Alice Shaw, DMD and Jinah Yang, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Anthem at their brand-new office, Gavilan Peak Dental Care. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, December 15. Gavilan Peak Dental Care will be fully equipped with the latest products and equipment available in the dental industry, … [More]
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale Names New Medical Director
Dr. Alexander Morales has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients with disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions like COVID-19. A doctor of osteopathic … [More]
Banner MD Anderson Expands Treatment Space for Stem-Cell Transplant Patients
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has opened its ‘3 South Stem Cell Infusion’ Tower, increasing the care space available for stem-cell therapy treatments in an outpatient setting. The 4,800 sq. ft. addition includes three infusion bays, six private infusion rooms, 10 exam rooms and two team workrooms, nearly doubling the available treatment space for stem-cell transplant … [More]
Health Insurer Adds New Features, Programs and Expands into More of Arizona
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, is offering Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans with additional benefits across more Arizona counties in 2024. Banner|Aetna will offer Silver plans at zero premium in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties for fully subsidized members. Now through Jan. 15, 2024, individuals … [More]
Bridging the Understanding & Satisfaction Divide in Healthcare Benefits
Employers invest considerable effort in developing benefits plans for their workforce. Nonetheless, it’s almost a given that questions arise among employees as soon as a plan is introduced. While employees are generally grateful to have plans for themselves and their families, they often question coverage quality, scope and value. Though disheartening for HR professionals … [More]
Employee Benefits Trends: Beyond Health & Dental
In the ongoing quest to attract and retain top talent, employers are constantly reevaluating their benefits packages. While health, vision and dental coverage have long been standard offerings, today’s competitive job market demands a more expansive benefits menu. In fact, the future of benefits plans is shifting to be one of greater employee involvement. Companies are … [More]
Optum Rx Opens New Integrated Pharmacy in Arizona
State-of-the-art facility in Mesa creates 300 jobs, aims to improve the pharmacy experience and health outcomes for consumers
Optum Rx opened a state-of-the-art home delivery pharmacy today in Mesa, Arizona. The facility expands the company’s integrated pharmacy care services capabilities, improving access to needed medications and helping people achieve better health outcomes. For people taking multiple prescriptions, the new facility prepares and bundles medications into daily, timed … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children. Dr. Kalin also serves as vice chair of translational research for the … [More]
New Senior Fitness & Health Community Center Opens in Surprise
As we get older, the steps we need to take to maintain our health evolves. Staying physically and socially active take on a new level of importance as we seek to keep our bodies and mind healthy. Simply put: Staying active is one of the very best ways to protect our health as we get older, and people who engage with others on a regular basis maintain a strong sense of purpose – … [More]
First ‘Comfort’ MRI Scanner Comes to Arizona
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging, a leading radiologist-owned medical imaging provider in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area for over 40 years, unveiled its first GE HealthCare SIGNA Hero 3.0T MRI at its Biltmore location in Phoenix, Arizona. The SIGNA Hero brings an enhanced patient experience with a design that helps accommodate more patients of all shapes and sizes for greater … [More]
