Healthcare Committee Blog
Healthcare Committee: February Meeting
The Healthcare Committee met on Thursday, February 8, with a focused discussion centered around American Heart Month. An insightful presentation by Alex Bradford, the Development Director for the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Walk, delivered eye-opening statistics on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease within our community, affecting 1 in 3 individuals. During the session, Alex…
Read MoreHealthcare Committee: January Meeting
The Mesa Chamber Healthcare Committee met on January 11, 2024, on the topics of National Blood Donor Month and Mental Health. A special appreciation goes out to Angelina and her team at Vitalant for enlightening us on the significance of life-saving blood donations during January’s National Blood Donor Month. In collaboration with Vitalant, the Mesa…
Read MoreThe Mesa Pitch for 2023: Submit Your Nomination
We describe it to people as ‘Shark Tank meets TED talk’. A live event that you can attend (and be a sponsor of), where six entrepreneurs will pitch their new business ideas to five Judges for cash prizes. Submit Your Idea We are looking for great new business ideas. You can make your pitch in…
Read MoreMesa Chamber Advocacy Update: EAST VALLEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ALLIANCE URGES VETO OF SB 1246
Team Mesa Chamber, Please find attached below a copy of a letter that the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, of which the Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a member, has sent to Governor Katie Hobbs regarding SB 1246. Sally Harrison, IOMPresident and CEOMesa Chamber of Commerce June 14, 2023 The Honorable Katie HobbsGovernorState…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our friends at COPA Health have created a month long campaign to share tips and advice regarding mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI joins…
Read MoreCigna Health Improvement Tour Coming to Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College is proud to sponsor a location for Cigna’s Health Improvement Tour that’s coming to Mesa on February 15th at 10:00am-4:00pm. A free preventive care health screening is heading your way. The Cigna Health Improvement Tour is coming to your community. The Health Improvement Tour will offer: Biometrics and skin cancer checks by…
Read MoreAging and Healthcare Committee Meeting Summary June 2022
Recently, the Aging and Healthcare Committee met at the Mesa Chamber. The committee discussed the launch of a new dementia resources webpage, allowing our community to stay engaged and up to date with the latest information and resources they need regarding dementia. On this webpage, the community would also be able to access a variety…
Read MoreTalent Recruitment Series – Labor Market Update & Mesa Employer Survey
Learn about the most recent trends in hiring, education and workforce development & what Mesa employers are saying they need to keep hiring! This event is hosted by the City of MesaRSVP for this event is managed through eventbrite.com About this event Hear from Trevor Stokes, CEO of the Partnership for Workforce Innovation, on the…
Read MoreApril 7, 2022 Aging and Healthcare Agenda
This is the agenda for the meeting held in April- to be a part of future meetings, RSVP for a future meeting at the Mesa Chamber Calendar. Aging and Healthcare Committee Meeting AgendaThursday, April 7, 20228:00 – 9:00amZOOM Welcome / Introductions – Sherri & Todd Presentation on Trafficking in Mesa, AZ: Sergeant Nathan Boulter Congressional…
Read MoreGreat Workforce Development Events on April 19
Finding an retaining great employees is foremost on many employers minds today. Both the City of Mesa and the Mesa Chamber of Commerce are engaging in programs to empower employers to attract and retain quality talent. These events are open to all employers interested in these topics. RSVP for each at their respective links. The…
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