12 June 16 - July 6, 2007
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Mercy Gilbert celebrates year of healing Chandler Chamber sets
It’s been a year since Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened its doors
June meetings
at Val Vista Drive and the Santan Freeway. In that time, the hospital
admitted 7,146 patients and coped with 31,435 emergency room visits,
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce holds a
9,175 outpatient visits, 2,965 surgeries and 1,468 births – including 10
Business After Business gathering at 5 p.m. Thu.,
sets of twins. So what’s next for the bustling facility? Expansion.
June 21 at the East Valley Bank, 1940 N. Alma School
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center initially opened with 92 licensed beds in
Rd. Admission is $5 for chamber members and $15 for
Tower A. Construction has already begun on Tower B, and an additional
nonmembers.
114 private rooms are scheduled to open by the year’s end. Among the
A Special Edition Economic Update Celebrating
private rooms, 22 will be utilized for pediatric/adolescent care, 12 for
the Chandler 100 starts at 11:30 a.m. Wed., June 27
intensive care, 56 for medical/surgical care, and 24 for postpartum
at the Ocotillo Golf Resort. This event honors distin-
STSN photo
care. The four-story hospital has the capacity to grow to 400 beds.
guished anchor businesses in Chandler. Admission is
In the meantime, the Catholic Healthcare West – East Valley facility
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Mercy Gilbert Medical
$28 for chamber members and $33 for nonmembers.
Center celebrates one year in business at Val
has been racking up accolades. The hospital was named “Number Vista Drive and the Santan Freeway.
A Member Welcome Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m.
One Small Size Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine,
Thu., June 28 at the Chandler Chamber offi ces, 25 S.
the nation’s second-ranking “Healing Hospital” by Baptist Healing Trust and the third Best Place to Work in
Arizona Place, Suite 201. There is no charge.
the Valley by Phoenix Business Journal. The hospital also received the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce’s 2006
Register for all events at www.chandlerchamber.com
Beautifi cation Award and 2007 Rookie of the Year Award.
and click on “events calendar,” or call 480-963-4571.
For information on Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, visit www.mercygilbert.org, or call 480-728-8000.
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“It went really well,” says Bambino. “There were a technique. trip planned and what they’re going to do when they
lot of different girls. I don’t think I’ve ever been that “It keeps me busy. We have to get here.”
nervous in my life.” memorize a lot of information Right now, Bambino enjoys living in the moment,
Cardinals Cheerleading Director Heather Karberg and I have to get back into the thrilled that her leap of faith to move to Arizona paid
says it was Bambino’s passion and commitment that swing of things. It keeps me out off beyond her imagination. In addition to dancing, she
helped her excel during auditions. of trouble,” she jokes. plans to continue working at the Ocotillo Golf Resort
“She carried herself well and had an incredible work The new cheerleader is and resume her studies in fashion merchandising at
ethic throughout the process,” says Karberg. “She eagerly counting down the days Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
really made herself stand out during the interviews.” to the season opener on Sept. “This is going to be a great year. This is an experience
The most surreal part for Bambino was the day she 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. I never thought I’d accomplish. I’m anxious to get back
put on her uniform for the fi rst time. Not only will it mark Bambino’s into performing. I really missed it. It’s going to bring
“I tried it on at home and was dancing around to see Submitted photo return before an audience, but back a lot of memories for me. I’m just very excited.”
how it felt. It was so exciting.” GO TEAM! Dana her parents will be among the
Bambino practices with her new teammates
Bambino of Chandler in
fans in the stands. “They are
Erica Ramos-Guevara is a freelance writer and lives with her
her Arizona Cardinals
weekly, tackling their challenging routines. She has
cheerleader uniform.
overwhelmed,” says Bambino.
husband and two children in Queen Creek. She can be reached
at Erica@SanTanSun.com.
also enrolled in private dance lessons to perfect her “They already have the whole
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