Overlake Bandage Ball Gala Raises nearly $1 million

Overlake Medical Center’s 2014 Bandage Ball gala and auction held on March 29 at the Bellevue Hyatt’s Grand Ballroom raised nearly $1 million to help fund a new, $15 million comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer center.

“This year’s Bandage Ball was hugely successful and exceeded our expectations,” said Molly Stearns, Overlake’s vice president of fund development and executive director of the foundation & auxiliaries. “We are eternally grateful for the continuing support of this generous community and are committed to ensuring our patients receive the best possible care here at Overlake.”

Nearly 1,000 people attended the event to raise funds for the new cancer center that will reconfigure cancer outpatient services for more seamless coordinated care, and expand integrative and supportive services for patients and their families.

The new center is part of Overlake’s ongoing efforts to enhance patient-centered care and increase the hospital’s capacity to meet the growing needs of the Eastside community.

Overlake Hospital to lease space in medical pavilion

MAY 17, 2013 · UPDATED 7:56 AM 

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Overlake Hospital will occupy floors 5 and 6 of the medical pavilion.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center has signed a lease for two floors of Overlake Medical Pavilion, a specialty medical office building located on the Hospital’s campus along 116th Street Northeast.

Approximately 200 hospital staff members will occupy floors five and six of the 190,000 square foot building. The Physician Specialty Clinic, human resources and marketing departments, the Overlake Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliaries, Overlake Medical Clinics support services and the Hospital’s financial planning, patient financial services and accounting departments will occupy the two floors.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is the third building tenant. The Physician Specialty Clinic will move into the space in October. The other departments will move in throughout September. Currently, Proliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Center for Prosthetics Orthotics occupy floor seven.

“We are thrilled Overlake Hospital Medical Center chose our facility to consolidate some of its outlying operations and expand its flagship location,” said Amy Poley, vice president of real estate investments for Healthcare Realty. “The hospital is a great addition to the team of premier medical providers we have here at Overlake Medical Pavilion.”

“Overlake Medical Pavilion is a natural fit for our staff,” said Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Vice President of Professional Services, Sam Baxter. “We are able to relocate off-campus staff to the hospital campus to further unify our team and provide our patients with accessible care.”

Overlake Medical Pavilion is a Class A, nine-story, medical office building that is currently 35 percent leased.

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Overlake Hospital leases 50K SF in Bellevue medical office building

May 13, 2013, 2:33pm PDT

Staff Writer-  Marc Stiles, Puget Sound Business Journal

Amos Morgan Photography

Overlake Hospital leased more than a quarter of a new medical office building in Bellevue, the building developer announced Monday.

The hospital is renting 50,000 square feet of the medical office building's
190,000 square feet. The building opened in 2011.Healthcare Realty
announced Monday that Overlake Hospital Medical Center has signed
a lease for two floors in the new Overlake Medical Pavilion in Bellevue.

Healthcare Realty said the lease with the hospital is for 12 years but
declined to give the rental rate.

Approximately 200 hospital staff members will occupy the fifth and sixth floors
of the nine-story building that is 35 percent leased.

Amy Poley, a vice president with Healthcare Realty, the developer of the
building, said that Overlake Hospital is leasing the space to expand as
well as consolidate some outlying operations.

The hospital is the third tenant in the building, which is Healthcare Realty’s first
development project on the West Coast.

Healthcare Realty, a Nashville-based real estate investment trust, developed
the building under a long-term ground lease with Overlake Hospital.

Komo 4 Coverage: 6,000 Miles for Medical Care at Overlake Hostpital

Man travels 6,000 miles for procedure at Overlake

By KEEGAN PROSSER
Bellevue Reporter Staff Writer
MAY 1, 2013 · UPDATED 1:23 PM 

KEEGAN PROSSER, BELLEVUE REPORTER

Maria Escalona laughs with her husband, Eduardo Engler, after he underwent his second atrial fibrillation ablation surgery at Overlake Medical Center on Friday, April 26.

The cardiology department at Overlake Medical Center has long been recognized as one of the most prolific in the country, but this month, the team stepped into the international arena, when patient Eduardo Engler traveled more than 6,000 miles from his home in Osorno, Chile, in order to undergo a procedure called atrial fibrillation ablation.

The procedure, the second of which Engler has received from Overlake's Dr. Rodrigues, took place on Friday, April 26.

Engler underwent his first atrial fibrillation ablation procedure in 2005, after several attempts to cure his irregular heartbeat using medication failed. Engler was connected with Dr. Rodrigues through his own research, as well as through a suggestion by his wife's family, who were living on the Eastside at the time.

Dr. Rodrigues said arrhythmias like Engler's can be caused by a number of things: coronary artery disease, Electrolyte imbalance and changes in your heart muscle or injury from heart attack, among them. While some people feel no symptoms, others, like Engler, may feel fatigue, lightheadedness/dizziness and changes in mood.

Although Engler's heart responded well to the first surgery - and he was able to return to work on his ranch, as well as fly helicopters - Engler started experiencing a recurrence of symptoms earlier this year. Not interested in relying on medication, he sought Dr. Rodrigues' help once again.

Dr. Rodrigues said 10-15 percent of patients who undergo this procedure may require a second operation. And though Engler's recurrences weren't severe, it was something they wanted to be proactive about.

"It wasn't really bad, but he doesn't tolerate medications," Dr. Rodrigues said.

Due to the significant advancements in the last eight years, as well as an increase in experience, he feels confident this procedure will provide a complete cure for Engler's condition.

Dr. Rodrigues said it's important to note he doesn't do these surgeries on his own. In fact, he's been working with a team of surgeons since 2001, when he and Dr. J. Alan Heywood felt advances in technology made the surgery more accessible to achieve. They've since completed more than 1,000 atrial fibrillation ablation procedures at Overlake.

"When Eduardo gets into a helicopter - the way he knows when to take off and land safely is because he is supported by an excellent crew…and that's no less true of what I do," Dr. Rodrigues said. "I couldn't do what I do if I wasn't as well supported as I am."

Friday's surgery seemed to be a big success, as Engler was already showing signs of feeling better.

"It's a new life for me," Engler said.

In addition to continuing his duties at the Arhythmia Center at Overlake, Dr. Rodrigues will also begin seeing patients at Overlake's Kirkland Clinic starting May 8.

Contact Bellevue Reporter Staff Writer Keegan Prosser at kprosser@bellevuereporter.com or 425-453-4602.

Flu Vaccinations at Overlake Medical Center's Redmond Clinic

With the influenza epidemic on the rise, Dr. Kriseman of Overlake Medical Center assures that the vaccination is still available, and it's not too late to get it! Here is some of the latest coverage on the flu, including the story from KIRO News and KOMO News.

 

Overlake Specialty School on Northwest Focus

Overlake Specialty School is a unique program coordinated with school districts, community service providers, families and others to meet the special needs of students in grades one through 12. The mission of Overlake Specialty School is to promote students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth in order to help them attain the learning abilities and behaviors necessary for success in the classroom.

This week's episode of Northwest Focus features Overlake Specialty School and originally aired on July 12 on IonTV, but can be seen here, as well.




For more information on Overlake's Specialty School, visit their website.

Overlake to host 2012 Active Senior Fair on Saturday

Overlake Hospital Medical Center will host its annual Active Senior Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westminster Chapel, 13646 NE 24th Street, Bellevue. Fair highlights include:

Entertainment

• Fashion show by Coldwater Creek of Bellevue Square highlighting the 2012 Spring Collection, 10:15 a.m.
• Steve the Pretty Good, comedy and magic, 11:30 a.m.
• Spring 2012 by Wrinkles of Washington, a song and dance musical revue, 12:45 p.m.
• Drama in the Garden: New Plants and New Ideas by Marianne Binetti, Pacific Northwest horticulture expert, 2 p.m.

Lecture presentations

• Keeping Your Mind Fit as you Age by Hank Williams, MD, 10:15 a.m.
• Sleep Issues with Seniors by Scott Bonvallet, MD, 11:15 a.m.
• Better Vision: Technology Advances & Nutritional Insights by Michael Gilbert, MD, 12:15 p.m.
• Keeping the Heart Beat Regular by Robert Binford, MD, 1:15 p.m.
• Painful Knees and Hips by James Bruckner, MD, 2:15 p.m.

Exhibitors and Demonstrations

View demonstrations and visit more than 60 exhibitors who serve the active senior community.

Free Health Screenings

Important health screenings conducted by Overlake healthcare professionals including balance, blood pressure, bone density, cholesterol and glucose (no fasting required), foot, hearing, stroke risk assessment, vision and more.

No reservations required and no entrance fee. Free parking available. For more information visit www.overlakehospital.org/activeseniorfair.

It should be a great event, come check it out!

Overlake Continues Expanding Clinic Network

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is continuing to grow its network of primary care medical clinics on the Eastside with the acquisition of Issaquah Medical group, now named Overlake Medical Clinics Gilman. As part of the acquisition, Overlake has added two primary physicians and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to its staff. The new clinic is located at 450 NW Gilman Blvd., Suite 201 in Issaquah.

"One of our main goals at Overlake is to provide our patients with the most convenient and cost effective medical care possible," said Craig Hendrickson, Overlake's CEO. "The addition of Overlake Medical Clinics Gilman to our network means that we now have seven medical clinics throughout the Eastside, with two more opening in Redmond in 2012, offering the community unparalleled access to state-of-the-art healthcare."

The primary focus of the network of Overlake Medical Clinics is to promote health and wellness. Over the past two years, Overlake has focused on adding new primary care clinics and expanding its physician network to better serve patients in convenient locations close to where they live and work. The staff at each location works with patients to design care plans tailored to unique needs that are based on the latest, proven medical practices. Each clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is designed to provide patients with a comfortable, healing environment with short wait times and same day appointments.

Joining the Overlake staff in Issaquah will be Elizabeth Lehmann-Taylor, MD, John Henn, DO, and Keya Chisholm, ARNP.

Dr. Elizabeth Lehmann-Taylor

Dr. John Henn


Keya Chisholm, ARNP

Overlake operates six other primary care clinics throughout the Eastside, including one on the hospital campus. Two more openings are planned for Redmond in January of 2012, including an adult family medicine clinic at Redmond Town Center and an Urgent Care Clinic on Redmond Way. Those will take the Overlake Medical Clinics network to nine altogether.

Overlake Hospital Auxiliary and Henredon & Schoener Pair Up for Perfect Settings

Overlake Hospital Auxiliary is teaming up with Henredon & Schoener for the Perfect Settings fundraiser, to help raise money for the Cancer Center at Overlake Hospital. The event runs from November 3 to 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day at the Henredon & Schoener furniture store at Lincoln Square in Bellevue, Wash.

Decorated dining tables will be on display and the public is invited to stop by, look at the exhibits and buy a raffle ticket to be entered to win all of the decor items from the table of their choice. The tabletop designs may include china, silver, crystal, serving platters, floral arrangements and other accessories.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during store hours and are priced at $20 each. Overlake Hospital Auxiliary members will handle all ticket sales in the store. In addition, there is an exclusive cocktail pary on Saturday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Henredon & Schoener. Tickets for the cocktail party are available to the general public and are $100 each.

For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, please contact Muffie Signalness at 425-688-5529 or auxiliaries@overlakehospital.org.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center hand surgeon gives young man and family hope

Daniel Coffey is a severely disabled quadriplegic who recently had a life changing surgery performed by Overlake Hospital Medical Center hand surgeon Dr. Thomas Trumble. Dan suffers from a condition that causes his hands to be tightly clenched at all times, making the skin on his thumb rub away, putting him at constant risk of infection. Several orthopedic surgeons near his home in North Idaho told him and his family that amputation of the thumb was the only solution. However, Overlakes Dr. Trumble, told Dan's father that he could improve his condition without ampuation. They had the surgery performed, and on June 16 the family was back in town to have the stitches removed and see the surgery results first hand.

The surgery lengthened the tendons in Dan's hand and depending on how his brain continues to recover he could potentially regain some movement in his hand. This is a testament to the strength of one young man and another example of the life changing work by the specialists at Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

Check out KOMO News' coverage of the story.

Overlake featured in Puget Sound Business Journal

The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) recently featured Overlake Hospital Medical Center in an article about "culinary surprises" in the Puget Sound.


The PSBJ recognized Overlake for its "seasons dining" in-room service, in which they give their patients "the best," according to Chris Linaman, executive chef.

To read the full story, click here.

Hundreds Turnout for Overlake Medical Center Issaquah's Open House

Last Thursday, Overlake Hospital Medical Center hosted an open house celebration for its new Medical Center Issaquah.

More than 1,000 people came out for the event, which was a huge success. Members of the community took tours of the new facility, ate free hotdogs and cake and participated in a variety of fun, sports-themed activities. Guests also had the chance to meet former Seattle Mariner and former New York Yankee All-Star pitcher Jeff Nelson.

The new Overlake Medical Center Issaquah will house an Urgent Care Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, Breast Screening Center, Women's Clinic, as well as primary care offices and a classroom for community education.

Here's the coverage of the event from Q13 FOX:



Check out another great story written by a community member who attended the event here.