A new hospital in Germantown is only the

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HOLY CROSS
SPRING/SUMMER 2011
Holy Cross Hospital. A New Generation of Medicine.
Big plans, more health care
A new hospital in
Germantown is only
the beginning
Read more on page 8.
www.holycrosshealth.org
301-754-7000
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EPILEPSY
KID’S FIT
Sandy Sinclair goes back
to work after multiple
brain surgeries.
Practical and fun
exercise for kids like
Justin Sharp.
here
for
you
and your family
Holy Cross Hospital
Many years ago, Holy Cross Hospital put
into motion plans to be the most trusted
provider of health care services in our
area. For our patients
and their families, we
envisioned offering the
latest clinical advancements, partnering with
caring and experienced
physicians, and making
our facility modern and
welcoming.
We’ve come a long
way, and I’d like to share
Kevin J. Sexton,
President and CEO with you 10 major accomplishments in making health care at
Holy Cross Hospital better for you and
your family in the past 10 years.
other hospital in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and we were the first
hospital in Montgomery County to offer robotic surgery using the da Vinci surgical
robot. Our Joint and Spine Centers were expanded and renovated to better serve the
thousands of patients having joint replacement surgeries and complex procedures
for the spine.
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For your COMFORT we modernized and enlarged our facility. In
2005, an $80-million expansion doubled the hospital’s original size and
created more than 200,000 square
feet of new hospital and physician
office space. The renovated Emergency Center, Maternity Center, Women’s Surgery Unit, Surgical Intensive
Care Unit and others have paved
the way for the following additional
advancements.
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For your faster RECOVERY our experts offer minimally invasive surgery.
We perform more gynecologic and gynecologic oncology surgeries than any
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3 For your specialized CARE we offer top-notch services for women and
infants. In the past 10 years, more than 82,000 babies have been born at
Holy Cross Hospital. We deliver more babies and care for more newborns
with complex medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland or the
District of Columbia.
CEO Update
4 For your COMMUNITY we provide care for all. Our health centers
in Silver Spring/Takoma Park and
Gaithersburg provide affordable
primary health care to low-income,
uninsured adults. Since 1999, our
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic has
cared for more than 16,000 uninsured
pregnant women.
5 For your SAFETY we utilize electronic 8
medical records. We were the first hospital in Montgomery County to implement
a fully functional electronic medical
records system to serve patients better,
and we are one of the first hospitals in
Maryland to participate in the state’s
health information exchange, which will
ultimately improve patient care.
6 For your SATISFACTION we created a great place for our clinicians to work. Holy
For your WELLNESS we offer community programs and services. To keep
our community healthy and informed,
our Community Health department offers
hundreds of health, wellness and fitness
classes; special events, including health
screenings; physician lectures; and support groups throughout the year.
9 For your HEALTH we train physicians
and nurses. We are a teaching hospital
that trains medical students and resident physicians. In addition, practicing
physicians and other clinicians pursue training here, either in person or
through videoconferencing, in the latest
minimally invasive surgical techniques. We partner with nearly a
dozen nursing schools to provide
7 For your DIGNITY we provide specialized care to patients 65 and older. The naclinical experiences for nursing
tion’s first Seniors Emergency Center and our Seniors Ambulatory Surgery Center
students, including access to
are leading the country in meeting the needs of our growing senior community.
the hospital’s state-of-the-art
We are one of only three hospitals in Maryland to participate in the respected
Nursing Simulation Laboratory.
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.
10 For your PEACE OF MIND
we offer high-quality care. An
impressive list of designations,
accreditations and awards offer independent recognition of
our innovative and 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.
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 staffs in the state, with 1,200 affiliated physicians. Many
of our physicians are named among the Washington area’s top doctors in Washingtonian magazine’s annual listing.
For the future, we stand ready
to continue to make a difference
for the people of Montgomery
County by establishing a new hospital in Germantown, making improvements to our Silver Spring
campus and building a new
health center in the Wheaton/
Aspen Hill area.
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treatment
Transformative
Following multiple brain surgeries,
Sandy Sinclair gains independence
Successful epilepsy
surgery markedly
reduces or even
eliminates seizures
and may allow
patients to stop
taking anti-epilepsy
medications.
A place to heal
Patients who have had neurosurgery or who have lifethreatening neurological conditions are treated in our
Neuro Critical Care Unit. The experienced staff in this unit
provides these patients with clinical expertise, the latest
therapies and advanced brain monitoring.
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for epilepsy
“I
’ve had epilepsy since I was 13 years old,” says Sandy
Sinclair, now 36. “Medications had not worked for
me, and over time the seizures had gotten worse
and become more frequent.”
Of the nearly 3 million Americans who have epilepsy,
almost 1 in 3 experiences seizures that cannot be controlled
by medications. Holy Cross Hospital has a full-service epilepsy
program that offers long-term relief to those patients.
Sandy’s severe epilepsy was treated with two separate,
planned epilepsy surgeries under the direction of Gregory
Mathews, MD, neurologist, Holy Cross Hospital. James
Leiphart, MD, is the neurosurgeon who performed these
surgeries.
Sandy was an ideal epilepsy patient for the surgery. Pavel
Klein, MD, a Holy Cross Hospital neurologist with specialty
training in epilepsy, also known as an epileptologist, explains,
“Her seizures could not be controlled by medication, and they
originated from one specific location of her brain—and that
portion of her brain could be removed without impairing her
ability to function.”
Better control of debilitating seizures requires a two-step
approach. First, a team of neurologists pinpoints the precise
place, or places, in the brain where seizures originate. Second, a neurosurgeon removes that part of the brain under
the direction of the neurologists.
“Every case is totally different,” Dr. Mathews says. “Each
epilepsy patient experiences a unique pattern of seizure
activity. We have to find the exact places where the seizures
originate and remove those areas without causing functional
impairment.”
Successful epilepsy surgery markedly reduces or even
eliminates seizures and may allow patients to stop taking antiepilepsy medications. In the past, Sandy had experienced up
to 13 seizures a month. Since her surgery in December 2010,
she has had only one.
“It will take up to two years before we know if her surgery
has completely eliminated her seizures,” Dr. Mathews says.
Patients are considered seizure-free when they have gone a
full year without a seizure.
BRAIN MAPPING When the areas responsible for seizures are
located close to the surface of the brain, the area can be identified by placing electrodes on the patient’s head while an electroencephalogram (EEG) measures seizure activity and pinpoints
the exact sites of origin.
But when the origin is located deep in the brain, it is much
more difficult to pinpoint. This calls for two trips to the operating room. During the first surgery, the neurosurgeon opens
the skull and the neurologist places electrodes on top of the
brain. Alternatively, the neurosurgeon can drill holes in the
skull so the neurologist can place strips of electrodes along
each side of the brain.
Then the neurosurgeon closes the incision or holes, and the
patient goes to Holy Cross Hospital’s Neuro Critical Care
Unit for monitoring. During the next five to seven
days, an EEG records the patient’s seizure activity.
“We map the brain to find out where seizures come from,” Dr. Mathews explains. “We
have to make sure we can remove those
areas safely without compromising major
functions.”
Then the patient goes back to the
operating room, and the neurosurgeon
removes the parts of the brain that have
been identified.
“More and more we are finding that
patients with well-controlled or less
severe epilepsy are opting for surgical
treatment so they can avoid a lifetime
of epilepsy medication,” Dr. Mathews
says.
Call 301-754-8266 or go to
www.holycrosshealth.org to
learn more about our epilepsy
services.
LIFE IS GOOD: “I never let epilepsy stop
me from doing what I wanted—like going
to college, getting married and having
children, and working,” says Sandy
Sinclair, of Germantown. “However,
life after the epilepsy surgeries is a
whole lot easier for me, and my family
worries less.”
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Fitness
for all
Youth, senior programs make
exercise more accessible
F or young and old alike, exercise is a key to improving our
health and our lives. However, actually getting enough
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 has developed two engaging exercise programs: Kid’s Fit and Senior Fit.
LET’S GET MOVING Obesity has been identified as a top health
concern for children in Montgomery County. Obese children
are at greater risk for cardiovascular, orthopedic and other
health problems later in life. To keep these conditions
at bay, Holy Cross Hospital created Kid’s Fit, a free
multicomponent exercise and education program for
children ages 6 to 12, to combat obesity.
Kid’s Fit is offered in partnership with
the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
and reaches children at four
Housing Opportunities ComIN THE GAME: “The thing I like most about
mission sites and the Silver
Kid's Fit is the games, because they get you
Spring Boys & Girls Club.
exercise and pump you up!”
Kid’s Fit participants, like
—Justin Sharp, 9
Justin Sharp, 9, receive health
education that helps them
understand the importance of
taking care of themselves. Justin’s mom, Karen, says, “He loves the
program, and the mix of exercises is fun for him.”
Classes meet for one hour twice a week at each location and
include exercise, healthy lifestyle tips and a nutritious snack.
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Did you know?
In fiscal year 2010, Holy Cross Hospital provided more than
$37 million in community benefit programs, such as Kid’s Fit
and Senior Fit. That’s an average of more than $100,000 a day.
Each spring and fall, program participants undergo fitness
assessments using the evidence-based President’s Challenge
program.
“Through our evaluation, we found that our participants
show good upper body strength,” says Sarah McKechnie,
manager, Community Fitness, Holy Cross Hospital. “But the
results also revealed that we need to work on building their
speed and agility, so we are constantly refining the cardiovascular exercise and strength-training aspects of the program.”
SLOWING THE AGING PROCESS Seniors say that maintaining independence is one of their top priorities. As people
age, their risk for illness and injury naturally increases.
Exercise can slow the aging process and help people
become stronger and more resilient. Although older
adults are often familiar with the benefits of exercise, starting a fitness regimen can be overwhelming and expensive.
Holy Cross Hospital started its Senior Fit
program to help older adults make fitness a
FOREVER YOUNG: “Senior Fit
part of their lives.
helps me to stay limber and
“I’ve been participating in Senior Fit since
improves my balance—and the
Holy Cross Hospital created the program in
social benefits are another plus.”
1995,” says Estelle Eisendrath, 94. “This wonderful program has been very good for me.” Estelle
—Estelle Eisendrath, 94
says the program has improved her balance and
keeps her socially active.
Senior Fit is a free, 45-minute, multicomponent exercise
program for adults ages 55 and older. It follows the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and promotes
strength and flexibility, prevents disease, and helps maintain
independence.
Classes are offered at 20 locations throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and the District of
Columbia through a partnership among
Holy Cross Hospital, Kaiser Permanente,
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery County
Department of Recreation, and local
The state of Maryland named Holy Cross Hospital one
churches.
of only five exemplary community benefit programs.
To learn about the many ways we are meeting
For a complete listing of our
the complex health care needs of our community,
classes and to register, visit
download a full copy of Making the Connection: Holy
www.holycrosshealth.org or call
Cross Hospital’s Commitment to Improving Access to
301-754-8800.
Health Care at www.holycrosshealth.org.
Serving those in need
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BIG plans,
Germantown
home to region’s
newest hospital
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more health care
oly Cross Hospital is establishing
the first new hospital in Montgomery County in 35 years. Our
new 93-bed, private-room facility will
be in Germantown on the Montgomery College campus and offer medical,
surgical, obstetric, emergency and psychiatric care.
AN IDEAL LOCATION Northern Montgomery County has the largest concentration of people without a hospital in
the state, and this area is aging twice
as fast as the county as a whole. In
fact, most of the county’s projected
population growth over the next 20 years
will be in people over age 65, who use
hospitals at a rate six times greater than
those under age 65.
“The location of this hospital is ideal,”
says Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO,
Holy Cross Hospital. “By providing
hospital care close to home for the residents in upper Montgomery County, we
will make a major contribution toward
meeting the community needs of
improved care access and expanded
hospital capacity for its growing and
aging population.”
To address the nursing shortage facing
THE TIME HAS COME: Holy Cross Hospital’s new 93-bed, privateroom hospital in Germantown will bring much-needed health care
services to the most rapidly growing and aging region of the county.
The general acute-care hospital will include:
● 237,000 square feet
● 75 medical/surgical, 12 obstetric and
6 psychiatric beds
● 5 operating rooms
● 12 emergency beds
● 5 labor, delivery and recovery rooms
● 8 special care nursery beds
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Maryland, our innovative partnership
with Montgomery College will help train
the next generation of nurses and other
health care workers (see page 10).
CREATING LOCAL JOBS The hospital
also will provide a major boost to the
county and state economies. Once building permits are secured and construction
begins, this project alone will create
1,100 jobs in Maryland and generate
millions of dollars for local businesses.
Over time, the hospital and the Science
and Technology Center it supports will
help to create nearly 6,000 jobs.
GREEN-MINDED Also worth noting
is that the new hospital will promote
environmental sustainability by reducing travel time and traffic congestion for
the thousands of residents who live in
upper Montgomery County and travel to
Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring for
care. And the new hospital is designed
to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) Silver certification for sustainable design and energy
efficiency.
SILVER SPRING RENOVATIONS Holy
Cross Hospital also is moving forward
with plans to modernize and renovate
our existing facility in Silver Spring. We
will build a new seven-story tower at the
back of the hospital so that patients will
have private rooms. And we will make
further enhancements to emergency and
surgical services, improve patient and
family convenience, and expand our
parking capacity.
MORE CARE FOR THE UNINSURED In
addition to the existing health centers
in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg, Holy
Cross Hospital will open a new clinic
in the Wheaton/Aspen Hill area to provide primary health care to low-income,
uninsured adults.
“These health centers meet the needs
of our growing uninsured population,
ease pressure on already crowded emergency rooms and reduce overall health
care costs by redirecting primary care
away from higher-priced emergency
care to a lower-priced outpatient alternative,” Sexton explains.
ELECTRONICALLY LINKED Making all
of Holy Cross Hospital’s expansion
projects work seamlessly will be our
established and robust information
technology system.
Our enhanced electronic medical
records system supports our ability to
provide high-quality, safe and efficient
care. Whenever people come into any
of our facilities for care, their information will be conveniently available to
providers via the system.
This connection not only ties
together our existing facilities but will
be key to facilities built and included
in our extensive network in the years
to come.
Watch our progress at
www.holycrosshealth.org.
Improving
access to care
Holy Cross Hospital has locations
throughout Montgomery County. By
providing care close to home, we make
a major contribution to meeting the
community’s needs for improved care
access and expanded hospital capacity
for its growing and aging population.
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Planned hospital
in Germantown,
Montgomery College campus
Holy Cross Hospital
Health Center,
Gaithersburg
Planned Holy Cross Hospital Health Center,
Wheaton/Aspen Hill area
Holy Cross Hospital,
Silver Spring
495
Holy Cross Hospital Health Center,
Montgomery College Takoma Park/
Silver Spring campus
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Dedicated to the nurses of
tomorrow
Holy Cross Hospital, Montgomery College expand innovative partnership to address nurse shortage
THE FUTURE OF NURSING: Judith Rogers,
PhD, MSN, RNC, chief nurse executive
and vice president, Patient Care Services,
Holy Cross Hospital, meets with first-year
nursing students from Montgomery College
to educate and encourage them in their
professional development.
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oly Cross Hospital’s new hospital
on the Montgomery College campus in Germantown will be the
first hospital in the nation on a community college campus with an educational
partnership.
With Maryland facing a shortage of
10,000 nurses, we asked Judith Rogers,
PhD, MSN, RNC, chief nurse executive
and vice president, Patient Care Services,
Holy Cross Hospital, how our partnership with Montgomery College will
address the nursing shortage problem.
WHY IS THERE A NURSING
SHORTAGE?
I can tell you that it’s not
because fewer people want
to become nurses. Nursing schools in
2006 rejected almost half of qualified
applicants because of capacity issues.*
What’s needed is the physical space and
qualified faculty to teach aspiring nurses
and other allied health professionals.
CAN WE WAIT OUT THE
NURSING SHORTAGE?
No, we can’t. Between 2000
and 2020, Maryland’s need
for nurses will increase 40 percent,
but the number of nurses meeting this
demand will increase only 6 percent.*
And, as the population ages, the dramatic
increase in seniors will make the need
for trained clinicians especially acute.
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY
TO ADD MORE NURSES TO
THE NURSING POOL?
Holy Cross Hospital’s innovative partnership with Montgomery
College is a great program for training
the next generation of nurses and health
care workers. It will enable the college
to double the number of nurses it graduates. To help achieve this goal, Holy
Cross Hospital has pledged funding to
support college programs and students
and clinical rotations at the Germantown
hospital and has committed staff to serve
as faculty.
ARE STAFF MEMBERS
AT HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
QUALIFIED TO TEACH?
Absolutely. Our staff already
teaches nurses from multiple schools.
What better way to expand that capacity
than to locate a full-service hospital right
on the grounds of a college campus?
And Holy Cross Hospital and Montgomery College already have a relationship firmly in place. The Holy Cross
Hospital Health Center is located in the
Health Sciences Center on Montgomery
College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring
campus. Together they provide rotations
for nursing students as well as students
in other health-related fields at this primary care clinic.
The new hospital will be an extension
of a current and successful partnership
and a reflection of both Holy Cross
Hospital’s and Montgomery College’s
commitments to the education and wellbeing of our community.
IS ANYTHING ELSE BEING
DONE TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF NURSES?
The Who Will Care? program is a consortium of the Maryland
Hospital Association and a multidisciplinary group of nursing school deans
and hospital leaders whose goal is to
double the number of nursing graduates in Maryland. As part of its ongoing
and expanding relationship with Montgomery College, Holy Cross Hospital
pledged $250,000 to the Who Will Care?
campaign.
WHAT ABOUT THE
FUTURE?
The opportunities afforded
by our partnership with
Montgomery College will pay economic
and social dividends to Montgomery
County residents for generations to
come and likely serve as a partnership
model for other hospitals and community colleges in the country.
*Statistics provided by the Maryland Hospital Association.
Visit www.holycrosshealth.org
for information about career
opportunities.
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take time for your health
For more information or to register, call 301-754-8800 or visit www.holycrosshealth.org. There
you also may download a printable class registration form. Classes are free of charge, unless
otherwise noted. Class dates, instructors and fees are subject to change.
SPECIAL EVENTS
FREE
Registration is required
(where noted). To register, call 301-754-8800.
TO YOUR HEALTH!
Saturday, April 30
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration
begins at 8 a.m.)
Location:
In recognition of Cover the Uninsured Week, Holy Cross Hospital
will host its seventh annual free
health fair and screening event.
Learn about health topics for the
entire family, regardless of age,
through health education lectures
and hands-on health exhibits.
Health screenings for early disease detection for anyone 18 years
and older include HgbA1C for prediabetes and diabetes and cholesterol; prostate-specific antigen
(PSA), digital rectal and prostate
examinations for men; and annual clinical breast examinations
and Pap tests for women. Annual
screenings will be provided on a
first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments also will be provided.
STROKE
AWARENESS DAY
Location KEY
Classes and events are at the following
locations, unless otherwise noted.
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL
AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER
1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL RESOURCE CENTER
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL SENIOR SOURCE
8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring
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Thursday, May 12
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Stroke can—and does—occur at
any age and at any time (once
every 40 seconds in the United
States). Come and experience
an interactive and informative
program about prevention and
intervention. This day will feature
stroke risk assessments; blood
pressure screenings; body composition analyses; lectures on stroke
recovery, nutrition and stroke, and
virtual neurology; plus games,
prizes and much more.
IT’S YOUR TIME:
WOMEN’S HEALTH EVENT
Saturday, May 14
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Need inspiration to get healthy?
Attend this fun and informative
health event, and get the motivation needed to take charge of your
health. Obtain health screenings,
participate in interactive and
informative health lectures, enjoy a seated massage, see great
exhibits, receive giveaways and
much more! A light lunch will be
provided.
A CELEBRATION OF
CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
Sunday, June 26
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
The Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute invites you to help us raise
awareness of the special needs of
cancer survivors and celebrate the
spirit and courage embodied by
them, their loved ones and their
caregivers. A survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer—from
the moment of diagnosis through
the remainder of life. To register,
call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).
MANAGING MIGRAINES
Wednesday, June 15
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Migraines affect more than
29.5 million Americans (nearly
10 percent of the U.S. population) and are more than just bad
headaches. Migraines interfere
with a person’s ability to perform
everyday tasks and greatly diminish quality of life. We invite you to
become more informed by attending a dynamic lecture on how to
manage this chronic illness.
DISEASE
PREVENTION
Education and
Screenings
DIABETES
PREVENTION
PROGRAM
FREE
Wednesdays, July 13-Sept. 28
● 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
● 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
An opportunity to have nutrition
guidance, exercise classes and
ongoing support to help prevent
or delay diabetes. If you have prediabetes or higher-than-normal
blood sugar, you may qualify to
attend.
EARLY
DETECTION
IS YOUR BREAST
PROTECTION
FREE
With a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we offer free
mammograms and follow-up care
for low-income, underinsured
and uninsured women who live in
Montgomery and Prince George’s
counties. To find out if you qualify,
call Leticia Addo at 301-754-8407
or Suzy Rostai at 301-754-8403.
Foreign language interpretation
is available.
HEART SUCCESS: A
WORKSHOP FOR HEART
FAILURE PREVENTION
AND RECOVERY
Wednesday, April 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Learn about the early signs and
symptoms of heart failure, hearthealthy nutrition, and medication
and weight management. Have
all of your medication reviewed
and your blood pressure checked.
Enjoy a heart-healthy lunch with a
cooking demonstration.
FREE
MATTER OF
BALANCE
Fridays, July 1-Aug. 19
10 a.m. to noon
Have you fallen? Are you concerned about falls or near-falls and
restricting your activities because
of this concern? During these eight
two-hour classes, you will set
goals for increasing activity and
learn how to:
● View falls as controllable
● Make changes to reduce falls
risks at home
● Exercise to increase strength
and balance
FREE NIXING
NICOTINE:
SMOKING CESSATION
Wednesdays, May 4-June 8,
July 13-Aug. 17
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Quit-smoking aids included
Take a six-week path to nixing
nicotine. This program is designed
to help you stop smoking. The
group is led by a certified tobacco
treatment specialist, who provides
a unique supportive opportunity
for each participant to learn to
be and stay tobacco-free. You will
have an opportunity to meet with
the tobacco treatment special ist to develop an individualized
treatment plan.
Fitness and Movement
BALLROOM/LATIN/
SWING DANCE:
BASICS AND BEYOND
Location:
$70 per six-week session
*$60 per five-week session
Great for adults of all ages and
those with physical challenges.
LESS STRESS
FOR SUCCESS
Sundays, April 17-May 22 (no
class April 24), June 12-July 17
(no class July 3), July 24-Aug. 21
6 to 7:15 p.m.
Location:
$60 per five-week session
Learn to relax through a variety of
breathing and yoga techniques.
MOVEMENT, STRETCH
AND STRENGTH
● Saturdays, June 4-July 9,
July 23-Aug. 27
10 to 11 a.m.
$20 per six-week session
● Tuesdays and Thursdays,
May 17-June 23, July 5-Aug. 11,
Aug. 23-Sept. 29
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
$40 per six-week session
Location:
A perfect program for those with
mobility problems and pre- and
post-weight-loss surgery patients.
Open to all ages; physician consent
is required.
ONE-STOP WELLNESS
Tuesdays, May 31-July 5, July 19Aug. 23
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
$70 per six-week session
Instructors: Diane Ellis-McRoberts
and Paul McRoberts
Learn the social style of ballroom
dancing in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere while enjoying
a gentle and varied cardiovascular
workout. No partner is required.
Tuesdays, May 24-July 12
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
$80 per eight-week session
Learn about nutrition, exercise
and behavior modification. Each
class includes 30 minutes of movement. Blood pressure, weight,
body mass index and body fat
percentage will be measured for
all participants during the first and
last classes.
BASIC TRAINING
KOMEN GLOBAL
RACE FOR THE
CURE: 5K TRAINING
Mondays, April 18-May 23,
June 6-July 18 (no class July 4),
Aug. 1-Sept. 12 (no class Sept. 5)
5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Location:
$70 per six-week session
A total body tune-up, including cardio, strength training and stretching. All fitness levels are welcome.
GENTLE YOGA
Thursdays, April 21-May 26,
June 9-July 14, July 28-Aug. 25*
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m.
NEW
Tuesdays, April 26-May 31
6 to 7 p.m.
$70 per six-week session
Learn how to prepare for your first
5K race! Class includes training plan,
supervised running groups, and
simple strength training and stretch
routine. Participants are invited to
join Holy Cross Hospital’s team at
the Race for the Cure on June 4.
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support groups
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.
FREE
ADULT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
For more information, call Sister Kathy Weber at 301-754-7152.
BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUPS
For more information, visit www.holycrosshealth.org/bariatrics or
call 301-754-8800.
FREE
SENIOR FIT
Senior Fit is a 45-minute
exercise program for adults age 55
and older that focuses on upperand lower-body strength, balance,
agility, and cardiovascular fitness.
Offered at 20 locations in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. You
may enroll at any time.
TAI CHI CHIH
For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).
Mondays, May 16-Aug. 1 (no
class May 30 or July 4)
● 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., beginners
● 11 a.m. to noon, review and
refresh (advanced)
Location:
$70 per 10-week session
These gentle movements help release stress by relaxing the body,
balancing energy and promoting
serenity. Can be done by anyone
regardless of physical condition.
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)
SUPPORT GROUP
WHEELCHAIR
BALLROOM DANCE
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
For more information, call Franca Posner, MSW, at 301-754-7742.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).
LIVING WITH DIABETES ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call Linda Henderson, RN, at 301-754-7448.
LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER
For more information, call Kathleen Velte-Lee at 301-754-7724.
NIXING NICOTINE: STAYING QUIT SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call Jackie Diehl at 301-592-9125.
OVARIAN AND GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call 855-HCH-HOPE (424-4673).
PARKINSON’S DISEASE CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call Mary Bulla Sanchez at 301-754-8510.
PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call the Spiritual Care department
at 301-754-7390.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
For 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 GROUP
For more information, call 301-943-5419.
Saturdays, April 16-May 21,
June 4-July 9
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
$70 per person per six-week
session
If you are a wheelchair user with a
standing partner, this class is for
you! Learn rumba, waltz, swing,
tango and more from an experienced American DanceWheels
Foundation instructor. Seated
dancers must be able to move
their own wheelchairs. Couples
class (one standing partner and
one seated). Must have a partner
registered in the class.
YOGA I
● Mondays, April 18-May 23,
June 6-July 11 (no class July 4)*,
July 25-Aug. 22*
6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
● Thursdays, April 21-May 26,
June 9-July 14, July 28-Aug. 25*
9 to 10:15 a.m.
Location:
$70 per six-week session
*$60 per five-week session
This physically active, meditative
experience develops flexibility and
strength.
YOGA II
Thursdays, April 21-May 26,
June 9-July 14, July 28-Aug. 25*
7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
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Location:
$70 per six-week session
*$60 per five-week session
For continuing yoga students who
have taken Yoga I.
YOGA FOR CHRONIC
CONDITIONS
● Mondays, April 18-May 23,
June 6-July 11 (no class July 4)*,
July 25-Aug. 22*
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
● Thursdays, April 21-May 26,
June 9-July 14, July 28-Aug. 25*
Noon to 1 p.m.
Location:
$70 per six-week session
*$60 per five-week session
Join us for iRest® Yoga Nidra, a
guided meditation practice to
teach you how to restore your
deepest sense of well-being. Learn
the ancient yoga process of how to
let go of the resistance that causes
suffering. Regain your natural and
abiding sense of inner peace.
YOGA FOR WOMEN
Sundays, April 17-May 22 (no
class April 24), June 12-July 17
(no class July 3), July 24-Aug. 21
4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Location:
$60 per five-week session
For women 30 and older.
NEW
ZUMBA
Wednesdays,
April 13-May 18, June 1-July 6,
July 20-Aug. 24
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
$70 per six-week session
Join professional dancer and choreographer Meryl Shapiro for a
Latin dance-based aerobics class.
DISEASE
MANAGEMENT
AND MAINTENANCE
Many chronic diseases can be
successfully managed, leading to
a fuller life. To learn more about
our chronic disease management
program and to register for one
of the classes, call 301-754-8800
unless otherwise noted.
BETTER BONES
Better Bones is an osteoporosis prevention and management
exercise class that focuses on
maintaining bone density while
improving strength, flexibility and
balance. Some exercises are done
seated. For adults ages 55 and
older. You may enroll at any time.
BREAST CANCER
SURVIVORS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 10
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Survivors Offering Support helps
breast cancer survivors transition
from treatment to life after breast
cancer. Light refreshments are
provided. For more information or
to register, contact Denise O’Neill,
group coordinator, at 301-754-8502
or [email protected].
LIVING WELL:
A CHRONIC
DISEASE SELFMANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
FREE
This program teaches adults how
to live a healthy life with chronic
disease. The program includes
communication techniques between patients and their medical
providers, how to take charge and
manage self-care and act proactively
day to day, and the use of coping
skills. This free program is funded
in part by the Maryland Department
on Aging’s American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act statewide grant.
DIABETES
SELF-MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
● Mondays, April 25-May 16,
May 23-June 20, July 11-Aug. 1,
Aug. 15-Sept. 12
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
● Thursdays, April 28-May 19,
June 2-23, July 7-28, Aug. 4-25
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
This interactive four-week series
of classes will prepare someone
who has diabetes to successfully
self-manage the disease on a daily
basis. The program is staffed by a
certified diabetes nurse educator
and a registered dietitian experienced in the care and treatment of
diabetes.
MEDICAL ADULT
DAY CARE
Holy Cross Hospital Medical Adult
Day Center provides social, recreational and medical programs
for seniors and disabled adults.
The center fosters a tight-knit,
community atmosphere by celebrating and acknowledging each
participant’s unique skills and
contributions to the group. Staffed
with caring professionals, including a registered nurse, a social
worker and activity coordinators,
adult day care is a cost-effective
alternative to residential care. For
more information, to register for
two free trial days or to schedule
a tour, call 301-754-7150.
WELLNESS
EDUCATION
CPR AND FIRST AID
Please note: These classes are
designed for the general public,
meet the requirements for day care
providers and are not intended
for health care professionals. An
American Heart Association card
will be issued upon completion.
● First Aid
Saturday, April 30
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
● Heartsaver: Adult CPR
(AED training)
Monday, May 23
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
● Heartsaver: Adult/Infant/
Child CPR
Saturday, April 16
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
● Heartsaver: Adult/Infant/Child
CPR (AED training)
Saturday, May 14
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$60
Location:
GIRL TALK
Thursday, May 12
7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
$20 per family
For girls ages 8 to 11 and their
moms. Explore puberty changes,
menstrual cycles and maintaining
the lines of communication.
SAFE SITTER
Saturday, June 4
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
$65 per person
A class for 11- to 13-year-olds who
are embarking on babysitting that
covers child care safety, handling
emergencies, CPR techniques
and more.
CHILDBIRTH
AND PARENTING
EDUCATION
Holy Cross Hospital offers a variety of classes, tours and exercise
programs to help a family prepare for new baby’s arrival and
beyond. For a list of classes, visit
www.holycrosshealth.org, email
[email protected]
or call 301-754-8800.
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helps so many people in need throughout the region,
including those who are uninsured or cannot pay
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Sincerely,
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Silver Spring
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funds to improve the health of our community by investing
in new technologies, nursing education, clinical services and
community health programs. To make an online donation, visit
www.holycrosshealth.org and choose “Ways to Give.”
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