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ELLIOT GROVES OPENS UP AT MORRISON RANCH
GILBERT, AZ, (June 16, 2013) – The Morrison family continues to implement its master planned community in Gilbert. Ashton Woods have already opened two models complexes and Taylor Morrison has their Grand Opening Saturday, July 29th, within the popular master plan.
This next neighborhood is called Elliot Groves and sits at the Southeast corner of Elliot and Recker Roads. Howard Morrison, partner in Morrison Ranch, says, “We are glad to continue our pursuit of creating ‘a community with character’.”
Ashton Woods and Taylor Morrison split the 208 lots in Phase I which are made up of 60' wide and 50’ wide lots. Their products will continue the now familiar elevation choices between: Craftsman, Farmhouse, Prairie, and Ranch themes. These homebuilders have been two of the more successful homebuilders in Arizona during the last several years of economic downturn, particularly in the single family residential construction industry.
Both homebuilders have been selling homes in Morrison Ranch’s most recent neighborhood: Lakeview Trails. Their product information can be found at their models and respective websites.
Howard Morrison
3180 E. Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234United Food Bank Achieves Record Distribution - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
ELLIOT GROVES OPENS UP AT MORRISON RANCH
GILBERT, AZ, (June 16, 2013) – The Morrison family continues to implement its master planned community in Gilbert. Ashton Woods have already opened two models complexes and Taylor Morrison has their Grand Opening Saturday, July 29th, within the popular master plan.
This next neighborhood is called Elliot Groves and sits at the Southeast corner of Elliot and Recker Roads. Howard Morrison, partner in Morrison Ranch, says, “We are glad to continue our pursuit of creating ‘a community with character’.”
Ashton Woods and Taylor Morrison split the 208 lots in Phase I which are made up of 60' wide and 50’ wide lots. Their products will continue the now familiar elevation choices between: Craftsman, Farmhouse, Prairie, and Ranch themes. These homebuilders have been two of the more successful homebuilders in Arizona during the last several years of economic downturn, particularly in the single family residential construction industry.
Both homebuilders have been selling homes in Morrison Ranch’s most recent neighborhood: Lakeview Trails. Their product information can be found at their models and respective websites.
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Howard Morrison
3180 E. Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
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United Food Bank Achieves Record Distribution
The United Food Bank witnessed record-breaking numbers for its food distribution in the month of April. It distributed 2,506,102 pounds of food, with about 2.5 million pounds going to its partner agencies and 6,000 pounds being shared with other food banks. Altogether, that is the equivalent of 2,088,418 meals to feed those in need.
This accomplishment coincides with the food bank’s 30th anniversary celebration this month. During its first fiscal year, United Food Bank distributed 536,250 lbs. of food. With this new record, it is distributing more than four times that in a single month today. In fact, the food bank distributed more food in April than it did in its first two years combined. This shows how significantly the food bank has grown over the years, in every way from its food distribution, to its staff size, to the number of programs it operates. In the 2011/2012 fiscal year, it distributed 19,801,662 pounds of food (more than 45,200 meals daily).
With the number of food insufficient Americans continuing to rise, it is necessary that United Food Bank continues to grow in order to meet this need. In Arizona, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4 children are in need of food assistance. However, thanks to the generous support of its donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors the food bank will help these Arizonans. “Though I’m delighted that we are able to provide this record amount of help, I am saddened that the need is such that we have to,” said CEO Bob Evans. United Food Bank is currently on track to distribute more in the 2012/2013 fiscal year than it did in the first six years of its history combined.
About United Food Bank
United Food Bank is a private nonprofit organization that provides hunger relief/food assistance by collecting, acquiring, storing and distributing food and related commodities through a network of partner social services agencies in the East Valley, eastern Maricopa County, Gila and Pinal Counties and southern Apache and Navajo Counties. United Food Bank receives the prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, for its efficiency. For more information visit http://www.unitedfoodbank.org
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About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms.AZ BALL CHARTER NAMES ROSSI AS ORGANIZATION’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
United Food Bank Achieves Record Distribution
Monthly distribution reaches new number
Monthly distribution reaches new number
The United Food Bank witnessed record-breaking numbers for its food distribution in the month of April. It distributed 2,506,102 pounds of food, with about 2.5 million pounds going to its partner agencies and 6,000 pounds being shared with other food banks. Altogether, that is the equivalent of 2,088,418 meals to feed those in need.
This accomplishment coincides with the food bank’s 30th anniversary celebration this month. During its first fiscal year, United Food Bank distributed 536,250 lbs. of food. With this new record, it is distributing more than four times that in a single month today. In fact, the food bank distributed more food in April than it did in its first two years combined. This shows how significantly the food bank has grown over the years, in every way from its food distribution, to its staff size, to the number of programs it operates. In the 2011/2012 fiscal year, it distributed 19,801,662 pounds of food (more than 45,200 meals daily).
With the number of food insufficient Americans continuing to rise, it is necessary that United Food Bank continues to grow in order to meet this need. In Arizona, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4 children are in need of food assistance. However, thanks to the generous support of its donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors the food bank will help these Arizonans. “Though I’m delighted that we are able to provide this record amount of help, I am saddened that the need is such that we have to,” said CEO Bob Evans. United Food Bank is currently on track to distribute more in the 2012/2013 fiscal year than it did in the first six years of its history combined.
About United Food Bank
United Food Bank is a private nonprofit organization that provides hunger relief/food assistance by collecting, acquiring, storing and distributing food and related commodities through a network of partner social services agencies in the East Valley, eastern Maricopa County, Gila and Pinal Counties and southern Apache and Navajo Counties. United Food Bank receives the prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, for its efficiency. For more information visit http://www.unitedfoodbank.org
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About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms.
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AZ BALL CHARTER NAMES ROSSI AS ORGANIZATION’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Robert Rossi, Ed.D., of Phoenix, has been hired as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Ball Charter Schools and will begin oversight of the organization’s three campuses on July 1.
Arizona Ball Charter Schools manages Hearn Academy in Phoenix, Dobson Academy in Chandler, and Val Vista Academy in Gilbert; representing more than 1,500 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Rossi will be responsible for the overall operation of the organization and will serve as the direct supervisor to the schools’ administrators.
“Throughout my career, I have served as an advocate for kids and believe that school leadership should consistently drive student achievement with decisions that will benefit and serve the best interest of all students,” said Rossi. “I find the Board and principals at Ball Charter Schools to have a very similar philosophy and I look forward to working on behalf of the organization to advance this vision.”
Rossi began his teaching career at Barcelona Elementary School in Phoenix and has since served as the assistant principal at Shadow Mountain High School and the principal at Desert Edge High School. He most recently served as the Director of Secondary Schools on behalf of Tucson Unified School District where he supervised 12 schools and more than 14,000 students.
Since 2008, Rossi has served as a liaison for The Center for Secondary School Redesign (CSSR) where he works with school administrators to improve best practices and to provide the needed tools, research, data and training to facilitate student learning. He will continue his work on behalf of CSSR.
Rossi received his B.A. and Master of Counseling in Education from Arizona State University and his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
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Maricopa County Nonprofits Can Apply for $100,000 Grant From 2013 Humana Communities Benefit—Arizona - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
AZ BALL CHARTER NAMES ROSSI AS ORGANIZATION’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO
Phoenix Resident, ASU Alumnus Will Oversee Three Campuses in Phoenix, East Valley
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Robert Rossi, Ed.D., of Phoenix, has been hired as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Ball Charter Schools and will begin oversight of the organization’s three campuses on July 1.
Arizona Ball Charter Schools manages Hearn Academy in Phoenix, Dobson Academy in Chandler, and Val Vista Academy in Gilbert; representing more than 1,500 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Rossi will be responsible for the overall operation of the organization and will serve as the direct supervisor to the schools’ administrators.
“Throughout my career, I have served as an advocate for kids and believe that school leadership should consistently drive student achievement with decisions that will benefit and serve the best interest of all students,” said Rossi. “I find the Board and principals at Ball Charter Schools to have a very similar philosophy and I look forward to working on behalf of the organization to advance this vision.”
Rossi began his teaching career at Barcelona Elementary School in Phoenix and has since served as the assistant principal at Shadow Mountain High School and the principal at Desert Edge High School. He most recently served as the Director of Secondary Schools on behalf of Tucson Unified School District where he supervised 12 schools and more than 14,000 students.
Since 2008, Rossi has served as a liaison for The Center for Secondary School Redesign (CSSR) where he works with school administrators to improve best practices and to provide the needed tools, research, data and training to facilitate student learning. He will continue his work on behalf of CSSR.
Rossi received his B.A. and Master of Counseling in Education from Arizona State University and his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Arizona Ball Charter Schools (AzBCS) was founded in 1997 through investment by The Ball Foundation. It is the mission of AzBCS to provide a high quality education that emphasizes core academic excellence. This is delivered in a nurturing partnership, where parents, students and staff work together in professional learning communities to form a successful educational program. AzBCS includes Dobson Academy in Chandler (1998), Hearn Academy in Phoenix (1998), and Val Vista Academy in Gilbert (2012). For more information, visit http://www.azballcharterschools.org
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Maricopa County Nonprofits Can Apply for $100,000 Grant From 2013 Humana Communities Benefit—Arizona
PHOENIX — May 7, 2012 — As the amount of nonprofits increase nationwide – with one organization for every 175 Americans, according to the Nonprofit Almanac 2012 – the need to maintain program funding is also increasing. To alleviate the need locally, nonprofit organizations can now apply for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit charitable grant in Arizona, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).
For the seventh consecutive year, the Humana Communities Benefit program will award a one-time, $100,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Maricopa County focused on improving health experiences or building healthy communities. Nonprofit organizations can apply now through June 28. Organizations in the operational areas of childhood health, intergenerational health and active lifestyles are encouraged to apply. Following a selection process by a panel of local judges, the 2013 grant winner will be announced at a celebratory event in October.
“There are so many deserving Phoenix-area nonprofits doing what they can to improve the health and well-being of the community,” said Curt Howell, president of Humana’s Employer Group segment in Arizona and co-chairperson of this year’s charitable-awards program. “By offering the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit grant, we are helping a deserving organization continue its positive impact in our community.”
The Humana Communities Benefit program in Arizona awarded the 2012 grant to Ryan House, a nonprofit organization providing respite and palliative care to children with life-threatening conditions. The organization is using the $100,000 grant to transform a simple computer room into a state-of-the-art multimedia “Story of Me Room,” complete with video journaling equipment, voice recording technologies and therapeutic media opportunities. The room will give children with life-threatening conditions and their families different modalities for storytelling to promote healthy communication across the family generations.
“From a community-based gardening program for autism spectrum disorder patients to a new fitness center for people with disabilities, Humana and the Humana Foundation have contributed to the growth of many innovative health initiatives in the Phoenix area over the last seven years,” said Michael Franks, Regional President of Senior Products for Humana’s Desert Pacific Region and co-chairperson of the awards program. “We encourage all eligible nonprofit organizations to apply for this great funding opportunity.”
More information on the application and the grant are available at http://www.Humana.com/HCB Quest.ions can also be directed to Humana by e-mail to ArizonaBenefits@Humana.com.
About the Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health care companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the site of Humana’s corporate headquarters, the Foundation’s mission is to promote healthy lives and healthy communities. The Foundation’s key funding priorities are childhood health, intergenerational health, and active lifestyles. For more information, visit http://www.humanafoundation.org
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Humana and the Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members, our associates, the communities we serve, and our planet.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at http://www.humana.com inclu,ding copies of:
• Annual reports to stockholders
• Securities and Exchange Commission filings
• Most recent investor conference presentations
• Quarterly earnings news releases
• Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls
• Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors)
• Corporate Governance Information
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Maricopa County Nonprofits Can Apply for $100,000 GrantFrom 2013 Humana Communities Benefit—Arizona Program
2012 Winner Giving Families of Terminally-Ill Children a Chance to Tell “Story of Me” With New Multimedia Room
PHOENIX — May 7, 2012 — As the amount of nonprofits increase nationwide – with one organization for every 175 Americans, according to the Nonprofit Almanac 2012 – the need to maintain program funding is also increasing. To alleviate the need locally, nonprofit organizations can now apply for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit charitable grant in Arizona, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).
For the seventh consecutive year, the Humana Communities Benefit program will award a one-time, $100,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Maricopa County focused on improving health experiences or building healthy communities. Nonprofit organizations can apply now through June 28. Organizations in the operational areas of childhood health, intergenerational health and active lifestyles are encouraged to apply. Following a selection process by a panel of local judges, the 2013 grant winner will be announced at a celebratory event in October.
“There are so many deserving Phoenix-area nonprofits doing what they can to improve the health and well-being of the community,” said Curt Howell, president of Humana’s Employer Group segment in Arizona and co-chairperson of this year’s charitable-awards program. “By offering the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit grant, we are helping a deserving organization continue its positive impact in our community.”
The Humana Communities Benefit program in Arizona awarded the 2012 grant to Ryan House, a nonprofit organization providing respite and palliative care to children with life-threatening conditions. The organization is using the $100,000 grant to transform a simple computer room into a state-of-the-art multimedia “Story of Me Room,” complete with video journaling equipment, voice recording technologies and therapeutic media opportunities. The room will give children with life-threatening conditions and their families different modalities for storytelling to promote healthy communication across the family generations.
“From a community-based gardening program for autism spectrum disorder patients to a new fitness center for people with disabilities, Humana and the Humana Foundation have contributed to the growth of many innovative health initiatives in the Phoenix area over the last seven years,” said Michael Franks, Regional President of Senior Products for Humana’s Desert Pacific Region and co-chairperson of the awards program. “We encourage all eligible nonprofit organizations to apply for this great funding opportunity.”
More information on the application and the grant are available at http://www.Humana.com/HCB Quest.ions can also be directed to Humana by e-mail to ArizonaBenefits@Humana.com.
About the Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health care companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the site of Humana’s corporate headquarters, the Foundation’s mission is to promote healthy lives and healthy communities. The Foundation’s key funding priorities are childhood health, intergenerational health, and active lifestyles. For more information, visit http://www.humanafoundation.org
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Humana and the Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members, our associates, the communities we serve, and our planet.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at http://www.humana.com inclu,ding copies of:
• Annual reports to stockholders
• Securities and Exchange Commission filings
• Most recent investor conference presentations
• Quarterly earnings news releases
• Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls
• Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors)
• Corporate Governance Information
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WEBINAR - BOOST YOUR WILLPOWER
Your Secret Weapon - Boost Your Willpower (Webinar)
Understanding your willpower - what drains it & what boosts it - is critical to your success. You’ll learn:
• The truth about willpower so you can leverage it to be more successful
• 4 ways to boost your willpower, putting you on the path to success more often
• 2 exercises to keep your willpower at a high level, helping you finish more tasks & goals
• Additional tips to get you through tough willpower challenges, helping you complete tough goals
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (MST). Cost: $29. This is a webinar, you'll attend via your computer. Once you register here: http://willpower2013july.eventbrite.com/ you will receive a link via email that will allow you to join the webinar on July 10.
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.comFastMed URGENT CARE WANTS YOU TO JOIN THE COOL CROWD THIS SUMMER - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Your Secret Weapon - Boost Your Willpower (Webinar)
Understanding your willpower - what drains it & what boosts it - is critical to your success. You’ll learn:
• The truth about willpower so you can leverage it to be more successful
• 4 ways to boost your willpower, putting you on the path to success more often
• 2 exercises to keep your willpower at a high level, helping you finish more tasks & goals
• Additional tips to get you through tough willpower challenges, helping you complete tough goals
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (MST). Cost: $29. This is a webinar, you'll attend via your computer. Once you register here: http://willpower2013july.eventbrite.com/ you will receive a link via email that will allow you to join the webinar on July 10.
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.com
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FastMed URGENT CARE WANTS YOU TO JOIN THE COOL CROWD THIS SUMMER
FastMed Urgent Care wants you to join the cool crowd this summer!
Ask anyone what they know about Arizona summers, and you will get an almost unanimous answer -"it's hot." The summer means being outside, and while it can be a lot of fun, it also can bring about some unfortunate and serious conditions. FastMed seeks to help educate you on how to spot the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them altogether so that you can enjoy being outside safely.
Knowing is half the battle, so please familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms, and you have a chance to be a hero this summer. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat-related illness symptoms, simply walk into your neighborhood FastMed Urgent Care clinic and we can get you treated promptly. There is no appointment necessary, and we are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Spot the signs:
Heat stroke symptoms – slurred speech, chills, hallucinations, throbbing headache, confusion, elevated body temperature, and hot skin with no sweating
Heat exhaustion symptoms – muscle cramps, clammy skin, confusion, heavy sweating, nausea, pale complexion, rapid and shallow breathing, elevated body temperature, and extreme fatigue
Heat syncope symptoms – dizziness, fainting, and light-headedness
Heat cramps symptoms – muscle spasms, usually in arms, legs or abdomen
Heat rash symptoms – small red clusters of blisters or pimples, common on upper chest, neck, groin, under the breast and crease of elbow
Prevention tips:
1) Drink plenty of water before, during, and after spending time in the sun. Avoid things that dehydrate you, including alcohol, large amounts of sugar, and caffeine.
2) Start off slow and gradually build your way up to your optimum outdoor work level.
3) Wear clothing that is light colored and loose fighting in breathable fabrics such as cotton.
4) If you are performing strenuous work or engaging in physically demanding activity, try to do so in the coolest part of the day.
5) Remain aware of your physical condition and of those around you for early detection of dehydration, heat stress, or stroke.
Reminder: If you or someone you know is experiencing heat-related illness symptoms, walk into your neighborhood FastMed Urgent Care clinic.
About FastMed Urgent Care:
FastMed Urgent Care is designed with your busy schedule in mind. At the end of a workday, on weekends, and even on the holidays, when you need medical assistance for non-life-threatening conditions, you need it now – promptly, professionally, and with a personal touch.
FastMed walk-in clinics are clean, modern, fully equipped medical center facilities with on-site x-rays and labs and staffed with the highest quality medical professionals. Each location has extended hours and is open 365 days a year. Most important, each FastMed team member is committed to delivering the highest-quality medical care and personal attention…and it’s all right in your neighborhood. For more information visit FastMed.com
Kevin Colby - Marketing Coordinator - k.colby@fastmed.com
Ari Brooks - Marketing Intern - a.brooks@fastmed.comJOHN’S REFRIGERATION WINS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARD - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
FastMed Urgent Care wants you to join the cool crowd this summer!
Ask anyone what they know about Arizona summers, and you will get an almost unanimous answer -"it's hot." The summer means being outside, and while it can be a lot of fun, it also can bring about some unfortunate and serious conditions. FastMed seeks to help educate you on how to spot the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them altogether so that you can enjoy being outside safely.
Knowing is half the battle, so please familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms, and you have a chance to be a hero this summer. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat-related illness symptoms, simply walk into your neighborhood FastMed Urgent Care clinic and we can get you treated promptly. There is no appointment necessary, and we are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Spot the signs:
Heat stroke symptoms – slurred speech, chills, hallucinations, throbbing headache, confusion, elevated body temperature, and hot skin with no sweating
Heat exhaustion symptoms – muscle cramps, clammy skin, confusion, heavy sweating, nausea, pale complexion, rapid and shallow breathing, elevated body temperature, and extreme fatigue
Heat syncope symptoms – dizziness, fainting, and light-headedness
Heat cramps symptoms – muscle spasms, usually in arms, legs or abdomen
Heat rash symptoms – small red clusters of blisters or pimples, common on upper chest, neck, groin, under the breast and crease of elbow
Prevention tips:
1) Drink plenty of water before, during, and after spending time in the sun. Avoid things that dehydrate you, including alcohol, large amounts of sugar, and caffeine.
2) Start off slow and gradually build your way up to your optimum outdoor work level.
3) Wear clothing that is light colored and loose fighting in breathable fabrics such as cotton.
4) If you are performing strenuous work or engaging in physically demanding activity, try to do so in the coolest part of the day.
5) Remain aware of your physical condition and of those around you for early detection of dehydration, heat stress, or stroke.
Reminder: If you or someone you know is experiencing heat-related illness symptoms, walk into your neighborhood FastMed Urgent Care clinic.
About FastMed Urgent Care:
FastMed Urgent Care is designed with your busy schedule in mind. At the end of a workday, on weekends, and even on the holidays, when you need medical assistance for non-life-threatening conditions, you need it now – promptly, professionally, and with a personal touch.
FastMed walk-in clinics are clean, modern, fully equipped medical center facilities with on-site x-rays and labs and staffed with the highest quality medical professionals. Each location has extended hours and is open 365 days a year. Most important, each FastMed team member is committed to delivering the highest-quality medical care and personal attention…and it’s all right in your neighborhood. For more information visit FastMed.com
Kevin Colby - Marketing Coordinator - k.colby@fastmed.com
Ari Brooks - Marketing Intern - a.brooks@fastmed.com
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JOHN’S REFRIGERATION WINS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARD
John’s Refrigeration of Mesa AZ was recently named one of Contracting Business.com magazine’s 2013 Quality Home Comfort Award winners.
Their project is a system renovation and retrofit in the 4,000 sq. ft. home of Bill and Aimee Edwards of Scottsdale, AZ. The Edwards suffered from a lack of comfort in their home and were looking for someone who could provide a cost-effective solution. By listening to their customer and doing a thorough investigation of their home and mechanical system, the team at John’s was able to discover that the homeowners had uneven temperatures throughout their house, high utility bills, and a significant dust problem. They also discovered that the Edwards’ home suffered from major duct leakage, not enough return air, and a lot of duct routing problems.
By paying attention to the details, working to correct the problems in a cost-effective manner, and then testing their work and properly commissioning the system, Johns’ Refrigeration was able to solve the issues and create a much more comfortable and healthy indoor environment for the Edwards family.
The Quality Home Comfort Awards is a program the Contracting Business.com magazine launched in 1991 to recognize quality in professional residential HVAC contracting. Since that time, more than 100 outstanding HVAC projects have been recognized. Winning projects, like the John’s Refrigeration effort, will be featured in the July, 2013 edition of ContractingBusiness.com magazine and posted online.
Melissa Perkins
910West
Melissa@910west.com
817-845-1596BOOST YOUR WILLPOWER - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
John's Refrigeration Wins Quality Home Comfort Award
John’s Refrigeration of Mesa AZ was recently named one of Contracting Business.com magazine’s 2013 Quality Home Comfort Award winners.
Their project is a system renovation and retrofit in the 4,000 sq. ft. home of Bill and Aimee Edwards of Scottsdale, AZ. The Edwards suffered from a lack of comfort in their home and were looking for someone who could provide a cost-effective solution. By listening to their customer and doing a thorough investigation of their home and mechanical system, the team at John’s was able to discover that the homeowners had uneven temperatures throughout their house, high utility bills, and a significant dust problem. They also discovered that the Edwards’ home suffered from major duct leakage, not enough return air, and a lot of duct routing problems.
By paying attention to the details, working to correct the problems in a cost-effective manner, and then testing their work and properly commissioning the system, Johns’ Refrigeration was able to solve the issues and create a much more comfortable and healthy indoor environment for the Edwards family.
The Quality Home Comfort Awards is a program the Contracting Business.com magazine launched in 1991 to recognize quality in professional residential HVAC contracting. Since that time, more than 100 outstanding HVAC projects have been recognized. Winning projects, like the John’s Refrigeration effort, will be featured in the July, 2013 edition of ContractingBusiness.com magazine and posted online.
Melissa Perkins
910West
Melissa@910west.com
817-845-1596
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BOOST YOUR WILLPOWER
Boost Your Willpower
Understanding your willpower - what drains it & what boosts it - is critical to your success. You’ll learn:
• The truth about willpower
• Boost your willpower – 4 techniques
• Keep your willpower at a high level – 2 exercises
• Additional tips to get you through tough willpower challenges
Date: June 25
Time: 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Place: MidFirst Bank
3631 E Baseline (Val Vista/Baseline)
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Cost: $29. Register here: http://willpowerjune2013.eventbrite.com/
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.comWine & Write (Journaling Workshop) - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Boost Your Willpower
Understanding your willpower - what drains it & what boosts it - is critical to your success. You’ll learn:
• The truth about willpower
• Boost your willpower – 4 techniques
• Keep your willpower at a high level – 2 exercises
• Additional tips to get you through tough willpower challenges
Date: June 25
Time: 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Place: MidFirst Bank
3631 E Baseline (Val Vista/Baseline)
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Cost: $29. Register here: http://willpowerjune2013.eventbrite.com/
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.com
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Wine & Write (Journaling Workshop)
Wine & Write (Journaling Workshop)
Join us for a glass of wine and learn how this fabulous tool can make your life richer.
Through hands-on exercises & discussion you’ll learn 8 different methods of journaling. No prior journaling experience is necessary. Tips on how to get past writer's block are also included.
This nearly lost art has been shown to boost your immune system and has numerous other benefits, including:
- Reducing stress
- Increasing creativity & problem-solving
- Gaining new insights about yourself
- Preserving memories
- Healing from loss & setbacks
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 3:15pm – 5:15pm
Place: Pestos Wine Bar, 1960 W Ray Road, #4, Chandler, AZ 85224
Cost: $39.
Seating is limited, register here: http://winewritejune2013.eventbrite.com/ or by calling Bob Wilson (480) 710-0340.
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.comBenedictine University Offers 25% Discount to Chamber Members - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Wine & Write (Journaling Workshop)
Join us for a glass of wine and learn how this fabulous tool can make your life richer.
Through hands-on exercises & discussion you’ll learn 8 different methods of journaling. No prior journaling experience is necessary. Tips on how to get past writer's block are also included.
This nearly lost art has been shown to boost your immune system and has numerous other benefits, including:
- Reducing stress
- Increasing creativity & problem-solving
- Gaining new insights about yourself
- Preserving memories
- Healing from loss & setbacks
Date: Sunday, June 23
Time: 3:15pm – 5:15pm
Place: Pestos Wine Bar, 1960 W Ray Road, #4, Chandler, AZ 85224
Cost: $39.
Seating is limited, register here: http://winewritejune2013.eventbrite.com/ or by calling Bob Wilson (480) 710-0340.
Bob Wilson
Life Coach
Smartful Coaching
(480) 710-0340
bob@smartfulcoaching.com
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Benedictine University Offers 25% Discount to Chamber Members
Tuition discount
To provide benefit to the Gilbert Chamber members, Benedictine University - Mesa will offer a 25% discount on tuition for all Chamber members and to their immediate family. Classes begin September 3rd. Degrees being offered are Bachelor's degrees in: Fine Arts (drawingpainting), Criminal Justice, Communication Arts, ManagementOrg Behavior, Psychology, Nutrition, and Theology.
For more information visit our website at http://www.ben.edu/mesa or contact Kathy Gonzales at 602.888.5503 kgonzales@ben.edu.Two Arizona Hospitals Receive Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Tuition discount
To provide benefit to the Gilbert Chamber members, Benedictine University - Mesa will offer a 25% discount on tuition for all Chamber members and to their immediate family. Classes begin September 3rd. Degrees being offered are Bachelor's degrees in: Fine Arts (drawingpainting), Criminal Justice, Communication Arts, ManagementOrg Behavior, Psychology, Nutrition, and Theology.
For more information visit our website at http://www.ben.edu/mesa or contact Kathy Gonzales at 602.888.5503 kgonzales@ben.edu.
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Two Arizona Hospitals Receive Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency
Media Contact:
Jami Reagan
jami@shinefactorypr.com
480-363-5441 (mobile)
PHOENIX (June 6, 2013) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona* has named both Mountain Vista Medical Center and St. Luke’s Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ in the area of Knee and Hip Replacement.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care – and has recently been expanded to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety as well as new cost-efficiency measures.
The selection criteria used to evaluate facilities were developed with input from the medical community and include general quality and safety metrics as well as program specific metrics. Mountain Vista and St. Luke’s are proud to have met the rigorous selection criteria that have been set by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program.
“Our hospitals are honored to be recognized for their enduring commitment to deliver quality specialty orthopaedic care in a cost-efficient way,” said Bob Wallen, regional vice president, Managed Care, for IASIS Healthcare, the parent company of Mountain Vista and St. Luke’s. “This designation will help guide patients to choose the very best care available.”
Research confirms that the newly designated Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients, with lower rates of complications and readmissions than their peers. Blue Distinction Centers+ also are more than 20 percent more cost-efficient. The program provides consumers with tools to make better informed health care decisions, and these results will enable employers, working with their local Blue Plan, to tailor benefits to meet their individual quality and cost objectives.
*An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
For a physician referral or to learn more about Mountain Vista Medical Center or St. Luke's Medical Center, visit http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com www.s,tlukesmedcenter.com. For Mountain Vista, you may call 1-877-924-WELL (9355) and for St. Luke's you may call 1-877-351-WELL (9355).
Blue Distinction® Centers met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. Blue Distinction® Centers+ also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Individual outcomes may vary. National criteria is displayed on http://www.bcbs.com A Loc.al Blue Plan may require additional criteria for facilities located in its own service area. To find out which services and providers (including hospital based physicians) are covered under your policy, or to learn about Local Blue Plan Criteria, contact your Local Blue Plan; and contact your provider before making an appointment to verify its current Network and Blue Distinction Centers status. Each hospital’s Cost Index is calculated separately, based on data from its Local Blue Plan. Hospitals in portions of CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in areas served by two Local Blue Plans, resulting in two Cost Index figures; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether all hospitals in these areas must meet Blue Distinction Centers+ national criteria for one or both Cost Index figures. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for damages, losses, or non-covered charges resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers. To find out more, contact your Local Blue Plan.The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Media Contact:
Jami Reagan
jami@shinefactorypr.com
480-363-5441 (mobile)
Two Arizona Hospitals Receive Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency
The Blue Distinction® Designation Aids Consumers and Employers in Choosing High-Performing Hospitals
The Blue Distinction® Designation Aids Consumers and Employers in Choosing High-Performing Hospitals
PHOENIX (June 6, 2013) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona* has named both Mountain Vista Medical Center and St. Luke’s Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ in the area of Knee and Hip Replacement.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care – and has recently been expanded to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety as well as new cost-efficiency measures.
The selection criteria used to evaluate facilities were developed with input from the medical community and include general quality and safety metrics as well as program specific metrics. Mountain Vista and St. Luke’s are proud to have met the rigorous selection criteria that have been set by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program.
“Our hospitals are honored to be recognized for their enduring commitment to deliver quality specialty orthopaedic care in a cost-efficient way,” said Bob Wallen, regional vice president, Managed Care, for IASIS Healthcare, the parent company of Mountain Vista and St. Luke’s. “This designation will help guide patients to choose the very best care available.”
Research confirms that the newly designated Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients, with lower rates of complications and readmissions than their peers. Blue Distinction Centers+ also are more than 20 percent more cost-efficient. The program provides consumers with tools to make better informed health care decisions, and these results will enable employers, working with their local Blue Plan, to tailor benefits to meet their individual quality and cost objectives.
*An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
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For a physician referral or to learn more about Mountain Vista Medical Center or St. Luke's Medical Center, visit http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com www.s,tlukesmedcenter.com. For Mountain Vista, you may call 1-877-924-WELL (9355) and for St. Luke's you may call 1-877-351-WELL (9355).
Blue Distinction® Centers met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. Blue Distinction® Centers+ also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Individual outcomes may vary. National criteria is displayed on http://www.bcbs.com A Loc.al Blue Plan may require additional criteria for facilities located in its own service area. To find out which services and providers (including hospital based physicians) are covered under your policy, or to learn about Local Blue Plan Criteria, contact your Local Blue Plan; and contact your provider before making an appointment to verify its current Network and Blue Distinction Centers status. Each hospital’s Cost Index is calculated separately, based on data from its Local Blue Plan. Hospitals in portions of CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in areas served by two Local Blue Plans, resulting in two Cost Index figures; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether all hospitals in these areas must meet Blue Distinction Centers+ national criteria for one or both Cost Index figures. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for damages, losses, or non-covered charges resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers. To find out more, contact your Local Blue Plan.
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The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises
Our business mentoring program teaches small-business owners important skills and resources to help their companies succeed. Advisers share their experiences with an eye toward promoting economic health and stability within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
about our program
The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises (AAAME) is a business mentoring program designed, sponsored and administered by Arizona Public Service. Since 1997, 192 small businesses in the Phoenix metropolitan area have attended business training classes, built networks, developed resources and met with individual advisors all geared toward assisting them in reaching their next level of business success.
2013 AAAME date information
June 28, 2013—Applications due
July 2013—Interviews conducted
August 2013—Program participants selected/ announced, program pre-work begins
September 2013—Program begins—two 8 hour sessions a month for 9 months
Sessions are held at the AAAME office on the 16th floor of 400 N 5 St., Phoenix
apply now
eligibility
Participants must be a certified or certifiable diverse business enterprise. A diverse business enterprise is a company that is at least 51% owned and controlled by an individual whose business is defined as: Minority Business Enterprises, Woman Business Enterprise, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Eligible participants must provide a product or service that a utility can reasonably be expected to utilize. Ideally the participant will be the majority business owner or significant decision maker of the business.
The only cost is the time commitment of the participants. We require 80-90 percent attendance for all participants.
what you should know
APS is seeking applicants who provide a service or product to the utility industry. Business owners who quality as certified minority, certified woman owned and Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business will receive mentoring and training in the 3 major areas:
Utility Specific Skills and Tools
Business Growth Tools
Strategic Planning Tools
contact information
Contact Rena Huber, AAAME Director at (602) 250-4712
Contact Sandie Jones, AAAME Consultant at (602) 250-2257
Send an e-mail to AAAME@aps.comHospitals, Town Host Summer Blood Drive Events - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Our business mentoring program teaches small-business owners important skills and resources to help their companies succeed. Advisers share their experiences with an eye toward promoting economic health and stability within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
about our program
The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises (AAAME) is a business mentoring program designed, sponsored and administered by Arizona Public Service. Since 1997, 192 small businesses in the Phoenix metropolitan area have attended business training classes, built networks, developed resources and met with individual advisors all geared toward assisting them in reaching their next level of business success.
2013 AAAME date information
June 28, 2013—Applications due
July 2013—Interviews conducted
August 2013—Program participants selected/ announced, program pre-work begins
September 2013—Program begins—two 8 hour sessions a month for 9 months
Sessions are held at the AAAME office on the 16th floor of 400 N 5 St., Phoenix
apply now
eligibility
Participants must be a certified or certifiable diverse business enterprise. A diverse business enterprise is a company that is at least 51% owned and controlled by an individual whose business is defined as: Minority Business Enterprises, Woman Business Enterprise, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Eligible participants must provide a product or service that a utility can reasonably be expected to utilize. Ideally the participant will be the majority business owner or significant decision maker of the business.
The only cost is the time commitment of the participants. We require 80-90 percent attendance for all participants.
what you should know
APS is seeking applicants who provide a service or product to the utility industry. Business owners who quality as certified minority, certified woman owned and Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business will receive mentoring and training in the 3 major areas:
Utility Specific Skills and Tools
Business Growth Tools
Strategic Planning Tools
contact information
Contact Rena Huber, AAAME Director at (602) 250-4712
Contact Sandie Jones, AAAME Consultant at (602) 250-2257
Send an e-mail to AAAME@aps.com
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Hospitals, Town Host Summer Blood Drive Events
Hospitals, Town Host Summer Blood Drive Events
Your donation is needed to support the blood supply at all Gilbert hospitals.
Town of Gilbert - Wednesday, June 5th
9a.m. - 11a.m. @ 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m. @ 75 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
Schedule preferred appointment time at http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: gilbert or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Monday, July 8th
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. @ ground floor conference room
Schedule your preferred blood donation time visit http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: mercygilbert or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
Banner Gateway Medical Center - Monday, July 8th
7a.m. - 11:30 a.m. @ ground floor conference room next to cafeteria
To schedule your preferred blood donation time visit http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: BGMC or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
For donor eligibility questions, call (480) 675-5497.Sponsors and Vendors Needed for Summer Fair - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Hospitals, Town Host Summer Blood Drive Events
Your donation is needed to support the blood supply at all Gilbert hospitals.
Town of Gilbert - Wednesday, June 5th
9a.m. - 11a.m. @ 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m. @ 75 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
Schedule preferred appointment time at http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: gilbert or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Monday, July 8th
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. @ ground floor conference room
Schedule your preferred blood donation time visit http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: mercygilbert or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
Banner Gateway Medical Center - Monday, July 8th
7a.m. - 11:30 a.m. @ ground floor conference room next to cafeteria
To schedule your preferred blood donation time visit http://www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: BGMC or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376)
For donor eligibility questions, call (480) 675-5497.
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Sponsors and Vendors Needed for Summer Fair
Sponsors and Vendors Needed for Summer Fair
Blissful Family Fun Fair is a free admission indoor fair to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles for our youth. This is a one day event taking place Saturday July 27th at SanTan Village’s Courtyard Pavilion. There will be food vendors, music, shows, activities, and vendor booths!
It is our goal to partner with organizations that can educate the public on how to initiate healthy lifestyles for their children and themselves. This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve recognition with target markets of children and families in favorable demographics.
Dulcia Benitez
Blissful Events
480-316-0369
blissfuleventsaz@gmail.com
blissfuleventsaz.comMountain Vista Medical Center Performs First Completely Noninvasive Aorta Repair in East Valley - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Sponsors and Vendors Needed for Summer Fair
Blissful Family Fun Fair is a free admission indoor fair to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles for our youth. This is a one day event taking place Saturday July 27th at SanTan Village’s Courtyard Pavilion. There will be food vendors, music, shows, activities, and vendor booths!
It is our goal to partner with organizations that can educate the public on how to initiate healthy lifestyles for their children and themselves. This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve recognition with target markets of children and families in favorable demographics.
Dulcia Benitez
Blissful Events
480-316-0369
blissfuleventsaz@gmail.com
blissfuleventsaz.com
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Mountain Vista Medical Center Performs First Completely Noninvasive Aorta Repair in East Valley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jami Reagan
Cell: 480-363-5441
E-mail: jami@shinefactorypr.com
MESA, Ariz. (May 2013) – Mountain Vista Medical Center is the first hospital in the East Valley to perform a total percutaneous repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Cardiovascular surgeon, Hani Shennib, M.D., successfully performed the procedure using Ovation Prime™ Abdominal Stent Graft System, a system that offers patients the least invasive procedure available thereby reducing risk and easing recovery time.
An AAA is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in abnormal widening or balloon-like inflammation. If an AAA continues to increase in size, the artery wall will continue to weaken and surgical intervention may be necessary to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. A rupture may cause severe internal bleeding, which is fatal in 80 – 90 percent of occurrences.
Known as the “silent killer,” an AAA develops slowly and often shows no symptoms. It is estimated that one in every 250 people over the age of 50 will die of a ruptured AAA, making it the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S. While the exact cause is unknown, it is more common in Caucasian men and smokers. Other risk factors include genetics and atherosclerosis, the buildup of fat and other substances that can be damaging to blood vessels.
Traditional open aneurysm repair involves a 12- to 14-inch abdominal incision. Standard Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is performed by using catheters that are introduced using two 2- to 3-inch incisions on both sides of the groin to access the arteries. Unlike the older techniques, this innovative Percutaneous Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR) eliminates any open incisions altogether by entering the groin artery through a small needle puncture. Then, a thin tube (catheter) is inserted through the femoral artery. The catheter delivers the synthetic graft that is placed within the aneurysm to seal it from the inside and reinforce the aortic wall preventing rupture.
Typically, an open AAA surgical repair takes three to four hours and EVAR takes anywhere from one to three hours, both requiring general anesthesia. Recovery times can range from six weeks to three months. Using PEVAR, patients may benefit from the use of local anesthesia, as well as a shorter procedure, hospital stay and recovery time.
Rodney Hake, 81, living in Mesa for the winter and spring months, had plans to drive across the country back home to Minnesota when he was told his aneurysm had grown and he needed surgery. To avoid a rupture during his trip, Hake opted to have Dr. Shennib perform the procedure beforehand.
“This procedure allowed me to recover quickly,” Hake said. “I didn’t even have to change my travel plans.”
“To date, all patients receiving PEVAR at Mountain Vista have been discharged from the hospital after an overnight observation. This is just one more example of how Mountain Vista Medical Center is performing cutting-edge innovative procedures to benefit patients,” said Dr. Shennib.
Experts recommend an AAA screening test for men aged 65 to 75 have a history of smoking and no family history of AAA, and for men aged 55 to 75 who have a family history of AAA. In addition, women aged 55 to 75 who have both a history of smoking and a family history of AAA should consider a screening.
To make an appointment for a screening or for a physician referral, please call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
About Mountain Vista Medical Center http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com
Mountain Vista Medical Center is a 178-bed, full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology. Designed to provide comprehensive health care services for residents of the East Valley, the hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Cardiac Receiving Center and the first Provisional Level III Trauma Center in the East Valley. It is located in Mesa, just north of U.S. 60 at Crismon Road and Southern Avenue. For more information, visit http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com or call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
Find Mountain Vista Medical Center on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MountainVista or follow the hospital on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MVMC
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Val Vista Academy Music Teacher Quarterfinalist for First Ever Music Educator Grammy - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jami Reagan
Cell: 480-363-5441
E-mail: jami@shinefactorypr.com
Mountain Vista Medical Center Performs First Completely Noninvasive Aorta Repair in East Valley
New AAA procedure performed without a single cut thereby reducing patient risk and easing recovery time
New AAA procedure performed without a single cut thereby reducing patient risk and easing recovery time
MESA, Ariz. (May 2013) – Mountain Vista Medical Center is the first hospital in the East Valley to perform a total percutaneous repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Cardiovascular surgeon, Hani Shennib, M.D., successfully performed the procedure using Ovation Prime™ Abdominal Stent Graft System, a system that offers patients the least invasive procedure available thereby reducing risk and easing recovery time.
An AAA is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, resulting in abnormal widening or balloon-like inflammation. If an AAA continues to increase in size, the artery wall will continue to weaken and surgical intervention may be necessary to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. A rupture may cause severe internal bleeding, which is fatal in 80 – 90 percent of occurrences.
Known as the “silent killer,” an AAA develops slowly and often shows no symptoms. It is estimated that one in every 250 people over the age of 50 will die of a ruptured AAA, making it the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S. While the exact cause is unknown, it is more common in Caucasian men and smokers. Other risk factors include genetics and atherosclerosis, the buildup of fat and other substances that can be damaging to blood vessels.
Traditional open aneurysm repair involves a 12- to 14-inch abdominal incision. Standard Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is performed by using catheters that are introduced using two 2- to 3-inch incisions on both sides of the groin to access the arteries. Unlike the older techniques, this innovative Percutaneous Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR) eliminates any open incisions altogether by entering the groin artery through a small needle puncture. Then, a thin tube (catheter) is inserted through the femoral artery. The catheter delivers the synthetic graft that is placed within the aneurysm to seal it from the inside and reinforce the aortic wall preventing rupture.
Typically, an open AAA surgical repair takes three to four hours and EVAR takes anywhere from one to three hours, both requiring general anesthesia. Recovery times can range from six weeks to three months. Using PEVAR, patients may benefit from the use of local anesthesia, as well as a shorter procedure, hospital stay and recovery time.
Rodney Hake, 81, living in Mesa for the winter and spring months, had plans to drive across the country back home to Minnesota when he was told his aneurysm had grown and he needed surgery. To avoid a rupture during his trip, Hake opted to have Dr. Shennib perform the procedure beforehand.
“This procedure allowed me to recover quickly,” Hake said. “I didn’t even have to change my travel plans.”
“To date, all patients receiving PEVAR at Mountain Vista have been discharged from the hospital after an overnight observation. This is just one more example of how Mountain Vista Medical Center is performing cutting-edge innovative procedures to benefit patients,” said Dr. Shennib.
Experts recommend an AAA screening test for men aged 65 to 75 have a history of smoking and no family history of AAA, and for men aged 55 to 75 who have a family history of AAA. In addition, women aged 55 to 75 who have both a history of smoking and a family history of AAA should consider a screening.
To make an appointment for a screening or for a physician referral, please call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
About Mountain Vista Medical Center http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com
Mountain Vista Medical Center is a 178-bed, full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology. Designed to provide comprehensive health care services for residents of the East Valley, the hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Cardiac Receiving Center and the first Provisional Level III Trauma Center in the East Valley. It is located in Mesa, just north of U.S. 60 at Crismon Road and Southern Avenue. For more information, visit http://www.mvmedicalcenter.com or call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
Find Mountain Vista Medical Center on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MountainVista or follow the hospital on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MVMC
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Val Vista Academy Music Teacher Quarterfinalist for First Ever Music Educator Grammy
Val Vista Academy Music Teacher Quarterfinalist for First Ever Music Educator Grammy
A TOTAL OF 217 QUARTERFINALISTS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST-EVER MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®
Ms. Danielle Hyland, Music teacher at Val Vista Academy is a quarterfinalist for the newly announced Music Educator Grammy award.
A total of 217 music teachers from 195 cities across 45 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (K – college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation, this special award will have its inaugural presentation at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees Reception honoring recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustee Award, Technical GRAMMY® Award during GRAMMY Week 2014.
The award was open to current United States music teachers, and anyone could nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans and administrators. Teachers were also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers were notified and invited to fill out an application. Ms. Hyland was nominated by several of her music students.
One recipient will be selected from 10 finalists each year, and will be recognized for his/her remarkable impact on students' lives. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award, attend the GRAMMY Awards ceremony, and receive a $10,000 honorarium. The nine finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists also will receive matching grants. The honorariums and grants provided to the finalists and schools are made possible by the generosity and support of the GRAMMY Foundation's Education Champions Converse, Ford Motor Company Fund, General Mills Box Tops For Education, and Journeys.
"We are very excited for Ms. Hyland!" stated Mr. Ray Webb, Principal of Val Vista Academy, he continued, " It's great for the world to know something we already knew, that Ms. Hyland has a great passion for teaching music and is an incredible teacher!"Summer Camp Offered All Summer! - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Val Vista Academy Music Teacher Quarterfinalist for First Ever Music Educator Grammy
A TOTAL OF 217 QUARTERFINALISTS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST-EVER MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®
Ms. Danielle Hyland, Music teacher at Val Vista Academy is a quarterfinalist for the newly announced Music Educator Grammy award.
A total of 217 music teachers from 195 cities across 45 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (K – college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation, this special award will have its inaugural presentation at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees Reception honoring recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustee Award, Technical GRAMMY® Award during GRAMMY Week 2014.
The award was open to current United States music teachers, and anyone could nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans and administrators. Teachers were also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers were notified and invited to fill out an application. Ms. Hyland was nominated by several of her music students.
One recipient will be selected from 10 finalists each year, and will be recognized for his/her remarkable impact on students' lives. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award, attend the GRAMMY Awards ceremony, and receive a $10,000 honorarium. The nine finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists also will receive matching grants. The honorariums and grants provided to the finalists and schools are made possible by the generosity and support of the GRAMMY Foundation's Education Champions Converse, Ford Motor Company Fund, General Mills Box Tops For Education, and Journeys.
"We are very excited for Ms. Hyland!" stated Mr. Ray Webb, Principal of Val Vista Academy, he continued, " It's great for the world to know something we already knew, that Ms. Hyland has a great passion for teaching music and is an incredible teacher!"
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Summer Camp Offered All Summer!
Summer Camp Offered All Summer!
Announcing Summer Camp ALL summer at Christ's Greenfield. Join us for as many weeks as you need during the summer. Plus you can do either half day or full day!
Camp runs from June 3 through July 26th and each week your child will experience a different theme – from Inventor’s Workshop, Author Spotlight, Barnyard Palooza, to Flavorful Foods and more.
Reserve your spot today! Camp is for children who are 3 years old by January 1, 2013 (fully potty trained) through those entering 6th grade.
Contact OGarcia@cglschool.org or visit http://www.cglschool.org for more details.GILBERT HAMPTON INN & SUITES EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE & WALL OF FAME AWARD B - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Summer Camp Offered All Summer!
Announcing Summer Camp ALL summer at Christ's Greenfield. Join us for as many weeks as you need during the summer. Plus you can do either half day or full day!
Camp runs from June 3 through July 26th and each week your child will experience a different theme – from Inventor’s Workshop, Author Spotlight, Barnyard Palooza, to Flavorful Foods and more.
Reserve your spot today! Camp is for children who are 3 years old by January 1, 2013 (fully potty trained) through those entering 6th grade.
Contact OGarcia@cglschool.org or visit http://www.cglschool.org for more details.
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GILBERT HAMPTON INN & SUITES EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE & WALL OF FAME AWARD B
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gilbert Arizona – May 21, 2013 – Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the third straight year. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites team is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Jamy Belcher Sales / Marketing Manager at Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”
The Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites was also recognized by Hilton hotels with the “Wall Fame Award” for its high rankings in quality, guest satisfaction, and business performance. The award criteria was based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company. “This designation is a huge honor and speaks volumes about our property and the dedication of our team. We consider it a point of pride that we are not only part of an outstanding hotel brand, but that we are also an outstanding hotel within that brand,” said Niyanta Patel, General Manager.
The Wall of Fame award places the hotel in the organization’s top 15 percent in quality and service.
The 96‐room Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites is located in Gilbert Arizona Santan Village retail and business district, just 6 miles from Phoenix Mesa Gateway. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, complimentary hot breakfast served daily, and free wireless Internet throughout the hotel.
For further information or to make reservations at the Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites, please visit
http://www.hamptonphoenixgilbert.com or call 480-543-1500.
Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a well-appointed conveniently located Gilbert Arizona Hotel. Our beautiful Gilbert hotel is located just minutes away from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport offering free shuttle service, MD Anderson Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center and many other area attractions and services. Hampton Inn & Suites in Gilbert, Arizona is a premier Gilbert hotel just waiting to meet your every need .The Hampton Inn and Suites Gilbert hotel is centered right is the midst of all the fun and action.
Jamy Belcher
Director of Sales / Marketing
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilbert -Windemere Hotel & Conference Center -Sleep Inn Phoenix Airport
3265 S Market Street
Gilbert, AZ 85297
480.543.1500
480.650.3678 cell
jamy.belcher@hilton.com3rd Annual Arizona Balloon Classic coming back to Gilbert!!! - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GILBERT HAMPTON INN & SUITES EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE, WALL OF FAME AWARD BY HILTON HOTELS
Gilbert Arizona – May 21, 2013 – Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the third straight year. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites team is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Jamy Belcher Sales / Marketing Manager at Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”
The Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites was also recognized by Hilton hotels with the “Wall Fame Award” for its high rankings in quality, guest satisfaction, and business performance. The award criteria was based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company. “This designation is a huge honor and speaks volumes about our property and the dedication of our team. We consider it a point of pride that we are not only part of an outstanding hotel brand, but that we are also an outstanding hotel within that brand,” said Niyanta Patel, General Manager.
The Wall of Fame award places the hotel in the organization’s top 15 percent in quality and service.
The 96‐room Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites is located in Gilbert Arizona Santan Village retail and business district, just 6 miles from Phoenix Mesa Gateway. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, complimentary hot breakfast served daily, and free wireless Internet throughout the hotel.
For further information or to make reservations at the Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites, please visit
http://www.hamptonphoenixgilbert.com or call 480-543-1500.
Gilbert Hampton Inn & Suites
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a well-appointed conveniently located Gilbert Arizona Hotel. Our beautiful Gilbert hotel is located just minutes away from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport offering free shuttle service, MD Anderson Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center and many other area attractions and services. Hampton Inn & Suites in Gilbert, Arizona is a premier Gilbert hotel just waiting to meet your every need .The Hampton Inn and Suites Gilbert hotel is centered right is the midst of all the fun and action.
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Jamy Belcher
Director of Sales / Marketing
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilbert -Windemere Hotel & Conference Center -Sleep Inn Phoenix Airport
3265 S Market Street
Gilbert, AZ 85297
480.543.1500
480.650.3678 cell
jamy.belcher@hilton.com
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3rd Annual Arizona Balloon Classic coming back to Gilbert!!!
3rd Annual Arizona Balloon Classic coming back to Gilbert!!!
The Arizona Balloon Classic is a community based event celebrating magnificent and thrilling sights of aviation – The “Hare & Hound”, Hot Air Balloon Race. This three-day family festival provides consumers the up close experience of local and national hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes. The event will also include a fireworks show, an expanded family fun zone with kid’s activities, retail shopping and lots of food!!!
One of Arizona’s most popular outdoor events, the 2013 Arizona Balloon Classic will host more then 15k guests. Consumers will come from the across the Southeast Valley and the Phoenix metropolitan area to see one of Arizona’s most spectacular events.
Above all, its an opportunity to gain greater brand recognition and expand your promotional and publicity efforts.
When: Friday, December 13th, 2013 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, December 14th, 2013 6am – 9pm
Sunday, December 15th, 2013 6am – 10am
Where: Town of Gilbert, Civic Center Lawn
Contact Information:
Tim Matykiewicz
Arizona Balloon Classic
C 480.560.9095
tim@aegaz.com
http://www.azballoonclassic.com
3rd Annual Arizona Balloon Classic coming back to Gilbert!!!
The Arizona Balloon Classic is a community based event celebrating magnificent and thrilling sights of aviation – The “Hare & Hound”, Hot Air Balloon Race. This three-day family festival provides consumers the up close experience of local and national hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes. The event will also include a fireworks show, an expanded family fun zone with kid’s activities, retail shopping and lots of food!!!
One of Arizona’s most popular outdoor events, the 2013 Arizona Balloon Classic will host more then 15k guests. Consumers will come from the across the Southeast Valley and the Phoenix metropolitan area to see one of Arizona’s most spectacular events.
Above all, its an opportunity to gain greater brand recognition and expand your promotional and publicity efforts.
When: Friday, December 13th, 2013 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, December 14th, 2013 6am – 9pm
Sunday, December 15th, 2013 6am – 10am
Where: Town of Gilbert, Civic Center Lawn
Contact Information:
Tim Matykiewicz
Arizona Balloon Classic
C 480.560.9095
tim@aegaz.com
http://www.azballoonclassic.com
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