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Santa Rosa Valley Resident named Assembly District 44 Woman of the Year SACRAMENTO – Every year, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus sponsors the annual “Woman of the Year” celebration as part of Women’s History Month. This year, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) named Santa Rosa Valley resident, Rosemary Allsion, as her 2020 Woman of the Year. “It is a great joy to honor powerful women that are pillars of our community every year,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. “Rosemary’s life-long dedication to bringing people together for the greater good has made her an incredible leader in our community. Known for her philanthropy and her business acumen, year after year she has worked to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, Y.M.C.A. and For The Troops; that’s why I’m proud to honor her as the 2020 Woman of the Year.” Rosemary serves as an elected member of the Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council, which has overseen the development of a local equestrian and hiking park, supported the installation of traffic lights and provided emergency housing for animals during wildfires. Long known for her interest in public safety, she has also helped to establish the Santa Rosa Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) that links the community with information on fire updates, mountain lion sightings, and local crimes. She currently serves on the Board of For The Troops, a nonprofit that ships 2,000 “We Care” packages to deployed servicemembers each month. For the last three years, she has also chaired the annual gala at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to raise funds to mitigate the $30,000 monthly postage. Additionally, Rosemary is a successful businesswoman, recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 250 realtors in the United States. Due to the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, the Woman of the Year luncheon and celebration that had been scheduled to take place on March 23rd in Sacramento have been cancelled. Nevertheless, Rosemary will be celebrated locally on a later date. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin represents California’s 44th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Camarillo, Lake Sherwood, Moorpark, Oak Park, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Rosa Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village.

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THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME IN 2020? Rosemary can give you advice on improvements that will highlight your home’s strengths, downplay its weakness and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers. Although the structure itself is often the deciding factor, many steps must be taken to enhance your home’s features and increase the likelihood of it selling faster.

I am flattered to receive this honor and be placed in such distinguished ranks as those of the past honorees. These women exemplify courage, dedication and a determination to build a better quality of life for our community, helping future generations face the challenges that are put in front of them. I am honored to be working alongside some of the most passionate community advocates and change-makers in California without which none of my goals could have been accomplished.

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The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

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Waterfront home in Mandalay Bay with 42’ boat dock

It is always a vacation at this Waterfront Home in Mandalay Bay with a large entertainer’s deck and a ramp that leads to a 42 foot boat easement with private dock. Located on one of the widest turnabout channels, this home takes full advantage of the stunning waterfront location with stunning waterfront views boasting the most sought after desirable Southern Exposure with incredible sunsets. Home features include high vaulted wood ceiling throughout, newer carpeting and paint, great room with floor to ceiling rock fireplace, large den or possible downstairs bedroom. Luxurious master suite with fireplace and viewing balcony. All of the bedrooms have walk-in closets and vaulted ceilings. There is a large loft with water views and an indoor laundry room with ample storage. This home is located in one of the best neighborhoods on the Channel Islands Waterways, on a cul-de-sac street with extra parking and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and the beautiful beaches. No Mello Roos and a voluntary HOA of $50 a year. Enjoy the benefits of Mandalay Bay and the Dockside Lifestyle. www.4030Romany.com Offered at $1,595,000

2260 Harbor Oxnard

Mandalay Bay waterfront home with 40’ boat dock

Beautiful Mandalay Bay home enjoying spectacular views, the epitome of Marina living at its finest. Stunning home offers excellent water views and boat traffic views of channel intersection. Upgraded popular Bristol Model with bright kitchen with cabinets, French doors in dining area, and added windows. Largest waterfront townhome model with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & family room over 2200 square feet. Open floor plan with high ceilings in living room. Master suite faces the water featuring luxurious bath with spa tub. Upgraded Trex-type deck with glass railings to maximize entertaining area. This estate home features many upgrades as well as a 40’ docking space. www.2260Harbor.com Offered at only $1,199,000

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11120 Presilla Santa Rosa Valley

Palatial Mediterranean estate

One of the most breathtaking estates in Santa Rosa Valley with elevated sweeping panoramic views. Located high atop Santa Rosa Valley on it’s most uppermost ridge, this secluded ultra-private estate was built by Acclaimed Builder, Alan Shaub. Shaub utilized the Highest quality of finishes to bring an extraordinary lifestyle into focus. Custom details are everywhere including coffered ceilings, soaring ceilings, and travertine flooring. The spacious floor plan boasting 6 bedrooms, and 6 bathrooms offering elegant design, ideal for formal entertaining and comfortable family living Just off the huge gourmet kitchen is a set of doors that open out onto a dining and lounging terrace with cross-canyon views. Downstairs the main floor features formal dining room with fireplace, dedicated office with richly paneled mahogany walls, bookcases and fireplace, family room with space for a billiard table with fireplace spacious guest quarters with private bath. .And out back, the home boasts a swimming pool, spa and built-in barbecue and Lighted Sports Court. Property is approx.10 acres. Three car garage. Additional parking. www.11120Presilla.com Reduced to only $1,799,000

12268 San Sebastian

Santa Rosa Valley

A dream equestrian estate with lighted arena and direct access to miles of walking and riding trails

Have you been looking for a fabulous equestrian estate that isn’t lost at the end of nowhere? Look no further. This is the perfect home for horses and their humans. Located in the prestigious Hidden Meadows in Santa Rosa Valley. Custom built with care and attention to every detail seen throughout..from the expansive foyer with soaring ceilings, Versailles travertine, grand dramatic staircase of slab marble steps and wrought iron bannister. Formal living room/fireplace. Entertainer’s home with oversize granite island kitchen, custom wood cabinets, pot filler, 2 sinks, stainless Electrolux appliances, and an over-size pantry. Breakfast nook, open family room / fireplace. Formal dining room. Downstairs bedroom / office / own bath plus powder room. Need a lift? We have an elevator to the 2nd floor with 4 bedrooms each with ensuite baths. Luxury Master Suite complete w/oversize walk-in closet, fireplace, jetted tub,bidet, travertine & balcony. Additional 700+ sq. feet storage in attic. 3 stall barn, Lighted arena,Tack room, large arena. A Truly Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Beautiful Horse estates in Ventura County. Detached 4 car garage/part converted to gym, gazebo, aviary, fruit trees, koi pond. Located on Over 2 acres which has room for pool or tennis.

www.12268sansebastian.com Reduced to only $2,070,000 The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

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4548 Valley Spring North Ranch Westlake Village

Prestigious North Ranch estate with 4.5 acres

Located in the heart of prestigious North Ranch, this magnificent estate enjoys a uniquely private setting on approx. 4.5 acres, backing up to acres of open space affording the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquility, surrounded by the beauty of nature and scenic mountain views. This is a truly exquisite estate property that epitomizes gracious, elegant and exclusive living. The size of the lot, the unique architecture sets it apart in the area. The estate proudly offers 6 bedrooms, with an optional 7th bedroom or library/office, 4.5 bathrooms, and timeless interiors. The remodeled huge chef’s kitchen comes with top of the line appliances, stunning Taj Mahal granite counters and large island. An ensuite bedroom, grand formal dining room, living room, family room, powder room, and laundry complete the downstairs of this spectacular home. Upstairs boasts a large master retreat, four additional bedrooms, one which could be a second master bedroom with ensuite bath. Host a senior class prom, wedding, baby shower or end of season team party surrounded by beautiful landscaping within meticulously manicured grounds. The expansive entertaining yard offers large pool, spa, fountains and out-door kitchen with Perla Venata granite countertop, creating sumptuous outdoor spaces that offer serene views at literally every turn. Rare opportunity to own one of a kind, beautiful estate.

www.4548ValleySpring.com Reduced to only $2,749,000

2016 Freeborn Santa Rosa Valley

Tuscany inspired resort style living in sought after Camelot Estates

Located within the highly desirable gated community of Camelot Estates, this Tuscany inspired home provides an abundance of refinement and serenity. Approx. 5,600 sq. ft. under roof space - the first floor features luxurious rooms, volume ceilings, extra tall doors, formal dining room & five spacious bedrooms with the Master suite offering a sanctuary of indulgence. The gourmet kitchen with center island, updated quartz counter tops and builtin refrigerator seamlessly blends into the family room, perfect for entertaining. The large light-filled art studio is an amazingly comfortable space to inspire artistry and creativity while providing beautiful storage. The floors in living areas have been upgraded to rich Italian porcelain, and plush new carpet in four bedrooms. The upstairs retreat includes a spacious two-room hideaway & offers privacy and seclusion perfect for a home office/study or children’s work and play areas. The expansive rear grounds capture the essence of a Mediterranean resort with stately palm trees surrounding a lagoon style pool complete with spa, waterfalls, a boulder grotto, and smart phone enabled controls. In addition to the lush landscaping, the grounds are punctuated with a quaint vine-covered cottage ideally suited for use as a pool house or game room, plus a cabinet-filled garage, and an outdoor grilling center. The property has RV hookups for a Class A motorhome, and has an additional secluded expansive concrete pad for additional vehicles or RVs.

www.2016Freeborn.com Offered at $1,899,000 The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Are We There Yet? AS I WRITE THIS MESSAGE ON APRIL 23, WE ARE STUCK DEEPLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. I hope that as you read this, the lockdown will

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Miranda Williams LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph

be over or at least lessened in its severity. Because my immune system may still be

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

compromised from treatments that ended in December, Robin will not allow me to even

Kimberly Blaker, Alicia Doyle, Jeff Gero, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Kateri Wozny

leave the house except for a half hour walk with a mask on while we practice “people avoidance.” Fact is Robin and I dodged the virus bullet, not once, but twice. Yep. In February we attended a conference in New Orleans the week before Mardi Gras….partied, went to parades, great restaurants…FUN!! Coulda come home sick and ready for the great beyond. We also attended a Malibu Chamber Mixer at a small art gallery where

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folks stood nose to nose shouting at each other so they could be heard over the music and the conversations. WHEW!!!! We are not going to try for a Trifecta. Our personal lives and, for most of us, our business lives, have been turned upside down and inside out. We have basics delivered to our doorstep and wash and disinfect everything before we put it away. Our business, like most of yours, has been hit hard. I worry about my children and grandchildren, some of whom are thousands of miles away. My son, who lives in Amsterdam, sent us a photo of my granddaughter riding her bike down an empty sidewalk…he labeled it “Emptydam.” What kind of community, country and world will Bellefleur, Zoe and Sophie (mine) and

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Jonathan, Zoe, Charlotte and Adam (Robin’s) inherit from us? Certainly changed. How

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

much? At this point I do not have a clue. When our society emerged from more than 15

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

years of Great Depression and WWII, hell, there was a great opportunity to create a better

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world! For a time, even with a few very serious stumbles, it looked like it would happen. But…here we go again. Rather than be united in the face of evil, we are torn apart. Factions of our country are at each others’ throats. Science is ignored and politics reigns supreme. Not a good way of saving lives and preparing for the aftermath of a pandemic. I hope and pray that by the time you read this, either in our magazines or online, we will have begun the healing process. I have used my favorite quote from Ben Franklin before (I’m from Philly and, after all, he was a Homie): "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." He said this when he signed the

Declaration of Independence. These words mean just as much today as they did then.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 14 Stay Calm & Carry On 10 Ways to Benefit from CV-19 Downtime

18 Juggling Act Maintaining Work Life at Home

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24 All In Local Doctor Talks COVID-19

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Lifestyle Letter

Healthy Lifestyle

24 Giving Back 32 Localâ€™s Choice

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Dr. Taqi enjoys his personal life and professional life equally. He is dedicated to providing excellent and comprehensive care to his patients in this region. Triple board certified in Neurology, Vascular neurology and Critical care neurology Recipient of the Outstanding Scholar Award for his achievements in clinical research Recipient of 40 under 40 award for Conejo Valley for his contribution to stroke care

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THE NATURE OF OUR MIND IS TO BE BUSY. It tends to focus on worry, fear, guilt, the past and the future. Most of the time it focuses on thoughts that do not serve us. What we think about, we bring about, thus, our job is to train our very active mind to focus on the positive instead of the negative. Constant, prolonged stress-inARTICLE JEFF GERO

ducing thoughts reduce the effectiveness of our immune system. We are not helping ourselves by

keeping

allowing our mind to run wild. Observe your thoughts and when you notice you are thinking negatively, take a deep breath and release the negative thoughts, replacing them with three things that you are grateful for. Doing this will eventually change the programming of your brain.Â Practice becoming the observer of your thoughts and make time to enter the relaxation zone several times a day.

calm

It is important to develop coping strategies for stress-causing thoughts, people and situations.Â Recognize that feeling stressed, depressed, guilty or angry is common during this deadly infectious disease outbreak, even when it does not directly affect you. Make a point to connect with others, especially with uplifting friends and family. Talk

during

about your feelings about the outbreak but try not to ruminate on them. Enjoy conversations unrelated to the virus to remind yourself of the many important and positive things in your lives. Take time to connect with your peaceful and calm nature through meditation, prayer or by being of service to others.

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10 WAYS TO BENEFIT FROM DOWNTIME

The Chinese symbol for crisis encompasses both danger and opportunity. What is the opportunity for us while dealing with the Coronavirus? 01 To practice relaxation or meditation techniques. Simply close your eyes and follow your breath with your mind as your breath comes in and goes out. Continue to let go as you practice. 02 To do things you did not have time for. Like read a book or paint a room, listen to music or communicate with friends or family. 03 To practice becoming the observer of your thoughts to access a healthy relaxed state of mind which puts you into your peaceful zone. 04 To find a way to be empathetic, positive and helpful toward others. 05 To get to know yourself in a deeper less anxious state. Being with yourself without distractions will bring up feelings below the surface. Accept them. 06 To become comfortable being with yourself. 07 To increase your desire and ability to feel peaceful and accepting. Dr. Jeff Gero trains individuals and or-

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WORKING FROM HOME

ARTICLE KIMBERLY BLAKER

WITH KIDS DURING COVID-19

AS COVID-19 SWEEPS THE PLANET AND COUNTRY AND SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS AND PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT OUR HEALTH, AMERICANS ARE TRYING TO ADJUST TO A NEW NORMAL. School and work closures have families staying home except for essential needs. Kids are already feeling stuck and miss their friends, activities and routines. Many parents, however, are learning how to work from home while juggling educating and caring for their kids. This new family dynamic, coupled with the anxiety and stress of what is happening in the world, may make it seem impossible to get anything done. The following tips can help you develop a routine and environment that works best for you and your family.

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CREATE & FOLLOW ROUTINES

SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

Kids thrive on consistent routines like those they have

Kids and adults tend to do better when there are clear

at school. So make a list of what your family needs to get

expectations set beforehand. Agree on a set of rules and

done throughout the dayâ€”work calls, completing tasks,

expectations for the day regarding your work time and

school Zoom meetings, school work, meals, chores and

their school time. With older kids, sit down and make a

anything else. Be sure to include some time for fun as well!

written contract. If you have younger kids, work together

Now, start filling in a schedule with the activities that

to create a poster with visuals. To make it clear, talk about

occur at set times and work in other responsibilities and

what different parts of your schedule, especially your work

activities to create a family schedule. Include your kids in

time, look and sound like, and what everyone should and

the planning, so they feel involved and more willing to fol-

should not be doing.

low the routine. Then post the schedule where the whole

This will probably be a difficult adjustment at first. It

family can see it. Also, be sure to adjust the design of the

may help to set up a visual reminder to let your kids know

schedule for the age of your kids. Younger children benefit

when you cannot be disturbed except for emergencies.

from straightforward visuals using bright colors, precise

Create a sign outside your workspace that clearly states

times and pictures to make the schedule clear.

the beginning and ending time of your work hours. This can help kids to be more patient. For younger kids, use a countdown clock so they can anticipate the end time.

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DESIGNATE A WORKSPACE Having a particular place in which you work can help set you up for success. If you are not used to working from home, creating a space that feels like going to a workplace can get you into a better routine and improve your focus. Try to create your workplace away from the main areas of your home and, if possible, with a door you can close. These tricks will also help remind your kids not to disturb you when you are in your workspace. Make your workspace as similar to the one at your job as possible. You can also play music or wear noise-cancelling headphones to reduce distractions if another adult or older child is there to care for the younger ones. Once you do arrive at your workspace, reset to adjust your mind from home life to work life. ASK FOR HELP This is not the time to try to do everything yourself. If you have a partner at home, take turns spending time with the kids so you can each have uninterrupted time to focus on work or time to yourself to recharge. If you are feeling overwhelmed or are struggling to get something done for work, talk to your boss or team about the situation before things become too difficult. Everyone is affected in some way by the COVID-19 outbreak and therefore, will likely understand. If you are struggling to balance work and being home with the kids, try talking to them at their level. Kids are more aware and understanding than we often realize. So an open conversation with them may help. BE FLEXIBLE No one knows how long this is going to last, and everything about sheltering in place is new. So realize it will take time to adjust. Even if a strategy works one day, it may not work the next. This is a difficult time for kids as well, who may not fully understand what is going on or be able to handle it emotionally. Unexpected things will come up in your work, with your kids or any other aspect of your life. So, try to build in some wiggle room because you will likely need to make changes as you go. For example, if the day is going really smoothly, perhaps work a little longer to accomplish a bit more in case things do not go smoothly on another day. STAY POSITIVE Focus on the positive aspects of being home with your kids, even while trying to work and adapt to this new and unusual situation. Remember, the circumstance is only temporary. Things will eventually get done, and everyone is trying their best to manage right now with their own set of challenges and obstacles. Try to balance work and quality time with your family while you are all stuck at home. The effort you make to do so can help your family bond and turn a tumultuous time into one filled with good memories. Kimberly Blaker is a freelance parenting writer. She’s also founder and director of KB Creative Digital Services, an internet marketing agency, at kbcreativedigital.com. CityLifestyle.com/MalibuCoast

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE KATERI WOZNY

On The Front Line MALIBU DOCTOR DESCRIBES TESTING, TREATING PATIENTS WITH COVID-19

AS COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE

Katz says the average age of patients

IN MALIBU, DOCTORS AND NURSES

coming into the urgent care with symptoms

THROUGHOUT THE AREA ARE STEP-

concerning for COVID-19 is 40 to 50.

PING UP TO ENSURE THEIR COMMUNITY

“Most of them have had a fever or cough;

MEMBERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS

some of them have been asymptomatic or

AND FIRST RESPONDERS ARE SAFE AND

have minor symptoms, such as body aches

CARED FOR DURING THE PANDEMIC.

and headaches,” says Katz.

Dan Katz, MD, co-owner of Malibu Urgent

In an effort to keep the waiting room

Care, is one of those doctors. Katz also works

clean and safe for other patients, Katz says

as an Emergency Physician at the West

patients are first pre-screened through a

Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He says

telemedicine consult to determine if testing

the medical community has united during

is required. If a cough or fever is present,

the pandemic by adopting new treatment

the patient can be swabbed in their car or

protocols that include personal protective

in the back of the urgent care. To date (late

equipment (PPE), closely studying the novel

April 2020), more than a dozen patients have

Coronavirus, engaging in clinical studies, but

tested positive for COVID-19.

mostly through supporting one another.

“Even if they’re asymptomatic, we wear

“That’s the greatest thing I have seen, not

a mask and eye protection; we swab the

the disease state itself,” says Katz. “Staff in

patient and then send it off to the lab,” says

EDs (emergency departments) and ICUs

Katz. Turnaround times for test results range

(intensive care units) have worked tirelessly

from two to four days.

to prepare for an influx of patients, while oth-

In terms of PPE, Katz says the urgent care

ers in the medical community have buoyed

has received numerous donations from local

them by adapting their practices to the stay

organizations and community members.

at home orders (e.g. telemedicine).”

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“They’ve dropped off N95 masks, hand-sewn masks,

“What’s unclear is whether people who have been

coveralls… and my sister and her husband even donated

exposed truly have sufficient immunity to protect them

a powered air purifying respirator,” says Katz. “The Malibu

from a future infection or not—that’s key,” says Katz. “This

community has been amazing.”

is very important in terms of surveillance, because we

Katz advises patients with mild symptoms to self-quar-

want to know when we can begin to reopen segments of

antine at home, take Tylenol to reduce the fever and eat

our society, and when to allow people to return to work

healthy. Patients should stay in touch with their primary

and kids to go back to school.”

care doctors or the urgent care, and remember that social distancing does not mean medical isolation. “We’ll ask questions and provide guidance over the

When asked why some say coronavirus seems to worsen around Day 10 or 11, Katz says there’s no definitive timeline and it depends on the individual patient.

phone or during a telemedicine interview,” says Katz.

“What we don’t know is why, in certain individuals, the

“Those who complain about shortness of breath or symp-

virus induces such a severe response in the lungs,” says

toms suggestive of low blood pressure may be directed to

Katz. “The so-called ‘cytokine storm’ will be a focus of

go to the hospital to be evaluated. Only a few have been

research as we try to understand what factors, immuno-

sick enough to require ambulance transport.”

logic, genetic or other, cause this virus to attack the lungs

Katz says patients with severe symptoms are usually

so harshly in some patients.”

transported to UCLA or Providence St. John’s Health

In terms of a vaccine, Katz says there are more than 100

Center in Santa Monica. At West Hills Hospital and

different vaccine projects throughout the world, most of

Medical Center, he has cared for patients in respiratory

which are in an exploratory or preclinical stage, with some

distress with low oxygen levels, requiring oxygen therapy

trials slated to begin later this year.

through a breathing tube for a prolonged period of time.

“There are many different approaches to a vaccine,”

“We try a variety of techniques to prevent intubation. For

says Katz. “Some technologies include the use of nucleic

example, we may have the patient lay on the belly instead

acids, or the virus’ genetic information, proteins created

of the back and provide oxygen through non-invasive

by the virus as well as live attenuated virus, which does

methods,” says Katz. “Patients needing a ventilator have a

not actually cause the disease. All strategies help with the

more protracted hospital course and may require respira-

formation of a protective antibody response.”

tory support for a couple of weeks.” Pairing up with the Malibu Foundation, Katz participated

Katz says the most important thing he has learned about COVID-19 is that he is just as vulnerable as his patients.

in COVID-19 drive-thru testing of high-risk patients in the

“I’ve seen people who have no medical issues, who

Malibu community. During a two-day period, 300 test swabs

are young and healthy and don’t meet the risk profile you

were obtained for analysis free of charge. Katz says more

would expect, come in with severe viral pneumonia and

drive-thru testing dates will occur in the following weeks.

low oxygen,” says Katz. “You can’t be light about it; you

“We were able to secure reliable tests for those greater than age 60, individuals with immune suppression or pre-existing conditions,” says Katz. Katz says more PCR (nasal swabs) and antibody testing will be needed as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He says antibody testing might help determine

have to treat it with the gravity it deserves.” Katz’s work hours are also not typical and can sometimes amount to an 18-hour day between the urgent care, West Hills Hospital and telemedicine calls. “Emergency physicians never have normal hours; we work shifts at all times of the day,” says Katz.

if an individual has been previously infected or not, but

After work, he returns home to his wife and children

cautions that they might best be used for surveillance

and has a routine that involves taking off his scrubs in the

rather than diagnosis. In Los Angeles, antibody testing is

garage and showering before interacting with them. To

being conducted at numerous locations, and Katz has also

stay healthy, he runs 5 to 8 miles a day, eats well and aims

secured quantitative antibody testing for the urgent care.

for five hours of sleep a night.

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At the state and local level, Katz says communities can better prepare for future public health crises. “We need to get a better understanding of a community’s needs, perform gap analyses, identify the people who are the most vulnerable and look at our available supplies,” says Katz. “In Malibu, we’ve relied on various organizations for support and should encourage coordinated efforts between public institutions and private or faith-based organizations.” Katz stresses self-care for the mind and body during the quarantine and states that taking care of our fellow community members is more important than ever.

“Now that we’ve entered this social isolation, we should take advantage of this newfound time at home,” says Katz. “Parents that have traditionally worked long hours should enjoy the time they have with their children. Individuals may find fulfillment in performing a random act of kindness or picking up a new hobby. One can Facetime with friends and provide them support. We are a resilient nation and I know we’ll get through this soon.”

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