This will allow YRMC to provide additional health care access to the community.
The region’s most recent health care need has been filled with the opening of a new state-of-the-art 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) on YRMC’s east campus in Prescott Valley. The 10 beds from the former ICU unit will be repurposed for surgical, medical and telemetry care, bringing the total inpatient bed count from 72 to 82. This will allow YRMC to provide additional health care access to the community.
“We are thrilled to expand our services to care for our growing community,” said YRMC President and CEO Anthony Torres, M.D. “This new 10-bed ICU unit is another example of our commitment to delivering more state-of-the-art health care access to care for the community and to better serve our patients when they need care the most.”
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Bracety emphasizes the importance of the addition and the positive impact it will have on the community.
“This is great news for our community. The opening of a new ICU unit at YRMC means expanded critical care for those who need it most,” said Bracety. “This investment in health care strengthens our region, ensuring top-tier medical support close to home. It’s a huge win for patients, families and our dedicated YRMC health care professionals.”
The new ICU unit is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, including over-bed ceiling lifts, which will allow the ICU staff to lift patients easily and safely, helping to prevent back injuries. Updated workstations allow staff to spend more time at the bedside with their patients.
YRMC’s commitment to improving access to health care for the growing Yavapai County continues. The new ICU is the second expansion of health care services for the Prescott Valley community in recent weeks. YRMC recently opened a new sports medicine clinic that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of exercise and sports-related injuries.
“These services will enhance the level of specialized care and will reduce the need for residents to travel to other cities for medical treatment,” said Dr. Torres. “We are grateful to be able to provide these services to our great community.” QCBN
By Joanne Mack Robertson
For more information about Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center and its network of services in our community, visit yrmc.org.
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