john muir health magazine

JOHN MUIRHEALTHYour Local Resource for Living Well June–August 2014

Inside: Free classes and programs that promote your health

John Muir Health Foundation: Your donation can make a difference

After Hours Care for Your KidsWe’re available, when they need us pg 4 ER or Urgent Care: When and

where you should go

pg 5 Stroke: Do you know the signs?

pg 9 One-Stop Services: Outpatient

Center now open in Walnut Creek

High Honors for John Muir HealthJohn Muir Health has recently been awarded several prestigious honors by Becker’s Hospital Review—a leading health care industry publication. These recognitions, including those listed below, are yet another way you can know we’re providing your family top-quality care and services.

• 100 Great Hospitals in America (Walnut Creek)

• 100 Great Community Hospitals (Concord)

• 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs (Walnut Creek)

• 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs (Concord)

• 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs (Concord and Walnut Creek)

Better Imaging, Better Care for YouA new facility at John Muir Medical Center, Concord has opened for pa-tients having cardiac testing or nuclear medicine studies. It was specially designed for your comfort and conve-nience. Our goal is to reduce radiation exposure, whenever possible. We’ve upgraded our camera equipment and software, which allows for lower radia-tion dosage, delivered in half the time, and views of the body that weren’t previously available.

Can Our Research Aid Your Heart?John Muir Health is one of the few Bay Area hospitals to offer the ABSORB III research trial study. This device—used to treat coronary artery disease—is made from a material that dissolves naturally into the treated blood ves-sel, which may resume more natural function, free of a permanent metallic implant. Visit johnmuirhealth.com/health-education for more info or call (925) 674-2580.

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Did You Know?News to Use for a Healthier You

Keeping Your Family WellJohn Muir Health has launched Wellness Services, providing you with education, support and resources to empower and assist you in manag-ing your health. We offer:• Classes and events• Blood pressure checks and other health screenings• Support groups• Breastfeeding support services• Patient education materials, including online videos, print materials

and book recommendations. Patients may also be referred to our appropriate services/programs for specific information or materials.

• Informational resources, including providing information on all of our services and connecting you to our Physician Referral Service.

70%That’s the percentage of new and experienced mothers who found childbirth classes to be a valuable source of pregnancy and child-birth information, according to a national survey.Source: Listening to Mothers Report III, 2013

GO| Get helpful informa-

tion and support.

John Muir Health offers a variety

of childbirth classes for parents-

to-be. For more details, please

visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes

or call (925) 941-7900.

kid-ney stones [‘kidne- sto-nz] n., pl.

Find Your Future Doctor OnlineLooking for a doctor? Just visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor to use our powerful search tool. You can search for a doctor by specialty, gender and languages spoken, and find the office that’s most convenient to you. While you’re there, check our doctor videos to get to know them before making an appointment. The easy-to-watch interviews are a great introduction to each doctor, highlighting their philosophy of care, bedside manner and expertise.

GO| To find a doctor at John Muir Health, please visit

johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor or call (925) 952-2887,

option 1.

1) Small “pebbles” that form in

your urine when a change occurs in the natural balance of water, salts and minerals in your body; staying well hydrated by drinking water is one of the best ways to mini-mize the risk.

2) A condition that, when

suspected, should prompt a call to your doctor right away. Some signs to look for: severe pain in your side, belly or groin; urine that looks red or pink; nausea or vomiting.

3) The target of a lithotripter

machine, which pro-duces—usually in an outpatient procedure (lithotripsy)—pain-less, high-energy sound waves to break up the stones into sandlike particles. The tiny particles can more easily pass through your urinary system and out of your body.

GO| John Muir Health is one of only a few Bay Area health

systems with a dedicated, on-site lithotripter machine,

so we can treat our patients sooner, often within 24 to 48 hours.

For info, visit johnmuirhealth.com/services or call (925) 947-3322.

Tool Kit

Did You Know?News to Use for a Healthier You

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JOINING OUR CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIALSWE’RE STUDYING NEW TREATMENTS THAT CAN BENEFIT YOU AND MEDICAL SCIENCE

Before you sign up for a clinical research trial, know this: If you’re eligible to join it (i.e., you have the right condition and meet the study criteria), you can have access to a new treatment before it’s widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.

At John Muir Health, which has participated in more than 500 research trials, all trials are carefully reviewed and monitored to make sure risks are reasonable compared with potential benefits. During the study, you’ll be monitored by a supervising doctor and research nurse. You can talk over any concerns with the research team before you sign up (visit clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/about-studies/learn for a list of questions).

GO| For more information about our clinical research and

leading-edge treatments, visit johnmuirhealth.com/

health-education or call (925) 674-2580.


ER or Urgent Care?When it’s time to see a doctor, head to the health care facility that’s tailored to your needs. If your condition is severe, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest ER. For mild to moder-ate symptoms, save time by visiting one of four John Muir Health Urgent Care Cen-ters. For details, check the following lists.

Urgent CareFor mild to moderate symptoms including:

• Joint and muscle pain

• Rash• Abdominal pain • Urination

concerns

• Headache • Minor cuts• Ear pain• Sore throat and

sinus pain• Cough and fever

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has Emergency Departments

in Concord and Walnut Creek. Visit

johnmuirhealth.com/urgentcare for info

about our Urgent Care Centers in Brent-

wood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut

Creek. Hours: M–F, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (Walnut

Creek: M–F, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.); weekends:

9 a.m.–5 p.m.; holidays: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tool Kit

• Difficulty breathing

• Unconsciousness• Severe bleeding• Poisoning or

suspected poisoning

• Chest pain or pressure

• Moderate to severe burns

• Convulsions or seizures

• Severe headache • Serious head,

neck or back injury

• Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision

• Loss of limb or obvious broken bone

• Severe abdominal pain (fever or vomiting)

Emergency Room For severe conditions including:

A Stroke Can Strike Anyone, at Any TimeLearn the warning signs in this Q&A with Jennifer Cave-Brown, a nurse practi-tioner and coordinator of John Muir Health’s award-winning stroke program

What are the warning signs of stroke? Everyone should think F.A.S.T.:

F [Face]—Notice any kind of difference in appearance on one side such as drooping. A [Arms]—Ask the person to put both arms up. Does the person have trouble holding one up? S [Speech]—Is the speech slurred? Is the person hav-ing a hard time saying words or suddenly confused? T [Time]—Time to call 9-1-1. Write down what time symptoms first appeared.

Additional symptoms include sudden loss of vision, sudden blurriness, sudden severe headache, and sudden loss of balance or coordination.

What should you do if you or someone else expe-riences these symptoms? If you notice signs of stroke, even if they go away, call 9-1-1 and get that patient to the hospital as quickly as possible. Don’t let someone drive you; ambulance ser-vices will take that person to a hospital that is prepared to treat a stroke, such as John Muir Health’s primary stroke centers in Concord and Walnut Creek. Accord-ing to national guidelines, our centers excel in rapidly recognizing and treating stroke and supporting patients during recovery.

Why is time so important?Time lost is brain lost, so the longer you wait, the more damage you’re doing to your brain. Also, there’s a fairly short time window from the time symptoms first appear to the time we can give patients a clot-busting medica-tion called tPA.

What are some of the most common risk factors? The No. 1 risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure. Other common risk factors include diabetes, atrial fibril-lation [a heart rhythm disorder], high cholesterol, smok-ing, and any kind of heart disease or blocking of any of the arteries in your neck that go to your head.

What advice do you have for people who want to reduce their risk? Adopt a healthy lifestyle. That means exercising, eating healthy foods, not smoking and limiting alcohol. Remem-ber, up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by taking care of your overall health.

GO| For info about John Muir Health’s free,

drop-in blood pressure screenings through-

out the community, visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes or

see pages 11 and 12.

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Ask Our Experts

When Your Child Needs Us

John Muir Health cares for children and their families in all seasons of their lives, offering Children’s After Hours Care Services, a full-time Child Life Specialist on staff, and a wide range of sick- and well-child services


Children’s After Hours Care ServicesOffice Location and Hours1450 Treat Blvd., Suite #160, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (located in the Urgent Care Center)Open 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on holidaysServices: Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, basic lab tests; imaging services in the same building.

Advice Nurse Line(925) 296-9001; available 5 p.m.–8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday; 24/7 on weekends and holidays. Free service: Advice and guidance toward the right care for your child, including helping you get a same-day appointment with our pediatricians.

HELP FOR WORRIED PARENTSQ&A: Dr. Lynne Whyte, associate medical director of Pediatric Operations at John Muir Medical Group

It’s late, your child’s fever just spiked, and your pediatri-cian’s office has long since closed. Where can you turn next? Children’s After Hours Care Services at John Muir Health. Here, Dr. Whyte gives details about this vital community resource.

How does John Muir Health’s new after-hours clinic and advice line work?Whyte: Parents start with a call to our advice nurse line at (925) 296-9001. The advice nurse will guide you to the care your child needs. For instance, he or she may recommend that you take your child to our Children’s After Hours Care Services in Walnut Creek, and then help you schedule the appointment. Or the nurse may recommend that you go straight to an emer-gency room. Or he or she may advise you on how to get your child through the night, and then encourage you to follow up with your pediatrician in the morning.

What kind of medical problems can be addressed after hours? Whyte: Virtually anything that isn’t an obvious emergency sit-uation. Our after-hours clinic in Walnut Creek can treat minor injuries, such as minor cuts, and illnesses or symptoms such as asthma, flu, cough, fever and stomach pain. We also conduct basic lab tests [rapid strep, mono, urine] and provide imaging services on-site. On our advice nurse line, we talk to parents about fevers, falls, coughs, earaches, rashes—the whole range of children’s health issues. Note: The advice line is free.

What are some benefits of these new services?Whyte: Your family can get assistance when you need it. That’s very important if your child is sick or injured in the middle of the night. What’s more, when your child can be treated at home effectively or in our After Hours Care Services office, it can keep you all out of the ER. That’ll save you time and money—and give you peace of mind.

For more information about our Children’s After Hours Care Services, visit johnmuirhealth.com/services.

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Children’s Health

WHAT IS A CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST?

Did you know that John Muir Health em-ploys a Child Life Specialist to work with children getting medical procedures for an injury or illness? She is an expert who focuses on the psychological and social as-

pects of children’s medical care by working together with children, families, doctors, nurses and social workers.

“I’m trained to help children and their families cope with the grief and stress that can accompany a seri-ous medical situation,” explains Shana Hammers, John Muir Health’s certified Child Life Specialist. “I provide

age-appropriate emotional support, activities for self-expression, therapeutic play and education related to the medical procedures the child will face.”

Hammers’ services are free and available for patients at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek. Parents can ask their child’s doctor or nurses about scheduling time with Hammers. For more info about Child Life Services at John Muir Health or to request support for your child, please call Shana Hammers at (925) 947-3305 or visit johnmuirhealth.com/services. (Note: Child Life Services are currently available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Beat the Back-to-School Rush for ShotsThis summer, make sure your child is up to date on checkups and immu-nizations. Remember, incoming seventh-graders in California must prove they’ve had a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. For the CDC’s complete childhood immunization schedule, visit cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/child/0-18yrs-schedule.pdf.

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

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


Children’s Health

The Services You Need, Under One RoofDO YOUR HEALTH A FAVOR—VISIT OUR NEW OUTPATIENT CENTER IN WALNUT CREEK

Good news: John Muir Health’s Outpatient Center in Walnut Creek is open to serve you and your family, pro-viding a convenient, welcoming location for your health care with many advantages.

You’ll find a wide range of services in one location, including an Urgent Care Center, lab services, X-ray, ultrasound, as well as nearly 30 primary care provider offices and a growing number of specialists.

“All aspects of this new Outpatient Center were de-signed with the patient in mind,” says Lee Huskins, presi-dent and chief administrative officer of the John Muir Physician Network. “You can access a range of medical services under one roof, rather than travel to multiple lo-cations for various services. This is more convenient for you and allows us to better work as a team to coordinate your care and enhance your experience.”

The team approach—including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, case managers and medical assis-tants—is also a boost to preventive care and monitoring,

which can help avoid unnecessary trips to the ER or hos-pital stays. It provides another layer of care for patients that they appreciate.

“The team approach allows us to see more patients, more efficiently—while providing the same level of care and an improved patient experience by reducing wait times. My patients have been extremely positive about the changes and like having the services all together in one place,” says Dr. Maureen Stevenson, who is chief operating officer for Ambulatory Services and was in-strumental in planning the building. “For instance, if they need an X-ray, they walk or can be escorted right over to X-ray. The same with any lab tests that might be needed.”

Other benefits that Stevenson’s patients appreciate are the drive-up, drop-off area and the ease of parking. “We’re all very proud of our new Outpatient Center,” she says. “We’re enhancing our services to better meet the needs of our patients.”

At a Glance1450 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek

• Internal, family and pediatric medicine physicians and endocrinologists

• Urgent Care: 8 a.m.–9 p.m., weekdays; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., weekends; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., holidays

• Children’s After Hours Care Services: 5–9 p.m., weekdays; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., weekends; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., holidays

• Lab and Imaging Services (X-rays and ultrasound)

• Bone Health Services, Wellness Services and Weight Management Program

• Café, Wi-Fi, conference rooms for commu-nity health classes and other events

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A Closer Look

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

Bowel Management Networking Group for Colon and Rectal CancersWHEN: July 30, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Brain Tumor Support GroupWHEN: Fourth Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Breast Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Second Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Colorectal Cancer GroupWHEN: Second Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Gynecologic/Ovarian Cancer Support GroupWHEN: First and third Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Head and Neck Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Fourth Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support Community Please call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Kids Circle and Teen Talk Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Second Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 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 (925) 933-0107 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 (925) 933-0107 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.

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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Your John Muir Health

Blood Pressure Screening (for Seniors)WHEN: June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.–noon WHERE: Alcosta (San Ramon) Senior Center

WHEN: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 10:45–11:45 a.m.WHERE: Ambrose Community Center

WHEN: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Antioch Senior Center

WHEN: June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 9:30–10:30 a.m. WHERE: Concord Senior Center

Melanoma Support GroupWHEN: Fourth Wednesday, 4–5:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

Metastatic Prostate Cancer GroupWHEN: Fourth Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

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

Prostate Cancer Screening Event WHEN: Sept. 16–17, 5–7 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord. Must preregister. To qualify, please call (925) 941-7900, option 3.

Prostate Cancer Support GroupWHEN: Fourth Thursday, 1–2:30 p.m.WHERE: Cancer Support CommunityPlease call (925) 933-0107 to register.

CONTINENCE

Taking Back ControlWHEN: July 29, 9–10:30 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

GENERAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION

Diabetes Education for YouWHEN: Second Friday of every month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordCall to register. English: (925) 941-7900; Spanish: (925) 363-7588.

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

HEART HEALTH

Blood Pressure ScreeningWHEN: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

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WHEN: June 2, June 16, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, 10–11 a.m.WHERE: Danville Senior Center

WHEN: June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.–noon WHERE: First Presbyterian Church

WHEN: June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, 10–11 a.m. WHERE: Golden Crane Senior Center—Alamo Women’s Club

WHEN: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 10–11:30 a.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

WHEN: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, 9–10:30 a.m.WHERE: Martinez Senior Center

WHEN: June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m.WHERE: Pittsburg Senior Center

WHEN: June 2, June 11, July 7, July 9, Aug. 4, Aug. 13, Sept. 8,

Sept. 10, 9:30–11 a.m.WHERE: Pleasant Hill Senior Center

WHEN: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, 9:30–11 a.m.WHERE: Walnut Creek Senior Center

Heart Healthy Nutrition WHEN: June 2, Aug. 4, 5–6 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Register online or call.

WHEN: July 17, 5–6 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut CreekRegister online or call.

Mended Hearts Support Group WHEN: Second Tuesday, 7–8:30 p.m. WHERE: Alternates between John Muir Medical Centers in Concord and Walnut CreekCall (925) 947-5206 for more information.

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

MEN’S HEALTH

Men’s Health Seminar—Keeping You HealthyWHEN: Sept. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, ConcordRegister online or call.

Taking Back ControlYou’re not alone if you have bladder problems—and we can help

Did you know that, according to some estimates, as many as 20 million U.S. women have experienced bladder problems (urinary incontinence)? This class, taught by a John Muir Health Continence Services specialist, is designed to help you better understand this condition and learn more about bladder function. Each participant will identify a personal plan for successfully taking back control. When: July 29, 9–10:30 a.m.Where: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut CreekCost: FREEFor more info or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes.



Class Locations– 1656 N. California Blvd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek

– John Muir Health Breast Health 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 Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek 1450 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek

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

– 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

Catch Yourself—Preventing Falls WHEN: Four-session series, Mondays, July 7–28, 2:30–3:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

WHEN: Four-session series, Wednesdays, July 9–30, 11 a.m.–noon WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

Dementia, Should I Be Worried?WHEN: Aug. 26, 2:30–3:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Managing Emotional and Compulsive Eating WHEN: June 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

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

OLDER ADULT

Advance Health Care Directives WHEN: Aug. 20, 10 a.m.–noonWHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood

WHEN: July 9, 9:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

WHEN: June 10, 6–8 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Concord

WHEN: Sept. 10, 9:30– 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group WHEN: Third Saturday, 1–3 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Call (415) 904-2572, ext. 307 for more information.

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

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy ProgramWHEN: Call (925) 602-4163 for more info or to register.

Healthy Aging With Nutrition WHEN: June 9, 6:30–8 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut CreekRegister online or call.

Healthy Digestion WHEN: June 20, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

Healthy Posture and Balance WHEN: June 6, 9:30–11 a.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor

Movement and Exercise Class—Staying Strong WHEN: Wednesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekDrop-inFee

Navigating Life’s Changes and Adjustments WHEN: July 17, 6:30–8 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

Welcome to Medicare WHEN: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, 7–9:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

PARENTING AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH

Loving Solutions® WHEN: Seven-session series, Tuesdays, July 8–Aug. 19, 4–6 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Fee

WHEN: Seven-session series, Wednesdays, July 9–Aug. 20, 4–6 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

Parent Project® Sr. WHEN: 10-session series, Tuesdays, July 8–Sept. 9, 6:30–9 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodFee

WHEN: 10-session series, Wednesdays, July 9–Sept. 10, 6:30–9 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

PREGNANCY TO NEWBORN

Breastfeeding Your Infant WHEN: June 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; June 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; July 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Aug. 2, 9:30– 11:30 a.m.; Aug. 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Sept. 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

WHEN: Aug. 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodFee

Breastfeeding Support Services WHEN: Please call.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek



Weight Loss Surgery Is this the right option for you?

John Muir Health has helped hundreds of patients overcome obesity with weight loss surgery. At our free informational seminar, you’ll learn about the different types of surgery, as well as our support groups and programs. You’ll also have the chance to get answers to your questions and concerns. Join us to find out if weight loss surgery is the best strategy for you. (Note: To qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a BMI of at least 30.)When/Where: Check online for dates, times and location.Cost: FREEFor more info or to register: Visit johnmuirhealth.com/classes.

Car Seat CheckupWHEN: Weekly on FridaysWHERE: Growers Square Parking GaragePlease call or go online. Fee

Childbirth: Convenience Class WHEN: June 3, July 8, Aug. 5, 6–9 p.m.

WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

Childbirth: Low Intervention Childbirth WHEN: Four-session series, Mondays, July 14–Aug. 4, Sept. 8–29, 6:30–9 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California

Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

Childbirth: Online Preparation

WHERE: OnlineFee

Childbirth—Prepared Childbirth WHEN: Two-part series, Aug. 11 and Aug. 18, 6:30–9:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, BrentwoodFee

WHEN: One-day session, June 14, July 19, Aug. 23, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

Cord Blood Banking: Is It Right for Your Family?WHEN: July 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

CPR: Infant and Child CPR and Safety WHEN: June 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; June 21, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; July 12, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 6:30–9:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

You’re Pregnant, Now What? Count on John Muir Health for quality care and support , every step of the way

Designed for women who are less than 24 weeks pregnant, this class is a great way to start your prep for parenthood. Join our lively and informative discussion about how to remedy the discomforts of early pregnancy, what you can do to take care of yourself, and where to find resources at John Muir Health that can support you—before and after baby. When: June 21, Aug. 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m.Where: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Cost: FREEFor more info or to register: Go to johnmuirhealth.com/classes.

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Newborn Care WHEN: June 7, Aug. 2, 12:30– 2:30 p.m.; June 26, July 24, Aug. 21, Sept. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

WHEN: Aug. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Brentwood Fee

Shopping for a Car SeatWHEN: July 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Health Outpatient Center, Walnut Creek

Sibling CelebrationWHEN: July 12, Sept. 6, 2–3 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

Surviving Your First Weeks at Home With Your BabyWHEN: July 8, Sept. 2, 6–8 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

Tours: Family Birth CenterWHEN: June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, 5–7 p.m.WHERE: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

CPR: Infant and Child CPR and Safety for GrandparentsWHEN: July 26, 9 a.m.–noonWHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek Fee

MuirMommies: Back to Work (working moms and babies 3–12 months)WHEN: Semimonthly, second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

MuirMommies: Best Beginnings (0–3 months)WHEN: Six-part series on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m., 10:30–11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 1–2 p.m.WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

MuirMommies: Mommy and Me (3–12 months) WHEN: Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 1–2 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekFee

You’re Pregnant, Now What? WHEN: June 21, Aug. 16, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek

WOMEN’S HEALTH

The Wig SourceWHEN: Second and fourth Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WHERE: 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut CreekAppointments are required. Call (925) 947-5328 for information.



Well, Well, WellFYI: John Muir Health recently launched Wellness Services to provide you with support, education and resources that will help you in managing your health. For more info, see page 2 or visit johnmuirhealth.com/services.

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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.

Dr. Nadia EssaPediatrics2299 Bacon St. #7Concord 94520(925) 676-6500Speaks Spanish

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Dr. Robert GreenbergDermatology5201 Norris Canyon Rd. #130San Ramon 94583(925) 277-1300

Dr. Viet Ho Ophthalmology2299 Bacon St. #11Concord 94520(925) 798-2020Speaks Vietnamese

Dr. Navin MallavaramPain Medicine 5924 Stoneridge Drive #206Pleasanton 94588(925) 469-9120

Dr. Rakesh Patel Radiation Oncology5725 W. Las Positas Blvd. #100Pleasanton 94588(925) 734-8130

Dr. Kavitha RajHematology/Oncology5725 W. Las Positas Blvd. #100Pleasanton 94588(925) 734-8130Speaks Tagalog and Hindi



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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Dr. Jasleen SohalFamily Medicine1450 Treat Blvd. #120BWalnut Creek 94597(925) 296-9736Speaks Punjabi

Dr. Sarit Shtivelman Pediatrics2299 Bacon St. #7Concord 94520(925) 676-6500

Dr. Rona SilkissOphthalmology 122 La Casa Via #222Walnut Creek 94598(925) 256-9440

Dr. Oana SpataruNeurocritical Care1455 Montego Way #200Walnut Creek 94598(925) 937-0404

Dr. Chanatip SuksangFamily Medicine1220 Rossmoor ParkwayWalnut Creek 94595(925) 939-1220

Dr. Judianne WalkerPodiatry1320 El Capitan Drive #410Danville 94526(925) 830-2929

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