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I am pleased that we have so much to be excited about this summer. First, we are gearing up for our North Tower grand open-ing in September. Our community celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17—so mark that date on your calendar and plan to join us! (See pages 4 and 5 for more on this event.)

Second, we are very happy to welcome An-them Blue Cross members, who now have ac-cess to all of Methodist Hospital’s exceptional services. Among these are cardiac, diabetes, mother-child health, neurology, orthopedics, emergency ser-vices, oncology, surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, stroke care, transitional care, weight loss and wound healing.

These high-quality services are available to the majority of people in the San Gabriel Valley. Those who choose to be treated at Methodist Hospital have access to an exceptionally high “gold standard” of care. This is supported by a hefty amount of evi-dence from the most renowned sources in the medical feld.

For example, the hospital is identifed as a Center of Excellence in the following areas:

1. Bariatric care —designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

2. Cancer care —accreditation with commendations for com-prehensive cancer care from the Commission on Cancer.

3. Emergency care —STEMI Receiving Center, Approved Stroke Center, Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics.

4. Cardiology:

» Congestive heart failure —Gold Award from the Ameri-can Heart Association (GetWith the Guidelines).

» Heart attack care —Silver Award from the American Heart Association for STEMI Care (GetWith the Guidelines).

» Stroke care —The Joint Commission certifcation and Silver Award with commendation from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

In addition, we expect to receive additional recognition this year in the areas of hip and knee replacements and cardiac care.

So when you choose Methodist Hospital, be assured that you will receive the exceptional “gold standard” treatment known here as “The Next Generation of Care.”

Sincerely yours,

Dennis Lee

President and CEO, Methodist Hospital

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Letter from the CEO

Dennis Lee, President and CEO, Methodist Hospital

HERE it comes again—open enrollment. It’s your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your health insurance plan. The key word here is opportunity . If your current health plan isn’t affliated with Methodist Hospital, now is the time to sign up for one that is. By selecting a plan that includes Methodist Hospital, you can take advantage of:

» The latest medical technology, such as our laparoscopic and open-heart surgeries and our brand new hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

» Top-rated services that exceed national quality averages for specialty services, such as bariatric surgery, hip and knee replacement, and stroke and cardiac care.

» Advanced areas of specialized care, such as diabetes, wound healing, maternal/ child health, neonatal and transitional care close to home.

» Specialized medical teams who will always treat you as a whole person and partner in your health care decisions.

If you’re already with a plan affliated with Methodist Hospital, congratulations! For you, open enrollment means reviewing your health needs and adjusting your cover-age or contributions if needed. If you’re not sure whether your plan covers care at Methodist Hospital, call our open enrollment specialists at 626-898-8870 or ask your health plan representative.

All aboard! This is the year to find a health plan that fits