FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GANADO, Ariz. – Sage Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the grand opening of our new facilities in August 2024. This project, years in the making, is entirely self-funded at the total cost of $177 million and will bring advanced healthcare to the surrounding communities.
The new 140,213 square-foot facility includes a hospital, medical office, employee apartments, and a human resource building. These state-of-the-art facilities will offer expanded services such as emergency care, in-patient services, obstetrics, rehabilitation, dental, optometry, and more.
“We are thrilled to introduce this new phase of Sage Memorial Hospital to the community,” said Christian Bigwater, Director of Public Relations and Marketing. “The hospital’s mission has always been to provide quality healthcare for the Dine people with respect, unity, beauty, and harmony, honoring K‘é and the sacredness of life. This new facility embodies that mission.”
The grand opening on August 23, 2024, will feature activities and ceremonies, including a ribbon-cutting, cultural performances, and presentations.
“We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate this significant achievement,” said Bigwater. “It is an exciting time for Sage Memorial Hospital and the community.”
The grand opening event is open to the public. For more information, visit sagememorial.com/grandopening.
ABOUT SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Navajo Health Foundation – Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. It is the first Native-managed private comprehensive health care system in the country, and has been managed since 1978 by an independent, entirely Navajo Board of Directors.
Sage Memorial Hospital is the only Native American hospital licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accredited by The Joint Commission. Located on private land owned by the Presbyterian Church within the Navajo Nation Reservation, it serves a community of about 11,000. The hospital delivers quality health care for residents of the Ganado, Kinlichee, Klagetoh, Wide Ruins, Lower Greasewood Springs, Cornfields, Nazlini, and Steamboat chapters of the Navajo Nation.
