November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an excellent time for current and past smokers to check out Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). The centerpiece of YRMC’s program is low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), which produces detailed images of the chest and lungs to […]
While it may be alarming to receive a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), it’s important to educate yourself about the disease and what treatment choices are available to you. Making these decisions as soon as possible is key to improving one’s quality of life. What is COPD? COPD […]
The Respiratory Wellness Program at Yavapai Regional Medical Center has published its first quarter, 2018 schedule of Respiratory Wellness Classes. The classes are free of charge and available to all area residents as a service to our community. You’ll gain valuable knowledge about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic […]
Are you thinking about quitting tobacco? We have some very encouraging numbers for you: 20 MINUTES after smoking your last cigarette, your blood pressure decreases and your pulse rate drops to normal. 8 HOURS after quitting, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 24 HOURS after quitting, […]
Many people look forward to the chilly temperatures and brisk breezes that signal the season change in Yavapai County. However, for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the season change may mean increased wheezing, coughing and tightness in the chest. “COPD is a progressive disease that makes it hard […]
You could say Gwen Rhodes’s heart was stolen by cardiovascular nursing early in her career. “I saw that you can fix a patient’s heart and they can go home, play with their grandchildren, pet their dogs and pick up their healthy, productive lives,” said Gwen. “It felt good.” While attending […]
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 […]
