SPRING/SUMMER 2016 4 I Thomas Loses 100 Pounds After Weight-Loss Surgery 8 I Senior Fit Improves Chetna s Health Joint Replacement Surgery Gets Chris Back on the Job I 6
NEW & NOTEWORTHY HIS EMINENCE DONALD CARDINAL WUERL BLESSES HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL S NEW SOUTH BUILDING HOLY CROSS HEALTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Join us on Monday, May 9, for the Holy Cross Health Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. This fun-filled day of socializing, contests and an awards banquet supports Holy Cross Health s nursing excellence programs and expansion projects to better meet the needs of our communities and improve health for all. For more information, to register or for sponsorships, call the Holy Cross Health Foundation at 301-557-GIVE (4483) or visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Golf. His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, visited Holy Cross Hospital on Feb. 4 to bless the new South Building. Cardinal Wuerl ended his visit with a brief reception held in his honor, during which he presented Holy Cross Health President and CEO Kevin J. Sexton with a medal that was created to commemorate Pope Francis visit to Washington, D.C. IT S YOUR TIME: WOMEN S HEALTH EVENT As a regional leader in women s health services, Holy Cross brings you this fun and informative event to motivate you to take charge of your health. The event includes health screenings and lectures, seated massages, door prizes, giveaways, refreshments and more. The event is open to adults of all ages. Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Cross Hospital, Holy Cross Health Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring THE BLUE DOOR PHARMACY TO OPEN THIS SUMMER This full-service, independent retail pharmacy, operated in partnership with Holy Cross Health, will be located in the Medical Office Building at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, and will serve hospital inpatients and outpatients, patients of the Medical Office Building, and community members. A special med-to-bed program will make it easier for patients to have discharge prescriptions filled before they leave the hospital. For more information, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/BlueDoor For more information and to register, call 301-754-8800 or visit HolyCrossHealth.org. 2 Holy Cross Health Today
HOLY CROSS HEALTH A MESSAGE FROM RETIRING PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KEVIN J. SEXTON T his year is my eighteenth year of service as president and chief executive officer of Holy Cross Health. It has been the most rewarding experience of my professional life, and I am blessed to have served every day with extraordinarily talented and committed people dealing with complex, challenging and important problems. Together, we worked for better health care for all people in our region, especially the most vulnerable. Holy Cross Health recently celebrated a glorious time with the opening of the beautiful new Holy Cross Germantown Hospital in a growing and aging community, the completion of a spectacular major addition to our flagship Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, and the addition of a fourth health center in Germantown, dedicated to serving the poor, along with health centers in Silver Spring, Aspen Hill and Gaithersburg. Over many years, Holy Cross Health has grown to become a regional health system, absolutely central to the community s health and one that takes that responsibility to heart. Mission matters at Holy Cross. Our future is bright. More people choose us for care and as a place to work or practice. Our physical and financial strength is exceptional and the collective talent and commitment of our board, executive team, managers, staff, physician partners and volunteers is awe-inspiring. Last September, I asked the Holy Cross Health Board of Directors to start to plan for my retirement, and that time has come. For me personally, Holy Cross Health has been a central part of my life and I have given it all I have. I look forward to making contributions to my community in the future, but with a little more time for other personal interests and commitments. For Holy Cross Health, there will be challenges, of course, but I have complete confidence that it will continue to earn the community s trust in meeting its health care needs by staying focused on what is important and working hard to fulfill its mission. Knowing how well Holy Cross Health is positioned, and its organizational commitment to excellence and service, give me great comfort as I leave Holy Cross Health in very good hands. It has been my pleasure to serve this community and all of you who receive this newsletter. I thank you for your trust in Holy Cross Health and for your continued support of its work. KEVIN J. SEXTON FUND TO INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH This fund honors Mr. Sexton s mission-driven commitment to support vulnerable members of the community, especially patients at Holy Cross Health s four primary care health centers and two centers for obstetrics and gynecology. Funding will provide patients with direct financial support for personal needs, such as transportation to an appointment, and specialty care referrals, as well as program support for healthier communities. For more information or to make a donation, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/ SextonFund or call 301-557-GIVE (4483). HolyCrossHealth.org 3
THOMAS IS HEALTHIER LOSS s AND MORE ACTIVE AFTERWEIGHT When he began preparing for weight-loss surgery last June, Thomas McCaskill weighed approximately 400 pounds and suffered type 2 diabetes, debilitating joint pain, swelling in both legs, and severe sleep apnea. Thomas underwent bariatric surgery in December at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. In the four months since the surgery, he has lost more than 100 pounds along with his knee and joint pain. His blood sugar has stabilized to pre-diabetic levels, he swims at least five times a week, and he plans to resume surfing and playing baseball in his spare time. I chose to have my surgery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital because the hospital was conveniently located close to my home in Montgomery Village, says Thomas McCaskill (shown left with his family and below before surgery). I was impressed by the beautiful facility and the experienced bariatric team. 4 Holy Cross Health Today
SURGERY Most importantly, Thomas now has the energy to keep up with his three young children, ages 2, 5 and 7. Have you ever tried pushing a stroller around the National Zoo when you are really overweight and it hurts to walk? asks Thomas, 41. I needed to be healthy for my kids, and I feel so much better, both physically and emotionally. Thomas surgeon, Stephen McKenna, MD, explains, I performed a sleeve gastrectomy, which surgically removes a portion of the stomach to reduce it to about 25 percent of its original size, creating a sleeve or tubelike structure. Brian Cantor, MD Stephen McKenna, MD With 20 years of experience in bariatric surgery, Holy Cross Hospital is a recognized center of excellence for bariatric surgery, accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. That same program design and responsive, patient-centered care is also available at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. As with all bariatric surgery at Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, the procedure was performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, which decreases pain and recovery time for the patient. Our comprehensive program includes multiple minimally invasive surgery options, body contouring, nutrition counseling, exercise classes, and physical and emotional preparation, explains Brian Cantor, MD, Kaiser Permanente physician and medical director, Bariatric Surgery Program, Holy Cross Hospital. Patients also benefit from our outstanding team of cardiologists, anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists and interventional radiologists. A unique feature of the Holy Cross program is the availability of physician assistants, who work hand-in-hand with surgeons and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, says Dr. Cantor. The physician assistants help make each patient s hospital stay as smooth and comfortable as possible. A dedicated bariatric surgery coordinator, Jeanne Ferber, is an important resource to patients during this experience. My role is to partner with patients to answer questions, plan for surgery, assist them and their families during surgery and facilitate support groups, she says. To learn more about weight-loss surgery, meet our bariatric surgeons and hear from other patients, attend an upcoming informational meeting or support group. Register today by calling 301-754-8800 or visiting HolyCrossHealth.org. YOUR SURGERY AT HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL When you or a loved one needs surgery, you have a choice. Holy Cross Germantown Hospital offers the surgical expertise that Holy Cross is known for, combined with the latest technology, a responsive staff and all private rooms creating a positive healing environment. Surgical Specialties Our surgical expertise includes bariatric, colorectal, ENT, general, gynecologic, gynecologic oncology, oral and maxillofacial, orthopedic, otolaryngology and facial plastics, plastic and reconstructive, podiatry, spine, thoracic, urologic and vascular. Advanced Technologies During surgery, highly skilled surgeons and staff use the most advanced technologies Holy Cross is a leader in minimally invasive, robotic and microsurgery. Private Rooms If an inpatient stay is needed, patients are taken to their own private room. In addition to monitoring equipment, each room features a private bathroom, sleeper sofa, cable TV, Wi-Fi and open visiting hours. To watch a short video about surgical services at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit HolyCrossHealth.org. HolyCrossHealth.org 5
WITH CHRIS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY THROUGH JOINT REPLACEMENT Chris Wuerthner s knees have been taking a pounding for decades. Basketball, years of intense physical training and day-to-day work as a contractor took their toll. Like a lot of people, Chris hung tough until the pain in his right knee became more than a simple nuisance it was affecting the quality of his life. I had previous surgeries on my knees to clear away debris of cartilage that was causing pain. But toward the end of last year, the time was right to replace one of them, he says. Selecting a surgeon was an easy choice for Chris. He went straight to James Gilbert, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, who had performed his previous procedures. He is fantastic and I have complete confidence in his surgical abilities. Not only is he my doctor, I also consider him my friend, Chris says. Repeated injuries had resulted in arthritis of the medial compartment in Chris knee one of three compartments of the joint, Dr. Gilbert explains. Because his problem was limited to just one part of the knee, Chris was a good candidate for a partial knee replacement, he adds. With a partial replacement patients have much better range of motion in all directions after surgery and that was perfect for an active, 53-year-old like Chris. Chris surgery was scheduled for late December 2015 at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, but preparation began weeks before with a pre-operative class to explain exactly what to expect before, during and after surgery. COMPREHENSIVE CARE The class is just one component of a comprehensive joint replacement program that features a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and therapists at both Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital who guide our patients experience from the planning stages through recovery. This comprehensive approach to care has earned Holy Cross Hospital The Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement, and recognition as a Blue Distinction Center+ by Blue Cross Blue Shield, explains Antoni Goral, MD, medical director, Joint Center, Holy Cross Hospital. Patients receive this same level of quality at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. James Gilbert, MD Antoni Goral, MD LECTURES AT HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL DEFEATING SPORTS INJURIES Thursday, June 9 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you are suffering from a sports-related injury or want to avoid getting one, come listen to our experts discuss ways to prevent injuries, what to do if you experience an injury and when to seek medical help including potential surgical options. Panelists include: Akil Benjamin, DO, Pain Medicine; and orthopedists Ricardo Cook, MD, James Gilbert, MD, Matthew Levine, MD, Douglas Murphy, MD, and Gabriel Petruccelli, MD. OVERCOMING BACK PAIN Tuesday, June 21 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Engage with our expert orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons for an overview of strategies for managing and treating back pain, including temporary relief, or surgery as a long-term solution. Panelists include: Jocelyn Idema, DO, Orthopedics; Jay Rhee, MD, Neurosurgery; and Navinder Sethi, MD, Orthopedics. 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 will be served. Register at HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800. 6 Holy Cross Health Today
EXPERTISE AND PRIVATE ROOMS Holy Cross physicians use evidence-based practices to provide patients with better outcomes through a full continuum of pain management, rehabilitative support, surgical expertise, and health and wellness programs that promote joint health, explains Dr. Goral. 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. All of these resources came together for Chris and the results are proof of the program s excellence. Hours after my surgery, the therapist had me up and walking, he says. The nurses and technicians were terrific and I was home the very next day. The joint replacement team works with patients and their families or support person to determine what type of follow-up services are best after discharge from the hospital. Chris says, The hospital arranged for a couple of weeks of home physical therapy and outpatient therapy after that. JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASS FREE Our pre-operative class is now available at both Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. For more information, see page 10 or visit HolyCrossHealth.org/ Joints. At my eight-week post knee surgery appointment with Dr. Gilbert, I was feeling remarkably better and already back to work remodeling a kitchen, explains Chris Wuerthner. To find a physician or surgeon at Holy Cross Hospital or Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800. HolyCrossHealth.org 7
Serving, Succeeding, Improving Health Inspired by our mission as a Catholic, not-for-profit health system, Holy Cross Health embraces its responsibility to reinvest earnings into sustainable community benefit programs. We have developed an interconnected network of services and resources to serve everyone, regardless of the severity of their health issues or their financial or insurance status. In fiscal 2015, Holy Cross Health provided more than I was depressed before I started Senior Fit. Now I feel much better and more relaxed. I push myself to come to class and I never miss a class, even when I don t feel like coming. Chetna Shukla, Senior Fit participant in Community Benefit, including: for Charity Care Providing free or reduced-cost service to those facing financial barriers to care. for Mission-Driven Health Services resulting in over 54,000 health care encounters with patients. for Community Health Services providing health screenings with links to treatment, as well as education, lectures and exercise programs helped us engage members of the community through almost 250,000 encounters. SENIOR FIT One important example of Holy Cross Health s community benefit is our innovative Senior Fit program. Now in its 21st year, Holy Cross Health s successful Senior Fit program has become the region s largest organized physical activity program for seniors 55 and older. This free, 45-minute exercise program has grown to 69 classes offered at 24 community-based sites, serving an average of 1,230 participants each week. Regular exercise and physical conditioning are proven to prevent or alleviate many of the most pervasive health issues facing the individuals and communities we serve including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and age-related conditions. Holy Cross Health has responded to our communities needs for fitness through an extensive network of free or low-cost community health programs offered throughout Montgomery and Prince George s counties, more than 30 of which promote fitness and physical activity for residents of all ages, says Annice Cody, president, Holy Cross Health Network. Senior Fit participant in our Germantown location, Seda Gelenia, says, You have to move your body or your muscles will atrophy. When I miss a class, I can tell. (For more information about the Senior Fit program and our partner organizations, see page 11.) To learn more about how we are meeting the complex health care needs of our diverse community, download the 2015 Community Report at HolyCrossHealth.org. 8 Holy Cross Health Today
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 301-754-8800 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 19801 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 July 7 or 14) / Walk-ins are welcome. MEDICATION REVIEW FREE Wednesday, June 1 or Aug. 3 (by appointment only) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Friday, May 27, June 24, July 29 or Aug. 26 / Noon to 1 p.m. / Location: u (registration not required) Bring in your medications and consult a Holy Cross Health pharmacist about drug interactions, proper dosing and side effects. SPECIAL EVENTS WOMEN & STROKE Monday, May 9 1 to 2:30 p.m. / Location: u Learn about stroke awareness for women of all ages from Sharon Garvey, stroke coordinator. Light refreshments provided. CHAT & CHEW Wednesday, May 25 9 to 10 a.m. / Pack a brown bag lunch and attend an interactive session to learn about stroke prevention, signs and symptoms. HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY Saturday, June 18 10 a.m to 1 p.m. / Location: u Learn about ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Educational and kid activities, demonstrations, health screenings and community resources will be available. SALAD DAYS OF SUMMER Tuesday, July 5 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Learn to make a delicious, satisfying salad that packs optimum nutrient density and skips the fat. ASK THE DOCTOR LECTURES HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL IMPROVING LUNG & PULMONARY HEALTH Tuesday, May 17 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bryan Steinberg, MD, Thoracic Surgery, discusses the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH Tuesday, May 24 or Aug. 16 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Our experts discuss heartburn, indigestion, bloating and constipation, as well as the latest advances in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the gastrointestinal system. Panelists include: gasteronterologists Satyanisth Agrawal, DO, and Faisal Bhinder, MD; general surgeons Jason Brodsky, MD, George Conrad, MD, and Joshua Felsher, MD; and colorectal surgeon Rami Makhoul, MD. MANAGING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS Tuesday, June 28 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A panel of women s health experts discuss pelvic floor functions, dysfunctions and treatment options for incontinence, prolapse, pain and more. Panelists include: Rami Makhoul, MD, Colorectal Surgery; Shobha Sikka, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Kathleen Sterling, MD, Urology. BREAST HEALTH & DISEASE Wednesday, June 22 / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about the importance of maintaining breast health, screening mammography recommendations, and the latest breast cancer advances and treatments. Panelists include: Lawrence Starin, MD, General Surgery; Ali Al-Attar, MD, Plastic Surgery; and Mary McCarthy, nurse navigator, Oncology Services. 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 301-754-8800. HolyCrossHealth.org 9
(FREE SCREENINGS CONTINUED) MEMORY SCREENING FREE Tuesday, June 7 or Aug. 9 10 a.m. to Noon / A trained professional provides memory screening, answers questions about memory loss and discusses community resources. Chronic Disease Prevention & Management CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN FREE Tuesday, June 7 10 to 11:30 a.m. / Ashok Gowda, MD, Orthopedics, discusses causes, treatments and outcomes. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION Mondays, May 16 - June 13; June 20 - July 18 or July 25 - Aug. 22 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. INTRODUCTION TO DIABETES PREVENTION FREE An introductory session to learn how the Diabetes Prevention Program can help you make lifestyle changes. Call 301-754-8800 for dates and locations. JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASS FREE Mondays, May 2 & 16; June 6 & 20; July 11 & 18; Aug. 1 & 15 2 to 4 p.m. / Location: H Wednesdays, May 4 & 18; June 1 & 15; July 6 & 20; Aug. 3 & 17 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Location: u Learn what to expect before, during and after surgery. LIFESTYLE REBOOT Learn how nutrition and physical activity can help prevent and manage certain chronic conditions and what you can do now to improve your health. For dates and locations, call 301-754-8800. NEXT STEP FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM FALLS RISK ASSESSMENT Wednesday, May 11 / Noon to 2 p.m. or by appointment 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, May 9 - July 11 / 10 a.m. to Noon / Location: u Tuesdays, July 12 - Aug. 30 / 10 a.m. to Noon / 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, June 6 - Aug. 24 11:45 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. MEDITATION CLUB Wednesdays, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17 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 Tuesdays, May 3-31 / $25 1 to 3 p.m. / Mondays, July 18 - Aug. 15 / $25 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. / Location: u 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. Creative Arts BRING FORTH YOUR MUSE: POETRY 101 FREE Fridays, July 15 - Aug. 19 11 a.m. to Noon / Explore how to write poems that share experiences, spread joy and transform lives. COFFEE & CRAFTS CLUB Mondays, May 2 - Aug. 22 / $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 May 23: Special exhibition of the Andrew Mellon gift to the National Gallery of Art l June 20: American Impressionist William Merritt Chase exhibition at the Phillips Collection Contemporary Issues AARP SMART DRIVER PROGRAM Wednesday, May 18, June 15, July 20 or Aug. 17 / 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AARP members: $15 / Nonmembers: $20 Drivers age 50 and older sharpen their driving skills and develop new defensive driving techniques. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP FREE Wednesdays, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22, July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 & 24 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. / Join us for a lively exchange of ideas on a variety of national and international issues. TRICKS ARE NO TREAT FREE Wednesday, June 29 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Learn from a retired police detective about scams and counterfeits perpetrated in person, by phone, mail and e-mail. 10 Holy Cross Health Today
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: May 6 - June 17 l Session II: July 8 - Aug. 5 A creative cardio workout to music that will make you want to dance. BALLET GOLD t Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. / l Session I: May 24 - June 28 / $15 l Session II: July 12 - Aug. 23 / $15 Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m. / l Session I: May 26 - June 30 / $15 l Session II: July 14 - Aug. 25 / $15 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. BETTER BONES FREE t Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:15-11:15 a.m. & 2:15-3:15 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 301-754-8800 to request a physician consent form to register and for a schedule of classes. GENTLE YOGA _ Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. l Session I: May 9 - June 20 / $33 l Session II: July 11 - Aug. 22 / $38.50 Reduce stress, improve balance, and build strength and movement. Ideal for people with chronic conditions or pain. JAZZ DANCE t Fridays, May 6 - June 17 / 2 to 3 p.m. $10 / l Session I: May 6 - June 17 l Session II: July 8 - Aug. 5 Experience the joy of motion. Jazz it up to some fun routines set to a variety of music and styles. LATIN DANCE t Fridays, July 8 - Aug. 19 / 1 to 2 p.m. $38.50 / Learn the basics of mambo, merengue, salsa and cha cha in this fun energetic program. Bring a partner for free. MAT PILATES v Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. l Session I: May 10 - June 21 / $33 l Session II: July 12 - Aug. 2 / $22 Tone and lengthen core muscles to balance the strength of abdominal and back muscles while improving posture and flexibility. QI GONG _ Fridays / $10 / l Session I: May 6 - June 17 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. l Session II: July 8 - Aug. 19 2 to 3 p.m. 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 301-754-8800 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: May 16 - June 29 l Session II: July 11 - Aug. 24 Learn safe, simple exercises to help increase your level of endurance, boost energy and improve range of motion. TAI CHI _ Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / $10 l Session I: May 11 - June 29 l Session II: July 13 - Aug. 31 Tai chi integrates health, self-defense and meditation. Great for improving balance. GENERAL SUPPORT GROUPS Holy Cross Health hosts a variety of FREE support groups. For a complete list, call 301-754-8800 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 Drive, Silver Spring. For more information, call Sister Kathy Weber at 301-754-7152. 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 301-754-7152 in advance to obtain access numbers for the conference call. For more information, including programs for caregivers, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Caregiver Support. YOGA t Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. $38.50 / l Session I: May 12 - June 23 l Session II: July 7 - Aug. 18 This class features postures, breathing exercises and meditation that stretch, tone and strengthen muscles and joints. ZUMBA GOLD v Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. / $10 l Session I: May 6 - June 17 l Session II: July 15 - Aug. 19 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 301-754-8800 or visit HolyCrossHealth.org. HolyCrossHealth.org 11
HOLY CROSS HEALTH INC 1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910-1484 Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage PAID PPCO Kevin J. Sexton / 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 BONNIE S SPIRIT OF GIVING Holy Cross Hospital gave me the best care I ve ever had, says Bonnie Holt, which is why she is willing to drive more than 40 miles from her home in Waldorf to the hospital in Silver Spring. Bonnie first came to Holy Cross Hospital based on a friend s recommendation. She was treated in the Emergency Department and hospitalized for a life-threatening infection. Months later, when she needed care again, she chose to return to Holy Cross Hospital because of the excellent care she had received. A team of specialists diagnosed the cause of the problem and performed the surgery Bonnie needed for a full recovery. Bonnie has since asked the doctor who treated her when she was hospitalized to be her primary care physician. Other members of her family now also choose to go to Holy Cross Hospital for care, and her first grandchild will be born there this spring. The quality of the service makes the drive worth it, she says. Based on her experience, Bonnie Holt began contributing to the Holy Cross Health Foundation, saying, I want to give back and show my appreciation for the care my family and I receive. I also like supporting Holy Cross Health because the organization treats a lot of patients who don t have insurance. The Holy Cross Health Foundation gives everyone the opportunity to support the important work of Holy Cross Health. To learn more, contact Wendy Friar, chief development officer, Holy Cross Health Foundation, at 301-557-GIVE (4483). To make an online donation, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Foundation. Gifts also may be mailed to: Holy Cross Health Foundation, 10720 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Holy Cross Hospital I 1500 Forest Glen Road I Silver Spring, MD 20910 I Tel: 301-754-7000 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital I 19801 Observation Drive I Germantown, MD 20876 I Tel: 301-557-6000 HolyCrossHealth.org I TTY 301-754-7406 I To find a physician, call 301-754-8800. 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 301-754-7712. Submit your comments to Nancy Graham, editor, at grahan@holycrosshealth.org.