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Linda Lessard named Admissions/Marketing Manager at Grandview Care Center

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SUN CITY WEST, ARIZ. – Sun Health Senior Living, a nationally recognized operator of three Arizona retirement communities, has named Linda Lessard admissions/marketing manager at Grandview Care Center (GVCC). The five-star facility offers rehabilitation, assisted living, and skilled nursing services to Northwest Valley residents, including seniors at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West and The Colonnade in Surprise.

Lessard most recently served as the Admissions/Marketing Manager for The Lutheran Home at Topton, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Topton, Pa. Prior to that, she worked as a retirement counselor at The Highlands at Wyomissing, a CCRC near Reading, Pa.

At GVCC, Lessard’s duties include marketing GVCC to prospective residents and business representatives. In addition, she oversees the admission process for residents.

“I am thrilled with the beautiful campus and the quality of care at Grandview. Also, the teamwork amongst leaders is exceptional,” Lessard said. “I look forward to being part of the team here.”

A native of Reading, Pa., Lessard earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Messiah University and she worked 10 years as a programmer and project manager in the health care field in Pennsylvania.

“Linda’s well-rounded experience makes her a natural fit for this role at Grandview Care Center. We share a similar philosophy serving residents, physicians, clinicians and insurance companies,” said GVCC Administrator Cheryl Knupp.

Named in 2012 and 2013 by US News & World Report as one of the nation’s best Nursing Home facilities, Grandview Care Center is a 133-bed care facility located on the campus of Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West.

Sun Health SHINEing upon A New Leaf

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Donation drive featuring employees, residents, volunteers and the general public helping organization to meet its mission 

SUN CITY, ARIZ. – Now in its second full year, the Sun Health SHINE (Sun Health Involvement Never Ends) Committee is currently hosting its first donation drive of the year in support of A New Leaf, a Valley nonprofit providing resources to the homeless and domestic violence victims, as well as youth and community programs.

Throughout the various Sun Health and Sun Health Senior Living campuses throughout the West Valley, blue donation “buckets” have been placed where employees, residents, volunteers and the general public can donate the following NEW items:
• Toilet paper, paper towels and napkins
• Trash bags in assorted sizes
• Powdered laundry detergent
• Liquid soap
• Disposable plates, cups and silverware
• Large-size diapers (size 3-6) and wipes
• Full-size shampoo, shower gel and conditioner
• Toothpaste and soft bristle toothbrushes
• Feminine products

“Our 2013 SHINE campaign is off to strong start” said Ron Guziak, Sun Health president and chief executive officer. “Last year we proved that Sun Health Involvement Never Ends is more than just a catch phrase. A New Leaf is a very community-minded organization, and the perfect partner to kick off our 2013 efforts.”

About Sun Health SHINE
The Sun Health SHINE Committee – Sun Health Involvement Never Ends – brings together Sun Health employees, residents and volunteers who believe in a mission that stretches far beyond a typical work day by creating opportunities to support a wide range of charities and community projects throughout the Greater Phoenix area, including those benefiting children, families and seniors.

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Sun Health Radio Hour Guest, Feb. 24, 2013

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Dr. Robert Groves, Senior Medical Director, Clinical Performance, Banner Health

Dr. Robert Groves serves as Senior Medical Director of Clinical Performance for Banner Health. His responsibilities includes leading the Banner Health system initiative to leverage clinical informatics for process improvement as well as accountability for leading the development and standardization of the science of health care delivery across the system continuum.

Dr. Groves received a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and then completed an Internal Medicine internship and residency at Parkland Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Subsequently, he completed fellowships in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

In his prior role as iCare medical director, Dr. Groves led the rollout of the tele-ICU service, iCare Intensive Care. Banner’s iCare currently serves over 430 ICU beds in 18 hospitals in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and Nevada and is slated to expand to all adult ICU beds within the Banner Health system. Dr. Groves also continues as the System Medical Director for Critical Care where he has led dramatic improvements in severity-adjusted survival while significantly reducing length of stay.