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WELCOME / 4 A Letter from Aria Health’s President & CEO

ORTHOPAEDICs / 6 Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute Launched

WOMEN's HEALTH / 13 Multidisciplinary Care with a Holistic Approach

fAsTCARE / 19 Aria Health FastCare Clinic Offers Convenient Access to Services

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY / 20 Treatment Gives New Hope to Liver Cancer Patients

COMMuNITY OuTREACH / 22 American Heart Association Philadelphia Heart Walk Uniting Communities and Raising Funds

ONCOLOGY / 24 Chemo Room Makeover in Memory of Beverly Pierandozzi

sTROkE / 26 Aria Health Achieves Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission

CONsTRuCTION uPDATE / 28 Emergency Department Renovations Continue

WELLNEss CALENDAR / 30 Aria Health Wellness Programs and Special Events

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Welcome to the first issue of Aria magazine for 2013, which marks a major milestone: our

second year of publication. Over our first year, we published four issues, and surveyed our readers about Aria Health’s programs and services. We are continually seeking new ways to connect with our community, including the addition of QR codes at the end of each article in the magazine. Just think of these little black-and-white squares as windows into a wealth of digital information. All you need to do is scan them with your smartphone's barcode scanner application to view more information on the article topic and related services at Aria available on our website — ARIAHEALTH.org.

Aria has another big reason for celebrating, as we recently welcomed the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists and launched the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute, with three premier office locations in Center City, Bucks County, and South Jersey. Learn more about the world-class “3Bs,” Robert E. Booth, Jr., MD, Arthur R. Bartolozzi, MD, Richard A. Balderston, MD, and their partners, beginning on page 6. We look forward to continuing to grow the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute and orthopaedic services across our system.

In this issue, you can also learn about the wide range of multidisciplinary women's healthcare services we offer, starting on page 13. Aria recently welcomed fellowship-trained breast surgeon Sun Yong “Sunny” Lee, MD, FACS, as the Director of our Breast Health Program. Read about the comprehensive care we provide for breast cancer and other breast health issues, and how our fast-track program helps women get answers as quickly as possible after an abnormal screening mammogram. You can also learn

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more about the leading-edge, minimally invasive therapies Aria's specialists offer for both gynecologic and urologic conditions.

When you need help with non-emergent medical issues — even on the weekend — you can also now conveniently access our services at the new Aria Health FastCare Clinic inside the ShopRite Supermarket at Morrell Plaza, 9910 Frankford Avenue, in Northeast Philadelphia. You've probably seen similar sites based at pharmacy chains, but our clinic is something different because it is supported by our hospital and clinical staff. As a result, if that non-emergent problem turns out to be something more serious, we can refer you to our nearby Emergency Department or the appropriate Aria Health specialist. Find out more on page 19.

In addition, patients with liver cancer now have an encouraging—and potentially curative—treatment option that's offered as an outpatient procedure at Aria Health-Torresdale. Read more about TheraSphere® therapy, and meet a patient who's cancer-free after having the treatment, on page 20.

Aria is also proud to announce that we've earned Primary Advanced Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission (TJC); see page 26. This certification recognizes the best-practice, comprehensive care we provide for stroke patients at our Frankford, Torresdale and Bucks County campuses.

Thank you for your interest in Aria Health and we look forward to continuing to meet the healthcare needs of our patient community.

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Volunteering at Aria offers a unique opportunity for personal

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Aria Health and the premier orthopaedic practice 3B Orthopaedics recently joined forces to provide world-

class orthopaedic care to patients across the region, forming both the aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists practice and the aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute.

The newly created Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute offers personalized care at three convenient sites:

Center City — Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street, Suite L50, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bucks County — Aria Health-Bucks County, 380 North Oxford Valley Road, Ground Floor, Langhorne, PA 19047

South Jersey — 1400 E. Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034

Routine, pre-operative, and post-operative care is provided at each Institute location. Surgical procedures are performed within a state-of-the-art 50,000 square-foot site at Aria's Bucks County Campus, which includes eight operating rooms and 30 large, private inpatient rooms.

“Within this new environment, we have the unique opportunity to blend clinical expertise and the latest technology to optimize the patient experience,” says Robert E. Booth, Jr., MD, the world's most experienced Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgeon, who co-founded the 3B’s practice with Arthur R. Bartolozzi, MD, a recognized expert in arthroscopic surgery, knee replacement, and sports medicine, and renowned spine surgeon, Richard A. Balderston, MD.

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The Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists' team also includes advanced interventional pain management specialist, and expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, Philip M. Maurer, MD; orthopaedic surgeon Jack W. Shilling, MD; orthopaedic surgeon Russell R. Bear, DO, FAAOS; and sports medicine specialists Catharine Mayer, MD, and Jason J. Waterman, MD.

“Our goal is to continue to provide the very best patient care, never compromising on our values, never compromising on our desire to take care of our patients as we would take care of our own family,” says Dr. Bartolozzi. “The nursing staff here is enthusiastic, and everyone is on board with the primary goal of taking care of patients and making their stay as pleasant as a stay in the hospital can be.”

The Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists welcome the opportunity offered by the partnership with Aria to expand the services they offer.

“We are actively recruiting new physicians in many specialties,” Dr. Balderston says. “What makes this an exciting relationship is that Aria is interested in growing our practice and the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute, while also maintaining the highest quality and our standard of personal care.”

That care ranges from non-operative treatment for sports injuries and arthritis-related joint degeneration, to spinal surgery, and partial and total joint replacement. Advances in cartilage restoration, less-invasive joint replacement techniques, physical therapy, and new developments in anesthesia—many of which were pioneered by 3B physicians—mean that patients treated at the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute, whether weekend warriors or accomplished athletes, can expect a faster, less painful return to their normal activities than ever before.

lESS-INVaSIVE KNEE REPlaCEMENtS The first hip replacement was performed in 1960, while the first total knee replacement followed in 1968. Both operations are typically done to treat pain and disability due to arthritis. These procedures have vastly improved quality of life for many patients. Dr. Booth says that decades of refinement of techniques for joint replacement have resulted in marked improvement in the success and longevity of knee and hip replacements, and this evolution continues today. “A knee is a very complicated, sophisticated joint that depends on soft tissue balancing and the design of the parts,” he explains.

The Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists team (from left to right): Robert E. Booth, Jr., MD; Arthur R. Bartolozzi, MD: Richard A. Balderston, MD; Jason J. Waterman, MD; Russell R. Bear, DO, FAAOS; Catharine Mayer, MD; Jack W. Shilling, MD; and Philip M. Maurer, MD.

Arthur R. Bartolozzi, MD, has earned national recognition for decades of experience treating world class athletes in every sport from the NHL to the NFL to U.S. Soccer. While focusing on arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and knee replacement, he uses minimally invasive techniques for accelerated recovery.

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Robert E. Booth Jr., MD, performs more total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries annually than any other U.S. surgeon.

Dr. Booth performs close to 1,000 TKA surgeries every year, as well as several hundred knee replacement revisions. “My expertise is knee replacement,” he says. “I'm now doing what I love, which is total knee replacements.”

Also a designer of artificial knees, Dr. Booth helped develop the first-ever artificial knee created specifically for women, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2006. Developed in collaboration with Zimmer®, a Warsaw, Indiana-based manufacturer and one of the leading distributors of joint replacement products and technologies, the Gender Solutions™ Knee takes into account the smaller size of the female knee joint and tracks at a different angle to accommodate women's wider hips. “Our design concepts were the first that accommodated new varieties of anatomy,” Dr. Booth notes.

In addition to implants that are more tailored to the patient, another advance in joint replacement has been the move toward operating via smaller incisions, which helps patients heal faster, according to Dr. Booth. Advances in anesthesia have also helped patients start rehabilitation sooner, he says, and exercise their new joints back into shape more aggressively.

Patients recovering from knee replacement surgery had traditionally been medicated with narcotics for pain relief, which can have a host of serious side effects. The team of physicians at 3B are able to ease patients' pain more safely—and effectively—by pre-medicating them with anti-inflammatory drugs, and administering nerve blocks during the operation that remain in place afterwards. While patients

may still require narcotic medications, they can be prescribed in much lower doses, for a shorter period of time. “This is all tailored to each patient,” Dr. Booth explains. “Patients have different issues, so you have to customize a package of pain control options for them.”

In addition to total knee replacement, there are a variety of alternatives for patients with lesser joint destruction. Partial joint replacement and remarkable technological advances in cartilage restoration have resulted in many more options for the younger, more physically demanding patient, Dr. Bartolozzi says. “Cartilage is the holy grail of orthopaedics and joint preservation is our primary goal."

Dr. Bartolozzi has served as the team physician for many of the Philadelphia area’s professional teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Flyers. He has also served as a consultant for the U.S. Soccer teams. While developing new and innovative techniques for state-of-the-art ACL reconstruction, he has helped innumerable active individuals follow their passion.

EFFECtIVE tREatMENt FOR BaCK PaIN About 80 percent of U.S. adults have struggled with back pain at some time in their lives. The risk of back pain increases with age, and effective treatment can be very hard to find. Fortunately, patients who come to the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute can trust in the expertise of physicians who are seasoned experts in the art and science of diagnosing and treating back pain.

Dr. Balderston specializes in treating disorders of the lower back, or lumbar spine, such as disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and a deformity of the vertebrae known as spondylolisthesis. “Patients often come to me because they're thinking of a surgical option, but very often we can offer a non-surgical or more conservative option that could be just as effective,” he says. This could include physical therapy, pain management, or injections.

And when a patient does need surgery, there are less-invasive techniques available, many of which can be performed on an outpatient basis. Dr. Maurer has developed a number of minimally invasive techniques for treating vertebral compression fractures, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, and lower back problems. One procedure for treating spinal stenosis, in which the bone begins to impinge on a spinal nerve, causing pain and disability, involves placing a wedge in the area to enlarge the spinal opening. “Within a day of leaving the hospital after having the procedure, patients are typically on their feet and returning to normal activities,” says Dr. Maurer. “We have also innovated and developed an outpatient procedure for replacing the nucleus of a ruptured disc, and a minimally invasive technique for treating instability of the sacroiliac joint.”

StaYING aHEaD OF tHE CURVE With special interest in hip and knee replacement, Dr. Shilling recently came to Aria from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, where he was Director of both the Joint Replacement Program and Orthopaedic Trauma.

“Aria had the vision to make this a world-class facility,” says Dr. Shilling. “They're really ahead of the curve, and I think that is where we want to be as patients, as physicians, and as Aria partners.”

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Richard A. Balderston, MD, is a national leader in spine research and spinal surgery. Among the first to perform disc replacement in the country, Dr. Balderston provides customized surgical and non-surgical options for patients with spine and disc injuries.

Jack W. Shilling, MD, has special interest in complex hip and knee reconstruction, including high-risk primary arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, periprosthetic fractures, and infection.

Russell R. Bear, DO, FAAOS, specializes in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, and upper extremities, and treats patients from young athletes with ligamentous injuries to older adults with fractures, as well as those requiring joint replacement surgery.

Philip M. Maurer, MD, is a nationally recognized expert with over 20 years experience in treating symptoms related to cervical and lumbar herniated discs, painful degenerative discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral compression fractures. He has developed innovative techniques for treatment of spinal disorders.

“My practice will focus predominantly on primary hip and knee replacement, as well as complex cases involving those joints,” adds Dr. Shilling.

With a strong background in trauma and general orthopaedics, Dr. Bear is fellowship trained in sports medicine. His expertise is focused on the shoulder, elbow, and sports injuries. “This new opportunity gives me the chance to continue to expand my interest in the treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries in athletes, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder arthritis,” he says.

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Dr. Mayer and Dr. Waterman, both fellowship trained in sports medicine, specialize in evaluating and treating sports injuries. “The first person you would see is probably Dr. Mayer or me,” Dr. Waterman says. “We play the role of detectives in that way. We try and figure out the diagnosis. A lot of what we do is seeing patients, taking a strong history and ordering any confirmatory tests.”

Adds Dr. Mayer, “A lot of what happens in sports injury ultimately is not surgical, but it is often hard to tease out what is surgical and what is not surgical. In most cases it is a non-operative situation from the outset, so I am able to then diagnose and coordinate care and design treatment regimens that are specific to that individual's condition."

Dr. Mayer, herself a runner and tennis player, has a special interest in treating female athletes. “There are certain issues that are pertinent and unique to the female athlete, and often overlooked,” she explains. For example, when a young female athlete develops stress fractures, it is important to evaluate her nutritional and hormonal status, because both diet and hormones can affect bone health.

Initial treatment can involve physical therapy, lifestyle and activity modification, injections, medication, or braces, Dr. Waterman explains. “We realize that most active patients with joint disorders do not need surgery,” he adds. “Our goal is to keep patients as active as they want to be. If someone does require surgery, we work closely with our surgical partners to streamline the process.”

“I'm excited about the partnership with Aria, because as a group we have had long-term goals that I believe will come to fruition and enable us to expand our sports medicine services in the region,” Dr. Mayer says.

“What 3B hopes to bring to Aria, and hopes to build with Aria, is an orthopaedic specialty institute where patients know that they are getting the highest level of orthopaedic care,” Dr. Bear says. “We want patients to know that they are the focus of our efforts. Aria supports these goals and puts the patient first.”

For physician referrals or appointments, please call 1-888-317-9083.

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Jason J. Waterman, MD, specializes in diagnosing and treating athletic injuries through non-operative measures.

Catharine Mayer, MD, is a sports medicine specialist focused on the diagnosis and non-operative management of sports and activity-related injuries. She also has expertise in managing issues unique to female athletes.

Visit us at ARIA3BORTHO.orgFor more information or to make an appointment, call

1-888-ORTHO3B (678-4632) or 215-409-9300.

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COMPREHENSIVE BREaSt CaREAria’s Breast Health Program, including a multidisciplinary Fast-Track Program and a comprehensive Breast Evaluation Center, provides patients with access to a highly skilled clinical team supported by the latest technologies to guide them through initial screening, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

At aria Health, a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals is committed to providing a broad

range of healthcare services to women of all ages, helping them live healthy, happy, and vital lives. From comprehensive breast care, to gynecology and minimally invasive surgical procedures, to innovative treatments for urological conditions, aria offers leading-edge, personal care designed to provide an optimal patient experience.

Members of the Breast Health Program team at Aria Health include (front row from left to right): Shari B. Rudoler, MD, Radiation Oncology; Sonja L. Cerra-Gilch, MD, Radiologist and Section Chief of Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention; Allen E. Lord Terzian, MD, Director, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Medical Director of the Aria Health Cancer Center; Thomas A. Rizzo, Jr., MD, Pathology; Julia M. Kennedy, DO, Medical Oncology; Sun Yong (Sunny) Lee, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon and Director of the Breast Health Program. (Back row from left to right): Mark J. LiBassi, MD, Director, Department of Surgery; Scot A. Fisher, DO, Director, Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiosurgery; Eric L. Gressen, MD, Radiation Oncology; Moshe C. Chaske, MD, Medical Oncology.

George P. Zavitsanos, MD, Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Kenneth A. Godwin, DO; and Neil B. Gottlieb, MD, for patients who will undergo breast reconstruction.

Dr. Lee's extensive training and years of experience specializing solely in breast surgery make her uniquely prepared to counsel and treat breast cancer patients, and follow women who are at higher risk for breast cancer.

The first time Dr. Lee meets with a newly diagnosed cancer patient, she will spend an hour, and often close to two, discussing treatment options while also addressing any concerns the patient and her family may have. “We make a commitment to provide quality, personalized care to all of our cancer patients,” she says.

The care Dr. Lee and her colleagues provide doesn't end when treatment is over. “We have a long-term relationship with the patients,” Dr. Lee says. “We initially coordinate their care and make sure they get follow-up throughout the years after treatment.”

“Communication among physicians and our clinical teams is extremely important,” adds Dr. Lee. “We always have what is best for the patient in mind.”

Sun Yong (Sunny) lee, MD, FaCSBreast Surgeon Director, Breast Health Program

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aRIa HEaltH WElCOMES DR. SUNNY lEE aS DIRECtOR OF tHE BREaSt HEaltH PROGRaM

Fellowship-trained breast surgeon Sun Yong (Sunny) Lee, MD, FACS, recently joined Aria Health as

Director of the Breast Health Program. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and has

extensive experience and expertise in breast health and wellness and breast cancer care.

Dr. Lee comes to Aria from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she was Assistant Director

of the Jefferson Breast Health Center, as well as an attending physician and a member of

the university faculty.

A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Lee received her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. She completed her

internship and residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, and served as a Research Fellow in the Harrison Department of Surgical Research

at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, studying tumor immunology. Dr. Lee also completed a Fellowship in Trauma

and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.

Dr. Lee received her training as a Fellow in Breast Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In addition, she practiced as a

breast care specialist at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, where she was recognized as one of the area's Top Doctors in

breast care.

“We offer imaging that is university quality,” says Jason Sagerman, MD, Section Chief of Ultrasound at Aria. “We have the most advanced equipment supported by a dedicated team within breast imaging.”

On the same day that the patient undergoes additional testing, the specialist will work with her to schedule a biopsy as soon as possible, if necessary.

In addition, Aria's pathologists make reading the results of breast biopsies a priority. “Patients often have a lot of angst. They want to know what their results are, and the surgeons want answers as quickly as possible as well in order to develop the best plan for the patients,” says Behnaz Toorkey, MD, a Pathologist at Aria.

Says Dr. Cerra-Gilch, “Every step of the way we've streamlined the process. It's a great program designed around our patients, which has been very well received by the community.”

“We have a program through which answers are formulated as soon as possible,” says Dr. Lee. “We coordinate care so patients do not need to figure out which physician to call, or where to go for answers.”

BREaSt EValUatION CENtER Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and seek treatment at Aria can expect personalized, individualized, and carefully coordinated care through the Breast Evaluation Center.

The Center’s dedicated specialists include medical oncologists Allen E. Lord Terzian, MD, Director, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Medical Director of the Aria Health Cancer Center; Julia Kennedy, DO; and Frederick G. Dold, MD; radiation oncologists Scot A. Fisher, DO, Director, Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiosurgery; Shari B. Rudoler, MD; and Eric L. Gressen, MD; pathologists Thomas A. Rizzo, Jr., MD and Dr. Toorkey; radiologists Dr. Cerra-Gilch and Dr. Sagerman; and surgeons Mark J. LiBassi, MD, Director, Department of Surgery, and Dr. Lee.

The team meets weekly to review each breast cancer patient's imaging studies, mammograms, medical records, and pathology slides, prior to her visit. Through a comprehensive discussion, committee members identify any additional tests the patient requires, reach consensus on each patient’s condition, and agree on a course of care tailored to an individual’s needs. This can also involve coordination with Aria’s plastic surgeons, including

FaSt-tRaCK PROGRaM Following an abnormal mammogram, a patient is often anxious, worried, and seeking answers regarding diagnosis and next steps as quickly as possible. To address these needs, Aria developed its Fast-Track Program to expedite the process for scheduling additional mammograms, an ultrasound, or both.

Here's how it works: Following an abnormal mammogram result, the patient will be scheduled for a fast-track appointment as soon as possible, usually within the next few days. After undergoing additional imaging studies, the patient can either schedule an appointment with the breast surgeon, or leave knowing that everything is normal, says Sonja Cerra-Gilch, MD, Radiologist and Section Chief of Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention at Aria.

“The Fast-Track Program is designed to provide comprehensive evaluation and definitive answers quickly,” says Sun Yong (Sunny) Lee, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon and Director of Aria’s Breast Health Program. “For example, the program includes not only the Diagnostic Radiology Department, but also a patient navigator and the early expertise of a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer.”

“Our goal is to alleviate the anxiety that comes with having an abnormal mammogram,” says Rosemarie Rahill, the program’s Patient Navigator and Aria’s Women’s Health Coordinator. “We initially launched the Fast-Track Program at our Torresdale Campus, and have since expanded to Aria’s Bucks County Campus and provide access to patients at our Frankford Campus as well.”

Women undergoing screening mammograms or having additional testing can be confident that they are receiving the very best in mammography and ultrasound services at Aria.

Radiologist Jason E. Sagerman, MD, Section Chief of Ultrasound, is a member of Aria's Breast Evaluation Center Committee.

Pathologist Behnaz Toorkey, MD, assists in the development of treatment plans for patients.

Breast cancer patients also have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, by working with Clinical Trials Coordinator Sally Wagenborg, RN, CCRP. "We have many national studies opened here at Aria. In addition to all of the standard treatments, our team also assesses if any clinical protocol would be helpful to each individual patient," she says.

The team also coordinates treatment for health and medical issues related to cancer treatment, such as sleep problems, weight problems, and sexual and fertility issues. Because lean, active breast cancer survivors have a far lower risk of breast cancer recurrence than heavier, sedentary women, Aria also offers services to help cancer survivors eat a healthy diet and maintain an active lifestyle. In addition, physical rehabilitation plans and services are provided through Aria’s Wellness Centers. With the treatment of a patient’s mind, body, and spirit at the center of Aria’s care model, support groups, and special educational programs are also frequently offered.

“We are a group of clinical professionals who work to take care of breast care patients together, and we use all our resources as a team,” says Dr. Kennedy.

“We all love what we do. We hate breast cancer,” says Dr. Cerra-Gilch. “Our goal is to do the best that we can with the cards that we're dealt.”

“Our team is committed to providing personalized medicine to our patients today—not as a concept for the future, but now,” says Dr. Lee.

CENtER FOR GYNECOlOGY aND WOM-EN’S HEaltH Aria’s Center for Gynecology and Women’s Health provides gynecologic care to women throughout Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County. The team of experienced gynecologists, including Gregory C. Bolton, Sr., MD, Chairman, Department of Gynecology, Richard Krauss, MD, Deborah Schrager, MD, and Victoria Tai, MD, offers a range of women’s health services in three modern patient suites — Aria Health–Torresdale, Medical Office Building, Suite 106, 3998 Red Lion Road, in Northeast Philadelphia; 7526 Frankford Avenue, in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia; and at the Oxford Valley Medical Plaza, 240 Middletown Boulevard, Suite 101-B, in Langhorne, PA.

“We provide a full range of general gynecologic care to women from their early teens up until the eighth decade of their lives,”

“I think what makes Aria different is that we truly take ownership of our patients,” says Dr. Kennedy. “We act as their primary caretaker, through their illness and their recovery. At Aria’s Cancer Center, there is a doctor available to care for you who knows your case seven days a week, 24 hours a day.”

Dr. Rudoler agrees, "You are going to see me, not residents, fellows, or medical students. When you call my office, I will speak with you directly. I think it's more personalized care.”

Aria has state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment, with the capacity to perform intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiation therapy, and hypofractionated accelerated radiation therapy. “We can deliver more targeted treatment through these innovative modalities, and in this way we are protecting the surrounding healthy tissues,” Dr. Rudoler says. “It makes for fewer side effects.”

Every breast cancer patient is different, and these nuances guide the type of care she receives. “We perform marker studies on cancer cells that tell us certain biological characteristics of the tumor,” Dr. Kennedy explains. “We also test a panel of genes on your individual tumor.”

Genetic testing provides physicians with additional information to help guide the most appropriate, effective treatment for each individual patient. Genetic counseling is also provided for patients and their families.

At a patient’s visit following the committee meeting, she can consult members of the clinical team often all in one day. Before she leaves, all of her questions are answered and treatment recommendations made by a consensus of experts.

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Rosemarie Rahill (left), Fast-Track Program Patient Navigator and Women's Health Coordinator, and Sally Wagenborg, RN, CCRP, Clinical Trials Coordinator, provide patients support throughout their treatment.

Gregory C. Bolton, Sr., MD, Chairman, Department of Gynecology, offers expertise in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery to treat gynecologic conditions.

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we might have missed with the naked eye or with traditional laparoscopy,” he says.

Minimally invasive treatment is also offered for women experiencing excessive uterine bleeding. “With quick delivery of radiofrequency energy during an outpatient procedure, we can remove the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding,” explains Dr. Bolton.

For women with symptomatic uterine fibroid tumors, Aaron Shiloh, MD, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aria, and his team work collaboratively with Aria’s gynecologists to offer uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive procedure that treats the presence of uterine fibroid tumors by blocking their blood supply and shrinking them, ultimately preserving the uterus.

In addition, Aria is one of the only hospitals in the area to offer a permanent birth control method called Essure, through which soft, spring-like inserts are placed into the fallopian tubes using a minimally invasive approach. Once in place, the inserts cause tissue growth around the device, forming a barrier that blocks the fallopian tubes. “Since the procedure does not require incisions or general anesthesia, patients are able to leave the office in less than an hour, with most patients returning to normal activities the next day,” explains Dr. Bolton.

says Dr. Bolton. “This life-long care includes adolescent and adult gynecology; premenstrual syndrome and menopause management; and osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as coordinated care for breast and gynecologic diseases."

For women with gynecologic conditions requiring surgical treatment, Aria also offers expertise in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery.

Aria surgeons aim to perform hysterectomies with a minimally invasive approach whenever possible. In the past, a hysterectomy required a large incision across a woman's abdomen, while minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery requires just a single tiny incision. “Today, because of surgical advancements, patients can go home the same day after a hysterectomy with a one- to two-week recovery, instead of a six- to eight-week recovery experienced following traditional, open surgical methods,” Dr. Bolton says.

According to Dr. Bolton, robotic-assisted surgery is also particularly effective for women suffering from chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis. This is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows elsewhere in the body, usually in the abdominal area. “Because of the high definition, three-dimensional magnification of the robotics, we are often able to see and remove areas of endometriosis that

Aria’s Center for Gynecology and Women’s Health provides care to women throughout Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County. The team of experienced gynecologists includes (from left to right): Deborah Schrager, MD; Richard Krauss, MD; Gregory C. Bolton, Sr., MD, Chairman, Department of Gynecology; and Victoria Tai, MD.

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Heather Gottlieb, DO, FACOS, offers percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), one of the least invasive forms of neuromodulation used to treat overactive bladder.

“The goal for all of these innovative, minimally invasive procedures is to improve and shorten traditional recovery times,” adds Dr. Bolton. “These new approaches hold great benefits for patients.”

INNOVatIVE tREatMENtS FOR UROlOGIC CONDItIONS In addition to comprehensive breast and gynecologic services, Aria is also at the forefront of urinary incontinence treatment, offering sophisticated nerve modulation procedures, pelvic floor physical therapy, and even Botox® Cosmetic injections to the bladder. The type of treatment a woman will be offered depends on the nature of her incontinence issues, as well as her personal preferences. “The advantage of these treatments

is that they are either provided in the office or as outpatient procedures,” says Heather Gottlieb, DO, FACOS, a Urologist at Aria, who is fellowship trained in incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and voiding dysfunction.

Nerve modulation procedures treat incontinence and overactive bladder by targeting the S3 sacral nerve through the ankle. With Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS), the patient comes to Dr. Gottlieb's office for 12 weekly needle electrode treatments, each lasting 30 minutes. The procedure is up to 80 percent effective for treating urinary urgency, frequency, and non-obstructive urinary retention. Patients with urinary retention, pelvic pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction can also have a pacemaker-like device implanted in their lower back, which is also about 80 percent effective.

Both procedures can help patients with incontinence resulting from nerve damage in the bladder, which can occur in Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic conditions, according to Dr. Gottlieb. “Traditionally, there have not been many options for these patients,” she said.

In addition, Botox® Cosmetic injections—typically thought of as a treatment for reducing facial wrinkles and fine lines—are also very helpful when injected into the bladder muscle for urge incontinence and urinary frequency, Dr. Gottlieb says, and last for six to nine months, after which a patient can have repeat treatment.

Another approach to treating incontinence, pelvic pain, and pain associated with sexual intercourse, is physical therapy focused on the muscles of the pelvic floor, Dr. Gottlieb says. “We can teach our patients different internal and external exercise techniques specific to treating pelvic pain.”

Whether women are seeking comprehensive breast care,

general gynecologic care, minimally invasive surgical treatments,

or innovative therapies for urologic conditions, they can look to

Aria to serve as their healthcare partner. Visit us online at the

address below for more information.


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to learn more about aria Health’s Women's Health services, visit aRIaHEaltH.org/Women or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

ARIA HEALTH FASTCARE ConvenientLy LoCAted AT MORRELL PLAzA SHOPRITE

To learn more about Aria Health FastCare services, please call 1-888-847-9733.

For more information on aria Health FastCare, visit ariaHealthFastCare.org or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

Aria's FastCare Clinic offers convenient access to non-emergent healthcare services in the Morrell Plaza ShopRite Supermarket at 9910 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.

on april 6, aria opened a FastCare Clinic inside the ShopRite Supermarket in Morrell Plaza located at 9910

Frankford avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, making it more convenient than ever to access non-emergent healthcare services.

If you're wondering if that sore throat is strep, seeking care for a cough, or want a healthcare professional's advice on how to handle an injured ankle, Aria Health FastCare is the perfect place to go for adult and pediatric patients. It offers a more convenient alternative to going to the emergency room for non-urgent health issues, says Leonard Malamud, DO, Director of the Division of Family Practice at Aria Health. FastCare is also a great option if you don't have a primary care physician, he adds, or if your primary care doctor is not available.

“If you don't have a doctor and your child has an earache on a Saturday afternoon, what can you do?” says Dr. Malamud. "Here you can walk in, be seen, be treated at a reasonable price, and be on your way quickly.”

Usually patients can get in to see the nurse and be out the door

again within 15 minutes, although the wait may be longer during busy times, for example during cold and flu season, says Richard Watson, Director of Business Development at Aria Health. If it is necessary to wait a bit longer, patients can grab a special pager and get some grocery shopping done while they wait for the alert that it is their turn to be seen. And, if an ailment requires medication, patients can have their prescriptions filled right on site at the ShopRite pharmacy. FastCare accepts most major health insurance plans, or patients can pay out-of-pocket.

One major advantage the FastCare Clinic offers over other free-standing or pharmacy-based "quick care" clinics is the fact that it is operated by Aria Health, Dr. Malamud points out. “This service is integrated with an entire system and hospital staff, so the staff working at the clinic has the resources of a hospital and hundreds of doctors at their disposal,” he says.

This means if a patient's condition turns out to be serious, he or she can be referred to a specialist, or sent to Aria’s Emergency Department, Dr. Malamud explains. Patients can also be referred to their primary care physician for follow-up, and if they do not have a primary care doctor, clinic staff will help them find one.

“It's truly one-stop shopping,” says Watson. “We're trying to bring healthcare to the patient, as opposed to having the patient come to healthcare. We're offering it in a location that the patient is already familiar with and already going to for other reasons.”

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treAts Liver CAnCer Without side effeCts

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n ot long ago, liver cancer was considered virtually incurable. But thanks to advances in

treatment and surgery, for many patients a cure is no longer out of reach.

Aria Health-Torresdale now offers TheraSphere®, a new disease-fighting option, to patients with inoperable liver tumors. “TheraSpheres” are radioactive glass beads, about the size of grains of sand, that doctors deliver directly to a patient's liver tumors via the bloodstream. “Basically, it's like giving someone radiation therapy from the inside,” explains Aaron Shiloh, MD, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aria.

The beads are impregnated with yttrium-90, a radioactive material widely used in medicine. This substance decays over a week to 10 days, becoming completely inactive once it has done its job in a patient's body. “There is almost no effect on surrounding tissue,” Dr. Shiloh explains. “It's a wonderful procedure.”

Amazingly, patients don't even need to spend the night in the hospital when undergoing TheraSphere® treatment, because the procedure is always performed on an outpatient basis. The interventional radiologist will make a small incision in the patient's groin, then thread a catheter through the patient's artery up to the liver. CT scans are used to ensure that the “TheraSpheres” are being delivered to precisely the right spot.

One of Dr. Shiloh's patients, Gerd Weigel, had two previous surgeries to treat his liver cancer, but malignant tissue remained in his body. A year and a half ago, Dr. Shiloh recommended TheraSphere® treatment. Weigel, who is now 82, drove himself to Aria Health-Torresdale at six o'clock in the morning for the treatment.

“I didn't feel any pain,” the retired chef recalls. “After about two o'clock in the afternoon, I was done, and I drove myself home, and now I am cancer-free.”

“Mr. Weigel was an excellent patient who had the tumor surgically treated previously, and with our minimally invasive treatment we were able to completely irradiate it,” Dr. Shiloh says. “On all the follow-up imaging so far, his tumor has been dead.”

TheraSphere® treatment is an option for patients with cancer of the liver, as well as patients with other types of cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to the liver. About half of patients with colorectal cancer will also develop liver tumors, Dr. Shiloh notes. Many patients who are candidates for TheraSphere® will have gone through a multitude of previous treatments, and offering these patients care that is potentially curative is very rewarding, he says.

Aria Health recently installed a new angiography suite at the Torresdale Campus, specifically for TheraSphere® treatment and other sophisticated interventional radiology procedures. “The room is equipped with everything we need to perform these innovative procedures,” Dr. Shiloh says.

Patients who receive TheraSphere® treatment at Aria Health-Torresdale are cared for by a dedicated team including physicians, technologists, and nurses, Dr. Shiloh says. “It's a strong team of individuals focused on giving each patient the best possible treatment.”


to learn more about aria Health’s Interventional Radiology services, visit aRIaHEaltH.org/IR or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

The Interventional Radiology team at Aria Health-Torresdale offers TheraSphere®, a new disease-fighting option for patients with inoperable liver tumors.

Gerd Weigel, 82, received the TheraSphere® treatment last year and has been cancer-free ever since.

Aaron Shiloh, MD, Chief of Interventional Radiology

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AmeriCAn heArt AssoCiAtion PhiLAdeLPhiA heArt WALk UNITING COMMUNITIES AND RAISING FUNDS

Aria Health once again played a prominent role at the annual American Heart Association Philadelphia Heart Walk, held at Citizens Bank Park in November. Team Aria, which fielded over 100 walkers at the event, donated more than $9,600 to continue the fight against heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event, which brings communities together to raise funds and celebrate progress in the fight against the nation's No. 1 and No. 4 killers, heart disease and stroke. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family.

This year, walkers from Team Aria sported t-shirts courtesy of some very talented students from the Northeast Philadelphia YMCA, who created designs that were combined to form an attractive heart graphic.

Team Aria fielded over 100 walkers at the 2012 Philadelphia Heart Walk, held at Citizens Bank Park on November 4.

The 2012 Team Aria Heart Walk shirt, with design courtesy of students from the Northeast Philadelphia YMCA.

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ARIA HEALTH SURGEONS ARE REGION LEADERS IN ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY

Aria Health is one of only a few institutions in the United

States that provides robotic-assisted thoracic surgery,

as well as the broadest number of robotic-assisted

surgical subspecialties in the Philadelphia area. Skilled

surgeons use the latest da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System

to treat gynecologic, thoracic, thyroid, oncologic,

and urologic conditions and diseases, yielding better

results and fewer side effects than conventional

surgeries. Since robotic-assisted surgery allows for

increased precision, patients benefit from minimal

blood loss and postoperative pain, along with

dramatically reduced hospital stays.

I’m much more confident in going forward with my life because of Dr. Chang and the care I received at Aria Health.Genny, Cherry Hill, NJ

to learn how robotic-assisted surgery saved Genny’s life, visit aRIaHEaltH.org/Genny or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

Aria Health robotic-assisted surgical team members (from left to right): Gregory C. Bolton, Sr. MD; Robert C. Golub, MD; Richard S. Chang, MD, FACS; and Luca Giordano, MD, FACS.

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CreAting A PeACefuL oAsis for CAnCer PAtients ARIA EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS COMBINE TALENTS WITH HGTv STAR

Patients treated by the alliance Cancer Specialists have always benefited from the practice’s warm,

friendly, and familial environment. Now, following a recent makeover of their chemotherapy and injection rooms in the Cancer Center at aria Health-torresdale, patients undergoing cancer treatment can enjoy the transformed space, which includes warm wood cabinetry and tranquil photographs of nature scenes.

The renovation, completed over a single weekend in November, was supported by a grant from the Beverly Fund, a non-profit founded by Tracy Sestili in memory of her mother, Beverly Pierandozzi, who was treated for lung cancer at Aria in 2005. Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo, a group that renovates chemotherapy rooms at hospitals and clinics around the world, helped coordinate the project, and expert set stager Cora Sue Anthony, star of HGTV’s “Real Estate Intervention,” led the redesign and transformation.

“It’s been an incredible gift to our patients, making the room feel so much warmer and sending a really positive message to them in knowing there are people who would do something like this and care about them,” says Ann Marie Edwards, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Alliance Cancer Specialists.

“Everyone is very pleased with the entire effort, both that it happened and that it is so nice,” says Dale Bryansmith, MD, a Medical Oncologist at Alliance Cancer Specialists who cared for Pierandozzi when she was a patient at Aria. “We certainly appreciate everything the Beverly Fund has done.”

“It was a nice opportunity for everyone to give back,” says Sestili. “I felt like it was such a short time period that the stars really aligned for us to get all these people on board, do it during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and complete the project in such a short period of time.”

The renovated area includes a chemotherapy infusion room, an injection room, a patient examination room, and a kitchen for patients. It was dedicated in memory of Pierandozzi, who received treatment at Aria for 15 months.

“It was a nice way to honor my mom,” says Sestili.

Over the weekend of November 16, 2012, dozens of volunteers worked nearly round the clock to repaint the room, construct a new nurse’s station, add wall sconces, hang curtains, and install floor-to-ceiling wall art by photographer Andres Torres. Woodworker Wes Coventry of Coventry Woodworking and Design built the nurse’s station and surrounding cabinetry.

“The group transformed the room from a predominantly clinical environment into something that’s almost like a Japanese Zen garden. It could very much feel like the patients had been transported to another place,” says Sestili.

“It turned out beautifully,” says Nancy Ballard, the Founder and Executive Director of Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo. “It was just a beautiful blending of professionals and people with huge hearts who wanted to take part in the project.”

“Seeing the community gather around to do something like this is pretty amazing,” Sestili says. “There were nurses volunteering, some people were complete strangers...all of these people were just awesome.”

The fact that Tracy Sestili would come back to the room where her mother was treated and offer this gift to other patients says a lot about how people feel about Aria, Edwards says. “Aria’s so different. We’re in your community and maintain long-lasting connections to our patients, their families, and caregivers.”

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to learn more about the Cancer Center at aria Health-torresdale, visit aRIaHEaltH.org/CancerCenter or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

BEFORE

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Top left: Dale Bryansmith, MD, (left) with Beverly Fund founder Tracy Sestili. Dr. Bryansmith treated Beverly Pierandozzi, Tracy's mother and Beverly Fund namesake, for lung cancer in 2005.

Top right: Weston Coventry from Coventry Woodworking & Design (left) with HGTV "Real Estate Intervention" star Cora Sue Anthony.

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Patients who receive stroke treatment at aria Health can be confident that they are getting the most effective,

comprehensive care. aria’s Frankford, torresdale, and Bucks County campuses recently achieved advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission, an independent non-profit group that evaluates the quality of health care institutions in the United States.

“By achieving this certification we have demonstrated that Aria Health is providing evidence-based, quality care to the stroke population,” says Aria Health Stroke Program Coordinator Mary Walsh, RN, MSN. “This is very important because certification assures the community that we are following the most current stroke care guidelines.”

Says Jean Range, MS, RN, CPHQ, Executive Director of Disease-Specific Care for The Joint Commission, “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Aria Health has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for stroke patients. Certification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends Aria for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”

Not only does the certification confirm that Aria is providing what The Joint Commission calls “the next generation of stroke care,” it also means that the hospital is continuously working to improve the quality of this care even further.

In stroke treatment, every moment counts. So for every stroke patient seen at Aria, the hospital tracks how quickly he or she received a diagnosis and underwent treatment. Timely treatment reduces the risk that strokes—which occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, usually by a blockage but less frequently by bleeding—will cause permanent damage to the brain.

The care a patient receives following a stroke also makes a significant difference. Appropriate rehabilitation is crucial for helping patients regain lost function, and return to living independently. To ensure that patients are receiving care that is appropriate to their needs, a multidisciplinary team including a neurologist, Walsh, the primary nurse responsible for patient care, care management, physical therapists, and speech therapists meet to discuss each of Aria's stroke patients. “We review the daily plan of care and make sure it is appropriate for that patient," Walsh explains. “These discussions address a patient’s individual needs as well as any special requests from the family.”

For example, if a patient recovering from a stroke at Aria requires dialysis, the stroke team will arrange his or her schedule so that stroke rehabilitation is received before the kidney-supporting therapy. Dialysis treatment can be exhausting, Walsh explains, so this schedule adjustment will ensure that the patient has plenty of energy for rehab.

Stroke education is another key element of stroke treatment, Walsh adds. “We teach patients to recognize the signs of stroke, and lifestyle changes that they can make to avoid having another one.” This can include quitting smoking and being sure to take blood pressure-lowering medication as prescribed.

“The certification gives us that additional validation of the services that we're providing to our patients,” says Christine Winn, Executive Director of Aria Health-Torresdale.

ARIA HEALTH ACHIEvES

AdvAnCed CertifiCAtion for PrimAry stroke Centers BY THE JOINT COMMISSION

Frankford Campus Stroke Rounding Team (from left to right): Lisa Moser, RNC, BSN; Rachael Rosner, SLP; Linda Smith, RN; Nicole Tassi, PT; Barbara McKnight, RN, BS, MHA, Nurse Manager; Sandy Clarke, RNC, BSN, Care Manager; and Jennifer Chromchak, RN, BSN, Stroke Data Collector.


To learn more about Stroke Care at Aria Health, visit ARIAHeALTH.org/Stroke or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

Torresdale Campus Stroke Rounding Team (from left to right): Barbara Dito, RN, Care Management; Genevieve Aulett, RN, BSN, Staff Nurse; David H. Sirken, DO, Neurologist; Mary Walsh, RN-BC, MSN, Coordinator, Stroke Program; Eileen Rapone, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager; Paige Brisendine, RN, Staff Nurse; Sue McMullen, RN, MSN, Lead; Terrie Smigo, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapist; Patricia Ryan, MSW, Social Worker, Care Management (sitting).

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Bucks County Campus Stroke Rounding Team (from left to right): Elizabeth Abraham, MSN, CRNP; Andrea Donahue, RN, BSN; Belinda Fabiano, RN, BSN; Susan Stafferri, RN; and Paul Shneidman, MD.

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/ CONsTRuCTION uPDATE // CONsTRuCTION uPDATE /

A ria Health, in collaboration with Philadelphia architectural firm the Sheward Partnership, has

applied to earn lEED certification for the new Emergency Department under construction at aria's Frankford Campus.

LEED stands for “Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design.” The U.S. Green Building Council issues this designation to buildings that meet certain sustainability standards. Buildings with LEED certification are constructed to reduce waste production, conserve energy and water, and provide a healthier environment for the people who live and work in them.

“It is great that Aria is moving in this direction,” says Michael Pavelsky, Sustainability Director at The Sheward Partnership. LEED-certified buildings cost less to operate because they are more energy-efficient, he pointed out, which means Aria can devote more resources to patient care. Aria Health-Frankford has taken several steps to achieve LEED certification, from installing bicycle racks so staff can cycle to work; to switching to “green” cleaning products; to ensuring that all the building materials

ARIA HEALTH-FRANkFORD SEEkS Leed CertifiCAtion FOR NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Rendering of the new Emergency Department at Aria Health-Torresdale, scheduled to open Summer 2014.Aria Health-Frankford is in the process of applying for LEED certification for its new Emergency Department.

Rendering of the temporary Emergency Department at Aria Health-Torresdale, which opened February 22, 2013.

To learn more about Aria Health news and events, visit ARIAHeALTH.org.

Aria Health-Bucks County marked the beginning of 2013 with the opening of the 50,000 square foot Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute. The practice also has locations in Center City and South Jersey.

On the ground floor, the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists' offices are now open in 14,000 square feet of new space. The site also houses a patient waiting area, two pre-admission testing areas, two X-ray machines, a peripheral MRI machine, and 16 patient rooms, as well as a room dedicated specifically to casting.

Aria has also renovated the second floor, building 28 spacious, private rooms for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. In addition, the space includes an 11-bed post-anesthesia care unit. And soon, a new operating room and dedicated physical therapy gym will open on the second floor, right down the hall from the patient rooms.

“The design has been optimized for patient privacy and satisfaction,” says Richard Galup, Executive Director of Aria Health-Bucks County. “Patients remain in one location for all the care they receive while in the hospital, enhancing convenience for them, their families, and caregivers."

aRIa HEaltH-BUCKS COUNtY WElCOMES aRIa 3B ORtHOPaEDIC INStItUtE

aRIa HEaltH-tORRESDalE EMERGENCY DEPaRtMENt MaKES MOVE tO tEMPORaRY lOCatION DURING CONStRUCtIONAria's Torresdale Campus is preparing for the final phase of construction of its new Emergency Department. As part of this transition, the Emergency Department moved to temporary quarters in the former Observation Unit in the Main Hospital building on February 22. “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to comfortably treat patients in an area unaffected by active construction,” says Aria Health-Torresdale Executive Director Christine Winn.

Aria was in close contact with Emergency Medical Services in Philadelphia and Bucks County to keep them informed on the relocation, Winn said. The hospital also spread the word to the community with flyers, lawn signs, and more.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emergency Department was held on April 1.

Slated for completion by Summer 2014, the $37 million project will expand the capacity of the Torresdale Emergency Department from 30 to 42 beds.

used in new construction are free of harmful contaminants. The Frankford Campus has also expanded its recycling program, and is currently exceeding its goal of recycling 75 percent of construction debris from the Emergency Department project.

The project will also feature super-efficient lighting and plumbing fixtures that will cut energy consumption by 23 percent and potable water use by 30 percent, according to Chloe Bendistis, Sustainability Project Manager at The Sheward Partnership.

While LEED certification has become commonplace for companies constructing office park and apartment buildings, Pavelsky noted, hospitals have not been as quick to adopt green building strategies. Aria's efforts to seek LEED certification make it a leader in sustainability in the healthcare field, he said.

Aria Health-Frankford expects to receive feedback on its LEED certification status over the next year.

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SPA & AESTHETICS / CALENDAR // CALENDAR / WELLNESS EvENTS

Wellness Programs and Special Events

wellness calendarARIA HEALTH Spa & aesthetic Center

Spa services available at the Torresdale Campus only. A 10% discount on all Aria Health Spa and Aesthetic Center services is given to police and firefighters with valid ID. Gift certificates are available at all Wellness Center locations.

INDIaN HEaD MaSSaGEKnown in Hindi as “Champi,” this head massage originated in India. The treatment works through the shoulders, arms, hands, neck, scalp, and face. It can help relieve or alleviate tension headaches, eye strain, scalp tension, neck and shoulder stiffness, mental tiredness, anxiety, and stress.

Fee: $40/30 minute session

HOt StONE MaSSaGETrue Spa Experience! Placement of heated basalt stones on the body in conjunction with the healing and aromatic scents of nature’s essential oils makes for a true spa-like experience. Certain contraindications apply, including: pregnancy, circulatory and cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, extremes in blood pressure, geriatric patients, and cancer.


REIKIReiki, as a healing, living energy, can increase the overall energy stores of the body. Reiki directly brings universal energy into the physical body. It also provides limitless benefits of physical, mental and emotional balance.


MASSAGE

SKIN CaRE & MaSSaGE ClUB at aRIa HEaltH SPa & aEStHEStIC CENtERNo sign-up fees, no monthly payments! Treat yourself to any 10 treatments and get your 11th treatment of equal or lesser value absolutely FRee! Just complete all 11 sessions within a one-year period!

FUll BODY SWEDISH MaSSaGEMost relaxing! Incorporates specific light and flowing techniques designed to ease muscle tension and induce relaxation.

Fee: $65/60 minute session Deluxe: Just $10 extra! Add moisturizing hand

treatment with hot mitts.

FOOt REFlExOlOGYReflexology is a treatment based upon the belief that the foot is a microcosm for the entire body, and pressure on various “reflex points” offer relief from symptoms found elsewhere in the body.

Fee: $40/30 minute session Add hot stones à la carte for only $10 more!

CUStOM SESSIONCustomized mini-massage targeting relaxation and/or therapeutic techniques addressing a specific body part or muscle group, as determined by client preference and/or needs.


PRENatal MaSSaGEPrenatal massage focuses on pain and discomfort in the neck and lower back area due to body changes associated with pregnancy. Swedish massage techniques are primarily used. Not recommended in the first trimester.


BREaSt CaNCER SCREENINGFor underinsured or uninsured women.

Date: Saturday, May 18 Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus, Short Procedure Unit

Pre-registration is required. Please call 215-612-4808 to register.

"GIRlS JUSt WaNt tO HaVE FUN"This shopping extravaganza is the hottest party in Philadelphia, where ladies can ultra-pamper themselves with the greatest in local artisan-made finds in beauty, fashion and much more!

All local specialty exhibitors are under one roof make this event pure shopping heaven. Don't miss this amazing event.

Fee: $10.00 Date: Saturday, June 8 Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus, Church Building 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Registration is required. Credit card required for phone registrations. Vendors interested in participating, please call 215-612-4576.

aMERICaN RED CROSS BlOOD DRIVEHelp save a life by being a blood donor. The American Red Cross drives are held at all three hospital campuses. For dates and times, please visit www.pleasegiveblood.org or call 1-888-351-4506.

SaVE tHESE DatES!Auxiliary Flea Market

Fee: $20 per space Date: Saturday, May 4 Place: Torresdale Campus, Parking Garage

Please call 215-831-2179 by April 15 to receive a reservation packet.

Mother and Daughter Night

Aria Health invites you to a Mother and Daughter Night that will feature dinner and guest speakers who will speak about the relationship and connections between mothers and daughters.

Date: Thursday, May 9 Time: 5:30 pm Place: Torresdale Campus

Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-888-342-4847 for more information and to register.

Auxiliary Bingo Dinner

Aria's Women Auxiliary invites you to a night of Bingo fun. Please send all checks to Aria Health Auxiliary, 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114. For ticket details, please call 215-831-2179.

Fee: $25 Date: Thursday, May 16 Time: 5:30 to 9:30 pm Place: Rosewood Caterers

aEStHEtICIaN COUPON

10% OFFRECEIVE 10% OFF aNY SKIN CaRE, WaxING,

aND MaKE-UP SERVICE WItH OUR StaFF aEStHEtICIaN.

*Present this coupon at time of service to receive 10% off aesthetic services.

* Not valid on purchase of Gift Certificates.

Please call the Wellness Center at 1-888-334-4812 to schedule an appointment.

For more information, call the Wellness Center at 1-888-334-4812.

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SPA & AESTHETICS / CALENDAR // CALENDAR / SPA & AESTHETICS

tRaDItIONal USUI REIKI lEVEl I ClaSSReiki is a type of energy bodywork that relies on the ancient belief in the life force energy that flows through all things. The practice of Reiki comprises three levels of training. Through this training, the practitioner learns how to access energy flow through the hands to heal. This class will certify you as completed Level I. Class size is limited.

Fee: $125 Dates: Call for dates Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus

DEEP tISSUE MaSSaGE Deep tissue massage will help relieve chronic pain resulting from injury, poor posture, tired and over-worked muscles. It will help to remove lactic acid and restore muscle tone and range of motion.


SUGaR & SHEa HaND & FOOtSIE tREatMENtOur rescue remedy service with a peppermint twist! Hands and feet are cleansed and gently exfoliated with a natural brown sugar scrub. After a generous slathering of warm, melted organic shea butter, hands and feet are wrapped and slipped into heated mitts. Treatment is finished with an intoxicating steam towel face wrap for a deep moisturizing treat.

Fee: $40/30 minute session *Add a moisturizing hot mitt treatment for your hands for just $10.

CUPPING

MaSSaGE CUPPING™ tHERaPYMassage Cupping™ body work is based on the common practice of Chinese cupping therapy. The incredible results that this simple treatment produces have truly impressed those who experience its subtle power. By creating suction and negative pressure, Massage Cupping™ therapy is used to soften tight muscles, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways. Massage Cupping™ therapy is beneficial for many conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, fatigue, chronic headache, fibromyalgia, and neuralgia.

MUSClE MEltDOWNHeated basalt stones are used to soften the muscles on the back and neck. Followed by Massage Cupping™ therapy.


SPINE StREtCHTreatment uses two cups at the same time. Suction reaches deep into soft tissue, attachments, and between each vertebra, creating a sedating effect on the nervous system.


ANTI-AGING FACIALS

VItaMIN C PEEl FaCIal tREatMENtThis natural Vitamin C Peel has revolutionized the skin care industry! The non-irritating, non-invasive procedure adds smoothness and tone to even the most problematic skin. This amazing treatment will tone, lift and actually firm the skin, all while helping to combat the effects of harsh environmental aggressors and bring back radiance. The process uses a natural solution to remove the damaged outer layers of the skin. It is perfect for hypersensitivity, sun damage, rosacea, acne, and premature aging. This session includes a relaxing hand massage.

If you love the results from glycolic peels, this will give you great results without the irritation! Can be performed in a series of six for maximum results ($500 total).

Fee: $100/45 minute session * Add a moisturizing hot mitt treatment for your hands for just $10! *One week before your chemical peel avoid these products and/or procedures in area(s) treated: Electrolysis, Waxing

aGE INtERVENtIONThis glycolic peel treatment will give you visible results by improving skin texture and restoring a healthy cell renewal cycle. Exfoliates dead and damaged skin, minimizes fine lines, and helps prevent future breakouts. Softer, smoother, and brighter complexion is just a peel away! Ultimate results in six peels! This session includes a relaxing hand massage.

Fee: $75/30 minute session *Special price (six) 30 minute sessions for only $375 *One week before your chemical peel avoid these products and/or precedures in area(s) treated: Electrolysis, Waxing

EYE RESCUE tREatMENtHydrates, stimulates, and nourishes sensitive area under your eyes.

Fee: Only $10 with any Peel or Facial Treatment.

lIP SERVICE Renew your lips! This treatment will leave your lips soft and hydrated. Our gentle fruit acid treatment followed by the nourishing mask will leave you smiling.


ROll BaCK tHE “HaNDS” OF tIMEGlycolic Treatment Rescue for your hands! Ultimate in luxury! Silky, smooth, and hydrated!


lOVE YOUR SKIN CaRE ClaSS!Do you have questions about your skin? Want to look and feel better? Want better skin tone and texture? Is your skin dry…oily…breaking out? Meet our staff aesthetician and let her answer your questions and help you get the right care you need for your skin!

Fee: $10 Purchase $75 worth of skin care products and receive a $10 credit!

Date: Monday, June 10 time: Choice of 10:00 to 11:00 am, or 6:30 to 7:30 pm Place: Torresdale Campus

Medical Office Building, Massage Suite 247

DEEP PORE ClEaNSING FaCIalFor problem/acne prone skin This wonderful Deep Pore Cleansing Facial treatment will purify and control existing breakouts and help prevent new ones from forming, while purifying and cleansing natural ingredients will soothe and heal your skin. This is a must for any teen or anyone looking to improve their complexion. This session includes a relaxing hand massage.


DEtOxIFYING BaCK tREatMENt Don’t neglect the rest of your skin. Your back and shoulders should look as good as your face. This treatment is customized to your specific needs, including, but not limited to, acne treatment, hydration, exfoliation, and irritation relief.


BaCK tO SPa tREatMENt You will melt with relaxation while your back gets a gentle exfoliating treatment followed by application of aromatherapy oil, leading into an intoxicating steam towel face wrap and fabulously relaxing facial massage.

Fee: $45 for 30 minutes of bliss!

FACIALS & TREATMENTSExPRESS FaCIalPerfect pick-me-up for your lunch hour break! This 30-minute service includes cleansing, toning, manual exfoliation, mask, and moisturizer. This session includes a relaxing hand massage.


SIGNatURE CUStOM EUROPEaN FaCIalCustom for all skin types The deep pore facial is customized for your specific skin type. Our aesthetician will thoroughly examine your skin and choose just the right protocol and products to give you the ultimate results. This facial consists of vapor steam, extractions (if necessary), exfoliation, masque, anti-aging products, and moisturizer. This session includes a relaxing hand massage and a moisturizing hot mitt treatment for the ultimate experience.


MEDICal SPa SERVICES NOW aVaIlaBlE! Dr. Kenneth Godwin, a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, is now offering a full range of medical spa services, including Botox® Cosmetic, facial rejuvenation with dermal fillers, and more. Financing and Care Credit is available.

For more information, please call 215-750-6010.


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JUST FOR HIM

GENtlEMaN’S FaCIalA man’s skin has unique concerns. This custom treatment considers shaving habits, to help prevent ingrown hairs. This includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions. A custom mask and a moisturizer will follow to re-hydrate and protect!

Please shave the day of the treatment.


SKIN REFRESH Designed for the busy traveler and time-pressed gentleman. Refresh your skin in 30 minutes flat!


tHE POWER PEEl Softens fine lines and helps keep pores clear. This treatment is wonderful for the gentleman who has spent time in the sun/elements or is challenged by ingrown hairs.

We recommend not shaving the day of your treatments and refraining from heavy sun exposure for several days afterward.

Fee: $75/30 minute session Ultimate results in six treatments ($375)

WAxING SeRvICeSLukewarm wax with essential oils is used by our experienced aesthetician to gently remove unwanted hair, leaving your skin silky smooth! Please call 1-888-351-9782 for an appointment.

High Brow Club!Only at the Aria Health Spa! Introduce a new client to our amazing eyebrow shaping during your scheduled visit and your next brow shaping is FREE! (Both Services Must Be Scheduled Together On The Same Day)

Just for WomenBrow Arching (1st time) _____________________ $20Brow Shaping _______________________________$15Brow Tweezing ______________________________$20Middle Brow ________________________________$5Chin or Lip Waxing ___________________________$8Cheeks or Sideburns __________________________$10Arm–lower __________________________________$20Arm–full ____________________________________$30Underarm __________________________________$15Bikini ______________________________________$30+Bikini Plus __________________________________$40+Lower Leg __________________________________$40Thigh ______________________________________$45Full Leg ____________________________________$70

Just for MenBrow ____________________________________ $20Center Brow _______________________________ $5Cheeks & Sideburns (part shading) _____________ $25+Neck (front or back) __________________________$15Half Back ___________________________________$40Full Back ___________________________________$60Full Back & Shoulders _________________________$70Chest Only _________________________________$50Chest & Stomach ____________________________$90Stomach Only _______________________________$50Back, Shoulders & Half Arm ____________________$90

ClaSS SCHEDUlEMONDaY

5:30 – 6:30 pm Cardio Time

6:35 – 7:05 pm Chair Yoga

7:10 – 8:10 pm Zumba®

tUESDaY

9:00 – 10:00 am SilverSneakers®

6:00 – 6:45 pm Piloxing®

6:50 – 7:35 pm Flip Fitness

WEDNESDaY

12:00 – 12:30 pm Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up

6:15 – 7:15 pm Cardio Sculpt with Kettlebell

7:20 – 8:05 pm Chair Yoga with Relaxation

tHURSDaY

9:00 – 10:00 am Silver Sneakers®

5:30 – 6:30 pm Cardio Blast

COMMUNItY FItNESS PROGRaMThe program offers an individualized exercise prescription and orientation to the program with an exercise physiologist. Ongoing follow-up and supervision is included. For individuals with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or chronic lung disease, please refer to our Live Well Series programs on pages 38-39.

Membership Fees: $35 initial registration fee $180/6 months $300/year

SIlVER SNEaKERS® FItNESS PROGRaMHave fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

ZUMBa®The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to love working out! You will achieve long-term benefits while having an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning movements. The routines feature an interval training session where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Class is instructed by Zumba® certified instructors.

YOGaYoga classes are designed to effectively improve muscle tone/limberness and circulation. Yoga exercises will stretch, strengthen, and relax major muscle groups through strengthening the nervous system, building concentration, poise, and a more stable emotional nature.

Get Fit SeriesMID-WEEK PICK-ME-UP ClaSSNeed something to get you over “hump day?” Could you use a little pick-me-up? Come join our free “Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up” class on Wednesdays at 12 pm in the Torresdale Campus Church Building. The class is composed of chair yoga and stretching, which are great for relieving stress.

PIlOxING®A high energy fusion of Pilates, boxing and dance. Transform yourself into a tough boxer, graceful ballerina and hip street dancer, all in one class.

GROUP ExERCISE ClaSS SCHEDUlEDate: Now to June 27, 2013 Place: Torresdale Campus only.

Call 215-612-4576 for future class schedules.

Pay-as-you-go fees: Community Member $6/class Aria Employee $5.50/class ½ Hour Classes $3.50/class

Buy a block of 10 classes: (blocks to be used for hour classes only)Community Member $50/10 classes Aria Employee $45/10 classes Aerobic Membership $300/year


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BROW ClINICAlways wanted to know how to shape your eyebrows? Want to learn the tricks of getting that perfect arch? Learn how to shape your brows in our hands-on interactive class guided by our staff aesthetician.

Fee: $10 Date: Monday, June 17 Time: Choice of 10:00 to 11:00 am,

or 6:30 or 7:30 pm

Class size is limited to five participants.


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CREatE YOUR WEIGHtNine-week weight management classes for adults that encompass nutrition, education, physical activity and behavior therapy to achieve long-term weight control.

What Makes The Create Your Weight Program Unique?

• One-To-One Initial Session with a Registered Dietitian• Medgem® Indirect Calorimetry test• 3-Month Membership to the Wellness Center Gym• Supermarket Tour• Program Books

Fee: $325 Dates: Beginning in June Place: Torresdale Campus

Requires a minimum number of enrollees. Some health insurances may reimburse for a portion of the program fee upon completion of the program.

GRIllED tUNa StEaKIngredient Prep QuantityTuna Steak Raw, 4 oz. ½ Tuna SteakOlive Oil ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground

Directions: 1 Coat each side of tuna steak fillets with ½ teaspoon of olive oil.

2 Season with black pepper on both sides.

3 Grill until marked on both sides.

4 Serve and enjoy!

* Substitute with any grilled meat/seafood (chicken, shrimp, salmon, or flank steak)

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Eat Well SeriesPOlYCYStIC OVaRY SYNDROME (PCOS) NUtRItION EDUCatION SERIESFeel comfortable with others who share this common endocrine problem. Weekly meetings will include educational topics on carbohydrate counting, healthy foods to help manage cholesterol and blood pressure, weight management, benefits of exercise, and recipe tips. Support provided by staff members and group members. A one-time, six-week membership to the Fitness Center is included.

Fee: $160 – includes one individual session and five group sessions Dates: Call for dates and times. Place: Torresdale Campus Minimum of four participants required

HEaRt HEaltHY & DIaBEtES SUPERMaRKEt tOURSThese tours will emphasize label reading for fats (saturated and unsaturated), fiber, soy protein, carbohydrate, and other key ingredients to help you manage your blood sugars, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Discover new products and learn how to use food labels and ingredient lists to evaluate and fit specific foods in your diet.

Fee: $20 Date: Call for dates and times.

NUtRItION COUNSElING FOR BaRIatRIC SURGERYThis service is provided for patients thinking about Lap Banding Weight Loss procedure, now being offered at the Oxford Valley Medical Plaza in Langhorne, PA. Our registered dietitians work with Dr. Luca Giordano and Dr. Elizabeth Renza-Stingone to prepare our patients for weight loss surgery. Participants must register with the physicians' office at 215-824-4559.

Fee: Initial 1 hour visit — $92.40 Follow-up visits ½ hour — $46.20 (Some health insurances may cover these costs.)

INDIVIDUal NUtRItIONal COUNSElINGNutritional assessment and counseling provided by registered dietitians for general nutrition and a variety of medical concerns requiring nutritional intervention. Some health insurances may cover the cost of nutrition counseling. Accepting pediatric patients ages 6 and up. Prompt pay discount offered to clients not covered by insurance for this service.

Fee: Initial 1 hour visit — $92.40 Follow-up visits ½ hour — $46.20

MEDGEM® INDIRECt

CalORIMEtER tEStINGThis service requires a simple breath test to accurately measure your individual energy requirements. Knowing this number will help you with your weight management goals. The fee includes the test with result and brief nutritional guidance. (If client has had no previous nutrition education, this test may be most useful when combined with an individual consultation.)

Fee: $50


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reCiPe of the month

In keeping with your healthy lifestyle, Torresdale Executive Chef Steve Samson shares his healthy, quick and easy recipe for delicious grilled tuna steak.

For more information, call the Wellness Center at 1-888-334-4812.

To read more about Chef Steve's creative recipes, visit YourAriaHealth.org or scan this QR code with your smartphone.


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DIaBEtES ExERCISE PROGRaMFee: $375/year (shorter memberships available) Day: Monday through Friday Saturday available at the Torresdale Campus Time: Varies by location Place: All Wellness Center locations

BODY COMP SOlUtIONSThe best way to measure the effectiveness of your weight management program is to measure your body composition. Body composition is the amount of lean tissue compared to fat. Body Comp Solutions uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, one of the most accurate methods of measuring your body composition.

Fee: $55 test analysis, consultation with 90 day follow-up* (each additional follow-up $15)

$70 test analysis, consultation with 90 day follow-up*, total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol

*90 day follow-up includes retest and second consultation.

SaFE SIttER Safe Sitter is an instructional program for teens between the ages of 11 and 13, teaching safe baby sitting techniques, how to handle emergencies and first aid and choking. Class size is limited.

Fee: $55 Date: Call for dates. Time: 9:00 am Place: Torresdale Campus, Mansion House,

Conference Room

tOtal JOINt REPlaCEMENt at aRIa HEaltHThe Total Joint Replacement Program at Aria Health guides the patient through the entire joint replacement experience — from meetings with Aria physicians and staff, through surgery, recovery, and physical therapy.

Aria's orthopaedic specialists work closely with the patient to evaluate the condition of the joint and its impact on the patient's life, taking advantage of the highest quality imaging to determine the best course of care. These joint-replacement experts work to assure that other options in care have been exhausted and that joint replacement is a match for the patient.

To learn more, please join us for an educational session held every Tuesday morning at Aria’s Bucks County Campus and every Wednesday morning at Aria’s Torresdale Campus. Pre-registration is required.

To register, contact Aria’s Total Joint Coordinator at 1-888-360-5676.

MIND aND BODY RElaxatIONDo you experience stress? Do you have a hard time sleeping at night? Learn how to decrease your stress and become more relaxed through breathing and relaxation exercises, massage, imagery, and other techniques that will help promote a healthy mind and body! Class includes a neck and shoulder massage by our certified massage therapist.

Fee: $35 Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus

*Phone registrations require a credit card.

live Well SeriesClEaRING tHE aIRSponsored by the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP).

This FREE five-week program is designed to help you quit smoking comfortably. You will also learn about using the patch, nicotine gum, and lozenges, which will be provided FREE to participants! Invite your friends and family members who want to quit too!

This program is offered quarterly. To inquire about dates and to register, please call 215-710-2264.

Date: Mondays Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm Place: Bucks County Campus, Conference Room "F"

CPR/BlS FOR HEaltHCaRE PROVIDERSThis course is intended for the healthcare professionals who practice in the medical setting (nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, etc.). This is a certified class.

Fee: $70 Dates: Sunday, April 21 and Sunday, May 19Times: Call 215-612-4576 for times. Place: Torresdale Campus, Mansion House,

Conference Room

CPR HEaRtSaVER FOR aDUlt, INFaNt aND CHIlDThis course comprises Heartsaver CPR for the adult (with AED), infant, and child. This is a certified class designed for ancillary healthcare workers or those working in public capacity who require certification. To verifty that this is the appropriate course for you, please call 215-612-4576.

Fee: $55 Date: Tuesday, May 14 Time: 6:00 to 10:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus Mansion House,

Conference Room

PHaSE III CaRDIaC MaINtENaNCE PROGRaMFee: $350/year (shorter memberships available) Day: Monday through Friday Saturday available at Torresdale Campus Time: Varies by location Place: All Wellness Center locations

PHaSE III PUlMONaRY MaINtENaNCE PROGRaMFee: $375/year (shorter memberships available) Day: Monday through Friday Saturday available at the Torresdale Campus Time: Varies by location Place: All Wellness Center locations

INtEREStED IN WEIGHt lOSS SURGERY?Join Aria at an upcoming seminar.

Are you considering weight loss surgery? Learn about the multidisciplinary approach offered by Aria Health’s Comprehensive Center for Bariatric Surgery at one of our FREE seminars.

Please call for future dates and times. To register for a seminar, please call 1-888-356-9016.

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Diabetes information call 1-888-364-7402

SENIOR SUPPORT FaMIlY CaREGIVER SUPPORt GROUPIf you are caring for someone with memory loss… who is caring for you? The Alzheimer’s Association stands by you! Learn practical caregiving information, get mutual support, and learn about community resources.

Dates: Thursday, April 18, Thursday, May 16 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm Place: Behavioral Health Center for Older

Adults Aria Health Bucks CountyFacilitator: Myra Griffith, 215-949-5529

tHE BEHaVIORal HEaltH CENtER FOR OlDER aDUltSAria Health–Bucks County, offers a 24-hour comprehensive hospital-based care to adults 55 years of age and older who are experiencing acute psychiatric problems. We offer individualized care in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Treatment includes individual meetings with psychiatrists and group therapists to assist with emotional, mental, physical and medication needs. Our nurses, psychiatrists, trained counselors, and social workers can help with all aspects of a person’s life.

Inpatient Program involves stabilizing the crisis that led to the hospitalization. A thorough physical and mental evaluation is completed to determine the cause or causes of the psychiatric problem. An average length of stay is dependent on the patient need. We focus on developing the patient’s highest level of independence and preservation of individual dignity.

aDMISSIONS REFERRal lINE 215-949-5411 Admissions accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Intensive Outpatient Program provides up to four hours of structured therapy per day, allowing patients to maintain their daily routines and live at home. This level of care is especially beneficial as an interim step from inpatient care to home, and for a person experiencing the symptoms of severe depression. For additional information, call 215-949-5485.

For additional program information: Caroline Williams, Community Education Manager: 215-949-5680 Krystal Sagers, Program Director: 215-949-5681.

DIABETES

SElF-MaNaGEMENt EDUCatIONThe Aria Health Diabetes Self-Management Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. Our 10-hour program will teach you the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and controlling your blood sugar to minimize complications. A physician referral and pre-registration is required.

FOllOW-UP ClaSSESAfter completion of the Diabetes Program, participants are encouraged to attend a follow-up session. This program reviews your progress, diabetes management skills, and the nutritional aspects of diabetes and heart health. These classes are offered several times each year.

INDIVIDUal DIaBEtES COUNSElINGIndividual appointments regarding blood sugar monitoring, insulin injection instruction, medication and gestational diabetes can be addressed with a Registered Nurse certified in diabetes education. Concerns such as meal planning, weight control, and dietary information can be arranged with a Registered Dietitian.

DIaBEtES ExERCISE PROGRaMThis is a supervised program that helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugars. Pre- and post-exercise blood sugar levels are taken along with heart rate and blood pressures. Participants will receive a free three-month membership for the Diabetes Exercise Program upon completion. Memberships are available to continue. This program is available at all three Aria Health Wellness Centers.

FREE DIaBEtES SUPPORt GROUPSadult Day Group Frankford: Room #3801, 3rd Floor adult Evening Group Torresdale: Conference Room #1, 1st Floor Bucks County: Conference Room C, Ground Floor

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Health Programs/Support Groups

HEALTH SCREENINGS tOtal CHOlEStEROl aND HDl CHOlEStEROl SCREENINGWith a simple finger stick, we will analyze your blood in about 10 minutes. Appointment is required and space is limited. Cholesterol screenings are held at all three Wellness Center locations.

Please call 888-364-7034 to schedule an appointment.

The cost is $20 per screening.

BlOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGFree blood pressure screenings are held weekly at all three Wellness Center locations. Torresdale and Frankford Campus screenings are held every Thursday from 8:00 am until noon. The Bucks County screening is held every Friday from 8:00 am until noon.

CARDIOPULMONARY CaRDIaC REHaBIlItatIONAria Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program is a medically monitored exercise program for people with heart disease. Scheduled classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Education is included with every session. A physician referral and pre-registration are required.

Torresdale Campus: 888-361-4306 Bucks County Campus: 215-949-5368

PUlMONaRY REHaBIlItatIONThe Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is a medically supervised program for patients with chronic respiratory disease. The program consists of exercise and education and is designed to help patients cope better with their breathing problems. Scheduled classes meet two times per week on Tuesday and Thursday. A physician referral and pre-registration are required.

Torresdale Campus only: 888-363-9914

CANCER CENTER DEaR FRIENDSDear Friends, led by a social worker, is a general support group for patients coping with cancer, along with their friends and family members. Registration is not required. Please call 215-612-4300 for more information.

lOOK GOOD…FEEl BEttERSponsored by the American Cancer Society, this is a free program for women actively undergoing cancer treatment to help deal with the changes to their skin and hair. To register, please call 215-612-2649. Please leave a message with your name and number and someone will return your call.

Please call for dates and times.


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Senior ProgramsaaRP DRIVER SaFEtY PROGRaMThe program designed to improve seniors' driving skills is offered at all Aria Health campuses. AARP also offers one-day renewal classes. This program will require proof of previous full class attendance (certificate). Call 1-888-287-9397 for information on class dates, locations and times. For Bucks County Campus class information, please call 1-888-368-6651

BUCKS CaMPUS SENIOR SOCIal FREE!Date: Third Friday of every month Time: 9:00 to 10:30 am Place: Bucks County, Cafeteria (Ground Floor)

A fun and lively monthly educational program held on the third Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Nutritional breakfast provided. Reservations are required. Please call 1-877-808-ARIA (2742) to reserve your spot.

tORRESDalE SENIOR WEllNESS WEDNESDaYS FREE!Date: Third Wednesday of every month Time: 3:30 to 5:00 pm Place: Torresdale Campus, Cafeteria

A fun, enjoyable senior health-focused lecture held on the third Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Nutritional dinner provided. Reservations are required. Please call Aria's Call Center at 1-877-808-ARIA (2742).

FRaNKFORD CaMPUS SENIOR BREaKFaSt FREE!Date: Last Tuesday of every month Time: 8:00 to 10:00 am Place: Frankford Campus, Conference Room 1 & 2

(2nd Floor)

It’s time to take charge of your health and wellness! Join us at our monthly senior lectures that are held on the last Tuesday of every month. Nutritional breakfast provided. Please call Aria’s Call Center at 1-877-808-ARIA (2742) to reserve your spot.

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