Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

08/17/2026

Backpacks are packed, classrooms are ready and Arizona’s pediatric healthcare teams are here to help students begin the school year healthy and strong. 🎒

From routine care to unexpected emergencies, peds professionals across our state support children at every stage of development. Because when Arizona’s children thrive, our communities do too.

08/17/2026

🚨 Last chance to apply!

The deadline to apply for the Emerging Leaders Conference Scholarship is quickly approaching.

AzHHA and Creighton University are offering two scholarships to help rising healthcare professionals attend this premier leadership event.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights and invest in your professional growth.

📅 Applications are due Aug. 30.
📩 Submit applications to [email protected].

08/13/2026

✅ More than $1 billion in medical debt has been erased for Arizonans, providing relief to hundreds of thousands of residents. AzHHA is proud to support efforts that reduce financial burdens and improve access to care.

Thank you, Governor Katie Hobbs, and our partners for advancing this important work.

Read the full announcement: https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2026/08/governor-hobbs-erases-historic-1-billion-medical-debt-arizonans

08/12/2026

Compassion is at the heart of healthcare.

Congratulations to Monica Safrit, a lab assistant at Canyon Vista Medical Center, on receiving the hospital’s 2026 Mercy Award, its highest employee honor. Monica’s empathy, kindness and commitment to making every patient feel heard and cared for reflect the incredible work happening in Arizona hospitals every day.

Read more about Monica's recognition:

SIERRA VISTA — For Monica Safrit, drawing blood is only part of the job.

08/07/2026

Before the diagnosis. Before the treatment. Before the recovery. 😷

For many patients and families, healthcare begins with a simple greeting from someone at the hospital entrance.

They're often the first face you see, the first question you ask and the first person who helps guide you through what can be an overwhelming moment.

Every face matters. Every role matters. Every patient matters.

08/07/2026

For a patient or family member walking into a hospital, the front desk can set the tone for everything that follows.

The front desk reflects what Arizona hospitals do every day: meet people where they are, guide them through uncertainty and connect them to care. Behind that front door are real people, real jobs and a healthcare system that Arizona families rely on every day.

Tucson Medical Center Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center Northern Cochise Community Hospital Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Foundation

08/05/2026

🌟 August is Civic Health Month!

Strong communities are built through civic engagement. Whether you're checking your voter registration, learning about upcoming elections or accessing trusted voting resources, staying informed is one way to get involved.

Explore AzHHA's voter resources and toolkit: https://www.azhha.org/voter-tool-kit/

08/03/2026

Where Arizona's healthcare leaders come together. ✨

The 2026 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference returns to Tucson Oct. 21-23, bringing together industry leaders, innovative thinkers and changemakers from across the state.

Join us for inspiring speakers, networking opportunities and discussions that will help shape the future of healthcare.

🔗 Register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/9cf8177d-8d30-4f43-92df-4158b02b9498/register

07/31/2026

What happens when you open the front door of a hospital and look inside?

You see something bigger than a building. You see the people, roles and moments that keep care moving.

This month, we’re highlighting the front desk. It’s the place where care often begins and where patients first connect with the people guiding them through the system.

Step inside the story. Meet the people behind the front door. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️Tucson Medical Center Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center Northern Cochise Community Hospital

07/31/2026

In one of the hottest months of the year, care doesn’t start in the exam room, it starts with access.

Arizona hospitals and healthcare partners are committed to helping patients and families navigate the challenges of extreme heat by connecting vulnerable community members to care, resources and support when they need it most regardless of their financial situation.

Because in moments of extreme heat, access to care can be just as critical as the care itself.