st. anthony health! - fall 2014
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Health articles and advice for your household from CHI Franciscan Health.TRANSCRIPT
Fall 2014
Married Couple ShareS Their
Weight Loss success
In It TogeTher!
Could Prostate cancer sneak
uP on you?
Plus+See page 13 for our
Calendar of Events
St. Anthony
From St. Anthony Hospital and the other services of CHI Franciscan Health
gig harbor reSidenT suPPorts WifeDuring Breast cancer BattLeSee page 8
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ChI FrAnCISCAn
CHI Franciscan is a family of more than 12,000 doctors, nurses and staff who provide exceptional medical care at: Hospitals St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way • St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood • St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw • St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor • Highline Medical Center, Burien • Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton and Silverdale • Medical Groups franciscan Medical group, clinics throughout the Puget Sound • Harrison HealthPartners, serving the West Sound
CEO, CHI Franciscan Health Joe Wilczekpresident, St. anthony Hospital Kurt SchleyManaging editor amanda Hobbs
CHI franciscan Health is part of Catholic Health Initiatives, which has health care facilities throughout the united States. ©2014, CHI franciscan Health. all rights reserved.
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CHI FRANCISCAN HEALTHour best care. Your best health.SM
CHI FRANCISCAN NEWSStay current with what’s happening at franciscan Health System.
WOMEN’S HEALTHBeating breast cancer surrounded by love, support and top-notch care
MEN’S HEALTHScreenings and high-tech care help men beat prostate cancer
HEART HEALTHHiker back on the trail with minimally invasive heart surgery
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERYCouple finds winning weight loss plan
Internal MedicineFranciscan Nephrology Associates at St. Anthony (253) 272-588111511 Canterwood Blvd. NW Suite 100gig Harbor
Gynecology
Franciscan Women’s Health
Associates at St. Anthony(253) 530-295511511 Canterwood Blvd. N.W., Suite 145gig Harbor
Irene Grias, DO
Aman Gill, MD
Family MedicineFranciscan Medical Clinic - Gig Harbor(253) 858-91926401 Kimball Dr. Suite 201gig Harbor
Obstetrics/GynecologyFranciscan Women’s Health Associates - Gig Harbor(253) 853-80506401 Kimball Dr. Suite 104gig HarborKaren Nelson, MD,
FACOG
Andre Dalumpines, MD
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Our best care. Your best health.SM CHI FraNCIsCaN HEaltH Is HErE FOr yOu aNd yOur FaMIly
However, our system will start using a new logo with four shapes intersecting to form a guiding star. The new logo symbolizes CHI Franciscan Health’s seamless integration of hospitals, clinics and services as well as our mission to ensure your best possible health.
Innovating and expanding health care Today’s health care world is changing. That’s why CHI Franciscan Health is increasing efficiency and maximizing care by seamlessly integrating technol-ogy to meet your needs. Some great examples include electronic medical records (EMR) at all of our hospitals
and convenient telehealth capabilities, such as secure video chats with a doctor or nurse practitioner from the comfort of your home. As part of a national integrated network of medical expertise and trusted care, we have access to resources that are unavailable to smaller health systems. More than ever before, you and your trusted health team can quickly get what you need — regardless of your location.
With the wealth of experience that CHI and Franciscan have gained from their shared history, we are prepared to provide you and the communities we serve with leading edge care today and well into the future.
WHETHER you HAvE vISITEd A FRAnCISCAn HEAlTH SySTEM FACIlITy for routine medical care, emergency services or anything in between, you’ve experienced what it means to receive expert, personalized care in a compas-sionate setting. We have a long tradition of expanding the boundaries of what’s possible in health care so people in our communities can live their very best lives.
That commitment to optimal health and innovation will continue as Franciscan Health System enters a new chapter as CHI Franciscan Health.
New name, same commitment to leadCHI, or Catholic Health Initiatives, has been Franciscan’s parent company for more than 18 years and is one of the largest health care networks in the country.
“Franciscan Health is a founding member of Catholic Health Initiatives and there are many advantages to our patients in being a part of not only a large regional system, but also a national health care organization,” said Joseph Wilczek, chief executive officer of CHI Franciscan Health. “our new name and logo highlights that we’re dedicated to providing our community with the highest quality medical care at an affordable price as we work together to build healthier communities.”
our individual hospital names will remain the same, and the same trusted health care experts will be here.
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Medicare Advantage Plans from a member of your health care family!
did you know that you could have your Medicare Advantage plan with a company that is part of the same family you trust your medical care to? Soundpath Health is a locally based health plan serving Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state since 2007, with an emphasis on the physician-patient relationship, access and personal customer service.
CHI Franciscan Health and Soundpath Health are both part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) which is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health. Soundpath Health offers a fresh approach to Medicare Advantage where doctors, members and the health plan work together to optimize member health with costs that are affordable and predictable. Soundpath Health has four plans to choose from (three with Rx coverage!), all emphasizing preventive care, disease management and wellness programs.
In addition to King and Pierce counties, Soundpath Health serves Medicare beneficiaries in Chelan, douglas, Grant, lewis, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs oct. 15-dec. 7, 2014. For more information about your options, please call Soundpath Health at 1-866-789-7747.
Don’t forget! Medicare open enrollment is October 15 through december 7, 2014. Need help? Easily compare Medicare advantage plans with our free resource. Call 1-866-491-3860 or visit MedicareCompareUSA.com.
Volunteers are the heart of hospice
Would you like to share your
time and comfort patients and
families dealing with a serious
illness? Franciscan Hospice and
Palliative Care is looking for
volunteers with warm hearts
and good listening skills to
support patients and their
families.
Whether it’s a private home,
nursing home or Franciscan
Hospice House, we meet our
patients where they live. If you
are at least 16 years of age and
can make a 12-month volunteer
commitment, we’d love you to join
our team in King, Pierce or Kitsap
counties. Hospice volunteers
generally work an average of one
to four hours a week. special
training and ongoing education is
provided.
there are many ways you can
volunteer:■ sit with someone who could
use some company■ listen to life stories■ Play card games, do crossword
puzzles or read■ Give a caregiver much-needed time
away to rest or run errands ■ Make monthly calls to our patients;
and more
Join our team today! For more information call (253) 534-7000 or visit CHIfranciscan.org/hospice
CHI Franciscan News
Vaccinate for health!Washington state saw 219 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) this year. of all
infants hospitalized 80% were three months or younger. Adult immunization with
the Tdap vaccine is the most effective way to stop the spread of this serious disease.
The CDC reported the largest number of measles cases in the u.S. since 1994:
288 cases this year. Most cases are imported by unvaccinated travelers. Before
the U.S. had the vaccine, 400-500 children died each year. Currently 15% of
measles patients require hospitalization.
Influenza, commonly called “flu,” can kill you, hospitalize you or simply ruin
two weeks of your life with symptoms like fevers, body aches and a severely sore
throat. Visit CHIFranciscan.org/FLU to find a clinic offering flu shots near you.
Vaccinations are important! Help you, your family and your communities’
most vulnerable stay healthy. Visit FranciscanDoctors.org to find a primary
care provider and get immunized.
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Regional Hospital joins CHI Franciscan HealthWhen patients in critical care have stabilized, but still require acute hospitalization over an extended time, they are sometimes transferred to a long term acute care facility (lTAC). Regional Hospital has been the premier lTAC facility in the five-state region since it opened in 1994, providing specialized care including programs for ventilator weaning and complex medical management.
Regional Hospital, located in Tukwila, will move to Highline Medical Center this fall. Relocating at Highline will benefit patients and their families through closer collaboration with specialists and quicker and easier access to needed services. The new Highline location also offers larger, private rooms with more services on site for family and friends.
For more information about this specialized care, please visit regionalhospital.org.
Are you a current or former heavy smoker? Franciscan is introducing a new lung Cancer Screening program for Franciscan Medical Clinic patients in the Gig Harbor and Peninsula region. Research indicates that for people who are at highest risk for developing lung cancer, this annual screening reduces the risk of dying from lung cancer. our goal is to find any lung cancers early—in order to provide the best chance of treating and surviving the disease. Patients who qualify for this new program will be screened with a low-dose lung CT scan once a year – for 3 consecutive years – and will be followed by their primary care physician during that timeframe.
Patients who qualify include: Current or former heavy smoker (30 pack-years) between the ages of 55 to 75 years.
Most insurance providers do not currently cover the cost of lung cancer screening. Franciscan is offering this test to eligible patients for a cash price of $300, which is inclusive. Should a patient require lung cancer care as a result of the screening test, he/she is connected with our expert doctors to assure the very best cancer care.
If you would like to participate in this recommended test and meet the eligibility requirements, please call (253) 858-9192.
Franciscan Dialysis Center in Gig Harbor expands
franciscan Dialysis Center in the St. anthony Medical Building on pt. fosdick Drive
has expanded from nine to 12 hemodialysis stations, including a station to provide
patient training for home dialysis. additional upgrades include a new water
treatment delivery system and new state of the art BBraun dialysis machines.
“We had maximized our center’s nine stations, so we underwent a process of
licensing, funding and construction in order to meet the growing needs of the
community,” explains center manager Maria Conger, RN. There are several types
of dialysis patients can choose from. If you are interested in learning about
franciscan’s dialysis services in gig Harbor, call (253) 853-2965 or visit
CHIfranciscan.org.
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AbouT onE In EIGHT WoMEn WIll bATTlE bREAST CAnCER. but many more lives are affected. Spouses, children and loved ones also share in this difficult, life-changing experience. And the loving support they offer during this journey can make all the difference.
Just ask Gig Harbor resident Gretchen beckman and her husband, dan. When their lives were recently affected by a breast cancer diagnosis, Gretchen and dan turned to our area’s best care at Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center at the Milgard Medical Pavilion at St. Anthony Hospital.
an unexpected discoveryGretchen was in the good habit of getting annual mammograms, and the most recent results were normal. but in december 2013, she felt a lump in her
breast. She wasn’t even searching for it. “I took off my bra and just felt it. It was right there.”
Gretchen, with the support of her husband, saw her doctor the next day and was referred for
another mammogram. breast cancer was ultimately confirmed. Without hesitation she knew where to turn – her father had battled cancer and she remembered how well the CHI Franciscan team treated him.
“It all happened pretty quickly,” Gretchen recalled. After a biopsy and other tests, her medical oncologist Frank M. Senecal, Md, FACP, medical director of Franciscan Cancer Center, decided the best course of action would be chemotherapy, then mastectomy, then radiation. It was going to be a long journey, but dan was committed to being with Gretchen every step of the way.
Personal touchTop notch care is paramount, but personal interactions with doctors and nurses from Jane T. Russell Cancer Care Center are what confirmed for Gretchen and dan they were in the right place. The couple found comfort in the relationship they built with the doctors and their staff. The team made sure both Gretchen and dan had all of the information they needed to make informed decisions, and they demon-strated genuine care and compassion throughout the entire process. “It’s just a small item, but all of the providers always hugged my wife and that made me feel good,” said dan. “And they said ‘God bless you’ each time. We both have a strong faith so that meant a lot to us.”
Gretchen also formed bonds with her chemo nurses. “I love all of my chemo nurses,” she said. “If you have to go through chemo, I would rate the
Moacyr Ribeiro de Oliveira, MD
bEatING brEast CaNCEr surrOuNdEd by lOvE, suPPOrt aNd tOP-NOtCH CarE
With you all the way
We’re with you all the way. Contact the Jane thompson russell Cancer Care Center at
(253) 530-2695 or visit CHIfranciscan.org/cancer.
Gig Harbor resident Gretchen
Beckman relied on her husband Dan’s enduring
love and support and her faithful
dog, Bailey, throughout her
battle with breast cancer — a battle
that she won
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experience at the cancer center very highly.”For Gretchen and dan, their outcome was
a happy one. Gretchen finished her final day of chemo on her 49th birthday surrounded by 14 family members and close friends.
best treatment option for youThere are several types of breast cancer, and many possible treatments. The team of experts at the Jane T. Russell Cancer Care Center will work with you to identify and explore all of your options. you can count on them to be knowledgeable about the latest clinical trials and research.
To determine an action plan it’s necessary to first identify the type of cancer present. A biopsy helps doctors to check for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2/neu receptor, explained Moacyr Ribeiro de oliveira, Md, a medical oncologist who practices at the cancer center and is another important member of Gretchen’s care team. These results help determine the appropri-ate treatment regimen since certain types of breast cancer respond well to some forms of treatment but not others.
Sometimes surgery is the next step after biopsy – surgery could mean a lumpectomy or mastectomy, said dr. oliveira. In cases where the tumor is too big or aggressive, chemo is given before surgery. “Clinical trials show that in aggressive tumors, especially in triple negative tumors, if chemo is given up front there is a better chance that the tumor is not coming back,” he added.
We’re in it togetherAfter a cancer diagnosis, there is a lot of information to take in and decisions to be made. That’s why our experts are here to provide you with clear information and to address any concerns. our area’s leading team of doctors, nurses and staff coordinate care to make sure everyone is on the same page. This means that starting from the moment we first see you and all the way through your treatment program, you get high-quality, compassionate care.
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Could you HAvE CAnCER And noT KnoW IT? It’s common for prostate cancer to progress without any symptoms. This makes the disease more likely to advance before you know something is wrong. Fortunately, the PSA blood test is a screening tool that can lead to early detection and treatment.
Christopher S. Arroyo, Md, a urologist and surgeon at Franciscan urology Associates in Gig Harbor, recommends prostate screenings for men who are at risk for the disease. This includes those over the age of 50, men who have a family history of the disease or who are of African American ancestry who have at least a ten-year life expectancy.
Weighing the optionsPort orchard resident bill Szpor learned that his PSA levels were high as a result of a prostate screening by his general practitioner. He was referred to dr. Arroyo.
“dr. Arroyo spent time with my wife and I, and he talked to us about everything,” bill said. “He told us to take a few days and then come back and tell him what we wanted to do. My wife and I sat down and weighed the options. I had an enlarged prostate and a little bit of cancer in the prostate. We believed the best way to deal with it was to eliminate the problem. We
Winning the battle togetherCHI FraNCIsCaN OFFErs sCrEENING aNd HIGH-tECH CarE tO HElP MEN bEat PrOstatE CaNCEr
Christopher Arroyo, MD
weighed the downsides against the positives and decided to just take it out.” dr. Arroyo performed the procedure – a robotic prostatectomy.
Informed decisionsProstate cancer diagnosis and treatment is a very controversial topic, said dr. Arroyo. ‘The reason for this is that many prostate cancers are small volume, slow growing cancers, and they tend to occur in older men – so for some men, the cancer may not be life-threatening. one of the first things I do with patients is to put their cancer in context of their health condition, their age, and their level of comfort with ‘sitting on’ the cancer if it isn’t life-threatening.”
When individuals are candidates for curative treatment, meaning they have an early cancer that has not spread outside of the prostate, but that has potential to become life-threaten-ing, the discussion advances to exploring treatment options, recovery and the potential complications, he said.
Compassionate careThere is a lot of information to process and decisions to be made after a cancer diagnosis. The experts at CHI Franciscan are here to answer any questions you may have, and to make sure you are informed about all of your treatment options. our team works together to make sure you receive high-quality, compassionate care.
Cancer care is provided by CHI Franciscan and a network of expert partners including: Peninsula Radiation oncology, northwest Medical Specialties, TRA Medical Imaging, and the Puget Sound Institute of Pathology.
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another concern for men: testicular cancer
Prostate cancer isn’t the only “manly
cancer” that men should be concerned
about. While a man’s chance of being
diagnosed with testicular cancer is low
— only about 1 in 270 develops the
disease. But when testicular cancer does
occur, it tends to strike in younger men.
While this disease can affect males of all
ages, about half of all men diagnosed
with testicular cancer are between ages
20 and 34.
performing a self-exam can help lead
to early detection of testicular cancer
— often a lump is the first sign, although
swelling, breast tenderness and early
puberty are also possible symptoms.
During or immediately after a shower
is the best time to perform a self-exam
because the skin of the scrotum is
relaxed. Check one testicle at a time by
rolling it between your fingers, looking
and feeling for lumps or any changes in
size, shape or feel of the testicles.
Testicular cancer can typically be
treated successfully. Talk with your
doctor if you find a suspicious lump
or other concern.
If you need to fight the battle, let us help you win. Contact Franciscan urology associates at (253) 858-9192 or visit CHIfranciscan.org/cancer.
Port Orchard resident Bill Szpor has teamed up with CHI Franciscan Health to battle prostate cancer.
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University Place resident Jeff Bonnell is back to hiking thanks to great care at Franciscan Heart Center.
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Want to learn more about minimally invasive heart surgery?Call us at (253) 426-6700 or visit FranciscanHeart.org/small.
Back on the trail
unIvERSITy PlACE RESIdEnT And AvId HIKER Jeff bonnell had been living with a leaky heart valve for over a decade. but, when climbing the football stadium bleachers left him very short of breath, he knew something wasn’t right.
After attending one of CHI Franciscan Health’s heart health talks, Jeff got a thumbs-up from his cardiologist to seek care with one of the north-west’s most skilled heart surgeons, Craig Hampton, Md, with Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph.
dr. Hampton confirmed Jeff needed his mitral valve repaired. “I was ecstatic to find out I was a candidate for minimally invasive heart surgery,” said Jeff.
Minimally invasive heart surgery offers major benefits over traditional open heart surgery, including a smaller incision, and often less blood loss and a faster recovery.
on the day of the surgery, Jeff, who works as a nurse educator, saw former students he had actually trained standing by. now they were ready to take care of him. “Everyone was fantastic,” he said. “They made a real effort to make sure I was informed about everything going on.”
successful surgerydr. Hampton performed the procedure at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, not far from Jeff’s home. The surgery left a small, four-inch incision between his right ribs. Within a day, the nursing team had him attempt to stand and supported his efforts to get moving again. Three days later, he went home.
Craig Hampton, MD
MINIMally INvasIvE HEart surGEry, tEaM aPPrOaCH HElP lOCal HIKEr rECOvEr FastEr
As part of his recovery, Jeff attended CHI Franciscan’s cardiac rehabilitation program at St. Joseph. Three times a week, nursing staff and physiotherapists showed him how to safely exercise again to strengthen his heart and rebuild his stamina.
Staying active was an important goal for Jeff. Thanks to his work with CHI Franciscan staff, he’s been able to trek to Paradise lodge on Mt. Rainier and enjoyed a hike in Alaska over the summer.
“Franciscan got me on the mountain again,” Jeff said. “I have never felt better!”
Making heart surgery easier for youJeff is just one of many who can benefit from minimally invasive heart surgery, according to dr. Hampton. “Any time a small incision is made, it’s better for the patient,” he said. “There’s less stress, less trauma and potentially a safer, faster recovery.”
CHI Franciscan offers a wide variety of high-tech, minimally invasive heart procedures, including: ■ Mitral valve repair and replacement ■ Aortic valve replacement ■ Cardiac arrhythmia surgery ■ Coronary artery bypass graft (bypass surgery)
“We offer the most advanced, state-of-the-art heart surgery from some of the northwest’s most skilled heart surgeons, each with different specialties and expertise,” said dr. Hampton.
In fact, our surgeons perform more minimally invasive heart procedures than any other heart surgeons in the South Puget Sound. We know being told you need heart surgery can be overwhelming, but with CHI Franciscan, you’re in good hands.
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WHEn bARRy AllEn dECIdEd To CHAnGE HIS lIFE with weight loss surgery, he knew who would support him along the way: his wife, Wynetta.
barry weighed 331 pounds, and a previous spinal injury prevented him from exercising. He had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was on the borderline of having type 2 diabetes. So he turned to the Franciscan Center for Weight Management for help. He met with Troy Houseworth, Md, FACS, who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at the center. Together, they decided that the vertical sleeve gastrectomy was barry’s best choice.
“one of the benefits of vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a quicker recovery time,” said dr. Houseworth.
barry had the surgery in January 2013 and lost more than 115 pounds over the next several months. Wynetta was his steadfast support.
barry’s experience was so positive, it prompted Wynetta to see how weight loss surgery might help better her health. She was a good candidate and had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in May 2013, just months after her husband. She has lost 85 pounds so far and continues to work toward her goal weight. “It takes support, diet and exer-cise to maintain,” said Wynetta. “It’s not just a quick fix. It’s a lifestyle change with a jump start.”
“We had the surgeries close together so we could learn from and support
Two is better than oneCOuPlE FINds WINNING WEIGHt lOss PlaN WItH FraNCIsCaN CENtEr FOr WEIGHt MaNaGEMENt
each other,” said barry. “The first month is always the hardest. I’d tell her that it would be oK and she could do it.”
your weight loss surgery planWeight loss surgery should be individu-alized based on a person’s health issues and weight loss goals. If you are interested in surgery, the first step is to attend one of our bariatric seminars to learn about your options, dr. House-worth said. The next step is to schedule a consultation with our team where we will review the appropriate treatment options and requirements.
“Through a physical, psychological and lifestyle evaluation, the center will help you determine your best choice
for long-term success,” said bariatric surgeon Haroon P. Anwar, Md.
When you work with our center, you’ll be in great hands. Franciscan Center for Weight Management, based at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, was designated a bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and bariatric Surgery in december 2006. The designation recognizes the center’s experience and favorable outcomes in weight loss surgery.
More than 2,000 surgical weight loss procedures have been performed at St. Francis Hospital over the past 10 years. The surgeons perform the most robotic-assisted surgeries in the state.
Troy Houseworth, MD Haroon P. Anwar, MD
Attend a free weight loss seminar today! Visit CHIfranciscan.org/weightloss.
Barry and Wynetta had weight loss surgery just months apart. Together, they’ve lost a total of about 200 pounds!
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CLASSES
Fitting Food Into Your Fight Against CancerDesigned for cancer patients in active treatment
and their caregiver or support person. Topics
include: anti-inflammatory foods to aid recovery
and healing, coping with common treatment-
related side effects and nutrition resources.
Instructor Nancy Steedman, RD, CD, CSO, is a
certified specialist in oncology nutrition. Call
(253) 426-4428 to register. FREE!» Third Tuesday of every month; 3–4 p.m.;
TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical Center, Ground
Floor Oncology Conference Room, 1717 S. J Street
» Fourth Thursday of every month; 10–11 a.m.;
GIG HARBOR, Jane Thompson Russell Cancer
Care Center classroom, St. Anthony Hospital,
11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
Pump Up Your KnowledgeThis class is for those on insulin pump therapies
or those considering insulin pumps. Please call
Franciscan Diabetes at (253) 426-6753 for
information about registration.
» Classes offered Tuesdays, May 27, July 22,
Sept. 23, Nov. 25; 6–7:30 p.m.; TACOMA,
See something you like? Mark your calendar! CHI Franciscan Health offers these upcoming events and resources to help promote healing of mind, body and spirit.
Fall 2014
For your
St. Joseph Medical Center, Lagerquist A,
1717 S. J Street
Living Better with Kidney DiseaseFranciscan Nephrology Services offers a three-hour
FREE quarterly class to help people with kidney
disease better understand their condition, learn
ways to help preserve kidney function and live
better. This class is taught by a registered nurse,
registered dietitian and social worker who all have
experience in kidney disease and dialysis needs.
Visit ChIfranciscan.org/classes or call
1-888-825-3227 to register. FREE!» Wed., Nov. 5; TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical
Center, 1717 S. J Street
Living Successfully with Heart Failure CourseFranciscan Heart Center now offers a free,
four-week course to help you live successfully with
heart failure. Led by healthcare experts, information
presented includes understanding heart failure,
nutrition, medication and exercise/activity. This
class welcomes patients and families of those living
with heart failure and newly diagnosed patients.
Additionally, the course is designed to help
transition participants joining CHI Franciscan’s
Cardiac Rehabilitation program. FREE! Valet Parking
is available in the Emergency Department parking
lot, off 19th St. and J St. Registration is required: go
to ChIfranciscan.org/classes or call 1-888-825-3227.
» Mondays (fifth Monday of the month excluded);
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical
Center’s Franciscan Heart Center Patient
Education Room, 1717 S. J Street
Heart-Healthy Eating Class SeriesThis four-week series is taught by a registered
dietitian and focuses on living a healthier lifestyle
by changing habits and following a nutritious,
low-fat eating plan. Classes cover meal planning,
shopping, reading labels, dining out, goal setting,
staying on track and much more. FREE! Call 1-888-825-3227 to register.
» Wednesdays (excluding the 5th Wednesday
of the month); 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; TACOMA,
St. Joseph Medical Center, 1717 S. J Street
WEight LoSS
Weight Loss Surgery — Learn the FactsFREE seminar about your surgical options at the
Franciscan Center for Weight Management, a
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Registration
is required. Call 1-888-825-3227 or go to
FranciscanWeightLoss.org.
» FEDERAL WAY, Franciscan Center for Weight
Management, 34509 Ninth Ave. S, Suite 203B
Weight Loss Surgery Support GroupsWhether you’re contemplating surgical weight loss or
have already had surgery, we have a support group to
meet your needs. Support group attendance is free
and confidential. No need to register!
» LAKEWOOD, Third Monday of the Month,
6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Clare Hospital Resource
Center, 4908 112th St. SW
» FEDERAL WAY, Second Tuesday of the Month,
1–2 p.m., St. Francis Hospital Medical Office
Building, 34509 Ninth Ave. S
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Palpitations, Pains and Prevention — Learn More, Worry Less!Ever had a flip-flop feeling in your chest? Worried
about that arm pain? Want information to prevent
heart disease? Join us to learn more about your heart
and set your mind at ease. Cardiologist Francisco
Yuvienco, MD will explore the basic anatomy of your
heart, common heart problems and explain what
you can do to reduce risk factors and better manage
your heart health. Visit ChIfranciscan.org/classes or
call 1-888-825-3227 to register. FREE!» Wed., Oct. 22; 6-7:30 p.m.; LAKEWOOD,
St. Clare Hospital, 11315 Bridgeport Way S.W.,
St. Clare Conference Room A & B
Walk Away From Heart Disease — Take Control of Your Lifestyle!Heart disease may be America’s number one
cause of death, but it’s also the most preventable.
CHI Franciscan Cardiologist Hamid Roodneshin,
MD, is passionate about the preventive measures
you can take to increase your ticker’s stamina and
longevity. Even if you have heart disease, Dr. Rood-
neshin will give you ways to help reduce your risks
and increase your capacity to enjoy life! Please visit
ChIfranciscan.org/classes or call 1-888-825-3227
to register. FREE!» Tues., Nov. 4; 6-7:30 p.m.; AUBURN, The
Rainier Room at the Truitt Building, 102 West
Main Street
EvEntS
Bras for a CauseJoin us for an uplifting evening of creativity,
sisterhood and fundraising to support breast
cancer screening for underserved women on the
plateau. View artfully decorated bras, vote for your
favorite and enjoy appetizers and libations. If you
are a community member, a cancer survivor or
caregiver, a mother, sister, grandmother or friend
who is interested, join us for this evening of fun!
Catered by St. Elizabeth’s Cornerstone Café.
Cost: $15 pre-registration/$20 at the door. Tickets
available online at ChIfranciscan.org/events or
by calling 1-888-825-3227.
» Thurs., Oct. 16; 6-8 p.m.; ENUMCLAW,
St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1455 Battersby Ave.
Susan G. Komen Puget Sound — Lunch for the Cure®As the presenting sponsor, CHI Franciscan joins
the fight against cancer at this annual luncheon
honoring cancer survivors, celebrating new
developments in cancer treatments, and our
commitment to finding a cure. If you’re interested
in being a table captain, please contact Sarah
Breece by phone at (206) 633-0303, ext. 102 or
» Thurs., Oct. 9; 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; TACOMA,
Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion,
1320 Broadway Plaza
Movember on the PlateauMen (and the women who care about them) are
invited to an evening of food, fun, a poker run,
and even a craft beer brewed and labeled just
for Movember on the Plateau, courtesy of The
Mint and Cole Street Brewery. Come see who’s
mastered the mustache in support of men’s
health! Attendees must be 21 years of age. Cost:
$10 pre-registration/$15 at the door. To register,
please call 1-888-825-3227 or visit us online at
ChIfranciscan.org/MovemberonthePlateau.
» Tues., Nov. 18; 6 p.m.; ENUMCLAW,
St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1455 Battersby Ave.
Roll the Dice for Breast CareJoin us for an evening of fun, prizes, appetizers
and libation, Bunco and more! Proceeds help
ensure uninsured or underinsured women receive
breast care and screening mammography. Cost:
$22 per person. Register at ChIfranciscan.org/
WomensCare or call 1-888-825-3227.
» Thurs., Oct. 23; 6:30 p.m.; FEDERAL WAY,
Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club,
3583 SW 320th Street.
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FAmiLy EduCAtion
For more information about tours or family
education classes and to register, please call
1-888-825-3227 (available 24/7) or visit
FhShealth.org/familyeducation.
Especially YoursA personalized three-hour private childbirth
education course for the expectant mother and her
companion. Arrange the date, time and location
which best suits your schedule and personally
select class content. A private tour of the Franciscan
Family Birth Center is an option. $200/couple.
Family Birth Center Tour Free tour of a Family Birth Center. For parents-to-be
who are considering or delivering at a CHI
Franciscan hospital. Tour the Franciscan birth center
of your choice and learn how to make the most of
your hospital stay. FREE!
Childbirth PreparationFour Franciscan hospitals offer childbirth prepara-
tion classes. Topics include pregnancy comfort
measures, labor and birth including variations
and interventions, and postpartum.
All classes include a tour of the family birth
center. $125/couple or free with Provider One/
DSHS card.
Teen Childbirth PreparationPregnancy preparation specifically addressing the
unique needs of young people 19 and under.
$60/couple or free with Provider One/DSHS card.
Breastfeeding PreparationCovers basic breastfeeding initiation tips and
accessing postpartum lactation resources. $50/
couple.
Newborn PreparationThis one time class includes topics such as
postpartum care of mom and baby, hints for
adjusting to new roles, basic newborn care and
resources. $50/couple.
Safe SitterBabysitting training for adolescents. Discusses topics
such as how to handle emergencies. $75/person.
CPR and Infant SafetyLearn basic life-saving skills for infants and children
and ways to childproof your home. $60/person;
$90/couple.
Balance After Birth Postpartum Support GroupsIn collaboration with Postpartum Support Interna-
tional, these drop-in support groups are a welcom-
ing, non-judgmental space for new parents to
discuss emotional changes and challenges. FREE!
Support groupS
Diabetes Support GroupsLearn and find encouragement and support from
others coping with diabetes. Call Franciscan’s Diabetes
Services at (253) 426-6753 for more information.
» Second Tuesday of the month; 5:30–6:30 p.m.;
GIG HARBOR, St. Anthony Hospital, Confer-
ence Room A, 11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
» Third Wednesday of each month, Noon–1 p.m.;
FEDERAL WAY, St. Francis Medical Office
Building, 34509 9th Ave. S
» Fourth Monday of each month, Noon–1 p.m.;
TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical Center, Dining
Rooms 1 & 2, Ground Floor, 1717 S. J St.
Franciscan Hospice Grief Support GroupsCall (253) 534-7000 for more information.
Cancer Support GroupsLook Good, Feel Better — Dedicated to
female cancer survivors, this 2 ½ hour class helps
with make-up, head scarves and other appearance
tips during cancer treatment. FREE! Call 1-800-227-2345 to register.
» First Friday of the month; 1–3:30 p.m.;
GIG HARBOR, Jane Thompson Russell
Cancer Care Center.
Yoga for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers — Open to anyone touched
by cancer as a patient, survivor or caregiver. No
yoga experience necessary. No registration
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER1717 S. J St
Tacoma • 253-426-4101
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL34515 Ninth ave S
Federal Way • 253-944-8100
ST. CLARE HOSPITAL11315 Bridgeport Way S.W. Lakewood • 253-985-1711
ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL1455 Battersby ave
Enumclaw • 360-802-8800
ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL11567 Canterwood Blvd N.W. Gig Harbor • 253-530-2000
Most programs and classes are free, but many require registration. For more information, call the number listed.
CHI Franciscan Health is on Facebook, youtube and twitter! ›› search for “Franciscan Health.”
necessary. FREE! » Second and fourth Wednesday of the month;
5–6 p.m.; GIG HARBOR; Jane Thompson
Russell Cancer Care Center
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