Health Connections - St. Jude Medical Center

Health Connections
When a
Heart Stops
Beating
Cancer
Survivor
Day
Enhance
Children’s
Activity
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A Health Education
and Community
Wellness Newsletter
SPRING & SUMMER
2010
W h e n a H ear t S top s b e at i n g
Fullerton College student Jared Marchbanks, 18, was running to his car to get his forgotten jersey for
baseball practice when he suddenly collapsed in the parking lot.
Lisa Nelson, one of the college’s athletic trainers, had decided for the first time in months to leave campus
for lunch and saw a small crowd gathered around someone on the ground. She stopped her car in a red
zone, ran over and felt for a pulse. There was none.
Lisa began doing CPR and sent a student on skateboard to tell athletic trainer Juan Cuevas to bring the
Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Within minutes, the two athletic trainers were shocking Jared’s
heart back to life.
Paramedics arrived and rushed Jared to St. Jude Medical Center, where a new state-of-the-art system to
induce hypothermia allowed doctors to not only save his life, but help prevent the severe neurological
damage that often follows Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Using technology available at only two hospitals in Orange County, physicians dropped Jared’s temperature to 91 degrees for nearly 24 hours. “When the heart is unable to pump oxygenated blood to the brain,
the effects can be devastating,” explains Panagiotis Bougas, M.D., Intensivist, who treated Jared. “Therapeutic hypothermia allows us to reduce the brain’s demand for oxygen and prevent irreversible damage
to the brain cells.”
When Jared’s body temperature was gradually returned to normal, it was quickly apparent to elated family members that the confident, energetic and funny teenager they had known—was going to make it all
the way back. Then cardiac and electrophysiology specialist, Rahul Doshi, M.D., implanted a cardioverter
defibrillator to automatically shock his heart back into rhythm if, or when, it failed again.
Within a week of going home from St. Jude, Jared was back in the classroom. Soon after, he returned to
skateboarding, snowboarding and cycling—as well as his part-time job with the City of Irvine athletics
department. After college he plans to become a history teacher and high school coach.
Sudden cardiac arrest is almost always fatal. For Susan Marchbanks, the fact that it wasn’t for her son,
clearly shows God’s hand. “Jared didn’t park where he normally parked, Lisa Nelson almost never leaves
campus for lunch, and it happened almost next door to one of the few hospitals with the technology
he needed,” explains Susan. “God intended Jared to survive and He put the right people in place.”
(L-r) Susan, Jared and Don Marchbanks
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St. Jude Donates AEDs
According to the American Heart Association,
a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victim whose
heart is not defibrillated within 8-10 minutes
has almost no chance of survival. Each year,
sudden cardiac arrest takes as many as 450,000
lives in the United States. The only definitive
treatment for SCA is a shock provided by an
Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
“AEDs are easy to use and are, literally, the difference between life and death,” explains Lisa
Nelson, a certified athletic trainer at Fullerton
College who used defibrillation to restart the
heart of 18-year-old Jared Marchbanks. “They
should be everywhere and accessible.”
To help make that a reality, St. Jude Medical
Center recently donated AEDs to Fullerton
College, Rosary High School, Yorba Linda/
Placentia Family YMCA and the Boys & Girls
Club of Buena Park.
“Jared’s second chance at life began the
moment a defibrillator was used to restore his
heartbeat,” explains Brian Helleland, Executive
Vice President and COO, St. Jude Medical Center.
”We are pleased to present these new AEDs
to local schools and organizations with our
sincere hope that it never has to be used.”
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INTRO D U C ING O U R L ATE S T INNO VATION
Revolutionary LED technology
includes unique multi-reflector
design allowing for unmatched
brightness and resolution while
remaining cool to the touch.
MRI, CT or other
images can instantly
be retrieved and
displayed.
In-light Surgical Cameras are the first in its
class and provides high
resolution images that
can be sent and viewed
on flat panel monitors
immediately.
Surgeons can consult with colleagues
in other parts of the hospital while
jointly viewing live images from the
operating room.
The newest generation high definition monitors can be positioned
wherever the surgeon needs them,
allowing optimal viewing.
Boom technology
keeps all equipment
and technology off
the floor, ensuring
maximum safety and
maneuverability.
The state-of-the-art St. Jude
Plaza Surgery Center offers
unmatched care and comfort,
with sophisticated surgical
suites—called iSuites—that
provide the newest innovation in
technology and private, pre-op
and post-op recovery bays with
flat screen televisions.
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We are pleased to announce that the St. Jude Medical Plaza expansion is now
completed and ready to serve the community.
Everything from the
surgical cameras to
the lights are controlled with a touch
of a screen.
“St. Jude is at the forefront of showing what outpatient care can and should look like: comprehensive, cutting-edge and very comfortable,” explains Lee Penrose, President and CEO,
St. Jude Medical Center.
With more than 89,000 square feet, this beautifully designed facility will help St. Jude meet
the growing medical needs of this community now and into the future.
Take a look inside and you’ll find the latest generation imaging and laboratory services, an
expanded Kathryn T. McCarty Breast Center, and new medical offices for St. Jude Heritage
Medical Group’s physicians, specialists and surgeons.
Nurses can order
supplies, send lab
specimens, or request
medications–without
leaving the room.
The expanded medical plaza is also home to the new, state-of-the-art St. Jude Plaza
Surgery Center, with seven surgical suites—called “iSuites”—that combine advanced imaging
equipment, innovative technology, and sophisticated computer capabilities. The surgery
center will accommodate a wide range of procedures, including orthopaedic, plastic surgery, urology, ENT and general surgery, and offers 26 private, pre-op and post-op recovery
bays with flat screen televisions.
“We’ve made it easy to get the care your family needs,” says Penrose. “Everything from complete routine care to today’s most sophisticated specialty care—in one convenient location.”
Yo u a r e c o r d i a l l y i n v i t e d t o a C o m m u n i t y O p e n H o u s e
Sunday, May 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating this milestone.
We welcome you to take a self-guided tour and get a
glimpse of what the St. Jude Medical Plaza has to offer.
For information call (800) 870-7537.
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breathe easy
New solution for sinus sufferers
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or the 37 million Americans who suffer from frequent sinus infections—chronic sinusitis—a new minimally invasive procedure is putting an end to the symptoms they’ve
lived with for months or even years: congestion, headaches, facial pressure and fatigue.
Called balloon sinuplasty, this outpatient treatment opens blocked sinuses without the
painful tissue or bone removal of traditional sinus surgery. Instead, a small flexible balloon catheter is carefully guided through the nostril into the blocked sinus passageway.
When the balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and opens the passageway, restoring
normal sinus drainage—much like angioplasty opens blocked heart arteries.
“This new minimally invasive approach is creating dramatic relief for patients—and
our doctors are leading the way,” explains Michael Marino, D.O., Chief Medical Officer,
St. Jude Medical Center.
In the past, sinusitis patients were limited to two treatment options: medical therapy,
such as antibiotics and topical nasal steroids, and conventional sinus surgery, which
involves the endoscopic removal of bone and soft tissue.
By using a balloon rather than cutting instruments to expand the sinus opening, sinuplasty avoids the drawbacks of traditional surgery, including: significant discomfort and
a recovery that typically takes several weeks. Worse, the cutting often creates a build-up
of scar tissue that over time actually narrows the sinuses further—creating the need for
the surgery to be repeated.
Because balloon sinuplasty is less invasive, there is less pain, less bleeding and a much
shorter recovery—typically one to two days. Patients go home as soon as the anesthesia wears off and for the vast majority, the improvement is immediate and lasting.
Otolaryngologists (also called Ear, Nose and Throat specialists) who regularly perform
sinuplasty at St. Jude Medical Center include:
To find a physician who performs balloon sinuplasty call our physician referral line
at (800) 870-7537.
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Gotta go all the time?
Breakthrough in treating overactive bladder (OAB)
Anna felt like she had seen the inside of every public restroom in Orange County. On a typical day, the 50-yearold mom averaged 20 trips to the bathroom—and that was before 9 p.m. She often couldn’t make the 30-minute
trip to her kids’ school without stopping at a gas station to use the restroom.
She always carried pads and a change of clothes, but over time, found it easier to stay home than risk the embarrassment of leaking. Medication didn’t help at all. Finally, Anna went to see Michael Gazzaniga, M.D., FACS,
a board certified urologist in Fullerton.
Dr. Gazzaniga suggested neurostimulation, an innovative and highly successful treatment for overactive bladder
(OAB). During an outpatient procedure, a very small device is implanted that sends electrical pulses to the sacral
nerve. Located near the tailbone, the sacral nerve controls the bladder and the muscles related to urinary function. For Anna, neurostimulation was the answer. “I got my life back,” she explains. “Now when I visit a gas station,
it’s actually to get gas!”
With a roughly 80 percent success rate, neurostimulation—also called sacral nerve neuromodulation—is allowing
men and women of all ages to get out of the bathroom and regain their quality of life. “Far too many people
believe that overactive bladder is something they just have to live with. Yet it is not a normal part of aging,”
explains Dr. Gazzaniga, one of the few physicians in Orange County offering the procedure. “Neurostimulation is proving to be very effective at giving patients a whole new life.”
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Do you suffer from
overactive bladder?
Almost one out of every 10 Americans do and
for many, the frequent need to urinate and
the fear of leaking affects them professionally,
personally and emotionally. Join Michael
Gazzaniga, M.D., FACS, a respected urologist,
and learn about today’s most successful treatments, including an innovative new option
called neurostimulation. Don’t let an overactive bladder destroy your
quality of life: get the answers you need in this free class.
Treatments for Overactive Bladder
Tuesday, June 1, 6 p.m.
For more information or to reserve your seat please call (800) 870-7537.
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please join us…
To register for these programs, call the St. Jude Health
Resource Line at (800) 870-7537. Locations vary
and unless otherwise noted, all classes are free.
Register online at:
www.stjudemedicalcenter.org/healthclasses
Summer Taste Sensations
June 29, 6 p.m.
Fee: $10
Understanding Breast Cancer
Pathology and Surgical Treatment
June 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Understanding breast cancer pathology helps you to make informed decisions about your options. Patrick Fitzgibbions, M.D., will take the mystery out
of interpreting your pathology results. Clarence Petrie, M.D., will highlight the
various surgical treatment options, and Robina Smith, M.D., will introduce the
newest advances in oncoplastic surgical techniques. Light refreshments will be
served, and Expressions Appearance Center will also display their wigs, surgical
camisoles and prosthesis. RSVP by calling (714) 446-5301.
Waist Management:
The SECRET Power of Crunchy,
Sweet, Flavorful Fiber!
Celebrate and taste the season with summer’s freshest fruits and vegetables and
discover delicious ways to use them.
• E verything you need to know about picking, prepping and storing summer fruits
and vegetables with Albertsons produce specialist Don Ramirez.
• F ind out why these foods are nutritional powerhouses with Susan
Randolph, Registered Dietitian.
August 18, 6 p.m.
What’s the one thing you can add to your diet
that will help you eat fewer calories, feel fuller
longer, and lose weight?
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ake the most of summer’s great flavors with Chef Ida Rodriguez from
Melissa’s World Variety Produce. Chef Ida will provide some of her favorite
recipes—and bring samples for you to enjoy. (You’ll get to sample—and
keep—some of Chef Ida’s favorite recipes.)
Here’s a hint: you can use it at home, at the
office and on the road. It’s easy, cheap, healthy
and satisfying—and most importantly, it
works. Find out at this free and informative
class! Based on the book The Full Plate Diet.
What’s in Your Kitchen?
Resetting Your Table for Flavor and Health
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASICS:
HELPING YOUR CHILD MANAGE STRESS
July 15, 6 p.m.
August 30, 6 p.m.
Does your kitchen need a nutritional makeover? Go through the basics of
turning your kitchen and your diet, into the perfect picture of health. Find
out what should be in your cupboards—and what shouldn’t. Get tips on
how to make your favorite recipes healthier.
Do you know when your child is stressed? Do you know how to help? Learn
about the symptoms and causes of stress in your children, tweens (pre-teens)
and teens. Get tips and techniques to help support your child while teaching
them ways to successfully cope with stress and anxiety at school and home.
You’re Invited to a Very Special Event
On Saturday, May 15th, St. Jude Medical Center will host its 21st Annual Cancer Survivors Day!
This heartwarming event is held each year to celebrate the courage of St. Jude’s cancer survivors,
the dedication of their physicians and staff, and the support of their loved ones.
“Anyone who has been a part of St. Jude’s cancer program is invited to come with a guest,”
explains Lea Powell, RN, Manager, Cancer Services. The event begins at 11 a.m. and includes a
beach-like BBQ, games and a live band.
Space is limited, please RSVP by calling (800) 870-7537.
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We Can! Ways to Enhance
Children’s Activity & Nutrition
Fee: Parents, grandparents and/or guardians are free
$60 for the first child and $20 for each additional child
WE CAN! is an interactive education program that uses a family approach
to promote healthy weight and active lifestyles for kids and parents.
In a fun environment, both kids and parents will learn skills to make
healthy food choices, become more physically active, and reduce recreational screen time.
Designed for families with children ages 7 and over, this four-week
program uses active games and interactive lessons to help kids make
healthy choices. Separately, parents get tips, tools and information on
what changes are worth making and how to accomplish it. Class meets
once a week for 90 minutes.
New classes begin in May.
Fit & Flavorful Fiesta: Healthy Mexican Cuisine with Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila
May 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fee: $30 per person, $50 per couple
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Join award-winning chef Peter Seranatoni and Don Myers, co-owners of
the popular, new restaurant Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila, along with registered dietitian Susan Randolph, to learn how to prepare some of their
healthy California-Latin-inspired favorites.
Cha Cha’s intimate, authentic and upscale setting is the only Mexican restaurant in Orange County with an open exhibition kitchen—ideal for this
private cooking demonstration and delicious afternoon tapas dining.
This not-to-be-missed event will be filled with delectable—and surprisingly healthy specialties prepared right in front of you, beginning with fresh ceviche, tortilla soup and organic
salsas (charred tomatillo, roasted tomato, and spicy fruit). Black beans and rice, Guajillo chile corn tortillas, and Cha
Cha’s signature tacos, filled with a host of savory fishes and meats, will complete the meal. In addition, chef Peter
will help us toast to good health with one of his very special “mocktails” (non-alcoholic)—a unique and refreshing creation using fresh squeezed juices, seasonal fruits and handmade infusions. Take home a satisfied appetite,
professional cooking tips, healthy recipes—and ideas for your own fit fiesta.
Located at 110 West Birch Street
in Brea, this unique eatery
has quickly garnered a huge
following with its memorable
and delicious Mexican and Latin
cuisine which features the rich
natural flavors of organic
produce and meats. With its brick
walls, vibrant colors and custom
chandeliers, Cha Cha’s Tacos
& Tequilla offers a warm and
distinctive setting for its forwardthinking cuisine.
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fitness classes
St. Jude Fitness and Wellness Programs
No matter what your age or fitness level, we’re ready to help you live
longer, better and healthier. Every element of building good health—
from wellness coaching to a wide range of fitness options—is here.
For more information, schedules and prices, please call (800) 870-7537.
Club Ped
Tuesdays & Fridays 9-10 a.m.
Indoor walking at the Brea Mall allows you to exercise in a safe, temperature-controlled
climate—while enjoying the camaraderie of other walking enthusiasts! Twice a week
a St. Jude fitness instructor is there to lead stretching exercises before you begin, answer
questions and offer blood pressure checks. Great choice for the young and old alike!
Prenatal Yoga
Practice yoga methods that will be safe for both you and your baby…and enjoy
bonding with other mothers-to-be! For mothers in their second and third trimesters
of pregnancy—physician clearance required.
Mommy and Me Yoga
This unique yoga class uses poses that allow you to
interact with your baby while you enjoy the benefits of
yoga. Great for getting back in shape while stimulating
your baby’s development! Designed for new moms of
babies from 40 days to 4 months—physician clearance
is required for mom.
Call for class prices and packages
*Other Yoga classes and programs such as Traditional
Yoga, Very Gentle Yoga and Senior Yoga also available.
Cardio Pilates
Join this new high energy, low impact, fun, calorie-burning class. This class utilizes the
Pilates reformer and jump board to get your heart pumping. Open to all fitness levels,
this is a great way to take your Pilates workout to a new level and add a cardio element.
Stroke and Vascular Screenings
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. As such, St. Jude Medical Center is
working to help provide information and services to our communities to
manage risk factors and understand, recognize and respond to symptoms of
stroke. This screening is offered to help you assess your risk level for stroke and
vascular disease–the first step in prevention or treatment.
Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Appointment required: (800) 870-7537
Stroke and Vascular Screening: $140
(includes: Carotid Artery, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic and Peripheral
Arterial Disease Screening)
Carotid Artery Screening
Ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries to look for plaque—
the leading cause of strokes.
Atrial Fibrillation Screening
Using EKG equipment, this screening to identifies the presence or absence
of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation also known as irregular heartbeat, is
a condition that can cause a stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common
type of heart arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) and can cause a clot that
travels to the brain where it results in stroke.
Abdominal Aortic Screening
Ultrasound used to screen for the presence of an aneurysm (enlargement)
in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aorta.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI): a test to look for peripheral arterial disease
(PAD). This is a measurement of blood flow at the ankle level to check for
any blockages that may have developed in the arteries of your legs. People
with PAD have a much higher risk of stroke and heart attack, but these
risks can be reduced if PAD is diagnosed early.
Pilates Open House
September 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness
2767 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea 92821
Always wanted to try Pilates? Or maybe you’ve been doing it for years but are looking for something new?
Come and sample a variety of Pilates mat classes using new techniques and equipment. Demonstrations and trials
will include Reformers, Cadillac (trapeze table), spine correctors and stability chairs (advanced Wunda chairs).
Come dressed in athletic wear or loose, comfortable clothing.
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Beat the Pack an innovative smoking cessation program
Finally, a smoking cessation program that brings together all the elements you need to succeed:
medical management, individual counseling from a licensed psychotherapist/smoking counselor,
and nutritional support. This 8-week program uniquely targets the most common reasons for not
being able to quit—and eliminates them.
Each one-on-one counseling session is customized to address the specific issues that cause you
to smoke. Equally important, you’ll also receive the medical support necessary to help you succeed, including new treatment options to manage side effects and make quitting easier.
“Studies indicate that the success rate for smoking cessation doubles when medically prescribed
therapies—such as prescription medications that target the nicotine receptors in the brain—are
used,” explains David Rhodes, M.D., a board certified family physician who provides medical management to each individual in the program. “There are a variety of treatment options: the key is to
find the right approach for each individual.”
Nutritional support is also provided. A registered dietitian will help you develop strategies to feel
good and prevent any weight gain associated with stopping smoking.
If you’ve tried to quit before and
haven’t been able to, now you can.
• D evelop an individualized plan to
stop smoking
• B enefit from medical management
solutions to help you stop smoking
• L earn how to manage stress, selfdefeating thoughts and negative
emotions without smoking
• S trengthen your motivation to stop
smoking
• B enefit from individual counseling
sessions and phone support
• D evelop coping and problem-solving
skills for relapse prevention
• L earn strategies to address nutrition
and potential weight gain
Are you ready to quit? We’re ready to help you succeed. For more information, please call April De
Cou, LMFT/Smoking Counselor at (714) 578-8706, ext. 2163.
Included in the program:
• T hree appointments with the program physician for medication management and
medical support
• F ree initial consultation as well as eight 60-minute sessions with your smoking
cessation counselor. Sessions can be adapted in length or frequency to meet your
needs, for instance, two 30-minute sessions each week for eight weeks, or four
15-minutes sessions. Phone check-in is also provided, as needed.
• Two nutrition consultations with registered dietitian
An optional addition to the program is the award-winning EmWave Personal Stress
Reliever. This unusually effective device fits in the palm of your hand and detects your
pulse. Through colorful LED displays, audio feedback and stress relief techniques, this
fun and engaging device teaches you to significantly reduce anxiety and increase your
sense of well-being.
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S t. J ud e M e m o r i a l F o u n d at i o n
A Message from the CEO to our Community
From the beginning, St. Jude Medical Center’s success—as well as its very existence—has been made
possible by a generous community. It began over half a century ago when local residents joined with the
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange to raise the money needed to build a new hospital. And it continues today.
Philanthropy has allowed us to create nationally recognized services, build facilities where quality and
innovation can flourish, and provide life saving care to all who walk through our doors.
Gifts from grateful patients and community members have helped purchase leading-edge technology
to diagnose and treat heart disease, cancer and stroke; fund outreach programs that serve the disadvantaged; and build new facilities—most recently, the Southwest Patient Tower.
Lee Penrose, President and CEO, St. Jude Medical Center
S urrounded by for-profit hospitals run by large corporations, this non-profit, faith-based hospital remains
unique. And as the medical needs of this community grow, so does the importance of those willing to
give to ensure state-of-the-art-care for friends, family and neighbors. With your help, this hospital will
continue to be synonymous with excellence, service and technologically advanced care, allowing us to
not only meet but exceed this community’s expectations.
When the Sisters of St. Joseph first came together in the 17th century, they were given these instructions: “Go into the community, divide up the
neighborhoods and identify the needs. Find others who will do good works with you to meet the greatest needs.” For this community, the need
continues to be high quality healthcare—and we are deeply grateful to our donors who make each of our “good works” possible.
For over 50 years, the community has given generously to bring innovative technology and services to St. Jude Medical Center, and to support its Care for the Poor
program. If you would like to find out how you can help support St. Jude’s life saving mission, please contact St. Jude Memorial Foundation at (714) 992-3033.
A Day Recognizing St. Jude Medical Center’s Outstanding Physicians
Each year, Doctor’s Day—a nationally recognized day in March— offers the opportunity for individuals to donate in honor of the outstanding care provided by a St. Jude physician. This year, over $51,000 was raised as individuals from all over the community wrote notes describing the remarkable care
offered by 244 of St. Jude’s physicians.
“I’m grateful for those who give to support the work
of St. Jude. This community deserves exceptional
care—and it’s philanthropy that allows us to offer
exactly that. Community members make possible new
technologies and improvements, creating a setting
where St. Jude’s physicians can practice the highest
quality medicine.”
David E. Rhodes, M.D.
Family Medicine
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“Providing the best possible care is my job, yet it’s
very rewarding when a patient takes the time to say
‘thanks!” And by contributing to the hospital, they
help ensure the ongoing success of what has been
created here at the Virginia K. Crosson Cancer Center:
a highly respected research program that is a leader
in improving treatments and outcomes.”
Sanjay Sharma, M.D.
Oncology/Hematology
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Unemployed and without health insurance, the 48-year-old man came to the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center with uncontrolled diabetes and open diabetic wounds. Having hit
rock bottom emotionally and financially, he says the comprehensive medical care, emotional
support and encouragement he found there did more than restore his health, it allowed him
to begin rebuilding his life.
This was just one of the compelling stories that reminded the 230 guests why their attendance
at the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraiser mattered. Held March 4th, the annual fundrais(Clockwise, starting left) Henry Jones, Board
Member, St. Jude Memorial Foundation, Board
of Directors, and event Co-Chair, attendees
Cindi Falk, and Kathryn T. McCarty.
ing dinner raised nearly $110,000 to support services targeting low-income or uninsured families, including: the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center, the St. Jude Dental Clinic and the
St. Jude Mobile Health Clinics.
Organized by the St. Jude Memorial Foundation’s Care for the Poor Committee, this year’s dinner was the most successful in the event’s eight-year history. According to Henry Jones, who co-chaired the memorable event along with Cynthia
Furman, PharmD, the evening was a wonderful example of an old adage. “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under
whose shade you do not expect to sit,” explains Jones, a member of the St. Jude
Memorial Foundation Board of Directors. “A weak economy has not diminished
people’s desire to help others in our community.”
Held at The Summit House Restaurant, proprietors Gary Parkinson and Mark Elliot
generously donated the costs associated with serving the dinner’s exclusive menu,
allowing all proceeds to benefit the community.
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St. Jude Memorial Foundation
Calendar of Events
The Gift that Keeps Giving
St. Jude Medical Center’s
33rd Annual Golf Classic
Monday, May 17
Los Coyotes Country Club, Buena Park
The Golf Classic will prove to be a fantastic day of golf, food and camaraderie. Following the tournament, we will continue the festivities
with a banquet that includes dinner, awards, a silent auction and raffle.
Proceeds benefit bringing state-of-the-art technology and equipment
to St. Jude Medical Center. To register or learn more, please contact the
St. Jude Memorial Foundation at (714) 992-3033 or visit our website,
www.stjudemedicalcenter.org/golfclassic.
St. Jude ‘5’ Luncheon
Thursday, April 29, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Elks Club, Fullerton
Featuring Clarence Petrie, M.D.
Medical Director of Oncology Services
St. Jude ‘5’ is a group of donors giving $500 or more on an annual basis.
This luncheon is by invitation only. To learn more about St. Jude ‘5’
contact the St. Jude Memorial Foundation at (714) 992-3033.
Golden Hearts Education Night
Heart Healthy Eating
Featuring a cooking demonstration
by Chef Will Gotay, St. Jude Medical Center
Tuesday, May 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
St. Jude Medical Center, Erickson Education Center
Cost $20 per person – includes dinner of featured meal
and recipes to take home
Charitable gift annuities are growing in popularity—for some very good reasons. A gift annuity allows you to contribute to St. Jude Medical Center’s future
and in return, receive guaranteed lifetime payments. At a time when many are
scrambling for a reliable stream of retirement income, gift annuities are helping
them meet their financial needs.
For John and Anita McElligott, a gift annuity was an ideal way to accomplish both
their fiscal and philanthropic goals. “It was an easy decision for us,” explains John,
who along with Anita have been faithful volunteers and donors to the hospital
for over 30 years. “A gift annuity offered us the security of a fixed income for life
as well as the chance to help ensure St. Jude’s success.”
Easy to complete, a gift annuity is a simple contract with substantial
financial benefits:
• L ifetime income at fixed rates set by the
American Council on Gift Annuities
• Income tax deduction for a portion of your gift
To register, please call St. Jude Memorial Foundation
at (714) 992-3033.
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art of each annuity payment will be tax-free
for a projected number of years
St. Jude President’s Cabinet Reception
•R
eduction and deferral of capital gains taxes
if appreciated securities are contributed
Wednesday, June 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
This special recognition reception, exclusively for President’s Cabinet donors, is an event you don’t want to miss. President’s Cabinet
is a group of donors who donate $1,000 or more to the President’s
Cabinet fund. For more information or to become a President’s
Cabinet donor, please contact the St. Jude Memorial Foundation
at (714) 992-3033.
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John and Anita McElligott have been faithful volunteers and donors to St. Jude Medical Center for over 30 years.
To find out more about a charitable gift annuity
and what advantages it might offer you, please
contact Carolyn Swanson, Director of Planned
Estate Giving, St. Jude Memorial Foundation at
(714) 992-3033. She can answer any questions
and provide projected results for your specific
situation, in confidence, and with no obligation.
Single Life Charitable
Annuity Rates
Age
Rate Range
55-64
4.8 - 5.2%
65-74
5.3 - 6.1%
75-84
6.3 -7.9%
85-94
8.1-9.2%
90+
9.5%
St. Jude Offers
Clinical Research Study
for Insomnia
An estimated 30 million Americans wrestle with chronic insomnia.
St. Jude Sleep Disorders Institute at (714) 446-7240 or Dr. Justine Petrie
They know all too well what it’s like to lie awake in a tangle of sheets,
at (714) 990-0700. This new treatment is unrelated to medications cur-
the day’s worries parading through their brain as the minutes tick past
rently available, and to date, clinical trials have been very promising.
with agonizing slowness. With studies linking troubled sleep to a variety of health problems, it’s enough to keep anyone awake at night.
Many suffer in silence, but there is help.
The St. Jude Sleep Disorders Institute and Medical Co-Directors
Justine Petrie, M.D. and Louis McNabb, M.D. are participating in a
The study will last approximately three months. Individuals who
qualify to participate must be willing to stay overnight at the sleep
laboratory on six separate nights and be willing to stay in bed for at
least eight hours each night while at the sleep laboratory.
Qualified participants will receive the following:
clinical research study to test the safety, tolerability and effectiveness
• Study-related health assessments
of a new treatment for insomnia.
• Possible compensation for time and travel
Individuals, between the ages of 18 and 65, who are experiencing
There are risks associated with any investigational medicine. The
difficulty going to sleep or staying asleep at least three times a week
study’s physicians will discuss with participants the potential benefits
or more, and would like to volunteer for the study may contact the
and risks associated with this study.
St. Jude Earns National Recognition
St. Jude Medical Center was recently recognized as a national leader in using information technology to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) analytics placed St. Jude in the top 1.6 percent of the nation’s hospitals in
effectively using electronic medical records and other information technology to benefit patient care.
“St. Jude has been at the forefront of using information technology (IT) to create clinical improvements for several years,” explains Lee Penrose, President
and CEO. “We’re proud to be recognized by HIMSS, but more importantly, we’re excited by the advances in care our investment in IT is creating.”
By adopting sophisticated IT systems, such as computerized physician orders and bar coding technology, St. Jude has improved communication and
the flow of information throughout the organization to enhance the delivery of quality patient care.
HIMSS is the industry standard for evaluating hospitals’ use of information technology systems.
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