Should you follow your heart or your head? When it comes to what you put on your plate, the answer is to follow the Mediterranean diet and both your heart and your head will thank you. In the spirit of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, the James Family […]
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 the James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), was a celebration of friendship and community with a […]
Here’s an important question: what is brain food? Or, in other words, what can you eat to keep your brain healthy? Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to better overall health and the prevention of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions also keep our minds sharp, our memories intact […]
On May 7, 2019, the 100th patient underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at the James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West in Prescott. “Our TAVR team does incredible work every day and for every patient,” said Soundos K. Moualla, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Structural Heart Interventional […]
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 – its children. They explored ways they could offer support to parents so that they can give their children the […]
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 of our local medical community and YRMC chose to celebrate National Doctors’ Day by giving back to the community through […]
By John Amos, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yavapai Regional Medical Center Friends recently showed me photos of a garden their children had planted as a summer project. In the first photo, small bunches of broccoli sprouted strong and healthy. This was planted in spring, my friend explained. He swiped […]
Chances are, unless you’ve broken one, you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the health of your bones! However, since half of all women and one in five men will suffer at least one fracture from osteoporosis in their lifetimes, now is a great time to find out […]
Asthma is so associated with children that when an adult is diagnosed with the condition, it’s called “adult onset asthma.” It’s somewhat surprising that an equal percentage of adults and children in the United States – 8.3 percent – suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will soon begin an exciting and significant expansion project on its West Campus in Prescott. “This multi-year project will evolve YRMC West into a state-of-the-art medical and wellness campus,” said Frank Almendarez, MHSA, Chief Administrative Officer at YRMC. “The campus will include a new health […]
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 our blood pressure numbers are within a healthy range. May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month so the James […]
Many in the medical community now use the phrase “brain attack” in place of “stroke.” That’s because strokes have lots in common with heart attacks. A heart attack happens when an artery that delivers blood to the heart becomes blocked. Deprived of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood, heart tissue begins to […]
It’s probably no coincidence that National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18, 2019) kicks off on Mother’s Day. According to the American Lung Association, over the past 41 years the rate of women being diagnosed with the disease has increased by 87 percent. Women or men who smoke are at […]
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 (YRMC) their first stop, their quest would have been fulfilled. Any day of the week, the […]
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 Family Nurse Practitioner and has completed a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at […]
Boosting health and wellness can be as easy as sitting less and standing more! Numerous studies prove that taking short breaks throughout the day to stand (or move around a bit) improves health and wellness in previously unimagined ways. Standing and/or engaging in frequent light activity (like walking around your […]
Distance running is a solitary sport for many people, but for Dave DeVeau it’s a team builder. The Finance Manager of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) peppers conversations about his running experience at the Whiskey Row Marathon with words like coach, comradery and team. Team Training It was Dave’s co-workers […]
Exercising at our higher altitude makes for both beautiful views and unique challenges. Is there anything better than a run, power walk or hike in the Prescott National Forest or on one of our many area trails? The 41st Whiskey Row Marathon – sponsored by Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) – […]
Risotto is a hearty, belly-warming dish that’s traditionally made with just a few simple ingredients: short grain Arborio rice, flavorful stock, pungent onions, wine, creamy butter and Parmesan cheese. While traditional risotto is delicious, it’s not terribly nutritious; after all, it’s essentially a dish made with a lot of white […]
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 all experience levels benefitted. Blue Taylor has been riding a pedal bike since age three. Now almost 12 years old, […]
