Piedmont Medical Center’s Weight Loss Surgery Team Reaches Monumental Milestone: 1,000 BARIATRIC SURGERIES AND COUNTING!

We are very proud to spotlight two members of our surgical weight loss (bariatric) team for completing their

1,000th bariatric surgery in October! Kamran Borhanian, MD and Alex Espinal, MD, both general surgeons, have worked together on all of their weight loss surgeries over the last decade. They take turns leading and assisting, which is one of the reasons they believe they’ve had such successful outcomes with their patients.

When we posted about the doctors’ milestone on our various social media outlets, many current and former patients volunteered glowing testimonials about their experiences with the two surgeons. “It has been a little over three months since my surgery and I have lost 65 pounds,” one patient said. “Drs. Borhanian and Espinal are the best! I have had zero complications! Great team!”

Piedmont Medical Center currently offers three options for laparoscopic weight loss surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy. “The smaller incisions [used in a laparoscopic procedure] are a lot easier to recover from,” says Dr. Borhanian. This often makes weight loss surgery an attractive option for those who are considering it, as opposed to the days of open surgery when recovery was much longer and more painful.

The 1,000th bariatric patient, Ruth November, was very excited about her upcoming surgery, but not because of the number. “I’m so grateful to get surgery, that I was able to qualify, and that my insurance covers it,” she said. Potential bariatric patients are required to meet certain criteria in order to be

eligible for any kind of weight loss surgery. November had been struggling to lose weight

for two years under a doctor’s supervision, and was unable to make the kind of progress that would help her ongoing health conditions: high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

A resident of Matthews, NC, November said she interviewed several surgeons before choos-ing Piedmont Medical Center for her surgery. Ultimately, she felt the most comfortable with Dr. Espinal and the entire team’s approach to support her both pre-surgery and post-surgery. Her main objective is not to achieve

a certain weight goal, but instead, to improve her health.

“I want to look in the mirror and feel happy, not have to take blood pressure meds, have more energy, and look good in clothes.”

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MAKING THE ROUNDS

Piedmont Medical Center currently offers three options for laparoscopic weight loss surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy.

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November / December 2013

A message from Bill Masterton President and Chief Executive Officer

Between Breast Cancer Awareness events, numerous

community events and our own Employee Fall Festival, October was a busy month of extracurricu-lars for our Piedmont family! To top it all off, we received some great news: Piedmont was awarded a Hospital Safety Score grade “A” rating by The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency. The aim of the Hospital Safety Score program is to grade hospitals on their overall performance in

keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. I am very proud of our hospital for earning the highest possible mark, and view these results as proof of our commitment to work to provide exceptional healthcare to every person we have the privilege to serve. Congratulations

to our Piedmont team on their hard work to be one of the only hospitals in the region to achieve an “A”!

At the beginning of December, we will begin an exciting new project at Piedmont: the expansion and renovation of our Emergency Department. During construction, we will continue to provide emergency services around the clock, but as we begin this new phase of construction, we will need to close off the existing route from the main hospital entrance to the Emergency Department from South Herlong Avenue. We will place signs to direct traffic and utilize all of our media outlets to help to inform the community, but I want to make sure all of our patients know the new route to take before they require emergency care. That’s why Piedmont is kicking off our “Take 5, Tell 5” campaign. Take five minutes of your time to spread the word to at least five people you know. As of December 2nd, patients will need to use Frank Gaston Boulevard (where HealthSouth is located) to drive to the entrance of the Emer-gency Department. This road can be accessed from South Herlong Avenue or Ebenezer Road. The renovation is slated to continue for approximately six months, but we will be diligent about keeping the residents of our community updated on any changes in the construction schedule. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work to expand and enhance our Emergency Department all while building a healthier community.

I would like to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season. Thank you for a wonderful year.

*As of the printing of this publication, there has not been an announcement about the Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding the Fort Mill hospital Certificate of Need. Please check our website for more information should it become available.

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PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER The Hospital Safety Score issues A, B, C, D or F

grades to all U.S. hospitals based on how safe they are for patients. During the Fall 2013 grading period, the publicly available data showed that this hospital had patient safety procedures in place that exceeded the standards of other medical institutions.

Scan the QR code to download the Hospital Safety Score App and see the scores of other nearby hospitals. You can also see this hospital’s complete dataset at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org

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1,000 Surgeries and Counting! continued from page 1

The Path to Health campaign is a great resource to help guide you through the new healthcare law and how to get enrolled.

The Path to Health campaign is spearheaded by Tenet Healthcare and aims to educate the uninsured about options for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace began

on October 1, 2013 and will continue through March 31, 2014. For guidance on the new healthcare law and tips on how to choose the best healthcare coverage for you and your family, visit pathtohealth.com.

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The surgeons performing November’s surgery agreed that they didn’t feel particularly special for having completed 1,000 surgeries, but did feel proud when they thought of the number of lives that had been positively affected. “This is why we went into medicine, to help people,” said Dr. Espinal. “What better feeling can you have? You can see the impact of what you are doing as [patients] get rid of medicines, are able to exercise, walk, and play with their children.”

If you or someone you know are considering weight loss surgery but would like to learn more, attend one of our free seminars! You’ll hear about the process directly from our surgeons and our bariatric program coordinator, Deb Myers, who has gone through the surgical weight loss process herself!

Visit pmcsurgicalweightloss.com to view upcoming seminars and to register online!

Bariatric Program Coordinator, Deb Myers,

RN, recently earned special designation as a certified bariatric nurse (CBN) from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric

Surgery. This certification highlights her achievements

in mastering the skill set and knowledge needed to provide

exceptional nursing care to Piedmont’s bariatric surgery patients. Congratulations, Deb!

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Our Mission: To deliver exceptional healthcare to every person we have the privilege to serve.

Congratulations to our most recent Service Excellence Award Winners! Employees are nominated for these awards by

patients and their families or fellow employees. Each month, one person is selected by their colleagues as the Employee of the Month. We also honor one outstanding Nurse with the DAISY Award each month. Quarterly awards are chosen for our Leader of the Quarter and Physician of the Quarter.

These employees set an excellent example of what it is to have Piedmont Pride and to truly put the well-being of their patients and peers before themselves. This group is no exception!

Matt Lawless, our Leader of the Quarter, donated the financial gift he received from the award to purchase a red wagon for our Pediatric unit.

The unit can use wagons like this to transport our young patients in a fun way, adding a little happiness to the time they spend in the hospital. We salute Matt for such a thoughtful and selfless act of kindness!

PIEDMONT PRIDE

OUR HOSPITAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS:

Terrale Darby Patient Transport

Amy Ramsey Administration

Elizabeth Wade, RN Progressive Care Unit

Allison Warren, RN Mom/Baby Unit

Matt Lawless Patient Services Manager

Talal Baki, MD Cardiologist

SEPT. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

OCT. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

SEPT. DAISY AWARD RECIPIENT

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LEADER OF THE QUARTER

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Annual Employee Fall Festival ...a Big Success!

Every year we hold a special Fall Festival to celebrate our dedicated employees and their families. This year’s event was an especially huge success, with over 2,500 in attendance! Employees from different departments around the hospital created and staffed 20 themed booths (a record number) for trick-or-treaters to visit and collect candy. Our Food and Nutrition Services team served over 2,000 hot dogs to attendees. There were plenty of smiles to go around, and we couldn’t have done it without the very employees we were celebrating! We are fortunate to have such a fantastic Piedmont family!

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Let your love shine this holiday season on the Lights for Love tree.

LIGHTS FOR LOVE

The PMC Volunteer Auxiliary has several projects throughout the year that help to benefit our

community, and one of these is a very special holiday fundraiser called Lights for Love. Donations can

be made for a light on the Lights for Love tree in honor or in remembrance of loved ones. Money raised through this project fund

both two- and four-year scholarships for York County students wanting to pursue a career in healthcare.

Over the past 25 years, Lights for Love has raised more than $220,000 in scholarships for over 100 York County students embarking on a health-related field of study. In York County, as well as throughout the country, nurses and other healthcare professionals are in short supply! Not only is this an opportunity to grow our healthcare human resources, it also provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of some of our local students.

Help Support the Volunteer Auxiliary by shopping with us! You’ll find unique items and gifts for all occasions in the Gift Shop – located at entrance to the Women’s Center.

Get involved! For information on how to become a volunteer, contact 803-329-6828 or visit myPMC.com/volunteer.

VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY

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FIND THE DOCTOR THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUby visiting myPMCnetwork.com

From family medicine to advanced surgical care, we provide a wide range of specialties to care for you and every member of your family.

For more information on the Lights for Love project or to make a donation, please contact the PMC Volunteer Office at 803-329-6828.

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Take steps for a healthier lifestyle: November 9 • December 14 • January 11

Please welcome our new Physicians to the PMC Physician Network myPMCnetwork.com

WALK WITH A DOC

WELCOME OUR NEW PHYSICIANS

Did you know that walking has the lowest dropout rate of any kind of physical activity? It is a very accessible form

of exercise especially in our area where parks and walking trails, such as the Piedmont Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center located at Riverwalk, are readily accessible. Walking has many benefits:

• Helps reduce risk for coronary heart disease • Regulates stress and boost overall energy • Improves blood pressure and blood sugar levels • Helps maintain body weight and lowers the risk of obesity • And much more!

We are thrilled to partner with “Walk with a Doc,” a non-profit organization that strives to help the community take steps to better their health. This program is held once a month at the Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk. Walkers joining the featured physician have a great opportunity to ask questions about their health, and enjoy the camaraderie of others in the community! Join us for Walk with a Doc the second Saturday of the month at 8 am. First time registers will receive a free t-shirt and pedometer.

Registration is FREE. Call 803-329-1234 and choose option 2 or online at myPMC.com/events to register.

PARKS , RECREATION & TOURISM

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Saumya Mehta, md

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502 Sixth Baxter Crossing, Suite A • Fort Mill, SC Located at Sutton Road & Sixth Baxter Crossing across the street from The Imaging Center At Baxter Village.

Piedmont would like to welcome Dr. Pratik Mehta and Dr. Saumya Mehta to the PMC Physician Network! This husband-and-wife physician team leads

the patient care staff at our newest office location – Piedmont Family Practice at Baxter Village. They are committed to long-term relationships with patients of all ages, providing care that treats the whole patient, not just the condition or disease, and focusing on preventative care.

Same or next-day appointments – Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm To make an appointment, please call 803-835-2088 PiedmontFamilyPracticeAtBaxter.com

Your care heals patients, comforts families and provides encouragement to all whom you touch.

PATIENT CARE

Our patients’ health and safety is our highest priority. In the event that you or a family member is admitted to

the hospital, you will witness two actions from your nurses that help us provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The first is the “bedside hand-off.” As nursing shifts change, your nurses will discuss information about your health and plan of care to ensure a smooth transition and focus on patient safety. They will encourage you and your family to engage in this discussion and your “goal for the day” so you can be an active participant in your care. This is an excellent time for you to ask questions or raise any concerns that you may have about your health.

The nursing staff will also incorporate “purposeful rounding” into your daily care, by checking on you hourly during the day, and every two hours during the night. There are several things that nurses will review during rounding, including: addressing your pain and making sure it is at a tolerable level, ensuring that you are in a comfortable position and helping you to move if you are unable, assisting you to the bathroom if needed, ensuring that any personal items you need are nearby, assessing your safety and improving quality of care if needed.

We hope that these initiatives make you feel more comfortable during your stay, and we thank you for allowing us to be a partner in your health.

YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER

Piedmont Medical Center is proud to have partnered with York Technical College to

educate nursing students since 1974. Through the program, students are able to apply their classroom curriculum in a clinical setting. This helps to reinforce the knowledge they gain from their instructors and textbooks. The clinical component also gives students the opportunity to rotate through different departments in the hospital, such as the Medical/Surgical Unit and the ICU, and get exposure to the newest techniques and technologies.

Between 30 and 40 students graduate from the nursing program each year, and approximately half continue on to become Piedmont employees. Many of these new nursing graduates go on to assist in educating future York Tech nursing students. We look forward to continuing this valued nursing partnership for many more years to come!

NURSING NOOK

Jane Fleischer, RNProgram Coordinator, York Technical College

Pink Ribbon TeaWe were thrilled to host over 100 guests this year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for our fourth annual Pink Ribbon Tea. Rosemary Clement, Piedmont’s certified breast care nurse navigator, organized the event to honor those patients she works with who are breast cancer survivors. Attendees and their guests enjoyed the company of one another, exhibitors, a program of informative and high energy presenters, and plenty of delicious treats provided by our Food and Nutrition Services. Thank you to those who joined us.

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Honoring Piedmont Medical Center’s retired nurses and employees.

Congratulations Lt. Daniel Thomasson, winner of the “Westies - Best of the West 2013 Paramedic of the Year”

LIFELINE

The Enquirer-Herald awards this title to a paramedic who receives the most votes from readers in the western part of York County. Thomasson has been a

paramedic for five years, and has been working for EMS for nine years, citing his parents, both paramedics, as his motivation for choosing his profession. “My dad has always said that I’m a people person, and that people take to me pretty easily,” he admits. “Being friendly makes everyone more comfortable, which leads to less stress.” He was also Piedmont’s Employee of the Month in June, so it seems that everyone would agree that he’s doing an excellent job!

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

When you ask Ina Oates about her years as a Nurse, her demeanor immediately shifts from a kind and soft spoken person to one

who is proud and authoritative. And it should. She served as a Nurse Supervisor, Head Nurse in the Emergency Department, Head Nurse of Outpatient Surgery for over 40 years, and as a mentor to many. She graduated nursing school in 1946 and worked at York General Hospital and Piedmont Medical Center for 43 years before she retired in 1989.

One of her greatest joys was having the opportunity to train her own daughter, Patt Lauckner, RN and Nurse Navigator in the Emergency Department, when she began her career at York General Hospital as a nurse in 1972. Patt is still with Piedmont today and both are proud that a third generation of nursing continues with Patt’s niece, Jill Knight (not pictured).

When asked how nursing has changed over the years, Ina remembers nurses being responsible for the entire medical history and how physicians often leaned on them to read EKG’s because “they could do it better than some of the doctors.” Everything was so new and happening so quickly, they would often be the only ones present when an x-ray needed to be interpreted or a gastric tube needed to be placed. “I read a lot, asked tons of questions and learned a lot on my own. Back then, there weren’t ER doctors, just local physician who took call on a rotation. When they were called in to see a patient, they would ask us what we thought, what we had observed; and they trusted us to take care of that patient.”

It’s not hard to see how Patt was inspired by her mother to become a nurse. Patt is very proud of her mother and mentor. “She showed me the importance of patience and old fashioned virtues. I understood that nursing was her first love. She is an inspiration to many.”

Ina Oates, RN

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Patt Lauckner, rn

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PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER introduces KidsLinkthe app for moms

To find a doctor who delivers at Piedmont, visit myPMCbaby.com or call 803-329-1234 option 2.

As exciting as it is to have a newborn, it can also be overwhelming.

Through its partnership with KidsLink, Piedmont Medical Center becomes the first hospital in the country to offer parents a viable solution to managing key family documents electronically.

We’re here to get you settled as a new mom and stay with you as your family grows:

• Delivering helpful reminders and health alerts• Snapping and organizing your new documents• Capturing and sharing milestones• Reaching out to healthcare professionals

Get the FREE app at mykidslink.com

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IN THE NEWS

PIEDMONT CAROLINA VASCULAR LABORATORY

The Piedmont Carolina Vascular Laboratory has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Vascular

Testing by a panel of experts for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. This accreditation is only designated to facilities deemed to be providing quality care in compliance with national standards, and is based on Piedmont’s quality of care in the fields of Extracranial Verebovascular Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing, and Peripheral Arterial Testing.

CAPNOGRAPHY

Use of capnography, a practice that measures how effectively patients are breathing, has been expanded at Piedmont to

monitor patients using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to manage their pain levels post-surgery. This improvement comes at the recommendation of several leading healthcare organizations, such as the Joint Commission and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, to help alert healthcare providers of life-threatening respiratory problems in patients.

Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer.

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If you or someone you know has ever faced cancer, you know that sometimes the treatment can take as much of a

toll on the patient as the disease. It can affect the appearance of patients’ skin, hair, and nails, and when you’re already facing the fight of your life, these changes can make it hard to remain motivated or feel confident.

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER (lookgoodfeelbetter.org) is a national program that we are pleased to offer at Piedmont Medical Center. Quarterly beauty sessions for women aim to improve their quality of life and overall outlook by pro-moting fellowship for those experiencing the side effects of treatment. Volunteers teach patients special tips for combat-ing changes in appearance; they help patients with proper skin care techniques for sensitive skin, makeup application and provide demonstrations on the use of wigs and scarves.

Some of the women at October’s session embraced the makeup wholeheartedly, while others had hesitation over penciled-in eyebrows and lined lips. However, everyone left the evening with a new beauty tip or two up their sleeve, a little more color, and a big smile on their face. One attendee, Valerie, described the effect that the chemotherapy had on her nails and hair, admitting that she had found those changes harder to cope with than even her mastectomy. She said she most enjoyed being with others who are experiencing issues similar to the ones she is having, and that she planned to adjust her daily routine to incorporate the use of mascara. When asked if she would recommend the class to others going through cancer treatment she nodded, “It makes you feel like a woman again.”

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For more information about Look Good Feel Better or to register for the next class, visit the Calendar of Events at piedmontmedicalcenter.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVENTS

QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation CounselingScheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 903-985-4651 to set up a time.

PMC EMERGENCY DEPT. EXPANSION GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

Dec. 3, Noon3 3 Entrance to current ER

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE

Nov. 3 • 1 pm & 16 • 2 pm3 3 16 16 Dec. 8 • 1 pm & 21 • 2 pmPMC Women’s Tower8 8 21 21

PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER PRESENTS CHRISTMASVILLE

Dec. 5-8, 20135 5 8 8 Historic Old Town - Rock Hill

REINDEER ROMP 5K PRESENTED BY PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER

Dec. 7 • 9 am7 7 122 Main Street, Rock Hill

WALK WITH A DOC / FREE Nov. 9 • 8 am

9 9 14 14 Dec. 14 • 8 am Piedmont Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center (Located at the Riverwalk Development)

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE

Nov. 6 / Dec. 4 • 6 pm6 6 4 4 PMC Women’s Tower

Nov. 19 • 6 pm • CV Tele Conf.19 19 Room in the Heart Center

A HEALTHIER RUNWAY – SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS FASHION SHOW

Nov. 14 • 6:30 pm14 14 Rock Hill Galleria Mall

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER – HELPING WOMEN WITH CANCER

Dec. 16 • 6:30 pm • Free16 16 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

CPR CERTIFICATIONNov. 19 / Dec. 17 • 6 pm

19 19 17 17 PMC Annex

HEALTHY HEART RISK ASSESSMENTNov. 21 • 7:30 am • $39.95

21 21 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center

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CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

Nov. 2, 16 • 8:30 am2 2 16 16 Dec. 8, 21 • 8:30 amPMC Women’s Tower8 8 21 21

INFANT CARE

Nov. 2, 16 • 2 pm2 2 16 16 Dec. 7, 21 • 2 pmPMC Women’s Tower

SIBLING BOOT CAMPNov. 3 / Dec. 1 • 2 pmPMC Women’s Tower

GRANDPARENTS 101Nov. 3 / Dec. 1 • 3 pmPMC Women’s Tower

INFANT MASSAGE CLASSNov. 4 / Dec. 2 • 6 pmPMC Women’s Tower

YOUNG PARENTS TO BENov. 4 / Dec. 2 • 7 pm

4 4 2 2 PMC Women’s Tower

TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE

Nov. 5 • 2 pm5 5 Dec. 3, 26 • 4 pmPMC Women’s Tower Conf. D3 3 26 26

INFANT CPRNov. 10 / Dec. 8 • 3 pm

10 10 8 8 PMC Women’s Tower

BREASTFEEDING CLASSNov. 18 / Dec. 16 • 7 pm

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FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

BREASTFEEDING Support Group Every Tuesday 10 am-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support GroupNov. 5 / Dec. 3 • 6 pm

5 5 3 3 PMC Women’s Tower

US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group

Nov. 5 / Dec. 3 • 7 pm5 5 3 3 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

BEYOND BREAST CANCER Nov. 7, 21 • 5:30 pm

7 7 21 21 Dec. 5, 19 • 5:30 pmPMC Women’s

5 5 19 19 Diagnostic Center

DIABETES Support GroupNov. 7 / Dec. 5 • 6 pm

7 7 5 5 PMC Women’s Tower

SPINAL CORD INJURY Support GroupNov. 12 / Dec. 10 • 5:30 pm

12 12 10 10 PMC Women’s Tower

EMPTY ARMS Support GroupNov. 18 / Dec. 16 • 7 pm

18 18 16 16 PMC Women’s Tower Conf. D

MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart FailureNov. 26 / Dec. 11 • 6:30 pm

26 26 11 11 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

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