Category: Health Care
The Environmental Protection Agency Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
On Dec. 2, 1970, the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was founded. Since the inception of the agency, the world has changed. Today, the green movement is stronger than ever, and our focus on bettering the environment is unwavering. The … Continue reading
Healthcare Trust Of America Acquires 960,000 SF Multi-State Medical Office Building Portfolio
Scottsdale-based Healthcare Trust of America announced the execution of agreements to acquire a portfolio of nine medical office buildings in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida for approximately $196,645,000. Each closing is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions. … Continue reading
Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Proposition Passes, But Where Will The Dispensaries Go?
Arizona voters made history again this month, narrowly approving Proposition 203, the ballot initiative allowing one medical marijuana dispensary for every 10 pharmacies in the state (which translates to about 120 statewide). Under Prop. 203, patients suffering from a wide … Continue reading
Business And Community Leaders Are Trying To Figure Out What Health Care Reform Will Mean In Arizona
For government and business, providers and patients, the U.S. health care reform legislation promises a new world of costs and care. Most individuals without insurance will be able to get it. Those who have insurance already probably will have to … Continue reading
Valley Doctors Balance Offices With House Calls
Sitting impatiently in a packed waiting room past your appointment time just hoping to be called next, seems like a far cry from the comfort of the old country doctor that made house calls. A few Valley doctors are resurrecting … Continue reading
AzHHA’s New President And CEO Is Ready To Tackle The Industry’s Challenges
A familiar face has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA). Laurie Liles assumed her new role on Sept. 7, succeeding John Rivers, who will be available as a consultant … Continue reading
Arizona’s Health Care Providers Are Working To Eradicate On-Site Infections
Hospital-acquired infections — illnesses that attack patients after they have been admitted — have health care officials taking myriad steps to combat, control and prevent this insidious enemy. One of those steps is a name change courtesy of the U.S. … Continue reading
AzHHA’s 2010 Annual Membership Conference Is Aimed At Helping Members Prepare For Change
With the health care field on the brink of a major upheaval, the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (AzHHA) 2010 Annual Membership Conference offers members information on what to expect in the future. The theme, Bringing the Future into Focus, … Continue reading
Electronic Health Records And Cancer Care Are On Pat Walz’s Radar For Yuma Regional Medical Center
Pat Walz President and CEO Yuma Regional Medical Center www.yumaregional.org As the new president and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center, Pat Walz is looking to the future. Walz, who was named to the top spot at Yuma Regional in … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Events In Phoenix
October has not always been associated with the color pink. It was only after it was deemed National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 that the pink ribbon became the well-known symbol of breast cancer awareness. Since then, organizations such … Continue reading
Despite Restoring Some Funds, State Budget Cuts Will Hit Arizona Hospitals
It was looking pretty grim at 1700 W. Washington St., as Gov. Jan Brewer and a badly splintered Arizona Legislature struggled to cobble together a state budget that would have the appearance of being balanced. Taking a follow-the-money tactic, policymakers … Continue reading
Rona Curphy, President And CEO Of Casa Grande Regional Medical Center
Rona Curphy President And CEO Casa Grande Regional Medical Center www.casagrandehospital.com As president and CEO of Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Rona Curphy has moved to the top of the medical field thanks to her years of dedication. From 2002 … Continue reading
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