Downtown LAWomen`s Health Center Emphasizes
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Downtown LAWomen`s Health Center Emphasizes
35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/16/2014 6:37 PM Page 35 October 20, 2014 • An Advertising Supplement to the Los Angeles Business Journal Breast Cancer Awareness Downtown L.A.Women’s Health Center Emphasizes Taking Care of the Most Important Person: You today’s hectic world of double-booked meetings and competing priorities at both work and home, it’s easy to forget about making time to take care of the most important person in your life: you. For busy working women in downtown L.A., the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health at California Hospital Medical Center offers annual health care checkups with some of the region’s finest physicians and clinicians in a serene, spa-like environment. The center provides high quality services for breast and gynecologic health, heart health, menopause and age management, wellness and prevention. The center is an oasis in the heart of downtown with easy access when it’s time to schedule your annual mammogram. “Our center is one of the best-kept secrets in downtown,” said radiology and breast imaging specialist David Brousseau, MD, who serves as Medical Director of Breast Imaging at the center. “Our nationally recognized physicians and health care team do our best to enhance the health and wellbeing of women in the prime of their lives. Our patients receive one-on-one attention in a respectful, comfortable environment.” Board certified physicians and well-trained staff at the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health can coordinate and manage your follow-up care, and help with researching the answers you need. Everything about this unique center is designed with the patient in mind – including convenience to meet the needs of your hectic schedule. Contact the center at (213) 742-6400 for more information or to set up a consultation. I N Above: The Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health at California Hospital Medical Center provides high quality women’s health services from board certified physicians in a serene, spa-like environment. At right: The Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health is conveniently located in downtown L.A. on the campus of California Hospital Medical Center. SPONSORED BY: This special advertising supplement did not involve the reporting or editing staff of the Los Angeles Business Journal. 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/16/2014 6:37 PM Page 36 36 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL OCTOBER 20, 2014 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Angelina Jolie’s Story Helps Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer Genetic Testing A Q&A with Dr. Dennis Holmes R. Holmes, MD, FACS, is an internationally-renowned breast surgeon and serves as the medical director of the Los Angeles Center for Women's Health at California Hospital Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles, which is part of Dignity Health. D ENNIS since actress Angelina Jolie decided to undergo a preventive double mastectomy after learning she was a carrier of a breast cancer gene mutation, called BRCA 1. Q: How common is the BRCA gene mutation? Dr. Holmes: BRCA mutations occur in about 1 out of every 500 women in the general population. On average, BRCA 1 mutations are associated with an 80 percent lifetime risk of breast cancer and a 40 percent lifetime risk of ovarian cancer. BRCA 2 mutations have a slightly lower risk of 60 percent lifetime risk of breast cancer and 25 percent lifetime risk of ovarian cancer, but are also associated with an increased lifetime risk of melanoma, pancreatic cancer, male breast cancer and prostate cancer. BRCA mutation carriers are also more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their 30s and 40s as opposed to after age 50 for most non-mutation carriers. Q: What role does family history play? Dennis Holmes, MD Q: What can you share about genetic testing for women who may be predisposed for breast cancer? Dr. Holmes: This topic has been widely discussed in the media for the past year Dr. Holmes: One critically important message that comes from Jolie’s story is the importance of paying attention to your family’s cancer history, both maternal and paternal, since it influences your own cancer risk. Jolie’s mother had ovarian cancer and provided a clear sign that BRCA gene testing should be considered. Similarly, if you have a family or personal history of breast cancer diagnosed before age 50, ovarian cancer, or breast cancer in a male relative, you should speak with your doctor about your family history and seek BRCA testing if you meet criteria. All that is required is a simple blood or Jolie’s particularly genetic circumstances made a double mastectomy a reasonable personal decision for her due to her high risk of developing breast cancer as she grows older. What one can learn most from Jolie’s decision is that her diagnosis of a BRCA 1 mutation and her decision to One critically important message that comes from Jolie’s story is the importance of paying attention to your family’s cancer history, both maternal and paternal, since it influences your own cancer risk. Jolie’s mother had ovarian cancer and provided a clear sign that BRCA gene testing should be considered. mouthwash test that is covered by most insurance carriers. Q: What do you think of Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy? Dr. Holmes: No doubt, the decision to undergo preventive double mastectomy was a difficult one for Jolie. But a word of caution is in order. Jolie’s decision should not be heard by the general public as a call for double mastectomy for the average woman. undergo preventive double mastectomy came before she was ever diagnosed with breast cancer. This is the greatest value of BRCA testing because empowers BRCA-mutations carriers to take control of their own health destiny by allowing them to opt for preventive surgery or increased surveillance. By going public with her story, Angelina Jolie not only inspires other women but she has shared a tremendous gift with women and men who until now may have been unaware of this condition. California Hospital Expands Cancer Services HE Cancer Center at California Hospital Medical Center recently expanded cancer care services with the addition of renowned radiation oncologist Bernard S. Lewinsky, MD, FACR, and medical oncologist Tingting Tan, MD, PhD, who both will provide services full time at the center. Dr. Lewinsky brings 40 years of experience to the center as a board certified radiation oncologist who has received many commendations and awards during his prestigious career. Meanwhile, Dr. Tan recently completed a fellowship with the Fox Chase Center at Temple University in Pennsylvania, as well as a previous fellowship with the University of California San Francisco Cancer Research Institute. When established in 1922, the can- T Loker family donated new state of the equipment to the center several decades later. Today, the center is a respected leader in providing state-of-the-art radiation and medical oncology therapies for those whose lives are affected by cancer. The center offers routine cancer screenings with board certified specialists, as well as second opinion or private consultation with our staff. The Center is affiliated with the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health at California Hospital, which specializes in caring for breast and gynecologic health, menopause and age management, wellness and prevention. Bernard Lewinsky, MD Tingting Tan, MD, PhD cer center was the first treatment center of its kind in Los Angeles. The center was eventually renamed in honor of Donald P. Loker when the For more information or to set up a consultation, contact the center today at (213) 742-5634. 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp OCTOBER 20, 2014 10/15/2014 7:45 PM Page 37 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 37 D E N I S E N E L S O N | B R E A S T C A N C E R S U RV I V O R An avid tennis player and grandmother, Denise Nelson radiates positive energy. When she discovered a lump in her breast, her mother, a 3-time cancer survivor, told her to “Call Nurse Martha at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s Breast Health Center.” Martha immediately helped schedule a 3D Mammography and an MRI for Denise. These advanced screenings revealed cancer in both breasts. After intense treatment and lots of TLC, Denise is loving life and getting back in the game. She says she’s grateful to everyone at The Robert & Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center for their excellent care and compassion. Patients like Denise and her mother truly motivate us. Learn more about our award winning care and the patients who inspire it. pvhmc.org | 909.865.9858 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/16/2014 6:38 PM Page 38 38 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL OCTOBER 20, 2014 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Every Woman, Every Time: 3D Breast Imaging at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center REAST cancer is a devastating disease that has claimed far too many of our mothers and grandmothers, sisters and daughters, friends and family members. At Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), the staff is committed to saving more lives by making the most advanced 3D breast imaging technology available to all patients, regardless of income or insurance coverage. In fact, PVHMC is the only hospital in Los Angeles County that offers 3D mammograms to every patient, every time. As part of its commitment, PVHMC offers 3D mammograms to uninsured patients for just $100. And during the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it has lowered the cost to $50 so no one has to put off this potentially lifesaving screening. There has never been a better time to take charge of your health. Early detection is crucial to improving survival rates for women, and advanced imaging technology has made early-stage diagnosis much more common. In fact, since 1990 the mortality rate for breast cancer has declined by 34 percent due largely to improved technology, according to the American Cancer Society. Yet the two-dimensional machines that have gotten us this far still present challenges, even with the B advent of digital technology: tumors have to be a certain size to be detected, and false positives are prevalent, leading to stressful situations when the resolution isn’t high enough to distinguish between harmless changes and cancerous tissue. With 3D imaging, which gained FDA approval in 2011, clinicians can now see even smaller tumors more clearly, while reducing the number of false positives. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed a 41 percent increase in the diagnosis of invasive breast cancer and a 15 percent drop in “call backs” – incidents when women are called in for additional testing to evaluate suspicious results. At PVHMC’s own facilities, where it has had all-3D machines for several years, there has been a 40 percent reduction in callbacks. This technology has saved hundreds of women from the stress and anxiety of inconclusive results. For women who are diagnosed with cancer, PVHMC’s ability to get clearer images of new cancer growth often means less invasive surgery, fewer rounds of chemotherapy or radiation, and more healthy years with loved ones. More studies and clinical trials need to be conducted to see how the new imaging equipment affects long- Christine Miller, Cancer Survivor Providence Saint John's Health Center term outcomes, but in the short-term, PVHMC is already seeing significant benefits to its patients. The team at PVHMC believes that everyone deserves the highest standard of care. That’s why PVHMC guarantees that all women who visit one of its three imaging centers in Pomona, Chino Hills or Claremont will have access to this state-of-the-art technology – no doctor referral required – and why it charges only $100 to patients who lack insurance. PVHMC also recognizes that even a diagnosis with a positive prognosis is frightening, and the team is prepared with support services every step of the way. The certified Breast Health Nurse Coordinator guides patients through the entire journey, scheduling all appointments for surgery, radiology, chemotherapy, testing and check-ins while also collaborating with doctors, offering education and emotional support and answering every question along the way. Patients are never alone. PVHMC’s nurse coordinator can also arrange for patients to take part in the many wellness programs offered, including healing arts like acupressure, creative expression, and Eastern movement, exercise classes like yoga and stretching, and a free makeover program co-sponsored by The American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association. The Center even has a salon that provides a wig for any woman who has lost her hair due to cancer therapy whether she is a PVHMC patient or not. PVHMC is committed to all the women in its community, who deserve the very best care and the opportunity to live long, healthy, cancer-free lives. Whether you or a loved one has postponed a mammogram because you can’t afford the screening, or you’ve yet to schedule your exam because you were nervous about the process, PVHMC is here to assist you. Call the Breast Health Center at (909) 784-1563 to schedule a 3D mammogram appointment today. Call (909) 784-1563 to make a 3D mammogram appointment at one of three locations: Breast Health Center 1910 Royalty Drive Pomona, CA 81767 Pomona Valley Imaging Center - Chino Hills 2140 Grand Avenue, Suite 125 Chino Hills, CA 91709 Pomona Valley Imaging Center - Claremont 1601 Monte Vista Avenue, Suite 170 Claremont, CA 91711 Experience courage. Experience Providence Cancer Care When it comes to fighting cancer, you want a team of physicians and caregivers as courageous as you. At Providence Health & Services, we’ve partnered with the internationally recognized John Wayne Cancer Institute, a part of Providence Saint John’s Health Center, which gives us access to “translational” research where scientific breakthroughs are delivered directly to patients. Our commitment to advanced cancer treatment also includes the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, the largest and most advanced cancer center in the San Fernando and surrounding valleys where, in addition to traditional treatment options, our integrative medicine center provides a range of complementary therapies including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, massage and nutritional counseling. Our physicians and clinicians are passionate caregivers for patients just like you; we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’re winning the battle against cancer every day with outcomes that exceed national averages for many types of cancer. california.providence.org Find and follow us: 1-888-HEALING (432-5464) 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/15/2014 7:46 PM Page 39 OCTOBER 20, 2014 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 39 Be Kind To Yourself. As a woman, you get so busy taking care of everyone else that you often don’t make time to do the same for yourself. That’s why we want to tell you about a place that was created with your unique healthcare needs in mind. The Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health at California Hospital Medical Center is conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles. Compassionate staff and nationally-recognized doctors provide specialty care to women of all ages. Whether you need to get a mammogram or your well-woman exam, our entire team is here to do more than just take care of you – we’re here to listen. We invite you to take a tour of our facility, talk with our doctors, and visit our website. You’ll be glad you did. To make an appointment, please call (213) 742-6400. We accept most health insurance plans. > visit www.lacwh.org Heart Health > Breast Health > Gynecologic Health > Menopause Management (213) 742-6400 1513 South Grand Avenue > Downtown Los Angeles 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/16/2014 6:38 PM Page 40 40 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL OCTOBER 20, 2014 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Providence Provides the Latest Science and Technology to Help Manage Breast Health HIS time of year, those pink ribbons are everywhere – on Tshirts, peanut butter jars and rear bumpers. Breast cancer, whispered about a generation ago, is now one of the more curable cancers thanks to regular screenings to detect cancer at its earliest stages, and the latest technology to treat it. At Providence Health & Services, breast health takes a team approach – beginning with stressing the importance of self-examination and screenings such as regular, age-appropriate mammograms. Providence medical centers offer digital mammography for the clearest images and our experts work together to read those images to determine if there are any irregularities. Providence cancer centers have invested in the latest technology to treat breast cancer and nurse navigators are there to provide compassionate guidance. Close to one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And their survival increases exponentially with early detection. Because family history is significant, Providence provides genetic testing to help women, and men, know their risk, and that of their children, too. Providence also is partnering with T leading researcher Patrick SoonShiong, M.D., to establish the nation’s first clinical genomic network for whole genomic sequencing – a program that will open in the coming months and utilize an individual patient’s genetic make-up to tailor their cancer treatment. This new partnership reflects the Inglewood Imaging Center Celebrates all breast Cancer patients! Inglewood Imaging Center celebrates the Breast cancer community and thanks everyone for your support of our radiology services. 211 N. Prairie Inglewood, CA 90301 310-672-9729 310-672-9720 (fax) www.inglewoodimaging.com 35 43_labj_breast_cancer_awareness.qxp 10/16/2014 6:38 PM Page 41 OCTOBER 20, 2014 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 41 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS commitment of Providence Health & Services to build a strong, integrated healthcare network, where primary care physicians regularly interact with specialists. They share patient information and expertise to battle cancer, if not before it starts then in the very early stages when cancer is most curable and in its later stages where more specialized expertise is required. Providence Southern California, includes six award-winning hospitals; Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers in San Pedro and Torrance. There also are affiliated physician groups including Facey Medical Group, Providence Medical Institute, the Doctors of Saint John’s, Axminster Medical Group and Affiliates in Medical Specialties. This gives Providence the ability to share expertise and resources and to treat patients in their own communities, close to home.. Two of the premier cancer centers in the Greater Los Angeles Area are within the Providence Southern California network, both founded by the families of Hollywood luminaries who succumbed to cancer. The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center is committed to research and state-of-theart treatment. The JWCI oncology team specializes in translational research – where findings in basic research are translated to actual care to improve Close to one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And their survival increases exponentially with early detection. Because family history is significant, Providence provides genetic testing to help women, and men, know their risk, and that of their children, too. in Burbank anchor Providence Southern California’s oncology programs, conducting research, investing in the latest diagnostics and therapeutics and offering integrative medicine. Providence, a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare network, is dedicated to excellence and compassion in caring for patients, addressing not only the physical illness, but spiritual, emotional, psychological and family issues as well. Established in 1981 by the family of legendary Western star John Wayne, the patient outcomes – and in training the next generation of cancer surgeons and scientists. In 1991, the Margie Petersen Breast Center was established at the JWCI. The Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank is the only comprehensive cancer center serving the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Conejo valleys. The center opened in 2010, a free-standing outpatient center with the latest technology; complementary therapies such as herbal medicines, yoga and medita- tion; psychological and genetic counseling; a research program and spiritual care. Advanced technology allows for pinpoint radiation to treat tumors but protect surrounding tissues allowing the team to treat skin cancers gently, without scarring. Every aspect of the center is patientfocused. Patients are issued badges with microchips programmed with their individual choices of lighting, color, music, video and even the temperature of their exam and treatment rooms. They are free to roam the center’s resource library, Appearance Boutique, healing garden and exercise rooms. The cancer center’s Nurse Navigator program to guide patients through the process also has shown to improve outcomes by ensuring patients follow doctors’ directions and stick to their treatment regimes. To help women understand their risks, Providence offers a free breast care health assessment at California.providence.org. And while this assessment offers information, there’s no replacement for regular self exams and yearly mammograms beginning at age 40 – or whenever your physician recommends. Information provided by Providence Health & Services. Southern California’s Premier Community Bank Since 1945. When we founded our own community bank in 1945, it was out of need. Banks weren’t lending to businesses, so we built our own. We now stand with more than $3.5 billion in assets and 18 business centers—and counting. We’re no longer just a community bank. 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How then, will access to integrated care be delivered to the community in need when there is a void of health systems physically located in the community? I contend, a virtual integrated health system, in conjunction with leading local MD’s and IPA’s, are the answer. I NTEGRATED Pioneering a Virtual Health Platform Virtual integrated health is something Inglewood Imaging Center pioneered in LA County developing some of the first radiology-to-EMR (electronic medical records) partnerships in the USA to better connect patients, MD’s, treating facilities and IPA’s by partnering with independent EMR vendors frequently used in the community. EMR’s, rapidly adopted by MD’s in the USA following the implementation of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) as they adopt, upgrade or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EMR technology. IIC realized EMR’s could hold the key as the future of healthcare coordination outside the conventional IHS ecosystem model particularly for leading independent physician associations (IPAs). Yet there was a key challenge, of the 658 EMR vendors certified since virtually none of them “spoke” to each other. Therefore, Inglewood Imaging developed some strategic early partnerships with EMR vendors to develop secure interface connections that allow fluency between the fragmented IT platforms. Benefits to MD, Insurance and Patient One of the immediate benefits noticed in a virtual IHS environment was how streamlined care became for the very busy ordering MD. In the past, final results were faxed, collated, scanned, attached, and uploaded into a medical chart. IIC’s virtual approach routes reports electronically, allowing all administrative work to be automated and enabling MD’s to receive our results inside their EMR inbox in as little as 30 minutes. Reports are never lost. Each report also allows access to our “cloud image” web viewer which enables MD’s to view images for better coordination. Cost containment for IPAs and insurance payors are another benefit to a virtual approach as an estimated $30 billion is wasted annually due to inappropriate exam utilization and duplication of radiology studies necessitated by lost images or reports. Quality scorecards, vitally important in today’s care, can also be measured that allow a balance of cost and quality not previously available. Health Information Exchange (HIE), once universally adopted in LA County, can also easily receive a copy of our virtual record to ensure a continuity of care countywide should a patient appear unexpectedly at the office of another care provider. The final benefit to virtual health is connecting the patient through a patient health record in collaboration with their primary care physician. All “meaningful use” EMR’s are required to have a patient portal to instantly access a patient’s results, track healthcare costs, locate a MD and schedule appointment, allowing a patient more power to manage their personal health records and share information with his primary care physician. Looking Through a Radiology Lens Since cancer imaging is a priority for Inglewood Imaging, collaborating virtually with all the independent MD’s, cancer centers, hospitals and treating oncologists is tremendously important. Our medical oncologists receive EMR results via a Please join us as we unveil the secure interface. Surgeons receive images through our PACS-cloud hyperlink portal if surgery is required. Radiation oncologists receive images that can be imported into their targeted cancer treatment planning software to better pinpoint radiotherapy and IPAs can supervise care through a primary care physician to ensure appropriate protocol and communication is maintained. Summary IH Systems understand change is necessary, which is why innovative new programs such as Anthem’s Vivity, accountable care program, integrating seven different fragmented health systems, might be very promising. Yet very often novel programs don’t reach the patient population that needs the care most. Ultimately I believe there will be a closer collaboration between the “virtual” and “integrated” health systems, with someone like IIC operating in a similar role to Southwest Airlines, connecting advanced care back to a larger network as needed. Until this happens we are excited to be delivering transformative care through a virtual network to provide state-of-the-art assistance to the 1,100 MD’s and 70 insurance plans we are honored to serve. Bradley Schmidt is Founder/CEO of Inglewood Imaging Center, LLC. To learn more, visit inglewoodimaging.com. The Los Angeles Business Journal is pleased to announce the 18th annual Fastest Growing Private Companies Awards Reception. 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