strength, flexibility and balance. Some exercises are done seated. Gentle Yoga Mondays Session I: May 2-June 20 Session II: July 11-Aug. 22 $ :30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn gentle yoga techniques and restorative postures to reduce stress, improve balance, and build strength and movement. Ideal for people with chronic conditions or pain. Jazz Dance Tuesdays Session I: May 17-June 21 Session II: July 12-Aug to 2 p.m. $27 Smooth jazz warm-ups and simple jazz dance steps and routines set to a variety of music and styles. Karl s Fitness Class for seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays Session I: May 3-June 2 Session II: June 14-July 14 Session III: July 26-Aug to 6:45 p.m. $45 This boot camp-inspired fitness class will get you in the best shape of your life. Perfect for working older adults. Holy Cross Hospital reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. In case of inclement weather, call for class cancellations. Refund policy If you cancel within 72 hours of the first class, you will be given a refund minus a 10 percent processing fee. A full refund will be given for medical reasons with a physician s note. A full refund will be given if the class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be given if the class is full at the time your registration is received. 13

14 line DanCe Fridays session i: May 20-June 24 $27 session ii: July 15-Aug. 19 $27 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Get a great workout while learning the latest line dancing techniques. Mat pilates tuesdays session i: May 3-June 7 session ii: June 21-July 26 $27 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Strengthen, tone and lengthen your core muscles to balance the strength of your abdominal and back muscles while improving posture and flexibility. Thinking about joint replacement? If you are considering knee or hip replacement or if you are scheduled for the procedure, attend a free preoperative class to meet your caregivers, see our facility, and learn what to expect before, during and after surgery. If you are scheduled for surgery, attend this class about four weeks in advance. Those considering joint replacement are welcome anytime. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. For a schedule and to register, call pace: people FrEE WItH arthritis Can exercise Mondays and wednesdays session i: May 2-June 22 session ii: July 6-Aug to 2 p.m. Using safe and simple exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation, this program will help you increase your level of endurance, boost your energy and improve your range of motion. parkinson s exercise Class Mondays and wednesdays session i: May 2-June 22 session ii: July 6-Aug. 24 $ :30 to 11:15 a.m. For people diagnosed with Parkinson s disease, this class is designed to increase range of motion, enhance conditioning and endurance, and strengthen muscles. senior fit This free, 45-minute, multicomponent exercise program is for people age 55 and older. Ongoing classes are offered at 19 locations in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. Call for more information. FrEE summer striders InDOOr WalkInG WOrkOut program Mondays and Fridays 9:15 to 10 a.m. Beat the heat! This indoor walking program lets you get fit and stay cool during the hot summer months. Participants will receive a free pedometer and progress tracking. tai CHI Fridays, May 13-July 29 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., basic 1 to 2 p.m., continuing $54 Learn basic postures, principal health benefits and methods of meditation. Tai Chi is an integrated system of health, self-defense and meditation. tai CHI Club Friday, Aug :45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. yoga thursdays session i: May 5-June 9 session ii: June 23-July 28 $27 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This class comprises postures, breathing exercises and meditation that stretch, tone and strengthen muscles and joints. ZuMba GOlD fitness new DAY! Fridays FRee intro CLAss! June 3 session i: June 10-July 8 $22.50 session ii: July 15-Aug. 19 $27 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Zumba co mbines L a t i n rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create a fun, easyto-follow aerobic workout. 14 Holy Cross Health Today

15 support groups programs FoR CARegiveRs All programs are held at the Holy Cross Hospital Caregiver resource Center, 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, unless otherwise stated. registration is required; call annuities and your retirement thursday, May 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m. A financial adviser will help you better understand the basics of annuities. foundations for InvestInG thursday, April 28, 2:30 to 4 p.m. A well-known financial adviser will discuss key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds; asset allocation; and the impact of inflation. MeDICaID planning thursday, May 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m. A local elder-law attorney will explain the financial steps and preparations necessary to qualify for Medicaid for yourself or a family member. FREE To learn more or to register, call the numbers listed below. For a full listing of support groups that meet at Holy Cross Hospital, visit adult CareGIver support GrOups For more information, call Sister Kathy Weber at bariatric surgery support GrOups For more information, visit or call bereavement support GrOups For more information, call Franca Posner, MSW, at breast CanCer support GrOup For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE ( ). living WItH DIabetes adult support GrOup For more information, call Linda Henderson, RN, at look GOOD feel better For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE ( ). neonatal IntensIve Care unit (nicu) support GrOup For more information, call Kathleen Velte-Lee at nixing nicotine: staying QuIt support GrOup For more information, call Jackie Diehl at OvarIan and GyneCOlOGICal CanCer support GrOup For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE ( ). parkinson s DIsease CareGIver support GrOup For more information, call Mary Bulla Sanchez at perinatal loss support GrOup For more information, call the Spiritual Care department at stroke support GrOup For more information about the Montgomery County Stroke Association support group, call survivors OfferInG support (breast CanCer) For more information, call thyca: thyroid CanCer support GrOup For more information, call

16 health HOly CrOss today HOly CrOss HOspItal 1500 forest Glen road silver spring, MD nonprofit Org. u.s. postage paid strasburg, va permit no. 196 HOLY CrOSS HEALTH TODAY is published for friends and patients of HOLY CrOSS HOSPITAL, 1500 Forest Glen road, Silver Spring, MD To be added or removed from this mailing list or if you have comments about this publication, please call HOLY CrOSS HEALTH TODAY is not meant to replace professional medical advice or service. Personal health problems should be brought to the attention of the appropriate health professionals. 2 kevin J. sexton president and CeO wendy Friar vice president, Community Health Diane Meyers vice president, Communications and Marketing elizabeth Dooley Director, Marketing nancy graham editor Copyright 2011 Holy Cross Hospital and Coffey Communications, Inc. CuM26378c where to find us tty Dear Holy Cross Hospital Foundation, In my estate planning, I felt the need to support a reputable hospital that serves the people in my community. I am very impressed with the leadership, the staff and the service to the people of Montgomery County that Holy Cross Hospital provides. As a former nurse, it was an easy decision for me to include Holy Cross Hospital in my will. LeAving A LegACY: theresa Brown has generously included holy Cross hospital in her will. Sincerely, Theresa V. Brown Silver Spring the holy Cross hospital Foundation raises philanthropic funds to improve the health of our community by investing in new technologies, nursing education, clinical services and community health programs. to learn more about estate planning, visit and choose ways to give.