Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce the addition of another talented physician to our Primary Care Team in Chino Valley. Anthony J. Brown, DO, Internal Medicine, is relocating from our Prescott Valley office to the new Chino Valley PhysicianCare location. Dr. Brown is a graduate of Midwestern […]
Jan thought her spider veins were mostly a cosmetic problem. But then she noticed her ankles would swell after putting in double shifts at the restaurant she manages. “By the end of the second shift, my ankles would be twice their normal size,” she said. “But after a good night’s […]
YRMC PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Scott Ekdahl, DO, MPH, Family Medicine, to the Primary Care Team at our new location in Chino Valley. Dr. Ekdahl is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa and completed a Master of Public Health degree at Loma […]
Dorothy Kalabus has earned a special status at Yavapai Regional Medical Center: She is YRMC’s longest-serving volunteer. During her years of service, Dorothy has not only witnessed the evolution of community-based healthcare in Yavapai County, she also has participated in it. While serving on the Hospital Auxiliary Board, Dorothy and […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to announce the addition of a talented Nurse Practitioner to its growing multi-specialty group practice. Sharon Lee, RN, MSN, FNP-C is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed a Master of Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. […]
The Olsen and Sischka families have nearly 40 years of firsthand experience operating a successful business in the Prescott area. That’s why the family – owners of Olsen’s for Healthy Animals – appreciate Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) role as a community-based healthcare provider. “This community wouldn’t be the place […]
It’s clear that you are enjoying your retirement when you are freely pursuing the activities you love; playing with the grandkids, golf, gardening or hiking, to name a few. When a fear of falling creeps into your day-to-day life, when you begin restricting your activities to avoid the risk of […]
Here’s a great health trivia question: What vegetable most effectively lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular health, and gives athletes a competitive edge? You might already know the answer – it’s beets! Research shows that some of the natural chemicals in beets lower cholesterol; improve oxygen delivery to muscles; and help […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has announced the date for the opening of a new primary care clinic in Chino Valley. The new primary care clinic – YRMC PhysicianCare, Primary Care – is an important step to expand healthcare services for people in Chino Valley, Paulden, Ash Fork and other […]
By Monica Rodarte, Tempe, Arizona It was September 26, 1980. I had entered the maternity ward at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in full-on labor. My baby was already crowning. It was the first day at work for the nurse who came to my aid. As she was rushing me […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduced two additional 3D Tomosynthesis mammography units to their imaging sites in March, bringing the total to three in the YRMC network. The evidence is clear that Tomosynthesis—3D mammography—is a more precise screening for breast cancer for certain women. According to Kathleen Hoffer, Imaging Operations […]
We’ve all seen the reports: the Prescott area is frequently rated one of the best places in the country to live. One of the foremost reasons is that our region is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation and leisure activities due to the near-perfect climate and clean air. The hiking […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and YRMC PhysicianCare patients will find a fresh new design featuring improved navigation the next time they log-on to YRMC’s on-line patient portal, YRMC CareConnect. “We want our patients to have the best experience possible when accessing their confidential medical records through our on-line patient […]
The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has reached another significant medical milestone with the introduction of the left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure, better known as the “WATCHMAN™.” “The launch of this new service is another excellent example of why the community can be proud […]
Carly McCarter’s ties to Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) are as strong as the branches of her family tree. For generations, the McCarter family has called the Prescott area home. Their roots also are deeply planted in YRMC. “It was like I was raised at the hospital,” said Carly, who […]
Craig Leicht, MD, MPH, has joined YRMC PhysicianCare’s new Interventional Pain Management and Neurosciences medical practice at 980 Willow Creek Road, Suite 201 in Prescott. Interventional pain management is a leading-edge approach to pain management. Specialists like Dr. Leicht use minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat painful conditions. Interventional […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is celebrating its achievements and thanking our community for its support as the hospital marks its 75th anniversary this year. Pierre Tibi, M.D., a nationally acclaimed cardiothoracic surgeon and Medical Director of the James Family Heart Center has a unique perspective on this celebration, as he was […]
Are herbal supplements part of your daily medication routine? Many people don’t think of herbal supplements as medication. But the ginseng you take for memory or the black cohosh for osteoporosis should be monitored just as closely as your prescription medications. “Herbal medications can have adverse interactions when mixed with […]
Good friends, great food and good times were the order of the day as more than 300 gathered to raise more than $30,000 to promote children’s health. Sponsored by Dr. Peter Tibi and Yavapai Cardiac Surgery, the 6th Annual Crawfest was held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Holiday Gardens […]
Speech-language pathologists – also called speech therapists – are educated, skilled and licensed healthcare professionals. They’re also sometimes overlooked by people unaware of the important role these professionals play in health and healing. “Our profession focuses on helping people of all ages – newborn to senior – address health issues […]
