T
he phrase “It takes a village”
cer tainly holds true at
Glendale Adventist Medical
Center (GAMC). Reaching
out and tapping the “village”
for active, experienced and
knowledgeable leaders to serve as
community advisers is an integral part
of the hospital’s long-term success.
An example of GAMC’s extensive outreach is
the Civic Advisory Board (CAB), whose primary
role is advising on matters affecting the health
needs of Glendale and adjacent communities the
hospital serves. The CAB meets quarterly and
comprises about 30 volunteers who represent
an impressive array of backgrounds, cultures,
professions and organizations.
ACTIVE UNDERSTANDING
“I was drawn by
the faith-based mission and origins of the
hospital,” recalls Kevin Danni, vice president,
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, who was
invited to join the board in 2008 and appointed
as chairman two years ago.
“We don’t just sit in meetings,” Danni points
out. “We go into the hospital and visit service
lines—cancer, heart and vascular, spine, ortho-
pedics, emergency. We talk with doctors and the
incredible nursing staff. And we take these ex-
periences and knowledge into the community.”
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Paula Devine, Glen-
dale City councilmember, feels that she brings
a quality of trust to the board. She explains: “I
listen, and I hear the concerns and comments
of our residents, and I am more than willing to
share them with hospital staff and administra-
tors. My goal is to speak for the community…
to share their compliments and concerns. If I
can make a positive impact on hospital policy
or patient treatment, I have done my job.”
LOCAL LINKS
Meanwhile, being an ambas-
sador for GAMC comes naturally for Louie
Saad, partner and co-founder of Datastream
IT. Saad’s expertise in technology, coupled with
leadership positions in the Glendale Chamber
of Commerce and Glendale Young Profession-
als, brings a strong local business presence to
the board.
STRONGER TOGETHER
“The breadth of commu-
nity representation among all members of the
Civic Advisory Board is a valuable contribution
to the hospital,” says Kevin A. Roberts, GAMC
president and CEO.
Ramella Markarian, GAMC vice president,
Business Development and Physician Relations,
adds, “We are deeply grateful for the board’s con-
tinuing support of our mission and their commit-
ment in providing consult and advice in matters
affecting the hospital’s policies and programs.”
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MENT ONLINE
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make an appointment
for your CT scan, MRI or
other outpatient imaging
service? GAMC’s online
appointment request will
help make your experi-
ence in scheduling your
outpatient diagnostic
imaging tests easier and
more efficient. A physi-
cian order or prescription
is required to book an
appointment. Visit
AdventistHealth.org/
Glendale
to book your
appointment today!
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