As the number of COVID-19 patients rises in Central and Northern Arizona hospitals, healthcare officials say they are able to manage the situation for now, but that could change quickly. At the time of publication, Yavapai Regional Medical Center West (YRMC) was treating 16 COVID-19 patients, YRMC East was caring for nine and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) reported 16. VVMC Chief Administrative Officer Ron Haase says the hospital is just five patients away from its highest number. “We … [Read more...] about Third COVID-19 Surge Stressing Healthcare Workers, Hospitals
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Governor Ducey Extends Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Tracking COVID-19, Health Care Capacity
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order extending the Enhanced Surveillance Advisory that requires hospitals, testing laboratories and other health care facilities to report detailed information about COVID-19. To help public health officials and local communities make data-driven decisions to fight the spread of the virus, Arizona’s Enhanced Surveillance Advisory, established by Executive Order 2020-13 in March, requires reporting about COVID-19 cases, health care capacity, and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Extends Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Tracking COVID-19, Health Care Capacity
Not All CBD Products are Created Equal
The focus at A Valley of Vitality Wellness Studio is on education. We want to inform our clients on what they can do to help with their own wellness regimen after their massage service and educate them on how they can live a healthier and happier life with less pain and discomfort. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound in Cannabis that is reported to have medical effects. CBD is produced from Cannabis Sativa L (industrial hemp). While related to marijuana, it is distinctly different in many key … [Read more...] about Not All CBD Products are Created Equal
PET/CT is a Winning Combination
When it comes to high-tech imaging and tracking of cancer, nothing matches the amazing capabilities of today’s PET/CT machine. The technology combines positron emission tomography (PET) scanning with computed tomography (CT) scanning. PET uses small amounts of radiation to show how well various organs are functioning; CT provides detailed images of organs and tissues. The combined result is highly detailed 3-D images of the function and structure of various parts of the body. The first PET/CT … [Read more...] about PET/CT is a Winning Combination
YRMC Offering IceCure
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is among the first hospitals in Arizona to introduce IceCure, a procedure to remove benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors without surgery. “Breast fibroadenomas, as they are called, are not life-threatening, but they can be physically disfiguring, uncomfortable and cause women emotional distress,” said Nancy K. Ledoyen, RN, Director, the BreastCare Center at YRMC. “IceCure allows our breast surgeons to treat those benign tumors with minimal scarring.” Benign … [Read more...] about YRMC Offering IceCure
