Norma CasfordMr. Employees, physicians and staff lined up in a physically distant manner and waved as the police, fire, and city personnel drove by sounding their sirens and flashing their lights in honor of the occasion.Prior to the parade, hospital officials held a Time Capsule Ceremony where various items pertaining to this year were stored in a container and buried in front of the main entrance of the hospital. Griselda Torres*Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. TrogmanMr. Mohammed Ghonim*Margaret and John GivenMs. He was formerly the co-founder of Medsite, a leading pharmaceutical marketing firm acquired by WebMD. Thank you to those who have made a financial contribution to support the work of PIH Health this year. Greg SandenMr. This system has analytics built in to curate data from across the enterprise to increase staff awareness and contribute to real-time local, state and federal data collection.To better serve patients, IS provided Apple iPads so patients in restricted units could connect with loved ones at home. Mr. Alvarado also served as a Regent on the Board of Regents of Loyola Marymount University. Jody DonnellyMs. When news of the pandemic first broke, we had to rise to the challenge and find a new way to manage business operations. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or email us at PHGSH-Transportation@PIHHealth.org. The Board of Directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of PIH Health. Patients were also able to request medication refills without having to physically visit clinics. Jacqueline T. DuMontierMr. Evangelina U. Salamat*Ms. Loretta M. Salas*Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Tuyet SalzmanDr. IS also collaborated with HR to develop an online concierge that enabled employees to access COVID-19-related benefits and helped to expand work-from-home capabilities by creating virtual application pools for many functional departments.. and Mrs. John M. DickE-Request LLCFinancial Partners Credit UnionGrace Helen Spearman FoundationMs. Additionally, staff took training in cardiopulmonary care to help people who suffer from pulmonary diseases and also trained in mechanical ventilation. This is the first year our report is web-based, making it easier to access PIH Health information. We provide high-quality healthcare without discrimination and contribute to the health and well-being of our communities in an ethical, safe, and fiscally prudent manner, in recognition of our charitable purpose. ED Express Opened at the Downey Campus PIH Health Downey Hospital opened a new unit called ED Express in October 2018. Sheila R. ScottMr. The tools and resources provided help us track and measure our success in meeting evidenced-based clinical guidelines developed to improve patient outcomes.Additionally, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital received the Associations Stroke Honor Roll Elite award, and both PIH Health Downey and Whittier hospitals received the Associations Type 2 Honor Roll award. and Mrs. Frank W. JamesonMr. Baker FoundationDr. and Mrs. Henry T. ArakakiMr. They responded by ensuring that we had a three-month supply of essential medications and a six-month supply of PPE. PIH Healths medical group, PIH Health Physicians (PHP), adapted to the challenge at the medical clinics. Rosalio J. Lopez+Mr. At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. Stations enforcing screening, universal masking, temperature checks, and hand sanitizing were opened at each facilitys entrances early in the pandemic to create a low-risk environment, and visiting guidelines were changed multiple times to protect our team and our patients. "Mr. Perry was a visionary - a true leader for his time," said Jane Dicus, chair of PIH Health Board of Directors. Communication tools were put in place to keep off-site staff informed of the ongoing changes throughout the pandemic. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel*Bharti PatelMr. and Mrs. James P. AllenAuxiliary of Good Samaritan HospitalEstate of Samuel and Norma AyresMr. 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 Combining expertise and resources among our hospitals also means sharing experience and knowledge between highly trained physicians like Steven Burstein MD, an interventional cardiologist, and other physicians at PIH Health.TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly (called aortic valve stenosis). Overview Overview 515 Reviews 755 Jobs 494 Salaries 90 Interviews 113 Benefits 21 Photos. Kathy Yoshimura*Zotec Partners, AnonymousMrs. Anahita BehmardianMrs. Kimberly Bickell+ and Mr. Matthew BickellBio OptionsMs. Connie IrwinMr. 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. 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. We have a talented team who is proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of our patients each and every day. Mohammed (Mo) Ghonim PharmD was promoted to Vice President of Pharmacy on April 26, 2020. Sanjay Pingle. 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. As our community faced unprecedented times due to COVID-19, PIH Health Foundation coordinated the outpouring of generosity from those who wanted to support their neighbors in the community and our frontline caregivers. from the resident board member requirement if they meet two conditions: (1) The PHA must provide reasonable notice to the resident advisory board of the opportunity for residents to serve on the PHA board of directors or similar governing body; and (2) The PHA must wait a reasonable time after the resident advisory board has received this notice. Each of our hospitals established separate inpatient and critical care cohort units dedicated to COVID-19 patients. Paul DuMontierMr. Ramona Pratt RN/MSN was appointed Chief Nursing Officer at PIH Health Whittier Hospital on November 18, 2019. Sadako KubotaJoAnna Kuehl NP*Mr. Scott LarimerMs. Henry SohnAnthony Stewart*Mr. and Mrs. Lance T. Sylvester*Claudia J. Takimoto*Ms. Sanna Tam*Mr. and Mrs. Wolf H. TewesThe Karev FoundationKathy and Brian ThorneFloredix Tingson*Training and Research Support CentreMr. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn, three adult children and four grandchildren. summary sheet, Exterior photo of PIH Health Downey Hospital, Executive Team photo Richard Trogman, Ceonne Houston-Raasikh and Dr. Diaz, Digital thermal thermometer to symbolize checking temperatures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Armen C. Gregorian MD, General Surgery and Colon/Rectal Surgery, Eduardo A. Tovar MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ravi M. Shankar MD, Hematology and Oncology, 2019 Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the PIH Health Whittier Hospital Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), Accreditation by Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)*, PIH Health Whittier Hospital Designated as Los Angeles County Disaster Resource Center*, Los Angeles County Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)*. and Mrs. Stephen E. GriffithMr. Lurene R. RossMr. In this role, Vid directs and oversees the daily operations of the Independent Physician Association (IPA) as well as all functions related to provider and health plan contracting, utilization management, Ambulatory Care Management and claims. Jeanne F. KatoDr. Vid Shivaraman MHA was promoted to the role of Vice President Managed Care Operations in May 2019. FocusOpen CommunicationTeamworkAccountabilityQuality. Catherine Ronda*Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Rutigliano*Ms. Carol Salas*Mr. Robert C. Schroeder*Ms. Jill Sciulli*Mr. Mark ScottMs. and Mrs. Michael D. ThomasMr. Alvarado earned a bachelors degree in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Southern California. Our full list of generous supporters is available at PIHHealth.org/ThankYou.. William Haag*Estate of Betty L. HallMrs. Highlight your management team's expertise. The fiscal year 2020-21 PIH Health Board is comprised of 11 Directors: Alex Alvarez; J. Richard Atwood; Paula Cowan; Blayne Cutler, MD, Ph.D.; Jane Dicus; Peter Greaney, MD; Jeffrey Hamar; Patrick Monroe; Paul Treinen; Charlotte Weaver, RN, Ph.D.; and Kenton Woods. Suzette Otlewis*Pacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank RenekDr. Thank you! and Mrs. Talal M. Malhis+Ms. 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. E. Lake SetzlerMs. First name. Joseph J. Park+Mr. 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. Kathleen O'Hara*Ms. Myrna S. OliverMs. Janet R. SahagianMs. PIH Health is investing resources and capital to provide PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital with the ability to remain dedicated to the highest quality healthcare in its current location in downtown Los Angeles.By combining resources and expertise of two leading Southern California health systems, PIH Health is working toward enhancing care and services for all residents in its service areas. These awards recognize the hospitals commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.Each hospital earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. Dr. Jim Yong Kim is Vice Chairman and Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners. Another element of growth was that of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Los Angeles joining our organization, adding a third distinct hospital location that allows our entire system to deliver quality healthcare to approximately 3.7 million residents in Los Angeles County and Orange County.This past year completed the second year of our strategic plan, in which we were able to meet several milestones prior to the onset of COVID-19. 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. Davis Lee+ and Dr. Janet YangLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityLucile Horton Howe & Mitchell B. Howe FoundationMr. Lu Yin LuDebbie Lugibihl*Mrs. Janice R. LynchMajestic Realty FoundationDr. and Mrs. Riad Y. Darwish+Mrs. "Bill" and Jan WoodKenton and Florence WoodsDr. UCC staff stepped up to the challenge to best treat patients as new protocols were established and modified as the pandemic progressed. As a lifelong Whittier resident, he loved his community and was actively involved. Sandra CohickDwight and Rewa Cooper*Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. CooperMs. The programmatic work of PIH is guided by our Board of Trustees and developed and managed by the Officers and leaders in our management team. Our team made every effort to protect and serve our community, providing excellent care to our patients in the face of a dangerous virus while adapting to new treatment protocols and regulations, and unprecedented challenges.There were so many ways our team worked together to deliver outstanding care. and Mrs. Richard J. DickinsonDave Dieu*Digital Health StrategiesRosalina Dinglasan*Ms. Terri Dixon*DMS Building LLCDr. Perry also served as Treasurer of the PIH Health Foundation Board from 1993-2013. PIH Health, Inc.is pleased to announce its fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 Board of Directors. PIH Health Downey Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. and Mrs. James R. West*The White FamilyWhite Emerson MortuaryWhittier Pathology Medical Group, Inc. He joined the organization in 2011. and Mrs. David KlingerKLM FoundationBetty KooKPFF Consulting EngineersMr. Board Staff History Financial Transparency Contact Us Michele David, MD Chair No other entity names have been revised. This means that there were areas in the hospital specifically for COVID-19 patients or those suspected of having COVID-19 to keep them apart from the general patient population, helping to reduce transmission. Chair, PIH Health Board of Directors James R. West President and Chief Executive Officer, PIH Health Highlights Over the past year much has transpired for PIH Health as an organization. Our strategic efforts focused on service-line areas including Gastroenterology (GI), Orthopedics, Primary Care Providers, and Bariatrics. Kathy GoinMr. Board of Directors | Leadership | IH When to visit the Emergency Department during peak season About IH Menu Aboriginal Partnerships Back Nations & Communities Back Safe Reporting e-Form Business Centre Back Billing & Accounts Receivable Capital Planning & Projects Back Construction Projects Climate Resiliency & Planning Information Requests Back and Mrs. Randolph HeartfieldDr. Founded in Haiti in 1987, Partners In Health now operates in 10 countries, employs 18,000 mostly local staff, and serves 7 million people annually. The department separated patients with COVID-19 symptoms from others to prevent and control community spread. In addition to. Known for his outgoing personality, his generous principles and as a long-time supporter of the Whittier community, he is survived by his wife Michele and three children.. Carolyn McFarlandMedical Staff of Good Samaritan HospitalMediWaste DisposalDr. Chia-Hao ChiaoMr. and Mrs. Carl PobanzMr. He oversees the inpatient and outpatient retail pharmacies for PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and PIH Health Physicians. and Mrs. Hatem S. SinnukrotJamie A. Solorzano*Reanna J. and Mendell L. ThompsonMs. Everyone who worked at PIH Health took part in the COVID-19 response. Paul S. BilgoreBrookfield ResidentialMrs. PIH Health. and Mrs. Michael Weyant*Whittier Elementary Teacher Assoc.Whittier Internal Medicine & Nephrology Medical GroupWhittier Kidney Dialysis Center, Inc.Whittier Presbyterian ChurchWhittier Trust CompanyMr. Kenneth B. BennettDr. and Mrs. Richard A. CasfordJing B. Cheung*Mr. Kuo ChiaoMs. We also know that good health begins where we live, learn, work, and play. 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. PIH Health is a regional nonprofit healthcare delivery network that serves more than 2.1 million residents in Los Angeles and Orange . and Mrs. Seiichi Ishikawa*IV LeagueMr. Stephanie Kang*Mr. and Mrs. Richard KikuchiMr. Gregory M. SharpDr. and Mrs. Leonard BobierMs. PIH Health adopted rapidly evolving screening, testing and treatment guidelines from the CDC as well as local, state, national and academic sources. President and Chief Executive Officer, PIH Health, Inc. J. Richard Atwood CHAIR, PIH HEALTH, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FY20 Quick Facts & Statistics PIH Health Integrated Delivery System PIH Health Whittier Hospital PIH Health Downey Hospital PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital PIH Health Physicians Home Health & Hospice Highlights and Mrs. James H. GipsonHealth NetUniHealth Foundation, Betsy FrostMark A. Kadzielski Esq.Estate of Sheryl G. Parker, AllscriptsBrave BeginningsGwladys and John Zurlo Charitable FoundationIntercommunity Dialysis ServicesJerome FoundationLambert Radiology Medical Group Dr. Sabeen Dhand Dr. Rodger Hughes Dr. Robert Kleinman Dr. Nanette Kovash Dr. Shao-Pow Lin Dr. Yong Park Dr. Joseph Park Dr. Amish Patel Dr. Jadish Patel Dr. Daniel Saket Dr. Brian Yue, Kathy and Richard LucianoMr. To ensure patients had access to all of the resources they needed, additional community assessment questions were asked by staff at each visit to ensure patients had access to food and water and information about how to pay bills and deal with household income loss. The Atwood FamilyBank of the WestEstate of Janice Ogden CarpenterRichard C. Onofrio MDQueensCareI.N. Fred P. Luvisi, Jr.Benjamin Ly*Mr. Elijah Macaraeg*Dr. and Mrs. Mark G. Magged+Dr. For information on PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital's civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, please contact the hospital's Compliance Officer at 213.482.2727 or visit our office at 1225 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017. and Mrs. D.E. and Mrs. Guilford C. BabcockRobert and Virginia BallBarlow Respiratory HospitalMr. This generosity led to much needed items such as personal protective equipment, ventilators, sanitizing supplies, and other equipment. The new names of the Downey and Whittier hospitals are now: PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Amy YuDr. POSITION SUMMARY and Susanna H. Van Nuys Foundation, California Community FoundationCounty of Los Angeles Department of Health ServicesEdwards Lifesciences LLCMr. As the chief legal officer, he was responsible for the companys legal matters, government relations and litigation. Gwendolyn DouglasMr. During the procedure, doctors insert a catheter in the leg or chest and guide it to the heart. Whittier, CA, October 31, 2012 --(PR.com)-- PIH Health announced its Fiscal Year 2012-13 Board of Directors on Monday, October 1, 2012. Our Information Solutions (IS) team provided integral technology services to our community by rapidly implementing telemedicine capabilities, which enabled remote patient visits with hospital as well as outpatient clinicians. William S. Kurohara and Dr. Helen Chen+Mr. Michael C. Apodaca*Dr. Paul AppelbaumMr. For that, we say Thank You! PIH Health is deeply appreciative for the $1.3 million raised in support of our physicians and staff in the face of the pandemic. Category. Elizabeth Huerta*Mr. Ted HwangMike Illa, Jr.*Juliann Inouye*Interpret, LLCDr. and Mrs. Jesus MarquezMr. Thomas UmemotoDr. and Mrs. Mark Schneider+Mrs. The Urgent Care Centers also implemented processes to triage patients that arrived with COVID-19 symptoms. Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Works rigorous, data-driven methodology, certification confirms that a minimum of seven out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience. of Employees: 19 Location: Los Angeles, CA Region Assigned: Region 31, Los Angeles, California 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. Semeon Persaud*Dr. and Mrs. Gary Pirnat+Mr. He is also heavily involved in managed care and Medi-Cal contract review and analysis, and leads the development and implementation of revenue cycle strategies to maximize profitability. The ICUs successfully navigated continuous new workflows and process changes mandated by various government agencies to ensure he best care for patients. Kevin Brown RN/BSN joined PIH Health as Vice President of Cardiology on May 18, 2020. We partner with many nonprofits across our service area to address our communities needs. Irena joined Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles in May 2019, before the hospital became part of PIH Health. View All Management Team This profile has not been claimed. and Mrs. Michael MarinMrs. Christopher LoertscherLuis G. Lopez*Mrs. Rebecca Lopez*Allan and Corina Lipstein*Ms. Agnes Louie*Mr. and Mrs. Barry LundyMr. 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. and Mrs. David C. HasbrouckMr. Stephen L. SmithSoroptimist International of WhittierSouthern California EdisonMr. PIH Health Family Medicine Residency Program Whittier Program Director: Nelson Dalla Tor, MD Program Coordinator: Martha Perez Address: 12291 Washington Blvd. 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. and Mrs. Robert S. AndrewsAnthem Blue CrossMr. From April 2019 to March 2020, NRC Health surveyed more than 310,000 households in the contiguous U.S. to measure consumer engagement with community healthcare brands. Yolanda Alvidrez*Ms. Parvaneh Arasteh*Mr. James E. AtwoodMs. Rosa Y. Raza*Ms. Jill RiesMs. . In FY 2020, with the acquisition of Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Foundation expanded its fundraising efforts to include Good Samaritan needs. Vanessa Robinson-Kim and Mr. Bryan KimMs. Sofya Shipilova*Mrs. Gloria ShodenMr. Maria L. Davila*Mr. Randal DeMoreDr. He also works closely with PIH Health Physicians (PHP) leadership to grow the IPA and recruit new physicians to the PHP network. All staff and practitioners were provided education on recognizing the symptoms of COVID-19 and other risk factors. Dr. Jeff D. Bassette and Dr. Shannon MooreReverends Kraig* and Erin BeardemphlDr. Our Supply Chain department responded by negotiating deals for PPE at an increased cost per unit (1,084% market increase according to the CDC) to maintain ample supplies to provide all frontline employees with CDC-approved, critical PPE since the pandemic began.As the COVID-19 pandemic and associated PPE shortages continued, our Supply Chain department developed a 90-day PPE strategy to procure enough essential PPE to sustain the enterprise, with inventory replenished monthly.The Supply Chain department also graciously accepted and tracked donations of PPE, cleaning supplies, and other items from community members, and worked with the PIH Health Foundation and Marketing Communications department to thank the public for their contributions. Flor M. Molina*Dr. and Mrs. Pramod Multani+Mr. Marjorie WilliamsWillis Towers WatsonMr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. Tovar+US BankMr. and Mrs. Gregory E. PolitoProfessional Diversified FlooringR. and Mrs. Arnold GonzalesMichael and Maudi GreeneEstate of Wilbur C. GrosseMr. and Mrs. Daniel Munoz*Mr. and Mrs. Steve Necke*Mr. Mark NelsonMrs. James M. AndreoliMr. His other civic involvement included serving on the Board of Directors for the California Grocers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Executive Committee, and the Los Angeles County and Whittier Bar Associations.Mr. ICU staff also provided iPads to allow COVID-19 patients to stay connected with family and friends. On September 13, 2020, PIH Health Downey Hospital proudly celebrated a significant milestone in its historyits centennial anniversary.