Saint John's Health Center Foundation

🌿 Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌿

Today, take a moment to unwind and prioritize your well-being. At Saint John's Health Center Foundation, we believe that relaxation is key to a healthy mind and body. Whether it's a quiet walk in nature, a good book, or simply taking deep breaths, find what helps you relax and make it a part of your daily routine.

Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of others. Here's to a day of peace, tranquility, and self-care! 💙

Do you have trouble paying attention? It might be affecting your memory more than you realize. Discover the intricate connection between attention, cognition and memory with insights from Dr. Jesus Barreto Abrams, expert neuropsychologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI).

Understanding these connections can help improve your cognitive health. Learn more from Dr. Abrams and take a step towards better brain health today!

Watch the video and read the full article here: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/brain-health/attention-as-a-building-block-in-cognition/

Did you know that an imbalance in hormone levels can significantly impact neurological health, contributing to conditions like memory loss? Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) latest blog post delves into the connection between hormone levels and dementia.

Approximately 65% of people with dementia are women, and while the exact reasons remain unclear, aging-related hormonal changes are believed to play a critical role in the onset of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

Understanding these factors is crucial in developing targeted treatments and preventive strategies. Stay informed and learn more about the link between hormones and neurological health.

Read the full blog post here: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/brain-health/the-impact-of-hormone-imbalances-on-neurological-health-and-memory/

Providence Saint John’s Health Center is this year’s Community Partner of the Year!

A longtime partner of Meals on Wheels West, Providence Saint John’s has provided tremendous support for our mission, from providing funding for our programs, to volunteering, to being represented on Meals on Wheels West’s board. We send our utmost thanks to Providence Saint John’s for their dedication to our mission and community. Saint John's Health Center Foundation

🌟 August is National Breastfeeding Month! 🌟

At Saint John's Health Center Foundation, we celebrate and support the incredible journey of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits for both babies and mothers, fostering a strong bond and promoting lifelong health. Our dedicated team at Providence Saint John’s Health Center is here to support you every step of the way with expert guidance and resources. Let's raise awareness, support mothers and promote the importance of breastfeeding. 💙

Worried about colon cancer? Get informed with insights from Anton J. Bilchik, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Medicine at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute.

Early detection is key! "If colon cancer is detected early, the majority of patients are cured and can have normal lives," advises Dr. Bilchik.

Know the signs and symptoms to watch for, and don't hesitate to speak with your healthcare provider if you have concerns. Your health matters!

Read full article here: https://parade.com/health/bathroom-issue-indicative-of-colon-cancer-according-to-gi-doctors

Concerned about lunch meats during pregnancy?

Learn from expert advice shared by Sherry Ross, OB-GYN and women’s health expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

Listeria, a "dangerous bacteria," can lurk in lunch meats, hot dogs, and soft cheeses, posing risks to expectant mothers. Dr. Ross warns, "Consuming listeria bacteria can lead to fever, headache, flu-like symptoms, miscarriage, preterm labor, and stillbirth."

Stay informed to safeguard your health and your baby's well-being. Read the full article for essential insights! https://www.thebump.com/a/is-lunch-meat-safe-during-pregnancy

Scott Turner, MD explains Neuro-oncology treatments: Chemotherapy and Radiation and the other therapies that can help treat brain and spine tumors at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI).

Read full blog post here: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/brain-tumor/theres-more-to-neuro-oncology-than-chemo-and-radiation/

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Chief Executive, Michael Ricks, has earned a spot among the Top 500 Leaders in Los Angeles.

Michael was recognized as part of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 LA500 list, celebrating the most influential and impactful executives in the region. This prestigious honor highlights his steadfast dedication and outstanding leadership within our community.

Please join us in congratulating Michael on this incredible accomplishment!

Check out the feature: http://provhealth.org/6189lJxi3.

Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive dysfunction and Chemobrain with Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI)! 📖 Learn from experts Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, FAAN, and Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, as they unravel "The Whole Story'' about this complex topic. Don't miss out on this insightful article that sheds light on important aspects of brain health.

Read the full article here: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/brain-tumor/chemobrain-cognitive-dysfunction/

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 46th Annual Palisades Fun Run on July 4th! Your energy and enthusiasm made this event truly special.

We are grateful for the incredible turnout and support from the Los Angeles community. A huge thank you to the volunteers and participants for making this day a success. Together, we celebrated fitness, fun and freedom!
Stay tuned for more events and updates from Saint John's Health Center Foundation. See you next year!

July is UV Safety Month! Protect your skin and eyes from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays to reduce the risk of skin cancer and other UV-related health issues. Let’s enjoy the summer while keeping our health in check!

Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and community. Happy 4th of July from all of us at Saint John's Health Center Foundation!

Join us for the 46th Annual Palisades Fun Run on July 4th, proudly sponsored by Providence Saint John’s Health Center!

Experience the scenic beauty of Pacific Palisades with our 5K & 10K runs. The 10K extends to the stunning Will Rogers™ State Historic Park. Lace up your sneakers and celebrate Independence Day with us!
Register now and be part of the fun, fitness and festivities. See you at the starting line!

Register here: https://palisades4th.ticketleap.com/

Meet Tanner Deason, a true thriver battling Stage-4 metastatic melanoma with the expert care of Saint John’s multidisciplinary team. Diagnosed four years ago, Tanner's journey began unexpectedly after an off-roading accident led to the discovery of a life-threatening brain tumor. Today, he continues to receive personalized, cutting-edge treatment at Saint John’s Cancer Institute.

Discover his inspiring story and learn about the innovative adjuvant therapies helping Tanner manage his cancer. His journey is a testament to the power of dedicated care and advanced medical research.

Read the full article here: https://www.saintjohnscancer.org/blog/metastatic-melanoma-thriver-talks-ongoing-treatment-with-saint-johns-multidisciplinary-care-team/

Say Goodbye to Post-Workout Sniffles!

Michael Yong, M.D., MPH, MBA, an expert in otolaryngology and neurorhinology at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, teams up with .com to uncover the reasons behind those pesky post-workout sniffles and how to keep them at bay.

Read Full Article:
https://www.wellandgood.com/why-does-my-nose-run-when-i-exercise/

Curious about vision? Get answers from expert optometrist Michelle Holmes, OD, in her enlightening discussion with the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dive into her fascinating insights and discover essential information about your vision.

Read more here: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/eye-vision/questions-about-vision/

Join us for the 46th Annual Palisades Fun Run on July 4th, proudly sponsored by Saint John's Health Center Foundation!

Experience the scenic beauty of Pacific Palisades with our 5K & 10K runs. The 10K extends to the stunning Will Rogers™ State Historic Park. Lace up your sneakers and celebrate Independence Day with us!

Register now and be part of the fun, fitness, and festivities. See you at the starting line! Register: https://palisades4th.com/

Join us today for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering women and fighting cancer! Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge treatments shaping the future of women's health. 🌺💪

Enjoy wine & small bites in a relaxed atmosphere.
🗓️ Thursday, June 20, 2024
🕕 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Mary & Jay Flaherty Commons, Providence Saint John's Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica. Valet parking provided!
📅 RSVP by June 13 to secure your spot. https://forms.office.com/r/eXipAiZyZs

Featuring:
🌟 Janie Grumley, MD
🌟 Hyo K. Park, MD
🌟 Melanie Goldfarb, MD
🌟 Parvin Peddi, MD
🌟 Ora Karp Gordon, MD, MS (Moderator)

Let's unite in the fight against women's cancers and celebrate the resilience of every woman! 💕

This Father's Day we salute all the dads who go above and beyond, including those who serve as healthcare heroes at Providence Saint John's Health Center and at the Foundation! Your dedication to both your family and the community is truly inspiring. Happy Father's Day from our SJHCF family to yours!

More than 200 patients, community members and oncology care team members joined us for our Cancer Survivors Day Fair on Sunday, June 9.

Providence Saint John's cancer patients, families, caregivers, medical staff, physicians, and leaders gathered to celebrate survivorship. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, live music, a tai chi class, an art mural wall, and educational booths centered on the theme "Surviving and Thriving."

Special thanks to Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock, Mayor Pro Tempore Lana Negrete and leaders from Saint John’s Cancer Institute—Ora Gordon, M.D., executive director; Shanthi Gowrinathan, M.D., director of psycho-oncology and cancer support services; and Joseph Greenberg, LCSW, OSW-C for their inspiring remarks.

We appreciate everyone who made this event a success, including our environmental services, food and nutrition services, engineering, security, maintenance and volunteer services teams. Together, we celebrated the strength and resilience of our cancer survivors!

Donate to Saint John's Health Center Foundation to support cancer research and patient care by clicking here: https://saintjohnsfoundation.org/donate/

A new study reports that colon cancer rates among teens 15 to 19 have more than tripled in the past 20 years. Anton Bilchik, MD, PhD, from Providence Saint John’s Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of prevention and early detection. "The fact that people are being diagnosed with colon cancer at a younger age provides us a lot of insight that the clock starts ticking at a young age," he noted. Let's prioritize prevention with regular physical activity and a balanced diet. Together, we can take proactive steps to safeguard our health.

Read full article here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/colorectal-cancer-rising-young-adults-teens

Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering women and fighting cancer! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge treatments shaping the future of women’s health.
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Enjoy wine & small bites in a relaxed atmosphere. ⁠

-Thursday, June 20, 2024⁠
-6:00 - 8:00 p.m.⁠
-Mary & Jay Flaherty Commons, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica. Valet parking provided!⁠
-RSVP by June 13 to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gzpzYDG7
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Featuring:⁠
- Janie Grumley, MD
-Hyo K. Park, MD⁠
-Melanie Goldfarb MD, MSc, FACS, FACE, FSSO
-Parvin Peddi, MD
-Ora Gordon, M.D., M.S., FACMG (Moderator)⁠
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Let’s unite in the fight against women’s cancers and celebrate the resilience of every woman!
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Pituitary disorders caused by pituitary tumors are an underdiagnosed set of conditions that can wreak havoc on the hormonal system of the body, resulting in a multitude of seemingly unrelated symptoms such as weight gain and vision loss.

Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center answers 9 Everyday Questions About Pituitary Tumors and Pituitary Adenomas in their blog.

Click on the link in our bio to find out more: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/

Last Thursday, Saint John’s held its first Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony, inducting three remarkable chairholders and thanking the visionary donors who made it possible.

Honorees included:

-Electrophysiologist Shephal K. Doshi, M.D., recipient of the Edward and Mary White Endowed Chair in Electrophysiology
-Cardiologist Peter C.D. Pelikan, M.D., awarded the Peter C.D. Pelikan, M.D., Endowed Chair in Interventional and Structural Cardiology by The Honorable Richard J. Riordan and Elizabeth Riordan
-Psychiatrist David A. Merrill, M.D., Ph.D., presented with the Singleton Endowed Chair in Integrative Brain Health

Endowed chairs are a lasting and impactful form of philanthropy, providing steady support for research, innovative treatments, and top-quality patient care. We extend our deepest gratitude to the generous donors behind these endowed chairs—Edward and Mary White, The Honorable Richard J. Riordan and Elizabeth Riordan, and Cary and Will Singleton—for their support toward pioneering science and medical advancement at Saint John's. 💙

Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering women and fighting cancer! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge treatments shaping the future of women’s health. 🌺💪 ⁠
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Enjoy wine & small bites in a relaxed atmosphere. ⁠
🗓️ Thursday, June 20, 2024⁠
🕕 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.⁠
📍 Mary & Jay Flaherty Commons, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica. Valet parking provided!⁠
📅 RSVP by June 13 to secure your spot. Link in bio! ⁠
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Featuring:⁠
🌟 Janie Grumley, MD⁠
🌟 Hyo K. Park, MD⁠
🌟 Melanie Goldfarb, MD⁠
🌟 Parvin Peddi, MD⁠
🌟 Ora Karp Gordon, MD, MS (Moderator)⁠
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Let’s unite in the fight against women’s cancers and celebrate the resilience of every woman! 💕⁠
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🤝❤️ St. Robert’s Center Volunteer Event ❤️🤝⁠
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Our Providence Saint John’s caregivers came together to serve our unhoused neighbors at St. Robert’s Center in Venice. It was a heartwarming day filled with compassion and community spirit.⁠
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Our amazing volunteers:⁠
🌯 Served breakfast burritos provided by our nursing department⁠
🥡 Packed to-go meals⁠
💬 Engaged in meaningful conversations to understand and support our neighbors better⁠
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A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and effort to live our Mission: to know, care for, and ease the way of our community. Together, we make a difference!⁠
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🌟 Join us to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day! 🌟⁠
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Surviving and thriving in the cancer journey is something to be celebrated, and we at Providence Saint John’s Health Center invite you to our Cancer Survivors Day Fair! 🎉⁠
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📅 Date: Sunday, June 9⁠
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. to noon⁠
📍 Location: Mullin Plaza at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404⁠
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This special event is all about honoring and supporting those who are working towards thriving after a cancer diagnosis. Come together with us for a day filled with information, resources, and fun activities. Learn about high-quality clinical services, and connect with local health and wellness organizations.⁠
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Let’s celebrate life with information, food, and fun! 🌈⁠
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📝 Event registration is not required.⁠
📞 Questions? Call us at 310-829-8648.⁠
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Hosted by Cancer Support Services at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.⁠
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