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MAY / JUNE 2023KEEPING PHYSICIANS ABREAST OF THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION AT DIGNITY HEALTH – GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTERMedical DialogueAPRIL 2024.Celebrating State-of-the-Art Cath LabGlendale Memorial Hospital is celebrating the successful completion of our state-of-the-art Catheterization Lab. By investing in the latest technology, we’ve equipped the newly renovated Cath Lab with Phillips Technology and enhanced imaging displayed on a -inch screen. This technology is complemented by the area’s most experienced team of cardiologists and neuro experts who provide the most precise treatments for our cardiac and neurological patients. What’s more, this expansion allows us to accommodate a higher volume of patients, reducing wait times and ensuring timely access to life-saving interventions.Vicken Zeitjian, MD; Wled Wazni, MD; Haig Lafian, MD; Tigran Khatchatryan, MD; Onkarjit Marwah, MD; Jill Welton, Hospital President; Raed Bargout, MD; John Mckenzie, MD; Sanjay Sharma, MD; and Robert Marquez, Director of Cath Lab (l-r)Michelle Galanti, Director, Cardiology, Tamar Botros SPT, and Jeremy Chin, MD (l-r)Raed Bargout, MD, Medical Director, Cardiovascular ServicesOnkarjit S. Marwah, MDVigen Khojayan, MD, Chief of Staff William Huang, MD, and Ziad SayedAhmad, MD (l-r)Edward Samourjian, MD, and Amir Solhpour, MD (l-r)
Welcome New Physicians to the Glendale Memorial Hospital FamilyGynecology/OncologyLeah Marsh, MDHematology/OncologyMiguel Quirch, MDPerinatologyInessa Dombrovsky, DOAaron Epstein, MDTeleradiologyReza Amerinasab, MDFrank Hebroni, MDTop CDI Query Response Achievers High physician response rates help accurately reect patient severity of illness and intensity of service. We thank the following physicians for their diligence and commitment to Glendale Memorial Hospital. Criteria for Top Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Query Response Achievers: Only physicians with three or more queries and an answer rate of – are included. Below are the top achievers for December and January . Congratulations on a job well done!Zulqar Ahmed, MDNarine Arutyounian, MDArgin Baghramian, MDSameer Bajaj, MDDuc Bui, MDDennis Chang, DO Anna Galfaian, MDElizabeth Grigoryan, MDKrikor Kalindjian, MDVigen Khojayan, MDHong Seok Lee, MDJames Lee, MDMoses Lee, DOWilson Liu, MDArazin Minasian, MD Baminihannadige Peiris, MDRandall Roberts, MDHelen Rostamloo, MDFerdinant Saran, MDLusine Simonyants, MDErik Sitker, MDTeresa Swida, DOLim Taw, MDTigran Tiraturyan, MDNarbeh Tovmassian, MDKenneth Wys, MDAntonio Zamorano, DO In MemoriamGlendale Memorial Hospital’s Administration, Sta and Physicians were saddened by the recent passing of two highly respected Chiefs of Sta: Joel Adams, MD, and Dario Perez, MD.Joel Adams, MDApril , – February , During the Vietnam War, Joel Adams, MD, served as a Major in the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and was awarded the “Commendation of Merit” Award. He was appointed to Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Medical Sta in where he specialized in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, and Critical Care. He also served on the Board of Directors, chaired numerous departments and became Chief of Sta in . Dario Perez, MDMay , – January , After immigrating to the United States from Colombia, Dario Perez, MD, carved a respected path as a general surgeon in Glendale where he was privileged to serve patients in the Armenian community. He joined the Glendale Memorial Hospital Medical Sta in where he became a Member of the Board of Directors and held several leadership roles, including Chief of Sta. In , he was appointed to the hospital’s Honorary Sta. 2 Glendale Memorial Medical Dialogue
Identifying Victims of Human Tracking Human tracking is a global issue. Although this crime crosses all age, economic, cultural, gender, sexual orientation, racial, and social lines, trackers often target persons in situations of vulnerability. We must refrain from passing judgment and oer compassion and help to persons in need. We want to remind physicians how you can help: • Know the signs • Know the steps • Know the resourcesThe CommonSpirit Human Tracking Response Program equips our physicians, advanced practice providers and sta to identify patients who may be vulnerable to human tracking. The program recently rolled out a Google Site that shares information about victim response eorts, resources and more. Visit tinyurl.com/HTGoogleSite (Please note: this site can only be accessed from a CommonSpirit Health computer.)Supporting Domestic Violence VictimsIn , Assembly Bill AB was passed in California. This bill requires that victims of domestic violence have access to forensic examinations, free of charge, by Local Sexual Assault Response Teams SART, Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner SAFE teams, and other qualied examiners. If you believe a patient is a victim of any type of abuse, neglect, or violence, including, but not limited to, domestic violence / intimate partner violence, then refer to your facility’s Abuse, Neglect, and Violence procedure. This includes facilitating referrals for patients to local SART teams, SAFE teams, or other qualied examiners for a forensic examination, as appropriate. Resource adapted from materials developed by Catholic Health Initiatives.The American Hospital Association created this list of potential red flags and indicators that physicians may see in a patient who may be a victim of human tracking.Glendale Memorial Medical Dialogue 3
Physicians in the NewsWe’d like to thank and recognize the following physician who was recently featured in the local media.Raed Bargout, MD, Chief of Cardiology, was featured on ABC Channel 7 News in a story about the hospital’s th Annual “King and Queen of Hearts” event, which celebrated former heart patients who worked to improve their cardiovascular health at the Cardiac Rehab Center.CALL FOR ARTICLES: We encourage members of the Glendale Memorial Hospital staff to submit information or articles for publication. We welcome your input! Email: tracie.cheesemangipson@commonspirit.org EDITORIAL TEAMWilliam Wang, MD, CMO Medical Editorial AdvisorDeborah Connors-Moore Director, Medical Staff ServicesChristina ZicklinEditorial DirectorTracie GipsonEditor.Charity Golf ClassicPlease join the Glendale Memorial Health Foundation for our annual Charity Golf Classic this June. Your participation either as a player or a sponsor will show your support for our hospital and the patients we serve. Proceeds from this year’s golf classic will play a crucial role in raising funds necessary to purchase much needed capital equipment. Charity Golf ClassicFriday, June 7, 2024DeBell Golf Club in Burbank, CABreakfast, rae tickets, mulligans and drink tickets will be available at check-in. This year there will be a a.m. shotgun start and the format will once again be scramble/best ball. Stick around after the action packed tournament for the reception, awards dinner and rae drawing in the DeBell clubhouse and restaurant.Click or scan the QR code, or visit supportglendale.org to register or sponsor this special and worthy cause. 50-Plus Lecture Opportunity Glendale Memorial Hospital helps the community live a healthy lifestyle through our free -Plus program. The program oers a senior lunch/lecture series, which are held in the John Stauer Auditorium at Glendale Memorial Hospital. If you would like to give back to the community by presenting a senior educational lecture, please contact Pamela Flores by phone - or email pamela.ores@commonspirit.org. Please note, dates are reserved on a rst-come, rst-serve basis. Also, lectures are limited to one per calendar year per physician.4 Glendale Memorial Medical DialogueHow to Respond to Media RequestsOur Public Relations team helps to ensure all media and social media mentions reflect our hospital’s mission, vision, and values. If you are contacted by the media to speak on behalf of Glendale Memorial Hospital, please be sure to first contact Christina Zicklin, External Communications Director, at 310.922.8522 to discuss the request. All media requests involving Dignity Health SoCal hospitals must first be approved by Christina Zicklin and Administration. Thank you.