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Some stories come full circle, and we’re honored to tell them. Our new video series features team members who were born at Valleywise Health and are now part of the team caring for our community. Each week, we’ll share a new story. Meet OrNail Fischer, Medical Assistant - McDowell Clinic. Born unexpectedly while her mom visited family in Arizona, OrNail now serves the same community that welcomed her into the world with the same compassion that shaped her. Watch her story and see how her deep connection to Valleywise Health inspires the care she provides every day. Follow along as we highlight the people who truly embody what it means to serve the community: https://lnkd.in/guPHU8-b

A severe bleeding injury can happen to anyone at any time. The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has trained nearly 4 million people worldwide in how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding. Valleywise Health is proud to partner with the American College of Surgeons to offer a free Stop the Bleed class. This hands-on training is open to the entire community -no medical experience necessary. Participants will learn simple, proven techniques that can make a critical difference in an emergency. Date: September 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Valleywise Health – Roosevelt Campus 2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Room details will be shared upon registration.) To register: Please email Sara Latham at sara.latham@valleywisehealth.org. A confirmation email with final details will be sent the week before the class. Take the first step - get trained and be ready to make a difference!

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Bishop John Dolan toured Valleywise Health's Maryvale Behavioral Health Hospital Friday, August 29, as part of his unprecedented outreach program to support individuals and families struggling with serious mental illness. He was joined by Mary Permoda, Director of the Diocese's Mental Health Ministry; Brian Cannon, Advocacy Program Manager for Mental Health; and Maria Romo Chavira, Chancellor. Dolan, who lost three siblings to suicide, established the Mental Health Ministry in 2022.

Happy Labor Day from Valleywise Health! Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of people across the country, and to honor those who fought for fair labor practices and better working conditions. At Valleywise Health, we’re especially thankful for our incredible team - providers, nurses, support staff, contractors, partners, and everyone in between. Your commitment to caring for our community makes a meaningful impact every single day. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day!

Some stories come full circle, and we’re honored to tell them. Our new video series features team members who were born at Valleywise Health and are now part of the team caring for our community. Each week, we’ll share a new story. Meet Addy Munoz, Project Manager - FQHC Administration. Addy’s mom didn’t speak English when she arrived at the 'County' hospital, but the care she received stuck with her. Today, Addy works to make sure other families feel that same sense of support. Watch her story and see how her deep connection to Valleywise Health inspires the care she provides every day. Follow along as we highlight the people who truly embody what it means to serve the community: https://lnkd.in/guPHU8-b

The Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health invites you to the 2025 Arizona Burn Symposium - a one-day event dedicated to addressing the growing challenges of extreme heat. This year’s symposium brings together leading experts and frontline professionals to explore how extreme heat is impacting burn care, emergency response, and public health - particularly among our most vulnerable populations. 🗣️ Join us for a full day of learning and collaboration! Topics will include heat-related injuries, wildfire response, urban heat islands, emergency cooling strategies, and recovery resources for affected communities. Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Desert Willow Conference Center - Phoenix, AZ Early bird tickets are available now through September 1! Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gDgR_Nxc Valleywise Health Foundation

Some stories come full circle, and we’re honored to tell them. Our new video series features team members who were born at Valleywise Health and are now part of the team caring for our community. Each week, we’ll share a new story. Meet Anna Olvera, Health Unit Coordinator. Anna was born fast — so fast her mom delivered her solo. Now, decades later, she works in Labor & Delivery, caring for families just like hers. Watch her story and see how her deep connection to Valleywise Health inspires the care she provides every day. Follow along as we highlight the people who truly embody what it means to serve the community: https://lnkd.in/guPHU8-b

Valleywise Health was recently highlighted in a The New York Times article titled “Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City.” The piece explores the life-threatening impact of extreme summer heat in Phoenix, particularly on individuals experiencing homelessness. Dr. Kevin Foster, Director of the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health, shared insights into the alarming rise in severe burn injuries caused by contact with superheated surfaces like asphalt, which can reach temperatures up to 180 degrees. According to a 16-year study led by Dr. Foster, there's a clear link between rising temperatures and an increase in both the frequency and severity of burn injuries. While these injuries affect a wide range of individuals, people experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable due to prolonged sun exposure, dehydration, and the difficulty of keeping wounds clean and bandaged. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gZ3-YSe4

We were honored to welcome Senator Mark Kelly and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego for a vital roundtable discussion on the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Arizona’s Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As Arizona's public teaching hospital and safety net health care system, Valleywise Health is particularly vulnerable to these dramatic cuts. Preliminary estimates indicate Arizona could lose between $2 billion and $3 billion in federal Medicaid funding, potentially leaving 200,000 to 350,000 additional Arizonans without health coverage. We're working with Senator Kelly, Mayor Gallego, and healthcare leaders across Arizona to mitigate the impact of these cuts and protect access to care for Arizona’s most vulnerable communities. Photos provided by: Phoenix Mayor's Office.

A recent KJZZ 91.5 FM Phoenix article reports 35 confirmed heat-related deaths in Maricopa County this year so far, with 369 more under investigation - about 30% fewer than this time last summer. Dr. Frank LoVecchio, Emergency Physician and Medical Toxicologist at Valleywise Health, was featured in the article where he discusses how the Valley's first responders and hospitals have gotten better at treating heat illnesses. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwhGqbpT