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 […]
Your kids can pedal for medals and health at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Kids’ Fun Ride. The ride – part of the Whiskey Off-Road weekend – takes place: YRMC Kids’ Fun Ride Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:00–10:15 am Riders start on Montezuma Street near Prescott Courthouse Plaza Helmets required […]
The Family Resource Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has once again partnered with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to offer a free car seat safety program to families in Yavapai County. In 2019, the Family Resource Center marks its 30th anniversary of serving families in the Quad Cities […]
Russ Dowling’s life changed the day he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As a man who works on his feet all day, he was anxious about complications like heart disease and peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves in his feet) and was at a loss about what to do […]
Most people with diabetes agree – it takes time, education, and some experimentation to figure out what diet patterns, exercise routines, and medications work best for good blood sugar control. Fortunately, there are many excellent resources available locally, nationally, and online to turn to for help, whether you are new […]
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 legs may be caused by a vein disorder that can be easily diagnosed and treated. However, if it’s left untreated, […]
One of the best health strategies is to prevent illness before it happens, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes. While our genetics are hard wired, there are steps you can take to prevent diabetes and reduce your risk. In fact, before type 2 diabetes is diagnosed there’s a […]
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 for years with the best intentions. We want to get rid of them, but often don’t know how to dispose […]
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. This is a new career path for Frank. His dream of a career change came relatively late in life. He […]
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 Fellowship and a Cardiology Fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center, State University of New York in Brooklyn, New York. He is Board […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Arizona, and Yavapai County has the third highest rate of breast cancer among all counties in the state. While we have no control over some of the risks for breast cancer, including family history and genetics, maintaining a healthy […]
In partnership with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, GoNoodle has launched a brand new exercise video called Sweet Georgia Brown. It’s guaranteed to get you and your family dancing! GoNoodle is a robust suite of online games and activities designed by experts to engage children and enhance learning, both at school and […]
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 of the Kansas City University of Medicine in Missouri and has completed a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, […]
In years past, your grandfather may have written off his shortness of breath to old age. Even people diagnosed early in life with heart conditions often didn’t link their decreased energy or their dizziness decades later to their heart conditions. Today, primary care physicians and cardiologists are tuned into subtle […]
