22 April 21 – May 4, 2012


Business


CRMC announces new CEO Celebrates Volunteer appreciation week, switches to dye-free products


Tim Bricker is the new president and CEO of Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC), a Dignity Health Member, who takes over the top spot at both CRMC as well as Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, where he has been serving in the same capacity. “This hospital has a rich history


Tim Bricker


more than 50 years in the making and I am honored to become a part of it,” says Bricker. “History is even playing out now as we work to expand our facility and better serve


the healthcare needs of the community. It’s a great time to be at Chandler Regional.” Prior to joining Dignity Health’s East Valley hospitals, Bricker’s


healthcare experience spanned more than 20 years. In his most recent position, Bricker served as a consultant helping hospitals around the country develop strategies and improve their operations, and before that, Bricker was executive vice president of a hospital system in Bend, OR and as chief executive officer and administrator at a Salt Lake City, UT hospital. He has served in a number of leadership roles in community


organizations, including the East Valley Partnership, and with an independent K-8 school and was a member of Gilbert Leadership Class XX. Bricker received his bachelor’s degree in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University and his master’s in Health Sciences Administration from the University of Michigan. Bricker’s transition into this role comes at the same time


Patty White, former president and CEO of Chandler Regional, moves to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center to replace president and CEO Linda Hunt. As part of the market’s


leadership changes, Hunt will focus solely on her role as president and CEO of Dignity Health Arizona.


Volunteers appreciated More than 550 volunteers at Chandler Regional and


Mercy Gilbert medical centers, Dignity Health members, will be honored for their service during national Volunteer Appreciation Week April 15 through 21. This year, volunteers will be recognized by walking the red carpet to a private screening of “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.” “Our volunteers are an integral part of the healing process and add to the comfort and satisfaction of our patients, staff and visitors,” says Bricker. “This event is a small token of our appreciation.” Volunteers range from high school students to seniors and


make a six-month commitment to the medical centers. Duties range from working in the gift shop to assisting at nursing stations. For information about volunteering, visit


www.chandlerregional.org or www.mercygilbert.org.


Phasing out dyes Dye-free products will soon be found in Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers, as its parent company Dignity Health moves to become the first health care system in the nation to switch to pigment-free products. The new materials will be more environmentally friendly. Some of the products that will now be made with dye-free


products include bed pans, wash basins, water pitchers and drinking cups. Dye-free products eliminate potentially harmful chemicals during manufacturing and do not leach pigment into soil and groundwater. All facilities will have converted to the new plastics, manufactured by Medline Industries, Inc., by the end of this May. For details visit www.dignityhealth.org, www.medline.com or www.ChandlerRegional.org.


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Centennial application deadline nears


Local artists, businesses and


service organizations have until Fri., April 27 to submit an application to participate in two free Chandler Centennial celebrations in May: “100 Artists Celebrating 100 Years” and the “Chandler Bash of the Century.” The fee to apply is $25. The “100 Artists” event, an expanded


version of the monthly Chandler Art Walk in historic downtown Chandler, runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Fri., May 18. It is expected to draw a larger than normal crowd to enjoy an evening of music, entertainment, food and beverages and the works of at least 100 local painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and other artists. The “Chandler Bash,” a family friendly


community celebration celebrating Chandler’s rich history and heritage, takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sat., May 19 at Tumbleweed Park at 2250 S. McQueen Rd. in Southern Chandler. Highlights include free activities, entertainment, history displays, vendor booths and a fireworks finale. Learn more at www.chandler100th. com or by calling 480-782-2665.


*Discount not valid on prior offers, purchases or promotions. This offer expires 5/31/2012.


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