🌱 Twins Born 50 Days Apart + HonorHealth Acquires 26 Urgent Cares

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town. In this issue, you'll find:

• HonorHealth has announced an urgent care acquisition.
• The story of twins born almost two months apart.
• Natural grass ban for new homes.

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But first, your local weather: You guessed it! Mostly sunny and hot today, with a high of 111 and low of 91.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. HonorHealth announced that it will purchase 26 Arizona urgent care centers from FastMed. The centers are currently operated as a joint venture, but they will join the seven other independently operated HonorHealth urgent care locations when the deal closes this summer. HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte stated that "through this acquisition, our patients will continue to have increased access to urgent care services that are closer to where they live and work." (KTAR.com)
2. A Scottsdale couple shared the story of their twin babies born almost two months apart. Stephanie Beasley went into premature labor back in March and lost her daughter Juniper. Though Stephanie and her husband Jeff were told to "consider terminating the second pregnancy because it wasn't likely for [her twin son] Stetson to survive," Stetson was born 50 days later on May 17. Stetson is currently in the NICU at HonorHealth Shea, and he has grown from 2 pounds 3 ounces to 6 pounds. The family credits their faith for making it through this journey, and they shared their story to bring hope to other families facing difficult decisions. You can read more at the GoFundMe page. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
3. At the meeting on Monday, City Council approved an ordinance that bans new single-family homes built or permitted after Aug. 15 from having real grass in their front yards. The city indicated that "86 percent of Scottsdale Water customers support the new ban." With the adoption of this ordinance, "Scottsdale aims to lead the way in water conservation practices, setting an example for other communities across the region." Read more from the city here. (Arizona's Family)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Friday, July 14

• Story Stop at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 10:45 AM)
• Ice Cream Social at Granite Reef Senior Center. Event is free, but registration is required. (1:00 PM)
• Knowasis Fun Food Fridays at Civic Center Library (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
• Lego Masters at Civic Center Library (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• Sunset Swim at McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway. Resident costs are $4 for children and $6 for adults. (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "The members of our SWAT Team are always training. Intern Brandon got to experience some of their training for times when negotiations with barricaded subjects might fail." Video at the link. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Chaparral Aquatic Center's lap lane expansion is moving along swimmingly. Pool deck concrete was installed this past weekend and the plaster is being installed this week... Construction is expected to be completed by the end of July and our swimmers can't wait." (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "Scottsdale's Mayor David D. Ortega, an avid ice cream lover, stopped by to cool off and chat with our seniors, and Scottsdale Police Department's crisis response canine, Rocket, was such a good boy he got a sweet treat of his own!... Join us this Friday, July 14 from 1-3 p.m. at Granite Reef Senior Center for round two! The event is free, but registration is required." (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)
• "Mayor Ortega this week recognized Scottsdale's What Works Cities gold-level certification for excellence in data-driven local government! Scottsdale is among an elite group of 62 cities worldwide to have achieved certification. Learn more: http://ScottsdaleAZ.gov/.../scottsdale-is-certified-gold..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Jobseekers: Check out this virtual event on July 13. Free registration link here: https://app.careerconnectors.org/july2023" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• "Small Businesses: Learn about OpenAI's GPT AI platform and other AI tools that can help automate tasks, respond to customer inquiries, and save time for other business priorities. Register for Arizona Commerce Authority's 'ChatGPT for Small Business' webinar on July 18: https://bit.ly/3CTuxse" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you tomorrow.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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