NEW YORK, The late fashion designer Geoffrey Beene
bequeathed $10 million of his estate to New York City's The Animal Medical
Center, it was announced by Dr.

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The not-for-profit AMC is the city's largest facility for animal care,
research, and education. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center, Arizona Orthopedic Surgical
Hospital and Chandler Regional Hospital to its PPO Network effective
immediately. PHCS is the first and only national PPO to earn four
endorsements of quality from two independent, nationally recognized quality
assurance organizations, NCQA and URAC.

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Pidgeon said Mr. A Louisiana native, Mr .

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Beene, a nature and animal lover, was particularly
fond of The AMC because of his pet dogs, and he supported the city's leading
animal care institution during his life.

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A portion of the gift will be designated for the acquisition of the latest
diagnostic technology for animals -- including a linear accelerator for
precision radiation treatments -- plus physical improvements to the client
waiting area.

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Regional Hospital also provides services to the community through its
satellite facilities at Gilbert Health Center, Ahwatukee Foothills Health
Center and Sun Lakes Health Center.

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NYC's Animal Medical Center Receives $10 Million From Geoffrey Beene's Estate

"All three hospitals are valuable
additions and a very important component in delivering convenient,
comprehensive health care throughout the Phoenix area. The largest national proprietary PPO, the
PHCS Network includes nearly 450,000 providers and more than 4,000
facilities.

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Beene was one
of New York's most famous fashion designers.
The enhanced endowment also will allow the continuation of programs that
underwrite the routine care of companion animals for the indigent elderly and
the visually-impaired; counseling for owners of ill or deceased pets; and pet
outreach visits to nursing homes, senior centers, and schools for blind or
autistic children.

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amcny. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is nationally recognized for
quality tertiary care , medical education and research. Corporate
headquarters are in Waltham, Massachusetts, with regional offices located
throughout the United States.

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The Beene bequest raises the endowment of The AMC to $50 million from $40
million, said Cynthia Phipps, Board Chair, and will allow the Center to
maintain and expand its role as a premiere post-graduate education facility.

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In
anticipation of its 100th anniversary in 2010, The AMC is completing a
comprehensive long-range plan to continue to lead and innovate in the 21st
century. The facility also offers advanced cardiology services, cancer
treatment, a children's health center and a free standing surgery center.

Additionally , PHCS patients will also have access to Warner Park Outpatient
Surgery Center and St."

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For 20 years, Private Healthcare Systems has been meeting the network and
care management needs of customers across the country.

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Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), the nation's
leading health care cost management company, today announced the addition
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He died in 2004 from
complications after pneumonia, at the age of 77. With over 50,000 patient
visits annually, The AMC is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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The 520-bed facility
is home to the Barrow Neurological Institute and has a Level I trauma
center.

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For more information: http://www. The facility also has inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
with an aquatic therapy pool.

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Opened in May 2004, Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital is a specialty
orthopedic hospital with state-of-the-art equipment that allows surgeons to
perform specialized procedures including general orthopedics, sports
medicine, joint replacement, hand, pain management and podiatric
procedures.

Chandler Regional Hospital offers cancer treatment, telemetry, emergency
and Level II trauma and has a new cardiac catheterization lab. Both facilities
provide outpatient services in a convenient, patient-friendly health care
environment .

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Guy Pidgeon, CEO of the renowned animal
hospital, research center, and teaching institution.

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The AMC's 90 veterinarians (30 of them board-
certified) work with referring veterinarians to assist with specialty or
critical care for companion animals and exotics.

The AMC's specialties include avian and exotic pet medicine, cardiology,
critical care, dentistry , dermatology, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI,
echocardiography, radiology, ultrasonography), endocrinology ,
gastroenterology, internal medicine, hemodialysis, oncology, ophthalmology,
physical therapy , radiation therapy (including radioactive iodine therapy),
reproductive medicine, respiratory medicine , surgery (including minimally
invasive surgery and neurosurgery/soft tissue surgery), orthopedics , and
pathology.

"We are very pleased to now offer our customers and their members access to
these facilities and health care services," said Keith Vangeison, PHCS
Executive Vice President , Networks.

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