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HonorHealth Performs First Open-Heart Surgery at Four Peaks Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Bill Baer602-469-0088bibaer@honorhealth.com HonorHealth performs first open-heart surgery at Four Peaks Medical Center Mesa, Ariz. (November 4, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system, has reached a major milestone in expanding cardiovascular care in the East Valley, completing its first open-heart surgery at HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center. The procedure marks the launch of
Partners for Paiute Gets $200,000 Grant from Ascension Lutheran Church to Help Scottsdale Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Partners for Paiute Receives $200,000 Grant from Ascension Lutheran Church to Help Scottsdale Families Major gift will strengthen emergency assistance, family resources, and educational programs as demand for community support continues to rise. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 15, 2026) – Partners for Paiute, a Scottsdale nonprofit serving vulnerable individuals and families, has received a $200,000 grant from Ascension Lutheran Church to address growing financial hardship in the
Golf, Giving Back & Great Connections: SparkOffline Matchmaking Joins Forces with Pars With Purpose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2026SparkOffline Matchmaking Joins Forces with Pars With Purpose for Black Friday Charity Golf Tournament The Vistancia Open, PRESENTED BY SparkOffline Matchmaking, brings golf, philanthropy, and meaningful connections together on November 27. SCOTTSDALE, AZ — SparkOffline Matchmaking, founded by professional matchmaker Karen Monique, is proud to announce a new charitable promotional collaboration with Pars With Purpose, founded by Danny Shwayder, for The Vistancia
2nd Annual Fore a Cure Golf Fundraiser to Support ALS Research on Veterans Day
MEDIA ALERT - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Heather Cole Cortexa Therapeuticsheather.cole@cortexatherapeutics.comhttps://cortexatherapeutics.com/events/2nd Annual Fore a Cure Golf Fundraiser to Support ALS Research on Veterans DayCommunity Invited to Hit the Links at Legacy Golf Course to Help Advance ALS Research and Support Cortexa TherapeuticsPHOENIX, AZ – One round. A shared mission. A future without ALS. Golfers, businesses and community supporters are invited to participate in the 2nd
Bringing Preventive Health Screenings Closer to Arizona Communities
Bringing preventive health screenings closer to Arizona communities AZ Blue Health Choice and Zeihan ProHealth train community health workers to help identify health concerns early and connect people to care. A simple health screening can uncover a concern before it becomes a crisis. But for many Arizonans, especially those who don’t regularly see a healthcare provider, those screenings can be difficult to access. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice (AZ Blue Health Choice) and Zeihan
Abdo Announces Phil Wuollet as New Tax Leader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Larissa Mrozek Email: larissa.mrozek@abdosolutions.com Phone: 507.304.6818 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2026 Abdo Announces Phil Wuollet as New Tax Leader Scottsdale, AZ – October 19, 2026 – Abdo LLP, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phillip (Phil) Wuollet, CPA, MTax, as its new Tax Leader. Wuollet joined Abdo as a partner in 2022 to help establish and grow the
Kelly and Todd LaPorte Named 2027 Honorees for The Honor Ball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Urbina durbina@honorhealth.com 480-587-5016 Kelly and Todd LaPorte Named 2027 Honorees for The Honor BallThe event’s golden anniversary celebration will recognize their leadership and philanthropy to the patients, families and communities HonorHealth serves SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 23, 2026) - HonorHealth Foundation announced today that Kelly and Todd LaPorte will be honored at The Honor Ball in 2027, the event’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The
Canal Convergence Announces Western-Themed Artwork Lineup
Canal Convergence Announces Western-Themed Artwork LineupVisitors to Scottsdale Arts’ annual Canal Convergence, Nov. 6–15, will experience a variety of interactive, light-based artworks that reflect, embody or explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest.SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Visitors to Scottsdale Arts’ annual Canal Convergence, Nov. 6–15, will experience a variety of interactive, light-based artworks that reflect, embody or explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest. This year’s
More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting Cancer
More Than 200 AZ Blue Employees Pack 1,000 JoyJars for Arizona Children Fighting CancerPHOENIX, Ariz. — More than 200 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona employees recently came together to pack 1,000 JoyJars® for children across Arizona who are undergoing cancer treatment. Organized in partnership with the Jessie Rees Foundation, the volunteer effort provided each child with a jar filled with toys, games, activities and handwritten notes of encouragement designed to bring comfort, hope and joy during a
Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support
For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies.To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying, and contracting more community-based doulas to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery—bringing care closer to home. With support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
AZ Blue Health Choice Supports The Smile Zone to Expand Dental Care for Arizona Children
Every bright future starts with a healthy smile. When children do not receive preventive dental care, they areat greater risk for pain, infection, difficulty eating, missed school days and other health concernsthat canimpacttheir growth and well-being.That’swhy Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, AZ Blue’s Medicaid team, works to amplify the mission of organizations likeThe Smile Zonethat are already making a difference in the communities we serve. Key Takeaways: AZ Blue HealthChoice
