TODAY news - July 25, 2002

Thursday, July 25, 2002 TODAY

Loma Linda University Medical Center news

LLUMC administrator invited to make presentation in China

Vice president for information systems Robert S. Blades, MBA, takes time out from lecturing at the Chinese Healthcare International Technology Association to visit the Great Wall of China. Mr. Blades was one of 20 information systems health-care administrators invited to make presentations to the Chinese technology association.

Loma Linda University Medical Center vice president for information systems Robert S. Blades, MBA, was one of 20 information systems health-care administrators invited to make a presentation to the Chinese Healthcare International Technology Association (CHITA). The meetings were held in late May in Beijing.

The invitation to Mr. Blades came as a result of his presentation made at a national conference of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) held in Atlanta late last year.

"The Chinese government sent a small delegation to observe the proceedings of these meetings," Mr. Blades says. "As a result, the Chinese formed their own similar organization and invited several of the presenters at the Atlanta meetings to come to China to the first CHITA meeting."

Six representatives, including Mr. Blades, from HIMSS made presentations at the meetings. The other HIMSS representatives participated in roundtable discussions with their Chinese counterparts.

"The Chinese are extremely interested in America's state-of-the-art radiology systems integration which essentially is a filmless x-ray system," Mr. Blades says. "Currently, this technology is not available in China."

Attending the first CHITA meetings were 500 information systems representatives from throughout China.

During his visit to China, Mr. Blades had the opportunity to visit the health information systems of two hospitals in Beijing.

"The Chinese health information systems are several years behind American systems," Mr. Blades says. "But they are making rapid improvements to their systems."

Next year, the HIMSS national meeting will be held in San Diego.

"We expect a number of guests from China to attend our meetings," Mr. Blades says. "And we will extend an invitation to them to visit Loma Linda University Medical Center during their visit to California."

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Medical students awarded community service grant

The School of Medicine Student Association has been awarded a $20,000 grant to assist with the development of three community service projects in the Norton neighborhoods of San Bernardino.

The competitively awarded grant is administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and is sponsored by the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative. Eligibility for the grant is restricted to projects that are initiated by students from one of the 125 United States medical schools and that are designed to promote continued student involvement in service to their communities.

Two School of Medicine students, Anunporn ("Tui") Srisawat and Renay Fredette, prepared and submitted the grant proposal.

The grant is for the purpose of expanding the Healthy Neighborhoods Celebration (HNC), the Community Kids Connection programs, and tutoring programs at the Bradley-Lewis Tutor/Mentor House. These programs all serve the Norton neighborhoods--the areas of San Bernardino and Highland that are south of Baseline Boulevard, and east of Waterman Avenue.

The grant, which is intended to provide seed money for program expansion is to be given in declining amounts of $8,000 for the first year, and $6,000, $4,000, and $2,000 respectively for the second, third, and fourth years of the grant.

The award letter specified that eligibility for the second, third, and fourth years of funding, "is contingent upon the achievement of the projects annual goals as noted in the proposal and the provision of a workable process for continued financial support of the project as grant support diminishes."

The first HNC took place on October 7, 2001, at the Social Action Community Health Systems (SACHS) Norton Clinic and involved a 5K and 10K run, a health fair, and information/service booths representing more than 40 different community service programs that serve the Norton neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Three hundred runners participated in the first race and about 1,000 people attended the health fair and celebration events. The HNC was initiated by the School of Medicine Student Association and received significant support from the LLU chancellor's office, the SACHS administration, the LLUMC office of community outreach, the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, and from local businesses.

The grant proposal expresses the intent to collaborate closely with the LLU Church EXEL program. The proposal also indicates that students from all of the schools within LLU, as well as community-based individuals are and will continue to be an integral part of the planned programs.

Community Kids Connection is a weekend children's mentoring program at the SACHS Norton Clinic, intended to expand to involve after-school tutoring. The grant award provides for costs associated with: a.) health screening during the annual health fair and follow-up after the fair; b.) expansion of the existing Community Kids Connection weekend program; and c.) academic tutoring programs for children on weekday evenings. The plan is for tutoring to be conducted at the Bradley"Lewis House and at the Women"Infant"Children (WIC) classroom at SACHS.

The Bradley"Lewis Tutor/ Mentor house, located at 948 East Norman Road in San Bernardino, opened in October, 2001, as part of the LLUMC strategic plan to address needs of the Norton neighborhoods. It provides low-cost housing for graduate students who repay their "rental advantage" by tutoring and mentoring the children in the neighborhood where they live. While the grant is for the purpose of expanding tutoring programs, the house also fosters children's gardens, family nutrition classes, family counseling services, computer and Internet access and training, and an ecology program for children and teens (see <http://www.healthycities. com/bltmh.htm>).

The first SACHS clinic was started more than 30 years ago to provide low cost care in the Norton area. The SACHS system now provides service to more than 40,000 patients each year. SACHS is part of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center.

The award letter was sent to Renay Fredette, executive student director for the HNC from Robert L. Beran, PhD, vice president for student affairs and educational services for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
The next Healthy Neighborhoods Celebration and 5K and 10K race is scheduled for October 6, 2002, at the SACHS Norton in San Bernardino.

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Loma Linda University Medical Center medical staff hold annual dinner

Richard Chinnock, MD (left), and B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS (second from right), recognize Barbara Jean Orr, MD, and Wilbert Gonzalez-Angulo, MD, for 30 years of service.

On June 11 the Loma Linda University Medical Center medical staff honored several members for their continued service at the annual business meeting held in the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center. While not all were present to receive their awards, 31 doctors were honored.

"I wanted to thank each of you," says B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president and CEO of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center. The doctors were honored for 20, 25, 30, 35, and 50 years of service. The honorees represented more than 600 years of experience at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Also at the dinner, medical staff approved the new administration officers for the next term. Outgoing medical staff president since 2000, Richard Chinnock, MD, welcomed Stan Brauer, MD, as the incoming president.

Dr. Brauer then gave a brief speech encouraging those present to continue in their Christ-centered excellence.

"We are literally urban missionaries," said Dr. Brauer.

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Palm Springs Corvette Club donates $2,000 to LLUMC neurology department

Dale Lake (third from left), president of the Palm Springs Corvette Club, presents a check for $2,000 to Carmel Armon (second from left), MD, director of research for the neurology department, to help fund research of ALS. Also present are club members David Gipson (far left), Jane Gilmond (third from right), and Paul Aragon (second from right) along with Dee Moses (far right), RN, clinical research coordinator for the neurology department.

Judy Aragon left a legacy without even knowing it. Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease) at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Ms. Aragon died last year from the little understood disease. On June 11 at 10:30 a.m., just a little more than six months since his wife died, Paul Aragon of the Palm Springs Corvette Club presented a check for $2,000 to the Loma Linda University Medical Center neurology department's Hearts for ALS.

The Palm Springs Corvette Club (PSCC) raised the money to benefit the Hearts for ALS program at their third annual Fun Autocross in 29 Palms.

"The character of our club and the success of the autocross really came into maturity when we adopted ALS as our cause," says Mr. Aragon. "I can't express the depth of my gratitude, as I know that Judy was the reason ALS was chosen as the PSCC charity."

Carmel Armon, MD, director of research for the neurology department, and Dee Moses, RN, clinical research coordinator, accepted the check.

"When my wife Judy and I made the decision to buy our first Corvette in February of 1999, we had no idea of the impact the purchase of our car would have on our lives," reminisces Mr. Aragon. "We joined the PSCC in the summer of that year and"we both enjoyed seeing the evolution of our club."

Palm Springs Corvette Club members presenting the check (from left to right): Ed Goad with his 1985 Corvette; David Gipson with his 1998 Corvette;Dale Lake with his 1972 Corvette; Jane Gilmond with her 1974 Corvette; and Paul Aragon with his 1998 Corvette.

ALS is a disorder of the motor neurons and nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control the action of voluntary muscles. In ALS, for unknown reasons, these nerve cells gradually die. As they die, the nerve fibers that travel from them to the muscles die, too, and the muscles that normally receive the signals from these nerve fibers can no longer function.

ALS most often strikes adults in the late middle age (55 to 65). But there are people with ALS ranging from their teens to their 80s. It usually starts in a leg or arm, with weakness, stiffness, or cramping. Sometimes, the trouble starts in the mouth or throat, usually as difficulty forming words with the tongue and lips, or with voice volume or quality.

When a patient is diagnosed with the disease the prognosis is usually a two-to-five year window. Relatively little money goes into the effort of finding out the cause of the disease, which is still unknown even after more than 60 years since Lou Gehrig passed away. The Palm Springs Corvette Club, in honoring the memory of Judy Aragon, is changing that with their Hearts for ALS fundraiser.

"We"re looking for people from the Loma Linda area to come out and participate," says David Gipson, a member of the PSCC. The event offers an autocross course to be challenged and prizes to be won. Happening over two days, it isn't even necessary to own a Corvette. The Sunday autocross is open to all makes and models.

To find out more about the Palm Springs Corvette Club's Fun Autocross, visit the website <www.pscorvette.com>.

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Director named for LLUMC chaplains' services

James Greek, DMin, accepted the position of director for the Medical Center chaplains' services department recently.

On July 9, James Greek, DMin, accepted an invitation to become the permanent director of Loma Linda University Medical Center chaplains' services. He comes to this position with the unanimous support of the search committee and the Medical Center's leadership team. The chaplains' services department serves both the University Medical Center and its divisions, as well as the Behavioral Medicine Center.

Dr. Greek received his clinical pastoral education from Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona. He holds a doctorate of ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary and a master of divinity from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. For the past five years, he has served as a chaplain in the Medical Center. He also holds faculty appointments in Loma Linda University's Faculty of Religion and the School of Medicine's division of plastic surgery, and he is a clinical associate in the University's Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness. Since March of this year, Dr. Greek has served as acting director for chaplains' services.

Dr. Greek brings a rich variety of experiences to his new post. He has served as a pastor and a conference president for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has extensive teaching experience both in the classroom and in the clinical setting. Last school year, he directed the clinical electives in spiritual care for more than 100 senior medical students. He has also directed the grief recovery program offered by the chaplains' services. He is married to Ramona Perez Greek, PhD, RN, who teaches in the University's School of Nursing. They have one son, James-Pierre, who is 13 years old.

As director, Dr. Greek will ensure and coordinate proper chaplain coverage for staff and patients throughout the hospital. He is also responsible for the training of the other eight full-time and four student chaplains.

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Inaugural Loma Linda "Home Run for ALS"

Floyd Peterson, MPH, mayor of the City of Loma Linda, welcomed more than 300 people who participated in the first ever Loma Linda "Home Run for ALS" 5k/10k run/walk on May 19.

The event, organized by the "Hearts for ALS" committee, was held to raise awareness of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and to raise funds to support services for patients and their families.

ALS causes progressive muscle weakness and disability and is ultimately fatal. Two patients in the early stages of the disease participated, as did several friends and family members who walked in memory of departed loved ones.

The strong showing of support gave the message that while ALS might weaken the body, it will not dampen the spirit.

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Loma Linda University Medical Center, Behavioral Medical Center, and University Health Care employees recognized

35 years

(From left) Leo Rein, Jean Burgdorff, and Richard Schaefer stand with B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president and CEO, LLUMC, as they are recognized for their 35 years of service to the Medical Center.

Loma Linda University Medical Center and Behavioral Medical Center recognized the many milestones of service reached by their employees on June 12. With more than 6,000 years of combined experience gathered at the banquet in Wong Kerlee International Conference Center that evening, it was a show of unfailing devotion and commitment to the ongoing mission of the institution.

Employees being recognized for 10 years of service through 45 years of service were treated to a Southwest-style dinner and the musical flavors of Spanish music performed by Elvin S. Rodriguez, EdM, EdD, professor of music at La Sierra University.

B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president and CEO of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center, shared her appreciation of those employees reaching their milestone years.

"You are the expert musicians who perform the help and healing every day," remarked Dr. Behrens, who also said she felt more like the conductor of an orchestra than a president.

"Our challenge is to touch the lives of people, not just with healing, but with hope," she continued. "So thank you for taking up the score for our motto to 'make man whole.'"

Employees recognized for

10 years of service
Aka, Sheryl Ann
Ampuero, Edith R.
Awabdy, Meryem C.
Baer, Bonnie Jeanne
Barrett, Flordeliza C.
Barrientos, Jeny Mendoza
Biswas, Naomi N.
Branson, Brian D.
Brower, Kimber L.
Brown, Jacqueline Lynn
Caballero, Juan Carlos
Carpenter, Cecilia P.
Carrick, Valerie C.
Cash, Diana Lynn
Celaya, Steven John
Chandra, Seno Astrajanto
Chinnock, Geneva A.
Conway, Susan M.
Cooper, Richard J.
Cranor, Crystal Ann
Dejager, Nancy Noreen
Delizo, Geoffrey K.
Devine, Katherine Luna
Domingo, Edna Bacate
Eaks, Sara E.
Fabian, Mercedes O.
Fisher, Christopher Allen
Flores, Cristina A. *
Gallo, Charity S.
Garrett, David Louis
Gil, Esther
Givens, Debra Ann
Griffith, Linda J.
Haviland, Sherry J.
Hayes, Kimberly
Hernando, Christynne B.
Hilligoss, Joan M.
Humeston, Julie B.
Janzen, Frances Lee
Joseph, Editha S.
Kelly, Kadette
Knight, R. Nadine
Kovacik, Janie Bonnette
Laida, Valerie G.
Lao, Liza Simsuangco
Lipschultz, Patricia Ann
Lopez, Teresa Ann
Lovell, Deborah L.
Lucas, Gary Allen
Mamora, Lamria Tambunan
Martin, Sharon Ann
Medicus, Kathleen M.
Miller, Rose V.
Moe, Cynthia Joyce
Montana, Joy S.
Nambiar, Sunder R.
Ndlela, Sibusiso S.
Nelson, Cynthia Sue
Nieman, Kathleen A.
Papa, Diane Mattozzi
Patulot, Evelyn Z.
Perez, Reuel Semira
Peterson, Judith A. *
Pierce, John W.
Putnam, Terrie
Radulescu, Olga
Read, Wendy Marilyn
Romero, Lisa G.
Romero, Yolanda
Roque, Tony Ray
Rouse, Marcela
Schultz, Edward Owen
Scoggins, Marjorie H.
Shea, Patricia L.
Sherrick, Deanna L.
Skousen, Kimi Sue
Smith, Joel J.
Soderblom, Sheryl D.
Stephenson, Linda Kaye
Swayze, Lisa D.
Terry, Katherine Denice
Thompson, Janet
Thompson-Cline, Annelies C.
Titgen, David J.
Tran, Hoai Tan Ngoc
Underwood, Jeanne
Utt, Vickie L.
Valenzuela, Paz Esther
Venckeleer, Margaret R.
Wendtland, Colleen Marie
Wierenga, Carla *
Williams, Jeffrey S.
Winslow, Denise Elizabeth
Wood, Kimberly A.
Wood, Kristy L.
Zuniga, Leticia Carmen
*LLUBMC employees

15 years of service
Abaro-Castro, Rosemelyn
Alvarez, Susie Marie
Arellano, Dena C.
Barnhart, Kathleen L.
Bobst, Deborah K.
Boggs, Kevin S.
Borg, Linda S.
Brewer, Yolanda E.
Brown, Raelene D.
Cadena, Diane P.
Castro, Louie J.
Cook, Elisa
Cornejo, Dolores M.
Custodio, Ruth S.
Duarte, Jesus
Edminster, Mary Lou
Eldridge, Gary L.
Evanovich, Kathleen M.
Flores, Pamela Agustines
Gabriel, Rona Marie
Garcia, Henry A.
Gardner, Nancy J.
Garner, Eric K.
Gauley, Brent A.
Gibbs, Suzanne
Gleason, Otha Lee
Gomez, Maria Rosenda
Gordon, Scott D.
Greenbeck, Sally Sue
Green-Latner, Judith E.
Griffin, Don H.
Gudde, Helen Mae
Guerrero, Luci
Gwinn, Donald C.
Haman, Michael K.
Hansen, Judy L.
Heemstra, Pearl G.
Hernandez, Mary A.
Hinckley, Florangela
Huckins, Jan R.
Hudson, Diana K.
Ignacio, Julita U.
Isaeff, Janel Rose
Jackson, Charlotte Betty L.
James, Steve A.
Johnston, Nancy Kay
Jones, Carol Ann
Joseph, Theresa M.
Joseph, Judith V.
Kartasasmita, Lasmanahwati
Lee, Nan-Shih
Lewis, Gloria H.
Longway, Barbara J.
Mamanua, Annie
Martin Hughen, Teresa
Mcpherson, Beverly Rose
Medina, Rita Teichmueller
Mejia, Carlos A.
Miller, Claudia R.
Neal, Dorothy Jean
Neuendorff, Diana Esther
Newbold-Eldridge, Carol
Newmoyer, Gemma Cruz
Nishiura, Lindy Frances
Okura, Kouji
Pegis, Priscilla Rivera
Portilla, Conchita Esther
Pringle, Bonnie L.
Pueschel, Ralph C.
Quenga, Dorothy A.
Ramirez, Juana
Rivas, Michael Z.
Rose, Charlene Gale
Sahagian, Nayrien J.
Scoggins, Jeffrey D.
Shiu, Iris Mei Chao Tsai
Shumway, Suzanne Patrice
Siapco, Benjamin J.
Stimmel, Barry Eugene Jr.
Stimmel, Teresa D.
Throssell, Julie Ann
Timple, Leticia L.
Togashi, Norman
Torres, Kyna S.
Umali, Zenaida D.
Vasquez, Sandra K.
Warren, Paul D.
Watling-Monge, Frances Marie
Wolf, Elizabeth Ann

20 years of service
Andres-Lange, Elisabet K.
Barringham, Cari Martin
Bennett, Catherine L.
Berona, Lizbeth K.
Birt, Shirley A.
Blake, Sandy L.
Booker, Jacqueline
Bruhl, Daryl E.
Bumroongchart, Sanit
Bunlong, Tawan
Burr, Janice E.
Burritt, Margaret Louise
Bussey, Shelley Colleen
Calinisan, Lydia Barrett
Cochran-Teichman, Sandra
Comilang, Hilda
Cook, Cookie Mina Jean
Dekoning, Linda Diane
Dyke, Nadine A.
Estrada, Paula J.
Flores, Manuel R.
Fritzsche, Sharon D.
Fund, Larry Walter
Garaza, Pablito Dancel
Garcia, Linda
Germain,Ginette A.
Gramling, Penny M.
Gutierrez, Sylvia Ann
Henry, Betty Jean
Hensley, Holly G.
Housley, Teresa Anne
Imperio, Marvin A.
Jones, Jo Ann
Knight, Randall James
Kroncke, Rachel
Lehne, Cathi S.
Lim, Stephen
Lipskey, Linda J.
Lucas, James E.
Mag-Akat, Belen H.
Martin, Charlotte S.
Mcclellan, Bradley J.
Mckenzie, Sheila L.
Moreno, Cheryl Jean
Nelson, Donna L.
Palmieri, Carolyn Grace
Pamintuan, Honrado M.
Peden, Gina L.
Radoias, Gabriela
Ranosa, Naomi R.
Roberts, Michelle Rae
Santa Maria, Daisy Abaro
Schlensker, Deborah Ruth
Scott, Loreen Kay
Sirbu, Livia
Smith, Bonnie Faye
Solano, Rosa Maria
Steudel, Gerhard A.
Stout, Sandra Kay
Suphol, Sa Ard
Sutherland, Lenus C.
Tan, Betsy
Tay, Elaine
Terry, Michael Hilliard
Testerman, Nancy
Thomson, John R.
Tipton, Mary Patricia
Turner, Candance Anne
Van Ravenswaay, Alane
Villalpando, Susan Diane
Watson, Dwayne R.
White, Delila Rae
Wong, Eleanor C.
Wright, Patricia E.

25 years of service
Alipoon, Alan
Barnett, Shirley Sue
Bell, Beverly
Bobbitt, Rebecca Ann
Brethour, Judy L.
Brown, Milca
Cairns, Jane Bray
Calabrate, Angela M.
Carville, Susan C.
Chafin, Emma C.
Cross, Norma Jean
Dalke, Katherine W.
Dosey, Eleanor
Ghosh, Ronald S.C.
Gianni, Cecilia Diane
Gregory, Cheryl L.
Haddad, Lynn Marie
Haines, Sharon
Hewitt, Deborah Lynne
Hinkle, Marilyn L.
Hobbs, Jocelyn
Holland, Melinda R.
Holshouser, Barbara A.
Inmotto, Charuspun
Jose, Eppie C.
Kingsfield, Mary Ellen E.
Koil, Rita A.
Lara, Rosie M.
Lee, Betty Sau-Hing
Lee, Daniel P.
Lee, Eunice E.
Livingstone, Terry Lynn
Lopez, Aniceto L.
Loriezo, Jeannette O.
Loriezo, Jon A.
Lozich, Betty J.
Ly, Phoebe
Madrid, Rueben
Marsh, Linda K.
Martinez, Fidelia I.
Matunas, John A.
Mitchell, Michael M.
Moore, Patrick J.
Ogden, Audrey
Oliveros, Isidro
Ontiveros, Helen R.
Petta, Maria
Rambharose, Rita
Reiswig, Renae
Robie, Sharon L.
Savik, Marla Louise
Spiller, Juli Ann
Streifling, Deborah Cockrell
Throssell, David L.
Tongpo, Pedrito B.
Utt, David L.
Wassermann, Glenn
Wilkinson, Cynthia
Wong, Fiona
Zorn, Stephen

30 years of service
Abernathy, Jacqueline R.
Baden Bruno, Judy K.
Boon, Robert H.
Boyko, Brent E.
Bracker, Pamela M.
Calderon, Louie
Cassel, Margaret A.
Causey, Rozann G.
Dailey, William S.
Dortch, Kristine
Douthit, Jane
Elston-Hurdle, Barbara Jean
Evans, Cora
Hernandez, John F.
Hoyle, Sharon L.
Kroetz, Janet M.
Lazar, Irmgard Fenger
Morvai, Rosalie A.
Mumper, Donald
Newbold, Jean
Pedersen, Marilyn L.
Redden, Zonita
Rooker, Jolene Rae
Schmidt, Cynthia J.
Self, Linda
Tan, Carol
Thompson, Barbara Ann
Watson, Marketa
Wical, Robert L.
Wolfe, Harlan J.

35 years of service
Burgdorff, Jean
Colson, Harry J.
Cuozzo, Patricia Anne
Hill, Marilyn Jane
Loder, Robert
Rein, Leo G.
Schaefer, Richard A.

45 years of service
Darling, Maxine H.

Employees of the Medical Center with 30 years of service were recognized for their continued dedication to Christ-centered care at the Employee Recognition Banquet on June 12.

45 years

Roxy Games (second from left) is honored for her 45 years of service with University Health Care by George Delange (far left), executive director for UHC; Roger Hadley, MD (right of Ms. Games), president of UHC; Roy V. Jutzy, MD (back row); Steve Ogilvie, controller for UHC; and Barbara Sharp (behind Dr. Hadley), director of HRM/Professional development.

University Health Care employees were recognized on June 17 in Wong Kerlee International Conference Center.

The participants were treated to the Southwest cousine and Spanish music with a twist.

H. Roger Hadley, MD, president of Loma Linda University Health Care, delivered a message of thanks to all those reaching special marks in their careers.

"It is with gratitude and appreciation that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to those extraordinary LLUHC employees who are being honored at this year's annual employee recognition banquet," said Dr. Hadley. "Your hard work and dedication over the years have made LLUHC a better place for patients, physicians, and other employees.

Roy V. Jutzy, MD, paid a special tribute to Roxy Games, a 45-year employee at LLUHC. Ms. Games was presented with a $200 gift certificate to Ontario Mills Mall and a $500 travel certficate.

LLUHC employees recognized for:

10 years of service
Adelman, Lynda
Alonzo, Shelley Ann
Amato, Patricia Ann
Asher, Kathleen
Axbom, Anita Inger
Beltran, Joanne
Borden, Jennifer R.
Bostwick, Barbara L.
Bradbury, Maria N.
Braun, Sadie Margaret
Bradford-Scott, Leanna
Brink, Shondra L.
Chism, Anne E.
Chun, Mary
Conklin, Jessie C.
Cramer, Sylvia R.
Daus, Ophelia
Diaz, Leticia M.
Dunbar, Donna M.
Eaks, Sara E.
Edgemon, Mabel Lyn
Espino, Eddie C.
Fernandez, Kuualoha
Field, Joni L.
Funai, Darice S.
Garcia, Sandra A.
Gardiner, Nalini
Garfield, Kathryn S.
Garvin, Patricia L.
Gillentine, Betty Joan
Gomez, Michelle
Gray, Erin M.
Grundel, Margaret L.
Guerra, Joel C.
Gurrola, Michele A.
Gutierrez, Gloria J.
Harris, Deeidra V.
Henley, Lisa D.
Holbeck, Judith C.
Johnsen, Carol
Johnson, Marla J.
Jones, Mary Ann
Kalina, Patricia M.
Kelln, Wayne J.
Ketring, Mary P.
Lamatry, Patsy S.
Ledezma, Maria Bertha
Leep, Patti
Lopez, Judie
Lutz, Jannet Kay
Magness, Marilyn Jean
Mansfield, Sharon L.
Marley, Jennifer Kristine
Mckinney, Moonaa D
Mendoza, Lilia
Mesa, Nadine H.
Millage, Kim L.
Miller, James P.
Nelson, Dane
Nicola, Norene M.
Olmos, Liza
Ota, Marlene M.
Perez, Melissa R.
Peyrefitte, Rebecca M.
Post, Laura Lee
Presby, Karen E.
Ramos, Cecilia
Rehage, Emily C.
Ribotto, Nancy M.
Rogers, Debbie
Rose, Christine
Salgado, Desiree A.
Salisbury, Patricia A.
Saucedo, Michelle M.
Shieck, Jennifer L.
Smith, James D.
Smith, Valerie
Spencer, Irene S.
Sumner, Sheila D.
Swanson, Pamela L.
Taylor, Marilynn J.
Teh, Edward Kenneth
Thorn, P. Joye
Tian, Hui Rou
Tosti, Jeanniemarie
Ubrun, Teresa M.
Vega, Katherine Diane
Velasco, Abner B.
Vest, Cynthia Dianne
Villanueva, Victoria
Watts, Christa
Webster, Marie L.
Wharton, Tammie J.
Whedbee, Sandra L.
Wood, Francis G.
Wormhood, Esther M.
Yarbrough, Francie
Ziert, Sharon

15 years of service
Anderson, Adrian Rose
Becerril, Carla E.
Beck, Beverly D.
Blackwell, Jacqueline
Bouche, Renee
Cortez, Sheri A.
Cross, Patricia A.
Doxie, Diana H.
Durham, Ilona M.
Fletcher, Marykay L.
Funk, Mary Elizabeth
Garrity, Laura
Gentry, Elena
Gibbs, Sherry L.
Goldsboro, Mary Ellen
Gonzales, Christina
Gutierrez, Synthia A.
Hardeman, Michelle M.
Harmon, Georgia
Healy, Linda L.
Holt, Shirley
Maldonado, Patricia Marie
Marcantonio, Suzzanne
Mejia, Maria Del Carmen
Mellander, Elizabeth
Molloy, Pamela Sue
Moreno, Maria
Page, Marilyn R.
Roberts, Barbara J.
Roberts, Jeri L.
Rodriguez Jr., Clement
Selle, Debra A.
Sneyd, Marilyn R.
Stewart, Linda
Stratton, Kathy
Strong, Barbara
Sturlaugson, Nancy M.
Tidwell, Cheryl
Toppenberg, Sherilyn R.
Vasquez, Veronica
Wheeler-Dobrota, Nancy
Young, Lillie May

20 years of service
Ashbaker, Betty A.
Buducea, Ruth J.
Fiori, Irene
Ghareaghadje, Cindy
Hiersche, Peggy
Jackson, Susan C.
Johnson, Barbara J.
Kasischke, Debra
Kent, Laney Sue
Laflame, Sheryl Kay
Linnell, Debra
Lipscomb, Lavonne M.
Mckinley, Ronnie J.
Moore, Julie A.
Newbold, Jeanne M.
Peppas, Helen L.
Phelps, Diane
Silva, Olga F.
Staggs, Elizabeth
Stallings, Laura K.
Stamps, Barbara Ann
Ullery, Maxine
Voss, Linda R.
Weaver, Vicki L.
Whited, Peggy L.
Zumwalt, Caroline D.

25 years of service
Barnes, Phyllis M.
Cedergren, Betty M.
Daniel, Barbara A.
Elliott, Ann L.
Haven, Kay H.
Jones, Mary Ann
Lamons, Elaine K.
Love, Sheralyn
Mccoy, Sandra L.
Miller, Nancy J.
Nevatt-Dakan, Wendy
Postma, Dolores
Rein, Anita
Stevens, Sharon L.
Stumpf, Mary Ann
Whitaker, Debbie

30 years of service
Burkholder, Terry K.
Chinnock, Leota H.
Eckles, Janel
Fiesler, Lynda P.
Miller, Analyn L.
Williamson, Sandra J.

35 years of service
Barlow, Carolyn Janiece
Maeda, Amelia T.
Pascual, Catherine E.

45 years of service
Games, Roxy

Heart Transplant swimming party brings patients together

The Drayson Center pool played host to more than 40 people at the Heart Transplant Sizzling Summer Fiesta 2002 on June 23.

"It's an opportunity to celebrate second chances at life," said Sharon Robie, RN, MBA, administrative director of heart transplant, to the heart transplant recipients and their families gathered for a Sunday of good times and good food. Heart transplant kids and adults were treated to a Mexican buffet and all the swimming they could get in for three hours.

Heart transplant kids

The heart transplant kids at the summer reunion gathered for a group photo in their red shirts to celebrate their second chance at life.

Water slide

Daniel Jirschefske zips down the water slide at the Drayson Center pool. He received his second chance at life in 1988 when he was only 3 weeks old.

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