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National ‘Blue Night Out: Planet’ Meet your Bringing neighbors, down the prevent house with crime Blue House Page 17 Page 20 Page 12 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com July 25, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 30 Photo courtesy of Kilohana Outrigger Canoe Club ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY VICTOR CARVELLAS For millennia, the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean drew explor- ers from Asia and the Malay Ar- chipelago. With only stars and tides to guide them, ancient South Pacific people made myr- iad islands their home, and wher- continued on page 14 ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY ROBBIE FINLEY For 30 years, the San Fran- cisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) has defended the natu- ral beauty of the Bay Area from pollution and other hazards that threaten its wondrous ecosystem. Their mission is to educate, con- serve, and preserve in a world with never-ending threats to the environment. Continued on page 18 Environmental Education Center, Alviso. Photo courtesy of Rachel Tertes, USFWS. The near-threatened Ridgway’s rail. Photo courtesy of Rachel Tertes, USFWS. INDEX Classified. 25 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 34 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 36 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 10 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 30 Subscribe . 37 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE July 25, 2017 Are you experiencing stiffness protocol to help reduce pain surgeon and chief of staff, as well or swelling in your knees, having and swelling: rest, ice, as serving on the Hospital board, trouble climbing stairs—or even compression and elevation,” carried on his father’s legacy by walking? If persistent knee pain Dr. Sah advises. “You can also pioneering a cutting-edge “Rapid limits your daily activities, it may take over-the-counter medica- Recovery” program for minimally be time to consult a specialist. tions such as Advil or Tylenol, invasive knee replacement You can learn about common if you don’t have contraindica- surgery—for both partial and causes, symptoms and treatment tions,” he adds. If the pain total knee replacements. The options for knee pain at a free continues and interferes with program began 2 ½ years ago seminar sponsored by your daily activities beyond a and emphasizes a standard of Washington Hospital Healthcare couple of months, however, it care that helps improve pain System on Friday, September 15. may be time to see a specialist management and gets patients for evaluation. home the same day as surgery, or Alexander Sah, MD, a within 24 hours, whether they’ve board-certified orthopedic Common causes of knee pain include strains, sprains, minor had a partial or total knee surgeon who serves as medical replacement. “With this program, director of Outpatient Joint injuries, cartilage breakdown, meniscus tears, or even gout. patients walk sooner, experience Replacement Program of the better pain management and a Washington Outpatient Surgery Prior surgeries and injuries may also contribute to knee pain later. quicker recovery, in the comfort Center and as co-director of the of their own homes,” he says. Institute for Joint Restoration Fortunately, there is a wide Orthopedic surgeon, Alexander Sah, MD, born at Washington Hospital, serves the These techniques allow a much community where he grew up. and Research at Washington array of treatment options for faster recovery than traditional Hospital, will share information knee pain, depending upon the knee replacement surgery. implants that closely match the back to the community where he about knee pain and potential underlying cause. Your doctor patient’s knee shape—as well as was born and raised. “My goal is At the seminar, Dr. Sah will treatments, including medica- may prescribe one of these identifying the newest materials to continue to provide the explain the difference between tions, injections, and partial treatments before you seek and other treatment protocols. same kind of personal and and total knee replacements. surgical options. These could partial and total knee Named “Best Orthopedic attentive care my dad did, and to The seminar will be held from include medications to relieve replacements, and when they Surgeon” from 2012 to 2017 by constantly strive to provide the 3 to 5 p.m. in the Conrad E. swelling and inflammation; are indicated. “The type of the Fremont Argus Reader’s most advanced treatment options Anderson, MD, Auditorium in physical therapy to strengthen component used depends on the Choice Awards, Dr. Sah actively for my patients,” he says. the Washington West building the muscles around your knee; knee’s wear pattern, the specific presents his research and speaks To reserve your spot, go online next to Washington Hospital injections of corticosteroids or symptoms and the patient’s as faculty at national conferences to www.whhs.com, Events page, in Fremont. lubricants; or knee bracing. normal activity level,” he notes. Dr. Sah draws on the latest to continually advance techniques or call (800) 963-7070. “The first thing you should Dr. Sah, who was born at research to employ new aimed at improving the patient do when you initially experience Washington Hospital where his techniques for creating experience. He especially enjoys knee pain is follow the RICE father was a head and neck personalized fitted knee relating to his patients and giving InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 7/25/17 7/26/17 7/27/17 7/28/17 7/29/17 7/30/17 7/31/17 12:00 PM Heart Health: What Latest Treatments for 12:00 AM Federal Health You Need to Know Your Concerns Cerebral Aneurysms Vertigo & Dizziness: Deep Venous Policy Outlookh InHealth: Sun Deep Venous Thrombosis What You Need 12:30 PM Thrombosis 12:30 AM Disorders Protection to Know Palliative Care Series: Urinary Incontinence Palliative Care in Women: What You 1:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Need to Know Inside Washington 1:00 AM Demystified Insulin: Everything You Don't Let Hip Pain Hospital: Implementing the Lean Management System Want to Know Run You Down Deep Venous Deep Venous 1:30 PM Diabetes Matters: Thrombosis Thrombosis Family Caregiver Series: 1:30 AM Surgical Treatment of Sugar Substitutes - Advance Health Care Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sweet or Sour? Planning & POLST 2:00 PM Diabetes Matters: 2:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Palliative Care Series: Diabetes & Polycystic Mindless vs How Can This Learn More About Ovarian Syndrome Mindful Eating Help Me? 2:30 PM Kidney Disease 2:30 AM Voices InHealth: Sports Medicine Program: Washington Medicine Safety for Washington Think Running is a Pain? It Township Health Children Township Health Doesn't Have to Be Washington 3:00 PM Care District Board Township Health 3:00 AM Care District Board Meeting Meeting Low Back Pain Care District Board Sports Medicine Preventive Health July 12, 2017 July 12, 2017 Pain When You Walk? Meeting 3:30 PM Program: Nutrition & Care Screening for It Could Be PVD July 12, 2017 3:30 AM Athletic Performance Adults Learn If You Are at 4:00 PM Risk for Liver Diseas 4:00 AM Eating for Heart Health by Reducing Sodium Shingles 4:30 PM Diabetes Matters: Voices InHealth: New 4:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Alzheimer's Disease The Patient's Playbook Diabetes & Polycystic When You Care Surgical Options for Community Forum: Ovarian Syndrome Too Much Breast Cancer Treatment 5:00 PM Community Based Getting to the 5:00 AM Voices InHealth: Cognitive Senior Supportive No-Mistake Zone Medicine Safety for Assessment As You Age Services Nerve Compression Children Dietary Treatment to 5:30 PM Disorders of the Arm Treat Celiac Disease Learn the Latest Get Back On Your Feet: Sports Medicine 5:30 AM Crohn's & Colitis Treatment Options New Treatment Options for Program: Why Does for GERD Ankle Conditions My Shoulder Hurt? 6:00 PM 6:00 AM Prostate Cancer: What Diabetes Matters: Sports Medicine Program: You Need to Know Type 1.5 Diabetes Why Does My Mindful Healing Shoulder Hurt? 6:30 PM Menopause: A Mind- Body Approach Family Caregiver Diabetes Matters: 6:30 AM Series: Coping as a The History of Turning 65? Get To Caregiver Washington Washington Diabetes 7:00 PM Know Medicare 7:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Township Health Township Health Gastroparesis Care District Board Care District Board Family Caregiver Superbugs: Are We Meeting Meeting Series: Panel 7:30 PM Winning the Germ Understanding Mental July 12, 2017 July 12, 2017 Discussion 7:30 AM The Weigh to Success War? Health Disorders 8:00 PM Raising Awareness 8:00 AM About Stroke Hip Pain in the Young 8:30 PM and Middle-Aged 11th Annual Women's Family Caregiver Series: Recognizing Family Caregiver Series: 8:30 AM Washington Adult the Need to Transition to a Tips for Navigating the Township Health Washington Health Conference: Skilled Nursing Facility Health Care System Care District Board Township Health Heart Health Nutrition 9:00 PM Care District Board 9:00 AM Meeting Colon Cancer: July 12, 2017 Meeting Prevention & Treatment Kidney Transplants July 12, 2017 The Real Impact of Arthritis: Do I Have 9:30 PM Hearing Loss & the One of 100 Types? Do You Suffer 9:30 AM Latest Options for From Anxiety or Treatment Your Concerns Depression? 10:00 PM InHealth: Senior Scam 10:00 AM Skin Health: Skin Minimally