2018 Service Award Nominees, Finalists and Recipients
SPECIAL AWARDS The 2018 nominees, finalists and award recipients come from different communities and departments and represent a wide variety of job positions and career lengths. While all Sun Health employees contribute to our overall success, these individuals were recognized by their peers and supervisors for excelling in areas vital to our mission. These areas […]
Sun Health Foundation Awards $90K in Nursing Scholarships
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Sept. 27, 2018 – Shaelynn Faix feels like she has a new family at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, one that has her back. It’s a new feeling for the 20 something who works as a barista and a cafeteria cashier at the medical center. She grew up with a single […]
Tahlya Visintainer promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer
SURPRISE, ARIZ., July 5, 2018 – Tahlya Visintainer has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer for Sun Health, a nonprofit organization with more than 600 employees. Previously, she was the vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Sun Health’s senior living division. “Our leadership team has made it a priority to develop […]
Sun Health Names Joe La Rue as President and CEO
SURPRISE, Ariz. – June 13, 2018 – Sun Health has named Joe La Rue as the fourth president and chief executive officer of the 52-year-old nonprofit organization, effective July 1. La Rue currently serves as executive vice president and has been with Sun Health since 2005. “We were looking for someone with a unique combination […]
Sun Health Expands Program to Meet Growing Need for Dementia Support
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Jan. 23, 2018 – Sun Health has added a social services expert to its staff to meet a growing demand for its Memory Care Navigator (MCN) program, which helps patients, family members and caregivers navigate the emotional, psychological and physical effects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The MCN program is provided at […]
Employee Excellence Takes Center Stage at Sun Health Awards’ Dinner
By Sun Health President and CEO, Ron Guziak On Oct. 10, we celebrated the work anniversaries of dozens of employees and recognized six individuals and one team for going “above and beyond” in their jobs. It was a pleasure seeing these employees receive much-deserved recognition. Speaking for all of Sun Health’s senior leadership team, we are deeply […]
Dan Liguori Named Executive Director of The Colonnade
Sun Health is pleased to announce Dan Liguori as the new executive director of The Colonnade. Mr. Liguori is responsible for leading, managing and ensuring the overall success of the Life Care community, home to more than 300 residents. He served as interim executive director of The Colonnade for two months before taking the leadership […]
Sun Health Foundation Donates $85K to Help Feed Homebound Seniors
SURPRISE, ARIZ., July 7, 2017 – Sun Health Foundation is continuing its support of the Banner Olive Branch Senior Center in Sun City, with a new contribution of $85,000. The funds will be used to feed more adults through the center’s home-delivered meal program. According to Ivy Glinski, director of Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, […]
Memory Care Navigator Program Expands to Meet Growing Needs
SURPRISE, ARIZ., June 7, 2017 – Sun Health has added a social services expert to its staff to help meet growing demands for its Memory Care Navigator (MCN) program. The service, provided at no charge, helps patients, family members and caregivers navigate the emotional, psychological and physical effects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Jane […]
Top-performing CMS project touted for curbing 30-day readmissions
On June 6, 2017, the American Hospital Association reported on the success of Sun Health’s Care Transition Program which saved Medicare millions of dollars. Read about it here.
