Winter 2006

	It's nothing new... Steven J. Packer, M.D., President/CEO
	Making changes for a better life One family’s journey through substance abuse
	Letter of resignation To whom this may concern:
	Stress in the age of consumption Why feeling well is better than feeling good
	In the mood Mood management tools for life
	What do we do now? Clint Eastwood Youth Program offers new drug screening test for teens
	Dr. David Katz to speak at annual meeting "Dr. David L. Katz loves to cook..."
	Noah Shumpert Community Hospital’s Employee of the Year
	Web site Super-sized and simplified
	Pavilions Open House A photo tour of our newest facility
	A helping hand Community resource list
	Just breathe "He said I was inflexible..."

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VISION STATEMENT

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula will be the healthcare organization in our region most concerned for those we serve, most chosen for the quality and value of our service, and most respected for the integrity, competency, and commitment of our employees, medical staff, and volunteers.

MISSION STATEMENT

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is dedicated to identifying and meeting the changing healthcare needs of the people of the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality services at a competitive cost and within a safe environment. We provide educational and public service programs to enhance the health of our community and the competence of those who provide the service. We care for all who come through our doors, regardless of ability to pay, to the fullest extent allowed by law and available resources.

Winter 2006

Magazine staff

Mary Barker
Editor
Robin Beckman-Jones
Art Director/Designer

Writer

Lisa Crawford Watson

Photographers

Rick Pharaoh
Randy Tunnell
Gregg Wutke

Pulse Magazine is published three times a year by the Communication and Marketing Department of Community Hospital. We’d love to hear your comments. Mail to: Editor, Pulse Magazine, P.O. Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942, or e-mail to: pulse@chomp.org. To receive a free issue or (if you live in Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito County) a free subscription to Pulse, call 625-4506 (please specify your choice). Visit Community Hospital’s web site at www.chomp.org for information on health and wellness, classes, support groups, events, volunteering, career opportunities, and more.