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SPRING/SUMMER 2014
An Orthopedic
Trauma Patient’s
Life-Changing
Story
Outpatient
Cancer Rehab
Cancer Genetics
Skin Cancer
Prevention
And more...
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of four operations to debride
the dead muscle in Carson’s leg
in order to prevent infection.
A Traumatic Impact
NO TIME TO PREPARE
It was a hot summer day in
July when former Marine Staff
Sgt. Carson Ritchie and his
girlfriend Mary Kate Mitchell,
both residents of Vista, California,
were traveling on a motorcycle
along Ortega Highway. Carson
was driving with Mary Kate riding
on the back. They were nearing
the end of their date when the
unthinkable happened. As they
approached a sharp turn in the
road, they collided head-on with
a vehicle in the opposite lane and
were immediately thrown from
the motorcycle over the car and
onto the highway.
“We literally went flying off
the motorcycle. Mary Kate hit
the windshield of the car and
I landed in the middle of the
road,” said Carson. “My initial
reaction was to help Mary Kate
and the people in the car,
but I couldn’t move. The pain
in my lower body set in
almost immediately.”
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Two off-duty nurses from a
another hospital encountered
the scene and called for help.
“I remember one of the nurses
held my hand and told me that
everything was going to be ok,”
Carson recalled.
Paramedics arrived and Carson
was airlifted to the Mission
Hospital Trauma Center. Mary
Kate was also rushed to Mission
for treatment. Although they
both sustained substantial
injuries, Carson suffered the
brunt of the accident.
LIFE-THREATENING INJURY
After evaluating Carson’s
injuries, Ken Wilkens, MD, boardcertified and fellowship-trained
orthopedic trauma surgeon at
Mission Hospital, performed
life-saving surgery on Carson.
“Carson suffered an open pelvis
injury, in which his pelvis literally
opened like a book and the
underlying pelvic bones were
visible,” Dr. Wilkens explained.
“At the time, I had only seen four
other open pelvis injuries.”
Open pelvis injuries are rare as
they result from high-energy
trauma to this region of the body.
“An open pelvis injury has a 50
percent mortality rate due to a
high risk of infection. Carson’s
pelvic bones actually became
exposed from the trauma,”
Dr. Wilkens said. This type of
injury can often have serious
effects on the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract. Fortunately, Carson’s
GI tract wasn’t affected.
MORE SIGNS OF PAIN
Two days post-operation in
the ICU, Carson experienced
excruciating pain in his left
leg. The nurse attending to
him immediately reported
his pain level to Dr. Wilkens.
After evaluation, Dr. Wilkens
determined that part of
the muscle in Carson’s leg
was deteriorating.
“Carson developed
compartment syndrome in a
single compartment of his left
leg. One muscle literally died,”
Dr. Wilkens said. It took a total
Isolated compartment syndrome
is also a rare condition that can
be difficult to detect, particularly
in patients with multiple injuries.
“Carson’s leg injury was likely a
result of his increased muscle
mass and occult (invisible)
physical trauma,” Dr. Wilkens
stated. “The nurse’s vigilance to
Carson’s pain played a crucial
role in saving his leg.”
A QUICK RECOVERY
Following his injuries, Carson was
hospitalized for nearly a month
at Mission. “The first time I saw
Carson after the accident, I cried.
I was thankful he was alive, but I
also knew he was struggling with
the fact that he had to stay in
bed,” said Mary Kate.
The injury Carson sustained
to his pelvis alone can take
approximately nine months to a
year for a full recovery, including
regained mobility without the
assistance of walking aids.
However, Carson’s recovery
surprised everyone. “Not only
was he mobile again, but Carson
ran down the hallway in my
office five months post-op
and returned to the Marines,”
Dr. Wilkens recalled.
A HAPPY ENDING
Mary Kate and Carson are
both incredibly fortunate for
surviving the accident. Carson is
especially grateful to Dr. Wilkens
for restoring his pelvis and left
leg. “Dr. Wilkens really worked
his magic on me. He’s the reason
I can walk again,” Carson said.
“We are still so thankful that we
were taken to Mission Hospital,”
Mary Kate added.
The accident along with the
recovery process made Carson
and Mary Kate’s bond even
stronger — Carson proposed
to Mary Kate shortly after he
recovered. “The accident opened
my eyes up to things that were
right in front of me. Mary Kate
stuck through everything with
me,” Carson said.
Carson later gifted his battlefield
fatigues and Marine Staff
Sergeant medals to Dr. Wilkens to
express his appreciation. “Just the
fact that he dodged a 50 percent
mortality rate and potential
amputation is amazing. Many
people would give up, but Carson
didn’t,” Dr. Wilkens said.
Mission Hospital is the only
regionally designated trauma
center in south Orange County.
Our dedicated and highly
trained trauma specialists
provide emergency care
24/7 to the most critically
injured patients. Please visit
mission4health.com/trauma for
more information.
“ I was still conscious
right after it happened. I
remember calling her name,
but she didn’t respond and
I couldn’t see her. I wanted
to get up and help, but I
couldn’t move.”
Kenneth Wilkens, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic
Trauma Surgery
HEALTH MATTERS | SPRING/SUMMER 2014
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Outpatient Cancer Rehab: A Complete Path To Recovery
Surviving cancer is one thing,
but managing the difficulties
associated with cancer treatment
can be just as challenging.
That’s why our highly trained
team of oncology experts at
Mission Hospital developed
the Outpatient Cancer Rehab
Program, customized to meet the
unique needs of cancer survivors.
The number of cancer survivors
has nearly doubled over
the past two decades due
to advancements in cancer
prevention, diagnosis and
treatment. Although aggressive
cancer treatment is saving lives,
side effects of the treatment can
often result in pain, fatigue and
disability for survivors.
“Oncologists are challenged with
increasing survival rates and
decreasing the toxicity of cancer
treatment, which can be a difficult
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balance to manage despite the
improvements in technology
and medicine,” said Howard
Cheng, MD, board-certified
oncologist at Mission Hospital.
The Outpatient Cancer Rehab
Program offers services to help
minimize and potentially eliminate
symptoms of fatigue, pain,
weakness, insomnia, memory loss,
anxiety and depression. “The
program is designed to restore
the whole person — body, mind
and spirit,” said Susann Burnett,
RN, BS, CBPN-IC, IBCLC, breast
health nurse navigator at Mission
Hospital. “Cancer rehab allows the
patient’s health care team to work
with them from the time of their
diagnosis throughout their entire
treatment and recovery.”
Recently, Mission’s Outpatient
Cancer Rehab Program
earned the STAR (Survivorship
Training and Rehab) Program®
Certification, in which our
interdisciplinary team of
cancer specialists completed
specialized training to provide
comprehensive services to
cancer survivors. These services
are intended to help survivors
boost their strength and energy,
alleviate pain, and regain
functioning, well-being and
quality of life.
Our experts provide individualized
treatment that includes:
Breast cancer rehabilitation

Cancer-related fatigue therapy

Head and neck exercise therapy

Lung cancer therapy

Lymphedema therapy

Neuro-Oncology rehabilitation

Pelvic floor rehabilitation

Audiology consults

“This program expands the
continuum of care for cancer
patients by providing a complete
range of services to improve
patient outcomes and promote
wellness,” Dr. Cheng added.
Mission Hospital is one of
the first three hospitals in
California to earn the STAR
Program® Certification and
receive survivorship training for
outpatient cancer rehab services.
To learn more about the
Outpatient Cancer Rehab
Program at Mission Hospital,
please call (949) 347-6079.
Ask the Doc
Cancer Genetics:
Understanding Your Risk
Stephen Simon, MD
Board-Certified
Diagnostic
Radiology
Managing and understanding your risk for developing cancer just
got better. Our highly trained genetic specialists in the Cancer
Genetics Program at Mission Hospital can help you minimize the
fear and uncertainty associated with your cancer risk.
Q: What is dense breast
tissue and what does
the new breast density
law mean for women?
Hereditary types of cancer may occur as a result of inherited
gene mutations and are responsible for about five to 10
percent of all cancers. Genetic testing can help determine a
person’s genetic risk for cancers and potentially identify the
cause of cancer within families.
A: Dense breast tissue consists
“Genetic testing typically consists of a blood or saliva test to
analyze specific genes in order to differentiate between moderate
and high cancer risks,” said Sandra Brown, MS, LCGC, program
manager and genetic counselor for the Cancer Genetics Program
at Mission Hospital. “Genetic testing can also help to identify
specific tissues in the body that are at risk and recognize if any
family members might have inherited the same risk.”
Your doctor or a genetic counselor can help you decide whether
you should consider genetic testing based on your familial cancer
patterns. General indications that you may want to consider genetic
testing for cancer include a personal or family history of:
A cancer diagnosis before

age 50
Numerous colon polyps

Specific family cancer

Multiple cancers in one

individual
The same type of cancer in

two or more close relatives
Susann Burnett, RN, BS, CBPN-IC, IBCLC
Breast Health Nurse Navigator
patterns, including breast,
ovarian, colon, uterine,
melanoma, pancreatic and
other cancers
After genetic testing, a genetic counselor will review your results
and develop an individualized risk management and cancer
Last April, California passed
the Breast Density Notification
Law, which requires that dense
breast tissue identified on a
mammogram be reported
to the patient in a letter. The
letter explains that having
dense breast tissue can make it
more difficult to evaluate your
mammogram results. The letter
also states that dense breast
tissue may be associated with a
higher risk for breast cancer.
Breast density should be
considered in context with any
other risk factors. Regardless
of your breast density,
annual mammograms are
recommended for all women
starting at age 40.
prevention plan.
The Cancer Genetics Program is located
within the Women’s Wellness Center at
Mission Hospital. For more information,
please call (714) 734-6229 or visit
mission4health.com/cancergenetics.
Howard Cheng, MD
Board-Certified Medical Oncology
of less dense fatty tissue and
more dense glandular tissue.
Glandular tissue appears white
on a mammogram. Cancer also
appears white on mammograms,
which can make it difficult to
identify small tumors behind
dense glandular tissue. However,
having dense breast tissue is not
abnormal — approximately 50
percent of women have dense
breast tissue.
Sandra Brown, MS, LCGC
Cancer Genetics Program
Manager/Genetic
Counselor
For more information about
breast cancer screenings,
contact the Mission Women’s
Wellness Center at
(949) 347-6080 or visit
mission4health.com/women.
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Protecting Your Body’s Largest Organ
As babies, our skin starts out
soft, flawless and vulnerable.
As we grow older, our body’s
largest organ becomes more
susceptible to a number of
harmful environmental elements,
including those known for
causing skin cancer.
According to the Skin Cancer
Foundation, skin cancer is the
most common type of cancer
nationwide. There are more
diagnoses of skin cancer every
year than all other forms of
cancer combined. Although
people of all ages and skin
colors can develop skin cancer,
the most common cause of all
skin cancers remains the same:
ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
“Skin cancer is often the result
of skin cell damage caused by
ultraviolet radiation from the
sun or tanning beds,” explained
Yue Emily Yu, MD, PhD, boardcertified dermatologist at Mission
Hospital. “The damaged cells
can cause gene mutations,
resulting in the formation of
malignant tumors.”
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While there are preventive
measures everyone can take to
protect against UV radiation,
many people do not practice
proper skin protection on a
regular basis. “A lot of people
do not realize that UV radiation
from the sun can happen 365
days a year, regardless of the
weather forecast. The sun’s UV
rays can still penetrate your skin
and cause serious damage when
it’s overcast outside,” Dr. Yu said.
UV radiation from the sun can
also occur while you’re driving.
That’s why it’s extremely
beneficial to implement sun
protection practices into your
daily routine, especially if you
spend a lot of time outdoors.
Dr. Yu recommends the
following general tips for skin
cancer prevention:
Generously apply broad

spectrum, water-resistant
sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 30 to exposed skin
every day.
Avoid prolonged exposure

to the sun between 10 a.m.
and 4 p.m.
Don’t use tanning beds.

Cover up with protective

clothing and accessories (long
sleeves, pants, hats) when
exposing your skin to the sun.
Avoid prolonged exposure to

the sun if you’re taking certain
medications that make your
skin more susceptible to sun
burns (i.e. medicine to treat
blood pressure or acne, oral
contraceptives and more).
“Skin cancer is preventable
if you consistently follow
prevention guidelines. Skin
cancer is also readily treatable
if discovered early enough,”
Dr. Yu added.
Free skin cancer screenings
are offered annually through
Mission Hospital’s Community
Health Improvement Services
Department. For more
information or to schedule an
appointment, please call
(877) 459-3627.
Examine your skin from

head-to-toe and ask
your doctor about yearly
skin exams.
Dr. Yu also recommends that
everyone discuss their personal
and family history of skin cancer
with their doctor. Your doctor
can advise which, if any, extra
precautions you should take to
protect against skin cancer.
Yue Emily Yu, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Dermatology
Stay in Tune
with Your Thyroid
Thyroid cancer is one of the
fastest growing cancers with an
expected incidence of 65,000
cases in 2014. The good news is
that patients with thyroid cancer
can usually be cured.
“Thyroid cancer often presents
with minimal symptoms, like a
painless lump in the neck,” said
Dr. James Bredenkamp, MD,
FACS, board-certified head and
neck oncology surgeon at
Mission Hospital.
Mending Hearts and Saving Lives
“The team of doctors and
nurses who treated me at
Mission Hospital gave me a
second chance at life.”
me, she noticed that I had
broken out in a cold sweat
and immediately checked my
pulse,” John recalled.
John Thomas, resident of Coto
de Caza, was aware of the
guidelines and risk factors for
heart disease. He exercised
regularly, ate a balanced
diet and received annual
screenings from his doctor.
But, there was nothing that
could have prepared him for
what he experienced one night
after working out at the gym.
John’s wife called 9-1-1 and
paramedics rushed him to
Mission Hospital’s Emergency
Department. In the
ambulance, the paramedics
informed John that he was
having a heart attack.
“During my workout, I began
to experience pain in my left
shoulder. I didn’t think much
of it, so I continued. After a bit
longer, I felt like I just didn’t
have the endurance to finish
exercising, so I stopped early
and headed home,” said John.
When John got home,
the pain in his shoulder
intensified. “I asked my wife
to massage my shoulder
hoping to get some relief. As
soon as she walked over to
The tests performed in
the hospital revealed a
100 percent blockage in
one coronary artery and
significant blockages in
five other arteries of John’s
heart. A stent was used to
open the completely blocked
artery and a quintuple (fiveway) coronary artery bypass
grafting (CABG) procedure
was performed to treat the
other five blockages. John
remained at Mission for a
couple weeks post-surgery.
on the cardiac team was
very accommodating. The
treatment I received at
Mission was excellent and
I couldn’t ask for anything
better,” John added.
Mission Hospital recently
received the highest rating
of 3 stars from The Society
of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
for cardiac surgery for July
1, 2012 through June 30,
2013. The 3-star rating, which
denotes the highest category
of quality, is awarded to
approximately 12 to 15
percent of top performing
hospitals across the
country. This distinguished
recognition is a testament
of our dedication to quality
patient care and safety.
To learn more about
the Heart Center at
Mission Hospital, visit
mission4health.com/heart.
Possible signs of thyroid cancer
include a painless mid-line neck
mass, enlarged lymph nodes,
difficulty swallowing or breathing,
and hoarseness. If symptoms go
unnoticed for too long, thyroid
cancer can spread. “Individuals
should let their doctor know if they
have any lumps in their neck or
if they have a family history
of thyroid cancer,”
Dr. Bredenkamp stated.
“Thyroid surgery has dramatically
improved and there are now
minimally invasive techniques
that result in reduced scarring,
faster recovery and decreased
complications.”
You should talk with your doctor
if you are concerned about your
risk of developing thyroid cancer.
If you need help finding a doctor,
call (877) 459-DOCS (3627) or
visit ChooseYourDoc.org.
James Bredenkamp, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Otolaryngology
“People always want to leave
the hospital, but I didn’t
mind staying. Everyone
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Classes and Events
MISSION HOSPITAL
CLASS LOCATIONS
Art & Creativity
For Healing Studio
26079 Getty Dr.
Laguna Niguel
CardioPulmonary
Rehab Center
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Suite 281, Mission Viejo
CHEC Family
Resource Center
27412 Calle Arroyo
San Juan Capistrano
Mission
Conference Center
Mission Viejo
Mission Hospital
Laguna Beach
31872 Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach
Mission Women’s
Wellness Center
Mission Viejo
Norman P. Murray
Community Center
24932 Veterans Wy.
Mission Viejo
South Orange County Family
Resource Center (SOCFRC)
23832 Rockfield Blvd.
Suite 270, Lake Forest
SPRING/SUMMER 2014
REGISTER TODAY
DIABETES SERIES
The Connection Between
Diabetes And Sexual Function
Tuesday, August 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mission Conference Center
We encourage you and your spouse/
partner to join us for a free seminar to
learn more about erectile dysfunction
(ED) treatment options for men with
Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Free
Diabetes Overview
Tuesday, July 1, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss the basics of
managing diabetes. This is a great class
for newly diagnosed patients, and for
those who would like to learn how to
manage diabetes more effectively.
Free
Eating Well with Diabetes
This class will teach you how to eat
sensibly and control your weight and
blood sugar. The difference between
carbohydrates, fats and proteins will be
emphasized, and guidelines on planning
and preparing meals will be provided.
Free
Diabetes Medications
A pharmacist will explain the
medications frequently used to
treat diabetes and other
co-existing conditions.
Free
Fitness with Diabetes
Mission Hospital’s exercise physiologist
will discuss the role exercise plays in
managing diabetes. Specific exercises
and handouts will be provided, including
low-impact exercise options for people
with limited mobility.
Free
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(877) 459-DOCS
Living with Diabetes
Welcome Baby Tour Night
Join the discussion about how to
manage stress, handle social situations
and parties, and work through the ups
and downs that many people with
diabetes often experience.
Free
Thursdays: 6 – 8 p.m.
May 8, June 12, July 10,
August. 14, September 11
You are cordially invited to attend our
Welcome Baby Tour Night to prepare for
your birth at Mission Hospital. Learn about
Mission’s Maternity Services, education
classes, support groups, baby-friendly
designated breast feeding services and key
items to complete prior to your admission.
Meet our vendors for massage, newborn
photography, baby hand/foot impressions
and more. A tour of our Maternity Center
is included and every attendee receives a
free gift. Enjoy appetizers and desserts,
enter a raffle for prizes, process your
pre-registration and enjoy a “belly”
photo shoot by Bella Baby Photography.
The photo shoot begins 45 minutes
prior to our presentation. Call or email
Bella Baby to set up at appointment:
(877) 752-5350 or customerservice@
bellababyphotograph.com.
Free
MIND AND SPIRIT
Someone I Love Has Memory
Loss: A Family Orientation
Tuesday, June 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Norman P. Murray Community Center
Presented by the Alzheimer’s
Association Orange County Chapter,
this free class for family caregivers will
provide an overview of mild cognitive
impairment, memory loss and the
various dementias, including Alzheimer’s
disease. Learn about the symptoms,
diagnostic process, available services
and more.
Free
MATERNITY
Prep for Birth
Tuesdays: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
May 13, June 10, July 15, August 12,
September 16
Mission Women’s Wellness Center
Best started in the seventh month
of pregnancy, this maternity series is
designed to give information about
the anatomy and physiology of labor,
prepared childbirth techniques (Lamaze),
pain management, and medication
options for labor and delivery. Taught by
a labor and delivery nurse. Includes code
for e-learning course.
Fee: $65 Per Couple
Breastfeeding Basics
Wednesdays 6 – 8:30 p.m.
September 17
Best taken during pregnancy, four to six
weeks prior to due date. This maternity
class is designed to promote a successful
breastfeeding experience for you and
your baby. Special instructions for proper
positioning, latch-on techniques, common
problems and breast pump options will be
discussed. Available online.
Fee: $40 Per Couple
TotSaver
Mondays: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
September 8
Designed for expectant, adoptive and
new parents who want to learn the
basics of lifesaving skills on a child,
child and infant CPR, relief of choking,
and safety for infants. Taught by
AHA-certified instructors.
Fee: $30 Per Person Includes Materials
Boot Camp for New Dads
Heart Health Program
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – noon
August 23, September 27
This interactive, men-only workshop is
for first-time dads-to-be. Fueled by the
advice of Veteran Dads (new dads who
bring their 2- to 8-month-old babies)
showing Rookie Dads how to navigate
becoming a father. Spend small-group
time with a veteran and baby discussing
supporting new moms, troubleshooting
crying babies, handling family and
visitors, and parenting as a team.
Registration required: tiny.cc/OCbootcamp.
Fee: $35 Includes Crash Course Book
By Appointment
This personalized, comprehensive
cardiac risk assessment for men and
women includes a lipid panel, EKG, BMI,
lifestyle education, physician referral as
needed and more. Two appointments:
The first includes a lipid panel, vitals,
BMI and 12-lead EKG. The second is with
a cardiovascular registered nurse and
includes results, confidential consultation,
education and physician referral if
needed. Call (949) 364-0511 and select
option 3, then option 4 to schedule
an appointment.
Fee: $75
Babies Multiplied
Preventive Screenings
Monday, June 30;
Wednesday, September 3
6 – 8:30 p.m.
This class covers the unique challenges
and needs for parents expecting multiple
babies. Learn tips from a registered nurse
and board-certified lactation consultant
on how you prepare your body for
birthing multiples, breastfeeding, caring
for your babies, organizational tips and
community resources.
Fee: $30 Per Couple
Provided by LifeLine Screening
May 3, 17; August 9 by appointment
Mission Hospital partners with LifeLine
Screening to bring you affordable, reliable
preventive health screenings for heart
disease, stroke and more.
Call or log on to secure your time for a
health screening at Mission Hospital:
(866) 964-1386 or lifelinescreening.com.
Fee varies with screenings performed
WELLNESS
Healthy Smiles
Thursdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
June 19 at CHECFRC
August 21 at SOCFRC
This fun and interactive session teaches
parents about the importance of oral
health. Children ages 0 – 7 receive free
dental visual screening, an application of
fluoride varnish and a free hygiene kit.
Staff will provide families with referrals
to community dental clinics and to
insurance assistance.
Free
Women’s Bone Health Program
Tuesdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
May 27, September 23
Taught by experts in the field — learn
about osteoarthritis, osteopenia and
osteoporosis, including prevention
and treatment, dietary influence, safe
movement, balance and injury prevention,
pilates and yoga.
Free
MASSAGE AND SKIN
THERAPY
Wellness Massage
Oncology Massage
By Appointment
For women with lymphedema and/
or those undergoing cancer treatment.
Performed by specially trained and
certified therapeutic massage therapists.
For more information or to schedule an
appointment, call (949) 365-3846.
30-minute session is $50
Restorative Healing Massage
By Appointment
Provided by a specially trained
therapeutic massage therapist, this
treatment will stimulate your body’s
inherent healing process, may reduce
inflammation and increase range of
motion. For questions or to schedule an
appointment, call (949) 365-3846.
ClinIcal Aromatherapy For
Postpartum Depression
By Appointment
Clinical aromatherapy affects the brain
and various body systems to help moms
suffering with postpartum depression.
Our team works closely with Mission
Hospital’s Postpartum Depression
Support Group. For more information
or to schedule an appointment,
call (949) 365-3846.
By Appointment
Designed for relaxation, improved
circulation, and body, mind and spirit
wellness. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, call
(949) 365-3846.
Pregnancy Massage
By Appointment
Provided by specially certified pregnancy
massage therapists, prenatal massages
allow moms a greater range of motion
and activity longer into pregnancy. Since
our therapists know how to position mom
correctly, mom and baby are perfectly
safe with us during all three trimesters.
Call (949) 365-3846 to schedule an
appointment.
Postpartum Massage
By Appointment
Designed to bring your abdominal
muscles back together and help flatten
the “bulge or shelf” left after pregnancy.
Helps relieve your body of the physical
and emotional strains that carrying and
caring for a newborn creates. To schedule
an appointment, call (949) 365-3846.
Skin Therapy Treatment
By Appointment
Our licensed estheticians who are
specially certified in oncology esthetics
offer head-to-toe treatments that will
leave your skin glowing and revitalized.
We provide oncology, pregnancy,
traditional, ultimate and caregiver facials,
foot and hand treatments customized for
your specific needs. For more information
or to schedule an appointment, call
(949) 365-3846. Call for pricing.
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SPRING/SUMMER 2014
FOR YOUR FAMILY
Parenting Your 3 – 5-Year-old
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
SOCFRC
Join a Child Behavior Pathways parent
educator to learn techniques on how
to increase positive parent-child
interactions, tools for responding to
common attention-getting behaviors,
strategies to foster a child’s attention,
social skills and self-esteem. To register,
call (949) 267-0227.
Fee based on a sliding scale.
Pool Safety
Monday, June 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
SOCFRC
Join Cybil Streett, Red Cross certified
CPR, Basic First Aid and USA swimming
coach to learn important tips on pool
safety. Whether your child can swim
safely or not, this class will teach
safety in and out of the pool.
Children are welcome.
Free
Neighborhood Housing
Services Of OC
CHECFRC
Offers free classes and one-on-one
counseling in South Orange County for
first-time home-buyers or families facing
foreclosure. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, please call
Stella Matadama at (714) 409-3441.
Free
Family Advocacy
SOCFRC
Are you in need of resources in the
community? If so, call Michelle Ramirez,
our family advocate at (949) 421-3403 to
receive support and links to community
programs. Must have a child 18 years
or younger.
Free
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REGISTER TODAY
(877) 459-DOCS
Life Skills
Our Journey Together
Wednesdays at CHECFRC
Thursdays at SOCFRC
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Learn how to effectively manage
day-to-day life situations. Topics include
self esteem, anger management,
communication, anxiety, depression
and healthy relationships.
Free
Second and Fourth Tuesday
of every month, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This group supports individuals with
recurrent/metastatic breast cancer.
Free
Personal Empowerment
Program
Monday, June 23, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
SOCFRC
Designed for victims of domestic
violence, provides education and
support to end the cycle.
To register, call (949) 421-3406.
Free
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
Needle While You Work
First Monday of every month, 10 – 11 a.m.
Join other knitters in making hats,
scarves and blankets for women
undergoing chemotherapy, and for breast
cancer awareness fundraising.
Look Good, Feel Better
Mondays: 1 – 3 p.m.
June 16, August 18
This program, offered through the
American Cancer Society, helps women
to develop skills to enhance their
appearance while undergoing cancer
treatment. Registration is required, and
all cosmetics and skin care products are
complimentary.
Free
A Step at a Time
Second and Fourth Monday
of every month, 6 – 8 p.m.
For women living with breast cancer.
Free
Live Well with Cancer
First and Third Monday of every month
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Support group for individuals and their
caretakers who have experienced all
types of cancer treatment.
Free
Kids Konnected
Pizza served 6:30 – 7 p.m.
Meeting 7 – 8 p.m.
(not at Mission Hospital)
3191-A Airport Loop Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A support group for children who have a
parent with cancer. KidsKonnected.org
Free
Yoga for Women Living
with Cancer
Tuesdays: 6 :30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yoga is a gentle way to exercise and heal
the body and mind. Boost your energy and
build strength, awareness and flexibility
through stretching, breathing and sound.
Bring a mat or towel and water.
Free
Dayan Qigong
Thursdays: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
A complementary mind/body health
form that has been practiced in China for
1,700 years. Stretching, acupressure selfmassage, meditation and a 64-movement
flow imitating wild geese. Women Only.
Free
SUPPORT GROUPS
Mommy Matters
Second and Fourth Wednesday
of every month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 0 – 12 months
SOCFRC
Join our interactive and fun group for new
moms and babies. Share your joys and
concerns that life with a new baby brings,
and learn about your new role
as a mother.
Free
Breastfeeding
First and Third Wednesday
of every month, 10 – 11 a.m.
For moms and babies of all ages
to discuss breastfeeding joys and
challenges, returning to work, nutrition
and other topics. Hands-on help is
not available during these meetings.
Facilitated by a board-certified lactation
consultant. Group setting.
Free
Postpartum Depression
Tuesdays, 10 – 11 a.m.
An ongoing support group that discusses
the unexpected feelings of anxiety,
isolation and depression that may be
experienced after the birth of a baby.
Free
Gary’s Place For Kids
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Support group for children and
adolescents who have experienced the
loss of a parent. For more information,
visit gpfk.org.
Free
Foster/Adoptive And Kinship
Parents
Second Wednesday of every month
6:30 – 9 p.m.
SOCFRC
Training meets the annual minimum
state and federal requirement. Includes
parenting skills, permanency planning,
grief and loss, and emotionally
disturbed children. Presented by
Saddleback College. To register, call
(949) 582-4884.
Free
Healing Hearts
7 – 9 p.m.
An ongoing support group for families
who have experienced the death of a
baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or
infant death.
Free
Upbeat Cardiac Devices
Discussion Group
Second Tuesday of
odd numbered months
6 – 7 p.m.
People and families who have or are
considering a pacemaker or
defibrillator device.
Free
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Saturday of
odd numbered months
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For patients and families who are living
with pulmonary hypertension.
Free
Gift of Heart
Fourth Monday of
even numbered months
7 – 8:30 p.m.
For patients and families who have had
or are waiting for organ transplants.
Free
Mended Hearts
Third Wednesday of every month
7 – 8:30 p.m.
A national group for patients and
families who have had cardiac events.
Monthly speakers on various topics.
Free
Better Breathers
Second Thursday of the month
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Support group for patients with
chronic lung disease and their families.
Free
HEART & LUNG
Pulmonary Rehab Education
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
1 – 3 p.m.
CardioPulmonary Rehab Center
Learn the proper way to exercise if
you have COPD (chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease) and how to enhance
your quality of life and daily activity.
Call (877) 459-3627 for location
and fees.
Healthy Heart and
Lifestyle Series
Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m.
CardioPulmonary Rehab Center
An educational series designed to help
you learn the basics for developing
a healthy lifestyle. Topics include
modifying behaviors, how the heart
works, risk factor modification, diabetes
update, exercise/activity guidelines,
stress management techniques and
nutritional information. You are welcome
to come to individual classes, although
the entire series is highly recommended.
Free
FREE MEDICARE SEMINARS
Understanding Medicare
Wednesdays: 6 p.m.
May 7, 14
June 4, 11
July 2, 9
August 6, 13
Are you turning 65 this year?
Attend one of our no-cost,
education meetings to find out
about the different parts of
Medicare, especially enrollment
windows and timing. Come
and let us help eliminate the
confusion and guess work
around Medicare. To make a
reservation, please go online at
stjhs.org/medicare or call
(877) 459-3627. For those with
a hearing impairment only call:
TTY (949) 381-4947.
Medicare BenefIts
Wednesdays: 6 p.m.
August 27
Will you be retiring, no longer
be actively working or would
like to compare your employer
plan with what Medicare has to
offer? At this no-cost meeting
you will be able to compare
our partner health plans and
their 2014 benefits side by
side. For your convenience,
sales representatives will be
present with information and
applications. To register,
please sign up online at
stjhs.org/medicare or call
(877) 459-3627. For those with
a hearing impairment only call:
TTY (949) 381-4947.
Mission Hospital Golf Classic
Presented by Audi Mission Viejo
and Infiniti of Mission Viejo
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Pelican Hill Golf Club
The 22nd Annual Mission Hospital Golf
Classic is presented by Audi Mission
Viejo and Infiniti of Mission Viejo. During
the tournament, the winner of a brand
new Audi or Infiniti will be chosen from
opportunity tickets sold prior to the event.
Net proceeds will support the Mission500
comprehensive campaign through the
new Neuroscience and Spine Institute
(NSI), opening this fall at the Mission
Viejo campus. The NSI, Orange County’s
premier destination for neuroscience and
spine care, will diagnose, treat and prevent
disorders of the brain, spine and nervous
system. Player spots are available for $600.
For more information on sponsorship
opportunities, player reservations or
opportunity drawing tickets for an Audi or
Infiniti, please contact the Mission Hospital
Foundation at (949) 364-7783 or visit
missionfoundationevents.com.
From left: Matt Gunderson, Vince Scandone,
Dave Anton and George Hart
11
ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM
3345 MICHELSON DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92612
A Ministry founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
Neuroscience and
Spine Institute
Opening Fall 2014
From left: Dr. Sylvain and wife Rosemary Palmer,
Jana and Adam Williams with son Morgan
Paying It Forward To Save More Lives
Adam Williams was just 18
years old when he had a near
fatal motorcycle accident.
Dr. Sylvain Palmer, MD, boardcertified neurosurgeon at
Mission Hospital, reported the
devastating news to Adam’s
mom, Nancy — Adam suffered
a traumatic brain injury from
the accident. Fortunately,
Adam survived.
Nancy Williams remains
grateful for the life-saving
care her son received 14
years ago. She has provided
generous support for the
Traumatic Brain Injury
Program at Mission to help
fund critical expansion, clinical
education and equipment
costs. “The generosity and
selfless giving of the Williams
family over the years, laid
the groundwork for our new
Neuroscience and Spine
Institute,” said Dr. Palmer. “As
a result, our traumatic brain
injury team has shared lifesaving protocols and trained
many hospitals around the
country and even overseas.”
To show his gratitude, Adam
and his wife Jana wanted
to do even more to help
Mission’s neuroscience efforts.
Along with Dr. Palmer and
his wife Rosemary, the two
couples co-chaired Mission
Hospital’s Annual Gala in
December, helping raise
more than $1.2 million for
the new Neuroscience and
Spine Institute. The St. Regis
Monarch Beach housed the
sold-out gala with a total of
620 guests.
A highlight of the evening
was when Adam and Jana’s
10-year-old son, Morgan, took
the microphone and thanked
Dr. Palmer and all the heroes
at Mission for saving his dad’s
life. In a video showcasing
Adam’s story, Adam said,
“Life is priceless and you can
only do it once… They were
so caring and loving to me. I’ll
never forget them.”
For more information about
Mission Hospital’s fund raising
events, please contact the
Foundation at (949) 364-7783
or visit mission4health.com/
foundation.
Mission Hospital is grateful for
the community’s ongoing Spirit
of Giving to help fund the new
Neuroscience and Spine Institute
(NSI) at the Mission Viejo campus.
Located on the second floor of
Patient Care Tower 2, the NSI
will be dedicated to advancing
the practice of medicine in the
neurosciences and spine treatment
through research and innovations
in clinical techniques, technologies
and collaboration with leading
clinicians. In addition to providing
the most advanced care for strokes,
traumatic brain injuries and spinal
injuries, the NSI will also focus
on developing programs to treat
epilepsy and movement disorders.
The NSI is the latest example of
Mission’s commitment to providing
our community with a system
of care that is focused on both
keeping people well and providing
the most advanced, integrated
care to those who are ill.
From left: Tom Bender, Sister Martha
Ann Fitzpatrick and Pam Bender at the
NSI groundbreaking ceremony
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