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, […]
Your kids can probably come up with at least 10 reasons to join the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Kids’ Fun Ride. But, we’re betting we’ll have you ready to register your young cyclists at five reasons. Let’s begin with the basics about the YRMC Kids’ Fun Ride. The ride […]
Get ready to run – or to enjoy the fun – during the James Family Prescott YMCA 41st Annual Whiskey Row Marathon on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sponsored by Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), the race is the oldest continuously run marathon in Arizona and well-known for its fun Finish […]
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. Woodruff, a World Cup competitor, also happens to be a long-time Prescott resident. Woodruff shared some great tips on how […]
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 Cardiology Fellowship at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California and a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University […]
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. Woodruff, a World Cup competitor, also happens to be a long-time Prescott resident. Woodruff shared some great tips on how […]
Lisa Miller, BSN, RN, was 19-years-old when she ran her first Whiskey Row Marathon. The Chicago native – who was All-State in track and field during high school – was attending Northern Arizona University (NAU) at the time. “I didn’t know a soul in Flagstaff,” she said. “I met some […]
Have you wondered how scientific research affects real lives? Look no further than the Human Genome Project for a shining example of how research leapt – relatively speaking – from research labs to patient clinics, like Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Genetic Clinic in Prescott Valley. In 2003, scientists from […]
