Mayo Ranked Among Top U.S. Heart Hospitals

Posted on 11/30/2011 by

This week, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix was ranked among the 50 top cardiovascular hospitals in the country.  According to the study, Mayo Clinic’s cardiovascular unit is a model for hospitals across the country. This comes on the heels of the September announcement that Mayo Clinic will be expanding their teaching program through their new partnership with ASU to develop a new $266 million medical-school branch in Scottsdale.

Read more about Mayo Clinic’s ranking here.

Read more about Mayo Clinic’s partnership with ASU here.

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NCIV Network News: International Visitors and Building Partnerships With Elected Officials

Posted on 11/21/2011 by

Effective partnerships with the local offices of elected officials around the United States are important for all NCIV member organizations. Visits to the offices of elected officials are often an important part of an International Visitor’s (IV) program. Meeting IVs is often of great interest to lawmakers and their staff. Providing elected officials with the oportunity to meet IVs allows elected leaders to see the benefits of exchange programs and secures their continued support. “I have seen this time and again,” notes Kyle Moyer, NCIV Board Member and Chair of the NCIV Advocacy Committee, “getting International Visitors in the door can really turn a legislator into a champion. The IVs are the best advocacy our network can leverage.”
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Congratulations CCUSD!

Posted on 10/21/2011 by

Congratulations to Cave Creek Unified School District for your outstanding work.  This is a great achievement for our teachers and students – keep up the great work!

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Cave Creek Unified School District Receives “Excelling” Distinction

Posted on 10/12/2011 by

As a life-long educator I have seen first hand the tangible impact great schools makes in our community. Further, we know that a quality education will lay the foundation for a promising future and open the doors to success for our students, businesses, and state.
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News Release – Fixing our Education System

Posted on 10/01/2011 by

This week, I was named Co-Chair of the ad hoc education data system committee.  I am looking forward to working with Rep. Kate Brophy McGee to fix our education system.  By improving data collection and reporting standards, we can improve the quality of education for our children. Cost savings and less bureaucracy are natural results of our improvements.
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Remembering the sacrifices made on 9/11 and thereafter

Posted on 09/11/2011 by

10 years ago, the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001 needlessly took the lives of thousands of Americans. From the first moment of the attack through the years following the tragedy, Americans have been united in our strength of character and unwavering resolve.   Today, we remember the sacrifice made by American families, our troops and first responders and their continued bravery.
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Let’s Set Priorities

Posted on 09/08/2011 by

This week, the Arizona Republic printed my opinion letter regarding our state priorities, education and healthcare. Our next legislative session is quickly approaching and we will be addressing all of these issues. An educated workforce will be critical to the future growth of our economy and businesses development in Arizona.

Read the full article HERE

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Welcoming Britain to Arizona

Posted on 08/03/2011 by
Carter and MP's

Mr. Greatrex, Ms. Curran, Mr. Menzies, Rep. Carter, and Mr. Lloyd

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Arizona is a TEAL State

Posted on 08/01/2011 by

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launched an initiative in 2010;  The United States of Teal asks each of the 50 United  States to pledge support for women with ovarian cancer, turning the state teal for the day.

Last year, Arizona was one of 23 states joining the cause.  This year, I have pledged my own support for the United States of Teal, and Teal Day on September 2nd, 2011 by signing this pledge card.
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Scottsdale Hospitals are ‘Magnet’ Institutions

Posted on 08/01/2011 by

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.

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