All Private Patient Rooms

FALL 2015
All Private
Patient Rooms
Holy Cross Hospital’s
Historic Expansion
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Holy Cross
Germantown
Hospital
Joy Is Fearless After
Minimally Invasive
Gynecologic
Surgery I 4
An Experienced
Team Helps to
Deliver Alexa’s
Twins I 8
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
A GREAT
WORKPLACE
For the 16th year in a row, Holy
Cross Health has been awarded a
Workplace Excellence Seal of
Approval. The only health care
provider in Maryland to achieve this
distinction every year since 1999,
Holy Cross Health also won the
Seal of Approval for these areas:
Health & Wellness (eighth year in a
row), EcoLeadership (seventh year
in a row) and Diversity (fourth year
in a row). More people are choosing
Holy Cross Health; our workforce
now has more than 4,200
employees.
GERMANTOWN MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
The new Medical Office Building at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
opened in July to provide outpatient medical services to the community.
The four-story, 80,000-square-foot building was designed with patient
convenience in mind and the latest health care technology and modern
amenities. It is directly connected to the hospital and the parking garage
via a climate-controlled connector for ease of access for patients,
physicians and staff.
The annual Holy Cross Health Gala,
CELEBRATE! A Community of Giving, will be
held on Saturday, October 24, at the National Building
Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. Join us for a special evening
featuring a reception, dinner and dancing to honor our historic expansion
of health care services and support our commitment to improve the
health of our communities. For sponsorship information or to purchase
tickets, contact the Holy Cross Health Foundation at 301-754-7133 or
visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Gala.
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PRIMARY CARE
AT ASBURY
METHODIST VILLAGE
Holy Cross Health Partners at
Asbury Methodist Village provides
convenient, high-quality, primary
care to Asbury Methodist Village
residents and the surrounding
community. The group has recently
enhanced its staff with a new
medical assistant. “We deliver
first-class, medical care by listening
to and addressing each patient’s
individual needs,” says lead physician,
Yelena Melyakova, MD, a boardcertified internist and geriatric
specialist. For more information,
call 301-557-2110 or visit
HolyCrossHealth.org/Asbury.
PRESIDENT AND CEO, HOLY CROSS HEALTH
WE ARE A STRONG AND GROWING
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
In recent years, Holy Cross Health has invested more than $450 million in historic
expansions of health care facilities and services in Montgomery County, with the
goal of anticipating—and proactively meeting—the health care needs of our
diverse and changing communities.
Last October, we opened Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, a state-of-the-art
facility serving upper Montgomery County residents. In May, we expanded access
to affordable primary care for those facing financial barriers by opening the
Kevin J. Sexton
fourth Holy Cross Health Center, in Germantown. And as an owner of Maryland
Physicians Care, the fourth largest Medicaid-managed care organization in Maryland,
we continue to enroll newly qualified members of our community into a comprehensive insurance program.
Today, Holy Cross Health stands as a robust health care system of connected hospitals, health centers,
primary care sites, and community outreach and education programs.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
In November, we will celebrate the $190 million expansion and modernization of Holy Cross Hospital with the
opening of the new South Building (see page 6). This momentous occasion will make Holy Cross Health the only
health care system in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to provide private hospital rooms to all patients.
Holy Cross Health faces the future with a spirit of optimism and significant strengths. Most important is our
strong, stable and dedicated staff. Through innovative partnerships, we are successfully attracting and retaining
highly regarded physicians, and we continue to have the largest medical staff in the region.
The financial strength of Holy Cross Health allows us to reinvest—in our facilities, our employees and the
latest technology. All are essential elements in our efforts to care for all of our patients and improve the health of
our communities in an affordable and sustainable way.
Holy Cross Health’s 50-year history of providing access to high-quality, compassionate health care for all
began with our founders, the Sisters of the Holy Cross, who committed to meeting the health care needs of the
community, whatever and wherever those needs may be. We are proud to continue that work.
Holy Cross Health has expanded
primary care services for community
members by opening a fourth health
center. The new Germantown location
will improve access to quality health
care and includes pediatric services.
Pictured at the Grand Opening
Celebration on May 20 are (L-R):
Montgomery County Council President
George Leventhal; Theora Browning,
member, Montgomery Cares Advisory
Board and a former Holy Cross Health
Center patient; Annice Cody,
president, Holy Cross Health Network;
Montgomery County Executive Ike
Leggett; and Holy Cross Health
President and CEO Kevin J. Sexton.
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EXPERT
Gynecologic Surgery
AT H O LY C R O S S G E R M A N T O W N H O S P I TA L
Joy Gerst has everything she ever
wanted—and a couple of things she
prefers to live without. The 61 year
old from Germantown is a mother
to three, grandmother of one—with
another on the way. Her successful
career in schools in Montgomery
County is nearing the 30-year mark.
She also has a family history of
ovarian cancer—and a greater risk
of developing the disease. “I had
been meaning to have my ovaries
removed for some time,” Joy says.
“But life got in the way.” Life
included previous gynecologic
surgeries—and scar tissue that
complicated any further procedures.
“I told my gynecologist I was
ready to have my remaining fallopian
tube and ovary removed,” she explains.
In order to perform Joy’s complex
surgery using minimally invasive
techniques, she would need the
skills of an experienced gynecologic
surgeon.
Holy Cross Health specialists
working at Holy Cross Hospital and
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
perform more than 1,100 gynecologic
and gynecologic oncology inpatient
surgeries each year, more in Maryland
than any other health system or
hospital. Our minimally invasive
gynecologic surgery program is
recognized for excellence, quality
and innovation and has earned a
reputation for groundbreaking
clinical care and research.
ADVANCED MINIMALLY
INVASIVE SURGERY
“Scarring from
previous surgeries
makes any procedure trickier,” says
Albert Steren, MD,
medical director,
Gynecologic
Oncology and
Albert Steren, MD
Minimally Invasive
Gynecology, Holy Cross Health.
“Scar tissue causes organs to stick
to one another. So before we can
remove a patient’s ovaries and tubes,
or uterus, we need to separate other
organs and vessels from the adjacent
structures to create a good visual
field,” he explains.
In late June, Joy came to Holy
Cross Germantown Hospital for her
procedure. “Although Dr. Steren
didn’t promise me he could perform
the procedure laparoscopically, I
trusted him from the start,” Joy says.
During her surgery, several
small incisions were made in Joy’s
abdomen, creating ports to thread
a video camera and surgical instruments through. Real-time images on
the video screen guided Dr. Steren’s
hands. And as he predicted, scar
tissue had formed on the organs
surrounding her ovary and fallopian
tube. But he disentangled them and
completed the minimally invasive
surgery successfully.
“After the procedure, while I was
still in recovery, Dr. Steren came by
and the minute I saw his big smile
I knew that all went well,” Joy
remembers. “Just hours after surgery
I was resting at home.”
For those patients who may
need to spend the night, the
spacious private rooms at Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital have
comfortable furniture, private
bathrooms, cable television and
Internet access.
Two weeks after her surgery,
Joy was back to her routine, feeling
good—and more than a little relieved
to have it all behind her.
A MULTITUDE OF
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
“Gynecologic
surgery is just one
of the many
procedures our
team of experts
perform at Holy
Cross Germantown
Hospital,” says
Ricardo Cook, MD
Ricardo Cook,
MD, chair of Surgery. “The team
represents nearly every surgical
subspecialty including orthopedic,
urologic, and colon and rectal, to
name just a few—and offers the most
advanced surgical treatment for the
full range of conditions.”
To find a physician or surgeon at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit
HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800.
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“I NO
LONGER
LIVE IN
FEAR OF
OVARIAN
CANCER.”
—Joy Gerst
“I’m so grateful to the nurses and doctors at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital who are great—caring
and accommodating,” says Joy Gerst. “And, the hospital is gorgeous. It’s brand new and sparkles.”
NAVIGATING GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH ISSUES FREE
Tuesday, Oct. 6 or
Tuesday, Dec. 8
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital
Our women’s health experts address issues that may be impacting your
quality of life, such as incontinence, abnormal bleeding, fibroids and other
concerns. Bring your questions to be answered by our physicians during a
robust Q&A, or submit them online when you register in advance. Panelists
include: Ellen Goldmark, MD; Ebony Hoskins, MD; and Kathleen Sterling, MD.
Register at HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800.
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HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL’S
ON NOVEMBER 1, 2015, THE DOORS WILL OPEN ON A BRAND NEW,
“The opening sets a new standard of
care by being the first health system
in the region to provide all private
patient rooms at Holy Cross Hospital
and Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital,” says Kevin J. Sexton,
president and chief executive officer,
Holy Cross Health. “It’s another
historic moment in the more than
50-year history of Holy Cross
Hospital.”
“The South Building expansion
plus the modernization of more
than 40,000 square feet throughout
the hospital demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest
possible quality of care to our
community,” says Judith Rogers,
president, Holy Cross Hospital.
The seven-story addition—a new
landmark on the Capital Beltway—
houses 150 private patient rooms in
critical care, intermediate care and
medical-surgical units. This new
building ensures that all patient
rooms throughout Holy Cross
Hospital will be private—an important element that is transforming the
patient experience.
“The benefits of private rooms
include reduced risk of infections,”
explains Garry Ruben, MD, president
of the medical and dental staff at
Holy Cross Hospital. “Privacy also
CLINICAL ‘‘GOLD’’
Holy Cross Hospital’s dedication to creating a culture
of clinical excellence is widely recognized—and celebrated.
These recent awards of recognition are a testament to
our reputation as one of the region’s best hospitals.
n Holy
Cross Hospital has once again been ranked among the best hospitals in Maryland and in the
Washington, D.C., region in the 2015-2016 annual
listing of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News
& World Report.
n The
Neuroscience and Heart Failure services have been recognized for their high performance in
the 2015-2016 annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
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enhances rest and recuperation,
which has been shown to shorten
hospital stays.”
Private rooms also allow patients,
families and caregivers to have more
open and meaningful conversations.
Every room has generous space for
added comfort, including visiting
with friends and loved ones for emotional support to help foster recovery.
The modernized space also is
helping the hospital strengthen its
pioneering senior care. A designated
space for older adults has been
included in the renovated surgery
department.
An all new central utility plant
in the environmentally friendly
addition provides efficient heating,
cooling and emergency power for the
whole hospital. The “green” design
meets all the latest standards for
sustainability—and the project is
n The
Breast Center was granted its second, three-
year accreditation by the National Accreditation
Program for Breast Centers.
n The
Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery services have been awarded a Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission.
n The
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit has been recognized as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National
Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
n The
Stroke Program has been awarded the
American Heart Association’s 2015 Gold Plus Award and designated an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical
Services Systems, and by The Joint Commission.
For more details and a full list of awards and designations,
visit HolyCrossHealth.org.
HISTORIC EXPANSION
Private Patient
Rooms for All
STATE-OF-THE-ART, 232,000-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION
working toward obtaining Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Gold certification.
Parking on the hospital campus
also has been expanded by 300
spaces for the convenience of
patients, visitors, physicians and
employees.
To learn more about our
expansion and modernization,
visit HolyCrossHealth.org.
SUPPORTING
A SPIRIT OF CARING
AND COMMUNITY,
TOGETHER
Thank you to all of our
community supporters who have
helped build the physical and
programmatic resources offered
by Holy Cross Health. Your
generous donations have already
helped us to raise $15 million
toward providing access to
quality health care for all.
Still, the need throughout our
community is great and we
continue to invite your help to
meet our $25 million Capital
Campaign goal. From annual
donations and pledges to naming
opportunities and gifts in honor
of a caregiver or loved one, no
gift is too small.
To learn more or to make a
donation, contact Wendy Friar,
chief development officer, Holy
Cross Health Foundation, at
[email protected],
301-754-7161, or visit
HolyCrossHealth.org/foundation.
A new Post Anesthesia Care Unit and renovated outpatient surgery area improves the
surgery experience for patients, from admission to discharge.
From the hospital’s main entrance, a grand staircase, escalator and elevator will provide
access to a concourse that connects to the South Building.
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HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL
TWIN GIRLS MAKE HISTORY
In April, Bethany and Beatriz delighted their parents,
doctors and nurses when they became the first set of
twins born at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
The event came after months of advanced prenatal
care for Alexa Nuñez whose pregnancy was considered
high risk due to her age, 38, and her twin pregnancy.
Complicating matters further, one baby was in the breech
position and the other sideways.
“For the safest delivery, Alexa had
a C-section, scheduled in advance of
her due date,” explains her doctor,
Steven Maggid, MD, Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital, a boardcertified OB/GYN.
The new Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital offered everything Alexa
Steven
wanted—the same expert care as
Maggid, MD
Holy Cross Hospital, with all private
maternity suites and flexibility in
scheduling her C-section.
The all private suites include a
sleeper couch and a bassinet so babies
can stay with their moms right from
the start. Amenities include free
Internet service and cable TV, along
V. Ashok
with room service, selected from an
Rangnath, MD
extensive menu.
“Holy Cross Germantown Hospital’s maternity unit
is staffed 24/7 by obstetricians, neonatologists and
anesthesiologists, and has a Neonatal Unit for newborns
who need extra care and monitoring,” says V. Ashok
Rangnath, MD, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy
Cross Germantown Hospital.
The Nuñez family found expert maternity care at Holy
Cross Hospital, where their first daughter was born three
years ago, and at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, where
their twins were born.
PREGN ANCY AND BIRTH: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED FREE
Wednesday, Sept. 30 or Tuesday, Nov. 3
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
A brief lecture followed by a robust Q&A with OB/GYNs Wendy Davis, MD; Yolande
Hackney-Wright, MD; and V. Ashok Rangnath, MD. Join us for a hospital tour after the
lecture. To register, call 301-754-8800 or visit HolyCrossHealth.org.
To view a short video tour of maternity services at
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, visit HolyCrossHealth.org.
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TAKE TIME
FOR YOUR HEALTH
Holy Cross Senior Source Classes
SHINE A LIGHT ON
LUNG CANCER FREE
Monday, Nov. 2
6 p.m. / Location: H
A vigil to raise awareness.
HOLIDAY HEALTH
SURVIVAL SERIES FREE
More Classes Available Online. Complete Listing at HolyCrossHealth.org.
Holy Cross Senior Source—in partnership with the Housing Opportunities Commission of
Montgomery County, Md.; the Maryland Department of Aging; and the Montgomery County
Department of Health and Human Services—offers health education and wellness classes,
health screenings and intellectually stimulating programs and events for people age 55+.
For additional classes, more information or to register, call 301-754-8800 or visit
HolyCrossHealth.org. Class dates, instructors and fees are subject to change.
Locations: Classes and events are at the
following locations, unless otherwise noted.
Special Events
HHoly Cross Hospital Professional COOKING FOR ONE 101 FREE
u Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Thursday, Sept 10 / 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17 / 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: H
Tuesday, Sept. 22 / 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 / 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: u
In this two-part series, learn the nutritional
aspects of cooking, how to pare down
recipes and use fresh ingredients plus
enjoy samples.
and Community Education Center
1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring
For parking information and fees, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/parking.
19801 Observation Dr., Germantown
Parking is free.
s Holy Cross Resource Center
9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring
n Holy Cross Senior Source
8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring
Free Screenings
BLOOD PRESSURE FREE
Thursdays, Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: n
Walk-ins are welcome.
MEDICATION REVIEW FREE
Friday, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20 or
Dec. 18 / 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daily during Pharmacy Week, Oct. 19-23
Location: u
Wednesday, Sept. 23, Nov. 4 or Dec. 2
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / By appointment only
Location: n
Bring in your medications and consult a
Holy Cross Health pharmacist about drug
interactions, proper dosing and side effects.
MEMORY SCREENING FREE
Tuesday, Sept. 29 or Nov. 10
10 a.m. to Noon / Location: n
A trained professional provides memory
screening, answers questions about memory
loss and discusses community resources.
HEALTHY BACKS & JUMPING
JOINTS FREE
Saturday, Sept. 12
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Location: H
If you’re interested in preserving a healthy
back and joints or considering spine or
joint replacement surgery, join us for a
day of health education. Meet our expert
physicians plus exercise demonstrations
and screenings.
FALLS PREVENTION DAY FREE
Friday, Sept. 25
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Location: n
Observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week
with screenings, falls prevention resources
and exercise demonstrations.
CELEBRATING WOMEN’S
HEALTH SERIES FREE
Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20 & 27
6:30 to 8 p.m. / Location: u
Each lecture is followed by a Q&A session.
Registration required.
l Oct. 13: Fibroid Management
l Oct. 20: Know Your Breast Health
l Oct. 27: How to Cope with Menopause
Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 & 19
6:30 to 8 p.m. / Location: u
The holidays are a time of celebration, but
also can be a time of stress and weight
gain. Our three-part series will help you
get ready for a healthy 2016.
l Nov. 5: Keep the Holiday Pounds Away
l Nov. 12: Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips
l Nov. 19: Beating the Holiday Blues
OVERCOMING JOINT
& BACK PAIN FREE
Thursday, Nov. 5 or
Wednesday, Dec. 16
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. / Location: u
Learn about strategies for treating joint
and back pain. Our expert orthopedic
panelists will answer your questions:
Douglas Murphy, MD; Samuel Sanders, MD;
Jay Rhee, MD; and Navinder Sethi, MD.
ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Sept. 27 - Oct. 3
Let the Adventure Begin
Location: n
Holy Cross Senior Source, in
partnership with the International
Council on Active Aging, recognizes
Active Aging Week, which celebrates
adults ages 50 and older and
promotes the benefits of leading an
active, healthier lifestyle with health
education, fun and fitness. Join us
for demonstrations and activities:
Community Walk
Monday, Sept. 28
10:30 to 11:30 a.m
l
Yoga Demonstration
Tuesday, Sept. 29
1 to 2 p.m.
l
Line Dance Demonstration
Thursday, Oct. 1
1 to 2 p.m.
l
Qi Gong Demonstration
Friday, Oct. 2
11 a.m. to Noon
l
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Chronic Disease
Prevention & Management
INTRODUCTION TO DIABETES
PREVENTION FREE
Thursday, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 or Nov. 12
7 to 8:30 p.m. / Location: u
An introductory session to learn how the
22-session Diabetes Prevention program
can help you make lifestyle changes (see
next class). Each session covers an overview
of the program, eligibility requirements and
how to register, plus exercise, nutrition
support and other resources.
DIABETES PREVENTION FREE
Wednesdays, starting Sept. 16
7 to 9 p.m. / Location: H
Thursdays, starting Sept. 17
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Location: n
Saturdays, starting Sept. 26
10 a.m. to Noon / Location: u
This 22-session lifestyle modification
program offers nutritional guidance,
exercise sessions and support to help
prevent or delay diabetes onset. You may
be eligible to attend if your body mass
index is 24 or higher (22 if Asian), a blood
test within the last year indicated prediabetes or you have a history of diabetes.
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
Mondays, Sept. 21 - Oct. 12;
Oct. 19 - Nov. 9 or Nov. 23 - Dec. 14
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. / Location: s
A four-week class series to help you
self-manage diabetes on a daily basis taught
by a certified diabetes nurse educator.
Covered by many insurance plans.
HEART FAILURE: MANAGEMENT
& SUPPORT FREE
Tuesday, Oct. 27 or Dec. 8
10 a.m. to Noon / Location: n
This interactive workshop provides
practical information about the early signs
and symptoms of heart failure, hearthealthy nutrition, medication and weight
management.
MEMORY ACADEMY
Tuesdays, Sept. 29 - Oct. 27 / $20
1 to 3 p.m. / Location: n
Tuesdays, Oct. 20 - Nov. 17 / $20
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Location: u
This five-week program developed by the
UCLA Center on Aging teaches practical
techniques for enhancing memory ability.
It is designed for people with age-related
memory concerns and is not intended for
those with Alzheimer’s disease.
WALK WITH EASE FREE
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Oct. 5 - Nov. 13 / 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: n
An exercise program sponsored by the
Arthritis Foundation to reduce pain and
improve overall health. If you can be on
your feet for 10 minutes without
increased pain, you will benefit from
Walk With Ease. Classes meet three times
a week for six weeks and also include
health discussions and self-paced group
walks.
Creative Arts
Wednesdays, Sept. 16 & 30,
Oct. 14 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / Location: n
Explore meditation to benefit specific
areas of well-being, such as physical health,
pain relief, emotional wellness, creativity,
communication and relationships.
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AARP SMART DRIVER PROGRAM
Wednesday, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Nov. 18
or Dec. 16 / 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: n
AARP members: $15 / Nonmembers: $20
Drivers age 50 and older sharpen their
driving skills and develop new defensive
driving techniques.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
DISCUSSION GROUP FREE
Wednesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 11,
Dec. 9 / 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: n
Join us for a lively exchange of ideas on a
variety of national and international issues.
NEXT STEP FALLS
PREVENTION PROGRAM
FALLS RISK ASSESSMENT
Mondays, Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 / $10
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: n
Join this established handiwork group to
knit, crochet, quilt, embroider and cross
stitch. Expertise is shared and received.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Noon to 2 p.m. or by appointment
Location: n
State-of-the-art Biodex Balance System
and gait and balance testing determine
your personal falls risk. Pre-registration
required. Space is limited.
ACRYLIC PAINTING FREE
MATTER OF BALANCE
COFFEE & CRAFTS CLUB
Fridays, Oct. 9 - 30
Noon to 1:30 pm / Location: n
Learn the flow of acrylic painting in this
four-week class for beginner and
intermediate painters.
SIGNING TO MUSIC FREE
Fridays, Nov. 13 - Dec. 11
Noon to 1:30 pm / Location: n
Learn American Sign Language while
learning to sign some popular songs.
This is a fun way to learn a new language.
WORLD OF ART FREE
MEDITATION CLUB FREE
Contemporary Issues
for Seniors
Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: n
Oct. 19: Inside the Art of Gustav Klimt, from The Kiss to his Golden Portraits.
l
Nov 30: From Gauguin to Picasso,
A Special Exhibition of 60 works at the Phillips Collection.
l
Fridays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 20
10 a.m. to Noon
Location: n
Are you worried about falls or near-falls?
During these eight, two-hour classes, you
will set goals for increasing activity and
learn how to view falls as preventable,
reduce falls risks at home, and increase
strength and balance through exercise.
UPRIGHT! BALANCE
TRAINING
Mondays & Wednesdays
Oct. 5 - Dec. 16
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: n
Sensory training and exercises are
used to increase skills for balance
maintenance. Learn how to prevent and
manage falls. Prerequisite: must have
received a recent falls risk assessment
at Holy Cross Senior Source.
INVESTMENT EDUCATION FREE
LINE DANCE t
Tuesdays, Nov. 3 - 24 / 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: n
A financial advisor explains how to develop
a sound investing strategy and avoid common investment mistakes, as well as basic
information about stocks, bonds, mutual
funds and tax-free investing strategies.
Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m. / Location: n
l Session I: Oct. 8 - 29
(free demo Oct. 1) / $22
l Session II: Nov. 12 - Dec. 10
(no class Nov. 26) / $22
Get a great workout while learning the
latest line-dancing techniques.
Movement &
Bodyworks Classes
MAT PILATES v
USE THESE SYMBOLS TO FIND A
CLASS FOR YOUR FITNESS LEVEL:
Easy _ Moderate t Challenging v
BABY BOOMER BOOGIE _
Fridays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. / $10
Location: n
l Session I: Oct. 9 - 30
l Session II: Nov. 13 - Dec. 11
A creative cardio workout.
BETTER BONES FREE t
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Maintain bone density while improving
strength, flexibility and balance. Some
exercises are done seated. For those age
55+. Classes are ongoing and are offered
at four locations. Call 301-754-8800 to
request a physician consent form to
register and for a schedule of classes.
BROADWAY DANCE t
Fridays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. / $10
Oct. 9 - 30 / Location: n
Learn to move like a Broadway sensation
while burning calories.
GENTLE YOGA _
Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: n
l Session I: Sept. 14 - Oct. 26 / $38.50
l Session II: Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 / $33
Reduce stress, improve balance, and build
strength and movement. Ideal for people
with chronic conditions or pain.
JAZZ DANCE t
Fridays, 2 to 3 p.m.
(free demo October 2) / Location: n
l Session I: Oct. 9 - 30 / $22
l Session II: Nov. 13 - Dec. 11 / $22
(no class Nov. 27)
Smooth jazz warm-ups and simple jazz
dance routines are set to Broadway,
African and contemporary jazz music.
Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: n
l Session I: Sept. 15 - Oct. 27 / $38.50
l Session II: Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 / $33
Tone and lengthen core muscles to
balance the strength of abdominal and
back muscles while improving posture
and flexibility.
QI GONG _
Fridays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. / $10
Location: n
l Session I: Oct. 9 - 30
l Session II: Nov. 13 - Dec. 11
Exercise that incorporates meditation,
slow movement and deep breathing.
SENIOR FIT FREE t
NEW UPPER MONTGOMERY
COUNTY LOCATIONS
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Senior Fit is a 45-minute exercise program
for adults age 55+ that focuses on strength,
balance, agility and cardiovascular fitness.
Offered at 24 locations in partnership
with National Lutheran Communities
and Services, Kaiser Permanente, the
Montgomery County Department of
Recreation, Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, Asbury
Methodist Village and local churches. Call
301-754-8800 to request a physician’s
consent form to register.
STAY ACTIVE—MOVE FREE _
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: n
l Session I: Sept. 28 - Oct. 28
l Session II: Nov. 9 - Dec. 16
Learn safe, simple exercises to help
increase your level of endurance, boost
energy and improve range of motion.
TAI CHI _
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / $10
Sept. 16 - Dec. 16 / Location: n
Tai chi integrates health, self-defense and
meditation. Great for improving balance.
SUPPORT GROUPS
GENERAL
SUPPORT GROUPS
Holy Cross Health hosts a variety
of FREE support groups. For a complete
list, call 301-754-8800 or visit
HolyCrossHealth.org/support.
CAREGIVERS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Unless otherwise noted, all groups are
held in the Holy Cross Caregiver
Resource Center, Room 12, 9805
Dameron Drive, Silver Spring. For more
information, call Sister Kathy Weber at
301-754-7152.
l Groups
for Adult Children
Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
l Groups
for Spouses
Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
l Group
for Caregivers of Adults
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Gaithersburg Senior Center, 80-A
Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg
l Telephone
Support Group for
Spouses and Adult Children
Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 301-754-7152 in advance to
obtain access numbers for the
conference call.
For more information, including
programs for caregivers, visit
HolyCrossHealth.org/Caregiver
Support.
YOGA t
Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: n
l Session I: Sept. 17 - Oct. 29 / $38.50
l Session II: Nov. 12 - Dec. 17 / $27.50
This class features postures, breathing
exercises and meditation that stretch,
tone and strengthen muscles and joints.
For additional classes, more
information or to register,
call 301-754-8800 or visit
HolyCrossHealth.org.
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Judith Rogers / President, Holy Cross Hospital
Doug Ryder / President, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Annice Cody / President, Holy Cross Health Network
A SPIRIT OF GIVING
Touched by the story of a fellow church member who was
uninsured and needed cancer care, Nehemiah wanted to do
something. “We’ve got to help people in our community and
stand up for one another,” he says.
Nehemiah started thinking about creating an event—perhaps
a charity run to benefit an institution with similar goals. When
he learned about Holy Cross Health’s commitment to ensuring
access to health care for all, regardless of a patient’s ability to
pay, he knew he had found the right match.
“At Holy Cross, uninsured people can get the help they
need and are never made to feel judged,” explains Nehemiah.
Holy Cross Health’s financial assistance program offers free or
discounted services to patients who qualify.
Nehemiah’s Building Block 5K, now in its fourth year, is held
each October in Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg to
benefit patients at Holy Cross.
(Right) Nehemiah Tabb of Germantown is delighted to know that
Holy Cross has a new hospital right in his own neighborhood.
“It brings a smile to my face to know all that Holy Cross is doing
for the community,” he says.
The Holy Cross Health Foundation’s Capital Campaign gives everyone the opportunity to support the important work
of Holy Cross Health. To learn more or to make an online donation, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Foundation.
Gifts also may be mailed to: Holy Cross Health Foundation, 11801 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Holy Cross Hospital I 1500 Forest Glen Road I Silver Spring, MD 20910 I Tel: 301-754-7000
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital I 19801 Observation Drive I Germantown, MD 20876 I Tel: 301-557-6000
HolyCrossHealth.org I TTY 301-754-7406 I To find a physician, call 301-754-8800.
This magazine is published for friends and patients of Holy Cross Health and is not meant to replace professional medical advice
or service. Personal health problems should be brought to the attention of the appropriate health professionals. To be added or
removed from this mailing list, call 301-754-7712. Submit your comments to Nancy Graham, editor, at [email protected].