Skin, the largest organ in the human body, is remarkable. In addition to wrapping and protecting everything inside us, it also regulates temperature, fights infection, eliminates waste, produces vitamin D, […]
Gabriela Herrera, MSN, FNP-BC, has joined Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Pediatrics in Prescott. An accomplished advanced practice registered nurse, Herrera has cared for patients in a variety […]
Removing your hat is traditionally a gesture of respect, such as when the National Anthem is played. The Surgery team at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West […]
Patient-shared decision making is an important aspect of healthcare today. However, advocating for yourself – or someone you love – requires information, especially with a relatively new concept like patient […]
Are you ready for a fulfilling career that also builds humankindness? Explore the diverse opportunities available at Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) during our career event: Saturday, […]
If you have a history of smoking, adding annual lung cancer screening to your preventive health plan could save your life. Lung cancer screening uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to […]
Have you embraced healthy habits to help prevent breast cancer? Those same behaviors also keep hearts strong, blood pressures in check, glucose levels in the healthy range and more. “You’re […]
At this time of year, the daylight is short, there’s a chill in the air, and your backyard garden might be sleeping—but there’s no shortage of produce at the Prescott […]
There’s more to spider veins and varicose veins than meets the eye, especially if your lower legs swell after a long day on your feet. And while elevating your legs […]
A recently launched online portal allows patients of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), and any YRMC diagnostic or treatment center to securely pre-register […]
Grace Eunjin Lee, MD, has joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Palliative Medicine in Prescott. Dr. Lee studied palliative medicine during a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. […]
Photo: Dr. Jessica Clark, Physical Therapist at Dignity Health YRMC, crosses the finish line after breaking her personal record at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota in June, 2021. The […]
Summer is a great time to step up your water intake. Days are warmer, and we tend to spend a lot of time outdoors exercising. But did you know that […]
Prescott’s 44th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon is fast approaching, and Damon Olsen, the Director of the James Family Prescott YMCA, is happier than ever about the outlook at the Y. […]
Veins, vessels and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, MD, is at home in her new role at the Vein […]
Prescott Medical Imaging (PMI) and Prescott Valley Medical Imaging (PVMI) are introducing new names as part of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) affiliation with Dignity Health. The outpatient imaging facilities […]
In a perfect world, every expectant parent would receive support, encouragement, and all the resources needed to ensure the best possible outcome for themselves and their newborn. However, when a […]
The summer harvest is just kicking into gear at the Prescott Farmers Market. The first summery squashes, fragrant bunches of basil, crispy cucumbers, bright yellow sunflowers, and many other seasonal […]
With shovels, hardhats and smiles, local and regional leaders recently joined a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of a Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) family and specialty medicine […]
John Obudzinski, DO, FACOI, recently joined the team at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine in Prescott. “After practicing internal medicine with a large multispecialty medical group in […]
What are your dinner plans for the week? Check out Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy Kitchen blog for delicious, affordable and, of course, healthy recipes. But there’s more […]
What’s the best job in the world? Working with volunteers, of course! Just ask Nancy Thomes, the Director of Volunteer Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “I […]
It can be challenging to find time to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and even relax when you are caring for a loved one, but poor self-care can negatively affect […]
After 33 years of service to the healthcare industry, John Amos, President and CEO of Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), will retire on September 30, 2022. Amos began […]
The Family Resource Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has recently announced that it will continue its partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to offer […]
Pictured above: The Woodruff Family Conference Center in the new Outpatient Services Building West at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott. Dave Barrett, Board Chair of the Yavapai […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has re-aligned its Prescott outpatient laboratory draw centers into a single, state-of-the-art location. The new Outpatient Laboratory Draw Center is now serving patients […]
The Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2021 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year, Ronael Eckman, MD, is challenging the old saying that no one is a hero […]
Benny and Ellen Benson at the newly dedicated Woodruff Family Conference Center, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center On December 7th, family and friends of Bob and Margaret Woodruff, together […]
Early treatment for COVID-19 infection with Monoclonal Antibody (MAB)Therapy for high risk patients is available at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. A Physician Order and Appointment are required. What […]
While most 34-year-olds are busy building a career, paying the bills, and putting a little money away for the future, Robert Altmanshofer is concerned about what his legacy will be, […]
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is offering free expert assistance to families and individuals who want health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. During open enrollment 2022, […]
Tracy Smith, MD, has joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine in Prescott. Dr. Smith is an accomplished internal medicine physician. Before joining Yavapai Regional Medical Group, he […]
Even without the challenges of the pandemic, Ronael Eckman, MD – recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce – has an extraordinarily busy […]
Experts agree that proper hydration is key to a healthy lifestyle. Drinking enough water helps keep our organs functioning as they should, lubricates our joints, helps to deliver nutrients to […]
Jennifer Goddard, MD, recently joined the team at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Primary Care, in Prescott Valley. Dr. Goddard earned her medical degree from Temple University, College of […]
In late October, the much anticipated Outpatient Services Building West will begin to open in stages to serve our community. Located on the campus of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical […]
Can you name a local historic event that unites seasoned marathon runners from across the globe, moms with their babies in strollers, seniors who enjoy an opportunity to get involved […]
“GoNoodle has always been committed to creating joy, wellness, and self-discovery in kids and the adults who love them,” says Jeff Barnhart, Senior Vice President of GoNoodle. “And since the […]
COVID-19 admissions are increasing at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and in nearly every case, over 99 percent, the person admitted was unvaccinated. Whatever we do, we don’t want […]
Dave Barrett’s ties to the Quad-Cities run deep. He’s the third generation Barrett to provide Yavapai County residents warmth and comfort through propane delivery to local homes and businesses. Barrett […]
There are as many reasons to volunteer as there are volunteers. Some who step up are looking for added meaning to their lives. Some are hoping to find new friends. […]
We’re happy to announce that it’s more convenient than ever to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Beginning Wednesday, May 26th, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations […]
Have you heard of the “helper’s high”? It’s the uplifting feeling experienced after a good deed or an act of kindness. Nancy Thomes, Director of Volunteer Services at Dignity Health, […]
Sleeves Up for the COVID-19 Vaccine gives voice to healthcare heroes from Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. The video series features YRMC physicians, nurses, radiologic technologists, support staff and […]
Home is where we tend to feel the most safe during COVID. Yet when a family member returns from an errand, or someone decides to pay us a visit, virus […]
Healthcare heroes from Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group share their thoughts about caring for our community during COVID-19 via a new video […]
Cold and flu season is here and COVID-19 continues to spread. With every cough or sniffle, you may wonder if it’s asthma or allergies, the flu, the common cold or […]
Gratitude is the thread that weaves the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation together with our donors. In 2020, that message of thanks culminated in a unique and heartwarming Circle […]
The right person at the right time. That sums up how many employees and medical staff members describe William W. Lockwood, MD, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) 2020 […]
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, the flu and other viruses and germs. National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 6-12, serves to remind […]
As 2020 winds to a close, you may be contemplating your year-end charitable giving—especially during this unprecedented year. “Giving is always an expression of hope, but it feels especially so […]
The world has seen pandemics before, but COVID-19 has introduced a new set of challenges unique to the digital age–-information overload. Information overload is a real phenomenon where people have […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Dignity Health have completed an affiliation, uniting two strong healthcare systems that are committed to creating healthier communities by providing accessible, affordable and innovative […]
There is an inescapable, childlike joy that comes from riding a bike over dramatic high desert landscapes, or through forests of towering pines, on one of Prescott’s many and varied […]
As the flu season approaches, we stand the risk of contracting another respiratory illness on top of COVID-19. Along with the risk to ourselves, the flu virus could pressure healthcare […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is offering free expert assistance to families and individuals who want health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. During open enrollment 2021 – November […]
In these days of uncertainties, parents of school-aged children can be sure of one thing: There is no cookie cutter approach to how their child’s school will operate during the […]
By Bill Gustoff, JD, President, Legal Division, Thompson & Associates The COVID-19 pandemic and how the world has responded to it has implications well beyond epidemiology. Governments struggle with how […]
Many people are saying their minds need a break right about now. That they need to shore up their peace-of-mind. We get it because our Vision of a Total Healing […]
While COVID-19 continues to spread across Arizona, the issue of whether or not to wear a mask remains a point of debate. Some argue it does nothing to kill the […]
Gary Ong was well prepared for physical distancing and the other restrictions that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 1999, he has lived on 6 acres of land on the […]
“Slow the spread” is a rallying cry for COVID-19. But, when it comes to information about testing for COVID-19, stopping the spread of misinformation is a challenge faced by public […]
The COVID-19 outbreak is keeping us from the fitness center, but it doesn’t need to prevent us from getting our exercise. The workout you crushed at the gym can be […]
by Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener. Nature has long been known for its relaxing qualities, as a place for humans to find tranquility, healing and rest. Mental clarity and the […]
At Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), we’re working around the clock to deliver the best possible care to our community during this unprecedented time. Now, more than ever, we’re a […]
People started out thinking we could catch COVID-19 just by breathing in another person’s sneeze. Or by shaking hands and then touching our faces. While these things are true, it […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) encourages you to wear cloth face coverings while in public. This follows new recommendations by the CDC aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. […]
Responding to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will now accept cloth mask donations for use in non-patient contact […]
Beginning March 25 at 7:00 p.m., Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) implemented a new screening program for people entering its hospital location in Prescott. Beginning March 26, Yavapai Regional Medical […]
There’s lots of information online about COVID-19, but not all of it’s accurate. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) recommends these state and national sources for reliable information during the COVID-19 […]
Arizona has two new hotlines to contact for accurate and reliable information about COVID-19: The Yavapai County Community Health Services COVID-19 Hotline may be reached at (928) 442-5103 from 8:00 […]
Dear Patients, Visitors and Friends, As your community healthcare provider, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is committed to keeping you up-to-date on how we are caring for you during the […]
Dear Patients, Visitors and Friends, Your health and wellbeing are always our most important priority. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has a strong legacy of caring for the most vulnerable […]
There are many questions surrounding the use of e-cigarettes, such as: Is it smart to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking? What are the long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes? Is […]
If you’re the parent of an elementary school-aged child in the Quad Cities, chances are you’ve heard them come home from school singing Go Bananas, Little Green Froggy or Happy […]
There’s nothing like starting the New Year with healthy habits that are reachable and will make a big difference in your life. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has selected five […]
Brighten the holidays with these 12 healthy holiday tips from Yavapai Regional Medical Center and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These little nuggets of conventional wisdom may remind us […]
When Melody Gimlin crossed the finish line at the 2019 Whiskey Row Half Marathon in Prescott, she had fulfilled a very specific personal goal. It had to do with her […]
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your life. Retirement is here! Now you can enjoy doing all those things you’ve been planning for – travel, hiking, fishing, […]
When do colorful streamers tied to handlebars become wings that can make a bike fly? When a child’s imagination and energy are in high-gear as they were at the 2019 […]
Every year on National Doctors’ Day, we take a moment to recognize the men and women who choose to dedicate their lives to the delivery of healthcare. This year, members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The stained glass windows at the Chapel of the Valley in Prescott Valley tell many stories. The eight windows – works of art made in Europe – depict stories from […]
The sound of catchy music, children’s laughter and dancing footsteps are emanating from many of the classrooms at Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD). Teachers and students are jumping, running in […]
Autumn ranks as our country’s favorite season, but even it has its downside – namely, seasonal flu. “People tend to minimize the flu,” said Sharon Lee, FNP-C, Certified Family Nurse […]
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 […]
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. […]
Kids on bikes decked out with streamers, shimmering stars, multi-colored paper flowers, spinning pinwheels and more joined the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2018 Kids’ Fun Ride at the Whiskey […]
Health and safety is a basic human need, at any age. This is why Yavapai Healthy Schools (YHS) is making sure this goal is met in Yavapai County schools. In 2015, a […]
The phrases “community need” and “community challenge” are two you’ll hear often during gatherings of Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation (YRMC) trustees. “Getting primary healthcare services to children throughout YRMC’s […]
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” – Claude Monet It’s spring and gardeners everywhere are preparing soil, sowing seeds and dreaming of a delicious summer harvest! If you are […]
