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Dr. Ross Goldberg speaks with AZ Family regarding COVID-19

July 1, 2020
Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.
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Dr. Ross Goldberg Speaks with CNN about the Pandemic

May 9, 2020
Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.
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Meet Your Doctor. Tina McKenzie, MD

December 19, 2019
Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.
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Meet Your Doctor. Androuw Carrasco, MD

November 26, 2019
Dr. Ross Goldberg, surgeon at Valleywise Health and President of the Arizona Medical Association, spoke to CNN about a surprising reaction he received after recommending masks in public.
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3 Basic Wellness Tips for Every Family with Special Needs Children

August 23, 2019
by Linda Thunn, DPT, physical therapist Life with a special…
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3 Tips for Interacting with Someone on the Spectrum

3 Tips for Interacting with Someone on the Spectrum

April 30, 2019
by Tre’Shawn Rizo, DMG team member   Contents: An…
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Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

April 29, 2019
By Lyn Hughes, BSDH, RDHAP   Imagine you are a child…
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‘To make her better, I have to torture her’

December 21, 2018
As a parent of a child with health, developmental and/or behavioral differences, you become more than a parent- you are an advocate, a champion and your child’s loudest voice. Here’s three tips to help you and your child’s health and quality of life. And, never forget that your child’s care team at DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is here to support you every step of the way.
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Coping with the Holidays After Involuntary Family Separation

December 19, 2018
by Sarah Anderson, PhD This holiday season will…
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Three Tips for Parents of Children with Differences

December 2, 2018
As a parent of a child with health, developmental and/or behavioral differences, you become more than a parent- you are an advocate, a champion and your child’s loudest voice. Here’s three tips to help you and your child’s health and quality of life. And, never forget that your child’s care team at DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is here to support you every step of the way.
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Creighton University Building New Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix

September 19, 2018
Leaders of Creighton University, joined by Governor Doug Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams, held a news conference this morning to reveal plans to build a nearly $100 million health sciences campus at Park Central in midtown Phoenix...
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New Hires, Promotions and Appointments

August 14, 2018
Jacqueline A. Chadwick, M.D., has assumed the position of founding executive director of the Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance. The Alliance seeks to expand and improve health care education...
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Innovative use of EMR helps identify more Make-A-Wish kids

July 13, 2018
Make-A-Wish Arizona, the local chapter of the international wish-granting organization, and District Medical Group(DMG) are piloting a unique referral process to increase life-changing wish opportunities...
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Winners of 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards are honored

May 17, 2018
A celebratory crowd filled the ballroom at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Thursday night to honor the finalists and winners of the 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards...
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Engaging Children with Spina Bifida for Increased Mobility

April 11, 2018
SCOOOT provides an early experience of independence for kids with mobility challenges. It frees them to explore their home, play, chase and race friends and siblings without any help...
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Make-A-Wish Arizona and District Medical Group to increase wishes for kids

April 10, 2018
The “Medical Champions” program was created by DMG using their electronic medical records (EMR) system to better identify and track children with critical illnesses who would qualify for a wish experience...
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