The team members at Valleywise Health understand that the work they do makes a remarkable difference in the lives of all our patients and their families. They are committed to the best — delivering the best care, the best education for the next generation of providers, the best in quality and safety — and the best at doing it all, for many years, without the comparable facilities and resources as some of their peers. At Valleywise Health you’ll hear stories of resilience, perseverance, patience, compassion, dedication and innovation. Here we share the best of their remarkable stories.
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Valleywise Health! In this video, our employees share what Black History Month means to them, reflect on their inspirations for pursuing careers in healthcare, and discuss the significance of diversity and representation within the healthcare industry. Hear their insightful perspectives as we honor the diversity and contributions of our team members during this special month.
Throughout Valleywise Health’s 140-year history, women have played crucial roles, from dedicated providers to influential leaders.
During Women’s History Month, we honored women’s achievements by asking our team to share stories of the women who inspire them. We encourage everyone to celebrate the women who have influenced them and to rededicate ourselves to overcoming challenges.
We’re making sure everyone knows that Valleywise Health is Open for All. It’s rooted in our mission – to provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time. Watch the video to hear why this matters to our staff at Valleywise Health.
Valleywise Health is proud to be one of the most inclusive institutions in the Phoenix Area. Our compassion for our patients is based off the understanding and appreciation of different cultural backgrounds. The same values are present for our staff – we respect and treasure the unique backgrounds of each team member.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our employees what this month means to them. Watch to learn why our employees think it’s important to celebrate Hispanic heritage each year, and the value they find in being able to assist fellow Spanish speakers navigate their health journeys.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us at Valleywise Health! In this video, our Native American colleagues delve into the significance of their cultural attire, discuss Valleywise Health’s commitment to diversity among both patients and employees, and share what this month means to them personally. Join us in honoring the rich heritage and contributions of Native Americans through their insightful perspectives.
If you’re looking for a quality graduate medical education program, we invite you to explore what the Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance has to offer. The program immerses you into a system and culture dedicated to providing high-quality health care to the community while supporting you throughout your residency.
Hear from two of our residents about what makes Valleywise Health the perfect place for them to complete their training as doctors and learn how our participation in the Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance makes our residency program unique.
Celebrating the full-circle journeys of employees who were born at Valleywise Health and are now making a difference across the health system as caregivers and professionals. These inspiring team members truly embody what it means to serve our community. Watch as they share their deep connection to our mission to provide exceptional care, without exception , every patient, every time.
From newborns to nurses, this special series spotlights Valleywise Health employees who were born here and now give back to the place that brought them into the world.
Darlene Gonzalez shares her story of being born in 1971, the same year Valleywise Health’s legacy hospital opened, and how working here today brings her full circle.
Our Labor & Delivery nurses reflect on what it means to help bring new life into the world in the same hospital where their own began.
Anna Olvera was born fast — so fast her mom delivered her solo. Now, decades later, Anna works in Labor & Delivery, caring for families just like hers.
Addy Munoz’s mom didn’t speak English when she arrived at Maricopa Hospital, but the care she received stuck with her. Today, Addy works to make sure other families feel that same sense of support.
Born unexpectedly while her mom visited family in Arizona, OrNail Fischer now serves the same community that welcomed her into the world with the same compassion that shaped her.
From playing nurse in her childhood closet to caring for new moms and babies today, Stacey Coats always knew she was meant for this work, especially in the hospital where she was born.
Verenice Martinez’s mom went in for a routine checkup and left with a baby. Now, Verenice works in the very place where that unexpected moment turned into her beginning.
Born at Valleywise, raised in Ohio, and now back where it all began, Renee Clarke shares how returning to the place of her birth helped her give back to others in need.
Irving Flores grew up hearing stories about how determined his mom was to have him here, no matter how many times she was sent home. Today, he works just steps from where that story began, helping others write their own.
Hear about the patients who inspired this unforgettable care.
Not every story gets an opportunity to be told. At Valleywise Health, we don’t believe that’s true. Make a connection to the unsung heroes of our organization whose roles and contributions do not go unnoticed.
