Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Glendale Adventist Medical Center has named an interim chief executive as they search for a permanent replacement for Morre Dean, who left his post Friday to head Parker Adventist Hospital in Colorado. The hospital this week announced that Warren L. Tetz, senior vice-president of operations, will temporarily take over as Glendale Adventist conducts an executive search for a permanent replacement, Tetz has worked at Glendale Adventist, which was founded in 1905, for more than a decade.

The prospect that Verdugo Hills Hospital will soon merge with a larger healthcare provider has area business people concerned about the next chapter for the 40-year-old facility. Verdugo Hills officials acknowledged Wednesday that changing economics have spurred them into talks with larger providers about a merger or strategic alliance for the hospital on the border of Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge. Spokeswoman Celine Petrossian declined to name potential partners. But some Glendale business people believe that USC Health Sciences is a suitor.

They do things “Filipino-style” at Holy Family Catholic Church. They call Mary by her Filipino name - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - and have a Filipino choir. Seventy percent of the parish's population is Filipino. And it's growing every year, just as it is throughout Glendale. In the past two decades, the city's Filipino population has grown 66% to 13,328, according to recently released 2010 U.S. Census data. Filipino Americans now make up about 7% of Glendale's population, outpacing Koreans, who were once the third-largest minority group in a city of about 192,000.

A top executive at Glendale Adventist Medical Center has been given the top job at Simi Valley Hospital. Kim Milstien, vice president of business development at Glendale Adventist, will assume the role of president and chief executive at Simi Valley this summer, according to an announcement from the hospital Monday. It will be somewhat of a homecoming; Milstien began her career with Adventist Health at the Simi Valley hospital in 1996. In a statement, Bill Wing, senior vice president of Adventist Health and chairman of the board for the Southern California facility, said Milstien's strength is in "building new services through collaboration and relationships, which will allow [Simi Valley Hospital]

After more than three years of construction, Glendale Adventist Medical Center's West Tower was unveiled to the public during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday. Glendale Adventist President Morre Dean and Mayor Ara Najarian cut a red ribbon with an oversized pair of scissors as dozens of visitors cheered and applauded the grand opening of the new building. "This is a showcase for us to promote healing and wellness," Dean said during the ceremony. "We think we have the opportunity to become a beacon of light."

Volunteers who together gave more than 77,000 hours of time to Glendale Adventist Medical Center were recognized earlier this week at the annual Volunteer Service Awards Luncheon. The 622 volunteers were thanked at the event Tuesday in the hospital’s auditorium, said Liz Mirzaian, director of volunteer and senior resources at the medical center. “It is really one of the ways we show recognition to people who have dedicated their time and service to the medical center,” she said.

“Imagine you’re driving at night in rural California, say on your way to Mammoth, and you come across an accident, and the victim needs to get to the nearest hospital,” said Bruce Nelson, community services director at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. “Do you know where the nearest hospital is?” Chances are it’s not too close, Nelson said. And most likely, the closest hospital is a rural facility with limited resources, perhaps with one physician who, late at night, is only on call.

GLENDALE — Children who have the misfortune of visiting the new emergency department at Glendale Adventist Medical Center after it opens in April will have a group of ladies to thank for a fun distraction. The Soroptimist International Club of Glendale handed over a $10,000 check to the hospital officials Thursday to help pay for a dedicated children's play room in the hospital's new $118-million Acute Patient Tower. "They needed this facility to be built and it was just fortunate timing that we got it," club President Lou Rhodes said.

Sandy Doughty credits her parents for instilling the value of volunteerism. ?As a child, I learned that you get a lot from giving to others,? said Doughty, a Glendale resident. Simple acts of kindness have always been a part of her family?s way of giving to the less fortunate, she said. ?My parents encouraged me to pick out a Christmas gift and give to a needy child in Mexico,? said Doughty, 46. ?I remember leaving suitcases full of clothes for needy cousins.? It was only natural for Doughty to continue what her parents taught her. For more than 20 years, Doughty has served on the Glendale Adventist Medical Center gala committee.

June 9 will be a day to focus attention on the issues of cancer survivorship It is the day Glendale Adventist Medical Center will host its annual cancer survivors luncheon, which celebrates life and hope. The event will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9 in the hospital's main auditorium at 1509 Wilson Terrace. The event will feature Linda Armstrong-Kelly, mother of cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. In 1996, Lance was diagnosed with Stage 4 testicular cancer.

A top executive at Glendale Adventist Medical Center has been given the top job at Simi Valley Hospital. Kim Milstien, vice president of business development at Glendale Adventist, will assume the role of president and chief executive at Simi Valley this summer, according to an announcement from the hospital Monday. It will be somewhat of a homecoming; Milstien began her career with Adventist Health at the Simi Valley hospital in 1996. In a statement, Bill Wing, senior vice president of Adventist Health and chairman of the board for the Southern California facility, said Milstien's strength is in "building new services through collaboration and relationships, which will allow [Simi Valley Hospital]

They do things “Filipino-style” at Holy Family Catholic Church. They call Mary by her Filipino name - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - and have a Filipino choir. Seventy percent of the parish's population is Filipino. And it's growing every year, just as it is throughout Glendale. In the past two decades, the city's Filipino population has grown 66% to 13,328, according to recently released 2010 U.S. Census data. Filipino Americans now make up about 7% of Glendale's population, outpacing Koreans, who were once the third-largest minority group in a city of about 192,000.

News that Verdugo Hills Hospital had entered merger talks with at least one other hospital spurred a wave of worry across the greater Glendale area this week, particularly among those who are fearful that the move could end up eroding existing medical services. And whether Verdugo Hills Hospital merges with Glendale Adventist Medical Center or with some other organization, this really is the key point. Not only would foothill-area residents be greatly impacted by the reduction of any services, especially those that are emergency-related, but so would Glendale's two other hospitals - Glendale Memorial and Glendale Adventist.

The prospect that Verdugo Hills Hospital will soon merge with a larger healthcare provider has area business people concerned about the next chapter for the 40-year-old facility. Verdugo Hills officials acknowledged Wednesday that changing economics have spurred them into talks with larger providers about a merger or strategic alliance for the hospital on the border of Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge. Spokeswoman Celine Petrossian declined to name potential partners. But some Glendale business people believe that USC Health Sciences is a suitor.

Glendale Adventist Medical Center was one of nine hospitals in California to earn the "Outstanding Achievement Award" from the Commission on Cancer this month. Glendale Adventist -- one of just two hospitals, including the Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, recognized by the commission in the L.A. region -- received the award for its cancer patient services. In a statement, Boris Bagdasarian, director of cancer services at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, said the honor was yet "another eternal endorsement of our commitment to improve the health care of our patients through quality care based on the best medical evidence available.

The Glendale Educational Foundation did more than “Dancing with Diamonds” Friday evening. It gave them away, honored them and collected them to the tune of $50,000 in expected proceeds. On Friday (Feb. 17), the Glendale Hilton Hotel staff pushed out the dividers into their largest ballroom to accommodate more than 350 supporters in sipping, supping and socializing, all in the name of educating our Glendale youngsters. This 5th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Dance, chaired by Vrejh Hovsepian, saluted three Diamond Award Honorees.

I have to say that I am truly sad to read the Jan. 29 commentary by Barry McComb titled “It's important to save the Alex” - not only for myself, but for all the future generations. How can this happen? How can we allow this? My grandmother moved to Glendale in the late '40s to raise her four daughters. Almost 50 years ago one of her daughters had a child, Cynthia, at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. This child, me, grew up with Grandma Garnet enjoying the arts at the Alex Theatre.

The first baby born in Glendale in the New Year arrived at 4:24 a.m. Jan. 1 to first-time parents and Glendale residents Elina Hovhannisyan and Roubik Rostamloo. Their son David, who was due on Dec. 31, was born at Glendale Adventist Medical Center weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces. “It is a huge blessing for me,” Rostamloo said. “I'm a lucky guy.” At Verdugo Hills Hospital, Roger and Erica Fajardo, both 29 of Northridge, welcomed Dominic at 6:25 a.m. On Saturday night, the Fajardos hosted a quiet New Year's gathering at their home with family and friends.

A tranquil garden area built by a local teenager in honor of her grandmother, a breast cancer survivor, will serve as a cancer treatment refuge for other patients at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Kristine Seuylemezian, a junior at La Cañada High School, built the garden area to earn her Gold Award in the Girl Scouts, but the reward has been about much more than a one-time honor, she said. Kristine said she wanted to create something for people to enjoy for years to come.