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AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, DELIVERING SUPERIOR HEALTH OUTCOMES, EXTRAORDINARY PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO THOSE WE SERVE. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE HAS IDENTIFIED FIVE CORE VALUES THAT WE USE AS A GUIDE IN CARRYING OUT OUR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES. RESPECT: WE RECOGNIZE THE INFINITE WORTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND CARE FOR EACH ONE AS A WHOLE PERSON. INTEGRITY: WE ARE ABOVE REPROACH IN EVERYTHING WE DO. SERVICE: WE PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE AND ATTENTIVE CARE IN A MANNER THAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE. EXCELLENCE: WE PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE FOR BOTH OUR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. STEWARDSHIP: WE TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OUR MISSION. WE DEMONSTRATE GOD’S CARE BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WILL BE A HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTEGRATOR OF WELLNESS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, DELIVERING SUPERIOR HEALTH OUTCOMES, EXTRAORDINARY PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO THOSE WE SERVE. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE HAS IDENTIFIED FIVE CORE VALUES THAT WE USE AS A GUIDE IN CARRYING OUT OUR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES. RESPECT: WE RECOGNIZE THE INFINITE WORTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND CARE FOR EACH ONE AS A WHOLE PERSON. INTEGRITY: WE ARE ABOVE REPROACH IN EVERYTHING WE DO. SERVICE: WE PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE AND ATTENTIVE CARE IN A MANNER THAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE. EXCELLENCE: WE PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE FOR

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HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WILL BE A HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTEGRATOR OF WELLNESS, DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, DELIVERING SUPERIOR HEALTH OUTCOMES, EXTRAORDINARY PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO THOSE WE SERVE. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE HAS IDENTIFIED FIVE CORE VALUES THAT WE USE AS A GUIDE IN CARRYING OUT OUR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES. RESPECT: WE RECOGNIZE THE INFINITE WORTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND CARE FOR

WORLD-CLASS CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE FOR BOTH OUR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. STEWARDSHIP: WE TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OUR MISSION. WE DEMONSTRATE GOD’S CARE BY IMPROVING THE

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FeaturesOpening Thoughts

3 Q+A: Home Care

12 Living Healthy

Department

5 The Birth Center: Then and NowWe celebrate the 100,000-plus babies born here in the last 35 years.

6 Heart-Healthy InspirationCatch up with two former Adventist HealthCare patients.

Cover Story

We Are Adventist HealthCare The health system unveils a new logo and a unifi ed facility naming structure. PAGE 8

At Adventist HealthCare, we have a rich history of providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive services at loca-tions convenient to you and your family. We provide care when you are sick. We also play a key role in keeping you healthy. You may not realize that Adventist HealthCare’s services go beyond care in a hospital and include rehabilitative medicine, in-home care, a broad physician network, mental health services and, soon, several urgent care centers. Even bet-ter, Adventist HealthCare’s services are becoming connected through technology aimed at making your experience more e� cient and e� ective.

As Montgomery County’s fi rst healthcare system, we recently unveiled a new logo and naming structure that better refl ects who we are as an organization, what we provide to the community and where we envision going in the future. The new logo features an updated “A” with a more modern design and brighter, bolder colors that symbolize strength, vitality and good health. The letter “A” not only leads the word Adventist, but it is a symbol of excellence, strength and trust. The new “A” also incorporates a fl ame, which refl ects our deep connection

to faith, caring and compassion. Additionally, the three lines of the fl ame highlight our focus on caring for each patient’s mind, body and spirit.

You will also notice that we have changed the names of all entities within our organization to lead with “Adventist HealthCare.” This consistency is intended to connect the broad range of services, facilities and care we o� er.

Adventist HealthCare has been a leading provider of healthcare for more than 107 years. As our nation’s healthcare system evolves, we believe that these changes to our organization will help us continue to deliver on our mission of improving the health of people and communi-ties. Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com to learn more.

Terry FordePresident and CEO, Adventist HealthCare

Coming Together for You

President and CEO, Adventist HealthCare Inc.:Terry Forde

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Q+A: Home Care

safe and independent in their homes. We also have maternal/child services and pediatric care, including lactation and prematurity support, to help new moms and babies.

How do I know that an aging loved one might need help at home?

Each person and situation is di� erent. Some early indications, however, may include depres-sion or loneliness, di� culty walking, errors with medication, di� culty getting to the doctor or other appointments, neglecting housework, and weight loss. Home care can provide support to aging loved ones who are facing challenges car-ing for themselves, and prevent future problems.

How do you involve the family and the physician in a person’s home care plan?

At Adventist HealthCare Home Care, our expe-rienced team coordinates with the patient, the physician and family members to achieve the best result for the patient. Our sta� mem-bers work directly with a patient’s physician to develop a personalized care plan. We also engage with the patient’s family members to educate them and keep them up to date on the patient’s progress.

What is home care?This valuable service helps people recover and function as indepen-

dently as possible in their homes. At Adventist HealthCare Home Care, our compassionate team of nurses, therapists, social workers, dietitians and certifi ed nursing aides provides occupational and physical therapy, speech and language pathology, wound care, infusion therapy, support with daily living activities, and more. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance policies frequently cover home care services.

Who can benefi t from this service?

Home care is available to people of all ages. Seniors, however, most often use the service for diabetes care and recovery from major medical procedures such as heart sur-gery and hip or knee replacement. At Adventist HealthCare Home Care, we also provide assistance with basic daily living activities like medication management, grocery shopping and housekeeping. This allows seniors to stay

Bringing Health-care HomeGet to know this vital service that helps with daily living

Time spent at home with

family during the holidays

o� ers opportunities to notice

signs that an aging loved one

might need assistance with

daily living. Keith Ballenger,

vice president of Adventist

HealthCare Home Care

Services, answers four common

questions.

Jill Harper, center, physical therapist with Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services, chats with Kay and Robert Colish about Robert’s recovery plan after double knee replacement surgery.

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IN HOME HEALTHCARE?

With more than 40 years of experience, Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services is here to help. Visit www.adventisthomecare.com to watch a video of how people have benefi ted from assistance with daily living.

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Meet two people whose contributions help� hape healthcare in our community

Farid Srour, seated, with his family

Kenneth Michael (from left) with Frank Bowman and Michael’s sons, David and Gary

Whether large or small, contributions from community members to Adventist HealthCare Foundations allow the mission of improv-ing the health of people and communities to continuously expand. In 2013, our com-

munity members, business partners, physicians and employ-ees, through their generosity and giving spirit, helped to fund programs that assist patients with limited resources, purchase equipment and technology, and expand vital services across Adventist HealthCare.

The healthcare system is grateful to everyone who generously supports Adventist HealthCare in serving our community. Here are two inspiring stories.

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Farid Srour, a successful local real estate agent, is a longtime donor to Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. Thirty-fi ve years ago, he was asked to help fi nd available land to build the hospital. Over the years, his continuous generosity has supported the hospital and its service to the community in countless ways, including making the Pediatric Emergency Department lobby a colorful, inviting place for children and their families and contributing to the Adventist HealthCare Aquilino Cancer Center. Srour, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has also deeply dedicated himself to the health and wellness of his family and community. In fact, one of his sons became a physician.

“We don’t live alone. We live for the community,” Srour says. “We should all be encouraged by the need. The need is here. That is why I have pledged that I would give to the hospital anything I can.”

What GenerosityLooks Like

Kenneth Michael, chairman of NAI Michael based in Lanham, Md., and donor to the Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital Foundation, says: “Community involvement has been extremely important to NAI Michael since its beginning. Commitment to the community not only enhances our credibility and knowledge in diverse subjects, but also brings us closer to understanding the fabric of our community and its needs. As a former heart patient of Washington Adventist Hospital, I am also personally grateful for the excellent cardiac care from physicians and sta� , particularly Dr. Fayaz Shawl.” Michael has been a generous supporter of the foundation’s annual golf benefi t for the last four years.

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The Birth Center: Then and NowAdventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center celebrates nearly 35 years of welcoming babies into the world

BABY 1 …At 3:38 p.m. on Nov. 22, 1981, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital welcomed its fi rst baby. The girl was born in the new obstetrical unit that included 16 maternal/child department beds, fi ve labor and delivery rooms and a 20-bassinet nursery. Within 24 hours, the unit had delivered fi ve babies.

In 1981, the 55-nurse department emphasized “family cen-tered” care, which permitted fathers to stay in the rooms during birth, a practice that hospitals had only just begun adopting. It also o� ered uninterrupted bonding time for parents after birth; babies stayed with their mothers most of the day. In addition, the unit featured a Level II special care nursery to treat infants with complications.

By 1983, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital entered a baby boom. According to The Washington Post: “Since the maternity ward opened two years ago, the hospital has been forced to open a satellite nursery, borrow extra bassinets from other medical centers, double its nursing sta� and inaugurate a discounted ‘special delivery’ program for stays of less than 24 hours.”

GETTING READY FOR BABY?

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AND BABY 100,000+Today, the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Birth Center has 208 nurses, 23 state-of-the-art labor and delivery rooms and 48 private mother/baby suites. In addition, the hospital has Montgomery County’s fi rst Level IIIB neonatal intensive care unit (Level IIIB is one of the highest ratings possible for newborn critical care).

“Our Birth Center is committed to supporting new families during this exciting time,” says Kathy Dallas, director of women and children’s services at Shady Grove Medical Center. “In addi-tion to prenatal and child care courses, we are pleased to o� er the area’s only birth advisor to help guide expecting parents.”

This past spring, Shady Grove Medical Center became the fi rst hospital in Maryland to achieve the Baby-Friendly designation through the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund, recognizing its extensive breastfeeding care and support.

The Birth Center at Shady Grove Medical Center has welcomed more than 100,000 babies into the world over the past three decades, including over 5,000 in 2013. The entire care team looks forward to celebrating many, many more births in the future.

On Nov. 22, 1981, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital welcomed its first of more than 100,000 babies.

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Heart-Healthy Inspiration

Reconnect with two of Adventist HealthCare’s former patients

With February, American Heart Month, around the corner, now is a good time to refl ect on what you’re doing to maintain or improve your heart health and make changes that could save your life. If you need inspiration, look no further than these two former Adventist HealthCare heart patients.

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Í CHRIS BARRITT: THE RIDE OF HIS LIFEThis former Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital heart surgery patient is pacing himself to meet his goals. “I have been living heart-healthy by eating well, taking a vigorous 40-minute walk every day and mak-ing sure to get a proper night’s sleep,” Barritt says. Months after open-heart surgery to remove a life-threatening tumor, Barritt was able to take the cross-country motorcycle trip he had been planning prior to his procedure.

“Heart patients who have well-established healthy eating and exercise habits have an advantage during the recovery period,” says Paul Massimiano, MD, heart surgeon and program director of cardiac surgery at Washington Adventist Hospital, who performed Barritt’s surgery. “I was confi dent Chris would follow the right steps on the road to recovery and we’d get him back to his adventurous lifestyle.”

Now, more than three years later, Barritt, of Mount Airy, is still taking on new adventures. His latest—completing a sprint triathlon that required him

to swim 400 meters, bike 14 miles and run a 5K, for which he trained 10 months. “I want to stay as healthy and active as I can,” he says. “I think I have the responsibility to my family to take care of my heart and keep it in good shape.”

Í RUTH GARRETT: HAPPY JUST TO DANCEIt has been three years since this Clarksburg resident underwent a minimally invasive heart procedure, called a radial catheterization, to open up her blocked heart arteries. The intervention helped her regain her stamina and continue participating in her favorite hobby: tap dancing.

Garrett credits Michael Chen, MD, interventional cardiologist at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital, and her team of nurses and caregivers for giving her another chance at a vibrant, active life at age 85.

“I eat a healthy diet, and I’m still taking my dance classes twice a week,” Garrett says. “I’m especially enjoying spending time with friends and family, including the newest member of my family: a great-grandbaby.”

Top 15% Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital’s three-star rating places the hospital among the best in the U.S. for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, according to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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Urgent care centers coming to Rockville, Germantown and Laurel

Adventist HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of three urgent care centers, in Rockville, Germantown and Laurel. The fi rst Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care center will open in Rockville in 2015, o� ering comprehensive urgent care to adults and children.

Adventist HealthCare is partnering with Florida-based Centra Care to add this service to its system of healthcare. With more than 30 years of experience and 26 locations in Florida, Centra Care is an expert in providing quality urgent care.

The Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care centers will treat walk-ins for minor illnesses and injuries, like common viruses and infections, stomach and digestive conditions, sprains, strains, asthma, allergies, common skin rashes and cuts, bumps, bruises and broken bones. The centers will also provide on-site X-rays; electrocardiograms (EKGs); immunizations; and physicals for sports, school and work.

Additionally, Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care centers will o� er comprehensive occupational health and workers’ compensation services, including drug and alcohol testing, employment examinations, vaccinations, travel medicine and treatment for injuries su� ered on the job.

The centers will be open for extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and will have ample parking. And people have the option to walk in or reserve a time online and come in for their appointment, limiting how long they might wait at the center.

“We recognize that patients have busy lifestyles and often look for ways to get the care they need when they want it,” says Tim Hendrix, MD, medical director for the Centra Care Urgent Care cen-ters. “Our goal is to provide the best care for patients but also in a manner that is beyond their expectations.”

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Visit www.adventisturgentcare.com to learn more about Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care’s services and search for available appointment times.

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FIND EMERGENCY CARE NEAR YOU

When you or your family members need emer-gency medical care, look to Adventist HealthCare. All emergency departments in the system provide care from board-certifi ed emergency physicians. The departments at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital are designated as cardiac interventional centers and primary stroke centers by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

• Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center: 19731 Germantown Road, Germantown

• Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center: 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville

• Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital: 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park

Where You Need It

Whenand

At Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care centers, people have the option to walk in or reserve a time online and then come in for their appointment.

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A new logo and unified facility names embody the quality service you’ve come to expect from us

When it comes to your health, we know you want the best medical experts, the high-est quality and most compassionate care, and a personalized experience in a conve-nient, comfortable environment. Adventist

HealthCare not only provides all of that, but we also have a long-standing mission of improving the health of people and communities. We fulfill our mission each day by providing for and promoting your health and wellness—mentally, physically and spiritually.

As the national healthcare system evolves, Adventist HealthCare continues to deliver on our mission while ensur-ing we are making appropriate changes that best serve our patients and communities. We are excited to share some recent changes with you.

A New Look for A Bright futureAdventist HealthCare is the first and largest healthcare system in Montgomery County. As the world of healthcare has changed, so have we. We are still the same system that first opened its doors in the county 107 years ago. Yet, today, we are bringing together diverse and comprehensive services to offer coordinated and con-nected care to the entire community. To better represent this, we are launching a refreshed logo for our system.

whAt’s iN AN ‘A’?Adventist HealthCare has been represented by an “A” for many years. When you see the updated Adventist HealthCare “A,” we hope you will know that it stands for excellence, strength and trust. The new “A” incorporates a flame, which is a symbol of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is used by many faiths. For us, the flame stands for our deep connection to faith, car-ing and compassion in all that we do. The blue and orange col-ors stand as a visual representation of brightness, vitality and good health.

CoNNeCtiNg As A systemAll of our facilities also now incorporate the Adventist HealthCare name. Our system includes locations around Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and serves patients throughout the region. The change is intended to connect the many aspects of our health system. Whether you’re having your heart cared for at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital, delivering your baby at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center or receiving in-home care from Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services, you’ll see our name and know you can count on the best medical experts providing you the highest-quality healthcare. We are your local resource for com-prehensive health and wellness.

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1907 Washington Sanitarium opens in Takoma Park, later to become Washington Adventist Hospital

1916 Washington Adventist o� ers the fi rst maternity services in Montgomery County

1949 Washington Adventist opens the fi rst behavioral health unit in the county

1971 The fi rst open-heart surgery in Montgomery County is performed at Washington Adventist

1973 Adventist Home Care Services opens, bringing care into homes throughout the region

1979 Shady Grove Adventist Hospital opens in the Rockville/Gaithersburg area, the fi rst hospital in upper Montgomery County

1996 The neonatal intensive care unit at Shady Grove Adventist opens

2000 Adventist Behavioral Health, originally Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health, joins Adventist HealthCare

2002 Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, originally Kessler Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital, joins Adventist HealthCare

2006 The Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center opens in Germantown

The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children joins the system

2011 Adventist Medical Group, an a� liate of GW Medical Faculty Associates, is established, with physician o� ces throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties

2013 The Aquilino Cancer Center opens on the Shady Grove Adventist campus

2014 Adventist HealthCare launches a new system logo and new names for some facilities (Shady Grove Adventist Hospital becomes Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center)

2015 Adventist HealthCare partners with Centra Care to open urgent care centers in Germantown, Rockville and Laurel

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S FIRST AND LARGEST HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

Washington Adventist Hospital, 1907

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, 1978–79

Aquilino Cancer Center

Centra Care, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care

Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center

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A Year of Firsts in Cancer CareAquilino Cancer Center ushers in a new era for people in Montgomery County and surrounding areas

Last November, the Adventist HealthCare Aquilino Cancer Center opened its doors, launching a new era in local cancer care. In its fi rst year, the center has made a tremendous di� erence for cancer patients in Montgomery County and surrounding areas.

When it opened, the Aquilino Cancer Center o� ered imaging, navigation and oncology services, and soon it added lymphedema therapy, clinical trials, multi-disciplinary clinics, palliative medicine, a specialized boutique and more.

In addition to the coordinated approach to cancer care, the Aquilino Cancer Center features a partnership with the National Cancer Institute, which provides access to innovative treatments through phase I–IV clinical trials. This unique pro-gram highlights the state-of-the-art, academic-caliber patient care at the Aquilino Cancer Center. “We are creating a situation in the building where there’s research, surgery and radiation oncology all communicating and helping to enhance patient care,” says John Wallmark, MD, medical oncologist and clinical trials director. “That’s very exciting.”

This multidisciplinary approach is also evident in the center’s new high-risk clinic, which o� ers genetic risk assessment, counseling and testing for people at increased risk for breast, ovarian, uterine, colon and other cancers, helping to ensure they receive appropriate screening according to national standards.

The culmination of this exciting year of fi rsts was the Aquilino Cancer Center receiving accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center achieved Silver level for obtaining commendation in six of seven categories. Shady Grove Medical Center’s cancer program is one of only 1,500 in the nation to hold CoC accreditation, highlighting the excellence and quality of cancer services.

“Our oncology team is always looking for new ways to provide the latest advances in cancer care,” says Joseph Haggerty, MD, medical oncologist and chair of the Cancer Committee at Shady Grove Medical Center. “The Aquilino Cancer Center allows physicians to better collaborate on treatment plans so that patients can have the best possible outcome.”

The Adventist HealthCare Aquilino Cancer Center features state-of-the-art, academic-caliber patient care.

AQUILINO CANCER CENTER BY THE NUMBERS 2,000+ Meetings that cancer care navigators had

with patients 1,867 Mammograms performed 747 Screenings performed for skin, prostate,

colorectal, thyroid, oral and breast cancers 88 Support groups, cooking classes, fi tness classes

and mindfulness seminars held 43 Cancer conferences held in the center 1 Commission on Cancer accreditation with

Commendation Silver level achieved

WHOLE-PERSON CARE IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

Visit www.yourcancerteam.com to learn more about the services at the Adventist HealthCare Aquilino Cancer Center.

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More Than the Winter BluesSeasonal depression is a serious yet treatable condition

As the winter season approaches and days become shorter, many people begin feel-ing depressed, lethargic and overwhelmed. What some call the “winter blues” might actually be a type of depressive disorder

known as seasonal depression, occurring during the fall and winter months when exposure to natural sunlight is limited. Unlike the winter blues, which is often milder and more temporary, people with seasonal depression usually experience prolonged feelings of sadness and withdrawal along with a loss of interest in daily activi-ties, such as going to work or school.

“Seasonal depression is becoming increasingly recog-nized by doctors as a serious yet treatable psychiatric condition,” says Lynnae Hamilton, PhD, director of clinical services at Adventist HealthCare’s Behavioral Health & Wellness Services. “According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 6 percent of the U.S. popula-tion may have seasonal depression.” Studies have also shown that women in their 20s and 30s are most vul-nerable to the condition.

Seasonal depression can be more common in the northern regions of the U.S., where shorter days com-bined with colder temperatures can trigger depression and a change in the body’s circadian rhythm. The lack of exposure to sunlight changes our body’s levels of sero-tonin and melatonin, two hormones that are responsi-ble for regulating sleep, mood and appetite. As a result of those changes, people with seasonal depression can

experience feelings of hopelessness, irritability, anxious-ness, withdrawal from normal activities, irregular sleep habits and changes in diet.

To help those experiencing seasonal depression, Dr. Hamilton recommends getting at least 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight three times a week, particu-larly in the winter months. “Exposure to sunlight helps stimulate brain activity and energy and elevates mood,” Dr. Hamilton says.

It is also important to establish and maintain healthy routines and stick to them year-round. “Eating a bal-anced diet, exercising regularly and creating a support system of family members and friends can help tremen-dously in maintaining physical and mental wellness,” Dr. Hamilton says, “and prevent the onset of seasonal depression.”

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HEALTH CONSULTATION

If you are experiencing feelings of sadness and

inactivity for two weeks or more, consult a licensed

behavioral health provider to determine whether you

have seasonal depression. To request a free consultation,

visit www.adventistbehavioralhealth.com or

call 301-251-4545.

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4 TIPS TO PREVENT SEASONAL DEPRESSION• Get at least 15 minutes of sunlight

three times a week.• Eat a healthy diet.• Exercise regularly.• Make time to socialize with friends and family.

Lynnae Hamilton, PhD

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HEART HEALTH

Heart-Health Screenings with Medical ConsultationOur comprehensive screenings and private, two- to four-minute personal consulta-tions with licensed medical professionals are designed to help you understand and manage your specifi c health risks for heart disease and related conditions. Please note that some screenings require a fee and fast-ing, but please be sure to drink water to remain hydrated.When: Thursday, Dec. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8–10 a.m.Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

When: Wednesday, March 25, 8–10 a.m.Where: SGMC, Birch Room

Info: Call 800-542-5096; registration required; event subject to cancellation due to low registration

Screening Description and FeesLipid profi le: Basic cholesterol test, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, cholesterol/HDL ratio (12 hours of fasting recommended); $35, $31 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the expanded cho-lesterol test (see below)Expanded cholesterol test: This VAP (verti-cal auto profi le) includes all of the lipid pro-fi le plus information that can help identify inherited and hidden heart disease risks; $65, $61 for seniors (55-plus); only order this or the lipid profi le (see above)Homocysteine: Vascular fi tness test; $95

Living Healthy

CLASS LOCATIONSThe Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness o� ers classes at numerous locations within the community, including the following. Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar for additional class/event locations.

SGMCAdventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center9901 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

ACCAdventist HealthCare Aquilino Cancer Center9905 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

WAHAdventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park

AHCAdventist HealthCare820 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg

ARHAdventist HealthCare Rehabilitation Hospital9909 Medical Center Drive, RockvillePaid parking

Health and wellness classes, programs and activities for a healthy mind, body and spirit, brought to you by the Adventist HealthCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness.

December 2014-March 2015 FREE, MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE

TESTINGAvailable at multiple locations throughout Montgomery County.Info: Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096

Visit www.helpstopthefl u.com for community fl u shot clinic dates and times.

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HsCRP: Tests high-sensitivity C-reactive protein for cardiovascular risk; $45Blood pressure monitoring: FREEGlucose: Basic screening for diabetes (12 hours of fasting recommended); $8A1c: Blood sugar test for known diabetics or those at high risk; $40PSA (prostate-specifi c antigen): Prostate cancer screening test for men; $40Body-fat analysis: Tests percentage of body fat; $10

Heart Screening PackagesSweetheart: Lipid profi le and glucose; $38Heart smart: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP) and glucose; $69Heart risk special: Expanded cholesterol test (VAP), homocysteine and HsCRP; $199Diabetes check: Glucose and A1c; $42

Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation and EECP Treatment for Chest PainInfo: For an appointment, call the Center for Fitness and Health at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center at 240-826-6662 or Cardiac Rehab at Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital at 301-891-6016Cost: FREE

Heart to Heart Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Thursdays, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, Rockville

Women and Heart Disease Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Thursdays, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: WAH, Cafeteria Conference Rooms A&B

Internal Cardiac Defi brillator and Pacemaker Discussion GroupGroup discussion for patients and the families of patients with these devices.When: Mondays, Jan. 12 and March 9, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, RockvilleInfo: Call 240-826-6662

Congestive Heart Failure Class and Discussion GroupFor patients and families.When: Mondays, Dec. 8 and Feb. 9, 7–8 p.m.Where: SGMC Center for Fitness and Health, 9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 130, RockvilleInfo: Call 240-826-6662

REGISTER TODAY

Online registration and pay-ment options are now avail-

able for some programs. Visit www.adventist

healthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096

for more information or to register.

REGISTER TODAY

ClassesDeep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Support GroupFor patients and families.When: Tuesdays, Dec. 16 and March 24, 6–7 p.m.Where: SGMC, Willow RoomInfo: Call 240-826-6163 or email kcarney@ahm.com

For additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Prenatal Classes for Expecting Couples and FamiliesA wide variety of maternal and child health classes is available through Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital. Expecting families will receive expert advice, support and education before and after the birth of their babies. Classes include Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Grandparent, Fatherhood, and more. Online registration now available!Info: Detailed descriptions and listings for locations are available by visiting www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar or calling 800-542-5096

Lactation ServicesLactation classes, consultation, breast-pump sales and rentals, and breastfeeding support groups.Info: Call 240-826-MOMS (6667) for SGMC or 800-542-5096 for WAH

Infant Safety and CPRA Family & Friends class that covers safety, CPR skills and choking management for newborns to 1-year-olds.When: Sundays, Dec. 7 and 14; Jan. 11 and 18; Feb. 8 and 22, March 8 and 22, 10 a.m.–noonWhen: Wednesdays, Dec. 10 and 17; Jan. 21 and 28; Feb. 11 and 25, March 11 and 25, 6–8 p.m.Where: SGMCCost: $40 per person, $55 per couple

Private Infant or Toddler Safety and CPR ClassInfo: Call 800-642-0101 for details

SUPPORT GROUPS• BEST breastfeeding• Discovering motherhood

• The Latch Clinic: TLC for breastfeeding moms

JOINT HEALTH

Joint Replacement ClassLearn about the total hip or knee replace-ment procedure, hospital stay and reha-bilitation program at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.When: First Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3 p.m.Where: SGMCCost: FREEInfo: www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar

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YOUTH HEALTH

Interested in Infant Safety and CPR?Multiple classes available, including Baby-Sitting, CPR Companion to Baby-Sitting, Home Alone (prepares 8- to 11-year-olds and their parents for times when children will spend brief periods alone at home), and more.Info: Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096

CANCER PROGRAMS

At Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital, cancer care navigation teams assist people living with cancer, their fami-lies and friends, and caregivers. The naviga-tion teams consist of professionals who can provide guidance through diagnosis, treat-ment and survivorship.Info: Call 240-826-6297 (SGMC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH) to speak to a member of the cancer care navigation team

Look Good ... Feel BetterMeet with other women living with cancer and a professional esthetician to learn makeup tips so you can put your “best face forward” during and after treatment for cancer. You’ll have fun and receive a “per-sonal tool kit” to take home.When: Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and March 11, 6–8 p.m.Where: ACCInfo: Call 240-826-6297

When: Mondays, Dec. 1 and March 2, 10 a.m.–noonWhere: WAH, Radiation OncologyInfo: Call 301-891-5559

Colorectal Cancer Screening ProgramAdventist HealthCare partners with the Montgomery County Health Department to o� er this FREE, life saving screening.Info: Call 301-315-3507 or 301-315-3147 to see whether you are eligible

Montgomery County Cancer Crusade CoalitionMonthly meeting to discuss community needs for cancer screenings.Info: Call 301-315-3507 or 301-315-3147 for meeting dates and times

SUPPORT GROUPS• All cancers (ACC)• Breast cancer (ACC)

• Caregivers (ACC)• Thyroid cancer (ACC)• Women’s lifestyle (WAH)For dates, times and locations, call 240-826-6297 (ACC) or 301-891-5559 (WAH).

NEUROSCIENCES

Community Aphasia GroupA support group for those with aphasia.Cost: $140 for six-week seriesInfo: Contact Sandi Lancaster at 240-864-6033 or slancas2@adventisthealthcare.com

SUPPORT GROUPS• Brain injury• Stroke

• Spinal cord injuryFor additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE

Diabetes Outpatient Education ProgramsThis comprehensive, three-class series will help you learn how to better manage your diabetes with tips on self-care, eating right and more. Covered by most health insur-ances. Call your carrier to verify your cover-age. A physician’s referral is required.When: Monthly on consecutive Tuesdays, 6–9 p.m.Where: SGMCInfo: 301-315-3129

When: Day and evening classes availableWhere: Professional building next to WAH, Suite 350Info: 301-891-6105

Prediabetes ClassLearn how to manage prediabetes and pre-vent type 2 diabetes in this two-class series.When: Alternate months at each location, Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.Where: SGMC and WAHInfo: Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/calendar to register for these FREE classes

Nutrition CounselingIndividual appointments and group ses-sions with a registered dietitian for man-agement of high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes and prediabe-tes, digestive problems, food allergies and other diagnoses. Nutrition counseling, or medical nutrition therapy, is a benefi t cov-ered by many health insurances. We will verify that your insurance plan covers the cost of nutrition counseling prior to your initial appointment.When: By appointment, Mondays through FridaysWhere: WAH, Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education O� ce, Suite 350Info: Call 301-891-6105 to schedule an appointment

When: First Monday of each month in the eveningWhere: AHCCost: $85Info: Call 800-542-5096 to register

SUPPORT GROUPFree group sessions open to anyone with diabetes or prediabetes.

When: First Tuesday of each month, 6–7 p.m.Where: WAH, Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education O� ce, Suite 350Info: Call 301-891-6105 to RSVP

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ZumbaThis eight-week exercise class involves dance and aerobic elements and includes music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. The music comes from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, cha-cha, reggaeton, soca, samba and hip-hop.Cost: $60 preregistration, $9 drop-in feeWhen: Tuesdays, Jan. 20–March 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg

Adventist HealthCare Walking ClubIncludes free blood pressure screenings.When: Tuesdays, 8–9:30 a.m.Where: Westfield Montgomery Mall Food CourtInfo: Visit www.adventisthealthcare.com/walkingclub

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational SeminarsWhen: Monthly on the first Thursday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; second and fourth Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.; and fourth Sunday, 5–7 p.m.Where: SGMCCost: FREEInfo: Open to all; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@adventisthealth care.com for room location and to register

Lifestyle SeminarsWhen: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Where: SGMC• Fad Diets, Jan. 8Gain skills to identify deceptive claims and fad diets and understand the principles of a healthy and safe weight-loss plan.• Food and Mood, Feb. 12Explore how food and nutrition can affect your mood and get tips to enhance your overall well-being.• Healthy Habits, March 12Promoting overall health through informed food and exercise choices.

SeniorS’ health

Adventist HealthCare recognizes the spe-cialized health needs of our community’s senior population. FREE monthly lectures cover a wide variety of timely health topics for seniors, in addition to health screenings and personal consultations. For additional information, dates, locations and times, call 240-777-4999.

Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center3950 Ferrara Drive, WheatonHealthy Living Lecture Series• Heart-Health Talk: Is It Possible to

Prevent or Reverse Plaque Naturally?When: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1–2 p.m.Info: 240-777-4999

Support GroupS

GriefAdventist HealthCare’s Pastoral Care Services offers compassionate help and hope to the community with FREE, specialized grief support groups held in a safe, nurtur-ing environment.

Where: SGMCInfo: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 240-826-6112 or email jmufuh@adventist healthcare.com for more information and to register

Where: WAHInfo: Call the Pastoral Care Department at 301-891-5265 for more information

Weight-Loss SurgeryWhen: First four Thursdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.Where: SGMC, Sycamore Conference RoomCost: FREEInfo: Open to all; registration not required; contact Latasha Baxter at 240-826-5278 or lbaxter@adventisthealthcare.com for addi-tional information

OthersAdventist HealthCare offers many FREE support groups for patients and their loved ones. Ongoing support groups are currently available on the following health topics.• Alcoholics Anonymous• Amputee• Diabetes• Narcotics• Sickle cell anemiaFor additional information about these groups, including a schedule of meetings and locations, visit www.adventisthealth care.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096.

Cpr & FirSt aid ClaSSeS

The Center of Resuscitation Excellence offers convenient CPR and first aid courses at various times and locations. For course schedules, locations and registration, visit www.adventistlifesupport.com or call 240-826-CORE (2673).

HeartSaver CPR and AEDThis American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED program is designed for anyone in the community who wants to learn how to perform CPR on all ages. All class material is included, along with two-year certifica-tion card.When: Saturdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28, 9 a.m.–noonWhere: SGMCInfo: For additional information, dates, locations and times, visit www.adventist healthcare.com/calendar or call 800-542-5096

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI): Basic First Aid ClassOSHA-approved first aid certification for construction workers, teachers, scout leaders, security guards, lifeguards and those who want to help in the community with emergencies and disasters. Two-year certification.When: Jan. 14, Feb. 10, March 11, 5:30–8 p.m.Where: SGMC

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Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center.......................................... 301-444-8000

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Radiation Oncology Center - Rockville........................................................................... 301-309-6765

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Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation Hospital............................................................. 240-864-6000

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