Mountain Vista Medical Center Celebrates Three Years of Service

Hospital to also dedicate new Chapel/Retreat for patients, visitors and staff

Mesa, Ariz. – Mountain Vista Medical Center (MVMC) will celebrate three years of service on July 23, 2010. In just a short amount of time, the East Valley has welcomed MVMC to its growing community. Today, the 178-bed, full-service hospital has more than 400 physicians on staff and more than 800 employees.  Focused on providing the highest quality care to patients with a focus on service, MVMC has expanded to continue to meet the needs of the community.

Recent awards:

• HealthGrades® has recognized Mountain Vista Medical Center with the following three designations for 2010:
  • Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Care
  • 2010 HealthGrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award
  • Five-Star Rated for Cardiology
• The HealthGrades study also recognized Mountain Vista with Five-Star ratings in:
  • Cardiology Services
  • Coronary Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Interventional Procedures
  • Treatment of Heart Failure
• Mesa United Way Trailblazer award for increasing donations by 80 percent during the 2009 campaign.
• Thomson Reuters’ top quality award – Overall Performance (IASIS award).
• Received Cardiac Receiving Center designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• 2010 Communicator Award for interactive website (also won this award in 2009).

State-of-the-art technology:

• MVMC was the first in the state to install the CARTO 3® System, the most advanced technology available to improve diagnosis and treatment for cardiac patients.
• PET/CT scanner – used to evaluate brain abnormalities such as tumors, memory disorders (dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease) and seizures, and to help in the detection and staging of cancer.
• da Vinci® Surgical System – minimally invasive surgery option for a variety of procedures.
• Electronic barcode scanning.
• Electronic medical records.
• Translation technology available for patients with limited English proficiency and for those who are hearing impaired.
• Electronic Surgery Status Board – provides family members with a real-time status of their loved ones who are in surgery.

Growth facts:

• November 2008: a five-story medical office building adjacent to the hospital opened and includes more than 30 physician offices representing a variety of specialties and health services.
• January 2010: added two additional rooms in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• June 2010: two additional operating rooms were added, bringing the OR count to 10.
• The Comprehensive Orthopedic and Spine Center at Mountain Vista Medical Center – grand opening is slated for September 2010.
• The City of Mesa has a population of more than 450,000 people and is the third-largest city in Arizona. The anticipated population growth of Mesa is estimated to grow by 62 percent during the next 25 years.

Community involvement:

• Partner with Midwestern University to offer medical student clinical education program.
• Free community seminars covering a variety of health topics (5-6 per month).
• SeniorAdvantage program designed for individuals 55+. With more than 1,500 members, this program offers health education, support groups, medication checks, cafeteria discounts and a special VIP program (Very Important Patient).
• A combined effort from our SeniorAdvantage members and volunteers provide our patients with homemade blankets, greeting cards, bookmarks, get well soon magnets and much more during their stay.
• Participating in United Food Bank’s Christmas in July food drive.

“Our medical staff, employees and volunteers have worked very hard to help Mountain Vista grow over the past three years,” says Tony Marinello, CEO. “This is an exciting time for Mountain Vista – we are committed to serving our community and we will continue to grow. Our priority is to provide high quality care to our patients through advanced technology and exceptional service.” says Marinello.

Former patient Luis Ramos says, “”My experience at Mountain Vista Medical Center was great – the staff went above and beyond with their kindness, everyone was very positive and professional during my treatment and stay. It is obvious that Mountain Vista takes pride in their service and that everyone works together toward one ultimate goal, which is satisfying patients.

Published on behalf of Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mountain Vista Medical Center is a 178-bed, full-service hospital, featuring all private rooms and advanced medical technology. Designed to provide comprehensive health care services for residents of the East Valley, the hospital is part of IASIS Healthcare Corporation and is located in Mesa, just north of U.S. 60 at Crismon Road and Southern Avenue. For more information, visit mvmedicalcenter.com or call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).

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