The Respiratory Wellness Program at Yavapai Regional Medical Center has published its first quarter, 2018 schedule of Respiratory Wellness Classes. The classes are free of charge and available to all […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome William W. Lockwood, MD to our PhysicianCare team in Prescott. Dr. Lockwood is a graduate of Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, […]
Are you thinking about quitting tobacco? We have some very encouraging numbers for you: 20 MINUTES after smoking your last cigarette, your blood pressure decreases and your pulse rate drops […]
Don’t be alone this Christmas. As a gift to the community, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting a free event so that no one needs to spend Christmas alone this […]
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in Nutrition Services, including valuable community service. For the last three years, dedicated employees have prepared and donated hundreds of meals […]
Your Healthy Kitchen, YRMC’s cooking and nutrition program, headed down the road in November to the Prescott Valley Event Center, to cook and visit with the Northern Arizona Suns! Six […]
Sometimes Warner Dixon’s love of the Old West makes him wonder if he was a cowboy in a past life. Dixon grew up in Prescott’s Mountain Club area just a […]
Looking for vibrant, fresh, delicious, nutrient-packed produce? The Prescott Farmers Market has it, even in the winter! Our local farmers get creative when the weather turns chilly to bring flavorful […]
Did you know that one out of three kids living in Yavapai County wake each day unsure of getting enough to eat? Food insecurity (lack of access to enough nutritious […]
People who suffer from circulatory problems in their legs know the condition is painful, debilitating and complicated. “Circulatory problems are very dangerous and limit how people live and enjoy their […]
Perry Erwin, owner and lead chef at Shoe Chef Unlimited, stops by the Your Healthy Kitchen studio to share his authentic Tofu Tikka Masala recipe with Rita Carey Rubin, Registered […]
Pioneers … innovators … leaders, these words describe the medical professionals who introduced Patient Blood Management (PBM) to Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as well as to healthcare organizations throughout […]
Charitable giving is frequently mingled with more emotion than information. In fact we often seek just enough information to validate our emotions and then we give—hoping our contribution will be […]
Many people look forward to the chilly temperatures and brisk breezes that signal the season change in Yavapai County. However, for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the season […]
As vascular specialists, interventional radiologists target specific illnesses and diseases by using image guidance and small devices, which they guide through blood vessels to reach a part of the body […]
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a painful condition resulting from enlarged varicose veins in the pelvis. As with varicose veins in the legs, the valves in the veins that return blood […]
Timothy Olthoff, DO, has joined Prescott Radiologists, the radiology practice that supports Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Prescott Medical Imaging and Prescott Valley Medical Imaging. Dr. Olthoff is a board-certified, fellowship-trained […]
There are as many salsa recipes as there are cooks, especially in the Southwest. After all, salsa means ‘sauce’ and can be made with an endless variety of fresh and […]
When Darlene Harmon, PT, describes dry needling, people usually ask if it’s similar to acupuncture. “We use the same needles, but that’s where the similarity ends,” said Harmon, a Physical […]
A significant amount of women over the age of 35 have uterine fibroids. Fibroids are considered a public health issue and often lead to hysterectomy, which is a major surgery. […]
Heavy and long-term smokers, current smokers, or people with a family history of lung cancer now have lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) available at Prescott Medical Imaging […]
Busy parents, wouldn’t it be great to have a free smartphone app that features reliable, local information on child care, education, healthcare, support services and more? Look no more, the Big […]
It’s fun for a healthy cause when the Northern Arizona Suns take on the Iowa Wolves at the Prescott Valley Event Center at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 for Breast […]
Women reading a radiologist’s report of their recent screening mammography may learn for the first time they have “dense breast tissue.” At the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center […]
Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, diabetes Educator and host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen brought a pile of pumpkins and lots of great tips to AZTV’s Sandy and Friends. When we […]
Jennifer B. Schenne, DO, has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s Primary Care team in the YRMC Outpatient Services Building at 7700 E. Florentine Road in Prescott Valley. Dr. Schenne is Board Certified […]
Soundos K. Moualla, MD, FACC, FSCAI, has joined the Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare Cardiology team at 802 Ainsworth Drive in Prescott. Dr. Moualla completed her medical degree at the […]
The year was 1948. Prescott – a town of about 6,000 – was getting on its post-war feet: building roads, opening schools and modernizing medical care. “When Mel and I […]
It’s back-to-school time, so it may not be long before you’re faced with that dreaded question: Is my child’s tummy ache or runny nose reason enough to keep him or […]
Alan J. Schenne, DO, is the newest physician to join the YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine team at 1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 300 in Prescott. Dr. Schenne earned his medical […]
It happens every year – we anxiously wait to enjoy the tomatoes we planted in June, and then suddenly, they all seem to ripen at once! Fresh, just-off-the-vine tomatoes are […]
Legend has it the first Louisville Slugger® was built by teenager Bud Hillerich in his father’s woodworking shop to help a major league baseball player who was in a hitting […]
On Thursday, September 28th, 2017, Yavapai Regional Medical Center invites you to watch Patient Blood Management: For the People – the latest in a series of informative presentations on the […]
It’s summertime! That means that the gardens at Mortimer Farms in Dewey are brimming with fresh produce like strawberries, zucchini, summer squash, potatoes and onions. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, […]
Malnutrition is a growing concern for the elderly of our community. Additionally, as baby boomers age they’re facing more medical challenges making it important for them to stay healthy and […]
Cadu Medina may well be the new, friendlier face of marketing. After four years in the San Francisco office of Young & Rubicam – a global advertising agency – Medina […]
Here come greens and vinaigrette’s for your simple summer salads! Your Healthy Kitchen from Yavapai Regional Medical Center covers all you need to know. Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program has been up and running since November 2016, and is making a positive difference for local patients. Initially, the […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is pleased to share this story about the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Crisis Stabilization Unit. Our thanks to YRMC HealthConnect contributors Laura Norman, Executive Director of […]
Peeling and separating garlic cloves is easier than you might think! Rita Carey Rubin, Diabetes Educator, Registered Dietitian and host of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen shows you […]
Jack took up smoking in high school, quickly accelerating to a pack-a-day habit. It was his own high school-age children who finally convinced him to quit for good. A smoke-free […]
If you’ve spent any time at Yavapai Regional Medical Center, you’ve probably heard the sound of a hand bell throughout the halls twice a day. The bell heralds the arrival […]
Is fruit juice a staple in your little one’s diet? If your child is 12 months or younger, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests a diet that’s free of […]
This year’s recipient of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Florence Nightingale Award is an amazing nurse. Lisa Steinbrink (pictured left in the photo) practices her nursing profession with the care and […]
Anyone who owns a dog or other pet knows the calming effect they can have. When we pet our animal friends, stress and worry often seem to melt away. Scientific […]
If you have diabetes, should you stop eating bread, rice and pasta? While everyone with diabetes (and pre-diabetes) benefits from eliminating processed grains from their diet (foods like white rice, […]
When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, he or she may need to make lifestyle adjustments. However, with the right education and support, it can be very manageable, according to […]
“My throat hurts,” are three words parents may be hearing from their little ones in the coming weeks. Pediatricians at Ponderosa Pediatrics in Prescott – as well as healthcare providers in […]
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. – host of the World’s Oldest Rodeo® – and Wrangler’s® Tough Enough to Wear Pink initiative recently presented The BreastCare Center at YRMC with a $2,500 donation. […]
Believe it or not, a healthy lifestyle can definitely include rich, delicious sweets. The secret is to use the right ingredients and enjoy them in moderation. Rita Carey-Rubin, Registered Dietician, […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers many programs that distinguish it from other healthcare providers and Advanced Wound Care is no doubt among the top on that list. “We’re the only […]
It’s a fact of life that kids and germs go hand in hand. And kids who are enrolled in child care are exposed to other kids, which of course, potentially […]
When Nellie McGlashen, RN, headed for Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, she was interested in a college major that supported her passion for health. She explored kinesiology and public […]
Imagine you’re scheduled for joint replacement surgery. Would you prefer that your orthopaedic surgeon use safe and effective medical and surgical techniques that are designed to prevent anemia, decrease bleeding […]
Many people don’t know there’s a difference between palliative medicine and hospice care, but the two have separate roles in healthcare delivery. Palliative medicine focuses on making patients comfortable, alleviating […]
Fifth graders from Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley, Arizona recently visited Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen at the AZTV studios. They, along with their teacher, Brittany […]
Does your personal vehicle “fit” you so it’s ready for a safe ride every time you hit the road? Older adults can make sure by participating in a nationally recognized […]
Back by popular demand: More whole grains recipes! It’s important to have variety in our diets for many reasons. First, when we enjoy lots of different vegetables, fruits, grains, and even […]
Whole grains contain fiber, healthy oils, and nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins, which help our bodies maintain good blood sugar levels and a healthy metabolism. Rita Carey Rubin, […]
Breast surgeon Michael G. Macon, MD, has joined Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare at 7700 E. Florentine Road in Prescott Valley. Dr. Macon graduated from George Washington University School of […]
The Volunteer Services Department at Yavapai Regional Medical Center offers patients a listening ear, an advocate and much more through the Patient Ambassador program. Due to patient care responsibilities, it […]
If you have a family history of heart disease, here’s some good news: a healthy diet and lifestyle can actually influence your genes and reduce your risk of disease. According […]
Pediatrician Jennifer Tidroski, DO, has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s Ponderosa Pediatrics in Prescott. A graduate of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Tidroski completed a pediatric residency at […]
One of the first people you might encounter when you arrive at Yavapai Regional Medical Center is Eric Gulsrud, an outgoing, friendly Courtesy Cart Driver who volunteers his time making […]
Studies show that regular exercise after heart surgery increases quality of life and life expectancy. But after cardiac rehabilitation, some people find that determining how to begin or continue an […]
Breakfast trays now arrive to Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) patients with something extra. Along with their morning meal, hospital patients receive a card that promotes the availability of home-delivered […]
There is an exciting program at the Prescott Farmers Market for anyone receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits! Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up) helps families bring home more […]
In 1978, cardiologist Dean Ornish, MD, set out to prove that healthy lifestyle habits and a plant-based diet could stop, and even reverse, the progression of heart disease. Fast-forward thirty-nine […]
Melinda Hastin Rawcliffe, MS, PA-C, has joined YRMC PhysicianCare Neurosurgical Medicine and Physiatry at 1001 Division Street in Prescott. She earned a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from […]
Your life is busy. We get it. That’s why we’ve opened medical laboratory draw stations to serve you in Prescott and Prescott Valley. Our convenient locations offer on-site registration and […]
So much of the work at YRMC goes on behind the scenes, before anyone interacts directly with patients, visitors, the community, or staff. This is especially true in Nutrition Services, […]
Making something disappear may seem like magic, but heart specialists at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) know the dissolving heart stent is all about science. Introduced by medical device developer […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center invites you to help celebrate National Doctors Day as together we recognize the doctors that provide exceptional care to our community. Let your physician know you […]
What better way to celebrate heart health than by signing up for Hoops for Hearts with the Northern Arizona Suns and Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC)? Hoops for Hearts recognizes […]
Family Medicine physician Michael J. Lacaze, DO, has joined YRMC PhysicianCare Primary Care at 7700 E. Florentine Road in Prescott Valley. Dr. Lacaze graduated from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine […]
Megan Eppens, FNP-BC, has recently joined YRMC PhysicianCare Family and Internal Medicine at 7700 E. Florentine Road in Prescott Valley. Eppens earned a Master’s in Nursing Degree from the University […]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally-invasive procedure performed collaboratively by interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. Typically, people who have aortic stenosis (narrowing) or malfunction of the aortic valve […]
Prevention is often called the best medicine. That’s the idea behind the Medicare Annual Wellness Exam. When can you receive your Annual Wellness Exam? The first step is to schedule […]
You don’t have to be a Northern Arizona Suns player to get some court time during this season’s home games thanks to the Hoops for Hearts program. At every home […]
Winter in the Quad Cities means that school is in full swing, winter sports are underway and students are starting to wonder when their next snow day might take place. […]
Gastroenterologist Mark Thomas Worthington, M.D., A.G.A.F., is Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Physician of the Year for 2016. “It is the greatest and most humbling honor to be recognized in this […]
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that causes decreased blood flow from the leg veins to the heart. The decreased blood flow causes the blood to pool in the leg […]
The annual holiday meal at Yavapai Regional Medical Center is no small event. YRMC’s Nutrition Services team prepares more than 1,350 free, festive meals in the span of two days, […]
YRMC PhysicianCare Gastroenterology recently welcomed Physician Assistant Kimberley Scott, MHS, PA-C, to their team. Scott graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Injury […]
Are you self-conscious about your varicose veins? Unfortunately, they may be more than just an embarrassment. Varicose veins may signal a circulatory system problem. Learn more during What You Need […]
For nearly eleven years, Sandy Perriera has volunteered in the Emergency Department at YRMC East. She has logged more than 3,800 hours in one of the busiest, fastest paced departments […]
Students at Lincoln, Taylor Hicks and Granite Mountain School in Prescott are happy to have a new area of study. Thanks to FoodCorps, part of their day includes growing, harvesting, […]
Gunnar Ohlson’s life reads like an adventure novel. At five years old, he immigrated to the United States from Sweden and worked on a farm to help support his family […]
YRMC’s annual Sandy Zinn Martin Award is a unique honor. In remembrance of a former volunteer who exemplified selflessness, both in the hospital and in the community at large, the […]
Osteoporosis and certain types of cancers can cause spinal compression fractures, which lead to collapsed vertebrae and extreme pain. This decreases a person’s ability to be active and can lead […]
