Daniel Derksen Associate Vice President at Arizona Center for Rural Health | Official website
Daniel Derksen Associate Vice President at Arizona Center for Rural Health | Official website
On August 23, 2024, Sage Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Ganado, Arizona, celebrated the grand opening of its new $177 million state-of-the-art facilities. The event was attended by community members and leaders from across Indian country.
Delores J. Noble, Chairwoman of the SMH Board of Directors, welcomed attendees and emphasized the hospital's dedication to serving the Dine people with compassion and excellence. "Thank you for being here with us to celebrate this happy occasion," said Noble. "This is not the end; it is just the beginning, and we have many more plans for the future."
Keynote speaker Roselyn Tso, Director of Indian Health Service, commended SMH's achievements and praised their commitment to providing quality healthcare to Navajo communities. Other notable speakers included Jonathan Nez, former Navajo Nation President, and various SMH Board members.
Melinda White, CEO of SMH, expressed her gratitude to the community for their support and shared her vision for the hospital's future. "We are excited to bring advanced healthcare services to our community," stated White. “Our continuous commitment to providing optimal healthcare and enhancing the patient experience is driven by our dedication to innovation, compassionate care, and creating a holistic approach that respects our traditional way of life.”
The official opening of the new facilities was marked by a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Attendees were then invited to an open house to explore department booths and learn about available services within the hospital. The grand opening event also featured musical performances by local groups Klagetoh Swingers, Destroy Kasmin, and violinist Kylie Jim.
The 140,213 sq.ft. facility includes 25 inpatient beds, a state-of-the-art emergency department, advanced medical imaging technology, a pharmacy, operating rooms, labor and delivery services among others. The hospital will also offer physical therapy, dental care, outpatient services/specialty clinics.
Inpatient services will officially begin on September 30, 2024 including emergency department operations as well as physical therapy laboratory medical imaging dietary services while dental outpatient services out-patient pharmacy will commence on November 9 2024
For more information about Sage Memorial Hospital please visit www.sagememorial.com.
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