john muir health magazine december 2013 – february 2014

JOHN MUIRHEALTH

All OurServicesUnder One RoofVisit our new OutpatientCenter

Inside: Free classes and programs that promote your health

John Muir Health Foundation: Your donation can make a difference

pgs 3, 5: Vital info for moms-to-be

pg 3: Holiday challenges for those

in recovery

pg 4: Considering knee replacement?

Your Local Resource for Living Well December 2013–February 2014

Your Lab ServicesFYI: If you’ve been getting lab services at one of our MuirLab locations, you are now being served by a new provider. John Muir Health sold its outreach lab services to Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp), a national lab services company. LabCorp is now operating 26 former MuirLab locations in Contra Costa County, Alam-eda County and Northern California. (The Oakland site is the only location that closed.) For more info, please call LabCorp at (800) 598-6944.

Trauma Care for the County—and BeyondJohn Muir Health is Contra Costa County’s only trauma center and the only facility in the county that meets the American College of Surgeons’ standards for care and performance as a Level II trauma center. Our skilled and experienced trauma surgeons and nurses have wide-ranging expertise, including complex cases in orthopedics, neurosur-gery and minimally invasive procedures. Patients also have the benefit of state-of-the-art surgical suites, intensive care units, medical imaging, lab and respiratory care.

“When you’re treating critically injured patients, every second counts,” says Kacey Hansen, John Muir Health’s director of trauma services. “We are one of the few centers in the Bay Area with a helipad, which means we can rapidly provide critical care for pa-tients from a broad geographic area. What does this mean for you and your family? You can take comfort in knowing we're here for you if you need us.”

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Did You Know? News to Use for a Healthier You

Top Docs Serve YouOur physician network earned highest possible ratings in a statewide surveyGood news about your family’s health care: John Muir Health’s Physician Network earned the highest possible rating, elite status, in a recent survey by the California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG). The Standards of Excellence survey measures the tools needed to deliver on the Institute of Medicine’s Triple Aim—better patient experience, better popula-tion health and better affordability.

“The CAPG survey is an important measure of our ability to provide outstanding care and service to our pa-tients,” says Lee Huskins, the Network’s president and chief administrative officer. “We are proud to be recog-nized among the best physician groups in the state.”

Since its start in 1996, John Muir Health’s Physician Network has become one of the largest medical groups in Northern California, with more than 950 primary care and specialty doctors. The Network owns and operates primary care practices in 23 locations from Brentwood to Pleasanton.

GO| Visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor to find a doctor

at John Muir Health, or call (925) 952-2887, option 1.

ATTENTION, MOMS-TO-BEAsk your doctor about your Tdap shot Expectant moms may be well aware of the importance of shots to protect against infectious diseases like whoop-ing cough (pertussis), but they may not know that new recommendations advise them to have a Tdap vaccine before or during every pregnancy.

The Tdap vaccine is used to prevent three infections: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Increases in cases of pertussis, a contagious respi-ratory illness, led to new recommen-dations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They call for Tdap vaccinations to be given to pregnant women, optimally between 27 and 36 weeks, or immediately postpartum. For further protection, family members and caregivers are also advised to be vaccinated with Tdap—at least two weeks before contact with the baby.

Note: Pertussis mainly affects infants and young kids and can be serious, even fatal—outbreaks have been reported in Contra Costa County schools. Newborns are especially vul-nerable since they can’t get vaccinated until two months after birth.

GO| Schedule any needed vac-

cination with your primary

care doctor today. To find a primary

care doctor at John Muir Health, visit

johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor or

call (925) 952-2887, option 1.

Tool Kit

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Staying Sober Over the HolidaysTips for those in recoveryIf you are in early recovery from an alcohol addiction, the holidays can be a challenge. “In addition to more get-togethers and more opportu-nities to abandon a healthy routine, we are faced with more family visiting, which can add stress,” says Nina Ferraris, director of John Muir Health’s Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Services.

For starters, don’t feel obligated to attend every event. “People sometimes go to parties, remain abstinent but then relapse a week or two later,” Ferraris says. To avoid temptation, she advises, consider doing something different for the holidays, like going away with your spouse or sober friends during this time.

If you do attend a party, be sure to have a nonalcoholic beverage in your hand. It is wise, as well, to avoid food made with alcohol, as the taste or smell can be a trigger. And devise a strategy to manage any midparty cravings. “Some people carry a little card in their pock-et that has the 12 steps or the serenity prayer on it,” Ferraris says. “If you have a sponsor, you can use texting to have a conversation while you’re in the middle of it all.” It also can help to bring along a sponsor or another sober friend to the event. If you need someone to talk to, call the AA hotline at (925) 939-4155.

Finally, have an escape plan. “Bring your own car, even if your spouse is going,” Ferraris advises. “If you’re worried you might drink, leave early and go to a 12-step meeting. Many plan 12-step meeting at-tendance before and after the event. If you’re not comfortable disclos-ing personal information, you can always say you have a headache.”

GO| For more information about John Muir Health’s Drug

and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Services, please visit

johnmuirhealth.com/chemicaldependency or call (925) 674-4100.

We offer a free assessment and a positive, holistic program.


Tool Kit

Considering Knee Replacement?HERE ARE SOME OF JOHN MUIR HEALTH’S ADVANTAGES

• Nationally recognized team of orthopedic specialists: Including surgeons who are fellowship-trained in joint replacement, in-cluding knee specialists; orthope-dic-certified nurses; and physical and occupational therapists.

• Advanced procedures and implants: Including minimally invasive techniques; state-of-the-art implants; and regional anes-thesia, which relieves pain and helps get you moving earlier. John Muir Health was one of the first participants in the California Joint Replacement Registry, which aims to improve treatments by shar-ing information about surgical techniques, devices and patient-reported outcomes.

• Compassionate care: Our pre-operative services offer new patients the opportunity to meet with a team of specialists to re-view their medical/social history and work together to customize plans for treatment and recovery. In addition, our unique after- surgery services offer patients ongoing assistance and support.

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF TEEN SUICIDE

Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people? Dr. Yanni Rho, a board-certified child psychiatrist at John

Muir Health’s Behavioral Health Center and medical director of the Adoles-cent Outpatient Program, advises parents to watch for these warning signs:• Hints of hopelessness. Talk-

ing about feeling miserable or not being able to see his or her way out of a situation.

• Withdrawal from family, friends and school organiza-tions. “If you previously had a pretty good relationship with your child, but now he or she doesn’t want to talk, that’s a potential warning sign,” Rho says.

• Changes in behavior, such as neglecting personal appear-ance or dropping grades.

• Giving away prized possessions or other actions that indicate he or she is settling affairs or saying goodbye.

• Being preoccupied with death, either in conversation, in personal writ-ing, or in drawings or other art.

If you’re concerned, first talk to your child. “Sometimes teenag-ers are just waiting to talk with someone without feeling ashamed or judged,” says Rho. ”They want someone to care.”

It’s not always easy to tell the difference between normal teen moods and depression. “If it’s a gray area, talk to a mental health professional,” Rho advises. “You could also start the conversation with your child’s pediatrician—just somebody who can determine if there’s risk and help choose the appropriate course of action or provide reas-surance so you can put your fears to rest.”

If you have immediate concerns about your teen, you may also call the Suicide Hotline at (925) 646-2800 (local) or (800) 646-2800 (toll-free, national). Or visit the ER for an in-person assessment.

GO| For more information about John Muir Health’s Adolescent

Outpatient Program, call (925) 825-8523.

GO| U.S.News & World Report

has ranked John Muir

Medical Centers, Walnut Creek and

Concord, among the nation’s best

orthopedics programs. For more info,

visit johnmuirhealth.com/ortho.

GO| For more info about our pregnancy/

new parent services, please visit

johnmuirhealth.com/pregnancy. For informa-

tion about our various childbirth classes, visit

johnmuirhealth.com/classes. To find an OB at

John Muir Health, visit johnmuirhealth.com/

findadoctor or call (925) 952-2887, option 1.


Talk With Your Doctor

PREGNANCY AFTER 40More U.S. women in their 40s are having children, researchers say. And while there are advantages to starting a family when you’re older—and arguably wiser—40-something moms-to-be are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and are more likely to have a cesarean delivery. That’s why getting expert ad-vice and care is important. For an overview of common concerns, check out this Q&A with Dr. Timothy Leach, an OB/GYN at John Muir Health.

What are some health risks for older women during pregnancy?Women in their 40s are more likely to develop high blood pressure, which increases risk of a low-birth-weight or preterm baby. Older women are also likelier to develop gestational diabe-tes, which, among other things, can cause the baby to grow too large, increasing the risk of injuries during delivery. So get an assessment from your OB, who can prescribe any necessary medication or care to manage the condition.

What are some other health concerns for the baby?Older moms’ babies are at higher risk of certain genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome. John Muir Health’s experts in maternal-fetal medicine offer prenatal genetic screening, diagnosis and counseling, which are important to moms over 40.

What can women do themselves to promote a healthy pregnancy?Aim to have the healthiest weight for your height—obesity plays a role in miscarriage, gestational diabetes and other conditions. Staying up to date on immunizations— including the pertussis vaccine—is very im-portant. (See “Attention, Moms-to-Be,” page 3.) So is taking prescription prenatal vitamins, which—unlike certain trendy supplements at the grocery store—are FDA-approved.

Why should women consider seeing John Muir Health experts for pregnancy and related services?U.S.News & World Report ranks John Muir Health’s gynecological surgery program among the top 30 in the country. Many of the same doctors are just as experienced when it comes to high-risk deliveries. At John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, there are 24-hour-a-day, in-house obstetricians, anes-thesiologists and pediatricians, and immedi-ately available perinatologists and neonatolo-gists. What’s more, we provide high-touch, family-centered care, delivered by a devoted team interested in one goal—healthy moms and babies.


GO| For more information on John

Muir Health’s Nutrition Services,

visit johnmuirhealth.com/nutrition.

Eat Well—and Avoid the Holiday SpreadJohn Muir Health dietary experts share tips, plus a healthful and tasty recipe

Delicious foods are part of the holiday season, but as more people are committed to health-conscious habits nowadays, it’s easier to enjoy good eats and avoid calorie creep. “People are more focused, knowledgeable and motivated than ever be-fore,” says Debbie Stevens, R.D., John Muir Health lead clinical dietitian.

One workable strategy, says Stevens, is to emphasize local seasonal produce in your holiday menus and make traditional foods the side dishes. “Make the focal point a brightly col-ored, beautiful salad that has so much eye appeal you can’t resist it,” she advises. “Fresh winter fruits and veggies, such as persimmons, dried cranberries, honeycrisp apples or firm bosc pears make side dishes more festive and incorporate seasonal favorites.”

Everyone around the table, including those with gluten-free or vegetarian diets, will welcome a selection of several veg-etable dishes, Stevens adds. A tasty option: a platter of fresh roasted veggies, such as cauliflower, string beans, asparagus and Brussels sprouts.


Orange Baked SalmonFrom Debbie Stevens, R.D., John Muir Health lead clinical dietitian

Makes 4 servings (3 ounces cooked without the skin)

Ingredients1 pound wild salmon fillet, with skin2 fresh oranges, washed, sliced thinly with peel on2 teaspoons grated orange zestFinely ground fresh pepper to taste¼ cup finely minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley1 fresh fennel bulb trimmed and cut in half vertically

Directions1. Lay a large piece of

aluminum foil in a 9-by-12-inch baking pan, with enough extra on either side to bring together on the top.

2. Lay the fennel slices and then the salmon fillet on the foil inside the pan. Sprinkle lightly with pepper to taste.

3. Sprinkle the orange zest over the fillet. Cover the surface of the fillet with orange slices and then with parsley.

4. Seal foil tightly.5. Bake at 400 F for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the

thickness of salmon, or until salmon is cooked thor-oughly (when the flesh of the salmon turns opaque orange throughout the total thickness).

6. Cut into 4 even pieces, removing the skin as you serve. Divide orange slices among each serving.

Eat Well

More smart strategies from Stevens:

• Eat a healthy fiber-rich snack before a party. You’re less likely to overeat and should make healthier choices if you’re not too hungry.

• Beware of rich appetizers that pack fat and calories into a small package. They can put a big dent in your weight-watching efforts. Opt instead for low-fat whole-grain crackers and light feta or fresh mozzarella cheese, olives, and low-fat dips or hummus.

• Instead of prime rib, serve flavorful baked fish, pork tenderloin or tarragon shrimp.

• Keep portions small for sweet potatoes, bread stuffing or other foods that raise blood sugar.

• Bake a fresh fruit crisp instead of a traditional pie with two crusts.

• And don’t forget: Make time for physical activ-ity in all your holiday plans.

Nutritional Analysis (varies according to the type of salmon used) Calories: 155 Protein: 23 gramsTotal fat: 5 to 6 gramsCholesterol: 55 milligramsSodium: 45 milligrams


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John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

Meeting your health care needs—at your ease and convenienceMark your 2014 calendar: Enjoy new advantages of our exceptional, patient-friendly health care when John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek opens in January. Now, you and your family can access a wide range of medical services under one roof—that’s more convenient for you and allows our team to better coordinate your care and enhance your experience.


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Want to Volunteer?Helping hands will be welcome at our new out-patient facility. For information on volunteering, visit johnmuirhealth.com/volunteer.

At Your ServiceThese Walnut Creek health care providers are moving in

INTERNAL MEDICINEDr. Devorah Ben-ZeevDr. Anthony BernensDr. Joy Bloch Dr. Natalie ChangDr. Paul Endo Dr. Anita Gaind Dr. Elise Hughes-Watkins Dr. Lisa Hudson Dr. Richard KamrathSirintorn Mann, P.A. Dr. Rebecca ParishDr. Ross Pirkle Dr. Meena Rijhwani Dr. Sarah Sanders Dr. Maureen Stevenson Dr. Matthew Walvick Dr. Tricia Yeap

FAMILY MEDICINEDr. John ChoDr. Lawren Hicks Dr. Tien Lam Dr. Lillian Leong Dr. Priti Patel Dr. Jasleen Sohal Karen Sonnenthal, N.P.

PEDIATRIC MEDICINEDr. Arthur LawDr. Tessie OkamuraDr. Kathleen Smith

ENDOCRINOLOGYDr. Richard KamrathDr. Bonnie KimmelDr. Douglas Zlock

Your One-Stop ResourceServices at the new Outpatient Center, 1450 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek

• Internal Medicine• Family Medicine• Pediatric Medicine• Endocrinology• Urgent Care Services, available seven days per week• Care coordination for those with chronic conditions• X-Rays and Ultrasound • Lab Services• Weight Management Program• Behavioral Health Support• Bone Health Services• Senior Services• Wellness Services• Volunteer Services

Health Care Made EasyHere are just a few of the features that have been specially designed to make your visits more comfortable and useful:

• An enhanced electronic medical record—gives you the ability to schedule appointments, refill prescrip-tions and email your provider

• WiFi • Café• Conference rooms for community health classes

and other community uses

FIND GREAT CLASSES & PROGRAMS AT JOHN MUIR HEALTHMOST ARE FREE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED—SIGN UP TODAY!

JOHN MUIR HEALTH OFFERS A VARIETY OF HEALTH-PROMOTING CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND

EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TOPICS AND LOCATIONS OR TO

REGISTER, VISIT JOHNMUIRHEALTH.COM/CLASSES OR CALL (925) 941-7900.

CANCER

Brain Tumor Support GroupWHEN: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call to register.

Breast Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Second and fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Colorectal Cancer GroupWHEN: Second Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Gynecologic/Ovarian Cancer Support GroupWHEN: First and third Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Kids Circle and Teen Talk Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Second Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support GroupWHEN: First Thursday, 7–8:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut CreekYou must call (925) 947-3322 before coming to the group.

Life After CancerWHEN: Second and fourth

Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Living Well Beyond CancerWHEN: Third Thursday, 10–11:30 a.m.WHERE: Breast Health CenterPlease call (925) 947-3322 to register.

Lung Cancer GroupWHEN: Second Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Lymphedema Support GroupWHEN: Please call for date and time.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordPlease call (925) 674-2125 for more info or to register.

Metastatic Breast Cancer GroupWHEN: Third Wednesday, 4:30–6 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Metastatic Prostate Cancer GroupWHEN: Fourth Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

Most of These Won’t Cost a DimeClasses and programs are free of charge, unless Fee is noted.

Check highlighted boxes for upcoming special events.

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Pediatric Oncology Support GroupWHEN: Please call for date and time.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityCall (925) 947-5272 for more information.

Prostate Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Fourth Thursday, 1–2:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call to register.

CONTINENCE

Taking Back ControlWHEN: Jan. 21, 5:30–7 p.m.; March 25, 9–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center

GENERAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION

Diabetes Education for YouWHEN: Dec. 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordCheck online for class details.

Insulin Pump Support GroupWHEN: Please call (925) 941-5076. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

Managing Back Pain Without SurgeryWHEN: Feb. 3, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

HEART HEALTH

Blood Pressure ScreeningWHEN: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Blood Pressure Screening (for Seniors)WHEN: Dec. 19, 11 a.m.–noonWHERE: Alcosta (San Ramon) Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 16, 10:45–11:45 a.m. WHERE: Ambrose Community Center

WHEN: Dec. 16, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Antioch Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 20, 9:30–10:30 a.m.WHERE: Concord Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 2, Dec. 16, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Danville Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 10, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Golden Crane Senior Center–Alamo Women’s Club

WHEN: Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–noon WHERE: First Presbyterian Church

WHEN: Dec. 16, 10–11:30 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

WHEN: Dec. 9, 9–10:30 a.m.WHERE: Martinez Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: Pittsburg Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 2, Dec. 11, 9:30–11 a.m.WHERE: Pleasant Hill Senior Center

WHEN: Dec. 11, 9:30–11 a.m.WHERE: Walnut Creek Senior Center

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Cardiac Nutrition ClassWHEN: Dec. 2, Feb. 3, 5–6 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord

WHEN: Jan. 16, 5–6 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

Mended Hearts Support GroupWHEN: Second Thursday of each month, 7–8:30 p.m.; occasionally onSaturdaysWHERE: Alternates between John Muir Medical Centers in Concord and Walnut CreekFor more info, call (925) 947-5206.

Stroke Support GroupWHEN: Second Monday of the month, 7–9 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut CreekCall (925) 947-3300 for more information.

MIND AND BODY WELLNESS

Banishing the BluesWHEN: Dec. 16, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Managing InsomniaWHEN: Jan. 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

The Mind-Body ConnectionWHEN: Dec. 4, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

WHEN: March 17, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Age Proof Your Skin With NutritionWHEN: Jan. 20, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center



Have the Holiday Blues?Learn ways to de-stress and reconnect with what’s meaningful to you

The holidays are supposed to be a time for special occasions, but they can also be a time when you feel overwhelmed or de-pressed. This class will help you identify the causes of tension and anxiety and create a personal plan for managing them. What: Coping With Holiday Stress and the BluesWhen: Friday, Dec. 13, 9:30–11 a.m.Where: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordFor more information or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 941-7900.Cost: FREE

Memory Screening: What’s Your Memory Fitness?WHEN: Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodPlease call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment.

WHEN: Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/RossmoorPlease call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment.

Class Locations– John Muir Health Women’s Health Center 1656 N. California Blvd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek

– John Muir Health Breast Center 133 La Casa Via, Suite 140, Walnut Creek

– John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek

– John Muir Medical Center, Concord 2540 East St., Concord

– John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood 2400 Balfour Road, Brentwood

– John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor 1220 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek

– John Muir Health Senior Services 3480 Buskirk Ave., #100, Pleasant Hill

– Destination Maternity 1604 Mount Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek

– Cancer Support Community 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek, and various locations;

for details, call (925) 933-0107

– Growers Square Parking Garage 1676 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

WHEN: Dec. 17, 9 a.m.–noon; Dec. 18, 1–4 p.m. WHERE: Senior Services OfficePlease call (925) 947-3300 for an appointment.

Movement and Exercise Class—Staying StrongWHEN: Drop-in, Wednesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Managing Emotional and Compulsive EatingWHEN: Feb. 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Nutrition for Young Athletes WHEN: Jan. 13, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Weight Loss Surgery SeminarWHEN AND WHERE: Check online for dates and times.

OLDER ADULT

Advance Health Care DirectivesWHEN: Jan. 28, 9:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

WHEN: Feb. 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support GroupWHEN: Third Saturday of the month, 1–3 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

Please call (415) 904-2572, ext. 307 for more information.

Coping With Holiday Stress and BluesWHEN: Dec. 13, 9:30–11 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord

Grief Awareness Support Group WHEN: Second and fourth Mondays, 6:30–7:45 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordCall (925) 674-2132 for more information.


Welcome to Medicare WHEN: Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, 7–9:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut CreekPlease call (925) 947-3300 for more information.

PARENTING AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH

Children’s Nutrition ServicesWHEN: Please call (925) 941-7900.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Fee

CPR: Infant and Child CPR and SafetyWHEN: Dec. 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Feb. 3, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; March 8, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; March 31, 6:30–9:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

CPR: Infant and Child CPR and Safety for Grandparents WHEN: Jan. 25, March 1, 9 a.m.–noonWHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee



Car Seat CheckupWHEN: Fridays WHERE: Growers Square Parking GarageAppointment required. Please call or go online.

Childbirth: Prepared ChildbirthWHEN: Two-session series, Jan. 13 and 20, 6:30–9:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Fee

Childbirth: Prepared ChildbirthWHEN: Dec. 7, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee

Childbirth: Convenience ClassWHEN: Dec. 3, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 11, 6–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Childbirth: Low Intervention Childbirth WHEN: Four-session series, Mondays, Jan. 6–13, Jan. 27, and Tuesday Feb. 4; Monday, Feb. 24, Tuesday, March 4, and Mondays, March 10–17; Mondays, March 31–April 21; 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Childbirth: Online Preparation WHERE: OnlineFee

Loving Solutions®WHEN: Seven-session series, Tuesdays, Jan. 14–Feb. 25, 4–6 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodRegistration required.Fee

WHEN: Seven-session series, Wednesdays, Jan. 15–Feb. 26, 4–6 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterRegistration required.Fee

Parent Project® Sr. WHEN: 10-session series, Tuesdays, Jan. 14–March 18, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Registration required.Fee

WHEN: 10-session series, Wednesdays, Jan. 15–March 19, 6:30–9 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Health CenterRegistration required.Fee

PREGNANCY TO NEWBORN

Breastfeeding Support ServicesWHEN: Please call. WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Breastfeeding Your InfantWHEN: Dec. 14, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; Jan. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; March 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; March 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center Fee

WHEN: Jan. 8, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodFee


Get the 4-1-1 on Weight Loss SurgeryFind out if it’s the right option for you

At John Muir Health, we’ve helped hundreds of patients overcome obesity and regain their quality of life through weight loss surgery. This informational seminar will cover the different types of sur-gery, plus other useful strategies and resources such as exercise and support groups. There’ll be time for you to ask questions too. What: Weight Loss Surgery SeminarWhen/Where: Please check online for information on dates, times and location.Note: To qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or higher.For more info or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (800)-700-6111.Cost: FREE

MuirMommies: Mommy and Me (3–12 months)WHEN: ThursdaysWHERE: Women’s Health CenterPlease call or go online to register. Fee

Newborn CareWHEN: Dec. 14, 12:30–2:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 12:30–2:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFeeWHEN: Jan. 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodFee

Cord Blood Banking: Is It Right for Your Family?WHEN: Jan. 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

MuirMommies: Back to Work (working moms and babies 3–12 months)WHEN: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

MuirMommies: Best Beginnings (0–3 months) WHEN: Six-part series on Tuesdays,9:15–10:15 a.m., 10:30–11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 1–2 p.m. Please call for more info and to register. WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Pain Relief Options for Labor and DeliveryWHEN: Jan. 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.; March 1, 10:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Pregnancy NutritionWHEN: Feb. 4, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Shopping for a Car SeatWHEN: Jan. 27, March 25, 6:30– 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

Sibling CelebrationWHEN: Feb. 22, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Surviving Your First Weeks at Home With Your BabyWHEN: Jan. 14, March 11, 6–8 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterFee

Tours: Family Birth CenterWHEN: Dec. 10, 5–7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Jan. 28, 5–7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, 5–7:30 p.m.; March 8, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; March 25, 5–7:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

You’re Pregnant, Now What? WHEN: Feb. 8, 10:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: Women’s Health Center

WOMEN’S HEALTH

The Wig SourceWHEN: Second and fourth Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Women’s Health CenterAppointment is required. Please call (925) 947-5328.



Low Intervention ChildbirthFor expectant parents who would like to try a delivery without medication

At John Muir Health, we want to support your childbirth preferences and help you have the best possible experience. This class is designed for those considering a delivery without medication and explores cop-ing techniques that assist with labor. From breathing and positioning to relaxation, you and your partner will learn all you need to know about the special occasion of giving birth. When: Four-session class (small groups), 6:30–9 p.m. First session: January 6, 13, 27 and February 4. Second session: February 24 and March 4, 10 and 17. Third session: March 31 and April 7, 14 and 21. Where: Women’s Health CenterFor more info or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call (925) 941-7900.Cost: $250 per couple. Register for any three fee-based classes (some exclusions may apply) during one transaction and receive a 20 percent discount.

Meet the Latest Additions to Our TeamAre you looking for a doctor? Check out the latest additions to our team! You can also visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor to meet the rest of our team or learn more about our newest members by clicking the “recently joined” link.

Dr. Jose Arias-VeraInternal Medicine 2211 East St., Concord 94520(925) 603-1363 Speaks Spanish

Dr. Carl Fieser Pain Management 450 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek 945984053 Lone Tree Way #206, Antioch 94531 (925) 691-9806 Speaks Spanish

Dr. Eugenia Kang General Surgery 130 La Casa Via #3-211, Walnut Creek 94598(925) 933-0984

Dr. Diane Kwan General Surgery 130 La Casa Via #3-211, Walnut Creek 94598(925) 933-0984Speaks Chinese

Dr. Luisa Duran Endocrinology and Metabolism2305 Camino Ramon #270, San Ramon 94583(925) 866-8700Speaks Spanish

Dr. Robin Meezan Pediatrics 140 Brookwood Rd. #201, Orinda 94563(925) 254-90904 Country Club Plaza Orinda 94563 (925) 254-9500 jo

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Meet the Latest Additions to Our TeamAre you looking for a doctor? Check out the latest additions to our team! You can also visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor to meet the rest of our team or learn more about our newest members by clicking the “recently joined” link.

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rDr. Sophia Rahman Radiation Oncology 400 Taylor Blvd. #101, Pleasant Hill 94523(925) 825-8878Speaks Spanish

Dr. Jessica Roberts Family Medicine 3440 Hillcrest Ave. #150, Antioch 94531(925) 779-1331Speaks Spanish

Dr. Maha Toma Internal Medicine 3466 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #C-104, Lafayette 94549(925) 296-7490Speaks Arabic

Dr. Yevgeniy VeltmanUrology2700 Grant St. #316, Concord 94520 (925) 825-8100 Speaks Russian

Dr. John Zink General Surgery 365 Lennon Lane #250, Walnut Creek 94598(925) 932-6330 Speaks German

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John Muir Health Urgent Care CentersConvenient HoursMonday through Friday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.Weekends: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Holidays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Convenient LocationsBrentwood: 2400 Balfour Road, Suite 120, (925) 308-8111Concord: 2700 Grant St., Suite 110, (925) 674-2500San Ramon: 2305 Camino Ramon, Suite 100 at Bishop Ranch 11, (925) 866-8050Walnut Creek: 1455 Montego Way, Suite 205, (925)-939-4444New location, Jan. 2014: 1450 Treat Blvd., Suite 160, (925) 296-9000

We’re Just a Phone Call AwayCustomer Service/ Physician Referral (925) 952-2887, option 1

Emergency ServicesConcord (925) 674-2333Walnut Creek (925) 939-5800

Hospitals• John Muir Medical Center, Concord (925) 682-8200• John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek (925) 939-3000

Key Centers and Services• Behavioral Health Center (925) 674-4100 or (800) 680-6555

• Breast Health Center (925) 947-3322• Imaging (925) 952-2701• Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/ Rossmoor (925) 939-1220• Outpatient Center, Brentwood (925) 308-8100• Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek (925) 952-2887• Senior Services (925) 947-3300• Women’s Health Center (925) 941-7900


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