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Welcome to the Magellan of Arizona newsroom. Our goal is to assist the media with behavioral health information and issues specific to Magellan to develop stories promptly and accurately.

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Contacts

Direct all media inquiries to:
Greg Taylor
Director of Public Relations and Communications
Tel: (602) 652-5810
Cell: (602) 670-6292
Fax: (800) 424-4395
E-mail: GATaylor@MagellanHealth.com

Spanish-language media contact:
Ramiro Camarillo
Tel: (602) 797-8282
Cell: (602) 284-9683
Fax: (800) 424-4395
E-mail: RCamarillo@MagellanHealth.com

Direct all other inquires to MaricopaCommunityRelations@MagellanHealth.com.

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Magellan of Arizona in the news

Date
Publication
Story
March 2010 Recovery Works Magellan of Arizona Clinical Initiatives (290K)
March 2010 North Central News Local youth an advocate for others (63K)
February 19, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Magellan creates 'dashboard' to track quality of behavioral care (29K)
February 17, 2010 Glendale Republic Youth advocacy groups visit state lawmakers (336K)
February 17, 2010 Prensa Hispana Es mi vida, yo escojo (302K)
February 12, 2010 La  Voz Jóvenes plantean a legisladores las necesidades en salud mental (288K)
February 5, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal Executive Profile: Richard Clarke
January 23, 2010 Phoenix Business Journal United Way launches pilot project to end chronic homelessness in Valley (52K)
January 22, 2010 Arizona Republic Buckeye police's 2-month-old party patrol showing results (110K)
January 13, 2010 Pat McMahon Show Suicide Prevention (featuring David Covington and Katie Ayotte) (29MB)
January 2010 IMPACT Magazine

It's 2010, and New Year's resolutions are all the rage. We asked our members about their plans for the year ahead. (899K)

December 25, 2009 La Voz  Organizaciones unen esfuerzos para hablar de la salud mental (102K)
December 23, 2009 Presnsa Hispania Lanzan fotonovela de salud mental (155K)
December 10, 2009 Arizona Republic Magellan Health Services alters approach to suicide prevention (16K)
December 7, 2009 Arizona Guardian Mental health "dashboard" offers reams of data, clinic comparisons (33K)
November 27, 2009 Arizona Capitol Times An inside look at Maricopa County's evolving mental health system (76K)
November 13, 2009 Phoenix Business Journal Linkages opens Phoenix office to held disabled people find jobs (1M)
November 2009 IMAPCT Exploring Behavioral Health: Magellan Leads the Way (602K)
October 26, 2009 Arizona Guardian Richard Clarke: Magellan CEO plows ahead with 1-year extension (17.5K)
October 17, 2009 Arizona Republic Mental health agency providing police with 40-hour class in crisis intervention (431K)
October 16, 2009 Arizona Republic, Phoenix Right reaction: Police trained to handle sensitive calls (1.3M)
October 7, 2009 East Valley Tribune Changing course of suicide in Maricopa County (131K)
October 1, 2009 NBC Channel 12 Economy pushing some over edge
September 26, 2009 The Arizona Republic Chandler Republic Professional help is available for those at risk of suicide (149K)
September 25, 2009 Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Teen Program Named Finalist for Innovations Award (109K)
September 9, 2009 Prensa Hispania Suicido El Rostro Amargo de la Depresìon (185K)
September 8, 2009 The Arizona Republic Despite critics, care improving by Richard Clarke (628K)
August 26, 2009   ABC Channel 15      Donate or get something free on Valley community Web site
August 9, 2009           Examinar.com    Attachment is Parenting (60K)
July 2009                      La Voz                            

Mental health resources advertorial (1 MB) English | Spanish

June 1, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Arizona pursues more direct role in outcome evaluation in Maricopa (56K)
January 30, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Leaders want to judge Maricopa program on recovery, but is there progress? Is more time or an overhaul the answer?
February 7, 2009 The Arizona Republic Health-care survey only tells part of the story by Richard Clarke and René Lerer,
January 23, 2009 Mental Health Weekly Arizona court monitor sees backsliding under new contract in Maricopa County, Magellan: Report ignores progress in recovery services
January 6, 2009 The Arizona Republic New court is sought to aid vets charged with crimes (109KB) JJ Hensley
December 2008 AZ Teen Magazine

Emotional Overload: Living with a Mood Disorder (109KB) by Haley Winterberg

November 23, 2008 The Arizona Republic Career Ladder: Richard Clarke, CEO, Magellan of Arizona (109KB)
October 31, 2008 Phoenix Business Journal Financial Roller Coaster Taking Emotional Toll (2.54MB)
October 23, 2008 The East Valley Tribune

Service offers emotional hotline

October 9, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan health plans free job fair
October 2, 2008 ABC 15 300 free computers to be given away in the Valley
September 30, 2008 Phoenix Business Journal Richard Clarke named new Magellan Health Services CEO
September 30, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan Health Services names new CEO
August 20, 2008 The Arizona Republic Magellan clinics to change hands
July 18, 2008 The Arizona Republic Troubled youths find helping hand

 

Press Release

Date Topic
February 1, 2010 MY LIFE Youth Day at the Capitol (60K) 
December 10, 2009 Magellan Health Services of Arizona to Distribute 300 Free Computers to Individuals, Families Served by Maricopa County's Mental Health System (28K)
December 7, 2009

Magellan of Arizona and ADHS/DBHS Launch Provider Outcomes Dashboard (86K)

November 16, 2009 Magellan of Arizona and Mental Health Partners Team to Help Homeless in Maricopa County (27K)
October 23, 2009 Linkages launches disability employment network in Maricopa County (80K)
September 29, 2009 Magellan of Arizona to host employment fair for people with disabilities (95K)
September 22, 2009 Magellan of Arizona announces three new appointments to its Shared Governance Board (83K)
July 17, 2009 People of Color Network and Partners In Recovery join Magellan of Arizona as newest adult provider network organizations (96K)
June 15, 2009 Dr. Michael Brennan Named Chief Medical Officer for Magellan of Arizona (30K)
June 3, 2009 Magellan of Arizona's Urgent Psychiatric Care Center Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation: Accreditation represents industry's highest honor for safety, quality of care
May 26, 2009 People of Color Network Partner with Magellan of Arizona to become Third Adult Provider Network Organization
May 11, 2009 Magellan of Arizona and Chicanos Por La Causa Team Up to Bring a Message of Hope to Hispanic Families Impacted by Mental Illness
April 7, 2009 Newest Behavioral Health Clinics Shine Light on Innovative Recovery Model of Care: Magellan of Arizona celebrates families, care recipients, staff at April 8 and 16 grand opening events
April 7, 2009 Magellan of Arizona hosts festival led by youth to empower youth: MY Fest '09 raises awareness about behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, foster care
April 7, 2009 Newest behavioral health clinics shine light on innovative recovery model of care (90K)
April 7, 2009 Magellan of Arizona hosts festival led by youth to empower youth (90K)
January 27, 2009 Magellan Youth Group Bring Success Stories, Inspiration to Capitol (90K)
November 19, 2008 Magellan Health Services Presents at National Federation of Families Conference (90K)
October 20, 2008 Magellan of Arizona Offers Help to Maricopa Community During Financial Crisis; Company Has Toll-Free 24/7 Hotline for Any Experiencing Mental Health Crisis (90K)
October 16, 2008 Magellan Health Services and CHOICES Network of Arizona reach agreement on transfer of eight behavioral direct care clinics (90K)
September 30, 2008 Magellan Health Services of Arizona Announces Richard Clarke, Ph.D. as New CEO (90K)
September 12, 2008 Magellan Health Services Announces Employment Fair for Maricopa County Residents in Recovery (90K)
August 28, 2008 Magellan Health Services Announces New Appointments to Governance Board (90K)
August 20, 2008 Magellan Health Services and Southwest Network Reach Agreement on Transfer of Five Behavioral Direct Care Clinics (90K)
June 30, 2008 Magellan Health Services Seeks New Governance Board Members (90K)

Announcements

Date Topic
February 13, 2009 Mental Health Advocates Join Forces, Announce New, Unified Approach (90K)
January 23, 2009 Magellan Youth Group Hosts Reception at State Capitol (90K)
February 12, 2008 Magellan Hosts Public Open House (90K)
January 22, 2008 Valley Metro and CHEEERS Offering a Free Transit System Navigation Clinic (90K)

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If you have any questions about your services, please call Magellan at (800) 564-5465, TTY (800) 424-9831. If you are in crisis, call the Maricopa Crisis Line at (800) 631-1314, TTY (800) 327-9254. For emergencies, please always dial 911.



This page last updated: Monday, March 08, 2010.