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Based on performance related to 22 accountability measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical and children's asthma care, The Joint Commission report singles out hospitals in 45 states. Only four Arizona hospitals were included on the list, and Chandler Regional Medical Center was recognized as a top performer for heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia.
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| Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Provides Funding for New Stroke Therapy Equipment at Mercy Gilbert |
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Thanks to the generous support of the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation in the form of a $500,000 grant, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center was able to purchase and install the Secure Track patient support system and the Fiber-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) station. Now certified as a Primary Stroke Center, Mercy Gilbert is a facility that demonstrates exceptional effort in treating and improving long-term outcomes for stroke patients. Stroke affects an estimated 700,000 people annually, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. Incidences of stroke are increasing in our area, and our doctors and nurses use equipment such as the Secure Track and FEES station to provide stroke patients with the best standard of care.
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is the first hospital in the East Valley to provide patients undergoing joint surgery or stroke therapy with the Secure Track post surgical mechanical rehabilitation system.
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| Close of 2011 Looks Toward the Future |
With the holiday season upon us, nothing could be more appropriate than starting off with the spirit of giving thanks. With the generous support of our community members like you, who contribute to CHW Foundation - East Valley, we are able to continue with our commitment to caring for our community.
St. Francis of Assisi said, "For it is in giving that we receive." This is one of the many reasons why giving provides the opportunity for so many benefits such as the feeling of doing good, knowing we are contributing to a cause, and reminding ourselves of the many blessings in our life. And let's not forget, donating your hard earned money allows you to take a tax deduction for doing something nice!
With just five weeks left in 2011, making a gift to CHW Foundation now will help us in the future. We have made it easy to make a gift by visiting supportchweastvalley.org and selecting "Donate Online."
Thank you again for investing in Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. We truly appreciate your generosity. We hope you enjoy the many blessings of the holiday season.
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| 8th Annual Laughter a Sidesplitting Success |
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The 8th annual Laughter is the Best Medicine event was held Oct. 22 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass with more than 500 people in attendance. The black-tie gala to benefit Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers raised over $300,000 thanks to the work of staff, 30-plus volunteers and an amazing group of donors.
The event was emceed by Bob Stromberg and Rob Pearson entertained the crowd. Another successful live auction was hosted by Mark Lewis.
Diane Abraham, the new president and CEO of the East Valley Foundation, was present and expressed her gratitude for all in attendance. She noted what an honor it is to raise funds supporting two amazing hospitals, which were both recently singled-out with prestigious awards for quality.
The Foundation thanks the major event sponsors CHW East Valley – Volunteers, Clin-Path Associates, Southwest Ambulance, Mercy Care Plan and Ocotillo Golf Resort and our hosts the Gila River Indian Community and the Sheraton. Special thanks to Michelle Angle, the event chair; Julia Marreel, the auction chair; and Reba Boyd, the decorations chair – who put together a lovely evening for everyone.
Since 2004, Laughter has raised more than $2 million for community programs, life-saving medical equipment, and capital expansion projects.
We invite you to sponsor or attend next year's event, where you'll be supporting the hospitals and enjoying an evening filled with fun and laughter!
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| Foundation Announces Leadership Changes |
Diane Abraham was named CHW Arizona Service Area Leader of Philanthropy.
As Service Area Leader, Diane will be responsible for developing a comprehensive philanthropic program, and for integrating the development efforts for CHW's Arizona Foundations. Diane will continue to serve as President of the CHW Foundation – East Valley and Vice President of Philanthropy for Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers.
Since assuming the East Valley role eight months ago, Diane has developed close relationships with key donors and aligned the Foundation's work with our hospitals' strategic needs.
 We are also pleased to announce that Julie Kroon Alvarado has accepted the Director of Development position with CHW Foundation – East Valley.
Julie was most recently the Director of Philanthropic Innovation for St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center – Foundations. Julie's career in philanthropy, community, and public relations spans nearly 18 years. In addition to her role at St. Joseph's, Julie has served in varying roles at Arizona State University, General Dynamics, and Motorola. She strongly believes in community involvement, serving the Child Crisis Centers for the East and West Valley, A New Leaf, ICAN, Valley Leadership and the United Way (Valley and Mesa).
She has completed her Master of Arts at Ottawa University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University.
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2011 Marreel Excellence in Service Award Recipients |
The CHW Foundation – East Valley recognizes caregivers at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers who make it their daily priority to provide stellar service to the hospitals' patients by honoring 12 individual recipients with the 2011 Marreel Excellence in Service Awards that were presented at the Laughter gala.
The annual awards program is named for East Valley residents Tom and Julia Marreel who are long-time supporters of the CHW Foundation – East Valley, which promotes philanthropic support for Catholic Healthcare West's (CHW) two area hospitals. Each year the Marreel Excellence in Service Awards recipients are selected from a list of physicians, clinicians and non-clinicians who were recognized for imparting exceptional care during the past year by patients, family of patients, and staff.
"These are true examples of the healing relationships between caregivers and patients," Tom Marreel stated at the awards ceremony. "We are lucky to have these caregivers in the East Valley."
This year's Marreel Excellence in Service Awards were given to the following recipients.
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
- Biskera Bajric, Environmental Services
- Christina Bravo, Medical Records
- Dr. Gary Giordano, Hospitalist
- Ewa Sroka, Environmental Services
- Ramona Torres, R.N., Medical/Surgical and Oncology Unit
- Dr. Joshua Zeidler, Emergency Department
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
Clinician Recipients
- Gabrielle Johnson, R.N., ICU – Telemetry Unit
- Kevin Meek, R.N., Director of Orthopedics and Neurology
- Dr. Y. Patel, Hospitalist
- Angie Pry, R.N., Labor and Delivery.
- Lissette Rath, R.N., Medical Surgical & Telemetry Unit
- Dr. Jesse Shriki, Emergency Department
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Congratulations to our New Guardian Angels |
 Congratulations to our most recently pinned Guardian Angels, recognized by patients and their families for providing exceptional service and care.
The CHW Foundation-East Valley designed the Guardian Angel Program to provide a venue for patients and their families to express thanks for outstanding compassionate care they received at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers.
Through the program, patients can name a special caregiver, and have the opportunity to provide a donation in honor of that caregiver. Since the program's inception in 2008, more than 200 people have been honored.
This fall more than 80 physicians, clinicians and volunteers, plus several teams, were thanked via the 55 nominations received since the last pinning ceremony last March. These Guardian Angels, who provided above-and-beyond service to our patients and their families, were recognized by the leadership team during morning ceremonies at both hospitals.
Click here to view the list of recipients.
If you have a special caregiver you would like to recognize, please contact the Foundation at 480.728.3931.
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| Upcoming CHW Foundation - East Valley Events : Save the Date! |
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GEORGE ROZSA GOLF CLASSIC
Dust off your clubs and get ready for the 10th Annual George Rozsa Golf Classic!
When: Friday, April 27, 2012
Where: Ocotillo Golf Resort
Always a great event for golfers and duffers alike, the George Rozsa Golf Classic benefits expansion project, advanced technology, research and a wide range of community outreach programs.
Join the ranks of our great sponsors by calling 480.728.3931.
DANCING WITH THE DOCS
The CHW Foundation - East Valley presents the 2012 Dancing with the Docs, benefiting Continuing Medical Education at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers.
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012
5:30 p.m. cocktail reception
7 p.m. performance
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Avenue
www.chandlercenter.org
Call 480.782.2680 for tickets
If you are interested in participating as a contestant, or need additional information, please call the CHW Foundation - East Valley at 480.728.3931 or visit www.dancingwiththedocs.com.
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Our Mission: To support CHW healthcare facilities and programs in the Southeast Valley through philanthropy.
The Foundation provides financial support for capital projects, equipment, programs and services for children, women, and senior citizens, and the care of uninsured or under-insured families at the hospital. The generosity of the communities we serve helps insure excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.
Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and the community outreach programs managed by CHW in the East Valley are committed to furthering healing by delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable health services; serving and advocating for the poor and disenfranchised; and partnering with others in the community to improve quality of life.
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