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Scottsdale Healthcare’s Osborn Medical Center, Shea Medical Center and Thompson Peak Hospital were all officially recognized as “Magnet” facilities. Magnet recognition, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, goes to hospitals that report shorter patient stay lengths, lower mortality rates, and more bedside time from staff. This designation will better position them to trends in quality nursing and patient care. This is the first multi-hospital health system in the state to be certified as such, and the 21st in the nation.  Read more here.

I am very proud to announce that three high schools in District 7 have been nationally ranked by The Washington Post as some of the best for college preparation. As an educator, I am honored to represent such an academic district, which includes Pinnacle, Horizon, and North Canyon High School. Read more here about these successful valley high schools.