May - July 2006 - Palomar Health

A HEALTH NEWS AND EDUCATION
RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS
May – August 2006
Fatherhood
Tips for Tackling
Your New Role
Pages 4 – 5
Baby Boot Camp
PPH Offers Basic Training
for New Dads
Page 6
Infant Massage
Discover the Power of Touch
Page 10
Pediatric Services
Close to Home
North County to Open
New Medical Facility for Children
Page 11
Childhood Obesity
Tips to help your baby sleep
Page 12
Class Locations
Poway
Volume 2 – Issue 2
San Marcos
Pomerado Hospital
15615 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064
858.613.4000
May – August 2006
The HealthSource
120 Craven Road
Suite 103
San Marcos, CA 92069
Women’s Health Connection
Gateway Medical Building
15725 Pomerado Road
Suite 100
Poway, CA 92064
858.613.4894
Editor-in-Chief
Janet Gennoe
Director of Marketing & The HealthSource
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Escondido
Palomar Medical Center
555 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
760.739.3000
Content Editors
Mary Coalson
Health Education Specialist
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Tammy Chung
Assistant to The HealthSource
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information.
Contributors
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Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
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Marketing Manager
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Numbers to Know
Kathy Lunardi, R.N.
Community Nurse Educator
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Keep these important numbers handy for use in the event of an emergency.
Emergency Crisis Hotlines – 24-Hour Service
Fire, Police or Emergency
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911
Poison Control
800.222.1222
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California Missing Children Hotline
800.222.3463
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California Youth Crisis Hotline
800.843.5200
Child Abuse Hotline
800.344.6000
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Rape/Crisis Hotline
888.272.1767
Domestic Violence Hotline
888.385.4657
Missing, Abused & Exploited Children
888.818.4673
National Runaway Switchboard
800.621.4000
Vanished Children’s Alliance (VCA)
800.826.4743
Photography
Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Hotline
760.757.3500
Youth Crisis Hotline
800.448.4663
Janet Gennoe
Director of Marketing & The HealthSource
Suicide and Crisis Counseling
800.479.3339
San Diego Police Department
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Inside this Issue …
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Fatherhood: Tips for Tackling Your New Role
Becoming a new dad can be both exciting and intimidating. Learn
what you can do to help prepare for your new bundle of joy.
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Get Connected to Good Health
PPH’s Women’s Health Connection provides the very best products,
services and information to every woman embracing the joys of
motherhood.
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Watching Baby Grow: The First Three Months
They grow up so fast! Learn more about the developmental
milestones to look for during your baby’s first three months of life.
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Pediatric Care Close to Home
Construction is underway on a new two-story, 48,800-square-foot
pediatric facility in Escondido.
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Childhood Obesity: A Growing Epidemic
Approximately 16 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are
overweight. Discover what local San Diego communities are doing
to promote fitness and nutritional health among their youth.
EDUCATION
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Childbirth Preparation Classes
The birth of a baby will be one of the most important moments in
your family’s life. Palomar Pomerado Health offers a wide variety
of classes and services to help you and your partner prepare for
pregnancy and delivery.
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Finding a Physician
To select a Palomar Pomerado Health physician
for your pre-pregnancy and pregnancy care, or to
register for a PPH childbirth class, please call
The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
Basic Training for New Dads
Be the best dad you can be! Expectant fathers are invited to join
PPH’s baby boot camp. Learn what to expect during the last trimester
of pregnancy, birth and the first few weeks at home. Plus, discover
practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing your newborn.
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Breastfeeding Classes and Lactation Services
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Meet the Instructor
Registered nurse and certified lactation educator Christine Gleason
helps new moms with their breastfeeding experience at PPH’s
Women’s Health Connection Boutique.
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Infant- & Toddler-Care Classes
Take advantage of our special presentation infant- and toddler-care
classes including baby-care basics, baby sign language, infant
massage, and our newest offering, “A Child’s Response to Love.
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Sibling Education, Young Adult, CPR and First Aid Classes
The HealthSource retains the right to cancel a community education class if minimum
enrollment is not met. If you have a disability, please notify us 72 hours prior to the
event so that we may provide reasonable accommodations.
Stork Club Tours
Call for dates, times and locations.
Tours of the Birth Centers at Palomar
Medical Center and Pomerado Hospital are
available by appointment only. If you are
taking a weekend childbirth class at The
Women’s Health Connection or Palomar
Medical Center, there is no need to take
this tour as well. Tours of the Birth Center
at Palomar Medical Center are available in
Spanish on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of
each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
FEE: Free
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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Fatherhood: Tips for Tackling
We’re
PREGNENT!
PREGNANT!
“One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in expectant couples, is
that they no longer say ‘my wife is pregnant’ or ‘I’m pregnant,’ but
they both proudly announce ‘we’re pregnant!’” says Terry Scherl,
MSN, director of Maternal and Infant Services at Pomerado Hospital.
“Pregnancy is no longer just a ‘woman’s thing.’ ”
Today’s expectant fathers are increasingly more involved with both
childbirth preparation and labor and delivery.
I’m a
Father!
Whether the reality of becoming
a father hits you in the delivery
room, the hospital parking lot
(as you struggle to buckle your
newborn into the car seat for the
first time) or at home (as you fall
back into bed for the third time
at 5:30 a.m.), the truth is, your
life is forever changed.
“Having a newborn is a wonderful experience, but it isn’t always
easy for new dads, even though men are just as capable as women
of loving and caring for children,” says Terry Scherl, RN, MSN,
director of maternal infant services at Pomerado Hospital.
“Attending this childbirth class has helped reinforce my excitement
about the upcoming birth of my son,” says 30-year old, electrical
engineer Michael Rizza after attending the Preparation for
Childbirth Weekend class at Pomerado Hospital in March with
his wife, Cara. At press time, the Rizzas were anticipating the
birth of their first child in mid-April.
“The class helped to fill in the gaps as far as what to expect.
There seems to be a lot of information available for moms-to-be,
but very little for dads, so I learned a lot from this class as well
as from friends and family, especially my mom who is a labor and
delivery nurse,” Michael says.
left out, talk to your wife. She may be reluctant to share parenting
with you, as many women have been raised to believe they should
be the primary caregiver. Let her know that you want to be an
equal participant and that you are ready and able for the job.
Attend well-baby check-ups. That’s a great time to ask those
“how-to” questions and get answers from the professionals.
“Many dads who come to the first well-baby check-ups often stop
coming as the ‘newness’ seems to wear off,” says Kuangkai Tai,
M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with Valle Verde Pediatrics
in Poway and the father of two young children and a newborn.
“Dads who continue to come for these important check-ups
seem to have more ‘big picture’ questions. They want to know
about the child’s personality, whether or not they can throw the
baby up in the air and catch her safely, or when can they start
him in baseball.”
If you’re feeling alone as a new dad, don’t. Researchers find that
first-time fathers almost always feel unprepared. So, how do you
get started? Armin A. Brott, author of The New Father: A Dad’s “I encourage dads to be students of their newborn — learn his or
Guide to the First Year, has many tips for tackling the role of her routine, habits, fears, likes and dislikes,” says Dr. Tai. “It’s
fatherhood, including these key suggestions:
not all work; having fun with your baby is easy as you take joy in
Learn by doing. By equally sharing responsibilities with your their growth and the development of new skills.”
spouse, you’ll quickly master the skills of diapering, bathing and “It’s important for dads to set healthy boundaries, especially in
comforting your newborn while scoring big on bonding. If you feel the area of time,” Dr.Tai says. “With kids, time equals love and
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Your New Role
How to be a Better
Dad
In his book, The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for DadsTo-Be, author Armin A. Brott also recommends that expectant dads:
Respect your child’s mother – this provides a secure
environment for your children.
Be a real participant – attend prenatal visits and childbirth
preparation classes; be present and engaged during labor
and delivery.
Spend time with your children – how you spend your time
tells your children what is most important to you.
Plan ahead – decide on topics such as who will take time
off from work and should the baby be breast- or bottle-fed;
get educated on newborn care and safety.
Think about money – take advantage of the “pre-baby
calm” as a time to rewrite or write your will, buy life
insurance, look into college savings, consider the pros and
cons of switching from a dual to single family income.
Get things settled at work – discuss the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with the human resources
manager at work and determine how much time you will
take off; tell your coworkers and boss that you will be
taking time off; see if you can arrange to work at home for
some of the time.
Eat dinner together as a family – it’s a perfect way to listen,
learn and share advice.
Discipline fairly – set reasonable limits and discipline in a
calm, fair manner.
Teach by example – you are a role model and your child’s first
and most essential teacher. From your guidance and example,
your child learns life values about right and wrong, personal
responsibility and honesty.
Show affection – a simple hug and a big, warm smile let your
children know they are loved and wanted.
For more advice on how to be a better dad, visit the
National Fatherhood Initiative website at
www.fatherhood.org.
Get the house ready – help with preparing and stocking
the nursery; make sure you have a safe car seat and crib;
finish any home remodel/repair projects; assure that your
home is pet- and baby-proofed.
“The more that dads are involved, prepared and educated
about becoming a parent, the more it opens their eyes to the
amazing things that newborns do and the wonderment of
it all,” says Scherl.
you can’t have quality without quantity. Too many dads
pour themselves into their work, not understanding
that missed opportunities to be with their child are
lost forever.
Dads and moms make different — but equally important
— contributions to their children’s development. Children
with involved fathers do better in school and have less chance
of becoming teen parents or getting involved with drugs,
alcohol or crime. They also manage their emotions better and
are less likely to resort to violence.
In accepting the responsibilities of fatherhood, you also gain
unexpected benefits and growth as an individual. Think about the
pride and confidence that comes with soothing your child after
she’s fallen. Consider the freedom that comes from returning to
childhood as you play hide and seek or peek-a-boo.
Fatherhood as a game is not to be taken lightly, but it is a joyful
experience and meant to be experienced fully. If you’re willing
to have an active, involved relationship with your children, the
rewards are great for you, your children and your family.
Things Mom Can Do to
Get Dad More Involved
Treat him as a partner, not a helper — instead of
asking for help, discuss how you can both work together
as a team to get the job done.
Adjust your standards — there are many ways to change diapers,
play, teach and entertain children — your way is not always the
right way.
Praise him — men like compliments as much as women,
especially if they are struggling with new responsibilities.
Divide responsibilities — make a list of chores and discuss/
assign who will do what; be flexible about traditional roles: if he
cooks dinner, you should be prepared to unclog the toilet.
Redefine work — couples neglect to give parenting (playing
with baby), the same weight as other domestic chores (cooking
dinner), so be sure to switch responsibilities once in a while.
Source: www.menshealthnetwork.org
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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Classes
Childbirth Preparation
Preparation for Childbirth “In a Weekend”
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturdays)
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Sundays)
Preparation for Childbirth
Five-Week Series
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Women’s Health Connection (Poway)
Choose one of the following five classes:
Women’s Health Connection (Poway)
Choose from one of the following five-week series:
May 6 – 7
June 3 – 4
July 8 – 9
August 5 – 6
September 16 – 17
Mondays, June 5 – July 10 (No class July 3)
Mondays, July 31 – August 28
Mondays, September 18 – October 16
Wednesdays, May 17 – June 14
Wednesdays, July 19 – August 16
Wednesdays, September 6 – October 4
Palomar Medical Center (Escondido)
Choose one of the following five classes:
May 20 – 21
June 10 – 11
July 15 – 16
August 12 – 13
September 9 – 10
Palomar Medical Center (Escondido)
Choose from one of the following five-week series:
Tuesdays, May 16 – June 13
Tuesdays, July 11 – August 8
Tuesdays, August 29 – September 26
Our weekend class includes the same information covered in our
five-week series, but takes only two days to complete. A tour of the
birth center is included. We recommend early registration for this
popular class.
Wednesdays, May 10 – June 7
Wednesdays, June 28 – July 26
Wednesdays, August 16 – September 13
FEE: $70 / mom or couple (includes childbirth manual)
Prepare for a safe and satisfying birth experience with this fiveweek childbirth preparation series held at the Women’s Health
Connection in Poway and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.
Small classes ensure personalized instruction focusing on the
signs and stages of labor, hospital procedures, medication options
and Cesarean birth. A general overview of labor-coping techniques
is provided, and newborn characteristics, infant feeding and
postpartum adjustments are discussed. A tour of the birth center
is included in this class.
Cesarean Birth Lecture
FEE: $70 / mom or couple (includes childbirth manual)
Call for dates, times and locations
Expectant parents who anticipate a Cesarean birth and choose
not to enroll in a childbirth class may attend a one-hour lecture
about Cesarean birth that is part of our regular childbirth series.
Information covered includes indications for a Cesarean birth, preoperative procedures, medications, the birthing process, and postoperative and recovery procedures.
FEE: $10/mom or couple
Baby Boot Camp: “Basic Training for Dads”
Women’s Health Connection
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, August 26
Are you a first-time “dad-to-be” in need of some basic training? Your life is about to
change drastically and if you don’t know what to expect, this is your opportunity
to gain some informal, hands-on experience. This class is intended for expectant
fathers in the second or third trimester of their baby’s pregnancy. It is a “fathers
only” class featuring special guests – Veteran Dads (BT graduates) and their
newborn babies. Learn what to expect during the last trimester of pregnancy,
birth and the first few weeks at home. Plus, discover practical tips on diapering,
feeding and soothing the newborn. Leave the class with a boost of confidence to
be the best dad you can be!
FEE: $35 / dad
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Lactation SERVICES
Successful Breastfeeding
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Women’s Health Connection
Choose one of the following
five classes:
Tuesdays
May 9, June 6, July 11,
August 1 or September 5
Palomar Pomerado Health’s certified lactation consultants provide
telephone, inpatient and outpatient consults for new mothers who
choose to breastfeed their babies. Breast pumps are also available
for sale or rental through the PPH Women’s Health Connection
Boutique, along with a wide variety of breastfeeding supplies and
literature. Following is a directory of lactation services available
through Palomar Pomerado Health.
Palomar Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center
Choose one of the following
two classes:
Mondays
June 12 or August 14
760. 739.2434
555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025.
Breastfeeding classes; inpatient and outpatient lactation
consults; telephone advice warmline; other related services.
Pomerado Hospital
Breastfeeding is “nature’s way” to feed a baby, but it doesn’t always
come naturally. Enhance your opportunity for a positive breastfeeding
experience with this informative class led by a certified lactation
consultant. Classes are offered at the Women’s Health Connection in
Poway and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Topics include the
benefits of breastfeeding, breast anatomy and physiology, getting off to
a good start, common difficulties and solutions, and returning to work.
(858) 613-4605
15615 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064.
Breastfeeding classes; inpatient and outpatient lactation
consults; telephone advice warmline; other related services.
Women’s Health Connection Boutique
(858) 613-4894
15725 Pomerado Road, Suite 100, Poway, CA 92064
Medela breast pumps for rental or purchase; pump kit
accessories; nursing bras; breast-care products; breastfeeding
classes; support group meetings.
FEE: $25 / mom or couple
Breastfeeding Support Group
The Women’s Health Connection
Tuesdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
The HealthSource, San Marcos
Thursdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
To register for a breastfeeding class, please call The
HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
Meet with a certified lactation consultant and other new moms to
share information and learn new ideas during these weekly group
sessions. Call the Women’s Health Connection at 858.613.4894 for
more information.
FEE: Free
Get Connected to Good Health
Meet Chris Gleason, R.N.
The Women’s Health Connection (WHC) and Boutique may be
the best kept secret in Poway. Located in Suite 100 of the
Gateway Medical Building on Pomerado Road, the Boutique
opened its doors for business in December 2003 as a provider of
health products, services and information for women of all ages.
Leading the WHC team is Chris Gleason, a registered nurse,
women’s health specialist and certified lactation educator.
Gleason provides a wide range of services for new moms
including an extensive audiovisual lending library, nursing bra
fittings, baby weight scale, breastfeeding consulting services,
and the rental or purchase of breastfeeding pumps.
“One of my favorite things to do is assist new moms who may be
struggling with nursing issues,” says Gleason. “We really try to
provide them with the information and tools they need to create
the best possible breastfeeding experience.”
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In addition to working with breastfeeding mothers, Gleason
also helps cancer patients with the selection of wigs or breast
prostheses to help them look and feel their best during treatment.
“Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough,” says
Gleason. “We want women to still be able to feel beautiful inside
and out while they endure a very trying time in their lives.”
Gleason received her R.N. degree from Massachusetts General
Hospital, and has since worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care
Units (NICU) at L.A. Children’s Hospital, Stanford University
Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center. She
and her husband John are the proud parents of two grown sons.
In her spare time, Gleason enjoys traveling in her RV, gardening,
cooking and painting.
Stop by the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and discover
the difference that Gleason and her team can make for you.
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Watching Baby GROW:
The First
Months
If you didn’t receive a ‘baby book” at a baby shower, consider
purchasing one immediately. Most moms cannot stress enough
the importance of having a book to record developmental
milestones. Without such a journal, you will no doubt end up
pulling your hair out years later while trying to remember when
your child first smiled at you in order to complete his “all about
me” project for fourth grade.
Write about developments you observe as well as the results from
each well-baby check-up when your child’s pediatrician evaluates
various age-appropriate developmental milestones. Although no
two babies develop at the same pace, they should be able to do
certain things at certain ages. Talk to the pediatrician if you think
your baby is lagging behind in one or more of these areas.
“Mommies in Motion”
Prenatal Exercise Class
Here are some developmental milestones to look for during
your baby’s first three months of life:
By the end of their first month, most babies:
Make jerky arm movements
Four-Week Series
6 – 7 p.m.
Bring hands near face
The Healthsource San Marcos
Mondays, February 20 – March 13
Move head from side to side while lying on stomach
Women’s Health Connection
Thursdays, April 6 - 27
Keep hands in tight fists
Focus on objects 8 to 12 inches away
Prefer human faces over other shapes
Take steps now to stay in shape, feel your best and maximize your
total well-being during pregnancy. Palomar Pomerado Health is
proud to present “Mommies in Motion,” a unique fitness class
designed specifically for expectant mothers. Led by physical
therapist Michelle Thompson of PPH’s Rehabilitation Services, this
four-week series promotes physical fitness and good health through
education and exercise.
Educational topics include posture and body mechanics, essential
pregnancy exercises, pelvic floor muscle awareness, labor
expectations and relaxation techniques, while
hands-on exercise instruction focuses
on warm-up and stretching, cardiorespiratory endurance, strength
training, cool-down and relaxation.
This class is suitable for women
of any stage of pregnancy or
fitness level. A signed physician
consent form is required, and
participants should bring an
exercise mat or large towel to
each class. Space is limited so
register today.
Recognize some sounds, including parents’ voices
Startle at loud noises
By the end of their third month, most babies:
Raise their head and chest when lying on stomach
Support head well
Kick when lying on stomach or back
Push down on legs when feet are placed on firm surface
Open and shut hands
Bring hands to mouth
Grab and shake hand toys
Follow moving object with eyes
Smile at familiar faces
Begin to babble
Enjoy playing with other people
Source: www.aap.org
Look for more developmental milestones for your baby in the
next issue of The BabySource.
FEE: $40/participant
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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Infant and Toddler Care
Infant Massage
Baby-Care Basics
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Women’s Health Connection
Choose one of the following five classes:
Two-Week Series
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays
May 20, June 17, July 22, August 19 or September 23
Since babies don’t come with instructions, this class will provide you
with the guidance needed to experience a more confident beginning.
Topics include basic physical care skills, growth and development,
normal daily activities/habits, safe-proofing your home, nutritional
needs and management of illnesses.
FEE: $30 / mom or couple
Women’s Health Connection
Choose from one of the following
two-week series:
Tuesdays, June 20 and 27 or
Thursdays, August 10 and 17
Touch is the primal language of newborns. That’s why infant
massage has become an increasingly popular method of
bonding and relaxation between a baby and parent. Designed for
babies’ ages 1 to 6 months, infant massage incorporates touch,
massage, and reflexology in a loving, fun, one-on-one interaction
– providing nourishment for a newborn’s healthy development.
Palomar Pomerado Health will host a special infant massage
class during two one-hour sessions at the Women’s Health
Connection. Led by Certified Infant Massage Instructor Wendy
Morris, this unique class will explore the many advantages of
infant massage and provide hands-on instruction using a variety
of easy-to-learn massage techniques. Please bring your baby to
both one-hour sessions. Babies recently immunized should not
participate. Register today, as space is limited for this class.
FEE: $35 / couple and baby
A Child’s Response to Love
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Pomerado Hospital, 3rd Floor, Conference Room D
Thursday, July 13
Raising a child is a challenge in the best of circumstances. The
successes of the early years of development are reflective of the
care and guidance of the parents, grandparents and day-care
providers. Boundaries and rules are necessary but above all,
children need and will thrive in unconditional love. Join Janet
Nast, author of “You Can’t Love Your Children Too Much”, as she
discusses her passion for her children and how she meets the
many challenges of parenting.
FEE: $3 / individual, $5 / couple
Mothers of
Twins Triplets
CLUB
Have you been blessed with multiple bundles of joy? The
Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club meets monthly and provides
a forum for friendship and support for families, or expecting
families, with twins or triplets. Speakers and special programs
help parents deal with the pressure of raising multiple-birth
children. For more information, call 858.451.8612.
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Baby Sign Language
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Women’s Health Connection
Thursday, June 22
Made popular by the hit movie “Meet the Fockers,” baby
sign language is the latest trend in early communication for
hearing babies and toddlers.
Starting as early as 7 months, before verbal skills are developed,
your baby can begin to learn to express his or her wants or needs
through the art of signing. Studies have shown that signing
babies may learn to speak earlier, develop larger vocabularies,
have stronger parent/child bonds, show more interest in books,
engage in more sophisticated play, have less frustration, crying
and tantrums, and have increased IQ scores.
Palomar Pomerado Health will present special sessions on
Baby Sign Language at the Women’s Health Connection in
Poway. Monta Briant, a Sign2Me Certified Instructor, will teach
50 to 60 signs during the class and provide
couples with a copy of her book, “Baby
Sign Language Basics.” Please note
that this class is for parents
and caregivers only. Space is
limited so register today!
FEE: $40 / couple
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Pediatric
Care
Close to Home
Architect’s rendering of North County’s new pediatric
care facility, scheduled to open in January 2007.
Construction is underway on a new, two-story, 48,800square-foot facility in Escondido to centralize and
expand pediatric medical services for North County
residents who are weary of driving south on I-15 for
pediatric specialty care.
Scheduled to open in January 2007, this facility is being
temporarily referred to as the “North County Hub” and is being
funded by community lender, First National Bank. It will be
located at 625 West Citracado Parkway, next to the Acacia
Animal Hospital near Felicita Avenue. Its location is about two
miles from where the new Palomar Medical Center will be built
at the Escondido Research and Technology Center site.
“Growth along the north corridor has risen dramatically,
impacting commute time,” says Tanya Wesley, director of sales
and marketing clinical outreach for Palomar Pomerado Health
(PPH). “The Hub will benefit parents and children from Inland
North County as well as those from Temecula, Murrieta and
Corona by expanding the availability of pediatric services within
our community.”
“The idea is to give patients better access to pediatric specialists
that right now are only available in San Diego,” says Larry
Nichols, managing general partner for North County Medical
Office Building, Ltd., the partnership responsible for developing
the project.
Three groups, which are part of an integrated delivery systems
network, have signed as the initial occupants of the building.
They are Children’s Hospital of San Diego (CHSD), Children’s
Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) and Children’s Primary Care
Medical Group, Inc. (CPCMG). Each will provide complementary
pediatric services.
CHSD will move its Children’s Urgent Care Center from 215
South Hickory Street in Escondido to the new facility. The urgent
care center is open late afternoons, evenings and weekends.
who provide a full spectrum of outpatient and inpatient care in
27 specialties. CSSD currently has two Escondido offices (215
South Hickory Street and 163 North Date Street). These offices
will relocate to the new building where pediatric orthopedists and
related radiology services will be available five days a week. CSSD
will also provide full-time services from pediatric otolaryngologists
(ear, nose and throat), dermatologists and ophthalmologists.
Endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists and other
specialists will be available as needed.
CPCMG is a medical group with over 80 pediatricians in 18
locations throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. Five
pediatricians from its Escondido office (1001 E. Grand Avenue)
will move to the new building. In addition, four other pediatricians
from North County will be moving to the new site.
To further enhance specialty services, PPH has contracted with
CSSD to provide pediatric hospitalists responsible for managing
the inpatient care of pediatric patients at Palomar Medical
Center. Unlike physicians who evaluate their patients in the
morning at the hospital and then return to their office practice
during the day, hospitalists are physicians whose primary focus
is the general medical care of hospitalized patients only. For
more than 20 years, neonatologists with CSSD have worked in
the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Palomar Medical
Center and Pomerado Hospital, providing neonatal services, both
on-site and on a consultative basis. CSSD hospitalists recently
began working in the pediatric unit at Palomar.
“Adding pediatric hospitalists is a testament to the long-standing
relationship between CSSD and PPH to provide quality care for
North County kids,” says Nichols. “It has worked well for the
community.”
“These plans mean that our younger North County patients will
benefit from top level, specialty care right here in the community,”
says Wesley.
For more information, contact Larry Nichols at lnichols@chsd.org.
Children’s Specialists of San Diego consists of more than 170
pediatric, adolescent and maternal/fetal medicine specialists
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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Childhood Obesity
Ramona Health Care Advisory Council
An intergenerational event is being planned to bring together
people of all ages for active games and health education. This
inaugural event is designed to improve awareness about obesity
and provide information about resources to reduce the incidence
of obesity. The Council has also established the Healthy Living
Scholarship Fund that provides money for low-income children
Childhood obesity was identified as one of the major health to participate in team sports, dance class or other physical
concerns in the Palomar Pomerado Health 2005 Community activities.
Health Check, a comprehensive study of health issues in Inland
Pala/Pauma/Valley Center Health Care Advisory Council
North County. Conquering the epidemic of childhood obesity
requires holistic thinking, involving families, the community, Council agencies have partnered with Tierra Miguel Farm for more
than a year in an effort to educate the community about better
schools and health providers.
eating and the dangers of obesity and diabetes. The organic farm
“There are many things that parents, schools and health-care
hosts festivals where families sample vegetables, listen to music
providers can do to prevent childhood obesity,” says Albert L.
and learn about nutrition through a variety of hands-on activities
Martinez, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with Children’s
such as berry picking and cooking.
Primary Care Medical Group in Escondido. “My top three
recommendations for families are to exercise together, turn off Escondido Health Care Advisory Council
the TV or remove it from a child’s bedroom, and cut down on fast
The Council is planning nutrition education and gardening
food outings. As a pediatrician, I teach parents and their kids
activities for parents and children in elementary, pre-schools and
about good nutrition and offer them information about healthy
other settings. Health professionals increasingly recognize the
diets in order to jumpstart their weight loss efforts. Parents must
relationship between families participating in community gardening
teach good eating habits through example.”
activities and improved nutritional health and personal wellness.
“The personal consequences of childhood obesity include the
risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other chronic
illnesses,” says Helen Jacobsen, a Head Start dietitian and
member of Palomar Pomerado Health’s Tri-Regional Health Care
Advisory Council. “It’s also a huge public policy issue, impacting
the state of California with more than $28 billion in direct and
indirect costs last year alone.”
Conquering a Growing Epidemic
Understanding
Members of the various Health Care Advisory Councils serving
communities throughout Inland North County are formulating
solutions to childhood obesity. Later this year, Palomar Pomerado
Health will release a specific action plan that will outline steps
to take to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. Here’s what
some of the Councils are working on:
Tri-Regional Health Care Advisory Council
The Council sponsors seven running clubs at
elementary schools in the Poway Unified
School District. This voluntary activity
has attracted hundreds of students who
receive ribbons and other recognition
for accumulating distances of five, ten
and greater miles.
“There has been a tremendous interest
in the running clubs,” Jacobsen
says. “Literally hundreds of kids are
participating in the running clubs before
school, after school and at recess.”
The Tri-Regional Council also encouraged Pomerado Hospital to
seek official designation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital – promoting,
protecting and supporting breastfeeding. “Babies who are
breastfed for at least six months have a 20 percent lower risk of
developing obesity than do bottle-fed babies,” says Jacobsen.
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Childhood Obesity
According to the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Action
Plan, the percentage of children and adolescents who are
overweight has tripled since the early 1970s. Approximately
16 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight.
It’s even higher in San Diego County where nearly 26 percent
of youth are overweight. Latino and African American youth
are more likely to be overweight than white and Asian youth.
Health experts agree that unless the epidemic of childhood
obesity is conquered, our children and grandchildren will
have shorter life expectancies than we do. While genetics
play a role, increased childhood obesity seems to develop
from lifestyle choices such as the consumption of sugary
drinks and sodas, “super-sized” fast foods, and spending
too much time in front of the TV. These
habits translate into excessive intake
of sugar, calories, fat, cholesterol
and salt, as well as a higher body
mass index.
Resource:
Community Health
Improvement
Partners Childhood Obesity
Action Plan
www.ourcommunityourkids.
org
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Don’t supersize him.
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic that
increases death and disability from heart disease.
Requiring minimum standards for physical education, such as 150 minutes per week of physical
education for elementary schools and 225
minutes for middle schools, gives children a
fighting chance against obesity and heart disease.
And, coordinated school health programs will
ensure that children have sound minds and
healthy bodies. You can prevent supersized children who suffer more health problems and grow
into unhealthy, less productive and disabled
adults. Don’t miss your chance to shape a whole
new generation of Americans and stop the nation’s
No. 1 killer—heart disease.
Heart disease. You’re the Cure.
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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Sibling Education
Young Adult Classes
Becoming a
Big Brother/Big Sister
Babysitting Basics*
6 – 9 p.m.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Women’s Health Connection
Choose one of the following two classes:
Women’s Health Connection
Choose one of the following
two classes:
Fridays, June 9 or August 25
The HealthSource, San Marcos
Friday, July 7
Saturday, July 22 or
Saturday, September 23
This three-hour babysitting course is designed for boys and girls ages
10 to 14. Topics covered include babysitter responsibilities, caring
for children, overview of first-aid, safety and accident prevention,
handling emergencies and calling 911, playing with children,
behavior management, and tips for a professional babysitter. Those
completing the course receive a certificate to present to prospective
employers.
Palomar Medical Center
Choose one of the following
two classes:
Saturday, June 24 or
Saturday, August 26
This 90-minute class offered at
the Women’s Health Connection in Poway and Palomar Medical
Center in Escondido will help big brothers and sisters prepare for
the new baby’s arrival. Activities include safe ways to interact with
the new baby, special art projects, diapering and feeding their “own”
baby (please bring a doll or stuffed animal), and a tour of the birth
center. This class is designed for children ages 3 to 5.
FEE: $15 / boy or girl (includes course materials)
Becoming a Young Woman*
Women’s Health Connection
Choose one of the following two classes:
Fridays, May 19, 7 – 8:30 p.m. or
Saturday, July 29, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FEE: $15 / family
CPR & First Aid Classes
American Heart Association Life Support and HeartSaver
First Aid Courses
CPR for Family and Friends
This course teaches basic life saving techniques including how to
relieve an obstructed airway. It is suggested for the lay rescuer such
as new parents, babysitters, caregivers or anyone who is preparing to
help others in distress but does not need certification.
FEE: $25 / participant
HeartSaver First Aid
This four-hour class includes instruction on the general principles of
first aid, as well as medical, injury and environmental emergencies.
Topics covered include choking, chest pain, fainting, seizures, low
blood sugar, bleeding, burns, shock, bites, stings, poisoning and
more. This course complies with OSHA regulations and is open to
anyone.
This informative class helps young women 10 to 12 years old explore
the emotional and physical changes of puberty. Emphasis is placed on
how each girl experiences changes in her own special way. Additional
topics include challenges with competition and development,
communicating with parents, menstruation, purchasing personal
female items, cramps and other common menstrual discomforts,
and emotional changes and hormones. Mothers are encouraged to
attend and share this unique time with their daughters. Please note
there is no discussion on sex.
FEE: $10 / daughter and mother
*The “Babysitting Basics” and “Becoming A Young Woman” classes
are available for off-site instruction upon request. Please call
858.675.5376 for more information.
FEE: $40 / participant
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and
proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional
materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational
course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart
Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent
income to the Association.
For information on additional CPR and First Aid Classes offered at
Palomar Pomerado Health, please see page 12 of this issue of The
HealthSource.
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You do all
you can to
protect your
loved ones.
But accidents
can still happen.
It seems like children always find a way to hurt themselves. Which is why we make
sure we’re always ready. Our Emergency Department has a superior team of
physicians, very short wait times and advanced technologies that rival
some of the best in the county. Also, with a patient satisfaction score in the
99th percentile among hospitals surveyed nationwide, you can feel comforted
knowing we’ll treat your family like they’re our own. We know you can handle the
bumps and bruises that occur in everyday life. However, if something more serious
ever comes up, our Emergency Department is just around the corner and ready to help.
For a physician referral, or to register for a class, call The HealthSource at 800.628.2880.
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