and Mrs. D.E. The global COVID-19 pandemic impacted all of our lives this year, especially those in healthcare-related roles. Los Angeles. Home > About Us > Newsroom > Fiscal Year 2020-2021 PIH Health Board of Directors. PIH Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the sole mission of raising funds through philanthropy to benefit PIH Health and its affiliates. Jane Dicus will continue to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors through September 30, 2017. Joseph Garcia*Ms. Ramona A. GarciaMs. Constance B. GlazeMs. PIH Health Downey Hospital marked the momentous occasion with the help of local city officials and emergency personnel as they paraded throughout the Downey campus grounds. and Mrs. Paul F. Jacobsen+Mr. His direct areas of responsibilities include: Pathology/Laboratory Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Imaging Services, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization, Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation and Wound Healing Services. This is the first year our report is web-based, making it easier to access PIH Health information. Joan D. Dengrove and Dr. Neal Shindel+Mrs. While on the Board, he served on numerous committees, including Chair of the Finance Committee from 2004-2005, and member of the Governance Committee, Board Quality Committee and Executive Compensation Committee. By Mike Sprague | msprague@scng.com | Whittier Daily News and Mrs. Stephen E. GriffithMr. PIH Health's current Chief Executive Officer is Jim West. Vanessa Robinson-Kim and Mr. Bryan KimMs. Kim co-founded PIH, where he developed treatment programs for MDR-TB and AIDS in Haiti, Peru, and several other countries. Reginald Tuando*Ms. Candy Ustayan*Mr. and Mrs. Larry Villalba*Ms. Simone VuMs. and Mrs. Jesus MarquezMr. Clarinda N. Sevilla*Diane Sheley*Mr. Scott D. SheridanMs. PHGSH Chief Nursing Officer and Site Co-Administrator. . "His legacy and the work he has done for this community will live on forever." Mark plans, regulates and monitors utility (water, natural gas and electricity) use throughout the integrated delivery system. However, once COVID-19 was categorized as a pandemic, PIH Health implemented its Hospital Incident Command Centers on March 19, 2020, to serve as centralized operations, providing education, communication, and logistical oversight to support healthcare providers and patients. They worked extra shifts and went above and beyond to ensure our COVID-19 patients were provided with the support they needed to make a full recovery. Infection preventionists reviewed and interpreted daily guidelines from the CDC and LACDPH, and developed multiple educational documents to be distributed across the enterprise. Maria L. Davila*Mr. Randal DeMoreDr. In 2013 he became an Emeritus Foundation Director. Leslie BlacknerMr. and Mrs. Robert R. WilkersonMrs. Yolanda Alvidrez*Ms. Parvaneh Arasteh*Mr. James E. AtwoodMs. He oversees the inpatient and outpatient retail pharmacies for PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and PIH Health Physicians. Many of the protocols implemented at our hospitals, such as screening before entering and wearing PPE, were also adopted at PIH Health Urgent Care Centers (UCC). and Mrs. Arnold GonzalesMichael and Maudi GreeneEstate of Wilbur C. GrosseMr. Jody DonnellyMs. As a lifelong Whittier resident, he loved his community and was actively involved. Construction & Electric, Inc.Richard C. Seaver TrustRose Hills Memorial Park and MortuariesSanta Fe Springs Firefighters, Local 3507Ms. and Mrs. Greg NordbakMs. Carolyn McFarlandMedical Staff of Good Samaritan HospitalMediWaste DisposalDr. Their efforts enabled our hospitals to have ample inventory to treat both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel*Bharti PatelMr. Mohammed Ghonim*Margaret and John GivenMs. Ruth HilleckeIntercommunity Emergency Medical Group Dr. Kevin E. Andruss Dr. Steven Chin Dr. Adrian Crisan Dr. Marco A. Diaz Dr. Parham Farahat Dr. Hoori Hovanessian Dr. Edward J. Jarema Dr. Michael Lee Dr. Michael Y. Liu Dr. Michael L. Martin Dr. Alisa Sato Dr. G. Donald Shook Dr. Michael L. Sporty Dr. Shirley Tung Dr. Richard M. Zoraster. The Lab teams across the enterprise focused on ensuring testing equipment and supplies were available for all areas of PIH Health. These individuals, who consist of physicians, business and community leaders will meet each month to discuss the current state and future of PIH Health. and Mrs. Wayne W. CampfieldMrs. Home Health staff educated patients on proper hand hygiene and how to take extra precautionary measures for living with someone who has COVID-19. Marjorie WilliamsWillis Towers WatsonMr. If necessary, social work involvement was coordinated to assist the patient with resources and needs.PIH Healths Food and Nutritional Services department also worked with Home Health to expand the number of meals provided through the Meals on Wheels program to support isolated individuals in their homes. The Acute Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) staff followed all other hospital protocols to best protect themselves and patients. 2020 Best Hospital and Best Place to Work in Los Angeles Downtown News Best of Downtown, 2020 American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, 2020 American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelines Target: Type 2 Honor Roll Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, 2020 American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelines Target: Type 2 Honor Roll Plus Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, 2020 IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals, 2020 PIH Health Physicians AMP Medicare Advantage 4.5-Star Recognition and a Most Improved Provider Organization by Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), 2019 IBM Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, 2019 Most Wired by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), 2019 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bronze Award for partnering with One Legacy, 2019 PIH Health Physicians (PHP) Excellence in Healthcare award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award by American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, * Standing accreditations and designations, President of Medical Staff at PIH Health Downey Hospital (term concluded June 30, 2020), President of Medical Staff at PIH Health Downey Hospital (term began effective July 1, 2020), President of Medical Staff at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, President of Medical Staff at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Alex AlvarezJ. More than 90,000 patients were seen virtually and had their healthcare needs met with the help of technology. In this role she is responsible for effective operations of Radiology services at all three hospitals within the organization. This generosity led to much needed items such as personal protective equipment, ventilators, sanitizing supplies, and other equipment. To do so, we swiftly revised our business models so that we could continue to provide care in a time of uncertainty.In March 2020, many elective surgeries and medical office visits were put on hold. Gregory M. SharpDr. Ramona has worked for PIH Health for 40 years, and has served the organization in executive roles since 2007. and Mrs. Chico Manning*, Dr. and Mrs. John D. McCarthy+Mr. Iraida A. Alegria*Ligda E. Alegria*Mr. and Mrs. Alex AlvarezAmerican Heart AssociationAmigos de los NinosMr. PIH Health Downey Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. Judy FungMr. Lu Yin LuDebbie Lugibihl*Mrs. Janice R. LynchMajestic Realty FoundationDr. and Mrs. Robert T. JansenMr. William S. Kurohara and Dr. Helen Chen+Mr. Submit Your Analyst Briefing Discover the right solution for your team Alvarado earned a bachelors degree in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Southern California. and Mrs. Mark Schneider+Mrs. In this position, John oversees operational functions and leadership for all ancillary clinical services at all three PIH Health Hospitals and ambulatory sites. Jenny Quigley*Mrs. Ceonne Houston-Raasikh*Dr. and Mrs. Norman RappMs. Strict protocols were adopted allowing only essential workers to enter the COVID-19 units and patient rooms, including PPE stations. and Mrs. Frank M. SanchezMr. In addition, he served as a member on the PIH Health Insurance Company Subscribers Advisory Committee (Board) from 2010-2015.During his term on the Board of Directors, Mr. McFarland helped grow the organization from a standalone hospital to the integrated organization that we are today. Richard Atwood, ChairPaula CowanBlayne Cutler MD, PhDJane DicusEdward DunlapPeter Greaney MDJeffrey HamarPatrick MonroePaul TreinenCharlotte Weaver RN, PhDKenton Woods, J. Richard AtwoodAnnette AtwoodKathy LucianoRichard LucianoBeverly Mathis, ChairYong Park MD, Peggy ChulackRosalio Lopez MDBrian SmolskisJames West, Chair, Alex AlvarezJ. During the procedure, doctors insert a catheter in the leg or chest and guide it to the heart. Partners In Health (PIH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, EIN 04-3567502. and Mrs. Carl PobanzMr. Jean Y. Lee*Mr. Robin C. Lee*Leeba LessinMs. Job Location. PIH Health. Magda Griego*Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. GurneyJudelyn Gutierrez RN*Ms. Patricia GutierrezRosario Gutierrez*Mr. Scott Hagerman*Dr. and Mrs. James C. S. Hahn+Mr. Gwendolyn DouglasMr. This brings the total number of practitioners in PHP to 361 including 27 different specialties with 31 physical locations.This past year was unique in that the physicians were also able to see patients virtually using telehealth. Kevin Brown RN/BSN joined PIH Health as Vice President of Cardiology on May 18, 2020. The Board of Directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of PIH Health. and Mrs. William W. ShubinMs. Irena Zuanic RN/MSN serves as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Site Co-Administrator of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Board Staff History Financial Transparency Contact Us Michele David, MD Chair In this role he is accountable for all capital construction projects, plant operations, plant maintenance, and grounds for all PIH Health locations. and Mrs. Henry T. ArakakiMr. In this position, Ramona has authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing services within the facility, focusing on people, services, quality, growth and finance. Brenda Montenegro*Mr. and Mrs. James P. MooreKaren Nagaishi*Mr. Robert J. NagleMs. Lionel DesouzaMr. The department also developed a process that allowed some COVID-19 patients to avoid ventilators. and Mrs. Mark D. Dubin+Ms. Paul S. BilgoreBrookfield ResidentialMrs. and Mrs. Richard A. CasfordJing B. Cheung*Mr. Kuo ChiaoMs. and Mrs. Michael MarinMrs. Patricia KasababianMrs. A replacement valve is inserted through the catheter and a balloon is expanded to press the valve into place.Anteros procedure was performed by Sudhaker Nayak MD, who trained with Dr. Burstein. PIH Health - Santa Fe Springs, CA Application Deadline: None More Medical Assistant (MA) Family Medicine PIH Health - Whittier, CA Application Deadline: None More Customer Service Supervisor PIH Health - Whittier, CA Application Deadline: None More Health Record Tech II PIH Health - Los Angeles, CA Application Deadline: None More Sally SjobergMr. Ms. Brooke served as the global vice chair of public policy for EY (formerly Ernst & Young), a global professional services network, from 2007 to June 2019, and as EY's Americas vice chair of public policy, sustainability and stakeholder engagement from 2001 to 2007. Dr. Diaz joined PIH Health in 2017. Kenton Woods, PIH Health Board of Directors Chair 12401 Washington Blvd. RNs stayed at the bedside during patient emergencies and ensured that end-of-life patients were not left alone and that the family was involved remotely whenever desired. He is accountable for the overall quality of services, regulatory compliance and meeting financial goals within PIH Health. McFarland served on the PIH Health Board from 1997 to 2010, and served as Board Chair from 2007-2009. At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. Each individual brings a unique talent to PIH Health, but they all share one common goal which is to ensure high-quality care is provided to patients in the communities we serve.. A COVID-19 communication page featuring new and updated information was added to our employee intranet; while a newsletter, email, posters, flyers, and other communication channels were used to ensure all staff received new and updated information in a timely manner. Sofya Shipilova*Mrs. Gloria ShodenMr. Mental health services have been a growing need in the community, especially among students as they transitioned to distance learning.To help strengthen TLCs programs, PIH Health provided a special funding award in the amount of $20,000 to support students and families who are struggling and in need of counseling as part of PIH Health Downey Hospitals Centennial Anniversary and in recognition of PIH Healths partnership with TLC since entering the Downey community more than seven years ago. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture.Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. He is especially remembered as a 40-year member of the Whittier Host Lions Club. Vid Shivaraman MHA was promoted to the role of Vice President Managed Care Operations in May 2019. Actively teach residents and medical students in inpatient . and Mrs. James R. West*The White FamilyWhite Emerson MortuaryWhittier Pathology Medical Group, Inc. In Kono District, a rural eastern region of 500,00 people, famous for its diamond mines and as the epicenter of Sierra Leone's decade-long civil war, PIH is investing in every level of the health system. In fact, we placed approximately 100,000 calls to community members.The implications of the pandemic on PIH Health were substantial, but by September 2020 patient visit volume was back on track and in some areas volume was even higher than before the pandemic. Associate Program Director. Overview Overview 515 Reviews 755 Jobs 494 Salaries 90 Interviews 113 Benefits 21 Photos. Stephanie Kang*Mr. and Mrs. Richard KikuchiMr. PIH Health paid for hotel rooms, housing support, and childcare, as needed. They responded by ensuring that we had a three-month supply of essential medications and a six-month supply of PPE. Each of our hospitals established separate inpatient and critical care cohort units dedicated to COVID-19 patients. Twitter ended the year with 55.1% growth and 783 new followers.Key milestones included PIH Health hitting 15,000 page likes on Facebook and Instagram holding the number one spot in comparison to like-sized hospitals from May 2020-August 2020. and Mrs. Ronald GuntherMr. and Mrs. Roy TyraMr. Donna RoginskiMs. The items included in the time capsule are as follows: PIH Healths exclusive medical group, PIH Health Physicians (PHP), recruited 52 new physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) during FY 2020. Human Resources (HR) Compensation Analyst. Michael Bell*Mr. Bill Bornhorst and Mrs. Margit H. PolyakDaryl and Sherry BraunMr. This expansion allowed us to reduce wait times for those needing emergency services and added a separate pediatric area that enabled the staff to treat young patients in a child-friendly environment isolated from major trauma patients.In addition to praising the care he received at PIH Health, Mr. McFarland and his wife Carolyn were also supporters of PIH Health Foundation, and we thank them for their gracious contributions.Mr. Social workers and chaplains continue to use telemedicine technology to provide virtual sessions to staff and patients needing emotional and spiritual support.IS also developed a COVID-19 dashboard viewable on the employee intranet showing daily cases, ventilator capacity, and PPE availability. For more information, contact PIH Director of External Relations Eric Hansen at 720-938-9167 or ehansen@pih.org . and Mrs. Harry C. CrowellMr. and Mrs. Brent Melton*Ms. Dora O. Mensah*Jason and Brooke MillerMs. Dawn Maliff*Ms. Cheryl Ann A. Malm*Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Martin*Dr. Dorsa Maryska+Mr. Additionally, pre-screenings were conducted over the phone before patients made appointments to be treated at the medical offices. Dr. Diaz previously served as CMO at PIH Health Downey Hospital and Medical Director, PIH Health Urgent Care System. and Mrs. Nathan Honda+Hopeful Horizons OutreachHotchkis and Wiley Capital ManagementMr. A special thank you to the departments listed below that made significant contributions to our organizations collective response to support the health of our community between March through September, and to the next fiscal year. Jennifer WestinMr. Rosalio J. Lopez+Mr. First name. Joyce FitzgeraldFrank R. Seaver TrustMr. As Chair of the Board in 2009, Mr. McFarland helped PIH Health usher in its 50th anniversary celebration. American Heart Association Award recognizes PIH Healths commitment to quality stroke careIn July 2020, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognized all three PIH Health hospitals with Get With The Guidelines Achievement Awards.PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Following his term on the PIH Health Board, Mr. McFarland served on the PIH Health Physicians (PHP) Board from 2010-2015, serving as Chair in 2014-2015. Mr. Alvarado also served as a Regent on the Board of Regents of Loyola Marymount University.