If you’ve ever smoked or you’re a current smoker, the possibility of lung cancer is probably in the back of your mind. What you may not know is that 80 percent of lung cancers are curable, if they’re found early. Enter Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai […]
Did you know that early detection of lung cancer saves lives and that lung cancer screening services are available at YRMC? To raise awareness of the vital role regular imaging plays in lung cancer survival, we invited Jennifer Harvey, Nurse Navigator, Lung Cancer Screening and Care at YRMC, onto the […]
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 healthy habits to inspire you in 2020 and beyond. Healthy Habit #1: Get regular preventive screenings. Preventive screening tests can […]
It’s probably no coincidence that National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18, 2019) kicks off on Mother’s Day. According to the American Lung Association, over the past 41 years the rate of women being diagnosed with the disease has increased by 87 percent. Women or men who smoke are at […]
