N. Spencer DennisMr. He is especially remembered as a 40-year member of the Whittier Host Lions Club. The fiscal year 2017-18 PIH Health Board. Laura Lenhardt*Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LiuMr. PIH Health offers a wide range of services including utilization of primary care teams to provide general medicine and preventative care; access to emergency and urgent care, home health services and hospice; and a network of over 180 specialists and 150 primary care physicians in accessible and welcoming neighborhood locations. Dr. Jeff D. Bassette and Dr. Shannon MooreReverends Kraig* and Erin BeardemphlDr. PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital has long been a regional leader in cardiac services, offering such advanced care including TAVR. NP/PA-PIH. Adding new physicians and APPs is a huge benefit for the community because this means quality care is closer to their homes. Paul L. SpringerMr. Brenda Montenegro*Mr. and Mrs. James P. MooreKaren Nagaishi*Mr. Robert J. NagleMs. and Mrs. Robert T. JansenMr. 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. Janis IsenbergerMrs. The programmatic work of PIH is guided by our Leadership Council, overseen by the Board of Directors and supported by the Officers and leaders in our cross-site management team. Sanjay Pingle. PIH Health, Inc.is pleased to announce its fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 Board of Directors. Paul S. BilgoreBrookfield ResidentialMrs. Aurora R. TaylorThe Kidney Specialists Dr. Dorsa Maryska Dr. Brian ZweckerThe Melanson Family FoundationThe Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Los AngelesDr. Daniel Patino*Mr. and Mrs. Michael PazzullaDennis and Felina PearsonErnesto and Kathleen Penuelas*Ms. Pauline M. Perez*Mr. Meredith H. PerkinsMr. Lionel DesouzaMr. Elizabeth Huerta*Mr. Ted HwangMike Illa, Jr.*Juliann Inouye*Interpret, LLCDr. With COVID-19, we continued to see all Home Health and Hospice patients amid changing workflows, and even increased the census by 42% in one quarter (Q2 average census 669, Q3 averages census 948). Kim co-founded PIH, where he developed treatment programs for MDR-TB and AIDS in Haiti, Peru, and several other countries. Additionally, pre-screenings were conducted over the phone before patients made appointments to be treated at the medical offices. For more information, contact PIH Director of External Relations Eric Hansen at 720-938-9167 or ehansen@pih.org . Strict protocols were adopted allowing only essential workers to enter the COVID-19 units and patient rooms, including PPE stations. and Mrs. Greg NordbakMs. "Mr. Perry was a visionary - a true leader for his time," said Jane Dicus, chair of PIH Health Board of Directors. They responded by ensuring that we had a three-month supply of essential medications and a six-month supply of PPE. 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 SwansonMrs. Patricia KasababianMrs. and Mrs. Stephen E. GriffithMr. and Susanna H. Van Nuys Foundation, California Community FoundationCounty of Los Angeles Department of Health ServicesEdwards Lifesciences LLCMr. In this role, he is responsible for day-to-day operations and expansion of the Restricted Knox Keene License, which allows PIH Health to accept global capitation from health plans. Mark plans, regulates and monitors utility (water, natural gas and electricity) use throughout the integrated delivery system. Long-time supporter of PIH Health and Whittier community advocate John Mac McFarland passed away October 1, 2019.Mr. Staff received additional training on policies and procedures related to COVID-19 through our vendor Crothall, including safety precautions, cleaning procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. The new names of the Downey and Whittier hospitals are now: PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. ICU staff also provided iPads to allow COVID-19 patients to stay connected with family and friends. Mohammed (Mo) Ghonim PharmD was promoted to Vice President of Pharmacy on April 26, 2020. PIH Health. Alvarado earned a bachelors degree in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Southern California. 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. Hospital nurses were also cross trained to the Home Health environment to assist with the surge of patients and expansion of service area.Patients were also offered telemedicine phone or video appointments when requested. He joined the organization in 2011. Joseph Fasone and Mrs. Jeanette Zavala-FasoneMr. We continued outreach to our community via marketing channels including social media and one-on-one phone calls to inform patients that we remained open to care for their health needs. and Mrs. John FrohnapfelMs. Every clinic location implemented masking and COVID-19 screening protocols as well as ensured that hand hygiene products were readily available.For those patients who were not comfortable seeing a physician in person, PHP swiftly offered a new servicetelemedicineto sustain patient access. At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. He was formerly the co-founder of Medsite, a leading pharmaceutical marketing firm acquired by WebMD. 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.. E. Lake SetzlerMs. The addition of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital in December 2019 provided an opportunity to review the naming conventions for the other hospitals.While PIH Health remains our organizations master brand, we have updated the names of our other two hospitals to ensure that our brand is represented consistently across all entities. Melina Covarrubias*Mr. and Mrs. Cliff CroxallJoanna M. Davies MD+Ms. 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. In fact, all RNs trained to various skills outside of their usual duties to care for different patient populations.The cohort teams also developed remote visitation for patients to help them stay connected to their families during hospitalizations. PIH Healths Enterprise Supply Chain team worked tirelessly to procure and increase PPE inventory levels to keep our staff and patients safe. We have a talented team who is proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of our patients each and every day. and Mrs. Andrew Zwers*, AllerganMr. Our Emergency Departments rapidly expanded their capacity through the use of screening and treatment tents to address the surge of patients. and Mrs. Rangasamy Ramanathan+Ms. Learn more Join the movement Help us make health care accessible for everyone . For nearly four decades, NRC Health has helped healthcare organizations illuminate and improve the moments that matter most to patients, residents, physicians, nurses and staff. Jaime Diaz MD was appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Site Co-Administrator at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, effective June 7, 2020. Constance B. GlazeMs. 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. Judy FukumanMs. In fact, he and the fellow Lions donated funds for the former Pediatric Unit at the Whittier campus. and Mrs. Antair F. YangMs. With social media leading the way many receive their news and information, PIH Health continued to share health and wellness tips online with its communities. Whittier, CA, October 31, 2012 --(PR.com)-- PIH Health announced its Fiscal Year 2012-13 Board of Directors on Monday, October 1, 2012. Lily Wang+Mr. All staff and practitioners were provided education on recognizing the symptoms of COVID-19 and other risk factors. and Mrs. John T. SpragueDr. Hospitals, Urgent Cares, Clinics, Virtual Visits - Cottage Health Mo works collaboratively with executive enterprise leadership and the medical staff. Members hail from a wide range of professions, including medicine, global health, philanthropy, and business. By Mike Sprague | msprague@scng.com | Whittier Daily News Suzette Otlewis*Pacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank RenekDr. BC / BE (must be board certified within 3 years of eligibility) EOE/drug screen required; Stephen K. Kwan MD+Dr. All three hospital Pharmacies worked together to share ideas and develop plans to procure medications and equipment before distributors put purchasing restrictions in place or ran out of product. In this role, Kevin has system-wide responsibility and accountability for operations within the departments of Cardiology. The Board officers are as follows: Jeffrey Hamar will serve as Chair; Patrick Monroe as Vice Chair; Charlotte Weaver, RN, Ph.D. as Secretary; and Alex Alvarez as Treasurer. Our investments and support led to the launch of new telemedicine programs for mental health agencies, emergency food pantry support, additional homeless prevention resources and more.To learn more, PIH Healths annualCommunity Benefit Reportdetails many more ways our community benefit investment touches lives, such as financial assistance for those unable to afford medically necessary care, partnerships with the community to address social determinants of health, training for the next generation of healthcare providers, and health education.One example of community investment is Downey Unified School Districts TLC Family Resource Center (TLC), which serves more than 1,500 Downey Unified School District students and their families annually with unmet health and social service needs. and Mrs. Alvin C. Shon+Sky Rose Chapel FoundationMr. Edward A. BehnkeMs. This funding has gone toward securing critical medical supplies to keep our professionals safe, and to providing resources, such as child care and personal protective equipment, so they can continue providing excellent care to our patients.We also received generous donations of medical-grade masks, gloves, hand sanitizers, sanitizing wipes, isolation gowns, and numerous other equipment and supplies. and Mrs. Riad Y. Darwish+Mrs. 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. Alyce WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant*Whittier Elementary Teacher Assoc.Whittier Internal Medicine & Nephrology Medical GroupWhittier Kidney Dialysis Center, Inc.Whittier Presbyterian ChurchWhittier Trust CompanyMr. and Mrs. Jack L. BlumenthalCalifornia Academy of Family PhysiciansPeggy Chulack*Dr. and Mrs. James FeminoMrs. He was assisted by Dr. Burstein and Eduardo Tovar MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Partners In Health (PIH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, EIN 04-3567502. and Mrs. Norman Sauco*Dr. and Mrs. B. Nicole Jackson Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving During the procedure, doctors insert a catheter in the leg or chest and guide it to the heart. Roland Fargo joined PIH Health on December 10, 2018 as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and was appointed Vice President of PIH Health Care Solutions on April 26, 2020. William S. Kurohara and Dr. Helen Chen+Mr. We operate Wellbody Clinic; support Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), Kono's only hospital; and are supporting smaller public primary . Community Pharmacy Opened within Bloomfield Medical Office Building in Santa Fe Springs For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or email us at PHGSH-Transportation@PIHHealth.org. Sheila R. ScottMr. Sanjay also co-founded software company, Oblisk, and worked at Kaiser Associates in Washington, DC and London. A. Shaw+Mr. Residents and organizations crafted homemade masks and laundry bags for soiled scrubs, and our neighbors shared words of encouragement and prayers in the form of cards, letters, and even sidewalk chalk art. Submit Your Analyst Briefing Discover the right solution for your team Michael A. Meyer*Janet and Patrick MooreMrs. We convey our deepest gratitude to our physicians, staff and volunteers for stepping up to the challenge. View All Management Team This profile has not been claimed. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, where he chaired the "Youth of the Year" event for three years. We also know that good health begins where we live, learn, work, and play. Our Environmental Services (EVS) teams across the enterprise put in extra effort to maintain cleaning standards. Greg SandenMr. Mr. Alvarado also served as a Regent on the Board of Regents of Loyola Marymount University. J. PIH Health is pleased to have her on its leadership team. The command center structure brought interdepartmental leaders together to make key decisions about employee health and ways to best care for COVID-19 patients based upon direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), and the California Department of Public Health. 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). and Mrs. Frank M. SanchezMr. Maureen C. Jensen+Mr. Katrina M. Rodriguez*Mr. Brendan Rowe*Dr. Waldemar Sadowinski+Mrs. Paul DuMontierMr. Donna RoginskiMs. Jeanette Shea*Ms. Florentine B. Shirley*Dr. and Mrs. Phillip C. ShiuDr. Yasmeen Shaw+Ms. Kimberly Bickell+ and Mr. Matthew BickellBio OptionsMs. and Mrs. Leonard BobierMs. and Mrs. Mark Schneider+Mrs. PIH Health Downey Hospital created an additional 10-bed COVID-19 ICU, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital reserved a 28-bed ICU for COVID-19 patients and PIH Health Whittier Hospital expanded to a 48-bed ICU for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients. and Mrs. Wayne W. CampfieldMrs. and Mrs. Mark D. Dubin+Ms. and Mrs. Jeff HamarNathan E. Hashimoto MD+Mrs. He coached teen members of the Boys and Girls Club nominated for "Youth of the Year" in preparation for public speaking and served on the board's selection committee for CEO. and Mrs. Carl PobanzMr. Maria E. McNulty*Mr. Ricardo Medina*Ira Meiselman*Dr. and Mrs. Rafael G. MendezMr. The Lab teams across the enterprise focused on ensuring testing equipment and supplies were available for all areas of PIH Health. This generosity led to much needed items such as personal protective equipment, ventilators, sanitizing supplies, and other equipment. Home Health and Hospice is unique in that these departments care for patients in the comfort of their homes or in PIH Healths Hospice houses. Mohammed Ghonim*Margaret and John GivenMs. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Kathy Forte+Dr. Overview Overview 515 Reviews 755 Jobs 494 Salaries 90 Interviews 113 Benefits 21 Photos. and Mrs. Brian A. BeckDr. Together, we will strive to better understand how to most effectively support and meet the needs of our community. He is accountable for the overall quality of services, regulatory compliance and meeting financial goals within PIH Health. Clinical Research Coordinator Regulatory/Contracts, Research Institute. Gwendolyn DouglasMr. In this role he oversees all respiratory operations for all three PIH Health hospitals. Iraida A. Alegria*Ligda E. Alegria*Mr. and Mrs. Alex AlvarezAmerican Heart AssociationAmigos de los NinosMr. and Mrs. Krikor D. SulahianMavis C. SwannMrs. The public received updates on COVID-19 inpatient numbers via PIH Healths social media channels, our website and via the mainstream media. Join to apply for the Associate Program Director role at PIH Health. We also thank our first responders for honoring our Health Heroes at each of our hospital sites with physically distant drive-thru parades. and Mrs. Guilford C. BabcockRobert and Virginia BallBarlow Respiratory HospitalMr. Michael Graley Graley MarketingMr. Staff created overflow capacity to manage the large number of COVID-19 patients needing dedicated critical care. 14902-977. 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. 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. PIH Health's current Chief Executive Officer is Jim West. and Mrs. James R. West*The White FamilyWhite Emerson MortuaryWhittier Pathology Medical Group, Inc. Rosalio J. Lopez+Mr. Conya PembrokePfizer, IncPioneer Health AssociatesMr. Intensive Care Units (ICU) across the enterprise sponsored a rapid critical-care orientation for non-ICU RNs to cross-train them and ensure the continuation of excellent care for COVID-19 patients. Griselda Torres*Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. TrogmanMr. Most non-essential services were temporarily postponed.As PIH Health began to receive patients with symptoms of COVID-19, emergency shelters (tents) were placed outside each of the hospitals Emergency Departments to triage patients and separate those exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. He also served on the Board in 2009, when the PIH Health Whittier Hospital Emergency Department expanded from 43 beds to 61 beds. 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. 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. Lam Nguyen*Marida Nhim*Mr. Divine Njimbong*Nuance CommunicationsAnalyn C. Oderon*Ms. Jane Vruwink PalmerMaria C. Perez*Dr. Harold ReavesMs. 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. 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. 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. PIH Health. As Chair of the Board in 2009, Mr. McFarland helped PIH Health usher in its 50th anniversary celebration. Judy FungMr. and Mrs. Leighton AndersonThe Dann V. Angeloff FamilyAnthem, Inc.Athens AdministratorsKathleen and Carl SpencerGeorgene B. BecknerRev. Patients who entered the hospital through the ED and had severe symptoms of COVID-19 were treated in either the critical care unit or on a COVID-19 medical unit. and Mrs. Gregory E. PolitoProfessional Diversified FlooringR. We are so appreciative of all of the donations over the past several months. We partner with many nonprofits across our service area to address our communities needs. 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. That is why we focus on understanding the most pressing health needs of our communities and respond with the very best in healthcare by bringing additional care sites and services into local neighborhoods, and working hand-in-hand with our valued community partners.Our Community Health Needs Assessment serves as the basis for our community health improvement efforts. and Mrs. Robert S. AndrewsAnthem Blue CrossMr. Each of our hospitals established separate inpatient and critical care cohort units dedicated to COVID-19 patients. As a lifelong Whittier resident, he loved his community and was actively involved. Clarinda N. Sevilla*Diane Sheley*Mr. Scott D. SheridanMs. We are proud that in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to support the community most heavily in the areas of mental health access, food insecurity, and homelessness. As the chief legal officer, he was responsible for the companys legal matters, government relations and litigation. Kathy Yoshimura*Zotec Partners, AnonymousMrs. Karen R. Seulke*Sg2Mr. Following its sale, he provided consulting services and served on various boards of directors focused on the energy industry. Others sewed handmade masks and shared words of encouragement and prayers in letters, cards, and sidewalk chalk art.This year we also celebrated PIH Health Downey Hospitals centennial anniversary. Robert GrottkeMr. Don L. JenkinsDr. 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. Sylvia NeumanMr. PIH Health. Mike GreenMs. Joseph Garcia*Ms. Ramona A. GarciaMs. The department also developed a process that allowed some COVID-19 patients to avoid ventilators. and Mrs. William W. ShubinMs. The FY 2016-17 PIH Health Board is comprised of 14 Directors: Efrain Aceves, Rich Atwood, James Ball, Paula Cowan, Jane Dicus, Ed Dunlap, Frank Gomez, Jeff Hamar, Tom King, Patrick Monroe, Robert Petrina, Charlotte Weaver, Kenton Woods and Huey-Min Yu. Kathy GoinMr. and Mrs. John M. DickE-Request LLCFinancial Partners Credit UnionGrace Helen Spearman FoundationMs. He joined PIH Health in October 2003. and Mrs. Roy TyraMr. 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. Michael D. ThomasMr. In this role she is responsible for effective operations of Radiology services at all three hospitals within the organization. Food, medicine and supplies underwent safe transport processes. McFarland was very family-oriented, enjoyed playing tennis and was an avid baseball fan. POSITION SUMMARY. Sofya Shipilova*Mrs. Gloria ShodenMr. Mr. Alvarado played a key role in the success of PIH Health, which grew during this time from a $500 million single-hospital enterprise to a $1 billion nonprofit integrated delivery system with two hospitals, a multispecialty physicians group and ancillary services. McFarlands impact on the Whittier community is immeasurable and will certainly live on. He also works closely with PIH Health Physicians (PHP) leadership to grow the IPA and recruit new physicians to the PHP network. and Mrs. Talal M. Malhis+Ms. Infection preventionists reviewed and interpreted daily guidelines from the CDC and LACDPH, and developed multiple educational documents to be distributed across the enterprise. It is projected that during 2020, the PHP network performed approximately 658,000 in person medical office visits and 82,000 telehealth visits.When needed, PHP patients also had access to a contracted Independent Practice Association (IPA) which included 215 medical offices, 121 primary care physicians, and 186 specialists in 2020. The Atwood FamilyBank of the WestEstate of Janice Ogden CarpenterRichard C. Onofrio MDQueensCareI.N. and Mrs. Paul F. Jacobsen+Mr. At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. and Mrs. Nathan Honda+Hopeful Horizons OutreachHotchkis and Wiley Capital ManagementMr. and Mrs. Randolph HeartfieldDr. Medical-Surgical/Telemetry staff across the organization redesigned nursing workflow to provide the best care possible for COVID-19 patients, developed new competencies for ventilator management, developed ongoing communication channels with employees and management, and created remote work policies. On December 23, 2019, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles officially joined the PIH Health integrated healthcare network. Leslie BlacknerMr. 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. From 2003 to 2005, Kim served as Director of the World Health Organization's HIV/AIDS department. In November 2019, Whittier resident Antero Palacios became the first patient to have a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure performed at PIH Health Whittier Hospital.PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital joined PIH Health's network in December of 2019, adding expertise in several areas that enabled us to enhance the care we provide to our patients. Suite 500,Whittier, California, 90606 Phone Number: (562) 698-2541 Total # of Residents: 18 Number of PGY-1 Slots: 6 Program Website Contact Email Return to Directory 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. In FY 2020, with the acquisition of Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Foundation expanded its fundraising efforts to include Good Samaritan needs. As in many other areas, the staff had to adjust to rapid changes, almost daily, all while supporting one another during a difficult time.A COVID-19 communication board was launched in all post-acute care areas with daily postings and updates to ensure staff had the most current information. The Board officers are as follows: Jeffrey Hamar will serve as Chair; Patrick Monroe as Vice Chair; Charlotte Weaver, RN, Ph.D. as Secretary; and Alex Alvarez as Treasurer.