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Message 1St. Bernardine Medical CenterMedical DialogueWINTER 2025KEEPING PHYSICIANS ABREAST OF THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION ATDIGNITY HEALTH – ST. BERNARDINE MEDICAL CENTEREnd-of-Year Celebration & Physician Awards Thank you to all of our physicians who attended Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center’s Holiday Party this past December. The event, which was jointly hosted by the Medical Staff and Hospital Administration, was held at the historic Mitten Building in Redlands. In addition to delicious food, sparkling beverages, and festive camaraderie, the evening’s entertainment featured The Killer Dueling Pianos, which kept the party on its feet. (Above, l-r) Front Row: Charlie Abraham,MD, CMO; Kurt Weinmeister, COO; DougKleam, President & CEO; Jack Chou (Anita Chou’s husband); and Dan Murphy, VP, Foundation. Back Row: Erika Abraham (Charlie Abraham’s wife); Sara Weimeister (Kurt Weinmeister’s wife); Andrea Barton,Director, HR; Anita Chou, CFO; Cindy Bean,Director, Patient Experience; and ColleenMurphy (Dan Murphy’s wife).(Above, l-r) Bryan L. Sowell, MD (2nd from left), with spouse; Myra L. Aguirre-Carlos, MD, with spouse; and Donna R. Thompson, MD,with spouse.Dr. Bistolfi Amaral HonoredThe event was a great opportunity to honor our physicians and staff for their contributions to our hospital. Dr. Valentina C. Bistolfi Amaral was recognized for her commitment to quality patient care as she was awarded both the Physician Champion of Quality Award and the Physician of the Year Award. This is the first year that a physician won both awards, which speaks to her peers’ respect for the care she provides. Dr. Amaral has been a member of the SBMC Medical Staff since July 2020 and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. She obtained her medical degree at Universidad Federal Do Parana in Brazil, and received her training at St. Agnes Healthcare and the Cleveland Clinic. She’s cared for patients in the emergency room, critical care, and is currently the Medical Director of the Intensivist Program at SBMC. Congratulations to Dr. Amaral for receiving these prestigious honors from her peers. E. Allen Alejandro, MD, and Godofreda B. Sumalangcay, MDPhotos by Michael J. Elderman

Welcome New Physicians to the St. Bernardine Medical Center Family AnesthesiologyKashif Hira, DOCritical Care MedicineTarik A. Ngab, MDDiagnostic RadiologyChristopher M. John, DOElectrophysiologyRod Partow-Navid, MDEmergency MedicineJonathan N. Tom, DOHematologyNgan Nguyen, DOInternal Medicine/HospitalistFarhad A. Hashmi, MDMedical OncologyMuhammad Muslim, MDNeonatal/Perinatal MedicineZoltan Zentay, MDPediatric CardiologyRazleen K. Brar, MDTele-PsychiatryChad A. Hooten, MDTele-RadiologyEvan J. Johnson, MDAlan S. Muraki, MDHuma Quesreshi, MDMelissa L. Stone, MDSyed S. Zamir, MDVascular SurgeryKeith J. Glover, MDSamuel Lee, MDSamuel Schwartz, MDMEDICAL STAFF OFFICE CORNERWelcome New Fellows 2025-2028 St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) proudly serves as the primary training site for the University of California, Riverside (UCR) fellowship programs.Beginning July 1, 2025, SBMC will host four critical care fellows, four cardiology fellows, and three gastroenterology fellows. As they embark on their training journeys, these fellows will benefit from an array of mentorship opportunities and hands-on experiences that SBMC is committed to providing.With a focus on clinical excellence and patient-centered care, the integration of these new fellows into the SBMC team marks an important step forward in enhancing the quality of healthcare services offered. The entire institution is eager to support their growth and development, ensuring that they receive the guidance necessary to succeed in their respective fields. The future looks promising as UCR and SBMC continue to foster the next generation of skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to making impactful contributions to medicine.Darshi DesaiNnedindu AsogwaFatemeh Adabifirouzjaei Manraj SekhonUniv. of Miami/Jackson HealthUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterWelcome!Cardiology Fellows 2025-2028UC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterDarshi DesaiNnedindu AsogwaFatemeh Adabifirouzjaei Manraj SekhonUniv. of Miami/Jackson HealthUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterWelcome!Cardiology Fellows 2025-2028UC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterDarshi DesaiNnedindu AsogwaFatemeh Adabifirouzjaei Manraj SekhonUniv. of Miami/Jackson HealthUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterWelcome!Cardiology Fellows 2025-2028UC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterDarshi DesaiNnedindu AsogwaFatemeh Adabifirouzjaei Manraj SekhonUniv. of Miami/Jackson HealthUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterWelcome!Cardiology Fellows 2025-2028UC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterUC Riverside School of Medicine -St. Bernardine Medical CenterCardiology Fellows Critical Care Medicine Fellows Gastroenterology FellowsFatemeh AdabifirouzjaeiDaniela Aguirre VegaKhaled Al-SmadiDarshi Desai ThucAn Bui Joshua MartinNnedindu Asogwa Samantha Limvalencia Tanya MaganaManraj Sekhon Maninderpaul Sidhu2 Medical Dialogue Winter 2025

3St. Bernardine Medical CenterBringing Cheer to Local FamiliesThis past December, St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) hosted its 2nd Annual Holiday Toy and Diaper Distribution event in partnership with the San Bernardino Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Local San Bernardino families received hundreds of diapers and toys, in addition to being treated to an evening of holiday cheer featuring Santa and Ms. Claus, holiday treats and other special giveaways.You’re Invited!Join the Dignity Health Foundation - Inland Empire by becoming a sponsor of the Annual Charity Golf Classic. 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.Annual Charity Golf ClassicFriday, May 16 Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet CanyonShotgun Start 9:30am Single Golfer $375 Foursome $1,500Scan QR code to register online for the Golf Classic 2025For more information on sponsorship levels, visit supportsanbernardino.orgMay 16, 2025OCAUTI &CLABSIZero CAUTIs and CLABSIsThanks to our incredible teams’ diligence at St. Bernardine Medical Center, we spread kindness, not germs. This past fall, 5 North proudly maintained a flawless record, remaining completely free of CAUTIs for two full years. Six Tower East West Cardiac Tele also achieved a significant milestone, achieving two years without CLABSIs and three years free of CAUTIs. These outstanding achievements are a testament to our physicians’ unwavering dedication to infection prevention, meticulous adherence to protocols, and commitment to providing care that is of the safest, highest quality. Doug Kleam, Hospital President (far right), participates in the Annual Holiday Toy and Diaper Distribution.

4 Medical Dialogue Winter 2025Christina Zicklin Editorial DirectorTracie Gipson EditorCharlie Abraham Chief Medical OfficerBrian Bowlin Director, Medical Staff ServicesMedical Dialogue Editorial TeamSt. Bernardine Rated Grade A for Hospital Safety St. Bernardine Medical Center has earned an A grade for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, the nation’s premier advocate of transparency in healthcare, and has maintained its A grade since 2023. This achievement places St. Bernardine Medical Center in the top hospitals nationwide for care delivery, underscoring our commitment to exceptional patient outcomes. “Our hospital remains committed to patient safety and clinical excellence,” says Dr. Charlie Abraham, MD, Chief Medical Officer. “These quality distinctions are a testament to the collaboration of our physicians, nurses, and caregivers.”St. Bernardine Named One of America’s Best Hospitals We’re pleased to share that St. Bernardine Medical Center has achieved accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. St. Bernardine has been recognized as one of America’s 100 best hospitals for spine surgery and prostate surgery. With five-star ratings in cardiac, critical care, orthopedics, and prostate, this places St. Bernardine in the top hospitals nationwide and reflects our dedication to exceptional care.2025AMERICA’S100 BESTSPINE SURGERYHelping Colleagues Impacted by the WildfiresOur thoughts and prayers remain with those who have been directly impacted by the wildfires in Southern California.This disaster has impacted many of our own at Dignity Health hospitals. Several of our caregivers and physicians had to evacuate—some lost their homes. If you would like to help those affected, please scan or click the QR code. The well-being of our team members is always our priority, and we will continue to support those who have been personally affected.