The Olsen family grew up loving ranch life. But they also knew life on the JCJ Ranch in Big Chino, north of Paulden, had its hazards. Dan Olsen – one of John and Ann Olsen’s two sons – recalls a day on the ranch that began with two local kids […]
Kids are back in school, playing sports — and it’s hot out there! Playing hard in hot, humid weather can be dangerous for anyone, but kids are particularly vulnerable to dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Local experts agree that proper hydration, with water, begins hours, if not days before a hot-weather […]
If you have ever had the privilege of hearing Jennifer Harvey sing with her Femme-Folk Pop-Rock band, The Gurley Girls, you will know instantly that this busy lady’s got skills. She is a wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, friend and cake pop baker in addition to her role […]
Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? And here’s one that includes an Easter-themed scavenger hunt, anonymous gifts left at the workplace – yes, it’s Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) – and (spoiler alert) a symphony of synchronized pagers on the couple’s wedding day. For longtime Prescott residents, there’s even […]
Frank Colella, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and has joined the YRMC PhysicianCare Family Medicine team. He is now practicing at 1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 100 in Prescott. Mr. Colella is a Doctoral graduate of Philosophy in Biology from the University of Buffalo and Canisius College. He has […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare is pleased to welcome Pamela Lusk, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Lusk has joined the Ponderosa Pediatrics team on Centerpointe West Drive in Prescott. She is a Doctoral graduate and has completed a Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health at […]
Rich Tenney, PT, DPT, PRC, considers Leslie Day – his third grade teacher – one of the most influential people in his life. “She instilled confidence in me,” said Rich, a fourth generation Prescott resident who grew up bucking hay and branding cattle on his family’s ranch. “Ms. Day got […]
Shake up your morning with a powerhouse breakfast. Try ingredients like quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth for a new way to start your day. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator and host of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen says that many people tend to be creatures of habit, […]
A few Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) therapists use unconventional techniques to help patients overcome the stress of illness. Bridget – a member of YRMC’s Pets Are Warm Support (PAWS) – recommends a scratch behind the ears or a pat on the head. A Boxer, Bridget joined the pet therapy […]
It was a bit of a shock to Sandra and Matt Santos when they learned – 15 years into marriage and in their mid-40s – that Sandra was expecting a baby. “Most of our friends were welcoming grandchildren,” Matt said. “We were blessed with the knowledge that we were going […]
Here’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow: an estimated 40% of food produced in the United States – that’s about $165 billion dollars worth – winds up in a landfill, never making it to a store, onto a table, or into a hungry belly! A large percentage of wasted food […]
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 […]
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 […]
