HonorHealth

Happy Fourth of July, Arizona!

HonorHealth is at the top of the class ⭐ With four A's and two B's, HonorHealth out-performs all other multi-hospital systems in Arizona to provide high quality and safe care. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are assigned to nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals across the nation. This safety grade is the gold standard measure of patient safety. Leapfrog uses up to 30 national performance measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other data sources to produce a single letter grade representing a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

Every summer, HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank experiences a substantial increase in the number of households served per day, but food donations tend to decrease. That's why Desert Mission is teaming up with the American Heart Association for our annual Back-to-School Supply & Healthy Food Drive, running through Friday, July 5: https://lnkd.in/ghJf72Gh Consider donating heart-healthy, shelf-stable foods along with school supplies to ensure children in our community are set up for success once school begins. Ways to participate: 🍎 Find a collection bin at an HonorHealth hospital near you. ✏️ Drop off donated items at Desert Mission Food Bank by Friday, July 5. 💵 Donate financially in support of the program through the HonorHealth Foundation.

HonorHealth CEO, Todd LaPorte, earned a spot on the Becker's Healthcare 2024 list of "Great leaders in healthcare" and we couldn't agree more! Todd's reputation precedes him. Not only is he a kind and approachable executive, but he is quick to embrace change, passionate about supporting physicians and team members, and an inspiration for the future: https://bit.ly/44RkHUJ Congratulations, Todd!

HonorHealth is the first healthcare system in Arizona to treat patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia, a severe form of peripheral artery disease, using a minimally invasive technique to bypass blocked arteries in the leg and restore blood flow to the foot. Prior to this technique, patients were considered no-option cases, which often led to amputation of the foot or leg: https://bit.ly/3Vx5fJv Hasan Aldailami, MD, and Avigayil Ribner, MD, were part of the multi-disciplinary team that completed the first procedure at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Scottsdale's Juneteenth Freedom Celebration! On Saturday, HonorHealth and volunteers from our newest People Resource Group, Boldly Leading Action for Change (BLAC), hosted an interactive booth with blood pressure screenings, genetic counseling, health literature and games. Several experts also spoke on a panel addressing health disparities affecting the Black community. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and is a day to honor African American freedom and achievement.

Do you know a high school student interested in pursuing a career in medicine? HonorHealth’s Explorer Club is accepting applications! 💡 Learn more about each of our programs here: https://bit.ly/3xCaOeU 📝 Students interested in participating in the 2024-2025 program can apply here: https://bit.ly/4dItdcH 📅 Don't delay! The application deadline is Tuesday, June 18 at noon. We're excited to offer the chance for future healthcare leaders to participate in our student-run clubs where they interact and learn from physicians and other healthcare professionals. Club meetings are once a month from August – June.

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It's a day to honor African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. HonorHealth is proud to once again sponsor Scottsdale's Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and open to everyone. This year, Boldly Leading Action for Change (BLAC), our newest People Resource Group, will host an interactive booth with blood pressure screenings, genetic counseling, health literature and games. HonorHealth clinicians will be featured in a panel discussion around health disparities affecting the Black community. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4b0SgFm

From witnessing injuries on his University of Arizona dance team to now helping athletes return to peak performance, HonorHealth Sports Medicine physician, Ashkan Alkhamisi, MD, shared his story and expertise with the Maricopa County Medical Society in their Arizona Physician magazine. Flip to pages 34-35 to read his physician spotlight: https://bit.ly/3yhv8oy

At HonorHealth, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. By honoring the things that make each of us unique, our 15,000 team members strive to create an inclusive place to work and to heal. 🌈 Honor In PRIDE is HonorHealth’s People Resource Group (PRG) making diversity and inclusion intentional by educating providers, advocating for change and equity, and empowering our LGBTQIA+ team members and patients. #PhoenixPride #PrideMonth