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Delta Dental of Arizona, Banner Health Foundation Announce National Program to Provide HOPE
After piloting the program for nearly a year at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, an Age-Friendly Healthcare System recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Delta Dental of Arizona and the Banner Health Foundation are pleased to announce the expansion of the Hospital Oral Care and Periodontal Disease Education (HOPE) program protocol to Banner’s 28 acute-care hospitals across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. The expansion will enable all Banner medical centers to implement the oral health protocol, potentially serving up to 300,000 patients each year.
Child Crisis Arizona Provides Pool Fences to Local Valley Familis
On July 31, 2021, mother of four Brandi Stoll’s 2-year-old daughter Alizah had a near-fatal drowning in their pool, even while the family was there and outside with her. She spent five days at the hospital and was given a 50% chance to live with severe neurological damage. In what has been a true miracle, Alizah fully recovered.
Mercy Care Announces 2023 Mercy Honors Recipients
At its annual Mercy Honors event, Mercy Care awarded it 2023 Resilience, Innovation, Service, and Empowerment (RISE) Lifetime Achievement Award to Suzanne Pfister. Pfister is the president and CEO of Vitalyst Health Foundation, which focuses on Arizona health policy, technical assistance for nonprofits, strength-based community engagement, and systems change. She and her colleagues are working on a variety of projects, including support for the Cover AZ Coalition, which is focused on helping people obtain affordable health insurance, which is especially important work as we all continue to unwind the public health emergency.
Delta Dental Institute Report Finds Delta Dental of Arizona Contributed $1.5 Million to Community in 2022
Today, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2022 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people.
Delta Dental of Arizona Earns Platinum Award from Healthy Arizona Worksites Program
For the seventh consecutive year, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) Award for its implementation of evidence-based health initiatives to improve the well-being of their employees, employees’ families, and communities. For the first time, Delta Dental will be honored with the HAWP Platinum Award, previously earning the Gold Award in each of the past six years. The Platinum Award – the highest level of recognition – is presented to businesses making an impact both within and beyond their walls addressing one or more of the many health challenges impacting communities across the state. Platinum level awardees have demonstrated data driven programming and are leveraging cross-sector collaborations or partnerships improving the health, well-being, and equity of their community.
Mercy Care Offers Tips on Managing the Sandwich Era of Life
The average life expectancy in the United States is nearing 80 years old, and according to the most recent U.S. Census research, life expectancy is projected to increase to nearly 86 years over approximately the next 40 years.
Wilde Wealth Management Group Earns National Honor from Barron's
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce that Barron’s has named the firm to its annual list of the Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams in the nation. This is Wilde’s first year on the list, earning No. 82 in the national ranking, and they are one of only two firms to earn placement among the top 100 in Arizona. The honor comes on the heels of Wilde founder and CEO Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF® being named to Barron’s annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide and No. 1 overall in Arizona. This is Wilde’s 15th consecutive year being honored and his 5th year in a row among the top five advisors in Arizona. It also marks Wilde’s second time being named to the No. 1 position.
ACDHH Announces Statewide Survey to Determine Needs of the Aging Community Who Are Deaf or Have Hearing Loss
According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) one of the primary causes of hearing loss is aging. Oftentimes people dismiss signs of hearing loss as “no big deal.”. "In reality, hearing loss is a very big deal. Hearing loss can affect anyone at any time and can impact all the areas of your life, including your relationships, your health, and your safety. Most people don’t realize that hearing loss can also be linked to depression and memory loss, an early indicator of dementia," said Sherri Collins, executive director for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH).
Havasupai Tribe Hosts Secretary of the Interior Haaland During Recent Trip to Arizona
The Havasupai Tribal Council and members of the Havasupai Tribe welcomed Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to Supai Village during her recent visit to Arizona. The Secretary is the highest-ranking federal official to ever visit the remote reservation, located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Compudopt Opens Doors in Arizona to Provide Low-Cost Internet Solutions to Thousands Of Mesa Residents
Compudopt, a national nonprofit providing technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities, today announced its expansion to Mesa, Ariz., where it will work to close the digital divide. The nonprofit’s local presence is made possible in part by a $7M donation from Santander Consumer USA and will be in partnership with the City of Mesa, Mesa Public Schools, and Motorola Solutions. The Santander Consumer USA contribution is funded through the Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation.
CCV Celebrates Groundbreaking of 16-Acre Queen Creek Campus
Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) joined with local officials, including Queen Creek Unified School District Superintendent Perry Berry and Principal Sherry Towns of Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, on their long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony. Also in attendance were the CHASSE Building Team, Next Idea Architects, and 200-plus CCV attendees to celebrate this incredible milestone.
Delta Dental of Arizona Named 2023 Champion of Change Large Business of the Year
Delta Dental of Arizona has been selected as the Arizona Champion of Change Large Business of the Year. The Glendale dental insurer, the largest in Arizona, was recognized with the award during the 2023 Champions of Change luncheon held at Orange Tree Resort in Scottsdale on May 18, 2023. Hosted annually by AZ Big Media, Champions of Change recognizes dynamic innovators and trailblazers who are changing Arizona’s business landscape through leadership, visionary thinking and philanthropy to earn the right to be called a Champion of Change. Champions of Change honors both individuals and organizations.
Tolleson Students Get Their "Field of Dreams"
On May 18, students from Arizona Desert Elementary School were joined by Tolleson Elementary School District (Tolleson ESD) leadership, the Tolleson ESD Mariachi Band, CHASSE Building Team, SPS+ Architects, and members across the community to celebrate the opening of their Field of Dreams, a $6.2 million multi-sport outdoor space set across 6.25 acres featuring large-scale soccer, softball, and baseball fields – all with state-of-the-art lighting and artificial, all-weather turf– as well as room to play, landscape improvements, and an expansive concession center building with restrooms.
Mountain View High School Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Modernization
These are among the first words a visitor will see when they view the website of Mesa Public School’s Mountain View High School, an A+ School of Excellence and U.S. News Best High Schools honoree that dates back to the 1970s with an annual enrollment of approximately 3,400 students.
Center for the Future of Arizona Introduces 2023 Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows
Today, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announces the Fellows selected for its Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy, a 10-month professional development program provided in partnership with Pima Community College and the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. The Southern Arizona Academy is designed to improve local economic mobility and workforce development efforts. Over the next year, the new Fellows will strengthen their networks, enhance their leadership, and create innovative solutions to the challenges workers and businesses face in Southern Arizona.
Arizona Business Leaders Join Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Board
Effective now, the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Board of Directors ratified the selection of two new members to their board of directors: Monica Villalobos and Jessica Yanow. The new members, each serving a three-year term, join current directors, including Dr. Shaharyar Ashraf, Dr. Laila Hishaw, Julia Wacloff, Dr. Melanie Hull, and Delta Dental of Arizona president and CEO Michael Jones.
REDW Names First-Ever Chief Operating Officer in Firm's History
REDW LLC, which has offices across Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Oklahoma City, has announced Kerry Prine as its Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Prine will drive performance, change management, resource management accountability, workflow efficiencies, and innovation while continuing to provide an extraordinary professional experience for REDW’s clients and team. This is the first time the firm has had a COO in its 70-year history.
Glendale Rental Housing Community Surprised with Little Free Library by Delta Dental of Arizona
On March 10, Delta Dental of Arizona president and chief executive officer Michael Jones joined Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers and Southwest Human Development chief development officer Jake Adams to dedicate a Little Free Library as well as dozens of books – including several age-appropriate titles on oral health – at the Glendale Homes property at 5237 W. Ocotillo, a Glendale rental housing community.
Arizona Finance Veteran Expands into Florida with Newly Announced Miami Partnership
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, insurance, legal and tax planning services, is pleased to announce Triumph Wealth Management will be joining the firm as an affiliated partner, effective now. The affiliation marks the expansion of Wilde Wealth Management Group into Florida. Through the affiliation, both firms will retain their branding, and the team at Triumph is currently seeking local office space in Miami.
Maureen Pisano Named 2023 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year
The Northern Arizona Oral Health Coalition (NAzOHC), whose mission is to improve the public's oral and general wellness with the focus on vulnerable populations through community partnerships, is pleased to announce Maureen Pisano, the director of dental services at Sid Davis Memorial Dental Clinic, as its 2023 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year Award Presented by Delta Dental of Arizona. Pisano was given her award during the 2023 Northern Arizona Oral Health Hero of the Year Awards, which took place on March 3 at North Country HealthCare.
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