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oadway is slated Generating Station is es-

3 miles between sential to our nation’s
02 South Moun- clean energy strategy,”
ay in Phoenix and Ms. McSally said. “After
nue, near Loop touring the facility, I am
dyear. The ap- even more impressed with
nment is locat- the innovative work be-
mately 4 miles ing done here to create a
d parallel to In- bright future for the Unit-
ed States. I’ve introduced
f ADOT’s study legislation to enhance the
ur potential align- long-term sustainability
narrowed in of nuclear plants like Palo
commended Verde to ensure the U.S.
and a no-build al- continues to lead the world
he study team in a true all-of-the-above Hospital and community leaders including Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord,
d to complete the energy approach.” Governing Board Chair Sean Thompson and Abrazo West Campus CEO
Christina Oh led a ribbon cutting celebrating Abrazo West Campus’ new 12-bed
vironmental As- The senator gave an up- progressive care unit. [Submitted photo]
nd Design Con- date on legislation she in-
t. troduced to enhance the GOODYEAR
mmended align- long-term sustainability pus Chief Executive Officer
o-build alter- of U.S. nuclear power and Hospital expands Christina Oh. “We’re excit-
analyzed and
cted public in-
bolster America’s energy
security — the Nuclear En-
unit ed to continue our growth
and provide more resourc-
c hearing on the ergy Renewal Act. Abrazo West Campus re- es for our community built
t findings was The bill would improve cently held a ribbon cut- on care.”
in Avondale. nuclear energy research ting ceremony for its new In a progressive care unit
copa Association efforts and improve the 12-room progressive care of a hospital, patients are
ments, the Valley’s sustainability and opera- unit expansion that opened in need of constant mon-
ency, has pro- tional costs of existing nu- Monday, bringing the hos- itoring and care. Nurs-
more than $500 clear reactors. pital’s total capacity to 200 es review data from spe-
advanced right On Sept. 11, Ms. McSal- beds. cial equipment to track a
isition and util- ly spoke about her Nucle- The new all private patient’s heart rate, blood
ng the SR 30 ar Energy Renewal Act at rooms help meet the need pressure, breathing and
er the next sev- a U.S. Senate Committee for more inpatient beds in other vital signs.
The project is in- on Energy and Natural Re- the hospital. Two of the new progres-
AG’s Region- sources hearing. The unit provides addi- sive care rooms at Abrazo
rtation Plan but On July 31, she intro- tional beds for high acuity West have the capability to
nstruction is un- duced the Nuclear Energy patients, while offering the accommodate bariatric pa-
his time. Renewal Act. The legisla- flexibility to accommodate tients. This includes wid-
rmation about tion directs the Secretary medical/surgical patients er doors, larger bathrooms
ted SR 30 envi- of the Department of En- as needed. and different equipment for
assessment is ergy to establish and en- “This 12-bed addition in additional comfort.
azdot.gov/SR30. hance programs to help the hospital’s South Tow- “Opening this new unit
reduce the operation and er helps us accommodate comes at a perfect time
T VALLEY maintenance costs of U.S. the community’s growing as we are entering a busy
nuclear power plants, ex- population and serve the time of year. The addition-
y pand advanced modeling patients and physicians al capacity also helps us im-
uclear and simulation tools, and who are entrusting Abra- prove throughput from the
bolster research and devel- zo West with their care,” emergency department
ting opment. said Abrazo West Cam- and allow patients to have
access to a private patient
room sooner, rather than
ator Martha waiting in the ER,” Ms. Oh
-AZ) recently said.
largest nuclear “Abrazo Health contin-
t in the United ues to invest in Arizona
Palo Verde Nu- and this project is the latest
rating Station. example of Abrazo West’s
he tour, Ms. commitment to the West
oke with Palo Valley. The Abrazo West
loyees about Campus has an outstand-
clear power re- ing future, with an engaged
the importance board and physicians work-
ng Arizona’s ing in collaboration with
gy leadership. U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) tours the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating hospital staff to keep our
rde Nuclear Station in Wintersburg on Friday. [Submitted photo] facility moving forward.”

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