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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
An Ongoing Mission of Service: Tillman Center Marks 15 Years
An Ongoing Mission of Service: Tillman Center Marks 15 Years By Marshall Terrill | Story highlights ASU’s Pat Tillman Veterans Center is celebrating 15 years of helping veterans and military families find community, pursue their education and continue a legacy of service. Today, the center’s mission reaches nearly 23,000 veterans and military-affiliated learners across the university. Joe Warhol admits he was a little rough around the edges when he was discharged from the Marines and started
Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 Back-to-School: Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation Programs help students build skills, explore careers, and prepare for the future PHOENIX — Across Southwest Gas’ service territory in Arizona, the company and the Southwest Gas Foundation are partnering with schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to support students through essential resources,
Foothills Speaker Series Kicks Off with a Look at the Toughness of Cacti
FOR RELEASE September 1st, 2026 Foothills Speaker Series Kicks Off with a Look at the Toughness of Cacti Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University to present "Story of Cacti" on October 6 at the Holland Center CAVE CREEK, Ariz. — The Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) and the Holland Center will kick off this year's Foothills Speaker Series with "Story of Cacti," a lecture by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University. The event takes place Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Holland
Are Real Headshots Still Important In The Age Of AI?
Are Real Headshots Still Important in the Age of AI? Not long ago, someone left a comment on one of my LinkedIn posts that really stuck with me: “Thanks for keeping real headshots alive, Matt!” I laughed a little when I first read it, but it also got me thinking. With AI headshots becoming more popular and, quite frankly, getting better, does having a professional headshot taken by an actual photographer still matter? Yes, it does. And I’m not saying that because I’m against AI. I’m saying it
AZ Blue Surprises Local School Nurse with Supplies During Yoga on the Field Event
AZ Blue Surprises Local School Nurse with Supplies During Yoga on the Field Event A local school nurse received an unexpected back-to-school surprise as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona recognized her dedication to students and families during the annual Yoga on the Field event at Chase Field. Held in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Yoga on the Field brought hundreds of Arizonans together to focus on physical and mental well-being before the D-backs game against the Cincinnati Reds. As part
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
AZ Blue Employees Volunteer Over 14,000 Hours to Support Community Health
From supporting everyday needs to helping communities during extreme heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) employees dedicated more than 14,000 volunteer hours in 2025 across the state. These efforts reached communities in all 15 counties, helping expand access to food, strengthen heat relief efforts and provide essential supplies – the kinds of support that helps people stay healthy and connected. With April recognized as National Volunteer Month, it’s a time to reflect on the role
