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The Associated Press
Integrated Surgical Center of Arizona (ISCA) Joins Regent Surgical; Expanding Cardiac Capabilities
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 25, 2026-- Regent Surgical (Regent), a leading developer and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), today announced that Integrated Surgical Center of Arizona (ISCA), a multispecialty center in Avondale, Arizona, has joined its network. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260825012062/en/ ISCA is led by three respected Arizona physician organizations: IMS Care, Arizona’s largest independent multispecialty physician group; AZ Heart Arrhythmia Associates, a cardiac electrophysiology specialist group; and Valley GI Consultants, a leading gastroenterology practice. Together with Regent’s operational and development expertise, the center will expand access to advanced outpatient cardiovascular and specialty surgical care across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Regent’s growth strategy and reflects the broader opportunity in the cardiac ASC market. As cardiovascular care continues to shift to the ambulatory setting, recent CMS policy changes have expanded the list of procedures eligible for performance in ASCs, including cardiac catheter ablation. These policy shifts reflect growing clinical confidence in the safety and effectiveness of delivering these procedures in lower-cost outpatient settings. “ISCA represents the type of physician-led platform we believe can meaningfully expand access to outpatient specialty care,” said Travis Messina, CEO at Regent.
KOLD-TV
Banner Health workers push for union, citing patient care concerns
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hundreds of Banner Health employees are casting ballots in a vote that could bring changes at one of the Valley’s largest health care providers. Employees are looking to unionize, citing alleged workplace and patient care concerns. Push stems from labor lawsuit. The push to unionize...
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Doctor details concerns that led to the Banner vote to unionize
fox10phoenix.com
Phoenix flight emergency: Heart attack survivor reunited with life-saving heroes
A man survived a massive heart attack on a July 29 flight to Phoenix thanks to the quick actions of two healthcare professionals on board. Nurse Practitioner Caitlyn Loucheim and retired nurse Lora Holton performed CPR together on Patrick McGee until emergency crews took over upon landing. McGee underwent triple...
AZFamily
Banner Health workers push for union, citing patient care concerns
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hundreds of Banner Health employees are casting ballots in a vote that could bring changes at one of the Valley’s largest health care providers. Employees are looking to unionize, citing alleged workplace and patient care concerns. Push stems from labor lawsuit. The push to unionize...
hoodline.com
243 Banner Health Doctors Vote to Unionize as Phoenix Ballots Near Deadline
More than 250 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at Banner Medical Group are deciding whether to form Arizona's first physician union, with mail-in ballots due to the National Labor Relations Board by August 26. The vote covers 268 employees across the Phoenix-based health system's outpatient primary care clinics, and votes will be counted on September 2 — a process the labor board says will take about four hours.
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azpm.org
UA, Gila River Health Care open first medical school branch on tribal land
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella (left) laughs with Gila River Governor Stephen Roe Lewis at Gila River Resorts and Casinos on Aug. 19, 2026. The University of Arizona College of Medicine’s Phoenix campus and Gila River Health Care launched the first MD-granting medical school branch on tribal land this week. The inaugural class will begin their studies next year.
hoodline.com
Phoenix Charter School Opens Arizona's First Autism-Focused Primary Care Clinic
Arizona's first primary care medical clinic built specifically for children and young adults with autism has opened on the Phoenix campus of Arizona Autism Charter Schools, near 16th Street and Indian School Road. The new clinic, called Arizona Autism Family Medicine, gives more than 1,200 AZACS students and their families a dedicated place for physical and behavioral health care, and it's also open to community members beyond the school itself.
KTAR News
Phoenix Children’s uses model patients to teach healthcare workers new skills
Please donate to the Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon today!. The Phoenix Children’s simulation center is full of patients — but none of them are human. The center has five labs with model patients that simulate movement and breathing similar to what nurses and doctors will encounter in real patients. Staff members practice new techniques on the models before treating patients.
KTAR News
State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix
Arizona’s first primary clinic designed to serve children and young adults with autism specifically opened in Phoenix last week. Arizona Autism Family Medicine: A Valle del Sol Clinic is located on Arizona Autism Charter Schools’ Phoenix campus, which is near 16th Street and Indian School Road, and part of a partnership between AZACS and Mercy Care.
healio.com
Before a patient faints in your office, understand the warning signs
PHOENIX — While it is uncommon for a patient to lose consciousness in an eye care practice, clinicians and their staff should know the warning signs and how to prevent injury, according to a speaker at Optometry’s Meeting. Robert Reed Jr., OD, discussed the vasovagal reflex in which...
CommuniCAN Speech Therapy
A mobile speech therapist in Phoenix help people conquer one of life's most rewarding gifts
Imagine a service that comes to you, catering to some of life’s most essential needs right where you are most comfortable. CommuniCAN Speech Therapy, founded by Amanda Donaldson, offers exactly that. In a world where convenience often takes center stage, this mobile private practice delivers speech therapy directly to clients' homes. The need for such services might arise from various challenges—children struggling with articulation or adults recovering from a stroke. Amanda's practice provides a tailored approach to address these diverse needs, all from the comfort of the client's own environment. This model not only reduces logistical stress for families but also enhances the therapeutic experience by operating in familiar settings.