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.
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Spring 2022
Beatitudes Campus: Explore your creativity BY MILLIE OAKESON
Beatitudes Campus Director of Sales and Marketing
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t Beatitudes Campus, every day shines brightly with opportunity. Around every corner, there’s an active senior lifestyle that offers community events, programs and amenities — some 100-plus opportunities for connections, service to others, affinity groups and interests. Here’s the significant difference: We don’t have an activity program. We are committed to a life enrichment series of experiences that are resident driven and ultimately provide the highest level of purposeful living. Promenade Residences are the next part of the 27-acre campus, which began its master redevelopment plan in 2018. Phase one added 34 patio homes, and Beatitudes Campus now looks forward to 144 new residences along with a
111-bed health care center, all opening in fall 2023. The four-story Promenade will emphasize a connection to nature with large windows, balconies and view of mountains and the city, a generous-sized lobby entry and lounges on each floor, allowing residents to socialize in numerous locations throughout the building. The L-shaped building encloses a beautifully landscaped garden area that creates another focal point for resident activities. The new Union café will add a unique twist on dining — think coffeehouse — but then an evening hours conversion to a lounge for residents to enjoy a Promenade Residences are the next part of the 27-acre campus, which began its master redevariety of beverages, small plates velopment plan in 2018. (Beatitudes Campus/Submitted) and entertainment. The Club B fitness center features The Promenade Residences will give to explore their creativity, curiosity best-in-class exercise equipment, com- occupants the option to be involved at and great ideas in Central Phoenix. plemented by Studio B, a motion cen- the pace they wish. This is your place and your time to ter for fitness and wellness classes. Beatitudes Campus invites visitors live brightly.
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Is estate planning different for women? Health & Wellness
BY ANDREA CLAUS
Morris Hall Partner and Attorney at Law
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orris Hall is a premier estate planning law firm proudly serving the communities it calls home, having helped tens of thousands of families in the past 50 years. Helping families is its practice, its privilege and its passion. Every adult can benefit from having at least a basic estate plan in place. For women, however, estate planning is of the utmost importance for several reasons. Statistically, women are more likely to outlive their spouse, ultimately leaving them to be the one to pass down the marital assets to children and other beneficiaries. Women also tend to be the family caretakers, so they’re more concerned with issues such as guardians for mi-
nor children and even plans for aging parents. Finally, more women are becoming entrepreneurs, which adds to an already lengthy list of estate planning components. The components of an estate plan may not be different for women. However, they may serve a different purpose and/or may have an enhanced importance in their estate plan. Some may wish to consider adding the following to your estate plan: • Last will and testament. • Incapacity planning. • Retirement planning. • Joint ownership. • Medicaid planning. To learn more about the components in an estate plan, or create an estate plan, call 602-249-1328 to schedule a free consultation.
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Andrea Claus is a Morris Hall partner and attorney at law. (Morris Hall/Submitted)
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