There is a big difference between being nervous about starting a new job or work responsibility versus having imposter syndrome. For most people, feelings of insecurity and anxiety pass, as there is still a fundamental belief in being able to complete the task at hand. On the other hand, someone with imposter syndrome has pervasive, serious doubts about their abilities. They … [More]
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Hope for Future Treatment
As one of the world's most comprehensive and interdisciplinary centers for Parkinson's disease celebrates its 25th anniversary, doctors at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix are predicting dramatic changes for Parkinson's disease treatment in the next quarter century. Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center physicians are hopeful for future treatments to … [More]
Banner Health Invests in Atlas Healthcare Partners
Atlas Healthcare Partners (Atlas), which specializes in developing and managing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnerships with health systems and physicians, announced today that Banner Health has invested into Atlas. "Based on the significant growth and success that Banner and Atlas have achieved together through our Banner Surgery Center network joint … [More]
Arizona-Based School of Ultrasound Creates Career Opportunities while Boosting Heart Health
The Arizona Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to fighting cardiovascular disease through professional education and public awareness, is offering a financing option that increases access to education for careers in cardiovascular health care. Through a collaboration with Meritize, a pioneer in financing solutions for skills-based education and training, the … [More]
Keep Employees Healthy by Maintaining a Tidy Office
In nearly all work environments, there are two types of desks: the ones that are clean and organized, and others that have papers and leftover food wrappers cluttering the desktop. A dirty office can lead to a loss in productivity as employees worry about their health and lose focus on their daily tasks. The average office keyboard has 400 times more bacteria on it than a … [More]
Well-Being Transformation Initiative in South Phoenix
Equality Health Foundation, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona, and Valley of the Sun United Way recently launched a new Blue Zones Activate effort, a comprehensive policy-based initiative that uses an evidence-based approach to make the healthy choice the easy choice in all the places people spend the most time. The 15-year gap in life expectancy between South … [More]
Creighton University Partners with First Place-Phoenix to Serve Autistic Community
The Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions has launched a partnership to support and serve adult residents at First Place-Phoenix, a supportive community development designed to serve autistic and neurodiverse adults. Creighton University’s Health Sciences Campus Phoenix is committed to helping First Place fulfill its mission of supporting residents … [More]
Phoenix Author, Attorney, Yogi Launches Book on Mental Health Struggles to Help Others
One must wonder how an attorney turned Yogi turned author writes a book about mental health that quickly rises to the top of Amazon’s bestsellers’ list. If you knew Mike Albee, you’d be so much closer to understanding how it all happened. His new book, “Karma” released this month, and its page-turning story about mental health and life, will help you to truly understand. “My … [More]
Barrow Opens Major New Neuroscience Facility
Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new neuroscience facility that is expected to serve as a national model for enhancing the patient experience while providing world-class medical care. Located on the Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center campus in downtown Phoenix, the 130,050 square-foot, five-story facility, called the Barrow … [More]
Wave Neuroscience Partners with Arkos Health to Expand & Bring Braincare Optimization Services to Arizona
Wave Neuroscience today announces its partnership with Arkos Health — a risk-bearing medical group delivering virtual and in-home clinical services under value-based arrangements — to increase access to vital mental health services, offering its at-home Braincare™ technologies to Medicaid beneficiaries in Arizona. The program will launch on May 2nd in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and … [More]
Banner MD Anderson Marks Major Expansion with $19.5M Project in Phoenix
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center this week marks the completion of its $19.25 million expansion on the Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix campus, to meet the community’s growing demand for more services to treat the disease. “This greatly increases our ability to improve patient experience by expanding our services to provide comprehensive, high-quality cancer care … [More]
Arizona Becomes 3rd State to Provide In-Home Continuous Care for Loved Ones
For most families with medically fragile children, parents are forced to stop working to provide necessary medical care, forgoing income in exchange for their child's safety. But that will all change for Arizona residents in April 2022, thanks to the newly-passed Family Licensed Health Aide (FLHA) Program. Under the Family Licensed Health Aide Program, parents … [More]
Re-Examining Burnout: Symptoms and Workplace Prevention Tools
Employees are tired of being burned out, and no industry has been spared. Employees have solely carried the burden of their burnout for far too long. Although tools to recognize the signs of burnout are extremely important, it is imperative that organizations recognize and take responsibility for how they’re contributing to employee burnout. Burnout Warning Signs For many, … [More]
Business Community Would See Return on Investment in Brain Health
The death of beloved comedian Bob Saget in January of 2022 shocked and saddened the world. The loss was compounded in February when we learned that Bob passed away due to an untreated and undiagnosed head injury. The authorities concluded that Bob hit his head at some point, thought nothing of it and went to sleep, instead of seeking medical attention for his head injury. The … [More]
Phoenix-Based Blood Services Provider Begins Testing All Blood Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies
When people donate lifesaving blood through Vitalant they can learn if they have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 and find out if their plasma can be used to help COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems. For a limited time, all donations will be tested and results will be available in donors' online accounts about two weeks later. “Many … [More]
CommonSpirit Health and DHGE Launch Nation’s Largest and Most Innovative Nurse Residency Program
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. They comprise 33% of the workforce at CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems. Across America, labor data show the demand for registered nurses will continue to grow by 5% in the next five years. As shortages persist due to resignations and retirement, employers will need to not only recruit 1.1 million new nurses … [More]
Major Health Insurance Co. Launches Foundation for Community and Health Advancement
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® announces the launch of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement, building upon the work of BCBSAZ’s public health initiative and expanding efforts to tackle the state’s toughest health challenges. Focusing on mental health, health equity, chronic health conditions, and substance use disorder, the … [More]
