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News from John Muir Health FoundationISSUE 13 | SPRING 2019

B R I E F I N G S

The O-arm™ allows John Muir Health surgeons to perform a

CT scan in the operating room and provides a safer and more

reliable workflow. “Financial contributions from donors help

support this technology,” says Max Merkow, M.D. (pictured left).

John Muir Health Gala Is “Out of This World”ANNUAL EVENT RAISES RECORD $2.25 MILLION FOR NEUROSCIENCES SERVICES

Liftoff occurred on November 3 when more than 700 guests gathered for the fifth annual Celebrate John Muir Health! Gala. Themed “Out of This World,” the event was held at the Concord Jet Center in a private hangar generously donated by the Hofmann Family.

Proceeds from the 2018 gala will help pur-chase advanced technologies and state-of-the-art equipment for John Muir Health’s Neurosciences Services. In fact, funds from the gala have already purchased one such piece of equipment: the O-arm™ Surgical Imaging System.

The O-arm™ allows neurosurgeons to more precisely map and place devices in the exact right

spot. “The O-arm™ has transformed spine surgery and surgeries on patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s and essential tremor disease,” says John Muir Health neurosurgeon Max Merkow, M.D. “When nonoperative treatments are unable to provide patients with adequate relief, we can use real-time and computer-navigated guidance to make precise repairs, resulting in less postopera-tive pain and a quicker return to normal life.”

“Technology is intertwined with our work, and financial contributions from donors help support this technology,” says Merkow. “The current and future implications of this technology are ‘astronomical.’ ”

Maureen KnightCO-CHAIR

The stars were aligned on November 3, 2018, for this year’s Celebrate John Muir Health! Gala as we celebrated and raised a record $2.25 million for the “Out of This World” Neurosciences Services at John

Muir Health. The fifth annual event was once again held at the

Concord Jet Center in a private hangar generously donated by Jean and Lisa Hofmann. More than 700 guests came ready to be transported to planets far, far away, including a live countdown and blastoff to kick off the event.

I want to personally thank everyone who spon-sored, supported and attended the event this year. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Margie MurphyCO-CHAIR

Wow … what a night to remember! Maureen and I, along with the entire Gala Committee, want to extend a huge congratulations to you for making this the most successful year yet. Each year, you

help us support and celebrate the extraordinary work of John Muir Health, the many lives saved by talented and caring staff, and the world-class community hospital we have right in our own backyard.

If you were not able to join us in 2018, you will want to watch the inspirational video (see QR code below) that tells the story of two patients whose lives were changed forever by the exceptional care they received by John Muir Health’s Neurosciences Services team (see back cover for more details).

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Use this QR code to

see our gala video!

Celebrate John Muir Health!Fifth Annual Gala—November 3, 2018

2018 GALA COMMITTEE

Maureen Knight, Co-ChairMargie Murphy, Co-ChairAngie CoffeePatty GaraventaBev Jones

Randy PikeTatyana RussellMargaret SimorStacy Woodworth

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Taejoon Ahn, M.D., and Jeannie LeeTamera and Ken AndersonPat and Ken BehringDebbie and Steve BeinkeDavid Birdsall, M.D., and Marian Birdsall, M.D.Sophia and George J. Counelis, M.D.Janet and Rick CronkRegina M. Del ValleLinda and Tom DelaplaneDr. and Mrs. Ira J. FinchErica and Yaron Friedman, M.D.Marilyn and Paul GardnerLeslie A. Gillum, M.D.Diane and David GoldsmithJean HofmannLisa HofmannRavi Hundal, M.D., and Marie McGlynn, M.D.Okkyung Kim, M.D., and Peter Adamczyk, M.D.Samantha and Suleiman N. Lapalme, M.D.Andrea and Hartwell Lin, M.D.Barbara and Ken MeehanCarolyn and Alex MehranMaggie and Alex MehranMax B. Merkow, M.D., and Emily Zazulia, Ph.D.Bonnie and Hank MillerKathleen and John OdneSharon and Don RitcheyCharlene and Mike RobinsonKathleen and Russell Rodriguez, M.D.Thomas Rundall, Ph.D., and Jane TiemannBill SabinSteven M. Schadendorf, M.D.Jeannie SimpsonSharon SimpsonOana V. Spataru, M.D., and Dan SpataruJanice and Ray Stephens, M.D.The Honorable Ellen TauscherElaine TaylorLinda and Jack ThompsonCheryl and Christian ValentineVivian Wing, M.D.Nancy and Moussa Yazbeck, M.D.Fran and Carlo Zocchi

“Out of This World” Gala Benefits Neurosciences ServicesMORE THAN 700 GALA SPONSORS AND

GUESTS SHOW SUPPORT FOR

JOHN MUIR HEALTH

“The Neurosciences team was thrilled to learn we would be the recipients of the gala proceeds this year. There have been recent groundbreaking advancements in the treatment of acute stroke. I’m excited to improve the lives of patients in our community.” —Okkyung Kim, M.D., JMH neurologist (pictured with Peter Adamczyk, M.D.) “The support of John Muir Health has

been a longtime tradition and shared value in our family. We get back so much more than we give to John Muir Health.”—Jenny and Tom Krause

“It was an honor and a privilege to support John Muir Health Neurosciences Services at this year’s ‘Out of This World’ Gala.” —Bill Schmicker

“We are proud to support John Muir Health. As parents and involved community members, we appreciate John Muir Health’s mission to improve the health of the communities [it serves] with quality and compassion.” —Brian and Melani Rivera

“Bravo for another fantastic community event that each year

provides critical funding that sup-ports the world-class programs and

services offered at John Muir Health.”—Steve and Debra Gonsalves

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1. Left to right: Joshua Perlroth, M.D.; Chi Perlroth, M.D.; Alice Hunter,

M.D.; and Mark McKenna. 2. Guests were transported to a faraway

galaxy. 3. Maureen Knight. 4. Jordan Oelschlager and Andrew

Greenfield, M.D. 5. Attendees showed off their out-of-this-world style.

6. Left to right: Vivian Wing, M.D.; Sam Oommen, M.D.; Om Rawal, M.D.;

and Sunil Gandhi, M.D. 7. Shannon Gomez. 8. Gregory Rhodes, M.D., and

Sally Davis, M.D. 9. Ann Notarangelo. 10. Lisa Hofmann, Jean Hofmann,

and Debra and Steve Gonsalves. 11. Left to right: Marshall and Gale

Wilder, Margie and Kerry Murphy, Louise Diracles, and Kramer Klabau.

12. Greg Quiroqua. 13. Jane Willemsen, Executive Vice President and

President, Hospital Operations. 14. A good time was had by all.

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TITLE SPONSORMedical Anesthesia Consultants

PLATINUM SPONSORSJohn Muir Medical Group

Vituity

DIAMOND SPONSORSBASS Medical Group

LabCorp

Tampico Terrace Care Center

UCSF Health

EMERALD SPONSORSBDC Advisors

GetixHealth

Maureen and Cal Knight

Swinerton Builders

RUBY SPONSORSTracy and John Arnaudon

Bay Imaging Consultants

CBRE

City Center Bishop Ranch

The Conco Companies

Contra Costa Pathology Associates

Janet and Rick Cronk

Regina M. Del Valle

DPR Construction

Epic

Epic Care

Patty and Sil Garaventa

Health Catalyst

HomeCare Assistance

The Iles Family

John Muir Health, Concord Medical

Center

John Muir Health, Physician Network

John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical

Center

John Muir Specialty Medical Group

Jones Lang LaSalle

Jenny and Tom Krause

Betty Lou and Doug Lange, M.D.

Lescure Company, Inc.

Lincoln Financial Advisors

Margie and Kerry Murphy

Quest Technology Management

Sectra

Sharon Simpson

Linda and Jack Thompson

Truebeck Construction

Wells Fargo

Jane and Wayne Willemsen

Willis Towers Watson

Workday

The Zocchi Family

SAPPHIRE SPONSORSMichelle J. Bartel

Canterbury Consulting

CIBC Private Wealth Management

Angie and Pete Coffee

Ingrid and Richard Del Monte

Diablo Valley Oncology & Hematology

Medical Group

Diane and David Goldsmith

Judy and Paul Gray

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED)

Meridian

Max B. Merkow, M.D., & East Bay Brain

and Spine, Division of BASS Medical

Group

Colleen and Michael Moody

Prophet

Quest Diagnostics

Resource Design Interiors

Rudney Associates

Dayna and John Sayres

SmithGroup

Stanford Children’s Health

Vitas Healthcare

Stacy and David Woodworth

COMMUNITY PARTNERSBeard Land Improvement Company

C.L.B.I. Investments, Inc.

Diana and Donald Kennedy

Littler Mendelson Foundation

Lolita C. Lopez

Navigant

Oliver and Company

Mary and Steven Read

Toinette and Max Reynolds

The Zumbo Family

Celebrate John Muir HealthTHANK YOU TO ALL 2018 GALA SPONSORS, PARTNERS AND DONORS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF JOHN MUIR HEALTH

Prizes and WinnersLIVE AUCTION

1. Ready for Lift Off

Opportunity for one child to be an astronaut for a week at

Space Camp in Hunstville, Alabama.

Winner: Sharon Simpson

2. Stellar Cellar

More than 40 bottles of wine donated by John Muir Health

supporters, as well as lunch at Rutherford Ranch Winery and

dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train.

Winner: Ravi Hundal, M.D., John Muir Medical Group

3. The Wizarding World

A trip to New York City to see Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, named the best play of 2018 by The New York Times.

Winner: Jane and Ray Nassief

4. Out of This World

This land and sea adventure includes a Tesla Factory tour and

drive, and a private yacht for 2019 Fleet Week.

Winner: Elizabeth and Tim Ganey, M.D.

5. Adonal’s Favorite

Private dinner for 12 with former Golden State Warrior and

current sports anchor Adonal Foyle at his favorite restaurant.

Winner: Sally Davis, M.D., and Gregory Rhodes, M.D.

6. It’s Out of Here

Opportunity for one child to be the official batboy/girl at a

San Francisco Giants’ game

Winner: Erin Borger and Courtney Berlin

7. Cal and Irving’s Bucket List

Guided fly-fishing trip with Cal Knight and Irving Pike, M.D.

Winner: Nathalie and William Schmicker

Winner: Debra and Steve Gonsalves

8. Cooking at Cakebread Cellars

Private, hands-on cooking class and lunch with Cakebread

Cellars’ Culinary Director.

Winner: multiple winners

9. La Dolce Vita

Seven-night stay at La Quercia, a 15th-century terraced villa in

Umbria.

Winner: Risha Ramdall, M.D., and Elvio Ardilles, M.D.

OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGSGolden State Warriors Suite

Generously offered by Wells Fargo

Winner: Marjorie Nicolaisen

Pearl Necklace

Generously offered by Ed Teixeira Fine Jewelry

Winner: Sherry Watkins

Trip to Solvang

Generously offered by Tania Pares

Winner: Tricia Niven

Two Tickets on JetSuiteX

Generously offered by JetSuiteX

Winner: Chris Morris

SIGN UP PARTIESTickets to these exclusive, privately held parties were available

for purchase during the gala. A limited number of tickets were

available per event.

Perfect Pairing

Hosted by Wendy and Mike Thomas

Margaritas and Mariachis

Hosted by Maureen and Cal Knight

Hawaiian Luau

Hosted by Margie and Kerry Murphy

1400 Treat Boulevard

Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2142

NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAID

JOHN MUIR HEALTH

FOUNDATION

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“John Muir Health Saved My Life”GRATEFUL PATIENTS SHARE

THEIR STORIES

Vicki Goodwin and Shawn Ferron have a common bond and a new connection to one another that will last a lifetime. Both were featured at this year’s gala as patients whose lives were transformed by the extraordinary care they received by John Muir Health’s Neurosciences Services.

A debilitating movement disorder forced longtime John Muir Health nurse Vicki Goodwin to quit the job she adored. “I was completely disabled,” says Goodwin, “and I cried every day because I thought my life was over.” Medication had become ineffective for Goodwin but John Muir Health neuro physicians were able to offer her an option with an outcome she never dreamed

possible. “John Muir Health’s ability to perform deep brain stimulation gave me my life back. I donate because you never know what’s around the corner. I owe my life to John Muir Health.”

In April 2018, Shawn Ferron suffered a stroke while hiking. “I couldn’t believe it,” says Ferron. “I’ve always considered myself extremely healthy, so stroke never crossed my mind.” Neuro physicians at John Muir Health determined that Ferron was a candidate for thrombectomy, a procedure to remove a blood clot

from inside an artery or vein that is performed under emergency circumstances to save a patient’s life.

“I am alive and healthy today, in part, as the result of the generosity of John Muir Health donors who provide funding for advanced technologies,” says Ferron. “I credit the John Muir Health physicians and staff with my ability to talk and walk, and consider myself the luckiest man alive.”

Shawn Ferron and Vicki

Goodwin at the Celebrate!

John Muir Health Gala.

Use this QR code to hear

more from Goodwin and

Ferron.