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We're thrilled to celebrate the participation of the Valleywise Health Rainbow Warriors at this year's Phoenix Pride Parade! The Rainbow Warriors are part of our Employee Resource Group (ERG), created by and for LGBTQ+ and allied employees at Valleywise Health. This group provides a space for support, networking, learning, and advising within our health system, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

This week, we recognize the vital role of Sterile Processing professionals in healthcare. Their expertise in cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and managing instruments ensures patient safety across all Valleywise Health locations. Join us in thanking these essential team members for their hard work and dedication to infection prevention and patient care!

Pictured here is Thamela, an Emergency Department (ED) Tech, with her two daughters. On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we not only honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples but also celebrate the individuals who carry these traditions forward. At Valleywise Health, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the resilience, wisdom, and strength of people like Thamela, whose story continues to shape and inspire our community for generations to come.

On this World Mental Health Day, we recognize the pain of losing a loved one to suicide. Dr. Carol Olson, Chairman of Psychiatry at Valleywise Health, reminds us that support is crucial during this difficult time. Here are some ways to navigate grief and healing: Allow yourself to grieve: Embrace your emotions and give yourself time. Seek support: Connect with friends, family, or groups like EMPACT’s Survivors of Suicide. Honor their memory: Celebrate their life with meaningful rituals. Don’t blame yourself: Suicide is complex, and it's beyond your control. Prioritize self-care: Focus on activities that bring you peace. You don’t have to go through this alone. Dr. Olson and the team at Valleywise Health are here to help you find the support you need. Reach out for help when you need it. #MentalHealthMatters #ValleywiseHealth

Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a top mental health leader, José Luis Madera is the Senior Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health at Valleywise Health. With over 20 years in social services, he leads a team of 50+ professionals providing essential care across 11 federally qualified health centers. Bilingual in Spanish and English, José takes a holistic approach to therapy and developed a groundbreaking medication-assisted treatment program for substance use disorders. He’s passionate about reducing stigma and improving access to mental health services in underserved communities.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15), we're proud to highlight the traditions of our Hispanic and Latino community. Watch a preview of a special video featuring three of our nurses—Rebecca Delfin-Ibarra, Malhuia Ibarra, and Tiarah Rivas—members of Grupo Coatlicue, preserving Aztec culture through dance. Click the link to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gzgUtd69

We marked another milestone in our commitment to expanding healthcare access— the grand opening of our Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic in Maryvale. This clinic will bring essential behavioral health services directly into the heart of our community, helping those who need care the most. Stay tuned as we continue enhancing care for our community! #ValleywiseHealth #BehavioralHealth

Valleywise Health proudly joined St. Jerome's Community Resource Fair to educate families on bike safety and distribute helmets. A big thank you to our team for keeping our community safe, one helmet at a time! 🚴♂️

Valleywise Health Medical Center has received Engineering News-Record Southwest's Award of Merit for healthcare projects. This annual award is part of ENR's Regional Best Projects Awards program, which honors the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them. Projects are selected for their achievements in innovation, teamwork, service to the community, safety and design, and construction quality. Designed to deliver exceptional care rooted in safety and compassion, Valleywise Health Medical Center is a new, 233-bed, 10-story, 687,000-square-foot facility providing exceptional, tailored care for the diverse needs of Maricopa County’s 4.5 million residents. As Arizona’s only public teaching hospital, Valleywise Health Medical Center also enhances the health and well-being of an entire region as it trains the next generation of healthcare providers. Congratulations to the entire project team on this recognition. Learn more about how the new facility helps Valleywise Health advance its vision of being a nationally-recognized leader in community-based care: bit.ly/3QUO7c5 📷 Samuel Forrest