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Huntington Hospital brings Stop the Bleed training to over 90 local teachers, school nurses and staff at Pasadena Unified School

Posted on April 3, 2019February 22, 2020 by Workforce

Michelle Baker, RN, Huntington Hospital, instructs Alma Juarez, community assistant at Madison Elementary School, how to control bleeding in a traumatic injury at Stop the Bleed training session at PUSD’s Development Day.

On April 1, Huntington Hospital nurses provided Stop the Bleed training at Pasadena Unified School District’s Professional Development Day at Pasadena High School. Stop the Bleed is an educational session where people receive hands-on demonstrations and information about how to use tourniquets and control bleeding in traumatic injuries. The nurses trained PUSD teachers, administration, school nurses and staff in three different sessions for a total of over 90 participants. The program, which was also supported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, brought to light the need for this type of training for school employees.

“With 28 school sites and 16,000 students attending school each day in PUSD, it is our goal to prepare all employees to respond to emergencies,” said Ann Rector, director, health programs department, PUSD. “PUSD appreciates the commitment of Huntington Hospital to train our employees in Stop the Bleed. They are a valued partner.”

Although the likelihood of someone being involved in an active shooter event is very slim (approximately 1%), the chances of someone being involved in an everyday occurring emergency (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, power tool accidents, etc.) or even an earthquake is much higher. “Severe bleeding can quickly turn fatal – so we want to give time for EMS or other public safety providers to arrive,” says Michelle Baker, RN, Huntington Hospital. “The person closest to you may be the only one who can stop the bleed. This training can help everyone – from an experienced physician to an elementary school teacher – learn how they can help stop or control an actively bleeding injury.”

Huntington Hospital’s Stop the Bleed program is funded by proceeds from the Fall Food & Wine Festival, held every October. To schedule Stop the Bleed training at your organization, please email: [email protected]

Transitioning to a plant-based diet

Posted on March 26, 2019September 15, 2023 by Workforce

By: Crystal Kwan, MPH, registered dietician, Huntington Hospital

Following a plant-based diet can be a healthy approach to meal planning, and can be done in a simple step wise fashion. A whole foods plant based diet includes foods in their whole unprocessed form, which includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and small amounts of healthy fats.

1.) Start with meatless meals you already cook at home: This can include meals like black beans and rice, whole grain pasta with marinara sauce, or lentil soup and salad.

2.) Experiment with new simple recipes: Recreate a typical dish by replacing the animal protein with a plant-based protein. Examples include chili with beans and lentils, black bean burgers, vegetable lasagna, or a tofu and vegetable stir-fry.

3.) Consider your protein options: We can meet our protein needs from plant-based sources, including beans, lentils, soy products (tofu, edamame, soy milk), nuts/seeds, and certain whole grains and vegetables. For variety, try meat substitutes such as seitan and tempeh.

4.) Add more vegetables and fruits to your meals and snacks: Try to have at least 1 serving of vegetable and fruit with your main meals. A colorful plate of vegetables and fruits means a diet rich in antioxidants and fiber, protective nutrients that offer a wide range of benefits.

5.) To flavor your foods without animal products, include umami ingredients. These include fermented products (soy sauce, miso paste, aged cheese) and are naturally in foods such as tomatoes, mushrooms, seaweed, peas, corn, onions, tofu and edamame.

For more information about nutrition tips and advice, please visit: https://www.huntingtonhealth.org/our-services/clinical-nutrition-counseling/

Huntington Senior Care Network receives $300,000 from Huntington Collection

Posted on March 26, 2019February 22, 2020 by Workforce

On March 25, 2019, Huntington Collection presented a check in the amount of $300,000 to Huntington Senior Care Network (SCN), a nationally recognized program that helps older and disabled adults and their families remain healthy and independent. Huntington Collection is a unique resale shop that sells merchandise through consignment and qualified donations. All proceeds from the shop benefit the Senior Care Network. Since 1984, Huntington Collection has contributed nearly $10 million to the program.

Huntington Collection is located at 766 South Fair Oaks Avenue (corner of Fillmore) in Pasadena. To learn more about Huntington Collection, please visit: www.huntingtoncollection.org

Huntington Senior Care Network is a department of Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital. The community-based team includes over 30 staff and additional volunteers and students. Together, SCN serves more than 600 community members with the ultimate goal of helping seniors live safely in their homes. To learn more about Huntington Senior Care Network, please visit: www.huntingtonhospital.org/SCN.

Congratulations to February’s DAISY Award winner, Rob Duryee, RN

Posted on March 12, 2019February 27, 2023 by Workforce

As a designated Magnet hospital, Huntington Hospital is a recognized leader in nursing excellence. Every day, our nurses go above and beyond for our patients, and we are proud to recognize them for their efforts.

The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. The Barnes family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, and created this international award to say thank you to nurses everywhere.

Huntington Hospital’s February DAISY Award winner, Rob Duryee, RN, CCU, was nominated by a colleague who wrote the following: “The CCU admitted two trauma patients, a husband and wife both in their 90’s after a motor vehicle accident. They had been married for 70 years. The husband was transferred out of the CCU before his wife. Rob was taking care of him that day and was aware that his wife was still admitted to CCU. Rob decided to make a detour as he transferred his patient out of the unit…he wheeled the patient into his wife’s room where they were able to hold hands and have a conversation, something that they had not been able to do since admission. Undoubtedly, Rob had many things to do for his other patient and probably was about to admit another but he took the time to give this lovely couple some time together. As it turned out, this would be the last time the couple would be together as the wife made the difficult decision to transition to comfort care. I have no doubt that the gift of time together that Rob arranged gave this couple and the entire family some peace knowing that they spend those last moments together. Rob’s actions made an impact on his colleagues. The story was shared many times on the unit. When I thanked Rob for his kind actions he humbly stated that it was his pleasure and privilege. He also went on to share that the husband was a World War II veteran and that they had spent quite a bit of time talking about his service to our country. Rob also stated what a privilege it was to take care of him.”

Critical nursing can have the reputation of focusing more on the technical and complex aspects of nursing practice versus the human aspect of caring. Rob is a highly-skilled, technical critical care nurse but it is clear, based on his actions, that he has not lost touch with human kindness, compassion, understanding and empathy – the integral components of nursing care.

Congratulations, Rob! Thank you for going above and beyond for our patients.

For more information about the DAISY Award, please visit: www.huntingtonhospital.com/daisyform

Huntington Hospital Announces New Leadership to Board of Directors

Posted on March 4, 2019March 30, 2023 by Workforce

Today, Huntington Hospital announced the retirement of Paul L. H. Ouyang as chairman of its board of directors, effective March 31, 2019. Current vice chair of the board of directors, Jaynie Studenmund has been appointed as the new chairman.

“Paul has contributed immeasurably to Huntington Hospital during his two decades of service on our board of directors,” said Lori J. Morgan, president and CEO, Huntington Hospital. “He has been a thoughtful and generous leader who has brought great integrity to the role. I wish him the best in this new chapter of life – it’s well earned.”

Paul joined Huntington Hospital’s board of directors in 1998 and has been a trustee of the Huntington Trust since 2002. During his time on the board, Paul advised the hospital on the construction of the West Tower, expansion of the emergency and trauma center, led the achievement to comprehensive stroke certification and helped the hospital build new relationships within the Chinese community.

Paul brought extensive business experience to Huntington Hospital’s board. He is the co-founder and president of the CareerArc Group and was the founder and president of The NTI Group and served as the CEO of Vivendi Universal Net USA.

Prior, he was the EVP/ COO/CFO of successful startups MP3.com and Tickets.com. Additionally, he was a managing director at KPMG and a vice president at J.P. Morgan. Paul served on several technology boards and received his BA from Amherst College and MBA from The Wharton School.

“It has been an amazing honor to serve as chairman of the board for Huntington Hospital and to be engaged in its vision to provide world-class, compassionate care to our community,” said Paul. “We have a very special board comprised of volunteers driven by passion and the privilege to serve the public good in a most meaningful manner. I’m truly proud of and grateful for all the thousands of folks; employees, physicians as well as community members and leaders who have contributed so much to our mission during my tenure. Huntington Hospital is the cornerstone for population health in our region. Thank you for the privilege to serve this wonderful community. Looking to the future, Jaynie Studenmund has been my board colleague for many years and I have great confidence that the board of directors will be in excellent hands.”

Jaynie Studenmund has been on the board since 1998 and was named a lifetime trustee in 2011. She has served on nearly every committee on the board and has recently chaired the quality, strategy, compensation, and CEO search committees.

Jaynie’s professional career spans nearly 40 years and combines management consulting, C-suite operating roles in financial services and digital companies, and extensive public and non-profit board service. Jaynie worked in banking for 20 years, where she was, in succession, the executive vice president and top executive for consumer banking for three of the nation’s largest banks, including First Interstate Bank. Following the consolidation in California banking, Jaynie joined the internet industry in the early days, working for two Pasadena Idealab companies. First, she served as the president & COO for PayMyBills, a leader in bill management, and next as the chief operating officer for Overture Services. Overture pioneered paid search and helped establish what is today the $60 billion search engine marketing (SEM) industry. Overture expanded from one to twelve international markets and grew to $1.2 billion before selling to Yahoo.

Since Overture, Jaynie has been a corporate director and advisor. Her current boards include CoreLogic and EXL Services, Forest Lawn and funds for Western Asset Management. Prior corporate boards include Orbitz, Lifelock, Pinnacle Entertainment, and eHarmony. Jaynie has always been active in the community, and in addition to Huntington Hospital, her current non-profit boards include Flintridge Prep and the Enduring Heroes Foundation. Jaynie has a BA in Economics from Wellesley College and a MBA from Harvard Business School.

“It has been a great privilege to work alongside Paul for so many years, and I’m thankful for his truly profound and lasting contribution to the hospital and the entire community,” says Jaynie. “I look forward to leading the board and working with Dr. Morgan and the executive management team to continue to bring the highest-level of health care to the community for generations to come.”

Paul’s retirement brings about two additional changes to the hospital’s board. Replacing Paul Ouyang as a lifetime trustee is Paul Johnson, who has served on the hospital’s board of directors since 2013. He is the managing director of Paul Conrad LLC, a strategic and operational advisory service for high potential mid-sized businesses, startups and investment groups.

In addition, board member Wayne Brandt will be replacing Paul Ouyang as the chair of the finance committee. Wayne joined the board in 2012 and was appointed as a lifetime trustee of the hospital in 2016. He is the managing director and national originations director of the real estate capital markets group at Wells Fargo Bank.

Huntington Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers Designation for Cardiac Care

Posted on February 19, 2019March 30, 2023 by Workforce

Blue Shield Distinction Center - Cardiac badge

Blue Cross/Blue Shield has recognized Huntington Hospital with a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA),[1] cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and is expected to claim more than 23.6 million lives annually by 2030. Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care seek to empower patients with the knowledge and tools to find quality cardiac care. To receive a Blue Distinction Centers designation, hospitals must demonstrate expertise in delivering safe and effective cardiac care, focusing on cardiac valve surgery, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) episodes of care.

“We are proud to be named a Blue Distinction Center for the quality, cardiac care we provide our patients,” said Azhil (Alex) Durairaj, MD, medical director, cardiovascular services, Huntington Hospital. “The impact of heart disease is widespread. Our experienced and talented cardiac team is committed to fighting the disease by advancing care for our patients, investing in technologies and educating the community. This designation is the direct result of all of our hard work.”

“Blue Shield of California congratulates Huntington Hospital on its Blue Distinction designation for Cardiac Care. The Blue Distinction program is another example of our commitment to ensuring our members have access to quality care through our in-network providers,” said Terry Gilliland, senior vice president and chief health officer, Blue Shield of California.

Hospitals recognized with this designation are assessed using a combination of quality information supplied by hospitals and third-party data registries, and cost measures derived from Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ medical claims.

For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated providers, visit www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Health of America Report® series and the national BCBS Health Indexsm. For more information on BCBSA and its member companies, please visit BCBS.com. We also encourage you to connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow us on Twitter.

About Blue Distinction Centers

Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures, developed with input from the medical community. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers located in its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each provider’s cost of care is evaluated using data from its Local Blue Plan. Providers in CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on www.bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.

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[1]American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/-/media/data-import/downloadables/heart-disease-and-stroke-statistics-2018—at-a-glance-ucm_498848.pdf

Congratulations to DAISY winner Kelli Hernandez, RN, 4 West

Posted on February 19, 2019February 27, 2023 by Workforce

Huntington Hospital’s recent DAISY Award winner, Kelli Hernandez, RN, 4 West, was nominated by a patient who wrote the following: “My father was admitted and discharged. I would like to thank everyone – doctors, nurses, assistants, all staff members – they are all exceptional at Huntington Hospital. There is one person who stood out – Kelli. She is passionate about her job, attentive to the needs of the patient, answered all our questions and very knowledgeable. She constantly came in to check on my father and made sure his food was ordered. There was an incident which required me to leave the room and Kelli was not his assigned nurse that day but I saw her in the hallway (while I was crying). Kelli gave me a hug and assured me he would be taken care of and moved to another unit, if needed, for his health. I have to say in a moment of need, and not just for the patient, but the family as well, Kelli went above and beyond her job description and really represented the entire taff of what Huntington Hospital is truly made of. I commend her for her outstanding service, her compassion towards other humans, and her unconditional love for everyone. She is where she truly needs to be. I highly recommend her for the Daisy Award. Thank you for recognizing who she is. She is one in a million.

Thank you, Kelli, for going above and beyond for our patients. For more information about the DAISY Award, please visit: www.huntingtonhospital.com/daisyform

Huntington Hospital Babies "Go Red" for Heart Month

Posted on February 14, 2019April 16, 2021 by Workforce

Huntington Hospital has collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide every baby born at the hospital this month with a red onesie and hat as a symbol of heart health and encouragement for a healthy future.

These special hats were knitted and crocheted by volunteers from around the Los Angeles area through AHA’s program, Little Hats, Big Hearts™, empowering moms to live heart healthy lives and to help their children do the same.

Learn about our pregnancy and birth center services.

Huntington Hospital Acquires Two New da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Systems for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Posted on February 12, 2019June 17, 2024 by Workforce

Huntington Hospital is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of two da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems, the next generation in robotic surgical equipment. The da Vinci Xi System was designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The System can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for a larger number of surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, colorectal and general surgery. With this recent acquisition, Huntington Hospital now has a total of three da Vinci Xi Systems – making the hospital one of the largest robotic surgical centers in the region.

By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci Xi System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and an ergonomic design. As with all da Vinci Surgical Systems, the surgeon is 100% in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The Xi System’s immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient.

“As a leader in robotic surgery in the San Gabriel Valley for over a decade, our goal is to provide our patients with excellent outcomes and minimal downtime,” said Armen Dikranian, MD, director of robotic surgery, Huntington Hospital. “This expansion of our program demonstrates Huntington Hospital’s commitment to providing our surgeons and our patients cutting-edge technology that allows us to operate with enhanced vision, precision and control so that patients are able to recover sooner and with less postoperative pain.”

Longer instrument shafts are designed to give surgeons greater operative reach. The da Vinci Xi System is an expandable technology platform that is designed to accommodate and seamlessly integrate a range of current technologies, as well as future innovations, in areas such as imaging, advanced instruments and anatomical access.

“We are proud to offer the latest, most advanced da Vinci robotic system to our surgeons at Huntington Hospital,” said Lori J. Morgan, president and CEO, Huntington Hospital. “Our investment in this world-class technology enhances the care we provide to our community and allows our patients to return more quickly to their day-to-day lives.”

Huntington Hospital Announces New and Returning Board Members

Posted on January 31, 2019March 30, 2023 by Workforce

Today, Huntington Hospital announces the election of three members to its board of directors. Akila Gibbs and Simon Li have been elected as new board members, while John Mothershead has been elected as a returning board member.

“All three individuals demonstrate great commitment to our community,” said Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and CEO, Huntington Hospital. “Their expertise, leadership and professional knowledge will be a great asset to Huntington Hospital’s board of directors. I’m so pleased to welcome them.”

Akila Gibbs has devoted herself to the issues associated with our aging population. She began her career in television news as an award-winning journalist for 16 years. Then, she transitioned to the nonprofit sector working as director of public relations for the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2008, Akila joined the Pasadena Senior Center as executive director where she continues to lead the organization to help meet the growing needs of seniors in our community. She is an active member of Pasadena Rotary and Villa Esperanza’s Community Council for Excellence. Most recently, she was presented with the Junior League of Pasadena’s 2016 Community Impact Award. Akila, and her husband Albert, have two adult children.

Simon Li’s professional career has been in journalism. He began as a reporter working at the Hong Kong Standard and then moved to the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1971. In 1984, Simon joined the Los Angeles Times as an editor in the business news department. Simon moved to the international news desk in 1986, and in 1995, he was named foreign editor. In 2007, after 23 years, he retired as an assistant managing editor of the newspaper. Simon received his Bachelor of Arts and master’s degree in English language and literature from Oxford University. He graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in journalism. Simon and his wife, June, live in Pasadena.

Returning to the Huntington Hospital board of directors is John Mothershead. John is currently managing partner of JLT, LLC, a real estate investment group. Prior to JLT, he founded Backyard Technologies, a computer software and system analysis firm. John most recently served as board chairman of Huntington Medical Research Institutes, where he also held roles as vice chairman and treasurer since 2010. In addition, he has held board positions at Ojai Valley Community Hospital, where he was instrumental in creating their foundation. John has a degree in computer science from the University of Pacific and is an active member of the Association of Computing Machinery. He and his wife, Leanne, live in La Canada Flintridge.