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Published: January 01, 2010
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HOSPITALS
Hoag Hospital
One Hoag Drive • Newport Beach
949.764.5780
hoaghospital.org/breastcare
Hoag Breast Care Center: Quality Care You Can Trust
Hoag Breast Care Center is the first and only breast center in Orange County to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast Center™ by the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
Hoag’s commitment to patient-centered care through seamless coordination by its multidisciplinary team of experts, in conjunction with advanced technology and progressive diagnostic and therapeutic options, was paramount in it earning this prestigious designation.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of fellowship-trained breast radiologists whose single focus is interpreting all breast imaging for Hoag, including studies performed at its outlying imaging centers throughout Orange County.
Hoag Breast Care Center’s team also includes fellowship-trained breast surgeons, who provide advanced breast-conserving surgical techniques, as well as technologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, social workers, genetic counselors, and a certified breast patient navigator.
For more information about the comprehensive services available at Hoag Breast Care Center, visit hoaghospital.org/breastcare.
Kaiser Permanente
• 441 N. Lakeview Ave. • Anaheim
• 6640 Alton Parkway • Irvine
714.279.4000 • kp.org
Kaiser Permanente Orange County wants all of our female members to grow up to be old women. We all know early detection plays a significant role in treating breast cancer, and that’s why we have encouraged our female members to make sure to get their mammograms. Last year, over 42,500 our female members received mammograms – over 90% of all eligible. In fact, we had the highest breast cancer screening rates within the Kaiser Permanente system.
“We are very excited about these results,” said Judy White, medical group administrator for Kaiser Permanente Orange County. “Having screening rates that are among the very best in the nation means we are saving more of our member’s lives through prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.”
Kaiser Permanente Orange County has over 403,000 members and is made up of two medical centers located in Anaheim and Irvine, along with 19 medical offices spread across the County. To learn more about what Kaiser Permanente is doing to spread health and how you can help you live a long healthy life, visit kp.org.
St. Joseph’s Hospital
1100 West Stewart Drive
Orange • 714.633.9111 • sjo.org
St. Joseph Hospital in Orange has performed a breakthrough procedure that combines the removal of a patient’s breast tumor with the power of electron beam radiation in the operating room. This procedure, known as intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), was delivered with the FDA-approved device, the Mobetron.
By harnessing the power of Mobetron’s® therapeutic electron beam during surgery, doctors can decrease the number of radiation treatments a patient would typically undergo following surgery. “Our hope with this new technology is to reduce the breast cancer patient’s overall treatment time while improving the outcome,” said Jay K. Harness, M.D., a breast cancer surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital and a former president of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. “I am excited about the future of this technology as we begin to expand its use in breast cancer patients as well as other cancers in the future.”
AESTHETICS/COSMETIC SURGERY
Orange County Urogynecology
Aram Bonni MD, FACS, FACOG
• Ladera Ranch
600 Corporate Drive, Suite 100
• Laguna Hills
23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Suite 420
949.916.2100
Aram Bonni, MD is Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the only surgeon with approved fellowship training in both Urogynecology-Pelvic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. His background and training provide a unique expertise under one roof. His scope of practice extends from gynecology, female bladder matters, urinary incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders to advanced and minimally invasive surgeries including robotic surgery. He also offers many state of the art cosmetic gynecological surgeries and procedures.
Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc.
James A. Heinrich, M.D., F.A.C.S.
26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250
Mission Viejo
949.364.2440
pacificcoastcosmetic.com
James A. Heinrich M.D., F.A.C.S., founded Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. to provide state-of-the-art Facial Aesthetic Procedures to women and men in Orange County. Dr. Heinrich is internationally recognized as a physician certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Heinrich and his highly trained team of medical professionals, are dedicated to providing his patients with proven procedures, treatments, services and products. Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. is among the most comprehensive laser centers in California. Dr. Heinrich offers his patients a wide variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
DENTAL SERVICES
360 Dental Services
Mitra MacMillan, DDS
1641 Edinger Avenue, #102
Tustin • 714.258.8969 • 360dentalservices.com
At 360 Dental, we seek to create a practice that is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Mitra Macmillan, a graduate from USC, has over 11 years of experience in both general dentistry as well as specialty in Prosthodontics. Our vision is to create high standards, education & prevention, uncompromising safety, and positive experiences build on trust. We look forward to assisting you with all your dental needs.
Gateway Dental Group
Shadi Rad, DDS
24000 Alicia Parkway, Suite 34
Mission Viejo • 949.707.7000 • gatewaydental.net
At Gateway Dental Group, everyone is entitled to a beautiful, healthy smile and the confidence it may bring. Dr. Shadi Rad, Chief General Dentist, has been an invisalign premier provider 5 years in a row. She was the official smile makeover dentist for Ms. California Glove in 2008, and was named America’s Top Dentist in 2007 and 2009. In addition, our office has been awarded for outstanding High-Tech Integration from Dental Economics. We provide full service, comprehensive dentistry in one location.
Jon Marashi, DDS
• 2345 E. Coast Hwy, Suite C, Newport Beach
• 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 209, San Clemente
949.493.9311 • drmarashi.com
Where exquite artistry meets unsurpassed compassion and care. Enjoy the five-star, red carpet treatment you deserve from one of the nation’s most accomplished dentists. Right from the start, Dr. Jon Marashi and his entire team focus on your ideal dental experience. Benefit from a team that offers you the best in all facets of dentistry – skill, passion, education, technology, care, comfort and more! Know that you have chosen a dentist who is passionate about sculpting your smile to fit your unique, individual needs.
FITNESS & NUTRITION
Beau Corps Studio
13112 Newport Ave. Suite J-1
Tustin • 714.505.0250
beaucorpsstudio.com
Beau Corps Studio offers instruction in Pilates and Gyrotonic resistance training exercises. Both methods utilize floor exercises and state-of-the-art equipment. While the Pilates method improves core stability, posture and alignment, the Gyrotonic method increases joint range, stamina, and strengthens one's nerve pathways. Private and small group sessions are available by appointment. Beau Corps Studio trainers are certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructors who's experience and sensitivity will give each client a unique yet thorough work-out experience.
Orgain
The world's first organic meal replacement drink
Orgain, Inc. is an Irvine-based company that has just launched the world’s first ready-to-drink organic meal replacement. Orgain’s founder, Andrew Abraham M.D., is a cancer survivor and practicing physician that developed Orgain with one simple goal in mind…" to create the healthiest drink in the world.”
Orgain is ideal for active lifestyles on the run, as a replenshing post-workout shake, for weight management, nutritional support during an illness or for pure, organic nutrition on the go.
Orgain uses only the highest quality organic ingredients to provide perfectly balanced nutrition by blending organic whey protein, organic brown rice, omega-3’s, fiber, organic green tea and pomegranate extracts as well as 24 vitamins and minerals. My favorite part is that Orgain tastes great and has the antioxidant equivalent (ORAC value of 16,000+) of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables."
Orgain is available for purchase online at www.drinkorgain.com. Use promo code OCMetro at checkout for free shipping through Oct. 31, 2009.
888.881.GAIN (4246)
www.drinkorgain.com
info@drinkorgain.com
HEALTH CARE & PREVENTATIVE CARE
American Cancer Society
1940 E. Deere Ave., Ste. 100
Santa Ana • 1.800.227.2345
cancer.org
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. We fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. To learn more or to get help, call us any time, day or night at 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.
Millennium Medical Spa4341 Birch Street, Suite 101
Newport Beach • 949.863.1667
myocweightloss.com
Orange County’s Weight Loss Secret!
Discover the best kept secret in weight loss at Millennium Medical Spa. We exclusively offer the patented weight loss product Releana®, that has clinically proven to help people lose weight quicker than any other program. Releana® is a safe, affordable weight loss program that has helped thousands of patients. Millennium Medical Spa also offers the finest in cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Lip Enhancement and Hormone Replacement Therapy.
HAIR & BEAUTY
The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League
949.468.7983
theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org
The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League’s mission statement is to help your community fight pediatric cancer, child abuse, breast cancer and many other diseases in the name of beauty. With leadership skills, 16 years of experience, a hair color specialist, and the sponsorship of many wonderful salons including the famous Salon Gregorie’s in Newport Beach we hold monthly and annual hair Cut-A-Thons in many locations. To participate, volunteer, or donate please visit theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org.
Ferial Beauty Studio
2646 Dupont Drive, #30
Irvine • 949.922.2266
ferialbeauty.com
Ferial Beauty Studio is a great irvine salon located in the best part of irvine. We carry flexible hours to serve our clients after all we feel it is all about you we are commited be your best stylist ... our services do not end at the register. We listen to your requests and do our very best as we really want your absolute satisfaction. You will appreciate our commitment to do great work, our attitude and will understand why Ferial Beauty Studio has been “Voted the #1 Hair Salon in Customer Service by City Search”. for more information look us up at ferialbeauty.com.
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Lilikoi Boutique
• 1344 Bison Ave., Newport Beach
949.644.2330
• 3969 Portola Pkwy, Irvine
714.838.8484
shoplilikoi.com
Sept. 12th-18th, ALL summer merchandise and swim suits up to 60% off at our Newport Beach location!!!!
Salon Milano
1312 Bison Aveenue
Newport Beach • 949.718.3646
Salonmilano.net
We provide every aspect of hair services including: Cut, Color, Highlights, Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Yuko Hair Straightening, Extensions, Digital Perms & Styles for all occasions. We also offer Permanent Make-up, Bridal Services, Eyelash Extensions, Waxing/Threading, Skin Care and Body Treatments.
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NEWS AND RESOURCES FROM HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN, UC IRVINE HEALTHCARE AND KAISER PERMANENTE ORANGE COUNTY
• HOAG HOSPITAL
Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute
A 2009 winner of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute’s physicians and nurses lead the way in cardiovascular care.
Thomson Reuters’ annual study — 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks — examined the performance of 971 hospitals by analyzing clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with heart failure and heart attacks and for those who received coronary bypass surgery or percutaneous cardiovascular interventions (PCI) such as angioplasties.
Thomson Reuters scored hospitals in key performance areas including: risk-adjusted medical mortality, risk-adjusted surgical mortality, risk-adjusted complications, core measures score, percentage of coronary bypass patients with internal mammary artery use, procedure volume, severity-adjusted average length of stay, and wage- and severity-adjusted average cost.
Winners, such as Hoag Hospital, showed:
• A full 12 percent lower cost in treating cardiovascular patients while providing higher quality care.
• Significantly lower 30-day mortality rates than peer hospitals.
• Significantly lower readmission rates within 30 days for patients with heart failure and heart attacks, and the same rate of readmissions for open-heart surgery.
• Better clinical efficiency, with patients returning to daily life an average two-thirds of a day earlier than in peer hospitals.
“This is a great honor achieved by the hard work and dedication of not only Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute’s physicians and nurses but Hoag Hospital’s entire staff,” commented Richard Afable, M.D., president and CEO of Hoag Hospital. “We continue to surpass national benchmarks and provide our patients with the highest possible level of care.”
The study, in its 11th year, found that the 100 Top Hospitals cardiovascular winners have:
• 17 percent lower mortality rates for heart attack patients.
• 10 percent lower mortality rates for heart failure patients.
• 27 percent lower mortality for bypass surgery patients.
• 22 percent lower mortality following PCI.
• Fewer post-operative complications — 99 percent of patients were complication-free.
• Close to 12 percent shorter average hospital stay.
Since 1987, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute (HHVI) has been a pioneer in providing progressive cardiovascular care. As one of the preeminent cardiovascular centers on the West Coast, HHVI has continued to advance and remain the highest volume cardiovascular program in Orange County. Its extraordinary team of world-renowned physicians and staff leads the way by delivering the highest level of care, leadership and technology to its patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. HHVI currently has 56 cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons on staff, and provides a broad scope of cardiac programs with the latest in diagnostic, interventional, surgical and rehabilitative services for managing and preserving cardiovascular health.
With angioplasty and cardiac stent placement services available 24/7, and response times from the ER to the cardiac cath lab that are nearly 20 percent faster than the national average, Hoag is a proven leader in emergency heart care. Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute offers the latest in cardiovascular medicine with advanced and pioneering surgical techniques including minimally invasive heart surgery, ablation for treatment of arrhythmias, and coronary artery bypass surgery with endoscopic vein harvesting. Additionally, as the first dedicated heart and valve center on the West coast, Hoag’s valve surgery program is internationally recognized for expertise in complex valve surgery and mitral valve repair.
As Orange County’s highest-volume cardiovascular program, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute performs nearly 400 surgeries each year. On a yearly basis, the cardiovascular surgical team at Hoag Heart Valve Center repairs more heart valves than any other medical center in Orange County.
As the field of cardiology continues to transform, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute will continue to be at the forefront of its evolution.
“Without a doubt, cardiology in the next 20 years will be transformed in ways we cannot imagine today, just as they have over the last 20 years,” commented Robert Tancredi, M.D., F.A.C.C., executive medical director of Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute. “As this transformation happens, and new technologies and innovations surface, the team at Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute will continue to provide cutting-edge, specialized medical care and the ability to respond urgently to a patient’s needs through our Newport Beach facility and through our expansion to Hoag Hospital Irvine.
• KAISER PERMANENTE ORANGE COUNTY — A LEADER IN WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES
Providing exceptional healthcare for women requires a special touch—caring and compassion combined with medical expertise and a personal approach. At Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services, we do just that. Our dedicated, considerate professionals provide modern and personalized health services available to women throughout every stage of life. Most importantly, we value autonomy and choice, delivering care that is customized to our members’ individual needs.
Utilizing an integrated, multidisciplinary approach combined with the most up-to-date technology, our team of board certified OB/GYN physicians and sub-specialists, certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners provide health assessments and consultations, comprehensive treatment, and a broad range of programs and services for women at all stages of life.
One Stop for a Healthy You
Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services are conveniently located in eight medical offices throughout the county, providing easy access from home or work. These locations house lab, radiology (including mammography), and pharmacy, in addition to other specialty and primary care services, allowing us to meet all your needs in one stop. Additionally, our web-based services support quick access to our services and information. Through My Health Manager on kp.org, you are able to contact your personal physician by e-mail; schedule appointments; refill prescriptions; view lab test results; and more.
Your Good Health is Everything
Our core belief is keeping you as healthy as possible, which means we focus on preventive measures such as mammograms and pap smears (including HPV testing). We work hard to ensure you receive health screenings that are appropriate and timely.
Kaiser Permanente Southern California leads the nation in mammography screenings. In the 2008 Quality Compass® report from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Kaiser Permanente Southern California had the highest breast cancer screening rate in the nation. We believe that focusing on prevention and early detection is critical to improving women’s health and saving lives.
Good Health is Family
Kaiser Permanente Orange County offers a unique childbirth experience, with 24 hour a day/7 day a week, in-house hospital coverage by obstetricians, midwives and anesthesiologists to ensure comfort and safety. Expectant mothers can choose a board certified physician, certified nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner to meet specific needs while providing the highest quality care. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and our goal is to help both family and baby thrive every step of the way.
Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services offers other amenities such as private rooms, private breastfeeding consultations, a celebratory meal for mom and dad and a baby gift bag. Childbirth classes are available including “Daddy Boot Camp,” where dads-to-be learn the ropes of fatherhood from the real experts—brand new dads.
Take a tour of their baby’s birth place without leaving the comfort of home! Visit the Orange County Women’s Health Services website at www.kpwomenshealth.org for a virtual tour of our modern delivery rooms and family friendly areas.
Good Health Across the County
In addition to the many medical offices providing women’s health services, we now have two medical centers to serve you—in Irvine and Anaheim.
Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center was built with the patient in mind. All patient rooms are private with family-friendly pullout beds for overnight stays and wireless Internet access. Labor and Delivery suites resemble home with natural light and wood-like floors yet contain all of the equipment needed for labor, non-surgical childbirth and recovery. Our neonatal intensive care unit is readily available to care for our youngest members who require additional care.
Our state-of-the-art operating rooms contain high resolution monitors, allowing surgeons access to digital images while performing surgeries. The facility’s emergency department contains three separate care areas with a total of 36 beds. A healing garden and open spaces create a peaceful environment, while warm colors and natural light in every patient room enhance healing.
The new Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Anaheim Medical Center Campus is currently under construction and will be fully operational in late 2012 or early 2013. When complete, it will house two medical office buildings, a parking structure, and a new, 262-bed hospital replacing the existing 200-bed hospital on Lakeview Avenue. The campus’ first building, Kraemer Medical Office 1, opened in September 2009.
For more information about Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services, please visit kpwomenshealth.org.
• UC IRVINE HEALTHCARE: TREATING YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER
Young adult cancer is a troubling paradox: although it affects a vital and productive group — those aged 15 to 39 — it receives comparatively little attention from researchers and clinicians.
There are reasons: most cancer patients are either over 40 years old, or they are pre-teens. The most common cancers in those age groups are rarely seen in young adults, and research and therapies generally focus on cancers found in larger populations. Additionally, clinical trials often are tailored for older people, and the shortage of trials focusing on younger patients restrains the development of new therapies.
Fortunately, things are changing, thanks to University of California, Irvine’s Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its Young Adult Cancer Program. The program, one of a handful in the U.S., has emerged as a beacon, led by Dr. Leonard Sender, medical director of clinical oncology services at the cancer center.
“These people are experiencing a very special time in their lives,” said Sender, a vocal advocate for young adult cancer patients. “It’s a time when they’re extremely vulnerable and making many important life decisions. Along comes cancer to interrupt everything.”
UC Irvine Medical Center, home to one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. and the only one in Orange County, offers medical and psychosocial services for patients with young adult cancers. Nationwide, every year about 70,000 people under the age of 40 are diagnosed with malignancies that include blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma), sarcomas, genital tract cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine and testicular), melanoma, and thyroid cancer.
“Adolescents and young adults have cancers that often are different than those facing other age groups,” Sender said. “Because of their station in life, they don’t always have peer and family support nearby, they don’t have the infrastructure needed to cure them, they may not be financially secure, and many don’t have health insurance. How they look is also very important to them, adding to the upheaval.”
A spectrum of services is provided by UC Irvine Healthcare medical and surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, epidemiologists, nurse specialists, social workers and others. These include:
• Clinical care. Cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment are provided by fellowship-trained specialist physicians and surgeons.
• Clinical trials. Patients may be enrolled in studies for breakthrough treatments not available at other hospitals.
• Education. The cancer center hosts numerous educational events for community physicians and patients, all designed to raise awareness and improve medical and psychosocial outcomes.
• Fertility counseling. Cancer treatment impacting fertility can be tailored or delayed to help preserve fertility, and counseling is provided about other options.
• Psychological counseling. Emotional and physical healing go hand in hand, particularly for young adults grappling with issues of body image, dating, marriage, cancer recurrence and planning for the future.
• Social services. Assistance with support services is important to achieving optimal outcomes.
“Our program focuses on the medical aspects of cancer in adolescents and young adults, tries to understand the uniqueness of patients in their cycle of life, then provides care specialized to achieve the best possible outcomes—holistically,” Sender said. “We are treating cancers in the context of everything else going on in their lives.”
Sender is an investigator in the National Physicians’ Cooperative, which is part of the Oncofertility Consortium led by Northwestern University in Chicago. It is working to improve ovary preservation, egg harvesting, sperm banking and psychological assistance for young adult cancer patients.
UC Irvine’s Young Adult Cancer Program also is working with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help researchers identify the differences between melanomas that occur in younger versus older patients. Further, the foundation is helping to identify clinical trials in which adolescents and young adults may participate.
“This program can lead the country,” Sender said. “We want to be the predominant center in Southern California, improving care and outcomes for our unique body of patients. What we are doing is very, very important for Orange County.”
By focusing on often-overlooked young adult cancers, UC Irvine is helping patients achieve “meaningful survivorship” while providing an important societal benefit.
“Saving people at a young age preserves their most productive and enjoyable years,” Sender said. “The future of society is based upon its youth. If we can preserve the lives of young people, then we’ve helped them individually and society as a whole.”
For more information about UC Irvine’s Young Adult Cancer Program, visit www.ucihealth.com/youngadultcancer or call 877.UCI.DOCS.
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Scroll to the bottom of this page for the latest news and resources from Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, UC Irvine Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente Orange County. HOSPITALS Hoag Hospital One Hoag Drive • Newport Beach 949.764.5780 hoaghospital.org/breastcare Hoag Breast Care Center: Quality Care You Can Trust Hoag Breast Care Center is the first and only breast center in Orange County to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast Center™ by the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Hoag’s commitment to patient-centered care through seamless coordination by its multidisciplinary team of experts, in conjunction with advanced technology and progressive diagnostic and therapeutic options, was paramount in it earning this prestigious designation. Our multidisciplinary team consists of fellowship-trained breast radiologists whose single focus is interpreting all breast imaging for Hoag, including studies performed at its outlying imaging centers throughout Orange County. Hoag Breast Care Center’s team also includes fellowship-trained breast surgeons, who provide advanced breast-conserving surgical techniques, as well as technologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, social workers, genetic counselors, and a certified breast patient navigator. For more information about the comprehensive services available at Hoag Breast Care Center, visit hoaghospital.org/breastcare. Kaiser Permanente • 441 N. Lakeview Ave. • Anaheim • 6640 Alton Parkway • Irvine 714.279.4000 • kp.org Kaiser Permanente Orange County wants all of our female members to grow up to be old women. We all know early detection plays a significant role in treating breast cancer, and that’s why we have encouraged our female members to make sure to get their mammograms. Last year, over 42,500 our female members received mammograms – over 90% of all eligible. In fact, we had the highest breast cancer screening rates within the Kaiser Permanente system. “We are very excited about these results,” said Judy White, medical group administrator for Kaiser Permanente Orange County. “Having screening rates that are among the very best in the nation means we are saving more of our member’s lives through prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.” Kaiser Permanente Orange County has over 403,000 members and is made up of two medical centers located in Anaheim and Irvine, along with 19 medical offices spread across the County. To learn more about what Kaiser Permanente is doing to spread health and how you can help you live a long healthy life, visit kp.org. St. Joseph’s Hospital 1100 West Stewart Drive Orange • 714.633.9111 • sjo.org St. Joseph Hospital in Orange has performed a breakthrough procedure that combines the removal of a patient’s breast tumor with the power of electron beam radiation in the operating room. This procedure, known as intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), was delivered with the FDA-approved device, the Mobetron. By harnessing the power of Mobetron’s® therapeutic electron beam during surgery, doctors can decrease the number of radiation treatments a patient would typically undergo following surgery. “Our hope with this new technology is to reduce the breast cancer patient’s overall treatment time while improving the outcome,” said Jay K. Harness, M.D., a breast cancer surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital and a former president of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. “I am excited about the future of this technology as we begin to expand its use in breast cancer patients as well as other cancers in the future.” AESTHETICS/COSMETIC SURGERY Orange County Urogynecology Aram Bonni MD, FACS, FACOG • Ladera Ranch 600 Corporate Drive, Suite 100 • Laguna Hills 23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Suite 420 949.916.2100 Aram Bonni, MD is Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the only surgeon with approved fellowship training in both Urogynecology-Pelvic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. His background and training provide a unique expertise under one roof. His scope of practice extends from gynecology, female bladder matters, urinary incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders to advanced and minimally invasive surgeries including robotic surgery. He also offers many state of the art cosmetic gynecological surgeries and procedures. Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. James A. Heinrich, M.D., F.A.C.S. 26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250 Mission Viejo 949.364.2440 pacificcoastcosmetic.com James A. Heinrich M.D., F.A.C.S., founded Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. to provide state-of-the-art Facial Aesthetic Procedures to women and men in Orange County. Dr. Heinrich is internationally recognized as a physician certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Heinrich and his highly trained team of medical professionals, are dedicated to providing his patients with proven procedures, treatments, services and products. Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. is among the most comprehensive laser centers in California. Dr. Heinrich offers his patients a wide variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures. DENTAL SERVICES 360 Dental Services Mitra MacMillan, DDS 1641 Edinger Avenue, #102 Tustin • 714.258.8969 • 360dentalservices.com At 360 Dental, we seek to create a practice that is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Mitra Macmillan, a graduate from USC, has over 11 years of experience in both general dentistry as well as specialty in Prosthodontics. Our vision is to create high standards, education & prevention, uncompromising safety, and positive experiences build on trust. We look forward to assisting you with all your dental needs. Gateway Dental Group Shadi Rad, DDS 24000 Alicia Parkway, Suite 34 Mission Viejo • 949.707.7000 • gatewaydental.net At Gateway Dental Group, everyone is entitled to a beautiful, healthy smile and the confidence it may bring. Dr. Shadi Rad, Chief General Dentist, has been an invisalign premier provider 5 years in a row. She was the official smile makeover dentist for Ms. California Glove in 2008, and was named America’s Top Dentist in 2007 and 2009. In addition, our office has been awarded for outstanding High-Tech Integration from Dental Economics. We provide full service, comprehensive dentistry in one location. Jon Marashi, DDS • 2345 E. Coast Hwy, Suite C, Newport Beach • 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 209, San Clemente 949.493.9311 • drmarashi.com Where exquite artistry meets unsurpassed compassion and care. Enjoy the five-star, red carpet treatment you deserve from one of the nation’s most accomplished dentists. Right from the start, Dr. Jon Marashi and his entire team focus on your ideal dental experience. Benefit from a team that offers you the best in all facets of dentistry – skill, passion, education, technology, care, comfort and more! Know that you have chosen a dentist who is passionate about sculpting your smile to fit your unique, individual needs. FITNESS & NUTRITION Beau Corps Studio 13112 Newport Ave. Suite J-1 Tustin • 714.505.0250 beaucorpsstudio.com Beau Corps Studio offers instruction in Pilates and Gyrotonic resistance training exercises. Both methods utilize floor exercises and state-of-the-art equipment. While the Pilates method improves core stability, posture and alignment, the Gyrotonic method increases joint range, stamina, and strengthens one's nerve pathways. Private and small group sessions are available by appointment. Beau Corps Studio trainers are certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructors who's experience and sensitivity will give each client a unique yet thorough work-out experience. Orgain The world's first organic meal replacement drink Orgain, Inc. is an Irvine-based company that has just launched the world’s first ready-to-drink organic meal replacement. Orgain’s founder, Andrew Abraham M.D., is a cancer survivor and practicing physician that developed Orgain with one simple goal in mind…" to create the healthiest drink in the world.” Orgain is ideal for active lifestyles on the run, as a replenshing post-workout shake, for weight management, nutritional support during an illness or for pure, organic nutrition on the go. Orgain uses only the highest quality organic ingredients to provide perfectly balanced nutrition by blending organic whey protein, organic brown rice, omega-3’s, fiber, organic green tea and pomegranate extracts as well as 24 vitamins and minerals. My favorite part is that Orgain tastes great and has the antioxidant equivalent (ORAC value of 16,000+) of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables." Orgain is available for purchase online at www.drinkorgain.com. 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Thomson Reuters’ annual study — 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks — examined the performance of 971 hospitals by analyzing clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with heart failure and heart attacks and for those who received coronary bypass surgery or percutaneous cardiovascular interventions (PCI) such as angioplasties. Thomson Reuters scored hospitals in key performance areas including: risk-adjusted medical mortality, risk-adjusted surgical mortality, risk-adjusted complications, core measures score, percentage of coronary bypass patients with internal mammary artery use, procedure volume, severity-adjusted average length of stay, and wage- and severity-adjusted average cost. Winners, such as Hoag Hospital, showed: • A full 12 percent lower cost in treating cardiovascular patients while providing higher quality care. • Significantly lower 30-day mortality rates than peer hospitals. • Significantly lower readmission rates within 30 days for patients with heart failure and heart attacks, and the same rate of readmissions for open-heart surgery. • Better clinical efficiency, with patients returning to daily life an average two-thirds of a day earlier than in peer hospitals. “This is a great honor achieved by the hard work and dedication of not only Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute’s physicians and nurses but Hoag Hospital’s entire staff,” commented Richard Afable, M.D., president and CEO of Hoag Hospital. “We continue to surpass national benchmarks and provide our patients with the highest possible level of care.” The study, in its 11th year, found that the 100 Top Hospitals cardiovascular winners have: • 17 percent lower mortality rates for heart attack patients. • 10 percent lower mortality rates for heart failure patients. • 27 percent lower mortality for bypass surgery patients. • 22 percent lower mortality following PCI. • Fewer post-operative complications — 99 percent of patients were complication-free. • Close to 12 percent shorter average hospital stay. Since 1987, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute (HHVI) has been a pioneer in providing progressive cardiovascular care. As one of the preeminent cardiovascular centers on the West Coast, HHVI has continued to advance and remain the highest volume cardiovascular program in Orange County. Its extraordinary team of world-renowned physicians and staff leads the way by delivering the highest level of care, leadership and technology to its patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. HHVI currently has 56 cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons on staff, and provides a broad scope of cardiac programs with the latest in diagnostic, interventional, surgical and rehabilitative services for managing and preserving cardiovascular health. With angioplasty and cardiac stent placement services available 24/7, and response times from the ER to the cardiac cath lab that are nearly 20 percent faster than the national average, Hoag is a proven leader in emergency heart care. Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute offers the latest in cardiovascular medicine with advanced and pioneering surgical techniques including minimally invasive heart surgery, ablation for treatment of arrhythmias, and coronary artery bypass surgery with endoscopic vein harvesting. Additionally, as the first dedicated heart and valve center on the West coast, Hoag’s valve surgery program is internationally recognized for expertise in complex valve surgery and mitral valve repair. As Orange County’s highest-volume cardiovascular program, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute performs nearly 400 surgeries each year. On a yearly basis, the cardiovascular surgical team at Hoag Heart Valve Center repairs more heart valves than any other medical center in Orange County. As the field of cardiology continues to transform, Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute will continue to be at the forefront of its evolution. “Without a doubt, cardiology in the next 20 years will be transformed in ways we cannot imagine today, just as they have over the last 20 years,” commented Robert Tancredi, M.D., F.A.C.C., executive medical director of Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute. “As this transformation happens, and new technologies and innovations surface, the team at Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute will continue to provide cutting-edge, specialized medical care and the ability to respond urgently to a patient’s needs through our Newport Beach facility and through our expansion to Hoag Hospital Irvine. • KAISER PERMANENTE ORANGE COUNTY — A LEADER IN WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES Providing exceptional healthcare for women requires a special touch—caring and compassion combined with medical expertise and a personal approach. At Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services, we do just that. Our dedicated, considerate professionals provide modern and personalized health services available to women throughout every stage of life. Most importantly, we value autonomy and choice, delivering care that is customized to our members’ individual needs. Utilizing an integrated, multidisciplinary approach combined with the most up-to-date technology, our team of board certified OB/GYN physicians and sub-specialists, certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners provide health assessments and consultations, comprehensive treatment, and a broad range of programs and services for women at all stages of life. One Stop for a Healthy You Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services are conveniently located in eight medical offices throughout the county, providing easy access from home or work. These locations house lab, radiology (including mammography), and pharmacy, in addition to other specialty and primary care services, allowing us to meet all your needs in one stop. Additionally, our web-based services support quick access to our services and information. Through My Health Manager on kp.org, you are able to contact your personal physician by e-mail; schedule appointments; refill prescriptions; view lab test results; and more. Your Good Health is Everything Our core belief is keeping you as healthy as possible, which means we focus on preventive measures such as mammograms and pap smears (including HPV testing). We work hard to ensure you receive health screenings that are appropriate and timely. Kaiser Permanente Southern California leads the nation in mammography screenings. In the 2008 Quality Compass® report from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Kaiser Permanente Southern California had the highest breast cancer screening rate in the nation. We believe that focusing on prevention and early detection is critical to improving women’s health and saving lives. Good Health is Family Kaiser Permanente Orange County offers a unique childbirth experience, with 24 hour a day/7 day a week, in-house hospital coverage by obstetricians, midwives and anesthesiologists to ensure comfort and safety. Expectant mothers can choose a board certified physician, certified nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner to meet specific needs while providing the highest quality care. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and our goal is to help both family and baby thrive every step of the way. Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services offers other amenities such as private rooms, private breastfeeding consultations, a celebratory meal for mom and dad and a baby gift bag. Childbirth classes are available including “Daddy Boot Camp,” where dads-to-be learn the ropes of fatherhood from the real experts—brand new dads. Take a tour of their baby’s birth place without leaving the comfort of home! Visit the Orange County Women’s Health Services website at www.kpwomenshealth.org for a virtual tour of our modern delivery rooms and family friendly areas. Good Health Across the County In addition to the many medical offices providing women’s health services, we now have two medical centers to serve you—in Irvine and Anaheim. Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center was built with the patient in mind. All patient rooms are private with family-friendly pullout beds for overnight stays and wireless Internet access. Labor and Delivery suites resemble home with natural light and wood-like floors yet contain all of the equipment needed for labor, non-surgical childbirth and recovery. Our neonatal intensive care unit is readily available to care for our youngest members who require additional care. Our state-of-the-art operating rooms contain high resolution monitors, allowing surgeons access to digital images while performing surgeries. The facility’s emergency department contains three separate care areas with a total of 36 beds. A healing garden and open spaces create a peaceful environment, while warm colors and natural light in every patient room enhance healing. The new Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Anaheim Medical Center Campus is currently under construction and will be fully operational in late 2012 or early 2013. When complete, it will house two medical office buildings, a parking structure, and a new, 262-bed hospital replacing the existing 200-bed hospital on Lakeview Avenue. The campus’ first building, Kraemer Medical Office 1, opened in September 2009. For more information about Kaiser Permanente Orange County Women’s Health Services, please visit kpwomenshealth.org. • UC IRVINE HEALTHCARE: TREATING YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER Young adult cancer is a troubling paradox: although it affects a vital and productive group — those aged 15 to 39 — it receives comparatively little attention from researchers and clinicians. There are reasons: most cancer patients are either over 40 years old, or they are pre-teens. The most common cancers in those age groups are rarely seen in young adults, and research and therapies generally focus on cancers found in larger populations. Additionally, clinical trials often are tailored for older people, and the shortage of trials focusing on younger patients restrains the development of new therapies. Fortunately, things are changing, thanks to University of California, Irvine’s Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its Young Adult Cancer Program. The program, one of a handful in the U.S., has emerged as a beacon, led by Dr. Leonard Sender, medical director of clinical oncology services at the cancer center. “These people are experiencing a very special time in their lives,” said Sender, a vocal advocate for young adult cancer patients. “It’s a time when they’re extremely vulnerable and making many important life decisions. Along comes cancer to interrupt everything.” UC Irvine Medical Center, home to one of only 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. and the only one in Orange County, offers medical and psychosocial services for patients with young adult cancers. Nationwide, every year about 70,000 people under the age of 40 are diagnosed with malignancies that include blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma), sarcomas, genital tract cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine and testicular), melanoma, and thyroid cancer. “Adolescents and young adults have cancers that often are different than those facing other age groups,” Sender said. “Because of their station in life, they don’t always have peer and family support nearby, they don’t have the infrastructure needed to cure them, they may not be financially secure, and many don’t have health insurance. How they look is also very important to them, adding to the upheaval.” A spectrum of services is provided by UC Irvine Healthcare medical and surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, epidemiologists, nurse specialists, social workers and others. These include: • Clinical care. Cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment are provided by fellowship-trained specialist physicians and surgeons. • Clinical trials. Patients may be enrolled in studies for breakthrough treatments not available at other hospitals. • Education. The cancer center hosts numerous educational events for community physicians and patients, all designed to raise awareness and improve medical and psychosocial outcomes. • Fertility counseling. Cancer treatment impacting fertility can be tailored or delayed to help preserve fertility, and counseling is provided about other options. • Psychological counseling. Emotional and physical healing go hand in hand, particularly for young adults grappling with issues of body image, dating, marriage, cancer recurrence and planning for the future. • Social services. Assistance with support services is important to achieving optimal outcomes. “Our program focuses on the medical aspects of cancer in adolescents and young adults, tries to understand the uniqueness of patients in their cycle of life, then provides care specialized to achieve the best possible outcomes—holistically,” Sender said. “We are treating cancers in the context of everything else going on in their lives.” Sender is an investigator in the National Physicians’ Cooperative, which is part of the Oncofertility Consortium led by Northwestern University in Chicago. It is working to improve ovary preservation, egg harvesting, sperm banking and psychological assistance for young adult cancer patients. UC Irvine’s Young Adult Cancer Program also is working with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help researchers identify the differences between melanomas that occur in younger versus older patients. Further, the foundation is helping to identify clinical trials in which adolescents and young adults may participate. “This program can lead the country,” Sender said. “We want to be the predominant center in Southern California, improving care and outcomes for our unique body of patients. What we are doing is very, very important for Orange County.” By focusing on often-overlooked young adult cancers, UC Irvine is helping patients achieve “meaningful survivorship” while providing an important societal benefit. “Saving people at a young age preserves their most productive and enjoyable years,” Sender said. “The future of society is based upon its youth. If we can preserve the lives of young people, then we’ve helped them individually and society as a whole.” For more information about UC Irvine’s Young Adult Cancer Program, visit www.ucihealth.com/youngadultcancer or call 877.UCI.DOCS. |
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