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Fall 2014

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CHI Franciscan is a family of more than 12,000 doctors, nurses and staff who provide exceptional medical care at: Hospitals St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way • St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood • St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw • St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor • Highline Medical Center, Burien • Harrison Medical Center, Bremerton and Silverdale • Medical Groups franciscan Medical group, clinics throughout the Puget Sound • Harrison HealthPartners, serving the West Sound

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CHI FRANCISCAN NEWSStay current with what’s happening at franciscan Health System.

WOMEN’S HEALTHBeating breast cancer surrounded by love, support and top-notch care

MEN’S HEALTHScreenings and high-tech care help men beat prostate cancer

HEART HEALTHHiker back on the trail with minimally invasive heart surgery

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERYCouple finds winning weight loss plan

Orthopedic SurgeryFranciscan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates St Clare(253) 985-667511311 Bridgeport Way S.W., Suite 205Lakewood

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GynecologyFranciscan Women’s Health Associates at St. Clare(253) 985-292011311 Bridgeport Way S.W., Suite 302 Lakewood

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Our best care. Your best health.SM CHI FraNCIsCaN HEaltH Is HErE For you aNd your FamIly

However, our system will start using a new logo with four shapes intersecting to form a guiding star. The new logo symbolizes CHI Franciscan Health’s seamless integration of hospitals, clinics and services as well as our mission to ensure your best possible health.

Innovating and expanding health care Today’s health care world is changing. That’s why CHI Franciscan Health is increasing efficiency and maximizing care by seamlessly integrating technol-ogy to meet your needs. Some great examples include electronic medical records (EMR) at all of our hospitals

and convenient telehealth capabilities, such as secure video chats with a doctor or nurse practitioner from the comfort of your home. As part of a national integrated network of medical expertise and trusted care, we have access to resources that are unavailable to smaller health systems. More than ever before, you and your trusted health team can quickly get what you need — regardless of your location.

With the wealth of experience that CHI and Franciscan have gained from their shared history, we are prepared to provide you and the communities we serve with leading edge care today and well into the future.

WHETHER you HAvE vISITEd A FRAnCISCAn HEAlTH SySTEM FACIlITy for routine medical care, emergency services or anything in between, you’ve experienced what it means to receive expert, personalized care in a compas-sionate setting. We have a long tradition of expanding the boundaries of what’s possible in health care so people in our communities can live their very best lives.

That commitment to optimal health and innovation will continue as Franciscan Health System enters a new chapter as CHI Franciscan Health.

New name, same commitment to leadCHI, or Catholic Health Initiatives, has been Franciscan’s parent company for more than 18 years and is one of the largest health care networks in the country.

“Franciscan Health is a founding member of Catholic Health Initiatives and there are many advantages to our patients in being a part of not only a large regional system, but also a national health care organization,” said Joseph Wilczek, chief executive officer of CHI Franciscan Health. “our new name and logo highlights that we’re dedicated to providing our community with the highest quality medical care at an affordable price as we work together to build healthier communities.”

our individual hospital names will remain the same, and the same trusted health care experts will be here.

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Medicare Advantage Plans from a member of your health care family!

did you know that you could have your Medicare Advantage plan with a company that is part of the same family you trust your medical care to? Soundpath Health is a locally based health plan serving Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state since 2007, with an emphasis on the physician-patient relationship, access and personal customer service.

CHI Franciscan Health and Soundpath Health are both part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) which is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health. Soundpath Health offers a fresh approach to Medicare Advantage where doctors, members and the health plan work together to optimize member health with costs that are affordable and predictable. Soundpath Health has four plans to choose from (three with Rx coverage!), all emphasizing preventive care, disease management and wellness programs.

In addition to King and Pierce counties, Soundpath Health serves Medicare beneficiaries in Chelan, douglas, Grant, lewis, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs oct. 15-dec. 7, 2014. For more information about your options, please call Soundpath Health at 1-866-789-7747.

Don’t forget! medicare open enrollment is october 15 through december 7, 2014. Need help? Easily compare medicare advantage plans with our free resource. Call 1-866-491-3860 or visit MedicareCompareUSA.com.

Volunteers are the heart of hospice

Would you like to share your

time and comfort patients and

families dealing with a serious

illness? Franciscan Hospice and

Palliative Care is looking for

volunteers with warm hearts

and good listening skills to

support patients and their

families.

Whether it’s a private home,

nursing home or Franciscan

Hospice House, we meet our

patients where they live. If you

are at least 16 years of age and

can make a 12-month volunteer

commitment, we’d love you to join

our team in King, Pierce or Kitsap

counties. Hospice volunteers

generally work an average of one

to four hours a week. special

training and ongoing education is

provided.

there are many ways you can

volunteer:■ sit with someone who could

use some company■ listen to life stories■ Play card games, do crossword

puzzles or read■ Give a caregiver much-needed time

away to rest or run errands ■ make monthly calls to our patients;

and more

Join our team today! For more information call (253) 534-7000 or visit CHIfranciscan.org/hospice

CHI Franciscan News

Vaccinate for health!Washington state saw 219 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) this year. of all

infants hospitalized 80% were three months or younger. Adult immunization with

the Tdap vaccine is the most effective way to stop the spread of this serious disease.

The CDC reported the largest number of measles cases in the u.S. since 1994:

288 cases this year. Most cases are imported by unvaccinated travelers. Before

the U.S. had the vaccine, 400-500 children died each year. Currently 15% of

measles patients require hospitalization.

Influenza, commonly called “flu,” can kill you, hospitalize you or simply ruin

two weeks of your life with symptoms like fevers, body aches and a severely sore

throat. Visit CHIFranciscan.org/FLU to find a clinic offering flu shots near you.

Vaccinations are important! Help you, your family and your communities’

most vulnerable stay healthy. Visit FranciscanDoctors.org to find a primary

care provider and get immunized.


Regional Hospital joins CHI Franciscan HealthWhen patients in critical care have stabilized, but still require acute hospitalization over an extended time, they are sometimes transferred to a long term acute care facility (lTAC). Regional Hospital has been the premier lTAC facility in the five-state region since it opened in 1994, providing specialized care including programs for ventilator weaning and complex medical management.

Regional Hospital, located in Tukwila, will move to Highline Medical Center this fall. Relocating at Highline will benefit patients and their families through closer collaboration with specialists and quicker and easier access to needed services. The new Highline location also offers larger, private rooms with more services on site for family and friends.

For more information about this specialized care, please visit regionalhospital.org.

Paul Lester, MD, earns Healer with a Heart AwardPaul lester, Md, a distin-guished member of the CHI Franciscan Inpatient Team at St. Clare Hospital was named the 2013 Healer with Heart. The annual award recognizes one CHI Franciscan Health or Franciscan Medical Group physician or advanced practice clinician for exceptional performance and behaviors that exemplify our mission and values. The winner is chosen from quarterly Gold Star award winners. Colleagues, staff and patients nominate physicians and providers.

dr. lester’s co-workers at St. Clare had great praise for the way he collaborates with staff and works with patients.

“He leads by example and gently mentors his peers. His patients always remember him because he sits at their bedside and takes the time to listen to what’s important to them,” said Amanda Mackey, Rn. “The nursing staff secretly calls him ‘dr. dad’ because he always makes them feel cared for and safe.”

New chapel at St. Clare creates peaceful space for community

St. Clare Hospital opened its new chapel this

summer to patients, their families and the

public. formerly housed in a tiny office space,

the new 600-square-foot chapel can seat 15

people, and features a stained glass window

wall that looks out to lush, new landscaping.

“This new chapel is so meaningful to all

of us. The design is special because it truly

reflects St. Clare and her work in caring

for the underserved,” said Kathy Bressler,

President, St. Clare Hospital. “As a part of

a healthy body, mind, and spirit, it’s important that we have this special

space for our staff, physicians, patients and family members to retreat for

some quiet reflection time.”

The new chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for prayer,

worship, meditation and reflection by people of all faiths.


AbouT onE In EIGHT WoMEn WIll bATTlE bREAST CAnCER. but many more lives are affected. loved ones also share in this difficult, life-changing experience. And the caring support they offer during this journey can make all the difference.

Just ask Puyallup resident Maggie Eastman and her family. She felt a lump in her breast during a self-exam on her birthday. There was no family history of cancer, and at age 32 she thought she was too young for some-thing as serious as breast cancer. When two mammo-grams and two ultrasounds came back as inconclusive, it was time for the next step. Her family gathered around her as she continued to search for answers.

Family supportMaggie was referred to lynne P. Clark, Md, FACS, a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer at Franciscan Surgical Associates in Tacoma for evaluation. At her initial appointment dr. Clark felt a biopsy should be done even though the

mammograms and ultrasounds were inconclusive. The biopsy was done immediately in her office. When the results were in, breast cancer was confirmed.

Maggie’s parents, her brother and her sister partici-pated in her treatment from the beginning. “I’m very lucky to have a wonderful support system,” she said. “My family was in the room when my doctor told me I would have to have a mastectomy. To have them there, willing to hear the details without shying away, was enormously helpful.”

Maggie’s dad, Rick, was at every appointment. “From our perspective as parents and caregivers, dr. Clark is an amazing lady. Her capacity for compassion, and at the same time getting right to the point, is pretty amazing. She can put you at ease and makes sure you understand both the seriousness and scope of what’s going on.”

dr. Clark’s entire staff helped make the difficult experience as bearable as possible by consistently demonstrating their dedication to Maggie’s well-being. “The nurses connected with Maggie on a level you can only hope for,” said Rick. “It was obvious they cared about her.”

Better caredr. Clark’s approach to communication meets you right where you are. “I feel it is important to treat patients as individuals and respect them for their journey and what they are going through,” said dr. Clark. “This journey is too important, and many times life-changing, to put a rush job on an appointment. I feel there is a need to take the time necessary to help my patients understand what is happening in their body and how we can best treat it.”

Maggie will forever be grateful for the relationships that she developed with dr. Clark her nurses and staff. “I didn’t realize it at the time, but I have since talked with people who have gone through cancer treatments at other hospitals and they have been amazed at the level of compassion I’ve been shown – in addition to the great care I’ve received.”

at CHI Franciscan, we’re in it togetherAfter a cancer diagnosis, there is a lot of information to take in and decisions to be made. That’s why the experts at Franciscan Cancer Center are here to provide you with clear information and to address any concerns. our area’s leading team of doctors, nurses and staff coordinate care to make sure everyone is on the same page. This means that starting from the moment we first see you and all the way through your treatment program, you can expect high-quality, compassionate care.

Lynne P. Clark, MD, FACS

BEatING BrEast CaNCEr surrouNdEd By lovE, suPPort aNd toP-NotCH CarE

With you all the way

Puyallup resident Maggie Eastman relied on her mom and dad’s

enduring love and support throughout her battle with breast

cancer — a battle she won.


We are with you all the wayIf you have questions about breast cancer treatments, contact Franciscan surgical associates at (253) 752-8882 or CHIfranciscan.org/cancer.


Could you HAvE CAnCER And noT KnoW IT? For men, it’s common for early stage prostate cancer to progress without symptoms. This makes the disease more likely to advance before you know something is wrong. Fortunately, prostate cancer screenings can lead to earlier detection at a more treatable stage.

The PSA blood test and digital rectal exam (dRE) are two screening tools used at Franciscan to check for red flags that could indicate cancer. If either of these screenings produces suspicious results the next step is an ultrasound-guided biopsy said dean Mastras, Md, radiation oncologist at Tacoma Radiation oncology. your age, race and family medical

history are some of the factors that determine when you should begin discussing screening options with your doctor. Typi-cally screening begins between the ages of 40 to 50.

the power of screeningolympia resident George Madsen can attest to the importance of screening. In december 2013 his doctor found a lump during his annual physical which included a dRE. A biopsy subsequently revealed prostate cancer. “It was eye-opening,” George said. “It put my own mortality front and center.”

Winning the battle togetherCHI FraNCIsCaN oFFErs sCrEENING aNd HIGH-tECH CarE to HElP mEN BEat ProstatE CaNCEr

Dean Mastras, MD

researching optionsThe initial step of trying to figure out what comes next after diagnosis is one of the hardest, said dr. Mastras. In cases where treatment is necessary, every man has choices. but which choice is best for you?

There is a lot of information to consider and sometimes the abundance of data can be overwhelming, dr. Mastras acknowledged. For George, researching every option to the extent possible was important, but it became frustrating as he frequently encountered biased informa-tion. After traveling to various specialists and reading a lot of research on his own, his pursuit for information led him to dr. Mastras.

during a three-hour consultation dr. Mastras shared well-graphed, long-term data with George that compared research looking at men of similar age and stage and grade of disease. “I try to stay away from biases. Falling back on the data and outcomes is the best way to consult patients,” dr. Mastras said. George appreciated his approach. His concerns about side effects and the possibility that the cancer would return after his treatment ended were addressed by dr. Mastras in a factual, compassionate manner.

“dr. Mastras comes across as very human, very down to earth, and has a great sense of humor. I appreciate that. It is already a tough enough situation coming to grips with the ‘C’ word,” said George. “dr. Mastras put me at ease.”

Cancer care is provided by CHI Franciscan and a network of expert partners including: Tacoma Radiation oncology, virginia Mason, northwest Medical Specialties, TRA Medical Imaging, and the Puget Sound Institute of Pathology.


another concern for men: testicular cancer

Prostate cancer isn’t the only “manly

cancer” that men should be concerned

about. While a man’s chance of being

diagnosed with testicular cancer is low

— only about 1 in 270 develops the

disease. But when testicular cancer does

occur, it tends to strike in younger men.

While this disease can affect males of all

ages, about half of all men diagnosed

with testicular cancer are between ages

20 and 34.

performing a self-exam can help lead

to early detection of testicular cancer

— often a lump is the first sign, although

swelling, breast tenderness and early

puberty are also possible symptoms.

During or immediately after a shower

is the best time to perform a self-exam

because the skin of the scrotum is

relaxed. Check one testicle at a time by

rolling it between your fingers, looking

and feeling for lumps or any changes in

size, shape or feel of the testicles.

Testicular cancer can typically be

treated successfully. Talk with your

doctor if you find a suspicious lump

or other concern.

If you need to fight the battle, let us help you win. Contact Franciscan Cancer Center at 1-888-825-3227 or visit CHIfranciscan.org.

Olympia resident George Madsen teamed up with CHI Franciscan Health to beat prostate cancer.


University Place resident Jeff Bonnell is back to hiking thanks to great care at Franciscan Heart Center.


Want to learn more about minimally invasive heart surgery?Call us at (253) 426-6700 or visit FranciscanHeart.org/small.

Back on the trail

unIvERSITy PlACE RESIdEnT And AvId HIKER Jeff bonnell had been living with a leaky heart valve for over a decade. but, when climbing the football stadium bleachers left him very short of breath, he knew something wasn’t right.

After attending one of CHI Franciscan Health’s heart health talks, Jeff got a thumbs-up from his cardiologist to seek care with one of the north-west’s most skilled heart surgeons, Craig Hampton, Md, with Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph.

dr. Hampton confirmed Jeff needed his mitral valve repaired. “I was ecstatic to find out I was a candidate for minimally invasive heart surgery,” said Jeff.

Minimally invasive heart surgery offers major benefits over traditional open heart surgery, including a smaller incision, and often less blood loss and a faster recovery.

on the day of the surgery, Jeff, who works as a nurse educator, saw former students he had actually trained standing by. now they were ready to take care of him. “Everyone was fantastic,” he said. “They made a real effort to make sure I was informed about everything going on.”

successful surgerydr. Hampton performed the procedure at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, not far from Jeff’s home. The surgery left a small, four-inch incision between his right ribs. Within a day, the nursing team had him attempt to stand and supported his efforts to get moving again. Three days later, he went home.

Craig Hampton, MD

mINImally INvasIvE HEart surGEry, tEam aPProaCH HElP loCal HIKEr rECovEr FastEr

As part of his recovery, Jeff attended CHI Franciscan’s cardiac rehabilitation program at St. Joseph. Three times a week, nursing staff and physiotherapists showed him how to safely exercise again to strengthen his heart and rebuild his stamina.

Staying active was an important goal for Jeff. Thanks to his work with CHI Franciscan staff, he’s been able to trek to Paradise lodge on Mt. Rainier and enjoyed a hike in Alaska over the summer.

“Franciscan got me on the mountain again,” Jeff said. “I have never felt better!”

making heart surgery easier for youJeff is just one of many who can benefit from minimally invasive heart surgery, according to dr. Hampton. “Any time a small incision is made, it’s better for the patient,” he said. “There’s less stress, less trauma and potentially a safer, faster recovery.”

CHI Franciscan offers a wide variety of high-tech, minimally invasive heart procedures, including: ■ Mitral valve repair and replacement ■ Aortic valve replacement ■ Cardiac arrhythmia surgery ■ Coronary artery bypass graft (bypass surgery)

“We offer the most advanced, state-of-the-art heart surgery from some of the northwest’s most skilled heart surgeons, each with different specialties and expertise,” said dr. Hampton.

In fact, our surgeons perform more minimally invasive heart procedures than any other heart surgeons in the South Puget Sound. We know being told you need heart surgery can be overwhelming, but with CHI Franciscan, you’re in good hands.


WHEn bARRy AllEn dECIdEd To CHAnGE HIS lIFE with weight loss surgery, he knew who would support him along the way: his wife, Wynetta.

barry weighed 331 pounds, and a previous spinal injury prevented him from exercising. He had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was on the borderline of having type 2 diabetes. So he turned to the Franciscan Center for Weight Management for help. He met with Troy Houseworth, Md, FACS, who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at the center. Together, they decided that the vertical sleeve gastrectomy was barry’s best choice.

“one of the benefits of vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a quicker recovery time,” said dr. Houseworth.

barry had the surgery in January 2013 and lost more than 115 pounds over the next several months. Wynetta was his steadfast support.

barry’s experience was so positive, it prompted Wynetta to see how weight loss surgery might help better her health. She was a good candidate and had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in May 2013, just months after her husband. She has lost 85 pounds so far and continues to work toward her goal weight. “It takes support, diet and exer-cise to maintain,” said Wynetta. “It’s not just a quick fix. It’s a lifestyle change with a jump start.”

“We had the surgeries close together so we could learn from and support

Two is better than oneCouPlE FINds WINNING WEIGHt loss PlaN WItH FraNCIsCaN CENtEr For WEIGHt maNaGEmENt

each other,” said barry. “The first month is always the hardest. I’d tell her that it would be oK and she could do it.”

your weight loss surgery planWeight loss surgery should be individu-alized based on a person’s health issues and weight loss goals. If you are interested in surgery, the first step is to attend one of our bariatric seminars to learn about your options, dr. House-worth said. The next step is to schedule a consultation with our team where we will review the appropriate treatment options and requirements.

“Through a physical, psychological and lifestyle evaluation, the center will help you determine your best choice

for long-term success,” said bariatric surgeon Haroon P. Anwar, Md.

When you work with our center, you’ll be in great hands. Franciscan Center for Weight Management, based at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, was designated a bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and bariatric Surgery in december 2006. The designation recognizes the center’s experience and favorable outcomes in weight loss surgery.

More than 2,000 surgical weight loss procedures have been performed at St. Francis Hospital over the past 10 years. The surgeons perform the most robotic-assisted surgeries in the state.

Troy Houseworth, MD Haroon P. Anwar, MD

Attend a free weight loss seminar today! Visit CHIfranciscan.org/weightloss.

Barry and Wynetta had weight loss surgery just months apart. Together, they’ve lost a total of about 200 pounds!


CLASSES

Fitting Food Into Your Fight Against CancerDesigned for cancer patients in active treatment

and their caregiver or support person. Topics

include: anti-inflammatory foods to aid recovery

and healing, coping with common treatment-

related side effects and nutrition resources.

Instructor Nancy Steedman, RD, CD, CSO, is a

certified specialist in oncology nutrition. Call

(253) 426-4428 to register. FREE!» Third Tuesday of every month; 3–4 p.m.;

TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical Center, Ground

Floor Oncology Conference Room, 1717 S. J Street

» Fourth Thursday of every month; 10–11 a.m.;

GIG HARBOR, Jane Thompson Russell Cancer

Care Center classroom, St. Anthony Hospital,

11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW

Pump Up Your KnowledgeThis class is for those on insulin pump therapies

or those considering insulin pumps. Please call

Franciscan Diabetes at (253) 426-6753 for

information about registration.

» Classes offered Tuesdays, May 27, July 22,

Sept. 23, Nov. 25; 6–7:30 p.m.; TACOMA,

See something you like? Mark your calendar! CHI Franciscan Health offers these upcoming events and resources to help promote healing of mind, body and spirit.

Fall 2014

For Your

St. Joseph Medical Center, Lagerquist A,

1717 S. J Street

Living Better with Kidney DiseaseFranciscan Nephrology Services offers a three-hour

FREE quarterly class to help people with kidney

disease better understand their condition, learn

ways to help preserve kidney function and live

better. This class is taught by a registered nurse,

registered dietitian and social worker who all have

experience in kidney disease and dialysis needs.

Visit CHIfranciscan.org/classes or call

1-888-825-3227 to register. FREE!» Wed., Nov. 5; TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical

Center, 1717 S. J Street

Living Successfully with Heart Failure CourseFranciscan Heart Center now offers a free,

four-week course to help you live successfully with

heart failure. Led by healthcare experts, information

presented includes understanding heart failure,

nutrition, medication and exercise/activity. This

class welcomes patients and families of those living

with heart failure and newly diagnosed patients.

Additionally, the course is designed to help

transition participants joining CHI Franciscan’s

Cardiac Rehabilitation program. FREE! Valet Parking

is available in the Emergency Department parking

lot, off 19th St. and J St. Registration is required: go

to CHIfranciscan.org/classes or call 1-888-825-3227.

» Mondays (fifth Monday of the month excluded);

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical

Center’s Franciscan Heart Center Patient

Education Room, 1717 S. J Street

Heart-Healthy Eating Class SeriesThis four-week series is taught by a registered

dietitian and focuses on living a healthier lifestyle

by changing habits and following a nutritious,

low-fat eating plan. Classes cover meal planning,

shopping, reading labels, dining out, goal setting,

staying on track and much more. FREE! Call 1-888-825-3227 to register.

» Wednesdays (excluding the 5th Wednesday

of the month); 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; TACOMA,

St. Joseph Medical Center, 1717 S. J Street

WEight LoSS

Weight Loss Surgery — Learn the FactsFREE seminar about your surgical options at the

Franciscan Center for Weight Management, a

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Registration

is required. Call 1-888-825-3227 or go to

FranciscanWeightloss.org.

» FEDERAL WAY, Franciscan Center for Weight

Management, 34509 Ninth Ave. S, Suite 203B

Weight Loss Surgery Support GroupsWhether you’re contemplating surgical weight loss or

have already had surgery, we have a support group to

meet your needs. Support group attendance is free

and confidential. No need to register!

» LAKEWOOD, Third Monday of the Month,

6:30–7:30 p.m., St. Clare Hospital Resource

Center, 4908 112th St. SW

» FEDERAL WAY, Second Tuesday of the Month,

1–2 p.m., St. Francis Hospital Medical Office

Building, 34509 Ninth Ave. S


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Palpitations, Pains and Prevention — Learn More, Worry Less!Ever had a flip-flop feeling in your chest? Worried

about that arm pain? Want information to prevent

heart disease? Join us to learn more about your heart

and set your mind at ease. Cardiologist Francisco

Yuvienco, MD will explore the basic anatomy of your

heart, common heart problems and explain what

you can do to reduce risk factors and better manage

your heart health. Visit CHIfranciscan.org/classes or

call 1-888-825-3227 to register. FREE!» Wed., Oct. 22; 6-7:30 p.m.; LAKEWOOD,

St. Clare Hospital, 11315 Bridgeport Way S.W.,

St. Clare Conference Room A & B

Walk Away From Heart Disease — Take Control of Your Lifestyle!Heart disease may be America’s number one

cause of death, but it’s also the most preventable.

CHI Franciscan Cardiologist Hamid Roodneshin,

MD, is passionate about the preventive measures

you can take to increase your ticker’s stamina and

longevity. Even if you have heart disease, Dr. Rood-

neshin will give you ways to help reduce your risks

and increase your capacity to enjoy life! Please visit

CHIfranciscan.org/classes or call 1-888-825-3227

to register. FREE!» Tues., Nov. 4; 6-7:30 p.m.; AUBURN, The

Rainier Room at the Truitt Building, 102 West

Main Street

EvEntS

Bras for a CauseJoin us for an uplifting evening of creativity,

sisterhood and fundraising to support breast

cancer screening for underserved women on the

plateau. View artfully decorated bras, vote for your

favorite and enjoy appetizers and libations. If you

are a community member, a cancer survivor or

caregiver, a mother, sister, grandmother or friend

who is interested, join us for this evening of fun!

Catered by St. Elizabeth’s Cornerstone Café.

Cost: $15 pre-registration/$20 at the door. Tickets

available online at CHIfranciscan.org/events or

by calling 1-888-825-3227.

» Thurs., Oct. 16; 6-8 p.m.; ENUMCLAW,

St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1455 Battersby Ave.

Susan G. Komen Puget Sound — Lunch for the Cure®As the presenting sponsor, CHI Franciscan joins

the fight against cancer at this annual luncheon

honoring cancer survivors, celebrating new

developments in cancer treatments, and our

commitment to finding a cure. If you’re interested

in being a table captain, please contact Sarah

Breece by phone at (206) 633-0303, ext. 102 or

[email protected]

» Thurs., Oct. 9; 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; TACOMA,

Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion,

1320 Broadway Plaza

Movember on the PlateauMen (and the women who care about them) are

invited to an evening of food, fun, a poker run,

and even a craft beer brewed and labeled just

for Movember on the Plateau, courtesy of The

Mint and Cole Street Brewery. Come see who’s

mastered the mustache in support of men’s

health! Attendees must be 21 years of age. Cost:

$10 pre-registration/$15 at the door. To register,

please call 1-888-825-3227 or visit us online at

CHIfranciscan.org/MovemberonthePlateau.

» Tues., Nov. 18; 6 p.m.; ENUMCLAW,

St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1455 Battersby Ave.

Roll the Dice for Breast CareJoin us for an evening of fun, prizes, appetizers

and libation, Bunco and more! Proceeds help

ensure uninsured or underinsured women receive

breast care and screening mammography. Cost:

$22 per person. Register at CHIfranciscan.org/

WomensCare or call 1-888-825-3227.

» Thurs., Oct. 23; 6:30 p.m.; FEDERAL WAY,

Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club,

3583 SW 320th Street.


FAmiLy EduCAtion

For more information about tours or family

education classes and to register, please call

1-888-825-3227 (available 24/7) or visit

FHShealth.org/familyeducation.

Especially YoursA personalized three-hour private childbirth

education course for the expectant mother and her

companion. Arrange the date, time and location

which best suits your schedule and personally

select class content. A private tour of the Franciscan

Family Birth Center is an option. $200/couple.

Family Birth Center Tour Free tour of a Family Birth Center. For parents-to-be

who are considering or delivering at a CHI

Franciscan hospital. Tour the Franciscan birth center

of your choice and learn how to make the most of

your hospital stay. FREE!

Childbirth PreparationFour Franciscan hospitals offer childbirth prepara-

tion classes. Topics include pregnancy comfort

measures, labor and birth including variations

and interventions, and postpartum.

All classes include a tour of the family birth

center. $125/couple or free with Provider One/

DSHS card.

Teen Childbirth PreparationPregnancy preparation specifically addressing the

unique needs of young people 19 and under.

$60/couple or free with Provider One/DSHS card.

Breastfeeding PreparationCovers basic breastfeeding initiation tips and

accessing postpartum lactation resources. $50/

couple.

Newborn PreparationThis one time class includes topics such as

postpartum care of mom and baby, hints for

adjusting to new roles, basic newborn care and

resources. $50/couple.

Safe SitterBabysitting training for adolescents. Discusses topics

such as how to handle emergencies. $75/person.

CPR and Infant SafetyLearn basic life-saving skills for infants and children

and ways to childproof your home. $60/person;

$90/couple.

Balance After Birth Postpartum Support GroupsIn collaboration with Postpartum Support Interna-

tional, these drop-in support groups are a welcom-

ing, non-judgmental space for new parents to

discuss emotional changes and challenges. FREE!

Support groupS

Diabetes Support GroupsLearn and find encouragement and support from

others coping with diabetes. Call Franciscan’s Diabetes

Services at (253) 426-6753 for more information.

» Second Tuesday of the month; 5:30–6:30 p.m.;

GIG HARBOR, St. Anthony Hospital, Confer-

ence Room A, 11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW

» Third Wednesday of each month, Noon–1 p.m.;

FEDERAL WAY, St. Francis Medical Office

Building, 34509 9th Ave. S

» Fourth Monday of each month, Noon–1 p.m.;

TACOMA, St. Joseph Medical Center, Dining

Rooms 1 & 2, Ground Floor, 1717 S. J St.

Franciscan Hospice Grief Support GroupsCall (253) 534-7000 for more information.

Cancer Support GroupsLook Good, Feel Better — Dedicated to

female cancer survivors, this 2 ½ hour class helps

with make-up, head scarves and other appearance

tips during cancer treatment. FREE! Call 1-800-227-2345 to register.

» First Friday of the month; 1–3:30 p.m.;

GIG HARBOR, Jane Thompson Russell

Cancer Care Center.

Yoga for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers — Open to anyone touched

by cancer as a patient, survivor or caregiver. No

yoga experience necessary. No registration

ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER1717 S. J St

Tacoma • 253-426-4101

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL34515 Ninth ave S

Federal Way • 253-944-8100

ST. CLARE HOSPITAL11315 Bridgeport Way S.W. Lakewood • 253-985-1711

ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL1455 Battersby ave

Enumclaw • 360-802-8800

ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL11567 Canterwood Blvd N.W. Gig Harbor • 253-530-2000

Most programs and classes are free, but many require registration. For more information, call the number listed.

CHI Franciscan Health is on Facebook, youtube and twitter! ›› search for “Franciscan Health.”

necessary. FREE! » Second and fourth Wednesday of the month;

5–6 p.m.; GIG HARBOR; Jane Thompson

Russell Cancer Care Center


1717 South J StreetTacoma, Wa 98405

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sayhi to your flu season suit of armor.

Your flu shot is waiting at a Prompt Care clinic near you. No appointment needed. Find us in:

– Bonney Lake – Gig Harbor – Puyallup/Canyon Road – West Seattle

For hours, call 1 (888) 825-3227 or visit CHIfranciscan.org/flu.

CHI franciscan Health is a team of more

than 12,000 doctors, nurses and staff

who provide expert and exceptional

caring to patients from West Seattle to

Tacoma, and Bremerton to enumclaw.

This publication is one of many ways

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