Valleywise Health Marks 40 Years of Training Arizona’s Emergency Physicians Through Residency Program
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A popular hospital drama has given millions a look at a single, adrenaline- charged shift inside a fictional emergency department. At Valleywise Health Medical Center, that world isn’t fiction. For 40 years, Valleywise Health has trained the next generation of emergency medicine leaders at Maricopa County’s public teaching hospital. Founded in 1986 […]
City of Phoenix Grants $20,000 to Valleywise Health Foundation to Expand Nutrition Education Program Through Community Health Centers
New “Meal Magic” curriculum to be facilitated at Valleywise Health Family Resource Centers to teach families how to plan meals and shop smart on a budget PHOENIX, Ariz. (September 2026) — Valleywise Health Foundation has received a $20,000 grant from the City of Phoenix to expand its NutriMiniKids program, an early childhood nutrition education series […]
Trick or Treat? Valleywise Health Dentist Ranks Halloween Candy from Best to Worst for Teeth
Not all sweets are equally scary for smiles. Here’s how popular treats stack up, and where families can find dental care year-round. PHOENIX, Ariz. — Valleywise Health Director of Dentistry, Dr. Christopher Brendemuhl, is helping families choose wisely this Halloween with a simple ranking of popular candy, from least to most damaging. While an occasional […]
Jersey Mike’s Customers Raise Nearly $44,000 to Support
Valleywise Health Pediatric and Burn Patients PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 13, 2026) — Thanks to the generosity of Jersey Mike’s customers throughout Arizona, nearly $44,000 was raised during the restaurant’s July Round Up campaign to support pediatric patients at Valleywise Health and the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center. Throughout the month of July, customers at participating Jersey Mike’s locations […]
Valleywise Health Earns Gold Status in Healthy Arizona Worksite Program
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Valleywise Health is proud to announce it has earned Gold Status in the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP), a statewide initiative recognized by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The award honors Valleywise Health’s dedication to promoting the health and well-being of its employees, their families, and the community through evidence-based workplace […]
From Pain to Prevention: Valleywise Health Spotlights Opioid-Free Pain Management Solutions for Pain Awareness Month
PHOENIX, Ariz. (September 2026) — As Arizona continues to face a worsening overdose crisis, Valleywise Health is highlighting how rethinking pain management can help patients explore safer, evidence-based alternatives to opioid medications during National Pain Awareness Month. A recent New York Times analysis found Arizona’s overdose death rate has climbed to nearly twice the national […]
Valleywise Health Awarded Two Grants to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services
Funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) expands treatment for opioid use disorder and early intervention for young people at risk of psychosis PHOENIX, Ariz. — Valleywise Health has received two competitive grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), expanding access to specialized behavioral health care for […]
Valleywise Health Board of Directors Announces the Selection of Dr. Michael White as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
PHOENIX (July 1, 2026) — The Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it will appoint Michael D. White, MD, MBA, as Valleywise Health’s next President and Chief Executive Officer at a special board meeting on July 8, 2026. Dr. White will assume the role on August 1, […]
Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health Expands Scar Treatment Capabilities with Adoption of HELIX SCAR3 Technology
Contact: Michael Murphy, (602) 344-1231, [email protected] Shannon Sowby for Valleywise Health, (602) 615-6235, [email protected] New HELIX laser platform improves mobility and functional recovery for burn survivors PHOENIX (June 3, 2026) — The Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health has expanded its advanced scar treatment capabilities with the adoption of HELIX SCAR3 […]
Valleywise Health Celebrates Five Years of Care In Peoria
Comprehensive Health Center has expanded access to primary, specialty and family support services in the West Valley PEORIA, Ariz. (April 28, 2026) – Valleywise Health is celebrating the five-year anniversary of Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Peoria, a milestone that reflects growing demand for high-quality, affordable healthcare in the West Valley and the organization’s long-term […]