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stRokefast care saves the life of Hilleary Hawkins Jr.

Joint RepLACeMentMaria Glover fi nds relief for her sore knee.

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holy Cross hospital. A new generation of Medicine.

www.holycrosshealth.org301-754-7000

SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Many years ago, Holy Cross Hospital put into motion plans to be the most trusted provider of health care ser-

vices in our area. For our patients and their families, we envisioned off ering the latest clini-cal advancements, part-nering 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 ac-

complishments in making health care at Holy Cross Hospital better for you and your family in the past 10 years.

1 For your CoMFoRt we modern-ized and enlarged our facility. In 2005, an $80-million expansion dou-bled the hospital’s original size and created more than 200,000 square feet of new hospital and physician office space. The renovated Emer-gency Center, Maternity Center, Wom-en’s Surgery Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit and others have paved the way for the following additional advancements.

2 For your faster ReCoveRY our ex-perts off er minimally invasive surgery. We perform more gynecologic and gy-necologic oncology surgeries than any

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other hospital in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and we were the fi rst hospital in Montgomery County to off er 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.

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3 For your DignitY we provide specialized care to patients 65 and older.The nation’s fi rst 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 par-ticipate 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.

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4 For your CoMMunitY we pro-vide 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.

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 1999. We have one of the largest medical staff s in the state, with 1,200 affi liated physicians. Many of our physicians are named among the Washington area’s top doctors in Washingtonian maga-zine’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 tech-niques. 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 MinDwe off er high-quality care. An

impressive list of designations, accredi-tations and awards off er independent recognition of our innovative and high-quality 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 diff erence for the people of Montgomery County by establishing a new hospital in Germantown, making im-provements to our Silver Spring campus and building a new health center in the Wheaton/Aspen Hill area.

5 For your specialized CARe we off er top-notch services for women and in-fants. In the past 10 years, more than 82,000 babies have been born at Holy Cross Hospital. We deliver more ba-bies 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 fi rst hospital in Montgomery County to implement a fully functional electronic medical records system to serve patients better, and we are one of the fi rst hospitals in Maryland to participate in the state’s health information exchange, which will ultimately improve patient care.

7 For your weLLness we off er community programs and services. To keep our community healthy and informed, our Community Health department off ers hun-dreds of health, wellness and fi tness classes; special events, including health screenings; physician lectures; and support groups throughout the year.

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As 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 any-thing,” Hilleary says. “They just rushed me in for testing.”

High-priority CT and MRI scans quickly confi rmed 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

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For more information about support groups, services and resources available to stroke survivors and their care-

givers, call 301-754-8800 or visit www.holycrosshealth.org.

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the race against timeHospital. “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 Com-mission 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 virtu-ally bring together medical experts as well as family members to provide more personalized, effi cient 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 fl ow 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 neuro-logical 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.

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.

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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 eventDid 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 www.holycrosshealth.org or call 301-754-8800.

registration is required and space is limited. to register, visit 301-754-8800


“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 under-neath it.”

Just a few years ago, Maria used to sleep until noon and could only man-age 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 drag-ging 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 complica-tions and prolonged recovery,” explains Rinelda M. Horton, MD, Maria’s Kai-ser 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 sup-port 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

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 per-formed total knee replacement surgery on Maria’s left knee to help restore func-tion and relieve the pain.

“Physicians at Holy Cross Hospital perform thousands of orthopedic pro-cedures 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 manage-ment, and physical and occupational therapy to help accelerate progress.

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After weight-loss and knee replacement surgeries, Maria glover says, ‘i feel so alive!’

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thing; now I do five

things at once.” —Maria Glover


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 kitIf you are experiencing pain, stiff-ness 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 call-ing 301-754-8800 or visiting www.holycrosshealth.org.


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Big plans,Holy Cross Hospital is establishing

the fi rst new hospital in Mont-gomery County in 35 years. Our

new 93-bed, private-room facility will be in Germantown on the Montgomery College campus and offer medical, surgi-cal, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric care.

An iDeAL LoCAtion Northern Mont-gomery County has the largest concen-tration 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

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 resi-dents 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 build-ing 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.

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the tiMe hAs CoMe: Holy Cross Hospital’s new 93-bed, private-room 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


watch our progress at www.holycrosshealth.org.

gReen-MinDeD Also worth noting is that the new hospital will promote environmental sustainability by reduc-ing travel time and traffi c 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 certifi -cation for sustainable design and energy effi ciency.

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 pro-vide primary health care to low-income, uninsured adults.

“These health centers meet the needs of our growing uninsured population, ease pressure on already crowded emer-gency rooms and reduce overall health care costs by redirecting primary care away from higher-priced emergency care to a lower-priced outpatient alterna-tive,” 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 effi cient care. Whenever people come into any of our facilities for care, their informa-tion 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.

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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.


Did you know? The National Council on the Aging identifi ed 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.

serving those in needthe state of Maryland named Holy Cross Hospital one of only fi ve exemplary community benefi t 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 www.holycrosshealth.org.

serving those in needthe state of Maryland named Holy Cross Hospital one of only fi ve exemplary community benefi t programs.

to learn about the many ways we are meeting the complex health care needs of our community,

Making the Connection: Holy Cross Hospital’s Commitment to Improving Access

FoReveR Young: “senior Fit helps me to stay limber and improves my balance—and the social benefi ts are another plus.”

—estelle eisendrath, 94

s eniors say that maintaining inde-pendence is one of their top pri-orities. 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 famil-iar with the benefi ts of exercise, actu-

ally 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 fi tness facilities that can be expensive and often offer activities that target younger audiences. Holy Cross Hos-pital started its Senior Fit program to

help older adults make fi tness a part of their lives.

“I’ve been participating in Senior Fit since Holy Cross Hospital created the program in 1995,” says Estelle

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, multi-component exercise program for adults age 55 and older. It uses the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and promotes strength and fl exibility, 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 fi scal year 2010, Holy Cross Hos-pital provided more than $37 million in community benefi t programs, such as Senior Fit. That’s an average of more than $100,000 a day.

Fitness for seniors


All classes are located at Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, 8580 Second Ave., in Silver Spring, unless otherwise noted.

senior sourceFor more information or to register, call 301-754-8800 or visit www.holycrosshealth.org.

A registration form also is available on page 13. Class dates, instructors and fees are subject to change.

DIabetes self-ManaGeMent eDuCatIOn prOGraMthursdays, April 28, May 5, 12 and 19; June 2, 9, 16 and 23; July 7, 14, 21 and 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 259:30 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 reCOverywednesdays, June 22, Aug. 2410 a.m. to 2 p.m.Learn about the early signs and symp-toms of heart failure, as well as heart-healthy nutrition, medication and weight management. Have your medication re-viewed and your blood pressure checked. Enjoy a heart-healthy lunch with a cook-ing demonstration.

FrEE Matter Of balanCeFridays, July 1-Aug. 19

10 a.m. to noonHave 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

speCiAL events FrEE It’s yOur tIMe:

WOMen’s HealtH eventsaturday, May 1410 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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professional and Community education Center, 1500 Forest glen Road, silver spring, MDNeed inspiration to get healthy? At-tend 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 1210 a.m. to 2 p.m.holy Cross hospital professional and Community education Center, 1500 Forest glen Road, silver spring, MDStroke can—and does—occur at any age, at any time (once every 40 sec-onds in the United States). Come and experience an interactive and informative program that will feature stroke risk assessments; blood pres-sure screenings; body composition analyses; lectures on stroke recov-ery, nutrition and stroke, and virtual neurology; plus, games, prizes, and much more.

FRee sCReeningsMeDICatIOn revIeW Mondays, May 9, July 1810 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in your medications and con-sult a Holy Cross Hospital pharmacist about drug interactions, proper dos-ing and side effects. Please call for an appointment.

OsteOpOrOsIs tuesday, Aug. 91 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 Welloverview: tuesday, June 2111:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.series: tuesdays, June 28-Aug. 211:30 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 prOGraMwednesdays, July 13-sept. 2811 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-than-normal blood sugar, you may qualify to attend. Call 301-754-8800 for more information.


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, off ers 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 seMinARsbreatHInG teCHnIQuestuesdays, July 5-261 to 2 p.m.receive eff ective breathing tools to reduce stress and increase awareness.

FrEE Help yOurself: a HealtH lIteraCy

prOGraM fOr senIOrsFridays June 10—Communicating eff ectively with health Care providers June 17—Finding health information on the internet10:30 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 fi nd good health information online.

MeMOry aCaDeMy session i: tuesdays, June 7-July 510:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. session ii: thursdays, July 21-Aug. 181 to 3 p.m. $15This five-week memory train-ing course teaches practical techniques for enhancing mem-ory 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 senIOrswednesdays, May 4-June 810 to 11:30 a.m.includes quit-smoking aidsLearn to stay tobacco-free with a personalized treatment plan.

nO-COOk Mealstuesday, Aug. 1610 a.m. to noon$10In 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 salaDsthursday, June 3010 a.m. to noon$10If 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 groupwednesdays, May 18-Aug. 2411 a.m. to noonExplore meditation to benefi t specific areas of well-being, such as physical health, pain relief, emotional wellness, cre-ativity, and communication and relationships.

LeCtuRes AnD seMinARsbreatHInG teCHnIQuestuesdays, July 5-261 to 2 p.m.receive eff ective breathing tools to reduce stress and increase awareness.

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eff ectively with health Care providers

information on the internet10:30 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 fi nd good health information online.

MeMOry aCaDeMy

June 7-July 510:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Aug. 181 to 3 p.m. $15This five-week memory train-ing course teaches practical techniques for enhancing mem-ory ability. It is designed for people with age-related memory concerns and is not intended for people with Alz heimer’s disease.


Holy Cross Hospital reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. In case of inclement weather, call 301-754-7000 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.

Register today!You also may register for classes by credit card at www.holycrosshealth.org or by calling 301-754-8800.Please mail this form with payment (no cash, please) to: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source 8580 Second Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910

name ____________________________ Date of birth_______________

address ______________________________apt. no._______________

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ARt AppReCiAtion & CReAtive ARtstHe WOrlD Of artMondays May 23—the Most Beauti-ful painting in the world: Renoir and the Making of The Luncheon of the Boating Party June 27—the world of Dutch painting: Rem-brandt’s Amsterdam, Frans hals’ haarlem and ver-meer’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 seriesDiscover the world of art. Light refreshments provided.

ConteMpoRARY issues FoR senioRsaarp DrIver safety prOGraMwednesdays, June 15, Aug. 1710 a.m. to 2 p.m.$12 for AARp members; $14 for nonmembersDrivers 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 271:30 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.

MoveMent AnD BoDYwoRk CLAsses

better bOnesFor seniors age 55 and

older, this free program fo-cuses on maintaining bone density while improving strength, flexibility and bal-ance. Some exercises are done seated.

Gentle yOGaMondays

session i: May 2-June 20 session ii: July 11-Aug. 22$31.5010:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn gentle yoga techniques and restorative postures to re-duce stress, improve balance, and build strength and move-ment. Ideal for people with chronic conditions or pain.

JaZZ DanCetuesdays

session i: May 17-June 21 session ii: July 12-Aug. 161 to 2 p.m.$27Smooth jazz warm-ups and simple jazz dance steps and routines set to a variety of mu-sic 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. 256 to 6:45 p.m.$45This boot camp-inspired fitness class will get you in the best shape of your life. Perfect for working older adults.

Use these symbols to find a class for your fitness level.

= easy = moderate = challenging


lIne DanCe Fridays

session i: May 20-June 24$27 session ii: July 15-Aug. 19$2710:30 to 11:30 a.m.Get a great workout while learning the latest line danc-ing techniques.

Mat pIlates tuesdays

session i: May 3-June 7 session ii: June 21-July 26$2711:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Strengthen, tone and lengthen your core muscles to bal-ance the strength of your ab-dominal and back muscles while improving posture and flexibility.

FrEE paCe: peOple WItH artHrItIs

Can eXerCIseMondays and

wednesdays session i: May 2-June 22 session ii: July 6-Aug. 24 1 to 2 p.m.Using safe and simple exer-cises designed by the Arthri-tis 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$67.5010:30 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 fItThis free, 45-minute,

multicomponent exercise pro-gram is for people age 55 and older. Ongoing classes areoffered at 19 locations in partnership with Kaiser Per-manente. Call 301-754-8800for more information.

FrEE suMMer strIDers

InDOOr WalkInG WOrkOut

prOGraMMondays and Fridays9:15 to 10 a.m.Beat the heat! This indoor walking program lets you get fi t and stay cool during the hot summer months. Participants will receive a free pedometer and progress tracking.

taI CHIFridays, May 13-July 29

11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., basic 1 to 2 p.m., continuing$54Learn basic postures, principal health benefi ts and methods of meditation. Tai Chi is an integrated system of health, self-defense and meditation.

taI CHI ClubFriday, Aug. 19

11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

yOGa thursdays

session i: May 5-June 9 session ii: June 23-July 28$2711:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This class comprises pos-tures, 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

$2712:30 to 1:30 p.m.Zumba co mbi n es L a t i n rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create a fun, easy-to-follow aerobic workout.

Thinkingaboutjointreplacement?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 aft er surgery. If you are sched-uled 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 301-754-7929.


pRogRAMs FoR CARegiveRsAll programs are held at the Holy Cross Hospital Caregiver resource Center, 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, unless otherwise stated. registration is required; call 301-754-7152.

annuItIes anD yOur retIreMentthursday, May 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m.A fi nancial adviser will help you better understand the basics of annuities.

fOunDatIOns fOr InvestInGthursday, April 28, 2:30 to 4 p.m.A well-known fi nancial adviser will discuss key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds; asset allocation; and the impact of inflation.

MeDICaID plannInGthursday, May 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m.A local elder-law attorney will explain the fi nancial 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 www.holycrosshealth.org.

aDult CareGIver suppOrt GrOupsFor more information, call Sister Kathy Weber at 301-754-7152.

barIatrIC surGery suppOrt GrOupsFor more information, visit www.holycrosshealth.org/bariatrics or call 301-754-8800.

bereaveMent suppOrt GrOupsFor more information, call Franca Posner, MSW, at 301-754-7742.

breast CanCer suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).

lIvInG WItH DIabetes aDult suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call Linda Henderson, RN, at 301-754-7448.

lOOk GOOD…feel betterFor more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).

neOnatal IntensIve Care unIt (nICu) suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call Kathleen Velte-Lee at 301-754-7724.

nIXInG nICOtIne: stayInG QuIt suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call Jackie Diehl at 301-592-9125.

OvarIan anD GyneCOlOGICal CanCer suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).

parkInsOn’s DIsease CareGIver suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call Mary Bulla Sanchez at 301-754-8510.

perInatal lOss suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call the Spiritual Care department at 301-754-7390.

strOke suppOrt GrOupFor more information about the Montgomery County Stroke Association support group, call 301-754-8800.

survIvOrs OfferInG suppOrt (breast CanCer) For more information, call 301-754-8502.

tHyCa: tHyrOID CanCer suppOrt GrOupFor more information, call 301-943-5419.

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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 www.holycrosshealth.org and choose “ways to give.”

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.

Sincerely,Theresa V. BrownSilver Spring

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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

LeAving A LegACY: theresa Brown has generously included holy Cross hospital in her will.

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