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Kiwanis Club of Los Altos Hosts ER Doctor from El Camino Hospital
At our Tuesday Club meeting on July 15, 2025, the Kiwanis Club of Los Altos welcomed Dr. Vinit Madhvani, an emergency medicine physician at El Camino Hospital and Katie Kehriotis Annual Giving Officer, El Camino Health Foundation. Katie, who last year spoke about the hospital’s Health Foundation and the ROAR program, returned to introduce Dr. Madhvani who shared insights from the front lines of emergency care. He opened his presentation with a compelling patient story—a journey from ER triage, through the use of a respirator, to a full recovery. This real-life case illustrated the speed, complexity, and impact of emergency medicine. Dr. Madhvani also emphasized a practical safety tip for everyone: take a moment to update your smartphone’s Emergency Information settings. This modern tool, now replacing the traditional MedicAlert system, can be a critical lifesaver in urgent situations. Additional highlights from his talk included:
Special Access to Care: Valley Medical has a direct line to trauma surgeons, and concierge physicians sometimes accompany patients into the ER for seamless care.
Patient Demographics: At El Camino Hospital, pediatric cases make up roughly 30% of emergency visits, while 30–40% of patients are on Medicare. Only 10–12% of ER patients lack insurance, thanks in part to systems that immediately enroll eligible patients in Medi-Cal.
Technology and Innovation: Dr. Madhvani introduced new non-invasive technology that can measure total body blood pressure, enhancing diagnostic speed and accuracy.
Community Health Efforts: El Camino Hospital is also proactive in supporting underserved populations by enrolling low-income patients in lifestyle modification programs aimed at long-term wellness.
We thank Dr. Madhvani for his engaging and informative presentation—and for his dedication to our community’s health and safety. (contributed by Barbara A.)
LOS ALTOS, CA, July 9, 2025 - Anthony Carnesecca, Assistant to the Los Altos City Manager, was the featured speaker at the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Kiwanis weekly noon lunch/meeting at the Neutra House, with the focus on the Community Engagement Plan for Downtown Park with Parking,
Members were shown the early designs for a downtown Los Altos Park. The two chosen sites sit on about an acre each, giving room for satisfying more than one audience. Attendees offered much constructive feedback on ways to meet community needs, such as activities including currently uninvolved adults. Some key priorities, such as flexibility in design, shade structures, play elements, and opportunities for community use were matched with examples of established California parks. One example was from Pasadena, their Playhouse Village Park. A more local one is seen in volleyball set-ups in a Sunnyvale park.
The purposes of the new park’s features are to provide places to move, to perform, to relax, and to serve as a community gathering hub. Suggestions tended to be specific. Adirondack chairs for seating instead of park benches. The timeline given for a return visit after the entire community has contributed to the plan is this October through December.
Our 78th Los Altos Kiwanis Pet Parade took place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10am
The parade typically starts at Main ST & First ST, goes down Main ST to the intersection of Main St and State St, backup State St to First St.
Scholarships will be awarded at the annual Los Altos Kiwanis Scholarship Luncheon, June 10, 2025, with school officials, parents, families, and friends invited to attend.- 3/3/2025
Fifteen Scholarships were awarded for the 2024-25 academic year. Click HERE for Los Altos Town Crier article. 6/18/2024
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