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Michelle Foster,
Foundation
President
Foundation
MATERNITY TOUR
Learn more about the process of
having your baby at Simi Valley
Hospital and get a preview of the
services we offer for expecting
and new moms. You’ll also get
a firsthand look at our spacious
and beautiful maternity suites,
nursery and other facilities. To
register for this free tour, call
805-955-6304 or register online
at .
Click on “Classes and Events” near
the top of the page.
•Tuesdays, Dec. 22; Jan. 5, 26;
Feb. 9; March 8, 29
•Thursdays, Feb. 4, 18; March 3
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building
Your generosity changes lives
During this season, perhaps more than at any other time of the
year, our minds turn toward giving.
Gifts are about gratitude from the giver to the receiver—but
it also works the other way around. More than 2,000 people
support the work of Simi Valley Hospital through their gifts to
the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. As the recipient of such
generosity, we have a tremendous amount of gratitude for those
who invest in their community in this way.
One of our most important values as an organization is
community involvement—to be not just a static location where
people come to us but an active and integral presence all around
our community. It is this commitment that drives our mission at Simi Valley Hospital.
Along with providing the best possible medical care for our patients, we’re
committed to creating a healthier community for everyone. Our legacy as a
Seventh-day Adventist facility underlies our emphasis on wellness.
If you’re already a Simi Valley Hospital Foundation donor, we want to say thank
you for your support. We simply could not continue to grow and develop without
your generosity. If you’re not yet a donor, we invite you to invest in the health of our
community through a gift to the foundation.
Our warmest wishes for a holiday season filled with love and laughter!
WHY I’M A SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DONOR
Every community needs a good hospital
Growing up in the 1930s, I would occasionally drive with my
family through what is now Simi Valley. The area was unincorpo-
rated and sparsely populated.
Los Angeles Avenue was the one road in and out of the valley,
so for decades, medical help required a drive either east or west—
to Los Angeles or Ventura. As the population grew, it was obvious
that, in order to make Simi Valley a true community, a hospital was
required as an essential part of meeting the needs of the citizens.
When the group that started Simi Valley Hospital showed they
were willing to raise the funds for their cause, we were among
many people who donated financially to the effort, and we continued in the years
that followed.
We felt it was mandatory for us to invest in this important effort for our commu-
nity to better serve the east end of Ventura County with convenient, safe and
reliable medical help when needed and to be assured of a well-trained, competent
medical staff. We also appreciated the fact that Simi Valley Hospital served not just
Simi but the entire eastern part of the county.
I want to commend Simi Valley Hospital for the tremendous support it receives
from its own staff members. Some of the largest gifts have come from physicians,
which clearly demonstrates their allegiance to the community and puts Simi Valley
Hospital head and shoulders above many others.
Please join me in making a gift to the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. You are
providing needed support for this important addition to your community, not only
for yourself but for everyone in need.
CPR
Simi Valley Hospital offers CPR for community
residents, including infant CPR, adult/child CPR
and health care provider basic life support. For
more information, visit
and click on “Classes and Events” near the top
of the page, call 805-955-6890 or email
SUPPORT GROUPS
GRIEF SUPPORT
A safe place for people who are suffering the pain
of losing a loved one, no matter how long ago the
loss occurred. Groups are facilitated by Simi Valley
Hospital’s director of Spiritual Care Services. Call
805-955-6225 for meeting times and location.
STROKE SUPPORT
Offered in conjunction with the National Stroke
Association, this free support group at Simi Valley
Hospital is for caregivers, families and survivors. Call
Richard at 805-498-2632 for more information.
HEART ATTACK SURVIVORS’
SUPPORT
This free group is open to anyone in the community
who has ever experienced a heart attack. It is
facilitated by a heart attack survivor. For more
information, call 805-955-6225.
CANCER SUPPORT
The American Cancer Society offers a variety
of support groups free of charge. For more
information, call 800-227-2345 or visit
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
A free program for people with cancer. Learn more
at ; search “look good.” Reservations
required: 800-227-2345.
• Monday, Feb. 1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nancy Reagan Breast Center
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley Hospital
CHILDBIRTHANDPARENTING
Registration is required for all classes. Unless
otherwise indicated, call 805-955-6304 to register,
or register online at Click
on “Classes and Events” near the top of the page.
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH
• Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14
• Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $50 per couple;
$25 per couple for refresher course (weeks two
and three); $12 per couple for C-section class only
(week three)
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
•Thursdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 31
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $35
Find class
descriptions online at
Click on “Classes and Events”
near the top of the page.
BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP
•Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Women’s Unit in Patient Care Tower
BABY CARE BASICS
Prepared Childbirth participants: This class is
included in your series.
• Mondays, Dec. 21, Jan. 25, March 14
• Wednesdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 24
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $10 per couple
SIBLING RELATIONS
•Tuesday, Feb. 2
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cafe Conference Room
TWILIGHT INFANT/
PARENT CLASS
• Mondays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 29; March 7 to April 25
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child Development Center
In this eight-week class, parents learn about child
development and parenting while their children
play alongside them under the supervision of child
development specialists. Dinner is provided.
Call 805-955-8120.
Three ways to give to the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation:
1. Return your gift in the envelope included in this magazine.
2. Go online to hover over “About
Us,” then click on “Donate Now.” 3. Call us at 805-955-6670.
Mary
Schwabauer