The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Announces Champions
The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions are clinicians, practices, and/or health systems that have achieved exemplar rates of hypertension control. Champions are recognized for demonstrating their commitment to help their patients with hypertension manage their blood pressure – achieving a hypertension control rate of at least 80%. Congratulations, 2023 Champions! Million Hearts® is recognizing 24 solo practitioners, large health […]
AMA announces 2023 Joy in Medicine recognized organizations
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced 72 health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned national distinction as 2023 Joy in Medicine™ recognized organizations. The prestigious AMA recognition is presented to eligible organizations dedicated to preserving the well-being of physicians through proven efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout. “The organizations designated […]
AHA Recognition Award – El Rio Health
At EL Rio Health, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We are delighted to announce that we have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for our unwavering dedication to measurement accuracy and exceptional patient care. AHA Recognition Highlights: • Commitment to Measurement Accuracy: We take great […]
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Proclamation for National Health Center Week.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs Proclamation for National Health Center Week proclaiming August 6 through August 12, 2023 as Arizona Health Center Week and encouraging all Arizonans to visit their local Community Health Center and celebrate the important partnership between Arizona’s Community Health Centers and the communities they serve.
Tucson health care turns to alternative and high-tech solutions
As CEO of Tucson Medical Center, the city’s largest hospital and the flagship facility of TMC Health, Mimi Coomler would be the first to admit that the health care industry could use a little intensive care itself these days. “This isn’t unique to Tucson,” she qualified, “but hospitals face continued financial and staffing challenges, cost […]
Healthcare Organization & Providers Benefit from Embracing a Culture of Wellness
Dr. Nagalingam is the Medical Director for El Rio Special Immunology Associates and the HIV Ryan White Clinic which are part of El Rio Health (El Rio)—an innovative nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of the Tucson, Arizona community through comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality, and compassionate care. In early 2022, El Rio’s Chief Clinical Officer, Douglas […]
National Committee for Quality Assurance Behavioral Health Distinction
We are pleased to announce that El Rio Health received Behavioral Health Distinction with the National Committee for Quality Assurance on March 14th, 2023, for six of our El Rio sites (Congress, Cherrybell, El Pueblo, Northwest, Southwest, Southeast). This means that El Rio Health is an enhanced level of care facility providing improved access, clinical […]
El Rio welcomes a new COO
TUCSON (KVOA) – Damone “DL” Poole, will be joining El Rio Health as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) beginning March 27, 2023. “I am honored to be joining El Rio, where I am committed to successfully working with El Rio’s staff in making a lasting difference in our patient’s lives,” said Poole. Poole comes […]
Pediatric Mental Health Training Award Winner Announced
The REACH Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the most effective, scientifically proven mental health care reaches all children and families, announces the recipient of their first-ever Pediatric Mental Health Training Award. El Rio Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tucson, Arizona will receive free children’s mental health training for their primary care providers […]
Nonprofits support homeless individuals with services, supplies
As city officials grapple with Tucson’s increasing homeless population, community groups continue to support unsheltered individuals waiting for transitional or permanent housing, through temporary shelter, services and hygiene supplies. The nonprofit Gospel Rescue Mission has been providing resources to the homeless community since 1953. Outreach coordinator Roger Aguilar said that when someone comes to them […]
