Text-message health-screening company Picohealth offers businesses a free tool, COVID-19 Employee Health Screening Requirements by State, to make sense of constantly changing COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening requirements in all 50 states. Each week, states are issuing return-to-work guidelines and executive orders mandating how employers should keep their … [More]
Pair of Arizona Researchers to Receive COVID Funding
In response to COVID-19 and the severe underfunding of mental health research in the U.S., the Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR) is awarding two grants that will enable immediate and continued research into the pandemic’s effect on mental health. Awardees are Arizona scientists Athena Aktipis, PhD and Michelle “Lani” Shiota, PhD. Money for the awards comes from IMHR’s … [More]
New Community Health Center to Increase Access to Health Care for South Phoenix and Laveen Communities
Exceptional health care for South Phoenix and Laveen families is now more convenient than ever with Valleywise Health’s new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th Avenue and Southern Avenue. The Valleywise Community Health Center – South Phoenix/Laveen will open its doors to patients Monday, August 17. The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of Laveen … [More]
High Tech App Partners with Healthcare Co. to Optimize Services for Substance Use
axialHealthcare recently announced a new partnership with Health Choice Arizona to offer care optimization services that support providers, patients, and families as they navigate substance use issues. axialHealthcare’s comprehensive risk to recovery platform identifies opioid and polypharmacy-related patient safety concerns, engages and assists providers who care for members … [More]
Healthcare Co. Improves Citizens’ Access to Care for Underserved, Uninsured Arizonans
He visited a primary care doctor for the first time in his adult life. She received routine medical care, along with treatment for two behavioral health conditions – depression and anxiety. These are among the Arizonans whose lives have been positively impacted by Community Health Centers. It is National Community Health Center Week, and Terros Health stands with … [More]
Natural Medicine Co. Shares Steps for At-Home Treatment for Those with COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, many are left wondering what they should do when they receive a positive diagnosis. Dr. Kristen Bishop of Mesa-based Keystone Natural Family Medicine has seen an influx of questions on how can a positive patient protect the people around them, how should they proceed with care at home, and what happens if they have to go to the … [More]
New Tool Helps Companies Make Sense of COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
Picohealth, a text-message health screening company, today announced the availability of its new free tool, COVID-19 State Health Screening Requirements, for businesses to make sense of constantly changing COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening requirements in all 50 states. Each week, states are issuing return-to-work guidelines and executive orders mandating how employers … [More]
$3 Million Grant for Simulation Training Program to Community Hospital
Valleywise Health has been awarded a $3 million grant from The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) to assist in developing a comprehensive medical simulation training program. With this grant, Valleywise Health will provide expanded hands-on learning experiences to hundreds of medical residents and students with the most up to date technology. “This … [More]
Scottsdale Medical Services Co. Announces Formation of Clinical Advisory Board in Response to COVID-19
Matrix Medical Network has formed a strategic committee of trusted clinical advisors that includes distinguished industry experts whose focus will be to guide the strategy and clinical practices of Matrix’s COVID-19 support programs. Working closely with the Matrix leadership team, the advisory board will provide insights that support and advance the services Matrix provides to … [More]
MY TAKE: Good Things Happening Despite Pandemic
The relentless pace of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and healthcare workers across the Valley and the country. Long days are spent caring for COVID and non-COVID patients. The stress of managing personal lives while balancing family needs and commitments adds yet another layer of challenge to manage. While we acknowledge the seriousness of the pandemic, I … [More]
Healthcare Co. Launches New Approach to Deliver Innovative Healthcare Solutions
Magellan Health, Inc. launched Magellan Health Studio to accelerate the design, development and delivery of next generation products complemented by integrated digital solutions for health plans, healthcare systems, providers and ultimately patients. Magellan Health Studio, located in Frisco, Texas, will focus on solving healthcare’s most vexing issues through a … [More]
Navigating a New Normal: Focusing on Mental Health in the Time of Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues on, the toll on Arizona’s and our nation’s mental health intensifies. Whether someone is learning to adjust to working at home, struggling with home-schooling, coping with a family member who is suffering with COVID-19 or dealing with a job loss, the difficulty and uncertainty of living through this time can cause tremendous anxiety, … [More]
