STORIES OF TRIUMPH AND PROGRESS FROM CASA COLINA

2016

Changing patients’ lives through collaboration on cutting-edge research B oard of Directors From the Chairman Casa Colina, Inc. Contents and Affiliates

LEADERS AND t is with great pleasure that I write to thank each of you for the support you VISIONARIES have given our organization over the years. I also want to thank the Casa Colina Our Board of Directors provides IBoard of Directors for its guidance and ongoing commitment. But most of all, I want to a special kind of leadership. Its Message from the CEO 2 express my gratitude to each and every patient, as well as their families, for having faith responsible oversight coupled in our organization. We have shown that they can count on with forward thinking has us to do the right thing for patients throughout our enabled Casa Colina to continue Discovering what is possible through collaboration 2-3 continuum of care, which includes inpatient and outpatient to grow in dynamic ways and services, transitional care, long-term residential care, adult set the stage to evolve into one Woman with a spinal cord injury day health care, children’s services, and the Outdoor of the country’s top medical and rehabilitation facilities. controls computer with her mind 4-7 Adventures program. The Board is comprised of Our Board of Directors has great confidence that our staff physicians, community leaders will go the distance to provide the very highest level of care For patients with aphasia or autism, success at and previous patients. to our patients. On so many occasions, including my own syncing words, thoughts is only an app away 8-11 family’s experience, I am told of the magic of Casa Colina CHAIRMAN and the positive outcomes that have been achieved by the Steve Norin people we are privileged to serve. News from the Foundation 12-13 We embark on yet another monumental building year at Casa Colina with the VICE CHAIRMAN construction of our 31-bed Medical Surgical Wing. I am confident that our staff at Casa Randy Blackman Tribute to Courage Gala 14-15 Colina will again work in remarkable ways to provide patients with the highest level of care PRESIDENT possible. However, it takes the support of people, like you, who believe in our mission that Felice L. Loverso, Ph.D. Home away from home for people with brain injuries 16 was established so many years ago by Frances Eleanor Smith and still remains in the hearts SECRETARY and minds of everyone here – that patients always come first. Thomas Reh We will continue to provide free care and community service consistent with our goals New Medical Surgical Wing applies finishing touches 17 TREASURER and objectives as a not-for-profit organization. Stephen W. Graeber PAST CHAIRMAN People who made a difference 18-21 P. Crowe, Esq. Steve Norin CHIEF OF MEDICAL STAFF Events raise awareness, spirits and funds 21 Chairman, Board of Directors Elmer B. Pineda, M.D. DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE News from the Hospital and Centers for Healthcare 22-24 Frank Alvarez Robert Balzer Gary E. Cripe Casa Colina’s operational performance 25 Donald A. Driftmier William P. Dwyre Our Mission Gerard J. Galipeau, Jr. Casa Colina will provide individuals the opportunity to maximize their medical recovery James Henwood and rehabilitation potential efficiently in an environment that recognizes their Mary Lou Jensen uniqueness, dignity and self-esteem. Devorah Lieberman, Ph.D. Jose L. Rodriguez, M.D. Our Vision Gene E. Tanzey Leading and continuously redefining a patient-centered approach for those requiring Unis, M.D. highly specialized, medically driven levels of care. Mark Warren A Publication of Casa Colina Foundation Our Values DIRECTORS EMERITI 255 East Bonita Avenue, P.O. Box 6001, Pomona, CA 91769-6001 e-mail: [email protected] ◆ www.casacolina.org It is our commitment to enhance the quality of life of every person we serve. George E. Langley Gary Lastinger 909/596-7733 or toll-free 800/926-5462 ◆ TDD-TTY-Q 909/596-3646 Message from the CEO From the laboratory to reality Discovering what is possible through Casa Colina has enjoyed fruitful collaborations on 22 As you read this piece and think of Casa Colina, I research studies during the past three years. Below you imagine you reflect on our community facility with the will find the number of studies associated with each institution or company as well as other local, regional same humility as I do. Over the course of 78 years, hen Felice Loverso, Ph.D., joined Casa Colina as its president and CEO, he was determined to not only raise the quality of and national accomplishments during the same period. Casa Colina has weathered W patient care and grow its infrastructure but also to expand its collaboration many a storm. It has always Academic Institutions: involvement in clinical research. “You have to make sure that the strived to be that beacon Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School (1) next generation is smarter than we were,” he explained. of light for those suffering. “This is what Casa Colina’s founder, Frances ‘Mother’ Smith Boston College (1) In the early years, we did with aquatic therapy. Her studies on what children and adults California Institute of Technology (1) helped those recovering with polio did in zero gravity were amazing. The data she California State Polytechnic University (2) from polio and stroke. collected put her on the national stage with President Roosevelt,” Claremont Graduate University (1) Later, our continuum of he added. Keck Graduate Institute (1) care expanded to include Today, Casa Colina is partnering with leading scientists at State University of New York at Fredonia (1) traumatic brain and spinal places such as the California Institute of Technology; Boston University of California, (4) cord injuries. Then Casa Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School; the University of University of California, San Diego (2) Colina’s reputation as a California, Los Angeles; and the University of California, San University of La Verne (2) Diego as well as innovative technology companies to transform healthcare delivery system evolved further through the University of North Carolina (1) medical rehabilitation in ways never imagined before. years, and it required a board of directors, management, University of Southern California (2) These incredible collaborations have meant that a woman who staff, referrers and payors to make difficult decisions that is paralyzed from the shoulders down after a car accident can Biotechnology/Applied led to our unprecedented growth and success. As its control a computer curser and tablet with her mind. Patients with Research Companies: current CEO, I am proud of the road we have travelled traumatic brain injuries avoid the typical hospital readmissions Advanced Brain Monitoring (1) and the manner in which we made the journey, always and experience better health when closely monitored by a social Defense Group Inc. (1) making patient care the priority. worker for two years after their discharge. Patients who are Sensoria (1) Here we are again, facing one of the largest changes in paralyzed from a spinal cord injury can walk swiftly upstairs and Total number of research publications: 12 our rich history. In spring 2016, Casa Colina will further upright with exoskeleton devices. grow to include medical/surgical services in our hospital. Research is so much more than just a scholarly pursuit. It Total number of research presentations With the addition of the 31 new beds, Casa Colina’s helps clinicians and scientists explore and prove the effectiveness (regional and national): 29 continuum of care will include acute to post-acute and of new approaches to care that improve patients’ safety, recovery, New areas of research and number and overall wellbeing. It creates new opportunities for physicians outpatient services as well as short- and long-term of projects per focus area: and other clinicians to interact with these scientists while acting Rehabilitation outcomes research: 18 residential programs, which are unlike any other in the on behalf of their patients involved in the research studies. Physiological monitoring and technology research: 12 Western . We are presently adding more It also tests new ideas for the first time in a clinical setting – Pediatric rehabilitation research: 6 first-rate nurses for our expansion, which will distinguish monumental milestones for projects which began in earnest us from other providers, once again behind the more than a decade earlier in laboratories, long before getting leadership of our medical community. regulatory clearance by the Food and Drug Administration, to They have created a platform for everyone involved in these “We’re showing the world this research is not anecdotal or Casa Colina will be upgrading its Apple Valley continue their studies on humans. In fact, if we want our patients collaborations to exchange ideas in university classrooms, theoretical. It’s research that’s supported by data, biomarkers, residential program, building additional outpatient to respond to more effective treatment, especially empirically professional seminars, and the clinical environment. More and specific information that’s outcome driven,” explained satellites and will continue to partner with those whose proven interventions, these collaborative efforts are essential to importantly, they have become an invaluable resource in Dr. Loverso. “The research born here is having an impact on standards of care for their patients are at the highest level. our future. bridging futuristic possibilities with Casa Colina’s patients patient populations throughout the nation. It’s an exciting Yes, Casa Colina has been many things to many Casa Colina’s Emily Rosario, Ph.D., Director of Research, and right now. time for Casa Colina.” Sheila Rosenberg, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Research, have people in need. I am honored to see this very unique been spearheading these studies to identify novel interventions and special institution through its present expansion. through these renowned institutions and pioneering companies. But most of all, I hope Casa Colina will continue being “What makes these collaborations so rewarding is that we help Partnering with UCLA for Neurological Research that beacon of light for patients and families who require non-clinical scientists see how things work outside of the lab,” our services. stated Dr. Rosario. “Our clinicians offer insights about what really At the center of Casa Colina's efforts to collaborate more than a productive research relationship, has also helps these patients in their recovery. And that keeps these with world-class researchers lies our relationship with yielded clinical and educational opportunities for each research scientists focused on the big picture.” Neil Martin, M.D., Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery institution. We at Casa Colina believe that relationships Drs. Rosario and Rosenberg have helped connect researchers at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. This such as this will continue to flourish under the guidance with funding through public and private grants, including the Felice L. Loverso, Ph.D. collaboration, which has grown over the years to be of visionaries such as Dr. Neil Martin. President and CEO, Casa Colina Inc. Casa Colina Foundation, which in the past year has realized nearly a 50% increase in grant funding for its research projects. Neil Martin, M.D. 2 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 3 Woman with a spinal cord injury controls comp uter with her mind

Caltech, UCLA, and Casa Colina collaborate on pioneering brain-machine interface technology study

ancy Smith, a devoted wife, mother and high-school teacher from Los NAlamitos, California, was enjoying her summer exploring Canada with her daughter Savanna’s Girl Scout troop. On the final leg of their trip on June 26, 2008, she drove a compact rental car from Whistler Resort to Vancouver, heading south on the Sea to Sky Highway – a road that became even more perilous with the heavy construction underway to prepare for the 2010 Winter Olympics. In the blink of an eye, the road suddenly took a left twist. With no time to brake, she overcorrected her steering and crossed the double yellow line. She slammed into a dump truck that spun her car 180 degrees, causing her to hit the vehicle behind her head on. Savanna and the other girls as well as the other drivers suffered only minor injuries. Nancy woke with her face planted in the air bag, unable to move. EMT crews worked feverishly to rescue her. She was medically evacuated by helicopter to Vancouver General Hospital. The trauma team of doctors and nurses had to defibrillate her five times before she was stable enough to undergo surgery for a multitude of injuries, the worst being a severed spinal cord. What would she do with her sixth chance at life? That is what she thought about as she witnessed everything around her in the weeks and months that followed. She couldn’t feel anything from the shoulders down, but every day she felt the emotional sting of having the rhythm of her normal life – her relationships and her independence – forever altered. She felt the burden of relying on others for everything. Nancy also felt the deep love of her husband, Mark, as well as her daughter, family, friends and former students. Someone from Savanna’s water polo team set up a Caring Bridge Website so that Mark could keep everyone informed of Nancy’s progress and provide a place where others could send notes of encouragement. She received 866 to be exact. To quote a common phrase, “Adversity doesn’t create character. It reveals it.” This is certainly true with Nancy Smith. What she did next is astonishing. She wrote a personal memoire entitled Only the Rats are The BMI technology study team includes patient Nancy Walking: Tales of a Female Tetraplegic. She did not dictate it, as that proved to Smith (pictured first row, far left), with clinical team be too challenging to edit. She wrote it on her iPad, typing each letter with a members (pictured back row from left to right) Debra device in her mouth that her husband custom-made for her comfort with Ouellette, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, Casa Colina Lead plastic tubing that fit perfectly over a metal stick. Occupational Therapist; Richard A. Anderson, Ph.D., Six years after her accident, when her dear friends Sue Buckwell and Sue Caltech Lead Scientist; Ann Vasile, M.D., Casa Colina Gernaey reviewed her final draft, their only critique was “It doesn’t feel like Physiatrist who is board certified in spinal cord injury medicine; Tyson Alfalo, Ph.D., Caltech Lead Assistant; Emily it should end this way.” Nancy looked at them and responded, “But that’s it. Rosario, Ph.D., Director of Casa Colina Research Institute; There is nothing more.” Just then she received a phone call from her and Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., UCLA Neurosurgeon. rehabilitation doctor, board-certified physiatrist Ann Vasile, M.D., who specializes in spinal cord injury medicine at Casa Colina. She asked, “Would

4 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 5 you be interested in participating in a new medical study with scientists from California Institute of Technology (Caltech), UCLA Medical School, and Casa Colina that may give you a chance to control a computer tablet with your mind?” Despite the fact that the implants were temporary and it would involve brain surgery, Nancy answered, “Yes!” without any hesitation. She looked at her friends with glee as they all basked in the delight of a new ending to her story. Dr. Vasile recounted, “I wanted to lift the weight of her unhappiness and help her find a passion for life again – a reason to get up every day.” Indeed, this collaborative research study turned out to be just what the doctor ordered. Caltech put Nancy through a battery of medical tests prior to having the Brain-Machine Interface devices temporarily implanted in her brain by UCLA Neurosurgeon Nader Pouratian, M.D. On August 26, 2014, Nancy underwent brain surgery where two medical-grade “brain chips” the size of pencil erasers were implanted in the posterior parietal cortex of her brain. This is the area of the brain that involves planned movements. The brain chips act as sensors designed to record electrical signals through wires that travel to the outside of her skull to two exterior connectors. All Dr. Pouratian checks the health and integrity of the skin surrounding with the hope that when the research by Caltech scientists, Nancy’s brain chips. UCLA, and Casa Colina’s research and rehabilitation Tyson and Debra conduct a series of experiments during the three-hour study session to test Nancy’s ability to control the computer cursor with her mind. Debra and Tyson connect the brain chips to the BMI computer system to professionals got underway, their computers would be able to The study is conducted three times per week at Casa Colina. begin the study session. read and interpret those electrical signals. When she showed up at the special room reserved for this It’s been an incredible exploration of the brain and the through during these sessions. She often brings leftovers, such study at Casa Colina on September 22, 2014, everyone was human spirit to watch this study underway. “We’ve learned so as her favorite chicken salad, for Boris Revechkis and Carey on pins and needles with anticipation. After all, this pivotal much about what the neurons do in the parietal cortex and Zhang, two other Caltech scientists, and Tyson to enjoy. day represented the culmination of research that began in how they’re activated,” explained Dr. Emily Rosario. “But The second unexpected outcome was learning Nancy earnest 15 years earlier and required a myriad of hoops to we’re also contributing to where this research is going from could use her teaching skills again. Debra saw that Nancy jump through for regulatory approval by the FDA before they a clinical perspective.” missed this kind of work and soaks up technology like a could implant the brain chips in their first human – Nancy. Debra Ouellette, the lead occupational therapist, plays a sponge. So she’s also recruited her to help design the In the room, Dr. Richard A. Andersen, California Institute major role in this work by helping Nancy curriculum of a research program for of Technology, James G. Boswell Professor of Neuroscience, imagine how to move her limbs for the autistic children at Casa Colina Children’s the lead scientist for this study; his lead assistant Tyson Alfalo, first time in six years. Initially it was very Services and plans to introduce her to Ph.D.; Casa Colina’s Ann Vasille, M.D.; Debra Ouellette, MS, challenging and exhausting for her to more assistive technology tools to help OTR/L, SCLV, Occupational Therapist; Emily Rosario, Ph.D., move a ball or a cursor on the screen. her get more enjoyment out of her new Director of Research; and Nancy’s husband, Mark, watched “She would have to think about it, life. Debra predicted, “We all think she intently as scientists attached their computer equipment to visualize it, and attempt it,” recounted can teach others again.” the connectors on top of Nancy’s head and strapped on Debra. Today, she is typing letters on a Indeed, with the help of Dr. Andersen, state-of-the-art “virtual reality” goggles. screen and playing “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Nancy may soon have a chance to do Their eyes were riveted to five different computer monitors. Now they are designing new tasks for her to try based on some guest lectures at Caltech and Ted Talks. Until then, she “It was like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory with eight minutes Debra’s input. “I’m able to connect their research ideas with will happily continue her work with Richard, Tyson, Boris, of terror to see if their project would land on Mars after all that what’s current in rehabilitation,” she explained. “It’s opening Carey, Debra, and Emily as the study will continue for another work,” explained Dr. Andersen. “We wondered if we had picked up a new window for the needs of patients in the future.” year, or perhaps even longer if the implants remain viable. the right spot to implant it in her brain. Would it work?” And After working together three times per week for a year, They will eventually have to be removed. Nancy recounted with a grin, “It better! I don’t have any hair!” their research has produced two unexpected outcomes. The What will the future hold for this group? And how will Suddenly, the monitors lit up with data delivered through first surprise was the group’s incredible chemistry. “It’s a lot like future spinal cord injury patients benefit from Nancy’s bravery high-frequency signals from her brain. Nancy’s humor broke family, which is unique for a clinical trial,” stated Dr. Andersen. and everyone’s countless hours of planning and research? Dr. the ice again when she asked, “Am I smarter than a monkey?” Nancy’s intellectual curiosity and nurturing nature shines Vasile responded, “Don’t you just feel like the sky’s the limit?” The room erupted with laughter. 6 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 7 For patients with aphasia or autism, success at hen Trina Thomas returned home after undergoing ability of patients to communicate, thereby improving eye surgery on January 5, 2012, she quickly sensed outcomes for Casa Colina patients and ultimately patients syncing words, thoughts is only an app away W that something was wrong. After resting for several everywhere. Key to the project is a personalized, collaborative, hours she arose for dinner to feel unusually tired, then iPad-based learning application (app). The Casa Colina study noticed that the right side of her face was drooping. Soon, is introducing the app to patients with aphasia and autism, she became nauseous. who have trouble retrieving words. Fortunately, the Upland woman’s quick-thinking husband “Having a tool that provides rich visual representation to became seriously concerned about his wife and rushed her to help people with aphasia retrieve words is very important,” a nearby hospital. Her diagnosis confirmed the worst: she said Dr. Kearns, who has worked extensively with Dr. Shane had suffered a stroke on the left side of her brain. to investigate alternative augmentative communication After several days of being cared for in the hospital, Trina systems for adults. “This is a great option for anyone who has was sent home. While some of her symptoms had disappeared had sophisticated communication broken as a result of brain altogether, one had not: her inability to spontaneously assign injury. Dr. Shane and I have had a fruitful collaboration over words to thoughts, a condition known as aphasia. a number of years.” Unable to adequately communicate, Trina, a doting grandmother who worked as an accountant at a Glendora car dealership, began to withdraw from normal daily activities. The assistive and Then, six months after the stroke and desperately frustrated, alternative app study she had an idea. team includes (pictured Remembering that her brother had been successfully first row from left to rehabilitated at Casa Colina following a serious spinal cord right), Ellen Bustamante, injury many years earlier, Trina contacted the hospital and MA, CCC-SLP, Casa was soon receiving care herself, including speech therapy. It Colina Speech Language has changed her life. Pathologist; Trina “I am doing so much better,” she said. “It is a miracle.” Thomas, Casa Colina Recently, Trina began participating in a unique clinical patient; Sheila Rosenberg, research study at Casa Colina designed to help patients with Ph.D., Assistant Director autism and aphasia communicate better. This collaborative of Casa Colina Research investigation brings together experts from both coasts. Those Institute. Pictured second experts include Howard C. Shane, Ph.D., Director of the row from left to right: Kevin Kearns, Ph.D., Center for Communication Enhancement and the Autism Vice President for Language Program at Boston Children’s Hospital; Kevin P. Engagement and Kearns, Ph.D., Vice President for Engagement and Economic Economic Development Development at the State University of New York at Fredonia; at the State University of and Sheila Rosenberg, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Casa New York at Fredonia; Colina’s Research Institute and the principal study investigator. and Cindy Sendor, MA, Approximately one million Americans currently suffer CCC-SLP, Director of with aphasia, a communication disorder resulting from Casa Colina Children’s damage to the portion of the brain that controls language Services and Director of processing, and more than 3.5 million live with an autism Casa Colina Speech spectrum disorder. Research has shown that augmentative Language Pathology communication devices such as iPads can significantly Services. Not pictured improve spontaneous communication in patients with aphasia from the team is Howard Shane, Ph.D., and autism, including their use of previously learned words Director of the Center and the ability to acquire new words. for Communication The Casa Colina study, titled “Integrating an Augmentative Enhancement and the and Alternative Communication Intervention in Patients with Autism Language Aphasia and Autism,” is being funded through a generous grant Program at Boston from the Disability Communications Fund with additional Howard Shane, Ph.D., and Amber Gray, MA-CCC-SLP, Casa Colina Speech Children’s Hospital. support from the Casa Colina Foundation. Its objective is to Language Pathologist, using the interactive app technology in a therapy session evaluate the impact of novel therapeutic technologies on the at Casa Colina Children’s Services.

8 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 9 “This is a natural fit for the things we do and the things Casa Colina is striving to accomplish,” Dr. Shane said. Such collaborations, he added, are important to ensuring the best care for patients. “Dr. Loverso brings to Casa Colina important work that is occurring at centers he’s familiar with. I bring to the table considerable experience with patients and technology, applying it to people with disabilities. Casa Colina offers an intelligent and enthusiastic group of therapists as well as a willingness to try new methods and a collaborative spirit. It’s a good fit.” Dr. Rosenberg agreed. “Dr. Shane is sharing his experience working with the app and trying to learn which individuals will benefit on the pediatric side,” she said, also praising the participation of Dr. Kearns, who has been a frequent Ellen guides Trina to successfully collaborator with Dr. Shane. “Dr. Kearns has great insight into purchase a cup of coffee at the treating adults with aphasia. Both have extensive experience Casa Colina dining room with with research in a speech pathology context, and they offer the use of the assistive great perspective on doing research in a clinical setting." communication software Dr. Kearns said the Casa Colina study is important for and tablet. Previously, Trina struggled with communicating several reasons. In addition to assisting patients in the this simple task. immediate study sample, he hopes it will eventually stoke a more robust clinical research project that will contribute to the clinical science of assisting patients long into the future Kevin Kearns, Ph.D., with Casa Colina’s Ellen Bustamante, CCC-SLP, in a special app-based therapy session with Casa Colina patient Trina Thomas, who had while strengthening Casa Colina’s reputation as a leader in a stroke in 2012, leaving her with the inability to process words, phrases, and sentences. the care of these patients. That leadership, he said, includes a rare continuum of care that extends from inpatient treatment Approximately 100 children with autism and 20 adult Patients enrolled in the study were given the app license through transitional living to outpatient services. patients with aphasia were selected from Casa Colina and for one year and use of an iPad. Paired with speech-language “Funding agencies are really looking for interdisciplinary surrounding communities to participate in the study. pathologists, aphasic patients tirelessly strive to regain lost proposals,” he said.“That’s why collaborations are so important.” Following assessment and iPad training sessions, children capabilities, while patients with autism work diligently to Other “collaborators” have included a host of speech- with autism began incorporating the iPad into their regular improve undeveloped skills. language pathologists at Casa Colina, who have also found therapy sessions in May 2015. The adult aphasic participants “There are other communication devices available, but the app useful. began eight weeks of therapy in July. On-site therapy and the they’re often big and bulky,” Dr. Rosenberg stated. “What we Bustamante is pleased with Trina’s progress and with the use of devices at home will be evaluated in 2016 using like is that it’s socially acceptable for people of all ages to have collaborative intensity that enabled her ongoing improvement. measures designed to assess overall improvements in their an iPad – some of the kids are actually looked upon more “She was very excited from the get-go,” Bustamante said, ability to communicate. positively at their schools because they have one. On the adult adding that Trina, who was highly motivated, has made Evolution of the iPad over the past five years has made the side, they can take it to the store or the mall and it enhances significant progress using sentences to communicate about Trina engages in active conversation study particularly appealing. With the assistive and alternative their ability to communicate, increasing their quality of life.” familiar topics. “Our focus was getting her from the word with the assistance of communication app, personalized visual scenes are Essential to the study’s success has been its collaborative and phrase level to sentences and paragraphs. To do that the app technology on photographed using the iPad camera, with “hotspots” created framework, and a key player has been Dr. Shane. “I’m we worked on things that she wanted to talk about – her loan to her through within each photo. For example, using a patient’s kitchen, interested in this study from an autism standpoint because it’s grandchildren, her brother or things she would need to talk the Casa Colina hotspots may include a refrigerator that, when touched, using ideas that I’ve helped to develop,” he said. “The use of about, such as medical information. Trina is very happy with research study. reveals images of a patient’s favorite foods. When one of those visual scenes is effective for many children with autism, and her progress.” images is then touched, a voice identifies that particular food to see adults with aphasia also respond is quite exciting.” “I love Casa Colina!” Trina said. “The staff has helped me for patients struggling to find the correct word. The app also Dr. Shane joined the project following a request from so much. They really gave me my life back, and I’m very enables users to program tasks within the context of CEO Felice Loverso, Ph.D., who asked him to evaluate thankful for that.” personalized scenes. Casa Colina’s autism services and help enhance treatment Cindy Sendor, Director of Children’s Services and Speech “Instead of having to navigate through a complex grid of technologies. Dr. Kearns was asked to assist with clinical Pathology at Casa Colina, said others feel the same way. individual items photographed separately within an programming and research for individuals with aphasia in “The families we have on the study have been very happy environment, as other apps require, patients can simply use order to also help strengthen therapy technologies. The with the progress they’ve seen,” she stated. “It has given them one photograph with all of the items visible,” explained Ellen two have worked as ongoing study consultants, assisting access to communication that has made children’s lives easier Bustamante, Trina’s speech-language pathologist. “No other Dr. Rosenberg and Casa Colina clinicians as they integrated while providing an element of independence that they didn’t app uses the entire scene as a whole.” the app into the two patient populations. have before. We are extremely pleased.”

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here are many ways to contribute to help the patients of Casa asa Colina is delighted to have received support from a TColina reach their maximum medical recovery and rehabilitation Cwide variety of funders and benefactors who believe in potential. Your contribution, whether large or small, is a critical factor the transformational work that we do. Consistently, they have that allows patients to receive free care for services they would supported numerous programs at Casa Colina that positively otherwise not receive. This means a patient with a traumatic brain impact the lives of each and every patient that comes through injury may receive inpatient rehabilitation services regardless of their our doors. We are grateful for the level of generosity and ability to pay. Or a therapist can provide the therapy sessions a spinal support we’ve received as we continue to expand our cord injury patient needs to regain optimum function, regardless of continuum of care to provide the highest level of medical and whether insurance will pay. Here are some of the ways you can be a rehabilitation services to our patients. In FY 2015, Casa part of the Casa Colina tradition of caring: Colina was awarded grants totaling more than $1.2 million ◆ Make a direct donation of cash or other assets, such as investments dollars, including major grants from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, The Ahmanson Foundation, San Manuel Band of ◆ Make a memorial donation for someone who has passed away Mission Indians, Henry L. Guenther Foundation, Carl Wynn ◆ Join the Frances Eleanor Smith Circle of Giving and make regular Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to name a few. donations through an automated system We continue to receive grant support from a variety of Several first-time grant funders have also shown their ◆ Make a donation to mark a special event funders, including a grant of $86,159 from the Disability support for a variety of Casa Colina’s exciting programs. ◆ Buy a brick with a personalized inscription Communications Fund to support the evaluation of The Rudolph J. & Daphne A. Munzer Foundation granted ◆ Remember Casa Colina in your will augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) $15,000 for the Land Meets Sea Sports Camp, and the John ◆ Take advantage of a naming opportunity to recognize a major gift interventions for individuals with communication deficits. Porter Trust through Wells Fargo and the June & Fred ◆ Consider a planned giving arrangement that will benefit you and In an effort to improve language-based social interactions, MacMurray Foundation donated another $2,500 and $1,500 Casa Colina the grant will monitor and evaluate brain activity for adult respectively to the program. Grant funders donating to Casa participants with aphasia and provide 100 autistic children Colina for the first time this year totaled $34,000 in just the ◆ Participate in Casa Colina’s fundraising events with access to iPads. (See the complete story on page 8.) first three months of the fiscal year. ◆ Become a volunteer The Sharon Keith Fund, in collaboration with the Casa Colina Children’s Services received two additional California Community Foundation, awarded a grant of grants in support of its work with pediatric autism. Tri-City $50,000 to subsidize the cost of rehabilitation services for Mental Health Services awarded a $5,000 grant to support a The Law Offices of Panish Shea & Boyle LLC made brain-injured variety of support groups for siblings, parents, and caregivers To make a donation now or adults in of special-needs children with autism. The goal of the grant a generous donation to Casa Colina in 2015 Casa Colina's purchase a brick, you can use is to help address some of the emotional needs and wellbeing continuum of families affected by the envelope on this page or of care. autism. Both Niagara visit www.casacolina.org. For the Bottling Foundation For information, please call second year, and Golden State the Los Angeles Foods Foundation the Foundation Office at Lakers Youth generously awarded 909/596-7733, ext. 2232 Foundation has $10,000 and $5,000 or email made a grant respectively to the [email protected]. of $4,500 in Children’s Services support of the Center to support a Land Meets Sea Sports Camp. The grant covers 15 full revamped playground scholarships for children to attend this year’s event. It not for children with special needs and disabilities. It is expected Thank you only continues to grow in popularity with participants but has that the new playground area will increase social interaction also become a top funder’s pick with grant donations totaling for children with autism and help incorporate play activities $23,500 for this year’s Land Meets Sea. The Camp is that promote stimulating group play. a unique opportunity for people with disabilities to participate Casa Colina understands that when much is given, much For a complete listing of in a variety of stimulating adaptive water, land, recreational, is required, and we remain committed stewards of the funds and competitive sports. This exciting program focuses on the and resources entrusted to us. We will continue helping Pictured from left to right: Brian Panish, principal; Felice Loverso, President and CEO of Casa Colina; Spencer CasaR Colina’s fundraising abilities of participants and not their disabilities by using nature others, changing lives, and making a difference through the Lucas of Panish, Shea & Boyle; and Bonnie Scudder, Casa Colina Chief Planning and Development Officer. events, please visit A portion of this contribution will be used to support the creation of the Marco Ferreira and Wendy Tucker to create opportunities for them to try adventurous activities, variety of stellar programs offered at Casa Colina to ensure www.casacolina.org/ House, which accommodates families of Casa Colina patients with traumatic brain injuries so they may enjoy a sense of community and gain self-confidence. that every grant counts, each and every time. temporarily reside at Casa Colina and support their loved one during the rehabilitation process. Giving-Support/Events.aspx 12 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 13 The inspiration for an Oscar-nominated film inspired all at Tribute to Courage Gala

Bonnie Hunt shares the story of Casa Colina patient Captain Patrick Horan and wife Patty.

Steve Norin, Casa Colina Chairman, Board of Directors, addresses the 840 attendees.

Felice Loverso, Ph.D., Casa Colina President and CEO, explains the mission, vision and values of From left to right: Guest speaker Aron Ralston; Casa Colina patients Cory Hahn, Stephanie Price, and Jake Ellis; Casa Colina President Casa Colina. and CEO Felice Loverso, Ph.D.; Casa Colina patient Captain Patrick Horan with wife Patty; actress and director Bonnie Hunt.

ron Ralston, the author of the internationally acclaimed country that went terribly wrong. After six days of entrapment own career as a physical therapist; Jake Ellis, a talented A special thanks to the major sponsors of Tribute to Courage. best-selling book Between a Rock and a Hard Place, spoke by a boulder that crushed and pinned his right hand, he freed golfer who suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent PLATINUM A at Casa Colina’s Tribute to Courage Gala on Saturday, himself with a cheap multi-tool knife and hiked to a miraculous a month in a coma after a horrific car accident; and Aramark ◆ SEI Investments ◆ Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. February 28, 2015. He presented his harrowing rescue. Now he relies on a variety of prosthetic Captain Patrick Horan, who sustained a gunshot story of being pinned by a boulder that he arms that he designed and has returned to his wound to the left side of his head while serving in Iraq. GOLD PLUS accidentally dislodged while hiking in April 2003. many outdoor passions. Felice L. Loverso, Ph.D., President and CEO of Barney & Barney His indomitable spirit truly paralleled that of His story captivated the world when it was Casa Colina, stated, “What made this night so Casa Colina’s patients whose stories of hope and featured in , the major-motion-picture memorable was being able to honor our remarkable GOLD healing were honored and celebrated on this adaptation of his book. It was nominated for six and courageous patients. We are humbled by their Alpha Fund Methodist Hospital of special evening. Actress and director Bonnie Hunt Oscars at the 83rd in 2011. amazing recoveries.” California Kidney Specialists Southern California once again masterfully presented the honored Gala attendees then heard more incredible This year’s Tribute to Courage Gala raised more Cerner/Siemens & Nina Mitchell guests and entertained the 840 attendees who stories of survival that culminated with long hours than $600,000. All proceeds will benefit Casa Colina’s Couts Heating & Cooling, Inc. Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP gathered at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & of rehabilitation at Casa Colina. They included free and uncompensated care fund, which helps Golden Construction Prime Healthcare Conference Center in Pomona. Cory Hahn, who suffered a spinal cord injury while provide care for under-resourced patients and, in some Development Company, Inc. San Antonio Regional Hospital When Aron took the stage, he recounted his experience of playing baseball for Arizona State University; Stephanie Price, cases, temporary housing for patients’ families so they Mary Lou Jensen Shernoff Bidart Echeverria Bentley LLP a seven-mile hike alone into a remote area of ’s canyon who suffered a stroke just before she was ready to begin her may be near their loved ones during the often-lengthy Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. UCLA Department of Neurosurgery rehabilitation process. Gary & Erin Lastinger Williams, Beck & Forbes 14 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 15 Home away from home for people with brain injuries

hen it comes to traumatic or acquired brain injuries – from blunt force, Apple Valley expansion planned W aneurysm, anoxia, encephalitis, or stroke – the adversity these individuals face can be surmountable. Major physical, cognitive and emotional challenges Because both the Rancho Piño Verde and are a stark contrast to the active lifestyle they once knew. Apple Valley facilities have maintained a While many patients go through the rehabilitation process at Casa Colina steady 99 percent occupancy rate over Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation Wing and/or Transitional Living Center and have the past years, we’re expanding the Apple New Medical Surgical Wing applies finishing touches a successful return to work, home and community, others may require supportive Valley location from 42 to 54 beds to services, such as those provided at Casa Colina’s long-term residential programs. accommodate more residents. The With a wide range of structured services, Casa Colina at Rancho Piño Verde expansion will include two new buildings and Casa Colina at Apple Valley offer two premiere long-term residential facilities with three apartments and six beds in each uniquely suited to provide men and women for either private or semi-private living. with brain injuries the most individualized The project also includes a freestanding and comprehensive services available to help building with a home-style dining room them regain as much independence as possible while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. At these facilities, residents will benefit from a wide range of activities designed to meet the needs of just about everyone. This includes attending continuing education courses at the local community college and participating in individual and group outings that include restaurant dining, sporting events, movies, ood things are worth the wait, and Casa Colina Hospital’s Each will offer ceiling-mounted and in-light cameras that religious services, swimming, fishing, and more. G state-of-the-art Medical Surgical Wing, which has been permit surgeons to share procedures with off-site specialists Casa Colina at Apple Valley features an early California Mission-style under construction adjacent to the existing Rehabilitation in real time. Surgeons will have an unparalleled view of a aesthetic located in the historical village section of town that looks up to the Wing, is no exception. patient’s internal anatomy while they work with visual mountain communities of Lake Instead of opening in 2015 as originally planned, the enhancement tools. Tiny cameras will shed light on dark areas Arrowhead, Wrightwood, and opening date has been extended to April 2016 due to the of the body and reduce the brightness of others. Wall-mounted Big Bear. Just walking distance numerous inspections at various levels as required by the and portable screens ranging from 42" to 52" will allow the to restaurants, shopping, parks Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development operating room team to display vital signs, radiological views, and recreation facilities, post (OSHPD). Many were necessitated by the complexity of new lab values, pertinent patient data and images projected office and other town amenities, clinical technology and various safety considerations. through endoscopic cameras. A blood bank and an expanded this co-ed campus offers 42 In all, the project involved some 20,000 construction details hospital laboratory will be added. Patients will also benefit licensed beds and is designed for individuals with mild behavioral challenges and conditions, with more than one-quarter of those requiring from diagnostic imaging services and a complete continuum who may currently or eventually develop the skills to independently interact different levels of certified inspection and/or laboratory testing. of care if needed to optimize their recovery. and socialize within the community. "In addition to the many required inspections of new Also included are a six-bed intensive care unit with Casa Colina at Rancho Piño Verde – nestled in the high desert on 20 acres technology, equipment and facilities, the delay in opening our critical-care beds, 25 fully appointed private rooms with of wide-open, rural space – Top to bottom: Renderings of the new Apple Valley new Medical Surgical Wing is due in part to the many extra complete bathrooms, ceiling-mounted patient lift systems and has 26 licensed beds and residential, dining and administration buildings steps we are now taking to comply with new seismic codes," telemetry monitoring equipment, a waiting room with vaulted 8 semi-independent beds, said Robert Barnes, Director of Project Development. "The ceilings, and a scenic loggia where patients and family features Spanish ranch-style with a full kitchen for staff to prepare meals number of unanticipated inspections, although challenging, members can relax and visit in quiet comfort. architecture, and is for residents who wish to dine in a group has ensured the integrity of our new building while protecting The new Medical Surgical Wing also integrates an surrounded by mountains and setting rather than cook and eat privately in the safety of our patients, their families and our staff long into electronic medical record (EMR) system. Added to Casa a forest of trees. The all-male their apartment’s kitchen. Other additions the future.” Colina’s Acute Rehabilitation Wing in 2015, the EMR is facility treats the mild to more behaviorally challenged residents who may include a swimming pool, more recreational The new Medical Surgical Wing will be one of the preferred accessible at each patient's bedside, giving staff instant access require maximum supervision and assistance in activities of daily living. facilities, and an administration building to facilities in Southern California for physicians specializing in to digitized medical records and ensuring the most efficient Both facilities offer a 24-hour supervised environment for adults with the accommodate office staff. While still in the advanced orthopedic, neurosurgical, gastroenterological, and complete care possible. Two-way communication between medical needs of residents overseen by an internal medicine physician. Staffing planning stages, the $3 million project will urologic and other procedures. It will also enable clinicians to patients and nursing stations via closed-circuit television includes residential aides and techs, nurses, case managers, psych techs and an be a welcome addition to Casa Colina's provide medical services that eliminate the need to transport monitors will also be provided. activities director, all of whom are certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention residential programs. We look forward to Casa Colina's acute rehabilitation patients offsite for emergent Once open to serve patients, the Medical Surgical Wing (CPI), First Aid and CPR. Residents of both facilities have direct access to Casa opening our new doors to more people care. will enable Casa Colina to care for approximately 2,300 Colina’s full continuum of medical and rehabilitative services that includes a from all over the U.S. who will benefit from Included will be three high-tech expansive surgical suites, additional patients annually while creating nearly 160 new team of physician specialists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, neuro- the specialty care and support that is often allowing surgeons to perform advanced minimally invasive opportunities in the community, of which more than 100 optometrists, audiologists, and other clinical and rehabilitation specialists. required after a serious brain injury. techniques using computerized tools and robotic technology. will be nurses.

16 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 17 People who made a difference onors Make Casa Colina Strong D Shan and Mark Halverson Everson Spice Co. Steve Hammitt Lexus Champions for Charity Lamonte Bryan Robert and Martha Hazard Fensten and Gelber Law Calvin Hedman Megan's Wings John Buch Veronica and Hazen Frank S. Smith Masonry, Inc. George J. Heuser Levy Gallery Jessica and Chris Burchett Sharon and James Henwood Freeway Business Plaza Janice and Kent Heyl Mt. San Antonio Gina and James Burciaga Antony Hou, M.D. Haynes Family of Programs Shin and Allen Huang, M.D. Community College Erica and David Buxbaum Donald J. Huber, M.D. Heider Engineering Services Eric Ikeda, D.O. Neuroconsortium Beatrice Caldevilla Lisa and Daryl Imler Inland Envelope Company Jack Irvin Northwestern Mutual Jorge Camorlinga Carol and Anthony Janse Inland Urology Medical Mary Lou Jensen NuMotion Brad Campbell Laura Jiminez Inter Valley Health Plan Stephanie Kaplan and Oticon Medical Jan Campbell Maria Jiron International Exchange Robert Villegas Premier Marketing Mark Campbell & Public Relations Casa Colina Foundation is grateful to the individuals, families, foundations, and corporations who understand our mission and have Curtis Johns Service, Inc. Mark Kaufman Frank Carbajal Wallace M. Kreag John Randolph Haynes and Rosa and Edward Kler San Valley Charlie Careo Economic Partnership chosen to support the needs of our patients and help give them the opportunity to receive rehabilitative care. Some donate time to help Moe Kreug Dora Haynes Foundation Ila and Cree Kofford Lenore and Paul Carey SCM Associates Nancy and Jerald Laird Keith Muirhead & Associates Jan and Stuart Krasner Amparo Carrillo bring a more personal touch to the challenges of rehabilitation. In the last year, 439 volunteers contributed more than 35,000 hours of SPS Data Communications Leesa and Bryan Lamb Long Beach Area Convention Elaine and Michael Kuhar Marjorie Case & Visitors Bureau Straight Line Acadamy, INC. service to Casa Colina’s programs. Many others have made financial contributions. Through these cumulative gifts of $100 or more Margery and Jeffrey Lewis Spencer Laplaca James Casso Montanio Design Group, Inc. Tierra del Sol Foundation/ Robert E. Liles II Patrick Loy Mary Ceja received between April 2014 and March 2015, you have shown that Casa Colina has a dynamic support system to meet its commitment Mountan View Urgent Care First Street Gallery Art Center Micky Lo Ann Luc Mike Chahine National Christian Foundation Uplanders Charitable to excellence for our community’s present and future medical and rehabilitation needs. Your generosity has helped us expand our Mary and Charles Magistro Michael P. Marrone Cynthia Champe National Philanthropic Trust Club Organization Usha Mantha, M.D. Daniel Maydeck Rey Chavez services, pursue innovative treatments, continue signature programs and provide charity care. Thank you for your caring and support. Nilfisk Advance Inc. VivoPools, LLC Barbara McCormick Kim McIntyre Steve Chavez Oticon Walmart Keith Miller Janet and Don McRae Esther Chew Patton Sales Corporation Wheelie Medical Supply Toni and Richard Monson James Milner Linda Church PCV - VRM Seeds of Hope Women's Medical Group Ann and Stephen Morgan Kalika and Arvind Mohile, M.D. of Upland Sam Cianchetti FRANCES ELEANOR Sharon A. Keith Hub International PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Garey Orthopedic Medical Group PerTronix, Inc. Christine and Casey Nicholson Pamela and Daniel Munzer Louis Cipriani Mary Ann Kenney Inland Neurosurgery Institute JB Specialty Contractor Platt Security, INC. Bronze SMITH SOCIETY Platinum Dave Norman Sue Newton Jim Clarke Margaret and Yong Luke Lee, M.D. (INI) John W. Porter Trust PMTECHNOLOGIES $100 - $499 Pacesetter $2,500 - $4,999 Bethany O'Connor Pamela and Thomas Nix Nancy and Lance Clawson Ross Lesins Inland Valley Infectious Disease Lakers Youth Foundation Pomona Rotary Club James H. Piatt Jennifer and Steve Norin Individuals Kristin M. Clayton $100,000+ Denise and Felice Loverso, Ph.D. Medical Group Individuals Loma Linda University Pomona Valley Hospital Linda and Theodore Piatt Jess Ornelas Cheryl and H. Richard , Matthew Cole Ahmanson Foundation Frederick Mack International Brotherhood of Harriet and Frederick Aronow Medical Center Medical Center Electrical Workers Local 47 Suzanne and Doyle Powell Pragna and Nirmal Patel M.D. Blanche and John Comino California Institute of Technology Aileen and Charles Mason Leona and Robert Barnes Mangels & Associates PVCH Clinical Laboratory Jensen Family Trust Barry Pritchard William R. Phillips Peter Adams Tony Conrad The Trust of Alys C. Emmons David P. Mileski Donald Becka The Michael Don Schneberger Medical Group, Inc. Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Betty and Mauro Rossetti Tom Rees Louise and Jorge Alacio Jane and Chris Conway Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Nina and David Mitchell Leon Blankstein Memorial Foundation R. B. Hazard Family Inc. Candy and Larry Sears Charitable Trust Emily Rosario, Ph.D. and James Alba Emelita Cristal CRT Administrative Services Trust Lisa and David Morony Lucile Carr Moss Adams, LLP Keenan & Associates Shawna and Nicholas Sharp Rail Delivery Services Nick Terry, DMA Joe Alderete Annette and Samuel Crowe Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP Patricia and William Norin Maureen Costello Paveco Construction, Inc. Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Neva Smith Rehabilitation Care Coordination Lajuana D. Rudy Barbara and Michael Allison Natalie and Stephen Curley The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Michelle and Neil O'Dwyer R. J. and D. A. Munzer Foundation Foundation Miriam and Joseph Davis MaryKay and Ken Saltgaver David Alsworth San Manuel Band Rehab Associates Robert W. Smith Rehabilitation Nurses Society Joni and Ronald Davis Carole and John R. Pelton Law Offices of Williams, Beck Dale Duncan, CPA Michael Schlachter of Mission Indians Deborah and Ronald Snyder Risarc Debbie and David Amador Dennis De Camp Ann and James Porter & Forbes David Felch Responder Systems Corporation Carole and William Stead Sportclips Vern Schooley Michael Andersen Oscar Deluna Stephany and Thomas A. Reh Mark Christopher Chevrolet Joanne and Robert Floyd Royal Canadian Legion Western Zone U.S.A Ellen and Wing Tam, Ph.D. Thoren Family Charitable Trust Rachel L. Schreiber Teresa and Victor Andres Pamela and James Demetroulis Ambassadors Dottie Rountree McCormick Construction Alec Gores Showcase Concrete Corporation Gay and Ernest Taylor United Way, Inc. Karen and Rocky Sherer Julie and Curtis Annett Joan Dittmer $25,000 - $99,999 Bonnie and Steven Scudder Company Diane and Stephen Graeber TelNet-RX David Thomas Jaspreet J. Singh, D.O. Marguerite and Angelo Antonelli Tom Dolan Individuals Charles M. Tachdjian MDS Consulting Melissa and Kyle Harris Silver Temecula Valley Drywall Rebecca and Curt Tsujimoto, M.D. Doris E. Syme Erika Armstrong and Michael Eatmon William Johnstone Estate of Richard A. Quinn Methodist Hospital of Brad Kofford $500 - $999 Ruth M. Takamoto Giancarlo Deluca Southern California Transamerica Retirement Solutions Wendy Tucker and Marco Ferreira Mark Eaton Victoria Lewis Pat and Mark Warren Joanne Lichtman and Doug Evans Jovanna and Gene Tanzey Judith and David Attaway Morgan Stanley Smith United Pacific Pet James Tutthill Individuals Sharon and Dale Eazell, Ph.D. Jean and Frank Nash Edith and Stephen Richard L. Miller Ross Thomas Barney, LLC US WorldMeds, LLC Louise Ukleja Debora and Robert Balzer Susie Atwood Dan Edwards Wierzbinski, M.D. Suzanne and Stephen Montgomery Priti Vaidya and Manish Patel Organizations Odjaghian Law Group Western University of Jonas Ulrich Mary Lyn Barber Alonso Avila Ruth Erwin Dean Winegardner Tricia and Larry Putt Sharon and Jack Walter Disability Communications Fund Ornest Family Foundation Health Sciences Virginia and Phillip Ulrich Elizabeth and Daryl Barnard Camille Baez Beatriz Espinoza Kenneth Wogensen, M.D. Peggy Nelson Jeffrey T. Wax Haaker Equipment Company The Pat & Mark Warren Zimmer InterMed Georgette and Joseph Unis, M.D. Kirk Blower Priscilla and Stanley Barnes Laura Espinoza Matt Woods Kelly Noonan Georgetta and Irwin Wedner, Henry L. Guenther Foundation Family Foundation Jane Weldon Joe Brunansky Annette and Steve Behunin Charity Fadri Organizations Jay Orne Gold D.D.S. Hidden Villa Ranch The Foundation Eva and William Woo Mark Bruorton James Bell Pat Fant A. Gary Anderson Susan and Rodney Peek $1,000 - $2,499 Allan Wilken John P. Previti Precision Rehabilitation Eva and Mark Woodsmall Steven Bryant Kay and David Berg Abelardo Favela Family Foundation Sandra and Michael Pettit James Willingham Memorial Foundation Prime Healthcare Services Individuals Barbara and James Zavadil Susan Dowler and James Burke Diana Bermudez Ken and Linda Felton Advanced Electrical Rick Pruden Constance and Graham Yost Robert and Beverly Lewis Response Envelope Eric Adams Barbara and Bernard Bernstein Technologies, Inc. Joseph G. Zucchero Michael Chai, M.D. Jeana Feolo Family Foundation Harriet and Philip Pumerantz Sandra Zaragoza-Kaneki Terry and James Bessant Rizio & Nelson Debbie and Robert Autrey Organizations Angela and Ismail Chang Sue and F. D. Fernandes SEI Investments ALPHA Fund Jeffrey Roche and Kenny Kaneki San Antonio Regional Hospital Mary Louise and Wes Boat Deborah and Scott Cheben Kathleen and Matthew Blackman Donita Van Horik and John Fielder T.E.L. Foundation American Business Bank Connie and Robert Scudder Advanced Office Organizations Shernoff, Bidart & Darras Ilene Bonilla Cheryl Clark John Blakey Evelyn M. Flake Tovey Shultz Construction, Inc. AYCO Charitable Foundation Cindy and Walter Sendor American Pan Andreasen Engineering, Inc. Surgical West, INC. Stephanie Bradhurst Keith Clark Jeff Board Pat and Robert Fleming Barney & Barney Daniel Skenderian M.D. Atlas Pacific Corporation BG Nurse Consultants LLC The Ted & Judi Snyder Family Cristine and Paul Brown, M.D. Mary and Roy Cossio Julian Bolagardi Flippen Bioness, Inc. Ann and Michael Tudor Augustyn Foundation Trust Steward Charitable Fund Siobhan and William Burke Boulevard Cadillac Martha Borunda-Newman California Community Autism Research Foundation Janet and Burke Dignam Laurie Flippen $5,000 - $24,999 Tri-Xecutex Corporation Organizations Christie Ann and Mark Cassell Browning Mazda Rebecca and Alyssa Bostrom Foundation Be Perfect SCI Foundation Syliva Mendoza and Virginia Fossum Tuchman Trust American Legion Post #755 Tracy and Joseph Crates Michael Driebe Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Robert Botello Individuals California Kidney Specialists Blue Shield of California Bryan Fox United Hospitalist, Inc./ (Charter Cove Cruisers) Catherine and Gary Cripe Karen and Lowell DuPont Canon Solutions America, Inc. Cesile Boyd Nita and Frank Alvarez Casa Colina Surgery Center, LLC BYN Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Larry Friend Inland Internists BeliMed Infection Control Care4You Connie Boyd Allison and Randy Blackman Cerner Corporation Serena and Peter Davis Bruce Eddy Jeff Fujimoto, D.P.T. University of California California Biological and Protein Carl E. Wynn Foundation Renee Dushane Charlotte Feder Cochlear Americas Rodger Brasier LaVerne and Daniel Fujimoto Juanita and John Bunkers, D.D.S. City Plumbing, Inc. Los Angeles – UCLA Corporation, Inc. Citrus Valley Medical Center - Karen and Barry Eichorn Michelle and Philip Feghali Crown Printers Jean Costanza and James Bravos Mark Fuller Xavier Castillo Claremont Imaging Associates University of La Verne Queen of the Valley Campus Care Meridian, LLC & Medical Group Rose Marie and James Erickson Louise Felix Edison International - Employee Lisa and Ross Lockwood Grasiela Garibaldi Laurie and Christopher US Bank Clearman's North Woods Inn Catalina Express Contributions Campaign Chalian, M.D.s Coloplast Claire and John Fitz Sara and James Floyd A. Maureen Brians Lee Garver Vanguard Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc. of Covina Claremont Toyota Fairplex Jill and William Dwyre Community Justice Foundation Myra Fornos Kathy and Gerard Galipeau Diana Brieva Sean Gateley Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. Control Works, Inc. CompuGroup Medical North Foothill Transit Kerry Gott, M.D. Couts Heating & Cooling, Inc. K. Rose and Jose Fuentes, Ph.D. America Lab Jeffrey Grant Judy Briggs Catherine and Rodney Gentry Davis Family Marital Trust GE Foundation Cindy Haaker Fittante & Son Scott Fullmer Corridor Recycling, Inc Sheila and Charles Groscost Susan and Nikolaus Brinkama Susan and David George Definiti Healthcare Management J & K Orthopedic Coralea Harbushka GKK Corporation Marta and Rob Griffin Eclectic Associates, Inc. Carol and Gregg Guenther Christine Brown Mary Geraci Dennis Reeves, Inc Joerns/RecoverCare, LLC Mildred and Sidney Jones Holliday Rock Company Robin Haaker-Durant Envirosight Jake Haaker Chas Browning Gloria and John Gerardi Experea Healthcare, LLC Keystone Plastics

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Mark Gil John Levi Lourdes and Emilio Perez Geneva Stewart Engelsma Dairy Ria and Josef Inkrott Toni and Todd LaLonde Thank you Casa Colina event sponsors! Doris and R.E. Godfrey Linda and Peter Lew, Jr. Ofelia Perez James Stillinger Estate Strategies, Inc. Elizabeth Janairo Regina and Richard Marchand Freda Godinez Rosalinda and Chris Leyva Sal Perez Richard Straight Fireworks Pizza, LLC Katheryn Jann Kathleen Traurig Casa Colina 36th Annual Ignacio Godinez Jill and Charles Lineberger Evelyn and John Perrine Jeanne and John Stratford Fortune Escrow, INC. Mary Lou Jensen Karen and Robert Urfer Anthony Gomez Cecilia and Charles Long Geraldine and R. Eugene Peterson Bunny Sutherland Fraternal Order of Eagles Barbara Johannsen William Wagoner Golf Invitational Casa Colina Golf Classic Aerie #2810 Barbara Greenfield Robert Ludlam Priscilla A. Picard Karli Lynn and Porter Tanner Dolores Jordan Amauri Rodrigez Supporting Padua Village Bill Haaker Memorial IE Pain Consulting INC. Frederick W. Griggs Chris LuJan Michael Pichugin Elizabeth A. Tanton Stephanie Kaplan and Mary L. Rodriguez Annell and Jerald Groene Loretta and Charles Luskin Mariana Pilario June Teitsworth IHOP Delta Pan, #6 Robert Villegas April 27, 2015 October 19, 2015 Norma and Rafael Groswirt Donna and George Lwin Steven Pines Cody Temple Kevin O. Lawrence M.D., Inc. Gisela Lakkees Jim Thomas Tara and Jeffery Everett Lois and William Gruber Thomas Maher Erik Pipins Kevin Terry Paper Recycling & Shredding Melanie and Michael Lane Hidden Villa Ranch American Business Bank Robin Haaker-Durant Anita Grutbo Patrick J. Mahoney Sandi Plotkin David Thomas Specialists, Inc. Ross Lesins The Robert and Beverly Lewis Edwards Brothers & Associates Haaker Equipment Company Ryan Gunderson Jacqueline and Paul Mahoney Jennyfer and Arthur Poduska Susan and Don Thomas Phonak Rosalinda and Chris Leyva Mildred S. Igawa Family Foundation Robert Gusman Ronald Malouf Denis Pollak Robert S. Thomas Pit Fire Pizza Lisa Ly Haaker Equipment Company Jim Leach John A. Haaker Nicole and Mark Malouff Ida and Jack Porter Peter Thorton Rehab Without Walls Jodi L. Martin Pacific Western Bank Denis Pollak Elvia Hagerty Linda and Keith Mangels Robert Potter Sheryl and Jeffrey Tidus The Reinking Family Trust Maria Mendia David Thomas Land Meets Sea James Hairston, Jr. Dennis Mari Phillip Powers Cathelyn L. Timple Sageview Advisory Sheila and Jay Mendon Patton Sales Corporation Paige Whelan Lucerne Hamer Barbra Martinez Kevin Prestesater Arleen Tolle Sales Media Lydea Millet Sports Camp PerTronix San Dimas Plastering, Inc. Marceline Hanawalt Manuel Martinez Donna and James Quinn Michael S. Tracey Rebecca Moore Tributes/Honors August 5-7, 2015 Bill Hanley Maritza Martinez Patrick Raahauge Tena and Harry Tucker Shore Restaurants Group LLC Patrick Munoz Robert A. Gough SEI Investments John Hanson Laura and Rene Martinez Joe Ragusa Howard Ulm Sons of the American Legion #755 Thanh Toby Nguyen Kathryn Gough Baker Foundation H R Textron Winston M. Offill Jack Harriman Catherine and Stephen Matson Arnulfo Ramirez Manuel Valencia Patty Roney special thanks to the Todd Memorial Chapel Eileen Ormston Rudolph & Daphne A Michael Harris Steve Matthews George Reardon, Jr. Irene Vallar Cheryl Clark following community partners Ryan Haslem Tracy Maury T. and R. Reese Chuy Vallejo Truist Employee Giving Program Lisa Oropeza-Villar Munzer Foundation Dianne Whiting Desiree Hawkins Margene Maxwell Peter B. Ridder Sailesh Varma Upland Woman's Club Susan and Rodney Peek who held fundraising events Womans Club Of Claremont Cheryl Clark Joe R. Hillberg Thomas McCandless Jason Riley Ann Vasile, M.D. Lourdes Peralta in support of Casa Colina’s Bricky and Larry Hirigoyen Julie and Douglas McCormack Isela Rivas Oskar Von Heydenreich Woodsmall Law Group Lourdes and Emilio Perez An Evening Xerxes GIFT-IN-KIND programs and services: Shann Hoffman McDowell, Judy and Frank Robertson William Wagoner Evelyn and John Perrine in Casablanca Jean and Walter Hollenstein C.L.U.,C.F.P. Edsson Rodriguez Nancy R. Waldman Mariana Pilario For a complete list of our Ericka Hong Melisa Mcelligatt Angela and Jose Rodriguez M.D. Kathleen and Jerry Waltezko SUSTAINING Jennyfer and Arthur Poduska Gift-in-Kind supporters, please Benefiting Casa’s Kids Third party sponsors: Sharon and Darrell McGehee MEMBERS OF Tawnie and Phil Putignano visit www.casacolina.org/ Mari Hooper Mary L. Rodriguez Robert S. 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Rugg Stephen Wenger Teresa and Victor Andres Georgia McManigal Kelli Richer the Foundation office at IBEW Local #47 Greg Huston Mary Ann Rush Paul Westerhoff Francine Aron Morrison Healthcare Brian McNerney Isela Rivas 909/596-7733, ext. 2222. Ria and Josef Inkrott Bob Russi Ron S. White Harriet and Frederick Aronow TelNet-RX Pappas Artisanal Virginia and James Nancy Roe Victor Irwin David M. Salaiz Roberta and Ronald White Mara Arredondo Meriwether, M.D. Emily Rosario, Ph.D. and SportClips LaVerne Bruce Jacobson Melissa Sanchez Dianne D. Whiting Judith and David Attaway Tovey Shultz Construction, Inc. L M. Miranda Nick Terry, DMA Eileen and Chester Jaeger Kathy San Martino Steve Whittington Maria Banuelos Upland Woman’s Club Inc. Maruska Moore Gina Ruiz Vanguard Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc. Elizabeth Janairo Arlene and David Roger Wilkinson Mary Lyn Barber Tim Moore Raquel Salas Uplanders Club Charitable Marian and Jack Jarvis Rachel Saucedo Jonathan Wilson Stephanie Bradhurst Williams, Beck & Forbes Nelson Morales Raquel Sanchez Carolyn and Lowell Jelden Leona Sawvell Shyy Wilson Rodger Brasier Organization (UCCO) Betty and Frank Morgan Cindy and Walter Sendor Caryl Jean and Charles Johnson Karen and Gale Scalzi Catherine Wolff Jessica and Chris Burchett Tim Morrison Neva and Ralph Smith Donna Johnson Victor Schell, M.D. Suzie Wong-Okamoto Michelle Chatigny Anne and J. Richard Delaine Soratorio Special thanks to Uplanders Club Charitable Larry Johnson Kimberly Schrepfer Mary A. Woodward Deborah and Scott Cheben Janice and Jon Mortenson Trevor Stegen Christine and Robert Johnson Debra M. Schultz Bruce Wright Kristin M. Clayton Organization (UCCO) in 2015 for its donation of $60,000 Mary Jane and Fritz Moser, M.D. William Stephens Margaret and Daniel Johnston Lonnie Sealander Kyle Wright Sandra Dahl Kay Murphy Richard Straight to benefit the Casa Colina Wounded Warrior Fund Kesley and Robert Johnston Edwin B. Shackeroff Mitchell E. Wright Charles Dean, III Constance Murray Susan Stroebel Felita Jones Tom Shadden Robert and Patricia Wilkes Manuel Delgadillo Candida Neal Michael Swager David Kane Lance Shafer Myron Yeager and James Smith Karen and Lowell DuPont Martha and Kenneth Neff Natasha Thomas Robert Kasner Jennifer Shakarian Marie Yeseta Patricia Eaton Esther Nishiyori Jessica Torres Avedis Kechichian Mary Margaret and Mike Shay Randy Zinck Sean Elmslie-Britt Jacqueline Norton Ana Christina Toste Kathryn and Charles Kelcher Rocky Shever C. B. Zink Laura Espinoza Jon Novack Paulo Toste John Kelleher Sr. Tyson Shih, M.D. Alan Zusman Lisa Ewan Robert Nunnally Priti Vaidya and Manish Patel Rochelle Kellner Desiree and Don Shipley Organizations Adriane and Jordan Garbayo Winston M. Offill Marylyn Valdez Mike Kennedy Jon Shipley Gumercinda Garcia Clarice and Robert Olive Allen Packaging Co. Rodolfo Vega Rainer Khidaschiefer Wison Shyu Janet and Richard Geary Anthony R. Orefice III Allied Refrigeration, Inc Jack Villalobos Steve Kiley Janie and Larry Sims Celina and David Gillette Eileen Ormston AT&T United Way Employee Dianne D. Whiting Carrie Knoll Hatem S. Sinnukrot Giving Campaign Susan and Harvey Giss Robert Ortiz Sondra and Gerald Kootman Dorothy Sjoberg The Beer Hunter Patrick Githens Debra and Kenneth Ouellette MEMORIALS Lauren and David Krake Claudia Skvor Bob Wright Industrial Daniela Gonzales Carol Owen Marion L. Kramer Cathy and Don Slaght Properties Inc. Alec Gores Stephen Alexander Raul Pallares Linda Krofchick Patricia Sloman Bracey Family Trust Swana Hafoka Shirley Aceves Diana Palumbo Alison and John Landherr Brad Smith Business Management Association Veronica and Jacob Hazen Cynthia Champe Ellen and Gerald Parker Sarah and Ray Lantz Mr. and Mrs. J. Snidecor Claremont Auto Care Rachel Hill Rey Chavez Wayne Parker Erin and Gary Lastinger Christina and Robert Solano Cohen Medical Center Mireya Holguin Ann Dodds Jean and David Patino Pictured from left to right: Felice L. Loverso, Ph.D., President Peggy and Arthur Leatherman Debbie and Chuck Sousamian Credit Union of Howard Hollander Alex Fajardo Donald M. Pattison Patricia and Mark Lee Jeff Southern Southern California Melissa Howard Annette Feith and CEO of Casa Colina; Lis Johnson, President of UCCO; Pat Penney-Fichtner Aurora and Eduardo Suzanne Spahr Deluxe Foods, LLC Hanh Huynh Robert Hoover Tamara Warner, Director of Philanthropy of UCCO; and Luanne and Steven Lelewer Juanita Perez Mike Stanko Dolce Cafe and Bakery Norman C. Jordan Thuy Huynh Lisa McKay, Casa Colina Community Development Liaison.

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Outpatient Center & Physician Clinics • Preliminary data has been completed for TLC’s Falls Diagnostic Imaging Center • New computerized audiometers at the Audiology Center Prevention Study, which is designed to better assess patients’ • New ultrasound equipment allow for updated pediatric tests for children from ages one risk for falls despite their unique needs and impairments. conducts faster and more to five as well as extended frequency audiometry for testing Results of the study will help staff more accurately develop efficient scans, provides up to 12,000 Hz, which is necessary for tinnitus evaluations strategies to minimize patient falls, with the constant focus of improved clinical information, in adults. keeping patients safer. and allows for more accurate • Patients with spinal cord injuries now • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training is in process with all results, especially in the case of technically difficult patients. have the opportunity to trial the new staff members, teaching them how to better and more safely • Planning is underway for the new operating suites in Casa ReWalk personal exoskeleton system. help patients in need while decreasing staff injuries. Colina Hospital’s Medical Surgical Wing with two new Casa Colina Hospital, Medical Surgical Wing – A customizable battery-operated • Two new, state-of-the-art wheelchair-accessible vans replaced “C-arm” medical imaging devices. A C-arm is based on X-ray Opening 2016 wearable robotic exoskeleton provides two older, less-capable transportation vehicles. technology and allows for highly intensified images. powered hip and knee motion to • Final construction is underway to open the new Casa Colina The Transitional Living Center helps individuals with neurological • Nuclear medicine services will be added in early 2016, which enable patients to stand, walk, turn, Hospital Medical Surgical Wing adjacent to the existing Acute traumas further their rehabilitation goals in a 42-bed, short-term will include the capabilities of diagnosing and detecting cancer climb and descend stairs. Casa Colina Rehabilitation Wing. The new facility is scheduled to open residential setting. As part of its goal to effectively promote clients’ stages throughout the body, evaluating coronary artery disease, patients who meet specific criteria are able to use the ReWalk in 2016. (See the complete story on page 17.) successful re-entry into family and community life, day treatment and and detecting liver and gallbladder disease. The whole body system during therapy in preparation for potentially obtaining home programs are also offered. Located in the Walter and Francine bone scan is also used in the evaluation of various bone- The 31-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility is designed to serve their own personal devices. Laband Building. related pathologies. individuals in need of acute medical and/or surgical care. • Additional gait assessment tools have been added, including The Casa Colina Diagnostic Imaging Center is a full-service facility an ankle foot orthosis that provides extra stability for patients Casa Colina at Apple Valley and and provides the community with timely, high-quality diagnostic Casa Colina Hospital, Acute Rehabilitation Wing needing assistance with walking. This helps the clinical staff to Casa Colina at Rancho Piño Verde imaging services. Located in the Kittell Building. • A successful Joint Commission Accreditation Survey was quickly and efficiently assess a patient’s brace needs. • The Apple Valley facility is looking forward to its next completed in March 2015, resulting in a 3-year accreditation • The “No Boundaries” program has been designed for patients expansion that Children’s Services Center for the hospital. The survey focuses on continuous operational with neurological injuries who want to continue making will include improvement in support of safe, high-quality care. functional gains and improve their health and wellness after • Children’s Services staff have been actively involved with local new apartments communities, providing First Responder Training to assist law • The Electronic Medical Records discharge from therapy. This structured program features adding 12 beds, a enforcement agencies, fire fighting agencies, hospital software launch was completed in guidance from a licensed therapist. swimming pool, and emergency rooms, and urgent care clinics with specialized June 2015, with all patient rooms now • A new Pulmonary Wellness program has been created to help an administration training on how to approach individuals with autism, sensory equipped with bedside computers patients learn skills to better manage chronic obstructive building. (See the deficits or other intellectual challenges. that allow the hospital staff quick and pulmonary disease. story on page 16.) convenient access to the complete • The “Teen Scene” and “Kids Crew” social skills groups The Outpatient Center serves individuals who have the potential to • The Apple Valley and Rancho Piño Verde facilities have added medical records of the patient. continue to grow, with a new teamwork, compromise and overcome or better manage physical injuries or illnesses by receiving additional staff, including nurses, clinical nurse case managers, conflict resolution-focused group • A new clinical study was completed and published in the specialized medical care and/or rehabilitation services. Located in the certified administrators and residential aides, in order to under development. Based on a Journal of NeuroRehabilitation that used admission outcomes to Dr. S. and Judith D. Tamkin Building. accommodate the nearly 100 percent client capacity this year. research project focusing on the predict discharge destination in stroke patients. Casa Colina • Board-certified physicians continue to offer medical clinics at use of Lego® building blocks as researchers found that by using this information at the time Transitional Living Center both the Apple Valley and Rancho Piño Verde facilities, with a tool to increase communication of admission, a discharge destination could be predicted with the Apple Valley program also offering Neuropsychology skills, this new “Lego Language significant specificity. Using this tool helps to guide clinicians • The Transitional Living Center (TLC) is participating in a new Clinics twice per month to meet the needs of its residents Group” is for individuals ages 7 in determining the best plan of care for patients at risk of not clinical study for Casa Colina’s spinal cord injury (SCI) with traumatic brain injuries. to 11 with social skills or expressive language deficits. returning to their previous residences. patients. The study, which is completed over a six-month period, explores how to help • Community integration remains a priority, with residents • Community Education Seminars have focused on transition • For hand/arm paralysis patients, the decrease secondary complications participating in education courses, community volunteer times for families, providing necessary tools for helping Bioness H200 electrical stimulation unit for SCI patients by implementing opportunities, restaurant dining, shopping, recreational children, adolescents and young adults move between school was upgraded to a wireless device, “patient navigation” after leaving the opportunities, and more. and work settings. allowing the freedom for more real-world rehabilitation setting. Patients are activities for rehabilitation patients. • The Apple Valley and Rancho Piño Verde programs both • The Specialized Team of Autism Related Therapies (START) assigned a “navigator” – a clinical continue to maintain their Home and Community Based program has evolved into a comprehensive treatment • The Acute Rehabilitation Wing’s social worker – as well as a team of Services (HCBS) Waiver Program status while also achieving program, providing in-home and Center-based early wheelchair-accessible exercise equipment medical professionals who work to excellent survey results from regulatory agencies. intervention that includes individualized occupational, was updated and now includes an “Uppertone” unassisted identify and address complications physical, and speech therapy services. muscle strengthening system for quadriplegics. that may prevent patients from Casa Colina at Apple Valley and Casa Colina at Rancho Piño Verde currently provide 76 long-term residential beds for adults with brain Children’s Services provides outpatient rehabilitation care to infants The 68-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility serves individuals successful re-entry into the home and community. injuries. Both programs focus upon a behavioral model that promotes and children with a wide range of physical and developmental who can benefit from an intensive program of three hours or more of • Research is underway for Casa Colina’s driving study, which adaptive, pro-social development allowing individuals to function at disabilities. It is highly regarded for its comprehensive program therapy daily, five days or more per week. is designed to identify the standards for patients to safely and their maximum levels of independence within the structured for children with autism. Located in the A. Gary Anderson successfully return to driving after rehabilitation. environment of the programs. Family Building. 22 ◆ casacolina.org casacolina.org ◆ 23 ◆ NEWS FROM OUR HOSPITAL AND CENTERS FOR HEALTHCARE CASA COLINA’S OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Adult Day Health Care Center Outdoor Adventures • The Adult Day Health Care Center continues to provide • Outdoor Adventures program offers three to four scheduled therapeutic activities to a wide range of individuals who are in trips per month, with approximately 90 percent of its need of a structured day setting. Licensed by the Department participants being past or current Casa Colina patients. New Net Revenue from Operations Operating Entities* of Public Health and certified by the Department of Aging, the trips have been added, including outings to the Palm Springs (Excluding Foundation) Financial Performance (Unaudited) program’s activities aerial tramway, Disneyland, adaptive paddle boarding, and include an individual adaptive rowing. Revenues 2015 2014 assessment; • The 2015 Land Meets Sea Sports Camp grew to nearly 100 $70m Gross patient and other services $95,633,000 $91,180,000 professional nursing registered participants and attracted vast community support $65m Other operating revenue 3,191,000 2,557,000 services; physical, with sponsorship Transfers from Foundation occupational and $60m participation, for uncompensated care speech therapies; press coverage, $55m and community benefits 2,185,000 1,420,000 therapeutic activities; and nearly 70 Total Revenues 101,009,000 95,157,000 social work services; registered $50m personal care; meals; nutritional counseling; and volunteers. The Deductions $45m transportation to and from the participant’s residence and 3-day camp Contractuals 29,747,000 28,537,000 Casa Colina. allows people $40m Bad debts 1,853,000 953,000 with disabilities The Adult Day Health Care Center provides a stimulating and $35m Total Deductions 31,600,000 29,490,000 supportive environment for adults with cognitive or physica l to safely impairments who cannot safely be left at home during the day when participate in activities that include water-skiing, jet-skiing, $30m Revenue Less Deductions 69,409,000 65,667,000 kayaking, hand cycling, and more. family members are not present. It is an alternative to institutional $25m Operating Expenses placement for adults with special needs. Located in the Iris and Outdoor Adventures serves adults and children with a broad range of Salaries and benefits 42,211,000 38,825,000 George Belding Building. $20m cognitive and physical disabilities who want to discover their abilities Other expenses 12,235,000 11,805,000 in a challenging outdoor recreational environment. $15m Total Operating Expenses 54,446,000 50,630,000 $10m Net Income from Operations 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Prior to Depreciation, Interest and Amortization $14,963,000 $15,037,000

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Balance Sheets (Unaudited/Consolidated) March 31, 2015 and 2014

Padua Village Homes Assets 2015 2014 • The residents of the Padua Village Homes continued to Current assets $26,686,000 $16,599,000 Azusa Center participate in various community activities, including the Investments 73,467,000 84,419,000 • The Azusa Center now offers Sportsmetrics™, an ACL injury Land Meets Sea Sports Camp, movies, theme parks, Assets limited as to use 17,864,000 17,841,000 prevention training program that is proven to decrease knee community events, and more. Property and equipment, net 88,973,000 69,892,000 ligament injuries in female athletes. • In July 2015, residents attended the opening ceremonies of Other assets 3,164,000 2,600,000 • A Certified Titleist Performance Instructor now works with the Special Olympics World games with tickets donated by patients to help reduce golf-related injuries and improve Bill and Jill Dwyre. Total Assets $210,154,000 $191,351,000 body mechanics. • For more than 30 years, residents continue to benefit from Liabilities and Net Assets • A Parkinson’s Disease Wellness Program has been introduced the highly successful annual Padua Village Golf Tournament. Current liabilities $16,219,000 $12,848,000 to help improve speech and maintain optimal levels of An art auction was also held at the Mosaic Art Gallery in Long-term debt fitness for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Participants Pomona to raise funds for Padua Village’s high-quality and other liabilities 38,761,000 33,752,000 receive instruction by physical therapists and speech residential program. Unrestricted and language pathologists. The three Padua Village Homes provide daily supervision to adults restricted net assets 155,174,000 144,751,000 The Azusa Center brings Casa Colina’s medically directed outpatient with developmental disabilities as well as opportunities for vocational, Total Liabilities and Net Assets $210,154,000 $191,351,000 rehabilitation services to residents of the Foothill communities. recreational, social, and health-promotion activities.

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