Press Releases

May 2013

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center honored for stroke care
Limited edition pink phone sales benefit Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals get 'A' ratings from Leapfrog Group

April 2013

SHC-JCL announce intent to form system-wide affiliation
Gov. Brewer signs bill supporting military healthcare training 
Osborn Medical Center expecting military airlift April 13

March 2013

LPGA players offered health screenings after player diagnosis
New ‘disappearing stent’ restores blood flow to hearts
March is colon cancer awareness month: Be #50andFearless

February 2013

LPGA ticket sales benefit Scottsdale Healthcare
Surgeon reaches daVinci robotic procedure milestone
PBS progam showcases TAVR procedure at Osborn Medical Center
New orthopedic unit opens at Thompson Peak Hospital

January 2013

Scottsdale Healthcare study shows benefit for pancreatic cancer patients
Public invited to learn about cord blood banking on Jan. 29
Bill introduced to cut red tape for military health care training
Hospitals give Scottsdale Fire Dept. a life-saving assist

December 2012

Hospitals initiate visitor precautions for RSV, flu season
Robotic surgery opens new option for fertility restoration
Scottsdale Healthcare plans NE Phoenix expansion

November 2012

Leapfrog Group gives 'A' rating to Scottsdale Healthcare
Sterling Award presented to Scottsdale Healthcare
Scottsdale physicians lead worldwide pancreatic cancer study
Hurricane Sandy survivor gets help from Scottsdale ‘beacon’
TV show takes viewers into the OR at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
Thompson Peak Hospital celebrates 5th birthday

October 2012

Schwab Cup ticket sales benefit Scottsdale Healthcare
Polo Party ticket sales benefit NOAH health centers

September 2012

Cancer benefit motorcycle ride gets kick-start from Go Daddy
Hospital pediatrics department announces free family event

August 2012

Worldwide lung cancer drug study launches at Piper Cancer Center
Scottsdale Healthcare staff attending Stand Up To Cancer telethon
4th annual motorcycle run fundraiser for Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
‘Liquid radiation’ study hopes to improve pancreatic cancer treatment

July 2012

HHS names Scottsdale Healthcare to lead nurse training program
Scottsdale Healthcare named to ‘U.S. News’ Best Hospitals list
Urgent Care center opened by Scottsdale Healthcare

June 2012

New ‘Trojan Horse’ drug attacks pancreatic cancer
NEJM hails new skin cancer drug as ‘greatest advance yet'
Chinese medical delegation visits Scottsdale Healthcare
Hospitals' CIO receives technology award

May 2012

Scottsdale Healthcare medical training program benefits military
Free skin cancer screenings May 19
Scottsdale Healthcare marks 50th anniversary

April 2012

Cancer patient gets new lease on life through clinical trial
Construction starts on inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Pancreatic cancer study results released at AACR meeting

March 2012

Colon cancer campaign focuses on importance of screening
NOAH clinics get FQHC-LA status
Free health checks offered for LPGA fans on March 17
LPGA Founders Cup ticket sales benefit Scottsdale Healthcare

February 2012

Bone marrow transplant program opens at Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Scottsdale Healthcare named Founding Partner for LPGA Phoenix event
FDA approves new cancer drug tested at Scottsdale Healthcare

January 2012

Scottsdale man is state’s 1st to get new TAVR heart valve
Sen. Jon Kyl named Honoree of 36th Honor Ball

December 2011

Level I Trauma Center affirmed for Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
Pentagon official headlines hospital's RN commencement
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center celebrates 10 years

November 2011

New TAVR aortic valve doesn't require open heart surgery
Scottsdale Healthcare debuts mobile military trauma training lab
Drug development collaboration with Cedars-Sinai announced
Nov. 8 Scottsdale event to explore breakthroughs in cancer treatment

October 2011

Early results of new pancreatic cancer treatment published
Charity pro-am to benefit NOAH community health program
Hospital employee giving campaign raises $405,000

September 2011

Screening event IDs men at risk for prostate cancer
National patient care initiative selects Scottsdale Healthcare
Scottsdale Healthcare nurse receives rare ‘Legend’ honor
‘Get Your Gown On’ campaign targets prostate cancer awareness

August 2011

Cancer Care Coordinators are Phoenix’s original nurse navigators
Bikers plan Oct. 22 ‘scrabble ride’ to support cancer center
New hips help author conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro

July 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare named Arizona’s 1st Magnet hospital system
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, TGen studying new breast cancer drug
‘U.S. News’ best hospitals list tabs Scottsdale Healthcare
Protect your kids from heat related illness

June 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare joins NIH Cancer Genome Atlas project
Shea ER recognized as state's 1st ‘Emergency Center of Excellence’
Neonatal ICU feels the love from ‘Scoops’ charity event
35th class of family physicians graduating from Scottsdale Healthcare

May 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare receives stroke care award
Surprising results from Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center sun safety event
Scottsdale study results published in Clinical Cancer Research
Free concert to benefit Neonatal ICU at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea

April 2011

Military med-evacs practice landing at Osborn Medical Center
Auxiliary announces new health sciences scholarships
New drug effective against the most common form of skin cancer

March 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare named in U.S. News Best Hospitals list
LPGA tour players visit Thompson Peak Hospital
Patients willing to undergo multiple tests for new cancer treatments
LPGA discount ticket sales benefit Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals

February 2011

50 years of service celebrated by Scottsdale Healthcare Auxiliary
First MRI-safe pacemaker implanted at Scottsdale Healthcare
Honor Ball proceeds benefit Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center

January 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare plans inpatient rehab hospital
Scottsdale Healthcare dedicates new military training center
Clinical trial of new drug targets cancer cell reproduction
Honor Ball to mark 35 years of community philanthropy

December 2010

Visitor guidelines updated at Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals
Scottsdale Healthcare receives 2010 AQA Pioneer Award for Quality
Hospitals add eHealth service as employee benefit
Hospitals’ employee giving campaign raises record amount
Scottsdale Healthcare enters NIH brain injury study

November 2010

Hospitals plan farmers markets featuring Arizona products
Thompson Peak Hospital marks 3rd year of serving community

October 2010

'Genetic Testing 101' helps understanding of cancer risk
SUSD recognizes health education partnership
Free program offers coping tips for cancer caregivers
Home Health Services ranked among nation's best
Scottsdale Healthcare hosts nurses’ tour of Magnet hospitals
Pediatric ER and ICU debut at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea

September 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare is state’s 1st with Medical Reserve Corps unit
World's 1st patient gets new investigational pancreatic cancer drug
Gin Blossoms concerts support hospital NICU
Pediatric ER tours, teddy bear clinic headline Fall Family Festival
Scottsdale Healthcare Stands Up to Cancer 
Go Daddy donates video for charity motorcycle ride

August 2010

2011 Honor Ball date announced by Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation
Golf tournament benefits Playing for T.I.M.E.
New study seeks to find 'what breast cancer is really made of'

July 2010

Medical journal profiles Scottsdale Healthcare cardiologist
New ICD may lead to safer heart treatment
Hospital executive recognized by academic journal
Poker run to benefit cancer patient lodging program
Scottsdale Healthcare surgeon to lead national bariatric society

June 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare among top 50 U.S. health systems
Hospitals' summer teen program prepares future health professionals
Theater opening to benefit hospital's pediatric services
Scottsdale Healthcare experts share tips in honor of Men's Health Week

May 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare physical therapy program earns national honor
Scottsdale oncologist gets top award from cancer society
Honor Ball raises $765,000 for Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center

April 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare earns top cancer accreditation
Scottsdale Healthcare celebrates Earth Day with recycle art show, more
NOAH health clinics benefit from charity golf event
Scottsdale Healthcare breaks ground on Military Training Center

March 2010

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center named Top 100 Hospital
Golf event helps fund health care for uninsured NE Valley families
Effort aims to spike breast cancer with new approach
Hospital volunteers honored by Scottsdale Healthcare

February 2010 

800 support Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Honor Ball
MidFirst Bank ‘Pink Card’ benefits Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center

January 2010

H1N1 response shows emergency preparedness, community focus
Scottsdale Healthcare providing support for Haiti relief
Couples' heart health event could be a life-saver

December 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary
Community H1N1 vaccination clinic set for Thursday, Dec. 3 

November 2009 

Community H1N1 vaccination clinic set for Saturday, Nov. 21
Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health agency named among top in nation
Teen volunteer awarded Scottsdale Healthcare Auxiliary scholarship 

October 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare honored for commitment to air quality
Hot wheels, hot topics set for Nov. 7 men’s health event
Scottsdale Healthcare staff receive flu shots during disaster drill
Visitor guidelines updated at Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals
New drug aims to ‘seek and destroy’ many types of cancer 

September 2009 

New adrenal cancer drug studied at Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Free prostate screenings and surgery robot test drives Sept. 26
Chilling the heart prevents damage after attack
Skin cancer study results in New England Journal of Medicine 

August 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn earns certification as Primary Stroke Center
Flu prevention tips for NE Valley families
Reusable grocery bags given to hospital staff
Patient-family group helps hospitals improve service
Scottsdale Healthcare researcher presents lung cancer study results 

July 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare, city partner on drug disposal program
Motorcycle poker run to benefit cancer patients
Pancreatic cancer treatment combines breast cancer drug chemotherapy
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation announces date for 2010 Honor Ball
Local nurses to present expertise at national conference
Scottsdale Healthcare takes active role in heart attack initiative
Cardiologist performs state’s first LipiScan procedure
‘Plan for Life’ finds cancer risk, maps lifelong prevention strategies 

June 2009 

Scottsdale ERs beat Arizona, U.S. average wait times
SHC hospitals accredited as Chest Pain Centers
100th robot-assisted surgery celebrated at Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital 

May 2009 

Surgical robot demo this Sunday in Chandler
Scottsdale Healthcare a primary research site for pancreatic cancer grant
New technology improves knee replacement
Sadvary receives Chamber Legacy award 

April 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare bariatric program earns kudos
Previous flu drills help Scottsdale Healthcare prepare for pandemic
Personalized medicine helps cancer patients survive
Scottsdale Healthcare first in region with technology for heart patients
Earth-friendly practices add up to savings for Scottsdale hospitals, 04-15-2009
Scottsdale Hospital Recognized by U.S. News, 04-08-09
Top cancer surgeon joins Scottsdale Healthcare, 04-01-09

March 2009 

New hips help Dad join son in bicycle race, 03-19-09
Healthcare leadership awards presented to Von Hoff, Musil, 03-05-09
March 10 disaster drill won’t affect hospitals’ activities, 03-06-09

February 2009 

Casino night benefits neonatal intensive care unit, 02-11-09
Gin Blossoms headline 2nd annual Scoops of Love to benefit Neonatal ICU at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea, 02-12-09 State’s top designation to Neonatal ICU at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea 

January 2009 

Scottsdale Healthcare Pro-Am Golf Classic set for March 27-28
Bluetooth implantable EKGs save trips to the doctor’s office, 01-21-09
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea marks 25th birthday, 01-21-09
Scottsdale Healthcare Sleep Disorders Center receives accreditation, 01-20-09
ER wait times posted live on hospital website, 01-13-09 

December 2008 

Scottsdale cancer researchers featured in ‘6th Vital Sign’ conference, 12-23-08
Level I Trauma Center affirmed for Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, 12-22-08
Babies birth videoconferenced to Iraq, 12-12-08
Clinical excellence award presented to Scottsdale physician, 12-10-08 

November 2008 

New health warning for mp3 users with pacemakers, 11-12-08
Thompson Peak’s first year includes firsts for Arizona, 11-06-08 

October 2008 

Mammogram comfort improved at Scottsdale Healthcare, 10-08-08 

September 2008 

New medical robot tackles abnormal heart rhythms, 09-19-08
Ovarian cancer drug being tested at Scottsdale Healthcare, 09-09-2008
Scottsdale Healthcare opens seasonal flu clinics, 09-09-2008 

August 2008 

Golf Classic funds health services for uninsured children, 01-03-08
Caring for obese patients focuses on medical professionals, 08-16-2008 

July 2008 

New clinical trial study seeks way to reverse muscle atrophy in cancer patients, 07-30-2008
Scottsdale Healthcare joins World Health Organization health promotion network, 07-14-08
Congressman, Armed Forces dedicate Scottsdale Healthcare's Salute to the Military, 07-14-08 

June 2008 

Concert, donations raise 7000 for neonatal ICU, 06-08-08
Hospitals lauded for efforts to improve own employees’ health, 06-06-08
Summer schoolers to explore hospitals for Doctor 101, 06-02-08 

May 2008 

Gin Blossoms show to benefit Scottsdale hospital’s neonatal ICU, 05-20-08
Crashed car serves as safety reminder for graduates, holiday drivers, 05-14-08
Scottsdale trauma center notes May is Trauma Awareness Month, 05-01-08 

April 2008 

Two new therapies show promise for Cancer Patients, 04-15-08
ER wait times posted on hospital website
Scottsdale Healthcare joins ranks of teaching hospitals with COTH credentials 

March 2008 

Screenings urged during colon cancer awareness month 

February 2008 

Heart attack researchers celebrate by launching national medical program
Scottsdale Healthcare physicians feted at 32nd Honor Ball 

January 2008 

Water is safe at Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals, 01-17-08
Golf Classic funds health services for uninsured children, 01-03-08