GANADO, Ariz. – The Sage Memorial Hospital Out-Patient Clinic located at Poncel Hall in Ganado, AZ will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day). We encourage the public to follow us @sagememorial to stay up-to-date on future announcements.
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Sage Memorial Hospital
MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Bigwater
Director of Public Relations/Marketing
christian.bigwater@sagememorial.com
Office – (928) 755-4532
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2023
GANADO, Ariz. –
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has accredited the Sage Memorial Hospital Emergency Department with the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) bronze standard – Level 3.
The GEDA program was established by ACEP, with support from the Gary and Mary West Health Institute and John A. Hartford Foundation, to recognize emergency departments that meet or exceed the level-of-care standards established for aging adult patients in the United States.
The coveted GEDA Level 3, recognition requires a commitment from the hospital, including having inter-disciplinary geriatric education programs in place, access to mobility aids, evidence of a geriatric emergency care initiative, and 24/7 accessibility to food and drink.
The road to accreditation was led by a team of inter-disciplinary leaders which included SMH’s Jeremy Wray DO, PhD, and Reba Begay, RN. “We understand that this population requires specialized care, and our dedicated team of medical professionals is committed to providing the highest standard of emergency care to all our patients,” said Begay. “This population is more vulnerable to emergency situations and requires specialized attention to ensure their safety and well-being.”
In 2022, SMH served a total of 7,675 patients who were 65 years and older which accounted for 21 percent of its total ED visits. The hospital is expecting to see a steady increase over the next few years as the older population continues to grow.
“The GEDA Level 3 accreditation is a testament to the commitment of Sage Memorial Hospital to provide excellent care for its older adult population.” said SMH CEO Melinda White. “We are proud of our team and its commitment to delivering excellent care for grandma and grandpa – we look forward to continuing to evolve our geriatric ED.”
For more information on GEDA accreditation please visit: https://www.acep.org/GEDA/. To learn more about Sage Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department, please visit: www.SageMemorial.com.
Navajo Medical Terminology & Interpreter Course
June 7-9, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HR Conference Room
Fee: $600 per person
Pre-requisite for attending this class:
**Up to 10 students and no more than 15.
** No refund for no shows.
ARE YOU?
*A woman 40 to 64 years old?
Who is uninsured or underinsured?
And has it been over 12 months since your last screening?
If you answered YES, you may be eligible for a free MAMMOGRAM
If you have Health insurance, you can get screened. Please bring your card and photo ID.
Sage Memorial Hospital
US 191 & SR 264
Ganado, AZ 86515
Monday, June 5, 2023
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In Partnership with Navajo Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
Please Call For Appointment:
(928) 755-4864
Cancer Screening Saves Lives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2023
GANADO, Ariz. – Beginning on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM (MDT) Sage Memorial Hospital is implementing new COVID-19 policies. The changes are being made to reflect the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 that occurred on May 11 as well as the Navajo Nation mask mandate which was lifted by President Buu Nygren through Health Emergency Order No. 2023-002 on May 5.
The new policy applies to all SMH facilities and includes the following changes:
“This new policy is intended to provide a framework for returning our hospital to its pre-pandemic operations, while still striving to protect the health of our patients, visitors and employees,” said Director of Quality Management Sharon Edison. “Everyone should always follow basic infection control measures such as handwashing, covering up a cough or sneeze and avoiding crowds when you are sick.”
Sage Memorial Hospital will continue to monitor both local and national conditions and will adjust its policies as needed to comply with local and state health regulations.
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Christian Bigwater
Director of Public Relations/Marketing
christian.bigwater@sagememorial.com
Office – (928) 755-4532
Cell – (928) 221-4205