Do you know how to get kids really excited about healthy food? Elena Greenberg, a FoodCorps Service Member with the Prescott Farmers Market knows how: give them a space to […]
It’s hard to deny the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Dozens of research studies show that the more produce we eat, the lower our risk of developing a number […]
Amy Kallio, PA-C, recently joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine team at 1050 Gail Gardner Way in Prescott. Amy Kallio brings years of experience caring for the healthcare needs of […]
Yavapai County residents who need specialized and rare blood tests can receive them close to home thanks to a relationship Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has established with Mayo Medical […]
A 300-point game is every bowler’s goal. In life, amateur bowler Randi Suppes is doing that and more. A wife, mother and grandmother … a retired travel agent who explored […]
Chocolate truffles are a type of chocolate confectionery, traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate. Chocolate can actually be quite healthy. Cocoa has some really important antioxidants […]
You could say Gwen Rhodes’s heart was stolen by cardiovascular nursing early in her career. “I saw that you can fix a patient’s heart and they can go home, play […]
Here’s a remarkable statistic: according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most American adults spend a whopping 87% of their time indoors. Another 6% is spent riding or idling […]
By Rita Carey-Rubin. Here’s some great news for anyone who loves fresh, delicious produce: the Prescott Winter Farmers Market is open in two convenient locations this year! You can enjoy […]
Is arthritic knee pain starting to affect your day-to-day activities? You’re not alone. Studies show that by age 45, 17% of adults experience some form of knee pain from arthritis. […]
For the team at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), serving the community has always meant providing high-quality healthcare services. Recently, however, the definition of “serving the community” has expanded to […]
Finding health insurance coverage that works for you and your family can be confusing. Should you look for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov) or are you eligible for […]
Guy Garrett, MHS, PA-C, has joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Cardiology team at 802 Ainsworth Drive in Prescott. A Physician Assistant who specializes in cardiology, Garrett earned a Master of Health […]
Today we are going to make a delicious recipe using brussels sprouts – one of the most unpopular vegetables thanks to our dear grandmother’s method of cooking them or better […]
Watch the top-rated show The Voice and you’ll see famous performers and musicians coaching amateur singers to success. Visit Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Physical Rehabilitation Services and you’ll find […]
Amanda and Rusty Summers are busy professionals who work full-time. Amanda helps both her 83-year-old mother Anne and 85-year-old mother-in-law Melvyna with their medical appointments, prescriptions and other healthcare needs. […]
I was so pleased to welcome and cook with a very special guest; Elena Greenberg, a creative and passionate FoodCorps service member who works with our local schools and community […]
In July 2014, Bob White underwent a coronary angioplasty with stent placement to open up two of the arteries in his heart that were significantly blocked by plaque. One stent […]
Dr. John Spitalieri has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s Neurosurgical team at 1001 Division Street in Prescott. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a Residency Program […]
I was so pleased to cook in this beautiful kitchen today, designed and built by Dorn Homes. In addition to being beautiful this is also an organic home that was […]
If I’m feeling well, why do I need a wellness exam? I get an annual physical so why do I need a yearly wellness exam, too? These are questions physicians […]
Taking a potent blood thinner has never been as simple as washing down a pill with your breakfast juice. Frequent blood tests and dietary restrictions were the routine for most […]
Max was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) several years ago. Since then, physicians have managed his symptoms with medications, bronchodilators and oxygen therapy. The 73-year-old also benefits from […]
In November 2016, cardiac care in northern and central Arizona takes a major leap forward with the introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at The James Family Heart Center […]
When we think of pumpkins we immediately picture a jack-o-lantern on Halloween or a pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving dinner. There are various types of pumpkins and countless pumpkin recipes. If […]
Randy Meyers set off for the top of Mingus Mountain that June morning in search of a training site among the Ponderosa Pines. The Prescott Valley resident volunteers as the […]
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. – host of the World’s Oldest Rodeo – and its partnership with Wrangler’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink initiative recently donated $2,000 to The BreastCare Center […]
Pillows are typically used for sleeping, tossing on sectionals and occasionally as a weapon by siblings sharing bedrooms. Jose Torres, MD, Cardiovascular Surgeon at The James Family Heart Center at […]
We’ve all heard that it’s important to monitor our cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is produced naturally by your body, but it’s also found in food products that come from animal sources […]
The location where an Interventional Radiologist performs image-guided, minimally invasive procedures is a room in the Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) or the Angiography Suite. This state-of-the-art environment is like an […]
Dr. Anil Kumar has joined YRMC PhysicianCare‘s cardiology team in the YRMC Outpatient Services Building in Prescott Valley. Dr. Anil Kumar is a graduate of Government Medical College in Punjab, […]
When we look at the numbers, there is no doubt that our daily habits, including what we eat, how much we move, and whether or not we smoke, significantly impact […]
I cook with salt because it brings out the natural flavor in food. When you cook using a little bit in the beginning, a little bit in the middle and […]
Robbie Nicol, Executive Director of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation, announced the Foundation’s receipt of a $15,000 donation from Wells Fargo. This donation will support Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s […]
Today we are going to make a few really easy, delicious recipes using tofu – one of my favorite high-protein, plant-based foods. While tofu is enjoyed daily in many Asian […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Partners for Healthy Students program received 1,000 Smile Bags consisting of a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and a plastic carrying bag to hold the items from […]
“I was having leg pain whenever I walked. My primary care physician referred me to a local interventional radiologist, who she said could help me with this problem.” ~Caroline R. […]
“After Dr. Dicker showed me the before and after pictures, I was shocked. I probably wouldn’t have made it through the year.” –Mark Fillmore, Prescott Valley An aortic aneurysm is […]
Homer Stevens could not walk far because his legs would tire out quickly and his toe was black, swollen and very painful. His quality of life suffered. His podiatrist suggested […]
The volunteer workforce has always been a critical element in the success of most nonprofit organizations. A strong volunteer presence can mean the difference between a nonprofit keeping their doors […]
It may have been the skilled heart doctor who performed an open heart surgery, the compassion a nurse showed during a difficult moment or a gentle hug that calmed a […]
Michael is a happy, active 11-year old boy with a serious health problem. He has pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat […]
Recently, I bought a crate of gorgeous spring greens, grown locally at Whipstone Farm in Paulden and brought them to the set of The Morning Scramble with for my monthly […]
Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer at the YRMC Gift Shop? Good for you! And we mean, literally, “Good for you!” YRMC Gift Shop volunteers report that they are […]
A Healthy Composed Salad is one which each component or ingredient is elaborately put together or arranged neatly on a plate rather than tossed like we typically get when we […]
Today we are celebrating summer family gatherings, picnics at the lake, backyard barbeques and also a special YRMC anniversary! Ten years ago, the YRMC East campus in Prescott Valley opened […]
Today we are going to cook with a very healthy, very old grain that most of us probably associate only with beer – or soup. Any guesses what it might […]
For Kim, life could not have been better. She was married to the man of her dreams, had a job she enjoyed, and was surrounded by family and friends. But […]
Ask Jill Potter, RN, the number one way to lower your risk for heart disease and she doesn’t hesitate before responding: “get up and get moving.” Potter – who has earned […]
There’s no doubt about it. Preparing and eating meals together as a family are two of the most important steps you can take toward ensuring good health for your kids. […]
For Russ Dowling, the diagnosis of diabetes was a frightening surprise. For many years, his doctor had encouraged him to change his diet and lose some weight, but because his […]
Turn back the calendar 10 years and you’ll see the Human Genome Project was publishing the final chromosome sequence in Nature…Daniel Powter’s song “Bad Day” was heading for platinum status…and […]
What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on our health. Sugar-laden drinks like sodas, energy drinks, and even fruit juices and smoothies promote weight gain […]
Demi Lovato belted out “Let It Go” from “Frozen” for 8-year-old Madison … College student Daniel watched dolphins dance in the ocean as he listened to the latest Weezer CD […]
There’s a certain table in the cafeteria at Yavapai Regional Medical Center West in Prescott that’s occupied by the same group each Thursday afternoon. It’s not a standing medical consultation […]
Botox® was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002 and since then, has become synonymous with facial wrinkle reduction and creating, at least temporarily, a more youthful […]
Western Yavapai County residents are healing their own arthritic joints, ligament strains, muscle injuries and more with help from Bradley Benson, DO, and a procedure called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). […]
JoAnn spends every weekend she can hiking. She’s trekked the Grand Canyon five times and explored hiking trails throughout Arizona. That’s why she was surprised when a bone density scan […]
Spring is the time to really enjoy greens! They are new, tender, they have a real mild flavor and they are really versatile. You can take spring baby greens and […]
One of my goals as a dietician and educator is to get people cooking at home more often. After all, there is no doubt that good health starts with the […]
To snack or not to snack…that is the question. Whether or not to snack during the day is actually a question I am often asked and my usual reply is […]
A promising new mammography technology that finds forty-one percent more aggressive cancers and can reduce patient recall rates by as much as forty percent has arrived at the BreastCare Center […]
We concentrate so much on carbohydrates, protein and fat in our daily diets which is important; but I think what is more important is the food we put on our […]
Physicians across the U.S. and in Arizona recognize Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a pioneer in Patient Blood Management (PBM). After its May 12, 2016 PBM Symposium – Doctors […]
What does the phrase “precious resource” bring to mind? Most Yavapai County residents think “water” but for Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) caregivers – physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals […]
Hal Harner has logged tremendous distances on the stationary rowing machine at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Wellness Center. So many, in fact, that the YMRC volunteer was recently recognized […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East and West have received Level IV Trauma Designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Emergency Services and Trauma System. “This is […]
Quality and convenience don’t always go hand-in-hand, but at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) new YRMC Outpatient Services Building, they’re perfectly paired! “What distinguishes YRMC’s Outpatient Services Building from other such […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or MRI Digital Technology in Western Yavapai County will take a major leap forward when Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduces its new broadband digital system […]
Celebrity chefs and butter-drenched recipes are common fare in today’s food-frenzied world. But visit Rita Carey Rubin’s kitchen on the studio set of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy […]
Orthopedic surgeons understand that precise alignment is key to successful joint replacement surgery. Thanks to its Computer-Assisted Navigation system, people undergoing hip and knee replacement at Yavapai Regional Medical Center […]
Today we are going to cook up some roots – which I think are some of the most under-appreciated plant foods out there. Other veggies, like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and […]
I was at the farmers market a few weekends ago, filling my basket with some beautiful winter roots and greens, when a fellow shopper commented on his bad childhood memory […]
I decided that today we’ll be making some delicious and unusual types of pesto from unexpected ingredients with our very special guest, Aimee Novak, owner of Soldi Back Alley Bistro […]
We want to eat healthy in the winter, but just thinking about cold, crisp salads with this kind of weather. It’s just not happening. How do you get a salad […]
I’m so excited to share my first of many visits to AZTV’s Morning Scramble with Sandy Moss, where I will be cooking all sorts of healthy and delicious meals to […]
As you can see on this video, we are out on another field trip today – but we haven’t really gone too far – just to my backyard – where […]
