Dignity Health Unveils New ICU at YRMC East Campus

“This is critical to increase the capacity from 72 to 82 ICU beds,” said YRMC President and CEO Dr. Anthony Torres. “As our community continues to grow, so does the need for ICU treatment.”

Torres noted that the addition will allow YRMC to repurpose existing ICU space for medical, surgical and telemetry inpatient care. He highlighted the expansion as a testament to the hospital’s commitment to high-quality health care.

“This is another example of providing care where it is needed,” he said. “It gives us the opportunity to treat more patients and provide healing to families.”

Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta, members of the Prescott Valley Town Council and representatives from the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce joined hospital officials for the ceremony. Torres credited the community’s ongoing support for making the expansion possible and expressed his desire to strengthen partnerships with local leaders for future projects.

“This is a perfect example of working with community leaders,” he said. “This is a huge step forward and an example of demonstrating our commitment to the highest level of care in the community.”

Torres noted that the new ICU is a significant benefit for Prescott Valley residents, offering dedicated critical care staffing with one doctor, one advanced nurse practitioner and two to four nurses on duty around the clock. Previously, ICU patients were mixed with other inpatient populations, but the expansion allows for more specialized medical attention.

Mark Domingo, director of mission and community outreach for Dignity Health, emphasized that the new ICU reflects the organization’s broader mission of compassionate care. “This shows that we are carrying out our mission through community health. We provide prevention, education and community outreach.” QCBN

By Stan Bindell, QCBN

Courtesy Photo: Dignity Health officials opened the new ICU, noting the need to keep up with the growing community with critical medical services.