These days, we are all experiencing varying levels of disruption and stress in our lives – reduction or loss of income, stay-at-home measures, and limitations on where we can go when we do venture out. Parents who have children at home have the added responsibility of facilitating their children’s continuing […]
At Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), we’re working around the clock to deliver the best possible care to our community during this unprecedented time. Now, more than ever, we’re a team whose singular mission is to care for the health and well-being of the community we work and live in […]
Your diagnostic imaging needs won’t be disrupted during COVID-19, thanks to the teams at Prescott Medical Imaging (PMI), Prescott Valley Medical Imaging (PVMI) and the BreastCare Center at YRMC. “We understand that people have ongoing health issues, even in the face of COVID-19,” said Mike Locke, Operations Manager, PMI and PVMI. […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has been dedicating countless time and resources towards emergency preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most visible evidence are the triage screening tents that have been set up in the parking lots at both YRMC East in Prescott Valley and YRMC West in Prescott. Less […]
People started out thinking we could catch COVID-19 just by breathing in another person’s sneeze. Or by shaking hands and then touching our faces. While these things are true, it didn’t take long to realize the virus can also latch onto surfaces. It can potentially adhere to our clothes and […]
Rachel Whisenand, MSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, CEN, is no doubt the right person for the right job at the right time. A charge nurse in the Emergency Department at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West, Whisenand helped establish and is now managing the COVID-19 rapid treatment and triage tents at […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) encourages you to wear cloth face coverings while in public. This follows new recommendations by the CDC aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Instructions for making a DIY cloth mask can be found on the CDC website. All cloth masks should: fit snugly […]
Supporting your immune system with nutrition doesn’t have to involve loading up on expensive foods and supplements. In fact, research shows that making simple changes in your food choices, the amount of sugar you eat, and even the timing and pace of meals can boost and strengthen your front line […]
Responding to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will now accept cloth mask donations for use in non-patient contact areas. “The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has led to a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks,” said Ken […]
Your team at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is committed to the ongoing safety of our patients, staff and community during the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Our primary concern during this time is to keep you healthy and informed as together we address this unprecedented situation. We are all facing […]
