A Message from Anthony Torres, MD, FACP, President and CEO, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers exceptional health care programs and outstanding […]
Photo: Dr. Jessica Clark, Physical Therapist at Dignity Health YRMC, crosses the finish line after breaking her personal record at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota in June, 2021. The […]
Summer is a great time to step up your water intake. Days are warmer, and we tend to spend a lot of time outdoors exercising. But did you know that […]
The beginning of a new school year means a fresh start in a new grade, seeing one’s friends again after summer break, and hopefully, getting that homeroom teacher your child […]
Prescott’s 44th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon is fast approaching, and Damon Olsen, the Director of the James Family Prescott YMCA, is happier than ever about the outlook at the Y. […]
In a perfect world, every expectant parent would receive support, encouragement, and all the resources needed to ensure the best possible outcome for themselves and their newborn. However, when a […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Neurology (YRMG), is moving to the recently completed Outpatient Services Building on the campus of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott. We’re looking forward […]
The providers at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) combine excellent healthcare with humankindness. And now there’s even more. Ernesto Cruz, MD, has joined YRMG Cardiology in Prescott Valley. […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center Nursing Staff at the Prescott City Council Chambers, left to right: Olivia Marsh, Nurse Manager, PAT/PreOP/PACU; Tracey McCollum, Chief Nursing Officer; Amy Kingsley, PACU […]
What’s the best job in the world? Working with volunteers, of course! Just ask Nancy Thomes, the Director of Volunteer Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “I […]
What to Consider When Finding Care for Your Aging Parents Your parents may have expressed to you that as they get older, they hope to age in place in their […]
The Diabetes Education Program at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has once again been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA Education Recognition Program (ERP) […]
After 33 years of service to the healthcare industry, John Amos, President and CEO of Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), will retire on September 30, 2022. Amos began […]
Did your grandmother give you those freckles? Who passed those brown eyes on to you? A family tree can help you find out. Reaching into our past and learning about […]
The Family Resource Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has recently announced that it will continue its partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to offer […]
Benny and Ellen Benson at the newly dedicated Woodruff Family Conference Center, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center On December 7th, family and friends of Bob and Margaret Woodruff, together […]
Pictured left to right: David Beasar, The Office Cantina; Mary Mallory, YRMC Foundation Board; Joe Terrinoni, Fork in the Road; Dr. LaNette Smith, YRMC Breast Surgeon; Bill Sonsin, YRMC Foundation Board […]
Pink was the color of the day on October 7th as nearly 100 members of the Capital Canyon Club teed off in the “Swing Fore the Cure” golf tournament that […]
While most 34-year-olds are busy building a career, paying the bills, and putting a little money away for the future, Robert Altmanshofer is concerned about what his legacy will be, […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is offering free expert assistance to families and individuals who want health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. During open enrollment 2022, […]
Breast health is a topic that affects just about everyone in our community. You might be a breast cancer survivor, or you may know someone who is dealing with it. […]
Members of Prescott Frontier Days, Inc., the Prescott Frontier Days Foundation, and the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation, a member of Dignity Health, met recently to celebrate the success […]
Experts agree that proper hydration is key to a healthy lifestyle. Drinking enough water helps keep our organs functioning as they should, lubricates our joints, helps to deliver nutrients to […]
Can you name a local historic event that unites seasoned marathon runners from across the globe, moms with their babies in strollers, seniors who enjoy an opportunity to get involved […]
The Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation Board of Directors has announced its slate of elected officers for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The officers include Dave Barrett […]
There are as many reasons to volunteer as there are volunteers. Some who step up are looking for added meaning to their lives. Some are hoping to find new friends. […]
We’re happy to announce that it’s more convenient than ever to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Beginning Wednesday, May 26th, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations […]
Whether you’re a weekend athlete, golfer, or a grandparent who enjoys keeping up with the grandkids, joint pain can slow you down. If you and your physician have decided that […]
If you’re experiencing back pain, you’re certainly not alone. Ranging in severity from a muscle ache to a shooting pain radiating down the leg, back pain is one of the […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Kari Reily has joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Kari is deeply committed to helping to improve the quality […]
For years, Eben Fetters and his wife Nelda had been regular participants at the fitness classes offered by the Pendleton Center at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center. That […]
When you’re in the hospital, you have more important things to think about than how your meals are planned, prepared and delivered to your room. It’s one of the things […]
There are times when people touch our lives in unexpected and powerful ways. Amid extraordinary circumstances, strangers can share a common experience that unites them, instantly and enduringly. This is […]
Medical innovation moves forward at a rapid pace, with continuing technological advances and an ever-increasing understanding of health and the human body. Interventional Radiology may be one of the best […]
While it may be alarming to receive a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), it’s important to educate yourself about the disease and what treatment choices are available to […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is pleased to introduce Musculoskeletal Radiologist Warren Spencer M.D. to the Quad City area. Dr. Spencer has joined the team at YRMC, specializing […]
The images of frontline healthcare workers are now common. The stories are inspiring. Every day for months, medical personnel and support staff mask up, gear up and do what they […]
Starr Herridge left her home one morning to go to the mall, a familiar trip where she regularly picked up her cigarettes. But on this particular morning in 2012, Starr […]
On any given day, the YRMC Pendleton Center for Health and Wellness is a happy destination, buzzing with energy and camaraderie. But for several months, it’s been quiet, due to […]
Photo: Kim Haugen, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce 2020 Volunteer of the Year (center) with Frank Almendarez, YRMC East Chief Administrative Officer (left) and Chris Graff, Chair of the PV […]
In these days of uncertainties, parents of school-aged children can be sure of one thing: There is no cookie cutter approach to how their child’s school will operate during the […]
Forty years ago, volunteering at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) would often mean joining the Medical Auxiliary. Dues were $5 a year. Auxiliary members would dedicate their time assisting at […]
Phyllis Sylvester, Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) West Campus Volunteer of the Year for 2019, was on hiatus from her usual duties as the chair of the YRMC Mail Department […]
Gary Ong was well prepared for physical distancing and the other restrictions that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 1999, he has lived on 6 acres of land on the […]
Recent studies show that the more actively involved a patient is in their own healthcare, the better the outcome. According to Jeannie Dew, Director of Surgical Services at Yavapai Regional […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has a national reputation for being a leader in technological and digital solutions for patient care. Among other distinctions, the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are many questions surrounding the use of e-cigarettes, such as: Is it smart to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking? What are the long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes? Is […]
Pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. Whether it’s a bump or bruise, sprain or strain, we know immediately that we’re injured and we take […]
Heart disease might be considered a man’s disease, but according to the American Heart Association, more than one in three women is living with some form of cardiovascular disease. Symptoms […]
Dr. Matthew Hinton has been providing quality, compassionate care to local children and their families since 2004. He is a member of the YRMC PhysicianCare Ponderosa Pediatrics team, whose focus […]
February is all about things related to the heart… and football! In fact, February was named National Heart Month in 1963, and it’s been Super Bowl Sunday month since 2004. […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center brings you the Medical Director of The Vein Center at YRMC, Anil Kumar, MD, FACC, FSVM, DABVLM, DABVM, RPVI, RPhS, for an important discussion about the circulatory system […]
At Yavapai Regional Medical Center, we’re proud of our position as the premier Healthcare provider for our community. Because we value and respect your trust, we strive to make our […]
When Melody Gimlin crossed the finish line at the 2019 Whiskey Row Half Marathon in Prescott, she had fulfilled a very specific personal goal. It had to do with her […]
It may be startling to know that one in four Americans aged 65 or older falls each year. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, falls are the […]
Anne is 65 years old and has been taking the same medications for years. But now, her physician has prescribed a new one. Anne is concerned about how the drugs […]
Knowledge is power. This old saying rings true when you’re faced with medical decisions for yourself or someone you love. When it comes to heart care, these decisions can be […]
It’s clear that you are enjoying your retirement when you are freely pursuing the activities you love; playing with the grandkids, golf, gardening or hiking, to name a few. When […]
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your life. Retirement is here! Now you can enjoy doing all those things you’ve been planning for – travel, hiking, fishing, […]
Did you know that at the beginning of the 19th century, most nurses had very little training, or often no training at all, and they weren’t paid for the ‘menial’ […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce that James F. Cahill, MD, Psychiatry, has joined its team on Gail Gardner Way in Prescott. Dr. Cahill is a graduate […]
Prescott’s Holiday Courtyard was transformed into a New Orleans Mardi Gras street scene for the 7th Annual Crawfest. The event, hosted and underwritten by Dr. Peter Tibi, Medical Director of […]
Thirty years ago, a group of concerned people from Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and other organizations sat around a table to discuss the needs of Prescott’s most vulnerable population […]
Every year on National Doctors’ Day, we take a moment to recognize the men and women who choose to dedicate their lives to the delivery of healthcare. This year, members […]
The quest for brains, heart and courage was a central theme in the beloved novel and film The Wizard of Oz. Had the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion made […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Marshall, FNP, Family Medicine, to its Primary Care team in Prescott Valley. Marshall is a talented Certified […]
The Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) pulled together a perfect combination of fun, learning and mentorship for their first annual PMBA Youth Program last spring and summer. Young riders of […]
Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, professional competitive cyclist and founder / manager of the Stan’s-Pivot Pro Team, presented by Maxxis. […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Robert Candipan, PhD, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, to its cardiology team on Ainsworth Drive in Prescott. Dr. Candipan has completed an Interventional […]
Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, professional competitive cyclist and founder / manager of the Stan’s-Pivot Pro Team, presented by Maxxis. […]
Do you have expired or partially used prescription medications in your medicine chest, in the back of your kitchen cabinet or stashed in a drawer? Many people keep old pills […]
Brian Frank works in the Accounting office at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). His job is to collect data to help the nonprofit hospital make sound decisions regarding business expenditures. […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Mansour Assar, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiology, to the cardiology team on Ainsworth Drive in Prescott. Dr. Assar completed an Interventional Cardiology […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce that Benjamin J. Hegenbarth, DO, Family Medicine, has joined YRMC’s Primary Care Team in Prescott Valley. Dr. Hegenbarth is a graduate […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is proud to announce that Tracy Van Kuilenburg has been named YRMC’s Employee of the Year for 2018. Tracy is a Computed Tomography Technologist and works […]
These days, many of us are looking for convenient, easy meal ideas, but we want to make sure they’re as healthy as possible. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Cheryl R. Ree, MD Family Medicine to its team of talented providers. Dr. Ree has joined the Primary Care team at […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare welcomes Amad Zineldine, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiology, to its growing cardiology team in Prescott Valley. Dr. Zineldine is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare in Chino Valley is pleased to welcome Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C, Family Medicine, to its team of talented practitioners. Ms. Heckel Hicks is a Certified Family […]
How do you describe the appeal of the Prescott area to someone who has never been here before? Superlatives such as cleanest, friendliest and most active come to mind. You’d […]
Along Granite Creek Trail, just a few blocks from Prescott’s Courthouse Square, gardeners are harvesting, watering, weeding, chatting and laughing among the plots of zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and other fresh-for-picking […]
Frank Colella, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and has joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine team. He is now practicing at 1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 100 in Prescott. […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Pamela Lusk, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Lusk has joined the Ponderosa Pediatrics team on Centerpointe West Drive in Prescott. […]
Shake up your morning with a powerhouse breakfast. Try ingredients like quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth for a new way to start your day. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce the addition of another talented physician to our Primary Care Team in Chino Valley. Anthony J. Brown, DO, Internal Medicine, is […]
YRMC PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Scott Ekdahl, DO, MPH, Family Medicine, to the Primary Care Team at our new location in Chino Valley. Dr. Ekdahl is a graduate of […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce the addition of a talented Nurse Practitioner to its growing multi-specialty group practice. Sharon Lee, RN, MSN, FNP-C is a Certified […]
We’ve all seen the reports: the Prescott area is frequently rated one of the best places in the country to live. One of the foremost reasons is that our region […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is celebrating its achievements and thanking our community for its support as the hospital marks its 75th anniversary this year. Pierre Tibi, M.D., a nationally acclaimed […]
When you walk into your provider’s office, the hospital Registration Department, a local imaging center or a surgical center and complete the required paperwork, are you often stumped when you […]
What do you do with all of those beautiful fresh herbs and baby greens popping up at the Prescott Farmers Market and backyard gardens? Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Dr. Marc H. Brickman, DO, FACP, Internal Medicine. He has joined YRMC’s Internal Medicine team in Prescott. Dr. Brickman is a […]
You’ve finished the race! What’s the best way to replenish your body and help the recovery process? Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, […]
From humble beginnings in 2013, Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s wellness mascot, Wellby the Yavabear, has become a celebrity around the quad-city area. “I try not to let it go to […]
According to the nonprofit organization American Bone Health, 52 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and low bone density. By age 50, the lifetime risk of fracture is 50% in […]
According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of every four adults in the United States aged 65 or older suffers a fall each year. While this statistic is […]
What does Registered Dietician and diabetes Educator Rita Carey Rubin reach for when she needs a quick, healthy snack? “Nuts and seeds are the perfect snack!” says Rita, host of […]
