Press Releases

February 2010

New military trauma training center announced for Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical 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

Dr. Dan Von Hoff to be honoree at 2010 Honor Ball
World’s first trial of new cancer drug opens at Scottsdale Healthcare
Promising new drug studied for advanced thymic cancer
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary

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

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