Sun Health Receives CDC Full Plus Recognition For Diabetes Prevention Program
Sun Health was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the impact of its National Diabetes Prevention Program. This recognition stems from ongoing work to help those at risk to make necessary nutritional, physical activity and behavioral changes to improve health and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 […]
Sun Health Wellness: The Art of Resilience–News 3 AZ Family Interview April 30, 2023
Jason Schechterle, inspirational speaker and Megan Word, VP of Marketing and Communications talk to AZ Family about “The Art of Resilience,” a Sun Health Wellness Annual Event.
Go Ahead, Eat That Burger or Chocolate
Surprise, Ariz. (January 14, 2021) – If your doctor has warned you that you are pre-diabetic, you might start mourning your favorite foods as while thinking about an unimaginable life without sugar in your diet. However, Sun Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), one of a handful in Arizona with certification from the Centers for Medicare […]
Sun Health Wellness Launches ‘LiveWell Learning’
SURPRISE, ARIZ. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Throughout 2020, virtually every aspect of our lives has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many positives that has occurred is that so many people are focused on taking care of their health, both physically and emotionally, while also striving to stay safe. This is why […]
Sun Health Wellness Launches ‘SunHealthDPP’ Online Health and Wellness Programs Focused on Diabetes Prevention, Weight Loss and Chronic Disease Management
Surprise, Ariz. – Sept. 9, 2020 – Sun Health’s vision of a world where people live longer, healthier, more purposeful lives has just moved beyond serving the residents of the West Valley with the launch of the “SunHealthDPP” Diabetes Prevention and Weight Loss program and the “SunHealth360” Lifestyle Change program. Both new offerings are online […]
Sun Health Wellness Connecting Folks Virtually
Sun Health Wellness Connecting Folks Virtually Online class offerings and on demand courses available to keep those most vulnerable healthy Surprise, Ariz. (April 9, 2020) – In this COVID-19 time where social distancing is a must, especially for seniors and those with certain underlying conditions, Sun Health Wellness is offering its popular wellness classes to […]
Sun Health Foundation Announces the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund
Sun Health Foundation Announces the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund Continuing a Legacy of Learning, Personal Growth, and Caring for Others SURPRISE, AZ (March 27, 2020) – Sun Health Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund for qualifying nurses and nursing candidates – at a time when it’s needed most […]
Employee Wellness Program ‘Threepeats’ Platinum Award
In March, Sun Health was recognized by the Healthy Arizona Worksite Program (HAWP) for achieving the Platinum Level of excellence in worksite and community wellness. “The platinum award is the HAWP’s highest award and it’s the third year in a row that we’ve earned it, so we’re very excited,” said Rhonda Zonoozi, exercise physiologist and co-coordinator […]
Sun Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program earns full recognition from CDC
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Oct. 30, 2018 – Sun Health’s diabetes prevention course has earned “full recognition” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it the first in-person National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) in Arizona to receive this designation. “Our diabetes educators have helped hundreds of people reduce their risk of developing type 2 […]
Care Transitions Program Highlighted on National Stage
SURPRISE, ARIZ. – May 5, 2016 – Registered nurse case manager Brittany Eads and executive vice president Jennifer Drago highlighted Sun Health’s successful Care Transitions program with a presentation at the 9th Annual Orthopedic and Spine Summit held April 27-29, in Chicago. The talk was titled “Minimizing Costs in the Post-Acute Environment Through Effective Transitions […]