January 2015
RNS Newsletter
~ January 22nd Meeting ~
Our Mission
Topic: Robotics for Ambulation
RNS is a membership
organization for
medical care
coordination that
provides continuing
education and
networking.
Location: Center for Rehabilitation Medicine
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
18300 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91328
Penthouse Auditorium, 5th floor of the IFL (Institute for Living) Building
Parking fee is $2.00 for the day
Shuttle service will be provided
Speaker: Dr. Thomas L. Hedge, Jr., M.D., Physiatrist, Medical Director
The professional goal
of its members is to
advocate for quality
patient care while
utilizing community
resources in a cost
effective manner
Upcoming Meetings
• January 22nd
• February
Dr. Hedge is the Medical Director at Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Northridge
Hospital Medical Center. He is the Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California
Medical Center. He is American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation certified. In
addition, he has the subspecialty Board Certification in Spinal Injury Medicine: American
Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He was the Medical Director at Centre for
Neuro Skills, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center Transitional Care Unit, and
Resource Case Management.
Objectives of the Program:
At the end of this presentation, the attendants will be able to:
 Identify Robotic Exoskeletal ambulation systems for chronic spinal cord injury
 List metabolic derangements in chronic spinal cord injury
 Identify cost and benefits of Robotic Exoskeletal Systems
26th
• March 26th
• April 23rd
Agenda:
Contents
• January
Program
• President's
Message
1
Registration
Luncheon, Networking, Introductions
Robotic Exoskeletal ambulation systems for chronic spinal cord injury
Metabolic derangements in chronic spinal cord injury
Cost and benefits of Robotic Exoskeletal Systems
Questions & Answers
Meeting adjourn
2
• Program
Registration Form 3
• RNS Annual
Membership
Renewal Info
11:30-12:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:20
2:20 - 2:40
2:40 - 3:00
3:00
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Visit us on our website:
www.rns-ca.org
Cost:
Members $25.00
Non-members - $35.00
Vegetarian meal available upon prior request
Registration form
See page 3
CEU’s: Approved for 2 hours
BRN provider # 01219
CCMC Approval Pending
To register for meeting contact: Merrilee De Bry
(714) 280-1816(preferred) or (951) 237-8500
[email protected]
Presidents Message
Dear RNS Members and Friends;
January 2015
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we still click on those online as that promise Lose
Happy New Year!! 2015
I’m already off to a late start getting the RNS
President’s Letter done for January 2015. Putting
things off to last minute adds to our stress and
this is no exception for me. If you made
resolutions this year I hope that you are having
success.
Part of the process of setting new goals for the
year is to review the past year. RNS made a lot of
changes last year under the leadership of
President Barbara Greenfield. The board
recommended changes in the by-laws that were
accepted by the membership. These changes
included adding a tagline to the title of RNS: RNS
Advocates for Quality Healthcare. This supports
our vision to include giving a voice to all the
members allowing everyone voting rights and
contributing to the functions of RNS. It is our goal
that this change will strengthen our group and
bring about changes that give everyone a place to
learn, grow, and serve.
I read a quote from Clinton Kelly in the January
Women’s Day magazine in which he says that he
“scrapped resolutions and instead adopted
“evolutions”. He” thinks of evolutions as barely
noticeable changes to your daily routine that
nonetheless add up to big differences over time –
and transform your life for the better.
“To really appreciate the beauty of an evolution,
you need to lose your quick-fix mentality, Of
course you know that quick fixes don’t work, but
there’s a teeny-tiny section of the human brain
that’s hopelessly, stupidly optimistic. That’s why
we still click on those online as that promise Lose
30 pounds in 30 days with this 2-second secret!!!”
This sentiment resonates with me because it feels
much less intimating and doable. We all wear
multiple hats, most of you are employed full-time,
have family commitments, belong to organizations
that do good and that you enjoy. We need to be
realistic and set reasonable goals and
expectations for our time. I hope the RNS
meetings will continue to have a place on your
calendar for 2015. We meet the 4th Thursday of
the month, 10 times a year.
This year, my evolution will be to get my letter out
on time and that I will seek new ideas and
programs for RNS that will both interest you and
help you in your work within the medical
community and your patients. I will be open to
any and all input from you. Check to see if you
have any opportunities to assist the RNS
organization in the new year.
I am looking forward to seeing you this month at
Northridge Medical Center where Dr. Hedge will
be speaking on Robotics.
Renae Paulson, RN
January 2015
Board of
Directors 2015
Former Presidents Message
Renae Paulson, RN, CCM
President
(626) 286-0239
[email protected]
Lily Lee-Martyn, RN, MPH, DCH, CCM
Vice President
(626) 712-7166
[email protected]
Merrilee De Bry,
RN, BSN, CCM, PHN, MA
Treasurer
(714) 280-1816(preferred)
or (951) 237-8500
[email protected]
Rita Pathmanaban, RN, CCRN
Recording Secretary
(714) 336-3212
[email protected]
Maryanne Sawoski, RN
Member at Large (membership)
(818) 753-5106
Cell (818) 730-8490
[email protected]
Toni Bethke
Corresponding Secretary
(949) 573-3435
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We Thank You Barbara!
By Barbara Greenfield, RN BSN, CCM, CNLCP
We had an amazing holiday party this year. Our Board out did themselves.
Special thanks goes to Lily Lee our Vice President for organizing the event and
Maryanne Sawoski our Member at Large, who introduced us to our presenter,
Martyn Tourdot and created the holiday program. The Jockey Person to Person
Clothing line and fashion MC and educator was provided by Ms. Tourdot and the
Cookie Lee Jewelry and accessories were provided by Mary Ann Tjernagel. In
addition, we had make-up provided by, Dianna Honeywell a representative of Make
Up by Arbonne. Thank you to all our models: Cynthia Paris, Desiree Garcia,
Katherine Collier, Toni Bethke, Dottie Malone, and Barbara Tucker. They were
outstanding and I think they were models in their other lives. We had so much fun!
As usual we had our gift exchange, great decorations – thanks to Francine Aron
of Casa Colina, wonderful music – thanks to moi, and fashion show music assistance
from Rochelle Sterns.
Our raffle was a huge success as we made $465 for RNS Cares. Thank you so
much to all that participated, a list to long to provide. RNS Cares will be presenting
monies to a deserving non-profit at our February meeting.
Our next meeting is being sponsored by Northridge Hospital Rehabilitation
Services. Dr. Thomas Hedge will present. He will be speaking about advances in
Robotics. Our meeting will be held at Northridge Hospital and Medical Center in
Northridge on January 22, 2015. Please keep the date open.
It is sad and sweet that this is my last message as President. It has been an
immense pleasure and joy to serve this organization with the other woman and men
on the board. We have accomplished a great deal over the last four years the most
notable is the recent change to our voting membership. I feel that as a person and
leader I have grown a great deal. Thank you for allowing me this great experience. I
look forward to seeing all of you at the meetings over the next year.
Happy New Year and Be Well.
Please RSVP for meeting by e-mail, phone or mail.
E-mail: [email protected] or Call: Merrilee De Bry
(714) 280-1816(preferred) or (951) 237-8500
[email protected]
January 2015 Luncheon and Meeting Registration
Topic: Robotics for Ambulation
Speaker: Dr. Thomas L. Hedge, Jr., M.D., Physiatrist, Medical Director
Meeting Location: Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91328
Number of members
_____ at $25.00
Number of non-members: _____ at $35.00
Detach and mail to….
(Please include your check)
Name:
Merrilee De Bry
c/o RNS
7963 E. Quinn Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
Regular Meal
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Vegetarian Meal
__________________________________
Address: __________________________________
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City: ____________________
State:_____ ZIP: ____________________
Remember, if you register, you are still responsible for paying for the meal, even if you don’t attend.
January 2015
Thank you to all of our Holiday Party
Raffle Donors:
Mark your calendar to attend
the January 22nd meeting …..
To e-mail your reservation,
send an e-mail to:
[email protected]
To RSVP by phone call:
Merrilee De Bry
(714) 280-1816
or (951) 237-8500
(preferred)
Mail your completed registration to:
Merrilee De Bry
c/o RNS
7963 E. Quinn Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
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Hypnotherapy Gift Certificate
Exquisite Gift Catalogue Certificate
Kitchen Basket
Bloomingdales Gift Certificate
Bed Bath and Beyond Gift Certificate
Hand and Foot Care
Godiva Basket
Starbucks Basket
Bose Wireless Speakers
Tea Leaf and Coffee Bean Gift Bag
PF Changs Gift Card
Cookie Lee Gift Certificate
Jockey Scarves
Lily Lee-Martyn
Mary Anne Sawowski
Barbara Greenfield
Dr. Heskioff
Healthbridge
Dianna Honeywell, Airbonne
Kindred LTAC
Kindred TLC-Rehab
CareMeridian
Continuity Care
Career Smart
Mary Ann Tjernagel, Cookie Lee
Martyn Tourdot, Jockey
Membership Enrollment
We’re on the Web!
see us at
www.rns-ca.org
We are accepting memberships for 2015.
Applications are on the RNS website or will be
available at the January 22nd meeting.
RNS c/o
Toni Bethke, Webmaster
18A Journey, Suite 200
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
[email protected]
Look inside for RNS January 22nd Meeting Info!