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Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County, AZ. Find the area Gilbert events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Gilbert

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Gilbert marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS CREDENTIAL NEW PHYSICIANS

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, are pleased to announce that five physicians were credentialed in May 2012. There are currently...

Vote for The Most Beautiful Hospital in America

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has been nominated as one of the most beautiful hospitals in America. Help us reach the top 20 list by voting for us before June 18. Go to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS WIN NATIONAL AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, were recognized by Practice Greenhealth as recipients of the 2012 Environment Excellence Awards. ...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS’ STROKE PROGRAMS RECEIVE GET WITH THE GUIDELINES®-STROKE ACHIEVEMENT

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health™ Members, have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER ACQUIRES LATEST SURGICAL ROBOT TECHNOLOGY FOR SPINE PROCEDURES

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

A new robot has come to town, helping Arizonans stand a little taller and lead more active lifestyles. The SpineAssist® surgical robot at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a...

Memorial Day Celebration

from:Gilbert Historical Museum

Every year the Gilbert Historical Museum, along with the American Legion, is proud to host Gilbert’s Memorial Day service on the museum’s front lawn, where monuments honor...

To Kill an Angry Bird - Ugly Meter Hits #1

Gilbert, AZ-- Ugly Meter, for iPhone and iPad, has dominated all other apps in the iTunes app store and has claimed the #1 spot in the iTunes charts. Former leader Angry Birds...

Mercy Gilbert Announces New Chief Medical Officer

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

We have a new Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Philip J. Fracica. He brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience with 13 years of it from one of Dignity Health's sister...

Free Heart Attack Prevention Seminar

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Join us for a FREE seminar as Jeffrey J. Fine, M.S., Ph.D., discusses heart attack prevention through coronary calcium scoring. Dr. Fine is a nationally recognized expert in the...

Maricopa County Kicks Off National Infant Immunization Week

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

National Infant Immunization Week is April 21 - 28. A good reminder to check your child's vaccination records to be sure you are up to date. Whooping cough (Pertussis) is a...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Adds Naptime Hours for New Moms and Families

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Having a newborn is an exciting and exhausting time. To help new families rest and allow them private time during these precious days, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s Lund Family...

NATION’S TOP DOCTORS FOUND LOCALLY AT CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

U.S. News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical identified nearly 30,000 excellent doctors in the 11th edition of “America’s Top Doctors,” an annual publication. Three...

National Drug Take Back Day!

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Tony Lucchi, Director of Pharmacy at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center wants you to know about National Drug Take Back Day! The community can participate in a safe, secure and...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS HIGHLIGHT IRRITABLE BOWELSYNDROME AWARENESS

Nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults have symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), making it one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders diagnosed by doctors. April is IBS...

Volunteer Appreciation Week With Red Carpet Treatment

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

During national Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15-21, more than 550 volunteers serving at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health Members, will be...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS THIRD EYE® COLONOSCOPY TO IMPROVE PRE-CANCEROUS POLYP DETECTION RATES

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

New England Journal of Medicine Reports Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Deaths When Polyps Are Removed During Colonoscopy Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a Dignity Health Member...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Credentials 8 New Physicians

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a Dignity Health member (formerly Catholic Healthcare West), is pleased to announce that eight physicians were credentialed in February 2012. There...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Adds 9 New Credentialed Physicians

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a Dignity Health member (formerly Catholic Healthcare West), is pleased to announce that nine physicians were credentialed in January 2012. There are...

Blood Drive at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Find the hero in you!!! Give blood in March and you will automatically be entered to win a pair of D-backs Party Suite tickets! 25 pairs of tickets will be raffled for the...

2012 Summer Volunteens Information Session

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Parents and students are invited to attend this information session to learn more about the Volunteen Program at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers. Students will...

DIGNITY HEALTH PARTICIPATES IN THE FIRST U.S. STUDY TO EVALUATE THE USE OF ADULT STEM CELLS TO TREAT STROKE PATIENTS

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Medical Centers, Dignity Health Members, have been selected to participate in a new research study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Launches Reorganized Consumer Web Site

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a Dignity Health Member, has launched a reorganized consumer website. The revised layout includes several new interactive features making it easier...

February 2012 Children's Immunization Clinics

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Community Wellness - Immunizations for Kids February 2012 Schedule Adult shots available at all clinics except WIC Chandler (480) 728-3777 Kids Vaccine Hotline | (480) 728-2004...

Chandle Regional & Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers Award Grants to Community Non-Profit Organizations

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health members (formerly Catholic Healthcare West) are proud to announce its Community Grants Program is providing...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Gilbert, Arizona with AmericanTowns Gilbert Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Maricopa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Gilbert organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Gilbert is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Gilbert

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Gilbert area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Gilbert in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Gilbert Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Gilbert, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

iPhone App Promoting Cyber-Bullying Reaches 3 Million Users

Gilbert, AZ -- Arizona-based developer Dapper Gentlemen is grinning over its app Ugly Meter, which is being touted as an alleged "Bully Tool." Ugly Meter has reached the...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY

The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, has received accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the American...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER FIRST IN REGION TO PERFORM THIRD EYE RETROSCOPE

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, is the first to utilize the Third Eye Retroscope during colonoscopy in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

SANTA MAKES ANNUAL VISIT TO MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER

SANTA MAKES ANNUAL VISIT TO MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER WHAT: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center invites the children in our community to have their picture taken...

Gilbert Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Is Your Precious Cargo Safely Buckled?

FREE CAR SEAT CLINIC OFFERED AT MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER Is Your Precious Cargo Safely Buckled? WHAT: There are...

Hale Centre Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol

from:The Hale Centre Theatre

The Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert presents Award winning Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Christmas? Bah, humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge meant what he said. A cold hearted thought...

ARIZONA ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL HOSPITAL UTILIZES CUTTING EDGE KNEE REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Salvatore La Cognata, D.O., and Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital have been selected to demonstrate cutting edge knee replacement technology to visiting orthopedists from...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS PROVIDE FREE

Due to overwhelming response, a second session has been added for this free seminar. Join us as Devendra Wadwekar, M.D., discusses the importance of early...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER RENAMES FAMILY BIRTH CENTER TO RECOGNIZE LUND FAMILY

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), announced it will rename its family birth center to the Lund Family Birth Center during a special...

New Birthing Center in Arizona Launches with an Artist's Touch and Cord Blood Education

TUCSON, Arizona (November 1st, 2011) – "When you give cord blood, you give life twice", said the co-founder of Save the Cord Foundation, Charis Ober on KGUN-9 News....

The Power of a Single Vote - Gilbert Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Gilbert elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Volunteers needed to prepare free taxes

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed for 2011 Tax Filing Season The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers file free tax returns for seniors and low income...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Sleep Center in Gilbert Receives Program Accreditation

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Sleep Center in Gilbert recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep...

1st Annual Phoenix Street Food Festival

Hope to see you at the 1st Phoenix Food Truck Festival. Udder Delights & SuperFarm SuperTruck will be there. The SuperTruck will have a guest Chef, local foodie hero...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Sleep Center in Gilbert Receives Program Accreditation

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Sleep Center in Gilbert recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of...

Maricopa County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Maricopa County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Maricopa County Arizona area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS PROVIDE FREE SEMINAR ON DIABETES

WHAT: Join us at a FREE seminar as Devendra Wadwekar, M.D., discusses the importance of early glucose control for persons living with diabetes. Dr. Wadwekar is board certified in...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZ

Arizona Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arizona. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Gilbert and across the country. With...

Find Arizona Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arizona haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

MERCY GILBERT TO HOST MEDICINE REVIEW IN COMMEMORATION OF PHARMACY WEEK

To commemorate National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, is offering residents a chance to have a...

Free Prostate Cancer Treatment Seminar

WHAT: Join us for a FREE seminar on the treatment options available for prostate cancer. This seminar features a panel of physician experts including two...

USPI appoints new chief nursing officer for Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital

from:Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

United Surgical Partners International (USPI), which owns and operates 204 surgical facilities throughout the United States and United Kingdom, has named Susan Dolezal,...

18 New Physicians at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), is pleased to announce that 18 physicians were credentialed in September 2011. There are currently...

Superstition Farm News - September 26, 2011

Tibetan Monks Visit SuperFarm Have your animals blessed, practice meditation, see the Sacred Chants of the Monk Arizona Cultural Event with Gaden Jangtse Tibetan monks. World...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZ

We have the best Arizona apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arizona. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

12K’s of Christmas

The 12k starts and ends at Gilbert’s Freestone District Park with an out and back route along Western Powerline Trail. It’s a flat, scenic trail – mainly running on packed...

September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Gilbert

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

Art Intersection Opens a New Photography Center It’s the only place like it in Arizona….

For Immediate Release Contact Megan Chain 207 N Gilbert Rd Suite 201 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-361-1118 Gilbert, Ariz. – Aug. 26,...

Back to School for Gilbert - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Gilbert! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS PROVIDE FREE SEMINAR ON ADULT STEM CELL THERAPY

WHAT: Join us at a FREE seminar as board certified cardiologist Nabil Dib, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.C., discusses adult stem cell therapy and tissue engineering for the treatment...

Mercy Gilbert Ranked High Performing by U.S. News

U.S. NEWS RANKS MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER HIGH-PERFORMING IN EAR, NOSE & THROAT, GASTROENTEROLOGY, NEPHROLOGY AND PULMONOLOGY 22nd annual rankings recognize hospitals...

CATHOLIC HELATHCARE WEST AND UNITED SURGICAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF THREE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERS TO THEIR JOINT VENTURE AFFILIATION

Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) has announced the addition of three new outpatient surgery centers in Peoria, Phoenix and Scottsdale, further expanding upon the network of...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Receives National Award for Exceeding Patient Expectations

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, was awarded the "Exceeding Patient Expectations" award by Avatar International, an industry...

Fire In The Sky

Central Christian Church will be lighting up the Gilbert skies for the Fourth of July with this year's annual "Fire in the Sky" event. This is not just a few...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center's Pediatric Unit to Close

The pediatric unit at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), will be closing on June 30, 2011. This closure is a part of a strategic...

Pinocchio Now Playing at Hale Theatre- Great Fun for the Whole Family!

from:The Hale Centre Theatre

America’s Favorite puppet is coming to Downtown Gilbert! Come along as Geppetto helps Pinocchio learn to walk and talk as they become good friends. Unfortunately, Pinocchio’s...

Life Line Screenings for July 2011

Life Line Screening is dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, preventive health screenings to the people in our communities. They partner with doctors to help detect...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Celebrates It's 5th Anniversary

Five years ago this week, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), opened its doors to the public. Since June 5, 2006, the hospital has...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Becomes Accredited Chest Pain Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), has been named an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a non-profit...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists

The laboratory at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West, has received renewed accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of...

New Physician at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), is pleased to announce that six physicians were credentialed in May 2011. There are currently more...

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Appoints Chief Nursing Officer & VP of Patient Care Services

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), announced today that Mikell Christian, R.N., M.S., M.B.A., C.H.E., N.E.A.-B.C., has been hired as...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER’S STROKE CENTER AWARDED BRONZE LEVEL OF QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT BY GET WITH THE GUIDELINES®

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), has been awarded the bronze level of quality achievement from Get With The Guidelines®, a program...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Over The River and Through The Woods Opening at Hale Theatre

from:The Hale Centre Theatre

Set in New Jersey in 1994, the play follows Nick, a young, single Italian-American who announces to both sets of grandparents that he has been offered a dream job in Seattle....

CHANDLER REGIONAL AND MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTERS LAUNCH FREE ONLINE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR STROKE

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers are introducing a free, online assessment to encourage members of the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

Memorial Day

from:Gilbert Historical Museum

Every year the Gilbert Historical Museum, along with the American Legion, is proud to host Gilbert’s Memorial Day service on the museum’s front lawn, where monuments honor...

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER CREDENTIALS 13 NEW PHYSICIANS

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), is pleased to announce that 13 physicians were credentialed in April 2011. There are currently more...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

Easter Egg Hunt

The fun starts at 9am with FREE admission to the petting zoo for all ages with giant "bouncies" and having breakfast/BBQ with the Easter Bunny!. The Marley Farms Ice...

2011 Summer Reading Program AT Southeast Regional Library

from:Southeast Regional Library - Gilbert

Join this year's Summer Reading Program and earn prizes for reading! There's a Summer Reading Program for everyone! Ages birth to 5 years old: All Aboard @ Your Library Ages 6...

Politics in US: Arizona governor vetos "Birther Bill" and guns on college campus

from:Gilbert Elections 2010 Examiner

Tracy Lynn CookAZ Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed two controversial bills today. She did so with little fanfare, giving access only three of the five local news outlets. Many people in...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

Antibiotic Stewardship in the Modern Hospital

Join us as guest speakers Dr. Allan J. Morrison, Kimberly Halton, Pharm. D. & Eugene Varoz, Pharm. D. discuss the global impact of antimicrobial stewardship, the...

Hale Theatre Announces 2011-2012 Season

from:The Hale Centre Theatre

Gilbert, AZ---Hale Centre Theatre is pleased to announce their 2011-2012 Season of Shows. Tickets are on sale now to current season ticket holders, and tickets for new season...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

New Gilbert Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers of People With Dementia

from:The Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter is starting a new support group for caregivers of people with dementia in Gilbert. The group will meet at the First...