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New pediatric, women’s care facility opens
A new multi-specialty pediatric and women’s center and Mercy Gilbert doctors to provide comprehensive
is now open in the SanTan Sun area. care to patients. The St. Joseph’s sub-specialists will
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical see patients at the Mercy Gilbert offi ce, saving families
centers, with sister hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital and a trip to downtown Phoenix.
Medical Center, members of Catholic Healthcare West “The pediatric and women’s center will be a win-
(CHW), are opening the new facility on the Mercy win for patients. They’ll be able to stay under the care
Gilbert campus. of their doctor and home hospital while obtaining
The center will help patients and families the specialized care that they need,” says Linda
dealing with medical needs associated with high- Hunt, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital and
risk pregnancies as well as neonatal and pediatric Medical Center and Service Area Leader for CHW
care. Perinatology and pediatric cardiology patients Arizona. “The center will be a great addition to several
will be among the fi rst served by the center. Pediatric of our hospital partnerships, which have already
patients with conditions such as abnormal EKGs, proven very successful.”
heart murmurs, chest pain and irregular heart beat This new multi-specialty offi ce is located at 3420 S.
will be seen at the center. Pregnant women will have Mercy Rd., Suite 121, off Val Vista Drive and the Santan
access to genetic counseling, genetic amniocentesis Loop 202 in Gilbert. Pediatric cardiology inquiries and
and the ability to be treated for obstetrical and medical appointments may be made by calling 480-728-9880.
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complications of pregnancy. Perinatology patients requiring an appointment or
NOW OPEN: The new Eller Congenital Heart Center at Mercy
Gilbert Medical Center serves specialty health needs of pregnant
As part of the collaboration, St. Joseph’s Medical additional information may call 480-728-9881.
women and children with cardiac problems in the SanTan Sun
Group physicians will work with Chandler Regional
area.
Local food bank in dire need of donations
The food bank shelves are bare at the Salvation Chandler Corps at 85 E. Saragosa St. in Chandler.
Army Chandler Corps Food Bank. For the fi rst time, Offi ce hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
the facility had to close a day due to a shortage of food. Monday through Wednesday. The Chandler Corps
“While the demand for food has increased greatly Food Bank will provide collection containers for offi ce,
over the past year, the resources have not been able church, school, or group food drives upon request.
to increase at the same pace,” explains Capt. Jason For more information, call 480-963-2041.
Koenig. “If we do not receive more food our food bank
may need to decrease its hours and days available to
those in need. We need community help to ensure
that our food bank doors can stay open to provide for
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those in need.”
BARE: Capt. Jason Koenig of the
Chandler Salvation Army with empty
Donations can be brought to The Salvation Army food bank shelves.
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