Thousands of adolescents across the country have been trained by Chandler Regional Medical Center's Safe Sitter. During this two-day course, adolescents age 11 through 13 will receive hands-on practice in basic life-saving techniques from trained Safe Sitter instructors, so they are prepared to respond to crisis situations.

Thousands of adolescents across the country have been trained by Chandler Regional Medical Center's Safe Sitter. During this two-day course, adolescents age 11 through 13 will receive hands-on practice in basic life-saving techniques from trained Safe Sitter instructors, so they are prepared to respond to crisis situations.

Timothy Chapman, CT/MRI supervisor for Chandler Regional Medical Center's Radiology Department, has been awarded the 2011 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award by Gateway Community College.

Stroke affects an estimated 700K people annually and is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. According to the National Stroke Association (NSA), up to 80 percent of all strokes can be prevented if detected early.

Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB), a special support group for children ages 6 to 12, was developed by the Children's Treehouse Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing emotional support for children who have a primary caregiver with cancer.

Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB), a special support group for children ages 6 to 12, was developed by the Children's Treehouse Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing emotional support for children who have a primary caregiver with cancer.

Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the hospital's cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab) on March 5. With a dedicated team of physician leaders and staff, Chandler Regional's cardiac cath lab has grown exponentially since its inception in 2001, from treating 147 patients in its first year to nearly 3,500 patients in 2010.

For the third consecutive year, Chandler Regional Medical Center was recognized by Practice Greenhealth as the recipient of the 2011 Partner for Change Award. Practice Greenhealth is a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization's seven Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector.

A minimally invasive alternative to exploratory surgery is offered at Chandler Regional Medical Centers, members of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). Chandler Regional is one of the only medical centers in the East Valley and as well as a few in the state where the Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) technology is available. This emerging procedure combines endoscopy with ultrasound technology for the examination of benign and malignant conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, liver and lymph nodes, or lesions in the chest and abdomen.

During the week of April 10 through April 16, more than 550 volunteers serving at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, members of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), will be recognized during Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Neurosurgeons from Barrow Neurosurgical Associates (BNA), one of the world's leading neurosurgical practices, have been credentialed to treat patients at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, members of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). They have joined the medical staff at both hospitals, serving as additional resources for their Joint Commission certified primary stroke centers as well as for the treatment of other neurosurgical and spinal diseases.

Chandler Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the expansion of the Teen Pregnancy Program. In addition to teen childbirth preparation classes, a teen parenting support group is going to be implemented.

The diabetes services offered at Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), have relocated to 1760 East Pecos Road, Rome Towers Suite 235, just north of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Beginning in March, patients with diabetes' needs will be cared for in the Center for Diabetes Management's new location in Gilbert, as well as in satellite offices.

Catholic Healthcare West's (CHW) volunteer service, which consists of more than 550 volunteers serving Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, as well as CHW Urgent Care centers in Ahwatukee, Gilbert and Queen Creek, will host the ninth annual Spina Bifida Bike Rally on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chandler Regional Medical Center. These volunteers have committed to providing 20 bikes for Arizona children who have been afflicted with Spina Bifida.

Chandler Regional Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), is offering Expressive Art Therapy at the Cancer Center for all patients, families and caregivers. Expressive Art Therapy, a free course, focuses on the benefits of the creative process versus the final artistic product. Participants are encouraged to use their imagination to help provide emotional release, relaxation and peace.

Thousands of adolescents across the country have been trained by Safe Sitter® to handle life threatening emergencies. Chandler Regional Medical Centers' goal is to reduce the number of unintentional deaths of children being cared for by their babysitters.

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers are hosting Safe Journeys classes to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly install their child's safety seat. The certified child safety technicians will ensure that the car seats are installed correctly and are appropriate for the age, height and weight of the child. Classes will be offered at MGMC office building third floor, McAuley Auditorium located at 3420 S. Mercy Road in Gilbert, on Saturdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 19, and Mar. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person. For more information or to register, contact ResourceLink at (877) 728-5414.

Free vaccine clinics are being provided by Chandler Regional Medical Center in cooperation with Kyrene School District. Parents must accompany children to the clinic and provide previous immunization history. Children six weeks to 18 years of age are eligible for attending.

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Chandler Regional Medical Center announces the arrival of the most modern technology in surgery. Join the Founder's Circle meeting and experience the da Vinci Si HD surgical system, where you can experience the robot in person. The amazing da Vinci Si HD can be used for a multitude of procedures. CRMC is located at 475 S. Dobson Road in Chandler. Cost is free. Please RSVP to EastValleyFoundation@chw.edu or (480)728-3931.

Free vaccine clinics are being provided by Chandler Regional Medical Center in cooperation with Kyrene School District. Parents must accompany children to the clinic and provide previous immunization history. Children six weeks to 18 years of age are eligible for attending.

Wednesday evening yoga series offered

 Golf tourney benefits domestic abuse shelters

Help Fight Cancer Week