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History - Valley
Hospitals - Health Topics Health and Medicine
The greater Phoenix area has become filled with renowned medical research and treatment facilities such Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Barrow Neurological Institute, the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center and Arizona Heart Institute, along with other highly anticipated resources such as the state-of-the-art Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Gilbert Emergency Hospital soon to come. Home to leading healthcare facilities and prominent medical experts, the area attracts people from all over the world who seek treatment and the healthy lifestyle encouraged by the Valley’s amenities and beautiful weather. Companies in medical care, cancer research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other related fields are equally enticed by what the Valley has to offer.
Decades ago, Phoenix was known as a refuge for those suffering
from maladies such as tuberculosis and asthma. Today, Phoenix is a major health care
center, attracting companies in biotechnology (TGen), medical care, pharmaceuticals
and other related fields. Like Mayo Clinic, Barrow has served patients from around the world and from every walk
of life, including children suffering after the Bhopal disaster and royalty.
The facility has been the site
of many pioneering procedures in the neurosciences, including cardiac standstill
and the first successful skull/spine reattachment in the world.
Multi-specialty outpatient facility dedicated to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. The nation's first freestanding outpatient clinic built solely to combat heart disease.The hospital specializes in today's most advanced non-surgical interventional therapies that replace traditional scalpel and suture treatment for heart and blood vessel disease. One of the nation's top 100 cardiovascular hospitals. The entire hospital is dedicated to fight the heart disease, offering the most complete cardiovascular care services available, in a patient-focused environment. Provides effective and caring treatment & rehabilitative services to the most severely mentally ill persons in Arizona. The only long-term hospital, publicly funded, in the state that provides services for severely mentally ill persons. Genomic research is now entering an era where emerging data will enable investigators to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases. The complete sequence of the human genome, coupled with the emergence of the sequences of other animal, plant and microbial genomes, provides us with an unparalleled resource to address biological and medical questions. With this advance in our knowledge, however, comes the recognition that further advances in technology, information based systems to integrate genetic studies, large population based research, and increased public awareness and education (including the ethical issues of genomic research) are critical. TGen is poised to crystallize these efforts. Center for Cancer Research at ASU The Center for Cancer Research has several promising compounds in testing including: Bryostain 1 (from a marine bryoszoan); Dolastain 10 (from a sea hare); Combretastain A4 (from an African tree); Pancratistatin (from an African amaryllis); and spongistatin (from a marine sponge). The Center has a number of newly developed drugs which are available for technology collaboration and licensing through Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE). IBM and the Phoenix-based Molecular Profiling Institute are joining forces to speed up cancer diagnosis and treatment while making the diagnosis more accurate. The specialty bioscience laboratory already uses genetic information to help diagnose cancer patients. But using IBM's high-performance computing, the results should go much further. Instead of looking at 200-500 genes, they will be able to look at 1000 genes with IBM's help according to Dr. Robert Penny, president and CEO of Molecular Profiling. The institute is a spin-off of the Translational Genomics Institute and the International Genomics Consortium, and it is the first for-profit venture to emerge from the efforts of the City and Arizona State University to promote biosciences. Arrowhead Community Hospital & Medical Center U.S. News and World Reports named this hospital recently as one of the nation's best neurological hospitals. Barrow Neurological Institute® of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is recognized as a center of excellence for neurological patient care, education & research. Barrow is one of the largest full-service neuroscience centers in the Southwest.
The largest healthcare facility serving the northwest Valley. Caring for most common diagnoses for older adults.
An acute care 116-bed hospital with complete 24-hour emergency facilities. Nursing units include observation, intensive care, surgical, telemetry, medical, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Outpatient services and procedures also available, including a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, & GI Lab.
149-bed hospital serving the East Valley. Well known for the its Family Birth Center, and for its community outreach. The 208-bed hospital for young & older adults and families.
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Arizona's largest hospital with more than 600 beds. The medical staff of nearly 1,800 physicians represents 45 different specialties. The hospital is a regional referral hospital, located near downtown Phoenix serving patients throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Treats more than 36,000 inpatients a year, and trains more than 220 physicians a year. The hospital is known for its Level 1 trauma services, cancer and cardiology, high-risk obstetrics and Alzheimer's research. Special programs in the hospital include: Audiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Center for Multiple Birth, Center for Joint Surgery, City of Hope (Bone Marrow Transplantation Program) Diabetes/Nutritional Services, Good Samaritan Medical Faculty Clinics, Good Samaritan Kidney Center, Good Samaritan Stroke Center,
Laura Dreier Breast Center, 602-239-6300 John C. Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley and John C. Lincoln Hospital - North Mountain A 262-bed hospital, John C. Lincoln Hospital - North Mountain provides a comprehensive range of services to meet patients' needs in ways few other hospitals can match. More than 2,500 dedicated healthcare professionals work together to provide our patients with the following services, including a Level I Trauma Center, the Birthing Center, the Breast Care Center, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Intensive Care, Orthopedic Unit, Radiology and Digital Imaging services, etc. Kindred Hospital Arizona - Phoenix is a 58-bed acute care hospital that specializes in the care of long-term patients suffering from catastrophic illnesses. The hospital is certified by Medicare and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix) Premier training center for the nation's physicians. Center's medicine, surgery, pediatrics and obstrectic/gynegology programs contribute to the body of knowledge of patient care. Maricopa Medical Center ensures the health care is available to all area residents, giving paying and non-paying patients access to top quality medical care. Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated group practice in the world. Specialists from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 2,500 physicians and scientists and 42,000 allied health staff work at the original clinic in Rochester, Minn., and newer clinics in Jacksonville, Fla., and Arizona. Collectively, the three clinics treat more than half a million people each year. Mayo Clinic Scottsdale is a not-for-profit multi-specialty outpatient clinic. They have a team approach to healthcare with physicians combining their skills to the benefit of each patient. More than 250 physicians & over 1900 support personnel look after the needs of patients. Mayo Clinic Scottsdale is also part of an integrated, multi-campus system that includes the 178-bed Mayo Clinic Hospital, located in northeast Phoenix, four primary care centers throughout the Valley and the Mayo Center for Women's Health. Patients can make their own appointments, or through their physicians.
Maryvale Hospital & Medical Center 239-bed hospital. In addition to the multi-lingual staff, located throughout the hospital there are phone services that offer 120+ languages and dialects. and 320-bed, full service community hospital. Emergency medicine, labor and delivery, medical/surgical services and oncology care are primary offerings at the facility. Specialty care includes the John J. Rhodes Rehabilitation Institute, Center for Women's Health, Generations behavioral health unit, and an array of complementary medical services. Paradise Valley Hospital serves the North Valley Community.In 2004 there were more than 75,000 people that were cared for in the facility. The medical staff includes 700 dedicated physicians, and the core of more than 115 volunteers provide countless hours of support to the patients, staff, and physicians. 217-bed, nondenominational, acute-care, community teaching hospital offering quality medical services ranging from emergency, family medicine, childbirth and delivery, heart, lung, physical and occupational therapy, surgery, intensive care, outpatient, and hospice services to community health, wellness, and education programs. The only acute-care hospital in Arizona focused exclusively on children and providing almost one third of all the Arizona pediatric inpatient care. The hospital's 22-acre, all-pediatric campus in the heart of Phoenix, is one of the top ten largest children's hospitals in the nation. Phoenix Children's Hospital is also a regional referral center for children with highly specialized or life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The hospital caring is exclusively for children, so the health care is viewed differently. Everything is through the eyes of children, parents and siblings. Read some of their stories in our Story Album. Scottsdale Memorial Health Systems 4,000 staff members and 1,350 active physicians, representing more than 50 specialties, is dedicated to keeping the community well. St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center Located in Phoenix, Arizona, a 570-bed, not-for-profit hospital provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. St. Joe's is a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally known Barrow Neurological Institute and the only Trauma Center in the state of Arizona that is verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for pediatrics, maternity care, oncology, orthopedics, cardiology and many other medical services. In 1999, U.S. News and World Report ranked St. Joe's among the best hospitals in several specialties-including the 8th best hospital in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Thunderbird is a fully integrated not-for-profit medical center featuring a 372-bed acute care hospital, a behavioral health center, and an outpatient center. Banner Estrella Medical Center at 92nd Ave and Thomas Road
Stroke designation for the valley hospitals: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (JCAHO-certified), Mayo Clinic Hospital (JCAHO-certified), Boswell Memorial Hospital, del Webb Memorial Hospital, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Arrowhead Hospital, Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix was the first in the state to earn the designation from the Joint Commission of Accreditation on Health Care Organizations, or JCAHO, with Mayo Clinic Hospital receiving the approval a week later in May, 2006. By earning the designation, doctors and nurses at the hospital are considered better equipped to handle stroke victims when they are first brought to the emergency room.
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Hospitals on the way: The population growth demands new health care services, and the following are in the works:
Between Nurses Foundation Betweennurses.org is medium to communicate with all who have chosen the nursing profession because of the passion and dedication it takes in caring for others. Networking in the U.S alone there are approximately 2.6 million nurses (and a greater number worldwide). Links to common tasks and useful information to help you settle into your new community. You will find information about motor vehicle registration, drivers' licenses, and voter registration as well as information on fishing licenses plus other recreational opportunities. Get acquainted with Arizona's government, schools, family services, health care, recreation, and jobs. Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System The Arizona Governor's Council On Health, Physical Fitness and Sports Encourage Arizona citizens to be more active in order to lead healthier, happier & more productive lives. Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition Osteoporosis is not just your Grandmother's disease. This silent disease starts early in life, but its effects are seen later in life. Osteoporosis is the disease of weak, porous bones caused by inadequate calcium, family history, inactivity, and certain medications. Being Caucasian or Asian, and having a thin stature are also risk factors. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, more than 800,000 individuals in Arizona have low bone mass or osteoporosis. One in two women, and one in 8 men, will suffer from osteoporosis-related fractures in their lifetime. The Arizona School of Health Sciences The Arizona School of Health Sciences offers master of science degrees in medical informatics, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, advanced physician assistant studies via distance education, and sports health care. Professional doctorates are offered in audiology (Au.D.) and physical therapy (D.P.T). Each year approximately 156 students matriculate to the school and over 400 are enrolled at any one time.
Arizona Wellness Center for Women Pivotal Research Centers: Comprehensive scope of women's studies, located in the metro Phoenix area, founded by four experienced gynecologists. Each is experienced in the conduct of clinical trials. The center offers a comprehensive array of services to the patients including a full obstetrical and gynecological care, office hysteroscopy, culposcopy, fetal monitoring, ultrasonography and an on-site minor procedure room. The center is home to the Arizona Lactation Center and Incon Therapy; a non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence.
Arizona Wellness Center for Women In the lush Southwest desert, there's a place without stress, where the living is healthy and joy is contagious. Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson will inspire you with new vitality and a fresh perspective. In this magical setting, you can find the best in yourself and experience the exhilaration of healthy living. Wonderful accommodations, three healthy gourmet meals daily,complimentary fitness classes, an incredible selection of health & fitness programs & services, unsurpassed body treatments & facials !
Cutting Stroke: Sweat Magazine reports that in a recent Finnish Study, running or swimming can cut your risk of stroke. In the study 47,721 Finns, ages 25-64, also found that cycling or walking to work helps reduce the risk of stroke. Study participants who reported high levels of leisure time physical activity had a 26% lower risk of any kind of stroke than those with a low level of physical activity. People with a moderate level of physical activity had a 14 percent lower risk of stroke than those with low activity levels.
At ASU: The primary focus is the impact of physical activity on optimal health and wellness through the life span. An additional focus on a healthy lifestyle promotion, including healthy nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management and successful aging. Evidence that a healthy lifestyle is effective in reducing risks of chronic disease plus improves one's quality of life. The Exercise and Wellness program focuses on many healthy lifestyles and methods of promoting adherence among people of all ages and abilities. USA Today, June 6th 2006, reports "the percentage of obese Americans ages 20-74 has skyrocketed. People are obese if they are roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. Millions of overweight baby boomers are on the fast track to becoming disabled senior citizens, a possibility that could have dire repercussions for them and for the nation's already overburdened nursing home system, leading obesity and aging experts say." Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, an Arizona Chapter Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Information, products, services and activities for people who love to walk, hike. The Walking Connection Magazine provides content geared for walkers and hikers. The magazine features information about regional & local area walks and events and articles submitted by professionals from "all walks of life." For all your outdoor recreational activities in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Pritikin Longevity & Wellness Spa Links to Research topics on nutrition and food Comprehensive catalog of Internet resources on human nutrition & related health issues. Wellness network for ASU students A group of professionals who create and collaborate on wellness programs for ASU students. The network is composed of committees that work on programming, policy development and analysis, and marketing and outreach to ASU students Students care about what they eat, having grown up in homes with nutrition and health consciousness as part of life. With the aid of a consulting Registered Dietitian (RD), ASU provides a comprehensive nutrition program that includes not only monitoring menus, but an entire education schedule. A customized program for the specific needs of each individual, and efforts on focusing on different types of nutrition education through varied channels of communication to maximize participation. Wellness, Health, Nutrition & Physical Education Most affordable cities in health insurance Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson ranked high in the "Most affordable Cities for Children's and Family Health Insurance" report issued by eHealthInsurance Services Inc., online insurance brokerage. The HealthSavings Account is becoming more popular for self-employed, sole proprietors, early retirees not eligible for Medicare and families with several children says PR director for Golden Rule Insurance Co. The HSAs have triple tax advantages: money going in is tax deductible, grows tax deferred and as long as the money is spent on qualified medical expenses, the money is tax free per Golden Rule Insurance Co. PR director. Per Reporter Angela Gonzales, the Business Journal, the new consumer-directed health plans are gaining a toe-hold in employer-sponsored health plans in an attempt to reduce premiums. The top ranked cities for family health insurance based on monthly premiums for a family of four with high-deductible plans: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Scottsdale tied with a cost of $203.24 per month.
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