Program areas at GAMC
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, dba Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL), provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay.Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of Glendale Adventist Medical Center, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services.Adventist Healths vision is to enhance the health of the communities where we live and serve by engaging our communities and our patients in a new definition of and partnership for personal community health. In keeping with this commitment to serve all members of the community, the following coverage will be considered when individuals who need health care cannot afford to pay: Free care and/or subsidized care Care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost Health/wellness activities and community education programsNot only does Glendale Adventist Medical Center provide low-cost care to individuals covered by government programs, and those unable to afford healthcare, it also helps patients find and access private and governmental resources for healthcare benefits.AHGL recognizes below-cost reimbursement as charity and uncompensated care in meeting its mission to the entire community. The unreimbursed cost of providing care to these patients in 2023 was $ 44,828,941.The following Inpatient services were provided to all our patients:1,466 babies delivered3,209 surgeries performed98,807 patient days The following Outpatient services were provided to all our patients:55,020 emergency department visits3,836 outpatient surgeries performed107,965 outpatient visits 139,434 clinic visitsAHGL recognizes it has an obligation to provide human services above and beyond its role as a healing facility. Schedule H provides more details on the tangible ways in which the organization is fulfilling its mission. The total unreimbursed cost of these community benefits in 2023 was $ 28,820,634.Adventist Healths mission statement of living Gods love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope is coupled with a vision to transform the health experience of our communities through collaborative programs, community investments and community outreach. We are inspired by the healing ministry, as represented by the life of Jesus Christ, and believe we are called to live out our mission intentionally in the communities we serve. In the small towns, suburbs, and inner cities we serve, we continue our journey to provide quality healthcare until every person made in Gods image has experienced the best health today, hope for tomorrow, and Gods love that endures forever.Let us share a story that show one example of how we care for our community:My family history with breast cancer is long, Vanessa said. My aunts and sister have all had it. So, when I first felt a lump, I was scared.Adding to Vanessas fear was the fact that she was also 24 weeks pregnant. So, the first step in her journey to being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive and deadly form of the disease that requires chemotherapy, was a trip to her OB/GYN to determine the implications for her baby.Because Vanessa was pregnant, the first breast surgeon she visited for treatment would not take her case. He mentioned that he felt it was too risky, Vanessa explained. So, he referred me to another surgeon and then a third surgeon, and thats how I found my way to Dr. Holmes.Dennis Holmes, MD, world-renowned breast surgeon and medical director of the Breast Program at Adventist Health Glendale, was immediately struck by the emotion of the situation. This is a young lady with a potentially deadly breast cancer diagnosis who is trying to have a child, he said. There was this urgency to do something. Before I met Vanessa, it didnt seem like things were happening at an appropriate pace, which was concerning to me for a cancer that is likely to grow and spread if not treated early and effectively. The complexity of her situation bolstered our commitment to work with her.In addition to being pregnant, Vanessa was also found to carry the BRCA mutation, which increased her risk of cancer in both breasts. To receive the treatment she needed, Vanessa was faced with a terrible decision. Knowing that I might have to end the pregnancy way sooner was the scariest thing for me, she said. I just wanted my baby to be okay.Fortunately, Dr. Holmes, along with a team of experts who are knowledgeable in the coordination and management of pregnancy and cancer treatment, laid out a plan for the early but safe birth of Vanessas baby, along with rapid initiation of chemotherapy for her cancer. Baby Raven was born at 33 weeks and, although she had a rough start, she is now healthy and thriving. Vanessas treatment began two weeks later.I started chemotherapy first, and then I had surgery with Dr. Holmes at Adventist Health Glendale, she said. It was hard knowing that I had to have my breasts removed at this age [because of the BRCA mutation], but I could see that everyone was doing everything they could to make me comfortable. And I think its really important for us to know that at that moment, youre going to be safe and comfortable and its going to be okay.Breast cancer treatment is not an easy thing to go through, added Dr. Holmes. Especially for a young woman who is pregnant. Its important to remind women like Vanessa that getting through pregnancy and having a healthy baby are not the only goals theres a life to live after that, for both mom and baby.Today, Vanessa feels stronger after breast cancer treatment and enjoys life with Raven, now 11 months old, seven-year-old son Alexis and husband Juan. If I can get through this, I can get through anything, she said.Compassionate, high-quality patient care; life-saving and life-preserving medical and surgical services; advanced treatments in a community-based hospital; essential emergency services-these are the reasons we are in our community.Websites for our community benefit information: httpswwwadventisthealthorgaboutus...