Watch the top-rated show The Voice and you’ll see famous performers and musicians coaching amateur singers to success. Visit Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Physical Rehabilitation Services and you’ll find an exceptional team using videostroboscopy – the latest technology – to help people regain their voices. “Vocal cords are very […]
Amanda and Rusty Summers are busy professionals who work full-time. Amanda helps both her 83-year-old mother Anne and 85-year-old mother-in-law Melvyna with their medical appointments, prescriptions and other healthcare needs. Several years ago, Amanda decided it was time for the family to get smart about managing their healthcare. Her first […]
I was so pleased to welcome and cook with a very special guest; Elena Greenberg, a creative and passionate FoodCorps service member who works with our local schools and community to connect kids with healthy food. When you go to www.foodcorps.org, the first thing you see is a banner that […]
In July 2014, Bob White underwent a coronary angioplasty with stent placement to open up two of the arteries in his heart that were significantly blocked by plaque. One stent was inserted into the left anterior descending artery (LAD): the main blood vessel feeding the front wall of the heart. […]
Dr. John Spitalieri has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s Neurosurgical team at 1001 Division Street in Prescott. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a Residency Program at Arrowhead Hospital in Colton, California. Dr. Spitalieri is Fellowship-trained in Neurosurgery at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey and […]
I was so pleased to cook in this beautiful kitchen today, designed and built by Dorn Homes. In addition to being beautiful this is also an organic home that was built with materials and features that provide a safe and healthy indoor environment for everyone living here. Today we are […]
If I’m feeling well, why do I need a wellness exam? I get an annual physical so why do I need a yearly wellness exam, too? These are questions physicians hear less frequently now that the Medicare Annual Wellness Exam has been around a few years. “At first, patients were […]
Taking a potent blood thinner has never been as simple as washing down a pill with your breakfast juice. Frequent blood tests and dietary restrictions were the routine for most people taking these medications in the past. “The new anticoagulants are making life easier for some people,” said James G. […]
Max was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) several years ago. Since then, physicians have managed his symptoms with medications, bronchodilators and oxygen therapy. The 73-year-old also benefits from palliative medicine, a medical specialty dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with serious or chronic illnesses, such […]
In November 2016, cardiac care in northern and central Arizona takes a major leap forward with the introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West. “TAVR is a significant milestone on many levels,” said Pierre Tibi, MD, Cardiothoracic […]
When we think of pumpkins we immediately picture a jack-o-lantern on Halloween or a pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving dinner. There are various types of pumpkins and countless pumpkin recipes. If we are going to cook with pumpkins we are best off using the pie pumpkin variety; which tends to be […]
Randy Meyers set off for the top of Mingus Mountain that June morning in search of a training site among the Ponderosa Pines. The Prescott Valley resident volunteers as the training coordinator for the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team Dog Unit. Meyers and Bo – his 82-pound yellow Labrador […]
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. – host of the World’s Oldest Rodeo – and its partnership with Wrangler’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink initiative recently donated $2,000 to The BreastCare Center at YRMC. Founded in 2004, Tough Enough to Wear Pink supports rodeos – like Prescott’s World’s Oldest Rodeo – as […]
Pillows are typically used for sleeping, tossing on sectionals and occasionally as a weapon by siblings sharing bedrooms. Jose Torres, MD, Cardiovascular Surgeon at The James Family Heart Center at YRMC, knows that a certain pillow also can be used to explain complicated heart surgeries to patients and their loved […]
We’ve all heard that it’s important to monitor our cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is produced naturally by your body, but it’s also found in food products that come from animal sources like meat, poultry and dairy products. Even though cholesterol has gotten a bad rap, your body actually needs a certain […]
The location where an Interventional Radiologist performs image-guided, minimally invasive procedures is a room in the Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) or the Angiography Suite. This state-of-the-art environment is like an operating room with diagnostic imaging equipment that assists the Interventional Radiologist during a procedure. or click here to watch Dr. […]
Dr. Anil Kumar has joined YRMC PhysicianCare‘s cardiology team in the YRMC Outpatient Services Building in Prescott Valley. Dr. Anil Kumar is a graduate of Government Medical College in Punjab, India, and completed extensive residency program training, to include: Internal Medicine Residency, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, […]
When we look at the numbers, there is no doubt that our daily habits, including what we eat, how much we move, and whether or not we smoke, significantly impact our health. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 80% of deaths from coronary artery disease […]
I cook with salt because it brings out the natural flavor in food. When you cook using a little bit in the beginning, a little bit in the middle and maybe a little bit at the end you actually use less salt than if you just wait until the end […]
Robbie Nicol, Executive Director of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation, announced the Foundation’s receipt of a $15,000 donation from Wells Fargo. This donation will support Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Partners for Healthy Students program. In 2015, the program’s School-Based Kids Health Clinics and the Mobile Kids Health Clinic provided […]
Today we are going to make a few really easy, delicious recipes using tofu – one of my favorite high-protein, plant-based foods. While tofu is enjoyed daily in many Asian countries, it doesn’t make its way into American kitchens that often. That’s too bad, because tofu is a very versatile, […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Partners for Healthy Students program received 1,000 Smile Bags consisting of a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and a plastic carrying bag to hold the items from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students program provides no-cost healthcare services to eligible students through our […]
“I was having leg pain whenever I walked. My primary care physician referred me to a local interventional radiologist, who she said could help me with this problem.” ~Caroline R. Interventional radiologists tend to fly below the healthcare radar, but they serve a very important function in our community. Typically, […]
“After Dr. Dicker showed me the before and after pictures, I was shocked. I probably wouldn’t have made it through the year.” –Mark Fillmore, Prescott Valley An aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the body’s largest artery, the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of […]
Homer Stevens could not walk far because his legs would tire out quickly and his toe was black, swollen and very painful. His quality of life suffered. His podiatrist suggested that he might have a circulation problem and recommended he get tested for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). What is Peripheral […]
The volunteer workforce has always been a critical element in the success of most nonprofit organizations. A strong volunteer presence can mean the difference between a nonprofit keeping their doors open day after day or drastically reducing their services or closing their doors for good. Close to home, volunteers enhance the […]
It may have been the skilled heart doctor who performed an open heart surgery, the compassion a nurse showed during a difficult moment or a gentle hug that calmed a fearful child. It may have been a simple act of kindness from one of our volunteers that made someone feel […]
Michael is a happy, active 11-year old boy with a serious health problem. He has pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat in liver cells. NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage and cirrhosis, and it’s the leading cause of liver disease […]
Recently, I bought a crate of gorgeous spring greens, grown locally at Whipstone Farm in Paulden and brought them to the set of The Morning Scramble with for my monthly live segment. We piled bok choy, tatsoi, spinach, baby kale, baby arugula, turnip greens, and radish greens on the kitchen […]
Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer at the YRMC Gift Shop? Good for you! And we mean, literally, “Good for you!” YRMC Gift Shop volunteers report that they are reaping benefits on many different levels. Here are just a few: Good for your social life. Several YRMC Gift Shop […]
A Healthy Composed Salad is one which each component or ingredient is elaborately put together or arranged neatly on a plate rather than tossed like we typically get when we order salad. Change the presentation and change the experience for your guests by offering different ingredients and providing endless possibilities […]
Today we are celebrating summer family gatherings, picnics at the lake, backyard barbeques and also a special YRMC anniversary! Ten years ago, the YRMC East campus in Prescott Valley opened up its doors to the community. And since then, it’s grown into a state of the art hospital! I had […]
Today we are going to cook with a very healthy, very old grain that most of us probably associate only with beer – or soup. Any guesses what it might be? It’s barley! This little grain has been a staple in diets around the world for a longer time than […]
For Kim, life could not have been better. She was married to the man of her dreams, had a job she enjoyed, and was surrounded by family and friends. But Kim’s good life was shattered when, following her regular mammography exam, she received a call telling her to contact her […]
Ask Jill Potter, RN, the number one way to lower your risk for heart disease and she doesn’t hesitate before responding: “get up and get moving.” Potter – who has earned certification both as an Exercise Physiologist and a Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional – understands how the heart responds to exercise. She […]
There’s no doubt about it. Preparing and eating meals together as a family are two of the most important steps you can take toward ensuring good health for your kids. Scientific studies show that children who frequently eat meals at home with their families tend to enjoy more fruits and […]
For Russ Dowling, the diagnosis of diabetes was a frightening surprise. For many years, his doctor had encouraged him to change his diet and lose some weight, but because his lab results were always normal, Russ felt pretty healthy. He tried making diet changes, but didn’t take them seriously. According […]
Turn back the calendar 10 years and you’ll see the Human Genome Project was publishing the final chromosome sequence in Nature…Daniel Powter’s song “Bad Day” was heading for platinum status…and people were slipping their feet into brightly colored clogs called Crocs. In May 2006, Western Yavapai County residents – especially […]
What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on our health. Sugar-laden drinks like sodas, energy drinks, and even fruit juices and smoothies promote weight gain by providing extra calories, but can also damage our health in more subtle ways. Sugar has been shown to impair […]
Demi Lovato belted out “Let It Go” from “Frozen” for 8-year-old Madison … College student Daniel watched dolphins dance in the ocean as he listened to the latest Weezer CD … Kate immersed herself in her favorite Chopin compositions. Even with their diverse musical tastes, Madison, Daniel and Kate […]
There’s a certain table in the cafeteria at Yavapai Regional Medical Center West in Prescott that’s occupied by the same group each Thursday afternoon. It’s not a standing medical consultation or physician’s power lunch. It’s a group of like-minded volunteers who look forward to their weekly time together. They share […]
Botox® was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002 and since then, has become synonymous with facial wrinkle reduction and creating, at least temporarily, a more youthful look. Today, however, physicians are also successfully using Botox® to treat serious medical conditions, including muscle spasticity resulting from brain […]
Western Yavapai County residents are healing their own arthritic joints, ligament strains, muscle injuries and more with help from Bradley Benson, DO, and a procedure called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). “PRP is a corrective treatment. It helps regenerate and rebuild tissue,” said Dr. Benson, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, YRMC […]
JoAnn spends every weekend she can hiking. She’s trekked the Grand Canyon five times and explored hiking trails throughout Arizona. That’s why she was surprised when a bone density scan revealed she had osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss and can lead to fractures. “I was running, hiking, walking […]
Spring is the time to really enjoy greens! They are new, tender, they have a real mild flavor and they are really versatile. You can take spring baby greens and you can throw them in a salad, chop them up and put them into soups, a quiche, an omelette or […]
One of my goals as a dietician and educator is to get people cooking at home more often. After all, there is no doubt that good health starts with the foods we nourish our bodies with each day, and the more we cook at home, the better our chances are […]
To snack or not to snack…that is the question. Whether or not to snack during the day is actually a question I am often asked and my usual reply is – maybe! Having a snack between meals can be beneficial – if you are hungry or have low energy between […]
A promising new mammography technology that finds forty-one percent more aggressive cancers and can reduce patient recall rates by as much as forty percent has arrived at the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. This new technology, known as breast tomosynthesis, creates a 3-dimensional image that […]
We concentrate so much on carbohydrates, protein and fat in our daily diets which is important; but I think what is more important is the food we put on our plate and the source of where we get these carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Getting a good balance of everything by […]
Physicians across the U.S. and in Arizona recognize Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a pioneer in Patient Blood Management (PBM). After its May 12, 2016 PBM Symposium – Doctors and Patients: The Patient Blood Management Collaboration – many predict YRMC will also become a destination for patients seeking the […]
What does the phrase “precious resource” bring to mind? Most Yavapai County residents think “water” but for Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) caregivers – physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals – these words are associated with strategies to conserve patients’ blood. YRMC launched its Patient Blood Management (PBM) program in […]
Hal Harner has logged tremendous distances on the stationary rowing machine at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Wellness Center. So many, in fact, that the YMRC volunteer was recently recognized by the rowing machine’s manufacturer for reaching five million meters (3,107 miles). “That’s the equivalent of rowing from Los Angeles […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East and West have received Level IV Trauma Designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Emergency Services and Trauma System. “This is confirmation of YRMC’s work to prepare for trauma designation,” said Irene Connor, RN, Director, Emergency Services, YRMC East. YRMC joins […]
Quality and convenience don’t always go hand-in-hand, but at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) new YRMC Outpatient Services Building, they’re perfectly paired! “What distinguishes YRMC’s Outpatient Services Building from other such centers is its association with YRMC, a brand that the community knows, trusts and associates with high-quality healthcare,” said Larry […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or MRI Digital Technology in Western Yavapai County will take a major leap forward when Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduces its new broadband digital system in February. The MRI’s digital technology – located in a newly constructed MRI suite at YRMC West – will deliver: […]
After years as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Jose Torres, MD, is still amazed at the efficiency of the human heart. “The healthy human heart contains four valves that open and close with every heartbeat. This ensures that blood flows through the heart correctly,” said Dr. Torres, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, the James Family […]
Celebrity chefs and butter-drenched recipes are common fare in today’s food-frenzied world. But visit Rita Carey Rubin’s kitchen on the studio set of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy Kitchen and you’ll soon see that food can be both flavorful and healthful. Click here to watch Rita on AZTV’s […]
Orthopedic surgeons understand that precise alignment is key to successful joint replacement surgery. Thanks to its Computer-Assisted Navigation system, people undergoing hip and knee replacement at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) can experience the results of this exceptional accuracy: improved joint stability and better range of motion. Computer-Assisted Navigation technology […]
Today we are going to cook up some roots – which I think are some of the most under-appreciated plant foods out there. Other veggies, like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and even brussels sprouts have had their day in the sun, but roots, like turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, beets, even carrots and […]
I was at the farmers market a few weekends ago, filling my basket with some beautiful winter roots and greens, when a fellow shopper commented on his bad childhood memory of eating mushy, waterlogged, mashed rutabagas. It wasn’t a great memory – and I really couldn’t blame him from steering […]
I decided that today we’ll be making some delicious and unusual types of pesto from unexpected ingredients with our very special guest, Aimee Novak, owner of Soldi Back Alley Bistro in Prescott. Welcome to ‘Aimee Novak’s Pesto Possibilities’. In this video you’ll discover a whole new way of looking at […]
We want to eat healthy in the winter, but just thinking about cold, crisp salads with this kind of weather. It’s just not happening. How do you get a salad to be comforting in the winter? The first thing to think about is using seasonal produce. Fortunately winter is a […]
I’m so excited to share my first of many visits to AZTV’s Morning Scramble with Sandy Moss, where I will be cooking all sorts of healthy and delicious meals to share with the community. As a registered dietician and certified diabetes instructor here at YRMC, I work with patients mostly […]
As you can see on this video, we are out on another field trip today – but we haven’t really gone too far – just to my backyard – where we are about to grill some of these gorgeous vegetables. If you’ve seen any of our previous videos, you already […]
You know, I have never met a vegetable I didn’t like, and I especially like vegetables that are simply prepared – allowing their own special flavors to shine through. That being said, it’s fun to dress them up sometimes, and just a simple sauce, pesto or spice blend tossed with […]
When the holiday season comes around each year, I start thinking about food (even more than I usually do!), and what I can prepare to make the holidays special. I do enjoy making holiday meals that take a little more time to prepare and that are a bit more decadent […]
There’s not a lot of cooking going on in our kitchen today – we’ll just be boiling some water and gathering some fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices together to make healthy beverages you can enjoy every day! What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on […]
We’re visiting Whipstone Farm in Paulden, Arizona today where they’re harvesting fresh produce for the weekly farmers market in Prescott. Whipstone is one of more than 60 local vendors who sell their high quality, locally grown food each Saturday morning in Prescott. Shanti Rade is the owner of Whipstone and […]
Today I’d like to talk about preventing cancer with healthy lifestyle habits, including exercise and, of course diet. Lots of good research over many years has helped us narrow down some really important recommendations for living cancer-free and these are summarized in a report that was published a few years […]
I am pleased to welcome a very special guest today, Dr. Pierre Tibi, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the YRMC James Family Heart Center. I meet with many heart patients that come into our cardiac rehab program and they are usually very concerned about making changes to their diets to […]
Today, as you will see, is all about cooking with kale – one of the most nutritious greens you can find in the market or grow in your own garden. Kale belongs to the big family of cruciferous vegetables, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, mustard greens, bok choy, Brussels […]
I’m here today with some very special guests, Stephen and Cindy Scott, owners of Terroir Seeds and Underwood Gardens, located in Chino Valley and online at UnderwoodGardens.com. Stephen and Cindy both have so much knowledge – for everything from creating healthy, fertile soil and growing food from seed to building […]
We’ve been using a lot of different herbs in our kitchen to boost the flavor, color and nutrients in meals. Although you may not be used to cooking much with herbs like parsley and mint – cilantro may be an herb you know and love. After all, in Mexican and […]
In an earlier post, we explored ways to use more fresh herbs in your kitchen, starting with parsley, one of the most nutritious, inexpensive, and versatile herbs. Remember, cooking with herbs adds a ton of fresh, vibrant flavor to meals, which helps you cut back on the amount of salt […]
I’m here today with my friends and co-workers, Andrea Klein and Kim Friend. Andrea, Kim and I form the diabetes education team at the YRMC Pendleton Wellness Centers in Prescott and Prescott Valley. Andrea shared her incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Cabbage and Bow Ties with us. And I […]
In our last post, we prepared a bunch of food for making delicious home-cooked meals during the week. We cooked a chicken, black beans, brown rice, and sweet potatoes and prepared some fresh broccoli and salad greens. For some of you, this might just be too much food to use […]
Today I want to talk a little about time – not the herb, but the clock variety – and how it often feels like we don’t have enough to do the things we want to do in a day, like cooking nourishing meals at home for ourselves and our families. […]
Today we’ll be talking about herbs, and making a few delicious dishes with one of the most nutritious, affordable, and versatile herbs that is always available – parsley! Herbs are an important part of any healthy kitchen. In addition to adding bright bursts of taste and color, they are also […]
Today, we’ll talk about choosing and caring for another essential kitchen tool – the cutting board – and we’ll also try a few knife skills that will get you cooking and creating some delicious, healthy meals right away. Along with a good knife and a sharpening steel, a good cutting […]
In our last post, we turned the foods we cooked in a few hours on a weekend into some delicious, quick meals. Let’s see what else we can make from our roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, salad greens and broccoli! You can turn leftover chicken into so many different […]
Whether you are preparing healthy food for your family or just for yourself, some basic kitchen know-how not only saves time and money, it also makes cooking at home much more enjoyable. Since the healthiest foods on the plate – vegetables, fruits, garlic, onions, and herbs – all require some […]
