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FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT PIH HEALTH
SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Our PIH Heath Physicians
Network is Growing
Suffering from Back Pain?
Our Spine Care Center Can
Deliver Relief Without Surgery
Breakthrough Treatment
for Atrial Fibrillation
SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Our PIH Heath
Cover Stories
Physicians
Network is
2 Our PIH Heath Physicians Network
is Growing
6 Suffering from Back Pain?
Our Spine Care Center Can Deliver
Growing
Relief Without Surgery
8 Watchman FLX™ Implant
Offers Breakthrough Treatment
for Atrial Fibrillation
In This Issue
5 Meet Our Newest Physicians
10 Thank You to Our Generous Supporters Announcing New Physicians and Services
14 Circle of Excellence Members When an already strong physician network expands, everyone benefits—
16 What to Do When a Wound Won’t especially members of the local community who now have more doctors,
Heal: Former Whittier Mayor more healthcare services nearby and more specialty choices than ever.
Gets Advanced Care at PIH Health
Wound Healing Center
18 Total Joint Replacement: We Help You
Get Back to Doing What You Love
20 Digestive Health Services:
What to Know About Dysphagia
and When to Seek Help
22 Gastric Bypass Helps One Patient
Make a Monumental Life Change
24 PIH Health and Community
Partners are Improving Access
to Mental Health Care
In Every Issue
25 Health Education Calendar
and Support Groups
26 PIH Health Site Location Map
27 List of PIH Health Services
PIH Health Downey Hospital
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During 2020, PIH Health Physicians
experienced a fantastic growth surge—
adding 65 new physicians and surgeons,
including 21 new hospitalists across all
three hospitals, and a variety of new
services throughout Los Angeles County.
Among our expanded services is telepsychiatry, a specialty
that’s been especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A subset of telemedicine, telepsychiatry provides mental health
Ask the Expert
care from a distance using technology, and includes psychiatric
evaluations, therapy, patient education and medication
management. Last year, PIH Health added a total of 17 new Marc Baskin MD
telepsychiatry physicians in emergency departments across our 11480 Brookshire Avenue, Suite 300
PIH Health Downey and Whittier hospitals. Downey, CA 90241
Here’s a snapshot of a few other exciting additions.
562.977.1690
What’s New in Downey?
At PIH Health’s Downey medical office (located on the Downey Q. How can I prevent my allergies from
hospital campus), we’ve added new physicians and a new acting up?
service line for ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions. Our A. This depends on what type of allergies impact you.
award-winning ENT specialist has the expert skills to evaluate For year round dust mite allergy sufferers, wash your
your hearing; evaluate nerve-related symptoms in the head and pillow and mattress encasings in hot water and check
neck; perform surgery to restore hearing; and treat a wide range for tears and leaks. Also, wash your bedding such
of conditions, including ear infections, allergies, sinus conditions as linens, blankets and spreads in hot water. Wear a
and infections and injuries to the face, head and neck. Learn multipurpose mask when vacuuming the carpet and
more at PIHHealth.org/ENT. replace the vacuum air filters as recommended by the
In addition, the Downey medical office building now houses manufacturer or every three to six months depending on
hematology and oncology services, with two new physicians how frequently you use it. Central air filters in the home
specialized to treat a full range of cancers and blood disorders. are also important to clean and replace at least every
This team develops individualized treatment plans that include three months especially when it’s in frequent use. Avoid
the most advanced, evidence-based medicine delivered in an scented cleaning products and air fresheners as they
environment of truly compassionate care. may cause allergy symptoms to act up.
During your “allergy season,” reduce travel and keep
What’s New in Whittier?
indoors during those periods of high pollen and mold
Our medical offices are also expanding. We’ve added a new
counts. Keep windows and doors to the outside closed.
gastroenterology doctor at the Washington office and new
Run your air conditioner and air purifiers at home and
family medicine physicians in our La Habra and Montebello
in the car. When gardening, wear a mask and remove
offices. And in nearby Santa Fe Springs, our Bloomfield office
dead and decaying vegetation from around your home.
added two new neurologists—specializing in neuromuscular
Shower off, change, and wash your clothes and pets
medicine and neurology movement disorder—to increase
after being outside.
community access to these specialties. We also added a
Remember, allergy medications are most effective when
new pulmonologist and an obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN)
taken early and before symptoms worsen.
physician at the Wells office in Whittier.
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PIH Health Physicians
Growth (continued)
What’s New in Los Angeles? “I couldn’t be more excited about the new
If you live near downtown Los Angeles, you’ll be pleased
to know about a number of additions at PIH Health Good
physicians, the expanded services and all
Samaritan Hospital. Since this hospital joined PIH Health in the new additions at PIH Health hospitals
December 2019, numerous independent and contracted
doctors have joined PIH Health Physicians, including three
and our numerous community clinics,”
new nocturnists (physicians who only work overnight at the said Roberto Madrid MD, vice president
hospital), five new laborists (physicians who specialize in
in-patient OB/GYN care) and well-known Roy Silver MD,
of medical group operations, PIH Health
an OB/GYN who works exclusively with the new PIH Health Physicians. “This growth is great news
Women’s Center – Grand.
for individuals in our community who want
In January 2021, PIH Health welcomed Spectrum Women’s
Health, the leading women’s health group serving the top-quality healthcare close to home.”
downtown Los Angeles area. This team of board-certified
physicians provide quality obstetrics and gynecology care,
For more information on PIH Health
and are located in the recently constructed South Tower of
the PIH Health Wilshire medical building on the PIH Health Physicians or to find a doctor, please
Good Samaritan Hospital campus. visit PIHHealth.org/Find-a-Doctor.
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
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Meet Our Newest
Physicians
Olumide Akingbemi MD, Hospitalist
Clayton Barnes MD, TelePsychiatry
Moses Lee DO, Hospitalist
Wilson Liu MD, Hospitalist
Ask the Expert
Margaret Bates MD, OB/GYN Marlon Maducdoc MD, ENT
Diane Botezan MD, Psychiatry Neil Manering MD, Neuromuscular
Trevor Brodsky-Brooks MD, Hospitalist Mario Mangiardi MD, TelePsychiatry Phillip Richardson MD
Sarah Cadman MD, Hospitalist Cariza Mercurio MD, OB/GYN 12401 Washington Boulevard
Whittier, CA 90602
Clarice Chan MD, TelePsychiatry Jill Norman MD, TelePsychiatry
Edward Chau MD, Hospitalist Aela Paiz MD, Laborist
Yu Chen MD, Laborist Sanam Pournaki MD, Hospitalist
562.698.0811
Michelle Choi DO, Family Medicine Poysophon Poysophon MD, Hospitalist
Q. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
Keith Cochran MD, Neurology Movement Shyam Rao MD, Pulmonology
Edwin De Leo MD, TelePsychiatry Gudars Rahnema DO, Hospitalist
A. Yes, the vaccine is safe and effective. This is
based on large clinical trials and information from
David Del Bello MD, Internal Medicine Sera Ramadan DO, Hospitalist
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mark Dwight MD, OB/GYN Roshanak Ramezani MD, TelePsychiatry
(CDC). The United States vaccine safety system
George Fallieras MD, Hospitalist Nicholas Rogers MD, Laborist
works to ensure that all vaccines are as safe as
Patrick Fulgencio DO, Hospitalist NikunjKumar Savaliya MD, Nocturnist
possible. Rest assured, safety has been a top
Kyle Greene MD, Hematology/Oncology Kathryn Schat MD, Hospitalist
priority as federal agencies worked with vaccine
Lorellen Green MD, Hospitalist Nandi Shah MD, Hospitalist manufacturers to develop and authorize a COVID-19
Vahe Gyulnazaryan MD, Hospitalist Leilani Sharpe MD, TelePsychiatry vaccine. For the COVID-19 vaccine, the Food and
Herbert Harman MD, TelePsychiatry Imran Sheikh MD, Hospitalist Drug Administration (FDA) set up rigorous standards
Sameer Hassamal MD, TelePsychiatry Roy Silver MD, OB/GYN for vaccine developers to meet. Trials for the first two
Wesley Heartfield MD, General Surgery Shailinder Singh MD, TelePsychiatry vaccines—from Pfizer and Moderna—have had fully
Benjamin Hidy MD, TelePsychiatry William Singh MD, Hospitalist independent safety monitoring boards, and safety
Allison Hill MD, OB/GYN Linda Sterry MD, Hospitalist data are continuously reviewed by the FDA and other
Charles Holzner MD, Internal Medicine Ellen Takher MD, TelePsychiatry expert panels.
Alfred Hong MD, Laborist Bryan Tang MD, TelePsychiatry As the supply of COVID-19 vaccines increases,
Charles Hu DO, Hospitalist Cindy Thygeson MD, TelePsychiatry PIH Health strongly encourages everyone who is
Paris Humphries MD, TelePsychiatry Rodina Vatanparast MD, Hematology/Oncology not allergic to get vaccinated. Having a vaccinated
Dennis Idowu MD, OB/GYN Nasratullah Wahidi MD, TelePsychiatry population promises to be the key to putting an end
Samuel Kim MD, Surgical Oncology Kathy Wilson MD, Laborist to this pandemic. To learn more about the COVID-19
Michael Kogan MD, Laborist Jiaming Zhu MD, Digestive Health vaccine, visit PIHHealth.org/Vaccine.
Jaswinder Kumar MD, TelePsychiatry
Jennifer Lee DO, Family Medicine
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Suffering from Back Pain?
Our Spine Center Can Deliver Relief Without Surgery
Is it possible to still live an active healthy Just ask John Peel. Last year, this 64-year-old was training
for the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah, before the
lifestyle without surgery? According to the
event was cancelled due to COVID-19. While training, he set
PIH Health Spine Center—and the vast majority a personal goal to run at least 10 miles and bike at least 50
of patients who have been treated there—the miles each week in order to compete in the 400 meters or the
answer is yes! quarter mile. When he strained his back muscles, he realized
he may have done too much. His back pain left him unable to
work out.
John’s primary care physician, Randolph Holmes MD at
PIH Health Whitwood medical office building, referred him
to the Spine Care Center at PIH Health Whittier Hospital.
“I was impressed and amazed by all the
new advances in spine care, and the many
therapies and treatments I never knew
existed,” John said. “The team focused on
helping me resume my life before the strain.
My treatment regimen included dynamic
stretches and strengthening exercises to
improve my balance, along with a strength and
conditioning program to optimize my function
and strength going forward.”
After going to the Spine Care Center for two months, he was
pain-free and back to running and biking, full force. Today,
John continues his training in hopes of participating in the
2021 Huntsman World Senior Games.
John is just one of many patient success stories. Hundreds
of adults, teens, children, athletes, workers and seniors
have benefited from top-quality, evidence-based spine care
at PIH Health. The Spine Care Center treats a wide range
of conditions, including common sprains and strains of the
lower back, scoliosis, sciatica type symptoms, sports-related
injuries, long-standing back pain and age related conditions,
which can include arthritis and disk herniation.
PIH Health Spine Center patient John Peel.
6 SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Enlarged Prostate is
“As often as possible, we recommend
conservative treatment—procedures that don’t
Common in Men as They
involve surgery,” said Michael Leal DPT. “Many Age and Can Be Treated
conditions can be treated by physical therapy,
which first starts with a comprehensive plan
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged
addressing the patient’s current limitations and
prostate gland, is a common condition in men,
concerns. We’ve learned from experience that particularly as they age. The prostate gland is
exercise prescription, education and lifestyle situated beneath the bladder. When the inner lobes
management have the best success rates. Our of the prostate gland enlarge, they block the flow of
urine from the bladder and through the urethra.
team of physicians and therapists work together
BPH rarely affects men younger than 40, but about
to coordinate the entire patient plan with the
a third of men over age 50 and nearly half of men
goal to bring relief as quickly as possible.” over age 80 experience related symptoms. These
symptoms include: an increased need to urinate;
urgency in urination, which may lead to urinary
To learn more about the PIH Health accidents; dribbling of urine; hesitancy of urination;
Spine Center and its full scope of a frequent need to urinate day and night; feelings
of incomplete bladder emptying; difficulty starting
services, visit PIHHealth.org/Spine or
urination; and a weak urine stream. Less common
call 562.789.5451 Ext. 14772. symptoms of BPH can include intermittent blood
in the urine, urinary tract infections (UTI) and
the complete inability to urinate, which requires
placement of a catheter and possible formation of
bladder stones.
Treatment options for BPH include minimally invasive
treatments, such as UroLift, to decrease the size of
the prostate. It’s important to note that having an
enlarged prostate isn’t believed to be linked with an
increased risk of developing prostate cancer. If left
untreated, BPH can sometimes lead to total bladder
dysfunction that no longer responds to medication
or surgery.
“It’s important for patients
to monitor their urinary habits,”
explains Gerald Yoon MD, a
PIH Health urologist. “Even if
your symptoms aren’t bothering
you that much, talk with your
doctor if you notice any changes
related to urination.”
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of
BPH, check with your primary care provider first,
who can then refer you to PIH Health Urology.
To learn more about PIH Health Urology, visit
PIHHealth.org/Urology.
John is back to running.
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On the Forefront of Cardiac Care
Watchman FLX™ Implant Offers Breakthrough Treatment
for Atrial Fibrillation
An estimated six million Americans are Today, non-valvular a-fib patients in Southern California
have a new treatment option—an alternative to long-term
affected by atrial fibrillation or “a-fib”—an
warfarin medication.
irregular heartbeat that feels like a quivering
It’s the next-generation Watchman FLX Left Atrial Appendage
heart. Unfortunately, people with a-fib have Closure (LAAC) implant, which closes off an area of the heart
five times greater risk of stroke than those with called the left atrial appendage (LAA) to keep harmful blood
normal heart rhythm according to the National clots that can form in the LAA from entering the blood stream
and potentially cause a stroke. By closing off the LAA, the
Stroke Association. This leads many with a-fib
risk of stroke may be reduced and over time patients may be
to go on a blood-thinning medication, such as able to stop taking their blood thinner.
warfarin, to reduce their risk.
Watchman technology.
8 SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Ask the Expert
PIH Health patient Harry Richter.
Teresa Sokol PA-C MPAS
“The new Watchman FLX implant is a 12400 Bloomfield Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
breakthrough treatment and PIH Health Good
Samaritan Hospital is one of the first hospitals in 562.967.2801
Los Angeles to offer it,” said Steven Burstein MD,
medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization What are the treatments for migraine?
Laboratories at PIH Health Good Samaritan Migraine is a neurological disease that affects more
Hospital. “For patients with non-valvular a-fib than 30 million people in the United States. Sufferers
who need an alternative to warfarin, the implant are often misdiagnosed as having sinus or tension-
type headaches and less than half have received a
offers a potentially life-changing stroke risk
diagnosis of migraine.
treatment option that could free them from the
Migraine is characterized by throbbing or pulsating
challenges of long-term warfarin therapy.” head pain often accompanied by symptoms
This solution was perfect for 83-year-old Alhambra resident such as sensitivity to light and sound; nausea
Harry Richter, who was put on a blood thinner in 2011 after and vomiting; visual disturbances; difficulty
being diagnosed with a-fib (even though he did not feel any speaking; dizziness; confusion; tingling; weakness
symptoms). In November 2019, he injured his leg getting off or fatigue. Oversensitivity of nerves with higher
his bike, and due to the blood thinner, his leg was bruised and concentrations of neurotransmitters carry pain
painful for three months. His primary care doctor said he was signals in migraine sufferers.
an ideal candidate for the Watchman FLX implant. Harry had the Staying hydrated, maintaining good sleep habits,
device implanted in November 2020, and within a few days he eating a healthy diet, avoiding suspected triggers,
was feeling good and back to normal. “I am very active. I play and regular exercise may help prevent migraines.
golf twice a week and enjoy taking my sailboat out to sea,” said Certain supplements and preventive drugs such
Harry. “My life did not miss a beat.” as blood pressure medications, anti-seizure
medications, antidepressants, Botox, and calcitonin
gene-related peptide receptor antagonists (CGRPs)
For more information, call PIH Health can help reduce the number and severity of migraine
Cardiology at 562.789.5430. headaches. Triptans, anti-inflammatory drugs and
CGRPs are given after a migraine has started to help
stop the pain.
To find a doctor go to PIHHealth.org/Find-a-Doctor.
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Thank You to Our Generous Supporters
We Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity and to Formally
Recognize and Welcome PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Donors
to the PIH Health Family.
JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
$250,000+ Kathy and Richard Luciano Stephen K. Kwan MD+ Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Stone Ridge
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Mathis Dr. Davis Lee+ and Dr. Janet Yang Ruud & Romo SWA Architects
The Atwood Family Bank of America
Gift in Memory of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Whittier Hearing Center Inc.
Bank of the West Mr. Richard H. O'Hara Transportation Authority Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP Whittier Pulmonary & Critical Care
Estate of Janice Ogden Carpenter PIH Health Medical Staff Lucile Horton Howe & Mrs. Eileen M. Bigelow Medical Group, Inc.
Richard C. Onofrio MD Mitchell B. Howe Foundation Mrs. Paul S. Bilgore Mrs. Marjorie Williams
QueensCare $10,000+ Mr. and Mrs. William T. Macnider Brookfield Residential Willis Towers Watson
I.N. and Susanna H. Mrs. Carolyn McFarland Mrs. Peter D. Bundy Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zwers*
Anonymous
Van Nuys Foundation Medical Staff of Good
Mr. David Adams Anita and Jack Chou
Samaritan Hospital $2,500+
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Allen Dr. and Mrs. John M. Dick
$100,000+ MediWaste Disposal
Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Hospital E-Request LLC Allergan
California Community Foundation Dr. Aidan P. O'Brien+
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County of Los Angeles Dr. and Mrs. Yong H. Park+
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Department of Health Services Payden & Rygel
California Academy Ms. Joan B. Lee Anthem, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences LLC PIH Health Physicians Medical Group
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$50,000+ Ms. Lurene R. Ross
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Betsy Frost Mr. Thomas Safran
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Estate of Sheryl G. Parker Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sanchez
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$25,000+ Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sprague Mr. Leonard L. Gumport
Intercommunity Emergency Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Casford
Medical Group Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. Tovar+ Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Peck
Allscripts Jing B. Cheung*
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* PIH Health Employee Physician
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We Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity and to Formally
Recognize and Welcome PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Donors
to the PIH Health Family.
JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
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Mrs. Sylvia Neuman Mr. Greg Sanden Monique and Gustavo Velasco* Mrs. Edward A. Behnke Ms. Nancy Ghadimi*
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. Nickell Mr. Raj and Dr. Smeeta Sardesai+ Ms. Felicia Viselli Ms. Catherine M. Bennett Monique Gonzalez*
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nordbak Dr. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Lily Wang+ Mr. Kenneth B. Bennett Ms. Karen L. Gordon
Dr. Kathy Forte+
Ms. Kathleen O'Hara* Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Watase Dr. Shalini Bhargava+ and Mr. Mike Green
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Schneider+ Mr. Avinash Bhargava
Ms. Myrna S. Oliver Dr. Charlotte Weaver Ms. Magda Griego*
Mrs. Ruth B. Shannon Mr. Martin C. Bischoff
Ms. Hope Orozco Ms. Jennifer Westin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Gurney
Mr. Gregory M. Sharp Ms. Janet Borba
Ms. Suzette Otlewis* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant* Judelyn Gutierrez RN*
Dr. Yasmeen Shaw+ Rosemary Boston*
Pacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Whittier Elementary Teacher Assoc. Ms. Patricia Gutierrez
Ms. Jeanette Shea* Ms. Irene Byrner*
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Renek Whittier Internal Medicine & Rosario Gutierrez*
Ms. Florentine B. Shirley* Nephrology Medical Group Ms. Elizabeth Castillo*
Dr. Joseph J. Park+ Mr. Scott Hagerman*
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Shiu Whittier Kidney Dialysis Center, Inc. Mr. Mei Chain
Mr. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel* Dr. and Mrs. James C. S. Hahn+
Dr. and Mrs. Alvin C. Shon+ Whittier Presbyterian Church Ms. Arielle Chang
Bharti Patel Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hasbrouck
Sky Rose Chapel Foundation Whittier Trust Company Daniel Chang*
Mr. Daniel Patino* Mr. and Mrs. James J. Hawk
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Slaughter* Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Wilkerson Mr. Wayne Chapman*
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pazzulla Dr. Jason Ho+
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell W. Smith Mrs. Alyce Williamson Mr. Stephen Cheung
Dennis and Felina Pearson Ms. Elizabeth Huerta*
Mr. Stephen L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. D.E. "Bill" and Mr. Chia-Hao Chiao
Ernesto and Kathleen Penuelas* Mr. Ted Hwang
Soroptimist International of Whittier Jan Wood Mr. Thiew Chin
Ms. Pauline M. Perez* Mike Illa, Jr.*
Southern California Edison Kenton and Florence Woods Vivian Clark
Mr. Meredith H. Perkins Juliann Inouye*
Mr. Paul L. Springer Dr. Shang Wu+ Mr. Matthew L. Cloutman*
Mr. Semeon Persaud* Interpret, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Mark St. Julien* Ms. Amy Yu Ms. Joanna Cory
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Pirnat+ Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Jacobsen+
Dr. and Mrs. George B. Stoneman Dr. Brian W. Yue+ and Ms. Melina Covarrubias*
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pobanz Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Jenks
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Stupin Mrs. Andrea Yue
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pratt* Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Croxall Byoung Oh Jung*
Mr. and Mrs. Krikor D. Sulahian Joanna M. Davies MD+
Mr. Daniel E. Proctor $500+ Tai Y. Kang*
Mavis C. Swann Ms. Jody Donnelly
Ms. Jenny Quigley* Korean American Nurses
Mrs. Marjorie Swanson Anonymous* Ms. Gwendolyn Douglas Association of Southern California
Mrs. Ceonne Houston-Raasikh*
Mrs. Aurora R. Taylor Mr. Manuel Abadines* Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Duthoy Dr. and Dr. James Kuo+
Dr. and Mrs. Norman Rapp
The Kidney Specialists Ms. Rhodora I. Adonay* Encore Maintenance Service, Inc. Dr. William S. Kurohara and
Ms. Rosa Y. Raza*
Dr. Dorsa Maryska Ms. Victoria Alexanian Ken Eto* Dr. Helen Chen+
Ms. Jill Ries
Dr. Brian Zwecker Don and Michele Alvarado Mr. James N. Lajoe
Ms. Katrina M. Rodriguez* Mr. Jeremiah Flores*
The Melanson Family Foundation Ms. Yolanda Alvidrez* Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Leeka
Mr. Brendan Rowe* Ms. Michelle Flores*
The Protestant Episcopal Church
Dr. Waldemar Sadowinski+ Diocese of Los Angeles
+
* PIH Health Employee Physician
12 SPRING/SUMMER 2021PIH Health Foundation
Honors Our Legacy
Society Members
Rich and Annette Atwood, and Tuyet and Gerald Salzman
Donor List
The PIH Health Legacy Society honors those special
friends of PIH Health who have made provisions in
Ms. Laura Lenhardt* Maria C. Perez* Mr. Reginald Tuando* their wills or estate plans to support the future of
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Liu Dr. Harold Reaves Ms. Candy Ustayan* healthcare provided throughout all of PIH Health’s
Mr. Christopher Loertscher Ms. Vivian Rice Mr. and Mrs. Larry Villalba* entities. It is the legacy gift that is often motivated by
Luis G. Lopez* Mrs. Vanessa Robinson-Kim Ms. Simone Vu a vision for a better tomorrow. We are grateful to so
Mrs. Rebecca Lopez* and Mr. Bryan Kim Ms. Jennifer Willis* many friends who, through thoughtful planning, have
Allan and Corina Lipstein* Ms. Yolanda Rodriguez Ms. Winnie Wu made plans in their estates to support their charitable
Ms. Agnes Louie* Ms. Donna Roginski Ms. Maria Zamudio* interests beyond their lifetimes. On behalf of future
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lundy Ms. Catherine Ronda* Janice Zemlicka* generations, we say thank you.
Mr. Fred P. Luvisi, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Rutigliano* Mrs. Irena Zuanic* Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster
Benjamin Ly* Ms. Carol Salas*
Mrs. Richard Angstadtc Mr. and Mrs. John Frohnapfel
Mr. Elijah Macaraeg* Mr. Robert C. Schroeder*
c
Mr. and Mrs. John Antonelli Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Honda
Dr. and Mrs. Mark G. Magged+ Ms. Jill Sciulli*
The Atwood Familyc Anne-Marie Hughes and Patty Sullivan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Maloney Mr. Mark Scott
Ms. Sheila R. Scott Rev. Dr. Jeffrey D. Bassette Ms. Jill Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Marquez and Dr. Shannon Moore
Mr. E. Lake Setzler Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jeung
Mr. and Mrs. Luis H. Marroquin
Dr. Margaret E. Bates Mr. John B. Just
Ms. Maria E. McNulty* Ms. Clarinda N. Sevilla*
and Mr. Scott Johnson
Diane Sheley* Ms. Karen King
Mr. Ricardo Medina* Mrs. Elissa M. Becker
Ira Meiselman* Mr. Scott D. Sheridan Leeba Lessin
Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Blumenthal
Mended Hearts Chapter 351 Ms. Sofya Shipilova* Mr. John H. Lightfoot
Dr. and Mrs. James S. Bonorris
Dr. and Mrs. Rafael G. Mendez Mrs. Gloria Shoden Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lucianoc
Ms. Patricia E. Brayc
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. William W. Shubin Barry W. Lundy
Mrs. Miriam Brookfield
Ms. Brenda Montenegro* Ms. Sally Sjoberg Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lyons
The Rt. Rev. and
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Moore Mr. Henry Sohn Mrs. Herbert Martian
Mrs. Joseph Jon Bruno
Karen Nagaishi* Anthony Stewart* Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mathis
Mrs. Peter D. Bundy
Mr. Robert J. Nagle Mr. and Mrs. Lance T. Sylvester* Mrs. Edythe McCulley Avery
Ms. Bonnie Cairns
Ms. Hilary H. Nelson* Claudia J. Takimoto* Carolyn McFarlandc
Ms. Peggy Chulackc
Mr. and Mrs. Gary N. Nesbit Ms. Sanna Tam*
Mrs. LeGrande Coates Mrs. Richard H. Neuman
Ms. Lam Nguyen* Mr. and Mrs. Wolf H. Tewes
Mr. Giovanni J. Corsini Mr. and Mrs. Jay Niblo
Marida Nhim* The Karev Foundation
Mrs. Paula Cowan Mrs. Jane Vruwink Palmer
Mr. Divine Njimbong* Kathy and Brian Thorne
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dicus Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peckc
Nuance Communications Floredix Tingson*
Mrs. Gordon D. Donald Mr. and Mrs. John Peelc
Analyn C. Oderon* Training and Research
Support Centre Mrs. Ida K. Elbyc Mr. and Mrs. Dean R. Ranslem
Ms. Jane Vruwink Palmer
Mr. Stephen Ernst Ms. Marisa Reyes
Sammy Feurlicht and Mrs. Jean Felcyn Ristic
Susanne Simpson Ms. Carol Widmer
Mrs. Joyce Fitzgeraldc Mrs. Janet Buchanan Williams
c
Denotes PIH Health Legacy Society Charter Member
For more information about the PIH Health Legacy
Society or to become a member today, please contact
PIH Health Foundation at 562.698.0811 Ext. 81520.
+
* PIH Health Employee Physician
562.789.5982 PIHHealth.org 13Circle of Excellence Members
PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence recognizes the
generous donors in our communities who support PIH Health.
Through annual gifts of $1,000 or more, members ensure
great healthcare for our communities.
JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
Mrs. Jeanette Abundis* and Ms. Leslie Blackner Rev. Philip and Carolyn Demers Ms. Constance B. Glaze Mrs. Connie Irwin
Dr. Stephen Docherty Stephen L. Bland MD Mr. Randal DeMore Ms. Kathy Goin++ Mrs. Janis Isenberger
Ms. Gina Adams* Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denham Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Seiichi Ishikawa*
Mr. and Mrs. David V. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bobier++ Mrs. N. Spencer Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Brad Gordon IV League
Dr. Sushma Adarkar and Boething Treeland Farms, Inc. Mr. Lionel Desouza Dr. and Mrs. Cary H. Gota Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Ivie++
Mr. Ashwin Adarkar Mr. Bill Bornhorst and Dr. and Mrs. John M. Dick++ Mr. Michael Graley Mrs. Barbara Jameson
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Akhavan++ Mrs. Margit H. Polyak++ Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Dickinson Graley Marketing Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Jansen
Ms. Victoria Alexanian Daryl and Sherry Braun++ Mrs. Virginia Dickinson Mrs. Shirley L. Gray Mr. Don L. Jenkins++
Mrs. James P. Allen Ms. Marsha Braunstein* Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Dicus++ The Gray Family Foundation++ John and Jan Jensen++
Allscripts Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bremer* ++ Dave Dieu* ++ Mr. and Mrs. Peter Greaney Dr. Maureen C. Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brewer Digital Health Strategies Michael and Maudi Greene Jerome Foundation++
Dr. David Anderson and Kanani Fong Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brinnon* ++ Ms. Terri Dixon* Mrs. Evelyn Wong Gross Mr. and Mrs. Lamar S. Jervik* ++
Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Anderson++ Brookfield Residential Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Dubin Mr. Robert Grottke++ Ms. Stacy E. Johnson* ++
Mr. James M. Andreoli Natalie Bumanglag and Family* Dr. and Mrs. Deep R. Dudeja Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grove Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Andrews Mrs. Peter D. Bundy Ms. Jacqueline T. DuMontier++ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gunther++ Ms. Gloria N. Joseph
Mr. Dann V. Angeloff Dr. and Mrs. K. Leo Buxbaum++ Mr. Paul DuMontier Mr. William Haag* Mr. John Joyce*
Anthem Blue Cross Ms. Bonnie Cairns++ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duncan Hair Raising Paint Party Junior Amateur Golf Scholars
Anthem, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Campfield Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunlap Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamar++ Mark A. Kadzielski Esq.
Mr. Michael C. Apodaca* ++ Mr. John Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Duthoy++ Mrs. Dot Hamblin Rev. Stephanie Kang*
Dr. Paul Appelbaum Mrs. Cynthia G. Carrillo East Whittier Middle School Mr. and Mrs. Tracy R. Harcourt++ Mrs. Patricia Kasababian++
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Applebaum++ Mrs. Norma Casford Instrumental Music Program++ Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Harris+ Mrs. Jeanne F. Kato
The Howard and Nikki Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Casford++ Mr. Ron Eickhoff* Dr. Nathan Hashimoto+ Ms. Mimi Grant and Mr. Bob Kelley
Applebaum Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Raul M. Castillo* Mr. and Mrs. George H. Engelage IV++ Ms. Kathleen Hatfield Mrs. Maryln Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Arakaki++ Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cazares++ Enterprise RX-McKesson Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Heartfield JoAnna Keuhl NP*
Ms. Thea Asamoto-Arita* ++ Mr. George Chao ePlus Technology, Inc. Dr. Wesley Heartfield Dr. Sandeep Khanna
Athens Administrators Mr. Kuo Chiao E-Request LLC Mr. and Mrs. Paul Helfrey++ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kikuchi++
Athens Services Anita & Jack Chou Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Fagan Mrs. Ruth Hillecke Mr. John Killen
Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Mr. Hearng Choy* Mr. Roland Fargo*
Ruud & Romo Mr. and Mrs. Steve F. Hinchliffe, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Klein
Peggy Chulack* ++ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fasone HMRG (a service division of Mr. and Mrs. David Klinger
The Atwood Family++
Ms. Sherry L. Cline Martin* Dr. and Mrs. Eben I. Feinstein CMRE Financial Services, Inc.) KLM Foundation
Dr. Myo Aung
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Coates* The James J. and Sue Dr. Jung Ho++ Betty Koo++
Mr. and Mrs. Guilford C. Babcock Femino Foundation
Mr. Christopher W. Cohick++ Mr. John Hole Jr. Mr. Tyson and Dr. Nanette Kovash
Robert and Virginia Ball Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferguson
Ms. Sandra Cohick Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Honda++ KPFF Consulting Engineers
Barclays Financial Partners Credit Union
Colonia Group, Inc. Mrs. Joan Hotchkis Mr. Robert H. Krupin
Barlow Respiratory Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fischer++
Chef Ricardo Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. Howard Ms. Hisako Kubota
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barnes* ++ Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Fischman
Ms. Nicole Cook* Immaculate Heart High School Ms. Sadako Kubota
Kathleen and Carl Spencer++ Ms. Karen D. Fish*
Dwight and Rewa Cooper* Intercommunity Dialysis Services Dr. and Dr. James Kuo++
Rev. Dr. Jeff D. Bassette and Dr. Andrew Fishmann
Dr. Shannon Moore++ Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cooper Intercommunity Emergency Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Kwan
Mr. Noel Coppinger* Mr. William Seals and Medical Group++ La Serna Football Program
Reverends Kraig* and Mrs. Amy Fitzgerald*
Erin Beardemphl Ms. Lillian J. Cordova++ Dr. Kevin E. Andruss Lambert Radiology Medical Group++
Ms. Paula Cowan++ Mrs. Joyce Fitzgerald++ Dr. Steven Chin
Dr. and Mrs. Brian A. Beck++ Dr. Sabeen Dhand
Credit Union of Southern California Foley & Lardner Dr. Adrian Crisan
Georgene B. Beckner++ Dr. Rodger Hughes
Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Crisan Mrs. Sylvia L. Foltz Dr. Marco A. Diaz
Rev. Michael Bell* Dr. Robert Kleinman
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Crowell++ Robert and Shirley Foster Dr. Parham Farahat
Mr. George A. Bender Dr. Nanette Kovash
CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. Friendly Hills Women's Dr. Hoori Hovanessian
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP Tennis Association Dr. Shao-Pow Lin
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Bezahler Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cutcher Dr. Edward J. Jarema Dr. Yong Park
Mrs. George Fritzinger Dr. Michael Lee
Dr. Kimberly Bickell and Drs. Blayne Cutler and Dr. Joseph Park
Thomas Spieker Betsy Frost++ Dr. Michael Y. Liu
Mr. Matthew Bickell++ Dr. Amish Patel
Dr. and Mrs. Riad Y. Darwish Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Gahuman* ++ Dr. Michael L. Martin
Mrs. Eileen M. Bigelow Dr. Jadish Patel
Mrs. Maria L. Davila* Dr. Gautam Ganguly Dr. Alisa Sato
Mrs. Paul S. Bilgore Dr. Daniel Saket
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis De Pietro Dr. Sylvia Garcia and Dr. G. Donald Shook
The June and Paul Bilgore Mr. Enrique Villegas Dr. Brian Yue
Charitable Fund Lorraine and Francesco DeGiacomo Dr. Michael L. Sporty
Dr. Mohammed Ghonim*
Dr. and Mrs. Peter S. Bing Jairo and Roberta* Delgado Dr. Shirley Tung
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gipson
Dr. Richard M. Zoraster
++
* PIH Health Employee Membership for 5 consecutive years
14 SPRING/SUMMER 2021If you are interested in
supporting PIH Health's
mission and vision of
Patients First, visit
PIHHealth.org/Support.
Circle of Excellence member gathering at Oakmont.
Mr. Scott Larimer Mr. and Mrs. James P. Moore Pioneer Health Associates Mr. Jack Scheifly++ Mr. Thomas Umemoto
Mrs. Richard C. Lawton Janet and Patrick Moore++ Dr. and Mrs. Gary Pirnat Dr. and Mrs. Mark Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Urteaga++
Dr. Davis Lee and Dr. Janet Yang++ Mr. and Mrs. David E. Moreno* Mr. and Mrs. Tim Place* Mr. John M. Schulzetenberg US Bank
Dr. and Mrs. Hasung S. Lee Dr. and Mrs. Pramod Multani Mr. and Mrs. Norman Planer Ms. Karen R. Seulke* Monique and Gustavo Velasco* ++
Ms. Joan B. Lee++ Mr. Charles T. Munger Ms. Rebecca S. Planer Sg2 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Villalba*
Mr. Robin C. Lee* ++ Mr. Fernando Muniz Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pobanz Mrs. Ruth B. Shannon Ms. Felicia Viselli
Debra* and Roy Legan++ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Munoz* ++ Dr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Polito++ Mr. Gregory M. Sharp Dr. Lily Wang++
Leeba Lessin Nancy E. Barry & Mr. and Mrs. Clark W. Porter Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Shaw++ Dr. Lisa Wang
Ms. Carrie Levinson* Letitia P. Rees Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pratt* Mrs. Mary Ann Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Watase
Dr. and Mrs. David A. Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Shahriare Mr. Daniel E. Proctor++ Dr. Yasmeen Shaw Dr. Charlotte Weaver
Mrs. Ella Linder Nasser-Moaddeli Professional Diversified Flooring Ms. Jeanette Shea* Mr. and Mrs. James R. West* ++
Mrs. Bridget Lo Bue Mr. and Mrs. Steve Necke* ++ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Profeta++ Dr. Joan D. Dengrove and Western Litigation
Mrs. Rebecca Lopez* Mr. Mark Nelson Progressive Management Systems Dr. Neal Shindel++ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant* ++
Dr. Rosalio J. Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Gary N. Nesbit Progressive Motion, LLC. Dr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Shiu The White Family++
Allan and Corina* Lipstein Ms. Tammy Neu Ms. Judy B. Pugach* ++ Mr. Vid Shivaraman* White Emerson Mortuary
Los Altos High School Renaissance Mrs. Sylvia Neuman Ms. Jenny Quigley* Dr. and Mrs. Alvin C. Shon Whittier Christian High School
Dr. Oariona Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. Nickell Mr. and Mrs. John Quintanar++ Mr. and Mrs. Hatem S. Sinnukrot++ Whittier Elementary Teacher Assoc.
Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nordbak R. J. Construction & Electric, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Slaughter* ++ Whittier Hearing Center Inc.
Mr. Lu Yin Lu Nova Storage R.C. Baker Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lowell W. Smith Whittier Pathology Medical Group, Inc.
Kathy and Richard Luciano++ Dr. Aidan P. O'Brien Mrs. Ceonne Houston-Raasikh* Mr. Stephen L. Smith Whittier Presbyterian Church
Lucile Horton Howe & Mr. and Mrs. Danny O'Connell The Railey Family The Smolskis Family* Whittier Pulmonary & Critical Care
Mitchell B. Howe Foundation Ms. Kathleen O'Hara* ++ Dr. and Mrs. Rangasamy Ramanathan Soroptimist International of Whittier Medical Group, Inc.
Debbie Lugibihl* Ms. Myrna S. Oliver Dr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Ramseyer Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sprague++ Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Wilkerson
Mrs. Janice R. Lynch Oltmans Construction Co. Dr. and Mrs. Norman Rapp++ Mr. Paul L. Springer Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams
Matt and Melanie Lyons++ On Target Ms. Rosa Y. Raza* Mr. and Mrs. Mark St. Julien* ++ Mrs. Marjorie Williams
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Macnider++ Dr. Richard C. Onofrio Mr. and Mrs. Frank Renek Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stambaugh Mrs. Alyce Williamson
Dr. and Mrs. Roberto Madrid Oracle America, Inc. Ms. Jill Ries Mr. Michael Starratt Willis Towers Watson
Majestic Realty Foundation Ms. Hope Orozco++ Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Roberts Bank of America Merrill Lynch Mr. and Mrs. D.E. "Bill" and
Dr. and Mrs. Talal M. Malhis Mr. Richard H. O'Hara Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Roca Global Institutional Consulting Jan Wood
Ms. Dawn Maliff* Dr. and Mrs. Michael O'Shea++ Ms. Katrina M. Rodriguez* Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman Kenton and Florence Woods++
Ms. Cheryl Ann A. Malm* ++ Ms. Suzette Otlewis* Rose Hills Memorial Park Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stevenson Dr. Shang Wu
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maloof Dr. Rita H. Palmer and Mortuaries Dr. and Mrs. George B. Stoneman Mr. and Mrs. Antair F. Yang++
Mr. and Mrs. Chico Manning* Mr. Ashu and Dr. Renee Palta Ms. Lurene R. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Stupin The Henry A. and Cynthia G. Yost
Mrs. Sally W. Marsh++ Dr. Alane S. Park and Ms. Dawn Roth* Mr. and Mrs. Krikor D. Sulahian Family Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Martin* Mr. John Knight Mr. Brendan Rowe* SWA Architects Ms. Amy Yu
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Mathis++ Dr. Joseph J. Park Santa Fe Springs Firefighters, Mrs. Marjorie Swanson++ Dr. Brian W. Yue and
Mr. Alejandrino C. Mayol Jr.* Dr. and Mrs. Yong H. Park++ Local 3507 Mrs. Aurora R. Taylor Mrs. Andrea Yue++
Dr. and Mrs. John D. McCarthy++ Mr. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel* ++ Dr. Waldemar Sadowinski The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. John H. Taylor Scott K. Yun, MD and Ann I. Park
Ms. Alicia McCarty* Bharti Patel++ Mr. Thomas Safran The Kidney Specialists Mr. Tae Yun
R.D. and Kathleen McDonnell++ Mr. and Mrs. Hemanshu Patel* Thomas Safran & Associates Dr. Dorsa Maryska Dr. Ignacio Zarate
Mrs. Carolyn McFarland Mr. Daniel Patino* Mrs. Janet R. Sahagian Dr. Brian Zwecker Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Zieman
Rick McGill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pazzulla++ Ms. Carol Salas* The Melanson Family Foundation Zotec Partners
Ms. Jennifer McGuire* Dennis and Felina Pearson++ Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Thomas++ Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zwers*
Medical Staff of Good Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Peck++ Tuyet Salzman Dr. and Mrs. Kennith O. Thompson
Samaritan Hospital Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Marc A. Samson Reanna J. and Mendell L. Thompson
MediWaste Disposal Ernesto and Kathleen Penuelas* Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sanchez Ms. Griselda Torres* ++
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Meister Ms. Pauline M. Perez* Mr. Greg Sanden Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. Tovar++
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Melton* Mr. Meredith H. Perkins Mr. Raj and Dr. Smeeta Sardesai Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Treinen
Mended Hearts Chapter 351 Mr. Semeon Persaud* Dr. Dennis J. Sargent and Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Trogman
Ms. Dora O. Mensah* PIH Health Medical Staff Dr. Kathy Forte Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyra++
Jason and Brooke Miller PIH Health Physicians Medical Group Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sauco*
Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. Miyamoto++ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schafle
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Monroe Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Scharf
++
* PIH Health Employee Membership for 5 consecutive years
562.789.5982 PIHHealth.org 15What to Do When
a Wound Won’t Heal
Former Mayor of Whittier Gets Advanced Care at PIH Health
Wound Healing Center
Minor cuts and scrapes are a regular part of One person who discovered these benefits firsthand was
Robert (Bob) Henderson, the former mayor and city council
life and usually heal on their own. But chronic
member of Whittier. Early in 2020, after he fell and tore
wounds—sores that don’t heal properly within the skin on his shin, he waited several weeks to see if it
four weeks—need more advanced care. For would heal on its own. It didn’t. During a routine visit with a
those persistent wounds that will not heal, the cardiologist, his physician noticed Bob’s wound and referred
him to the PIH Health Wound Healing Center.
PIH Health Wound Healing Center offers a full
array of treatment options.
PIH Health patient Robert (Bob) Henderson.
16 SPRING/SUMMER 2021During his first appointment, the team thoroughly cleaned the
wound and he noticed immediate improvement. He had weekly
appointments for the next several weeks and was treated with
PuraPly AM, an advanced antimicrobial barrier used to help
control bioburden (the number of bacteria living on a surface
that has not been sterilized).
“Everyone at the Wound Healing Center
was very professional and top-drawer,” said
Bob. “The staff never disappointed, and my
wound was fully healed in a matter of weeks.
Ask the Expert
Today, I am back to walking the Greenway
Trail, golfing and taking an active role on the Marlon Maducdoc MD
board of the Whittier Habitat Authority.” 11480 Brookshire Avenue, Suite 300
Downey, CA 90241
Whether your wound is caused by injury, burn, animal
or insect bite, trauma, diabetes, surgical complication
562.904.4485
or other causes, the Wound Healing Center can treat your
specific situation, so you can get back to the life you love.
Q. I have ringing in my ears. What is it
“Since our center opened in 1997, we’ve seen how our and will it go away on its own?
comprehensive approach to wound care delivers results
A. The medical term for ringing in ears is tinnitus
sooner than traditional programs,” said Mark Odou MD,
(pronounced tin-u-tus or tin-ny-tus). It is a very common
general surgeon at PIH Health. “Our treatment plan is
symptom with more than 50 million people in the United
completely individualized to heal wounds and keep them
States reporting to have experienced tinnitus in the
from recurring. That includes full evaluation, specialized
past. It presents as the perception of ringing, roaring or
testing to identify the root cause, the latest treatments,
buzzing sounds in one or both ears.
and education about your role in the healing process.”
Symptoms indicate that there may be an abnormality
in the hearing system which includes the ear, hearing
To schedule an appointment or nerve, and/or the brain. There are many causes of
to learn more about the PIH Health tinnitus with the most common being loud noise
exposure or age-related hearing loss. Other causes
Wound Healing Center, visit
include medication side effects, environmental triggers,
PIHHealth.org/Wound-Care or ear infections, disease of the heart and blood vessels,
call toll-free 888.693.3831. tumors in the brain or anxiety.
Tinnitus may go away completely on its own or improve
over time and the severity of the symptoms can fluctuate
throughout the years. Treatment goals are to correct any
underlying medical conditions that can cause tinnitus
and to decrease the severity of the symptoms.
However, if your tinnitus is worsening, persistent,
bothersome or only affects one ear, it is best to be
evaluated by a medical professional.
562.789.5982 PIHHealth.org 17Total Joint Replacement,
It’s What We Do
Get Back to Doing What You Love
If you’ve been putting off doing what After surgery, you’ll be monitored closely as you recover from
anesthesia. X-rays will be taken of your new hip or knee, and a
you love because of joint pain in the compression device will be used on your legs to help promote
knee or hip, you don’t have to anymore. circulation. You’ll have your first physical therapy session a
few hours after surgery and get started on pain medication
PIH Health Physicians Orthopedics to help ease any discomfort. Patients may be discharged the
& Sports Medicine’s Total Joint day of surgery or the day after. A case manager will assist
in setting up physical therapy and nurse visits at your home.
Replacement program provides Getting back to life as it was before hip or knee pain may take
complete care, before, during and after as little as just a few weeks.
surgery. Here’s how it works: Andrew N. Luu MD, PIH Health
After scheduling your joint replacement surgery with an Physicians orthopedic surgeon, is one
orthopedic specialist, you’ll meet with a nurse practioner
to ensure that you are medically optimized to proceed with of many surgeons that specialize in
surgery. You will then attend a Joint Venture class that will joint replacement surgery. “Improving
discuss your hospital stay and explain what to expect before,
during, and after surgery. You’ll also meet with a registered a patient’s quality of life is the most
nurse to pre-register for your hospital stay and with a physical important part of what we do,” said
therapist to determine any “prehab” (or pre-habilitation)
therapy needed to prepare you for surgery and the recovery
Dr. Luu. “Helping them get back to the
process. You will also meet with your surgeon again to review things they love is very gratifying. I almost
any other details or questions you may have regarding
the process.
always hear that patients have a new
During your hospital stay, you’ll arrive two hours before lease on life and wish that they would
surgery for check-in. Your nurse will get you ready and have done the surgery sooner.”
prepared by completing a pre-surgical assessment. You’ll
also meet with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Surgery
typically lasts one to two hours. To learn more about the PIH Health
Physicians Orthopedics & Sports
Medicine’s Total Joint Replacement
Program, call 562.789.5461 or visit
PIHHealth.org/Ortho.
18 SPRING/SUMMER 2021Don’t Delay Medical
Meet the Joint Replacement Care During Pandemic
Team at PIH Health Physicians
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Three Important Things to Know
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,
many people put their non-urgent medical
appointments on hold. They canceled routine
checkups, postponed preventative screenings,
and put off elective surgeries to protect the
health and safety of everyone involved.
But just because in-person visits took a break,
doesn’t mean diseases did. Exercising caution
due to COVID-19 is one thing, but it’s important
to know what care can wait and what conditions
and concerns need more immediate attention.
Andrew Hsiao MD David Lewis MD Here are a few guidelines to follow:
1 Don’t delay emergency care.
If you suspect symptoms are related to a heart
attack, stroke or appendicitis (all of which can
be life-threatening if not treated), go to the nearest
emergency room or call the paramedics.
2 Stay on top of regular doctor visits,
vaccines and screenings.
Having labs performed as scheduled, screening
for colorectal cancer, mammograms, flu vaccines
and other preventative care is an important part
Kyle Low MD Andrew Luu MD
of your overall healthcare.
3 Remember, telemedicine is available.
If your doctor offers the option, all you need
to use telehealth is reliable internet and a
phone, smartphone or computer.
To learn more about how telemedicine works,
visit PIHHealth.org/MyPIHHealth.
Amir Rounaghi MD Bindesh Shah MD
562.789.5982 PIHHealth.org 19Problems Swallowing?
What to Know About Dysphagia and When to Seek Help
that weakens or damages the muscles and nerves used
for swallowing may cause dysphagia. For example, people
with diseases of the nervous system, stroke, head injuries,
cancers of the head, neck or esophagus could have difficulty
swallowing. So could people with a cleft palate, dementia,
memory loss or cognitive decline.
The treatment for swallowing problems varies, depending
on the cause. Sometimes, a swallowing problem will resolve
itself without treatment. On other occasions, the problem can
be easily managed by changing your eating habits, dining
environment, food consistency and other things. Complex
swallowing problems, however, may require treatment by one
or more specialists.
“If a patient is experiencing persistent or recurrent difficulty
swallowing, they should bring those symptoms to the attention
of their physician,” said Ashwin Ashok MD, PIH Health
gastroenterologist and Digestive Health Services specialist.
“And, if those symptoms are associated with weight loss,
Swallowing seems simple, but it’s actually surprisingly anemia or are worsening with time, they need to be evaluated
complex. In order to work right, it requires a highly with urgency.”
coordinated effort between your brain, many nerves and
muscles, two muscular valves and an unrestricted esophagus To schedule an appointment with
(swallowing tube).
PIH Health Gastroenterologist Ashwin
When the process isn’t functioning properly, it’s broadly
called “dysphagia.” That means it takes more time and effort
Ashok MD, call 562.693.0306. To learn
to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach. more about Digestive Health Services,
In some cases, it may be painful. visit PIHHealth.org/DHS.
Signs and symptoms may include: being unable to swallow,
pain while swallowing, frequent heartburn or acid reflux,
bringing food back up (regurgitation), gagging when
swallowing, or having the sensation of food getting stuck Time for a Colon Screening?
in your throat or chest. See your doctor if you regularly
Have you turned 50 recently? PIH Health recommends
have difficulty swallowing, or if weight loss, regurgitation or
a colorectal cancer screening for both men and
vomiting accompanies your dysphagia.
women at age 50, if you are at average risk.
Dysphagia can occur at any age, but it’s more common in A colonoscopy is the preferred screening method to
older adults—and the causes vary widely. Any condition detect colon cancer before it develops—other tests
only detect cancers that are already present.
To learn more, visit PIHHealth.org/Screenings or to
To watch Ashwin Ashok’s short video on dysphagia,
schedule an appointment, call 562.967.2656.
go to PIHHealth.org/Swallow.
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