Many American children struggling with mental health challenges do not receive optimal care, and it's exacerbating the damaging ripple effect on working parents and their employers, according to global health company The Cigna Group. A new report by the Evernorth Research Institute details the increasing significance of the youth mental health crisis, the challenges parents … [More]
Local Healthcare Startup Reaches Staffing Milestone, Successful Growth Impacts Patients
HealthyU Clinics, a provider of integrated primary and specialty care services has announced it has reached 100+ employees across its clinics in Metro Phoenix, a milestone marking the company’s consistent growth since its inception in 2021. HealthyU Clinics is focused on elevating the standard of care for diverse communities through personalized healthcare solutions for Arizona … [More]
HUD Kicks Off a Series of New Actions to Help Communities Fight Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new actions helping support communities to increase resilience to extreme heat. For the first time in its history, HUD published a webpage on Extreme Heat that serves as a hub highlighting actions communities can take to prepare and respond to extreme heat events and available resources to help fund climate … [More]
Arizona Medical Device Co. Reveals Study Showing Greater Patient Outcomes with Use
Planatome, a medical device company that applies atomic-level polishing from the semiconductor industry to create advanced surgical blades that lead to better patient outcomes, announced a new study published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The study highlights the superior performance of Planatome blades in surgical procedures, particularly noting their ability to … [More]
Terros Health Launches Outpatient Portable Pilot Program for the Homeless
They may look like a throwback to the ‘60s, but Terros Health’s two new colorfully decorated vans – affectionately named “Groovy” and “Disco” – are serving a vital role in providing much-needed physical and behavioral health care to racial and ethnic medically underserved individuals experiencing homelessness. The vans are part of a three-year, $2 million Outpatient Portable … [More]
Dr. Ashish S. Patel Named Physician-in-Chief at Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children's today announced the appointment of Ashish S. Patel, MD, as physician-in-chief of the rapidly expanding health system. In his new role, Dr. Patel leads four of Phoenix Children's eight clinical centers including Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine, the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, the Aerodigestive Clinic and Medical Subspecialties. In addition, he … [More]
Banner Health’s Peter S. Fine to Retire, Names New President and CEO
Peter S. Fine, who led Banner Health through 24 years of unprecedented growth and a rise to national prominence, will retire on June 30 and be succeeded by Banner’s president, Amy Perry, who will become the president and chief executive officer, the health system’s Board of Directors announced today. Fine became president and chief executive officer of Banner in 2000, shortly … [More]
Abrazo’s New Buckeye Medical Campus Begins First Phase of Construction
The first phase of construction on Abrazo Health’s new medical campus in Buckeye is taking shape with steel framing going up for a new medical office building. Medical offices, ambulatory services and an acute care hospital are planned for the 27-acre campus to provide healthcare closer to home for residents of one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. The first phase of … [More]
AZ Blue Thanks Nurses with ‘Nurses Who Inspire’ Honors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is inviting Arizonans to nominate an Arizona nurse for its Nurses Who Inspire contest to celebrate nurses who go above and beyond for Arizonans every day. Individuals can submit nominations from April 1 to April 15, 2024. As a gesture of gratitude, AZ Blue will award 5 nurses with $1,000 cash and $420 in perks including a SpaFinder … [More]
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Brings Affordable Housing and Healthcare Together in Tempe
Copa Health’s La Victoria Commons is about a month away from its official groundbreaking, but with the extraordinary predevelopment work and relationship building to meet goals of integrated health care and community benefits for existing neighbors, the project already is a mixed-use affordable housing development like no other in Arizona. The $40 million, transit-oriented … [More]
From Crisis to Care: How Arizona Businesses Can Lead with Timely Access to Mental Healthcare
The U.S. is facing an increasingly urgent mental health crisis that’s affecting nearly every aspect of daily life — including the workplace. While mental health issues have been escalating for several decades, the crisis has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. This presents not only a profound human concern but also a critical business issue that demands an immediate … [More]
Senior-Living Communities Use Technology to Provide High Level of Care
Technology for senior care has expanded beyond the well-known "I've fallen and I can't get up!" Life Alert button, with the global market expected to reach $914 billion by 2025. Within this growth are new devices that track sleep patterns, heart rate and daily activity, keeping families of independent and assisted living residents up to date on the health of their loved ones. … [More]
Feedback – April 2024
Q: What have your employees told you are their most important healthcare benefits? Katherine Bastow, SPHR/SCP Vice President of People Operations REDW Advisors & CPAs Sector: Financial Services Though they do not always use the term itself, the overwhelming feedback we’ve received both in our recruiting and retention efforts is focused on whole-person health, both … [More]
Phoenix Specialty Hospital Awarded Numerous Accolades for Clinical Excellence
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, a multi-award winning musculoskeletal specialty hospital in Phoenix, announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Among The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital's distinctions are Specialty Excellence … [More]
CVS Health Invests More Than $3M in Organizations Improving Health Outcomes in Phoenix
CVS Health announce the company’s more than $3 million investment in new grants to support Phoenix organizations working to increase equitable access to health care, address social determinants of health, and educate the community on the effects of air pollution. These investments include $2.1 million over three years between Valleywise Health, Home Assist Health and Advance … [More]
Affordable Healthcare Co. Launches Voluntary Health Solution for Hourly Workers
Coterie Advisory Group, Inc., a trailblazer in affordable healthcare solutions, unveiled the Fundamental Care® Value Plan, their latest offering in the employer healthcare marketplace. Building on the success of the flagship Fundamental Care® Limited Day plan, the new product is tailored to provide enhanced health benefits for hourly and part-time employees without the steep … [More]
Increased Dental Benefits for Those with Special Health Care Needs Announced
For the estimated 7 million adults and children living within the United States with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), visiting the dentist for oral health care can be overwhelming or even inaccessible. In an effort to advance its mission to create a path to better health and wellness, effective April 1, 2024, most Delta Dental of Arizona dental plans will give … [More]
$170M Expansion of HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center Hits Milestone
HonorHealth, a leading Valley healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, recently held two topping ceremonies to mark construction milestones in their $170M expansion of HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center. Team members signed the final steel beams before placement on the first two phases in the project. The one-story, nearly … [More]
