PHOENIX (Jan.13, 2021) – Five Arizona hospital systems addressed COVID-19 topics during a joint virtual press conference. Topics included: high infection rates and how hospitals in Arizona are responding to the surge of patients, vaccine distribution, capacity, staffing, and mitigation efforts. You will find a link to high-resolution video of the entire press conference including pictures from the scene of the virtual press conference, a transcript of opening remarks and transcript of the Q & A session. Guests of the joint virtual press conference included:
Dr. Marjorie Bessel, Chief Clinical Officer - Banner Health
Dr. Keith Frey, Chief Medical Officer - Arizona Division, Dignity Health
Dr. Alyssa Chapital, Hospital Medical Director, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Michael White, Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer, Valleywise Health
Dr. Stephanie Jackson, Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Value Officer, HonorHealth
VIDEO: High-resolution video
Transcripts
Please note that Banner Health's Dr. Bessel will not be available for additional interviews. Please email the following contacts for any additional questions:
Banner Health: [email protected] | 602-747-3080
Dignity Health: [email protected] | 602-406-3319
HonorHealth: [email protected] | 480-323-7367
Mayo Clinic: [email protected] | 480-321-4222
Valleywise Health: [email protected] | 602-568-0010
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