Sage Memorial Hospital receives 2025 AzHHA Quality Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2025

GANADO, Ariz. – Sage Memorial Hospital is proud to share we have been recognized as a 2025 AzHHA Quality Award winner.

The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced the winners of its Third Annual Quality Awards at the 2024 Quality Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. These awards were created to recognize Arizona’s leaders who are committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional quality performance, community engagement and a culture of continuous improvement.

Sage Memorial Hospital is proud share we have been recognized as a 2025 AzHHA Quality Award winner. We received the Outstanding Patient/Community Impact award in the 25 beds or less classification. The Outstanding Patient/Community Impact award is to recognize outcomes that directly affect patients, reducing hospital acquired infection rates, fall rates, maternal health, mental health, patient safety, quality, equitable and respectful care and patient and family advisory councils.

“The quality of submissions and winners reflect the tremendous work that is happening in our communities across the state,” said Ann-Marie Alameddin, president and CEO of AzHHA. “Congratulations to our award winners who are working every day to pursue excellence in quality and patient safety.”

To be considered for this award, we submitted Chizh for Elders. This project led to This project led to:

• 48 elder households receiving life-saving wood deliveries plus in-home safety visits
• Zero cold-weather-related hospitalizations among participants
• 100% elder satisfaction in post-delivery surveys
• Seamless integration of fall-risk screenings and medication reviews—delivering truly holistic care

“This small yet powerful gesture prevented our elders from enduring freezing conditions and exemplified the deep compassion and commitment we hold for the communities we serve,” said Melinda White, CEO. “It’s a testament to how purposeful action, rooted in care, can create lasting impact.”

“This award is not just a recognition; it’s a reflection of our values of Bee łá’í ‘dlį (Together/Unity),” White added. “When we come together with purpose, we create meaningful change.   Thank you all for your continued commitment to Diné Excellence and community care.”

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