Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. However, there is good news: extensive research suggests that lifestyle and diet play an important role in prostate cancer prevention […]
You’re having dinner at your favorite restaurant and a guest at a nearby table collapses. You think it’s a heart attack, but what should you do to help? A heart […]
It wasn’t too many years ago that Lillian Swafford’s days began and ended with a hike of Thumb Butte in Prescott. “I was on the trail by six every morning […]
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is launching two programs that give patients, families, visitors and others the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work of individual YRMC team members. […]
Knees and hips are neck-and-neck for the title of most frequently performed joint replacement surgery in the U.S. However, orthopedic surgeons will tell you that total knee replacement is by […]
Increasing fiber in meals and snacks can improve blood sugar control for people with diabetes. High-fiber diets also lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and other chronic […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons why adults seek medical care. Statistics estimate that around 20 percent of […]
Rob Barth, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, Director of Emergency Services, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, is now also a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves. That’s a […]
Reducing your intake of foods that are high in sodium, harmful fats, and added sugars can significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, what you add to your diet […]
How we dress can say something about who we are. At Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) that’s especially true, thanks to the recent debut of color-coded scrubs and […]
Soundos Moualla, MD, FACC, FSCAI – Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s 2022 Physician of the Year – describes the passion and drive she pours into her work as “relentless […]
If you have diabetes, you’re not alone. One in 10 Yavapai County residents live with the condition. “It’s pretty widespread,” says Andrea Klein, RN, BSN, CDCES, CCRP, Director of Preventive […]
Jacob Gelberg, MD, FRCPC, has joined Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Pulmonology and Infectious Disease. An accomplished pulmonologist, Dr. Gelberg has extensive experience caring for people with conditions that affect […]
Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to good health and the prevention of diabetes, cancer and heart disease can also help keep your mind sharp and memories intact. Join me in […]
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a game changer for people with type I and type II diabetes. That’s how Bonita Wilson, RN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional […]
Skin, the largest organ in the human body, is remarkable. In addition to wrapping and protecting everything inside us, it also regulates temperature, fights infection, eliminates waste, produces vitamin D, […]
Gabriela Herrera, MSN, FNP-BC, has joined Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Pediatrics in Prescott. An accomplished advanced practice registered nurse, Herrera has cared for patients in a variety […]
Removing your hat is traditionally a gesture of respect, such as when the National Anthem is played. The Surgery team at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West […]
Patient-shared decision making is an important aspect of healthcare today. However, advocating for yourself – or someone you love – requires information, especially with a relatively new concept like patient […]
Are you ready for a fulfilling career that also builds humankindness? Explore the diverse opportunities available at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) during our career event: Saturday, […]
If you have a history of smoking, adding annual lung cancer screening to your preventive health plan could save your life. Lung cancer screening uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to […]
Have you embraced healthy habits to help prevent breast cancer? Those same behaviors also keep hearts strong, blood pressures in check, glucose levels in the healthy range and more. “You’re […]
At this time of year, the daylight is short, there’s a chill in the air, and your backyard garden might be sleeping—but there’s no shortage of produce at the Prescott […]
There’s more to spider veins and varicose veins than meets the eye, especially if your lower legs swell after a long day on your feet. And while elevating your legs […]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be profoundly fulfilling—and, it can also be an emotionally overwhelming, physically challenging, and even isolating experience. While people with dementia who remain […]
A recently launched online portal allows patients of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), and any YRMC diagnostic or treatment center to securely pre-register […]
Grace Eunjin Lee, MD, has joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Palliative Medicine in Prescott. Dr. Lee studied palliative medicine during a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. […]
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 […]
Men of Yavapai County, here’s some important health information: Our county has the second highest rate of prostate cancer among Arizona’s 15 counties, according to the National Cancer Institute. Nationwide, […]
High blood pressure is another name for “hypertension.” Informally, it’s also known as “the silent killer,” one of the most alarming descriptions given to a medical condition by the medical […]
Managing and balancing blood sugar is essential to living a healthy life with diabetes. In fact, research shows that even moderately good glucose control can reduce the risk of blindness, […]
It’s ironic that many people outside of healthcare don’t fully understand speech-language pathology—a profession devoted to helping improve communication. “When I found out in college that you could make a […]
Viviene Brown, MSN, APRN, has joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), Primary Care in Prescott Valley. Brown is an accomplished advanced practice registered nurse who diagnoses and treats […]
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. […]
Veins, vessels and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, MD, is at home in her new role at the Vein […]
Prescott Medical Imaging (PMI) and Prescott Valley Medical Imaging (PVMI) are introducing new names as part of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) affiliation with Dignity Health. The outpatient imaging facilities […]
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 summer harvest is just kicking into gear at the Prescott Farmers Market. The first summery squashes, fragrant bunches of basil, crispy cucumbers, bright yellow sunflowers, and many other seasonal […]
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. […]
Imaging technology that both measures how quickly a tumor is growing and pinpoints its exact location is available at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East in Prescott Valley. […]
Approximately one-third of Americans are age 50 or older, according to AARP, and in 2030, one in five will be 65+. As Americans add on years, healthy aging has become […]
With shovels, hardhats and smiles, local and regional leaders recently joined a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of a Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) family and specialty medicine […]
Depression can be an intimidating diagnosis, especially when the person struggling with the medical condition is young. For the child’s family, it’s also a daunting diagnosis. “When someone in the […]
Dignity Health has announced that Anthony Torres, MD, will serve as the next president and chief executive officer of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Dr. Torres has nearly 40 years […]
John Obudzinski, DO, FACOI, recently joined the team at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine in Prescott. “After practicing internal medicine with a large multispecialty medical group in […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn how you can maintain your brain – also called cognitive function – throughout your life. It turns out […]
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 are your dinner plans for the week? Check out Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy Kitchen blog for delicious, affordable and, of course, healthy recipes. But there’s more […]
Neurosurgeon Sam Safavi-Abbasi, MD, is now performing advanced brain and spine surgeries as well as the latest minimally invasive procedures in the Quad Cities, thanks to an affiliation between Dignity […]
Many people have important childhood experiences that steer them towards their life’s work. Few, however, can point to an event as significant as testifying before the United Nations at 11 […]
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 […]
Over the last few years, we have heard a lot about the importance of having a strong and balanced immune system. Good research shows that regular exercise, solid sleep, and […]
Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal and pelvic disorders—they’re a few of the medical conditions many women face, all of which can lead to chronic pain. Pain is considered chronic when […]
When Nisha Tung, MD, was a young girl she wanted to be a surgeon when she grew up. After all, she came from a family of physicians and medicine was […]
Do your tired legs keep you from doing what matters most to you? If your lower limbs feel fatigued even after minimal exercise, they may be sending an SOS. Tired […]
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) […]
It can be challenging to find time to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and even relax when you are caring for a loved one, but poor self-care can negatively affect […]
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 […]
The concept of health and wellness has come a long way. You may remember the workout tapes that once captivated Americans. Or the weight-loss strategies involving cabbage soup, cookies and […]
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 […]
Preventing illness and injury are a big part of staying healthy. We monitor our blood pressure, watch for suspicious moles, check our cholesterol and conduct self-exams important to early cancer […]
Minor cuts, scrapes and wounds normally need very little help to heal. Clean it, bandage it and before you know it, your wound is better … usually. If your wound […]
If you are a woman with diabetes, your risk of developing (and dying from) heart disease may be greater than you think. Diabetes seems to erase, or even reverse the […]
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 […]
If you are one of the millions of people in this country who struggle with chronic pain, you know firsthand how it can hinder your quality of life. You may […]
Winter is a special time at the Prescott Farmers Market, when local growers work a bit of magic to produce a wide variety of vibrant, delicious, and nutrient-packed foods. On […]
Pictured above: The Woodruff Family Conference Center in the new Outpatient Services Building West at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott. Dave Barrett, Board Chair of the Yavapai […]
Can you name a symptom of heart valve disease? If you can’t, you’re not alone. Three out of four Americans know little or nothing about heart valve disease. That’s why […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has re-aligned its Prescott outpatient laboratory draw centers into a single, state-of-the-art location. The new Outpatient Laboratory Draw Center is now serving patients […]
Increased shortness of breath, lack of energy and bouts of dizziness shouldn’t be written off to aging, according to experts at the James Family Heart Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai […]
Our health is measured by many numbers: cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index are just a few. For most of us, the actual numbers aren’t as important as knowing […]
People use the expression “my heart skipped a beat” to describe excitement, fear and even love. But to Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Nisha Tung-Takher, MD, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), […]
Ask anyone what the primary symptom of a heart attack is, and they’re likely to say “chest pain.” While this can be true, it’s not the only symptom, especially for […]
Not many (if any) foods can lower cholesterol, drop blood pressure, control blood sugar, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer, like beans […]
The Quad Cities’ first robotic-arm assisted surgery took place at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott, Arizona on January 26. The successful operation – a knee replacement […]
The word “excellence” has long been associated with the Breast Care Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. But now it’s official. YRMC’s Breast Care Center was recently designated […]
The Quad Cities and Jason Weisstein, MD, MPH, FACS, fit together as naturally as the ball-and-socket joint of the hip fits to the thighbone. That’s an apt description for how […]
The Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2021 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year, Ronael Eckman, MD, is challenging the old saying that no one is a hero […]
Early and regular screening has made lung cancer – the leading cause of all cancer deaths – a potentially curable disease. With low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), 80 percent of lung […]
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 […]
Total hip replacement surgery was so revolutionary in the 1990s that it was coined “the surgery of the century.” Since then, this quality-of-life enhancing procedure has continued to advance. The […]
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 […]
It’s holiday baking time, and lots of folks are looking for recipes that are decadent, delicious, and gluten free. Here at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, I’ve been testing gluten free […]
Marketing professionals call it “brand recognition.” It’s consumer recall of a product – athletic shoes, a local coffee shop, or even the Olympics – by its name, logo or other […]
Early treatment for COVID-19 infection with Monoclonal Antibody (MAB)Therapy for high risk patients is available at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. A Physician Order and Appointment are required. What […]
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, […]
Body weight, physical activity, and alcohol intake are three important factors known to influence a woman’s risk of breast cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society states that the following […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an excellent time for current and past smokers to check out Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). […]
Patient-shared decision making is an important aspect of healthcare today. However, advocating for yourself – or someone you love – requires information, especially with a relatively new concept like patient […]
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. […]
Orthopedic surgeon Jason Weisstein, MD, MPH, FACS, has joined Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgery, bringing to Yavapai County new, specialized orthopedic surgical expertise and expanding the availability of current, […]
Tracy Smith, MD, has joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine in Prescott. Dr. Smith is an accomplished internal medicine physician. Before joining Yavapai Regional Medical Group, he […]
Even without the challenges of the pandemic, Ronael Eckman, MD – recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce – has an extraordinarily busy […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and here at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, we’re serving up my top ten tips and tricks for eating well with diabetes (and getting […]
