LLUMC Looks to Water to Help Healing Process

A water feature that could help enhance healing for patients will be built at Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, thanks to a local pond builder and a program sponsored by professional pond builders from across the country.

The PossAbilities program, based out of LLUMC East Campus, was recently chosen to receive the water feature under a program called Ponditat for Humanity, which is sponsored by the International Professional Pond Companies Association in Georgia.

The Pond Digger, a local business, will design and install the water feature between the Zapara pavilion and the ambulatory services building on East Campus. The pond, valued at over $10,000, will be built in the next few weeks and expected to be unveiled in early November.

“PossAbilities is grateful to have been chosen to receive a professionally installed water feature through the Ponditat for Humanity organization. This water feature will help to enhance the healing environment for our members as the soothing sound of running water helps to create a natural environment conducive to healing and wellbeing,” said Pedro R. Payne, Manager of PossAbilities.

Eric Triplett, owner of The Pond Digger, supported the selection of PossAbilities and East Campus to receive the pond because of the way the program incorporates water features to create a healing environment for patients.

“Building this water feature for PossAbilities with the IPPCA is huge for us here at The Pond Digger. We love the goals and mission statements from both these organizations and it helps us with our mission of Touching People’s Lives with Water. I’ll be working with some of the best water feature contractors from across the nation for a great cause! Now, that’s a win-win for everyone involved,” Mr. Triplett said.

Congratulations to the organizers and supporters for raising $147,071 at the 10th annual K-Froggers for Kids Radiothon, presented by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

Proceeds from the radiothon, which took place on Oct. 4 and 5 at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, will benefit the pediatric hematology/oncology unit at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

Say hello to two new physicians at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery welcomed adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeon, Dr. David L. Holland.

Dr. Holland attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He then completed internship training at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles followed by general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Holland has been a practicing adult cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with 30 years of private practice experience and has worked at several locations around the United States, including North Dakota, California and our sister institutions of White Memorial Hospital and St. Helena Hospital.

Prior to joining Loma Linda, Dr. Holland practiced in Las Vegas with the Cardiovascular Associates group. Clinical areas of interest include: adult acquired heart disease coronary bypass, valvular heart disease, and thoracic aneurysms. Dr. Holland will head up the cardiac surgery program at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta. His years of experience will be an asset in his new role serving the community and providing surgical expertise in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Although Dr. Holland’s primary clinical activities will be at Murrieta, he will also maintain privileges at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The Department of Ophthalmology—Comprehensive and Neuro-Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome Dr. Terry Wood.

Prior to entering medical training, Dr. Terry Wood pursued a variety of interests, including international travel and teaching. He also served overseas as an Air Force Officer. His undergraduate training at the University of Washington included degrees in English Literature and Microbiology. He attended medical school at Wake Forest University. Internship was conducted at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. His ophthalmology residency and neuro-­‐ophthalmology fellowship training were also conducted in Portland at Oregon Health and Science University.

He enjoys the teaching and research elements of academic medicine, and pursued these for several years at the University of Vermont. His professional interests include all elements of neuro-ophthalmology, and he has remained active in the practice of comprehensive ophthalmology and is a board certified ophthalmologist. He is an instrument‐rated private pilot and has trained and practiced as an FAA certified Aviation Medical Examiner.