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These represent just a few of the many medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who make up Phoenix Children’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine department. Offering Arizona’s only pediatric-specific full-service clinical lab, our team supports our growing health system with a wide range of pathology, lab and transfusion medicine services.
These represent just a few of the many medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who make up Phoenix Children’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine department. Offering Arizona’s only pediatric-specific full-service clinical lab, our team supports our growing health system with a wide range of pathology, lab and transfusion medicine services.
Jasmine Thompson, BSN, RN, a Phoenix Children's DAISY award winner! Two patient families nominated Jasmine for this recognition, expressing how she is the epitome of what a nurse should be — highly skilled, collaborative, compassionate, attentive and all heart.
Jasmine Thompson, BSN, RN, a Phoenix Children's DAISY award winner! Two patient families nominated Jasmine for this recognition, expressing how she is the epitome of what a nurse should be — highly skilled, collaborative, compassionate, attentive and all heart.
Dr. Davinder Singh, division chief of plastic surgery and medical director of the Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care at Phoenix Children’s, was named president of the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons (ASCFS) — and is the first women to serve in this position. The passing of the presidential gavel took place at the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association annual meeting.
Dr. Davinder Singh, division chief of plastic surgery and medical director of the Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care at Phoenix Children’s, was named president of the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons (ASCFS) — and is the first women to serve in this position. The passing of the presidential gavel took place at the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association annual meeting.
Dr. Ashish Patel was recently promoted to physician-in-chief at Phoenix Children’s. In his new role, Dr. Patel will partner with Dr. Daniel Ostlie, surgeon-in-chief, and Dr. Jared Muenzer, chief physician executive, to lead physician services throughout our health system. Dr. Patel will also oversee several clinical centers, including emergency and diagnostic medicine, our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, aerodigestive and medical subspecialties, as well as hospital medicine, mental/behavioral health and our pediatric practices throughout Arizona.
Dr. Ashish S. Patel Named Physician-in-Chief at Phoenix Children's | Phoenix Children's Hospital
Gretchen Schwindt, MSN, RN, CPN, director of nursing services, recently celebrated her 20th anniversary at Phoenix Children’s. We asked her about her flourishing career: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀? “Phoenix Children’s is committed to pediatric excellence and innovative healthcare practices, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children in a dynamic and supportive environment.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? “As a nurse leader, I work alongside a passionate, collaborative and skilled team. Building strong connections with people who share a commitment to excellence and foster a supportive environment enhances our collective ability to positively impact children’s health.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “I have a supportive leader who recognizes and nurtures my potential. Their belief in my abilities, coupled with opportunities for mentorship and challenging projects, played a pivotal role in shaping my career trajectory.”
Gretchen Schwindt, MSN, RN, CPN, director of nursing services, recently celebrated her 20th anniversary at Phoenix Children’s. We asked her about her flourishing career: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀? “Phoenix Children’s is committed to pediatric excellence and innovative healthcare practices, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children in a dynamic and supportive environment.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? “As a nurse leader, I work alongside a passionate, collaborative and skilled team. Building strong connections with people who share a commitment to excellence and foster a supportive environment enhances our collective ability to positively impact children’s health.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “I have a supportive leader who recognizes and nurtures my potential. Their belief in my abilities, coupled with opportunities for mentorship and challenging projects, played a pivotal role in shaping my career trajectory.”
Congratulations, Gabby Quezada, BSN, RN, a recent DAISY award winner at Phoenix Children’s! Gabby earned this award for providing exceptional family-centered patient care. One patient family said, “Gabby is an amazing nurse. Her smile and little giggle helped make our family’s first night at the hospital less stressful. She checked on us constantly and kept us informed of lab results, doctor decisions and care plans. We were fortunate to have Gabby as our nurse for multiple nights!”
Congratulations, Gabby Quezada, BSN, RN, a recent DAISY award winner at Phoenix Children’s! Gabby earned this award for providing exceptional family-centered patient care. One patient family said, “Gabby is an amazing nurse. Her smile and little giggle helped make our family’s first night at the hospital less stressful. She checked on us constantly and kept us informed of lab results, doctor decisions and care plans. We were fortunate to have Gabby as our nurse for multiple nights!”
Meet our occupational therapy team serving patient families in the East Valley. Therapists Ashley Olshove, Sarah Brechenser and Jacqueline Gallagher provide comprehensive outpatient therapy services at Phoenix Children’s Mercy Gilbert Rehabilitation Services. They are highly skilled in helping patients build or rebuild physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and other personal skills and strategies needed to thrive in life.
Meet our occupational therapy team serving patient families in the East Valley. Therapists Ashley Olshove, Sarah Brechenser and Jacqueline Gallagher provide comprehensive outpatient therapy services at Phoenix Children’s Mercy Gilbert Rehabilitation Services. They are highly skilled in helping patients build or rebuild physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and other personal skills and strategies needed to thrive in life.
Matthew Mitchell is the manager of patient transport services at Phoenix Children’s. He has been a valuable team member since 2009, first joining our health system as a security officer. In this role, he expanded his understanding of the importance of safety and security in a hospital setting. Get to know him: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “Phoenix Children’s commitment to excellence in pediatric healthcare, combined with its compassionate approach to family-centric care, resonated with my personal values and professional aspirations.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “I get to witness the positive impact our services have on children and their families. Being part of a team that facilitates access to care, ensures patient safety, and contributes to the healing process is profoundly fulfilling. Every day presents an opportunity to make a difference, and seeing the resilience of our patients is a constant source of inspiration.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵? “Supportive leadership, collaborative work environment and encouragement to pursue further education and training — combined with opportunities to take on new responsibilities — have been instrumental in my development.”
Matthew Mitchell is the manager of patient transport services at Phoenix Children’s. He has been a valuable team member since 2009, first joining our health system as a security officer. In this role, he expanded his understanding of the importance of safety and security in a hospital setting. Get to know him: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “Phoenix Children’s commitment to excellence in pediatric healthcare, combined with its compassionate approach to family-centric care, resonated with my personal values and professional aspirations.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀? “I get to witness the positive impact our services have on children and their families. Being part of a team that facilitates access to care, ensures patient safety, and contributes to the healing process is profoundly fulfilling. Every day presents an opportunity to make a difference, and seeing the resilience of our patients is a constant source of inspiration.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵? “Supportive leadership, collaborative work environment and encouragement to pursue further education and training — combined with opportunities to take on new responsibilities — have been instrumental in my development.”
First a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), now a doctor who treats OI and a mother whose child manages OI. Dr. Pamela Smith, medical director of the Metabolic Bone Disorders and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Program at Phoenix Children’s, was featured in USA Today.
This doctor is an expert in treating osteogenesis imperfecta. She also has it herself.
Phoenix Children’s was honored to host Inspire Nurse Leaders for a one-day nursing leadership conference in April 2024. Our own Rhonda Thompson, SVP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (center), and Inspire Nurse Leaders’ CEO Lori Armstrong (left) and Chief of Staff Diane K. Stuart (right) shared their expertise in achieving excellence through leadership behaviors. This event is one of the many ways we cultivate professional development at Phoenix Children’s.
Phoenix Children’s was honored to host Inspire Nurse Leaders for a one-day nursing leadership conference in April 2024. Our own Rhonda Thompson, SVP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (center), and Inspire Nurse Leaders’ CEO Lori Armstrong (left) and Chief of Staff Diane K. Stuart (right) shared their expertise in achieving excellence through leadership behaviors. This event is one of the many ways we cultivate professional development at Phoenix Children’s.