Valleywise Health

Steve Purves, President & CEO, penned a guest editorial this week thanking our community for supporting the re-invention of our public teaching hospital and safety net system of care in Maricopa County. Our new 10-story hospital along with our new state of the art community health centers and behavioral health programs were all part of our reinvention and are beacons of hope for all who need healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gyNCTrgP

Rock star and healthcare leader! Lia Christiansen, our Chief Administrative Officer, is being honored as one of this year's Most Influential Women. After a year leading the Care Reimagined project to build and open a new hospital, it's a fitting title for our amazing CAO.

With aging infrastructure, a growing population, and a financial crisis that threatened to shut its doors, Valleywise Health was facing a perfect storm. But at HealthSpaces '24, CEO Steve Purves, FACHE, shared how his team weathered the challenges by thinking outside the box and embracing innovation. 💡 From creative problem-solving strategies to building a $935M state-of-the-art medical center during a pandemic, Valleywise Health's journey is a case study in resilience and transformation. 💪 👉 Want to learn more about Valleywise Health's inspiring transformation? Watch his full talk here: https://hubs.li/Q02GZ5Bp0

🎉 Congratulations to Jacaranda Cervantes, BS MT (ASCP)! 🎉 Jackie won the Valleywise Health Foundation Backpack Drive raffle and scored FREE car washes for a year from Raceway Car Wash! 🚗✨ Jackie was randomly chosen from a pool of Valleywise Health employees who generously contributed to this year's Backpack Drive. We couldn't have asked for a more deserving winner! With 15 years of unwavering support for Valleywise Health Foundation, Jackie has participated in everything from payroll deductions and reserved parking to the “Leave Your Mark” initiative, merchandise purchases, and, of course, the Backpack Drive. Currently serving as a Supervisor Medical Technologist at Valleywise Health, Jackie shared: "I have worked at Valleywise for 24 years, and since day one I have loved the work I do. I love giving back to the Foundation because I know how much they help our community by providing so many necessary services. Without their support, many patients would not have the means to get the care they need and deserve." A huge thank you to Jackie Cervantes and all the Valleywise Health employees who contributed to the Backpack Drive this year. And a special shout out to Raceway Express for this amazing prize! 🌟

Check out this video capturing the historic moment when 220 patients were moved into the new Valleywise Health Medical Center, starting at 3 a.m. on June 13th. https://lnkd.in/gCZdHYDA

As a heat wave grips Arizona and the Southwest, surgeons at the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center are seeing an increase in elderly patients with severe burn injuries from contact with hot pavement and other surfaces. At a news conference this week, Dr. Kevin Foster, burn center director, was joined by 71-year-old burn survivor Robert Woolley of Phoenix, who last year suffered serious burns after falling on hot gravel in his backyard. The burn center is seeking to raise public awareness of burn risks associated with extreme heat. Story: https://lnkd.in/ggDNabna

Arizona Burn Center Director Dr. Kevin Foster today joined the Phoenix Fire Department in reminding residents to leave fireworks to the professionals. While the state may have legalized the sale of some fireworks, most fireworks are still illegal to set off in the city of Phoenix. The only fireworks that are OK are novelty fireworks like sparklers, but even those can be dangerous and lead to severe burns. “All of these injuries are preventable,” said Dr. Foster. “Just because these fireworks are legal does not mean they are safe. Anything that explodes or catches on fire is potentially dangerous to human beings.”

It’s been two weeks since we safely moved over 200 patients in beds or wheelchairs to large, private rooms in the new Valleywise Health Medical Center. This news report captures how our employees, physicians, and volunteers worked tirelessly to plan and execute this massive operation. “It’s a historic moment and the fulfillment of a promise to the people of Maricopa County to build a new public teaching hospital and safety net system of care for the residents of our beautiful Valley and throughout the Southwest,” said Steve Purves, President & CEO. https://lnkd.in/gxMgVf_E

“Yesterday, we began the move of more than 220 patients from our legacy ‘county’ hospital, and into a state-of-the-art, modern medical center. At 3 a.m., we closed the doors to our old emergency department for good, ushering in a new era of healthcare, especially for the most vulnerable patients in our community.” - Steve Purves, President & CEO The transition was filled with emotion as our dedicated team carefully moved patients into their new, environments. We’re incredibly proud of our staff for their hard work and preparation, ensuring a smooth transition. Thank you to all our employees—you are the heart and soul of Valleywise Health. Today marks a significant milestone in our continuous journey to provide exceptional care for our community. #ValleywiseHealth #NewBeginnings #HealthcareExcellence #CommunityCare

Looking back on the busy 1971 move, Mary Rose Wilcox, a member of the Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors, remembers when hundreds of patients were transferred from the old county hospital to the then Maricopa County General Hospital. This week, we’re getting ready to move about 200 patients to the new Valleywise Health Medical Center. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/gBsQMaJZ