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 with their grandchildren, pet their dogs and pick up their healthy, productive lives,” said Gwen. “It felt good.” While attending […]
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 include providing reliable, expert sourced, up-to-the-minute healthcare information for people throughout the region. “YRMC’s Vision is to create a Total […]
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 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS – Arizona’s Medicaid)? Representatives from trusted, local organizations are available to answer these […]
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 Science Degree from the Physician Assistant Program at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of […]
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 an exceptional team using videostroboscopy – the latest technology – to help people regain their voices. “Vocal cords are very […]
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. Several years ago, Amanda decided it was time for the family to get smart about managing their healthcare. Her first […]
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 at Arrowhead Hospital in Colton, California. Dr. Spitalieri is Fellowship-trained in Neurosurgery at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey and […]
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 hear less frequently now that the Medicare Annual Wellness Exam has been around a few years. “At first, patients were […]
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 people taking these medications in the past. “The new anticoagulants are making life easier for some people,” said James G. […]
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 palliative medicine, a medical specialty dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with serious or chronic illnesses, such […]
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 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West. “TAVR is a significant milestone on many levels,” said Pierre Tibi, MD, Cardiothoracic […]
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 training coordinator for the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team Dog Unit. Meyers and Bo – his 82-pound yellow Labrador […]
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 YRMC, knows that a certain pillow also can be used to explain complicated heart surgeries to patients and their loved […]
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 like meat, poultry and dairy products. Even though cholesterol has gotten a bad rap, your body actually needs a certain […]
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 operating room with diagnostic imaging equipment that assists the Interventional Radiologist during a procedure. or click here to watch Dr. […]
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 Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students program provides no-cost healthcare services to eligible students through our […]
“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. Interventional radiologists tend to fly below the healthcare radar, but they serve a very important function in our community. Typically, […]
“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 a weakened area in the body’s largest artery, the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of […]
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 that he might have a circulation problem and recommended he get tested for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). What is Peripheral […]
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 fearful child. It may have been a simple act of kindness from one of our volunteers that made someone feel […]
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 Kim’s good life was shattered when, following her regular mammography exam, she received a call telling her to contact her […]
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 certification both as an Exercise Physiologist and a Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional – understands how the heart responds to exercise. She […]
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 people were slipping their feet into brightly colored clogs called Crocs. In May 2006, Western Yavapai County residents – especially […]
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 … Kate immersed herself in her favorite Chopin compositions. Even with their diverse musical tastes, Madison, Daniel and Kate […]
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 revealed she had osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss and can lead to fractures. “I was running, hiking, walking […]
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 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. This new technology, known as breast tomosynthesis, creates a 3-dimensional image that […]
