Special Supplement to The West Valley View
HEALTH Spring 2022
WELLNESS Your Local Guide to Better Living
Physicians thanked for their care at Abrazo BY TIMES MEDIA GROUP STAFF
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and patients, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our physicians,” said Brian Elisco, market chief executive officer of Abrazo Health. “I believe strongly in the value of saying thank you every day, but as we celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30, we paused to honor the contributions of our physicians for their dedication to the health of our community.” Abrazo recognizes its physicians for being the pillars of the high-quality, distinctive services provided to the community. During the last year, this has included accomplishments such as performing Arizona’s first Intrepid tricuspid heart valve replacement; using augmented reality guidance technology for hip replacement; performing life-saving stroke, cardiovascular and trauma care; launching a robot-assisted spine surgery program; and improving lives through bariatric weight loss programs, to name a few. “We also appreciate the support of our physicians throughout the coronavirus pandemic, advocating for vaccinations, hospital safety and community wellness. Through our physicians’ support and partnership, Abrazo has been able to strengthen its services at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus CEO Stephen Garner and Dr. each campus and grow Nishant Gupta share a laugh during the hospital’s Doctors’ with our new hospital in Cave Creek and future Day celebration. (Abrazo Health/Submitted) brazo Health hospitals across the Valley paid tribute to physicians for their service, skill and compassion during the annual recognition of National Doctors’ Day. Each hospital hosted special meals as a way of saying, “Thank you for always being there,” depicting a collective sentiment of deep appreciation for the outstanding physicians who tirelessly care for our community. Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, and Abrazo’s hospitals in Phoenix and Scottsdale included opportunities for doctors and staff to socialize and enjoy a break from their hectic schedules. “On behalf of all our employees
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear was among the Abrazo hospitals Valleywide celebrating Doctors’ Day 2022. Pictured are Dr. Sushant Kale, nurse practitioner Tracy Von Aspen and Dr. Judy Wu. (Abrazo Health/Submitted)
new hospital in Buckeye,” Elisco said. National Doctors’ Day is celebrated in health care organizations as a day to recognize the contributions of doctors to individual lives and communities. It was officially established in 1991 and also marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford W. Long in 1842. Abrazo Health is one of the largest health systems in Arizona, serving the Valley with advanced programs in cardiovascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, spine and sports medicine, trauma and emergency services, sur-
gical robotics, general surgery and maternity care. The Abrazo system includes Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Abrazo Central Campus, Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital, Abrazo Mesa Hospital, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, Abrazo Surprise Hospital and Abrazo West Campus — along with free-standing emergency centers, primary care and specialty physician practices, and graduate medical education programs. For more information about services at Abrazo Health hospitals or a physician referral, visit abrazohealth.com.