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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Abrazo Scottsdale adds new cath lab for cardiac services BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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brazo Scottsdale Campus recently dedicated its new cardiac catheterization lab with a ribbon cutting to introduce the hospital’s state-ofthe-art cardiology equipment on Sept. 8 and began treating patients there shortly after. Abrazo Scottsdale physicians and administrators welcomed first responders, community leaders and hospital staff to
tour the new facility, which offers a wide array of services to diagnose and treat heart problems. “Our Northeast Valley residents will continue to receive excellent care in cardiology now with a wider range of services available using the most advanced techniques and equipment,” said Dr. James Carty, chief of staff at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. Congratulating the Abrazo team that planned and opened the new cath lab, cardiologist Dr. Christian Lopez said,
“We couldn’t have done it without all the people here. I’m really excited, I’m happy to be here and really enthusiastic about where the hospital is heading.” Abrazo Scottsdale Campus CEO Brian Elisco said the new cath lab is available 24/7 and uses the latest technology for both diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures such as balloon angioplasty, stents and rhythm device placement. These can be scheduled proce-
see CATH LAB page 4
Arts at the Rocks concert series aims to ‘inspire’ community FEATURES......... 16
Scottsdale Polo Academy opens as interest surges
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Cave Creek student awarded for contribution to community
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BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
Arts at the Rocks is a free annual concert series located at and sponsored by Desert Hills Presbyterian Church. (DHPC/Submitted)
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esert Hills Presbyterian Church is launching its fifth season of “Arts at the Rocks,” a free concert series open to the community, with a classical performance by the Urban Nocturnes sextet Saturday, Oct. 8. “Our fifth season has all the elements to be our best season yet,” said Melissa Masles, elder of the Music and Arts Ministry, which puts together the concert series, at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church. “We have a wide variety of performances offering the opportunity for extraordinary audience experienc-
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