Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Summer 2018

StRoseHospitals.org  3 “Having worked at St. Rose Dominican for nearly 20 years, I’ve seen many exciting changes take place: the building of the Siena and San Martín Campuses, the addition of Community Outreach Centers and medical clinics, and the opening of four new neighborhood hospitals. St. Rose is not-for-profit, so none of this would be possible without the donations from both the public and its employees. I’m proud to donate to the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation each year because I know I’m helping bring much-needed services to the members of our community.” —Tammy Kline, Internal Communications Manager Why I give… To give to the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation, visit SupportStRose.org or call 702.616.5758 . The Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization as provided under section 509(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with state and federal regulations. Tammy Kline Blood pressure and heart rate drop. The risk of heart attack decreases. Lungs are working better. Sources: American Cancer Society; American Lung Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention After 20 min. After 12 hours After 2 weeks– 3 months After 1 year After 2 years After 5 years After 10 years After 15 years The balance of carbon monoxide and oxygen in the bloodstream returns to normal. Excess risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker. Risk of stroke can fall to about the same level as a nonsmoker. The risk of heart disease is similar to that of a nonsmoker. The risk of dying from lung cancer declines to about 50% of that of a current smoker. Risk of stroke goes down. WHEN YOU GIVE UP SMOKING Enjoy the perks! Ready to go smoke free? We can help. See page 13.