Your retirement is here! It’s time for traveling, hiking, fishing, gardening, golf and whatever else your ideal retirement brings. The last thing you want is an unexpected setback, like an accidental fall. According to the National Institute on Aging, the risk of falling – and fall-related problems – rises with age. In fact, more than one in four people aged 65 or older fall each year. Statistics show that the rate of fall-related injury and death is even higher in Northern Arizona, where we … [Read more...] about Preventing Falls: Tips for a ‘Balanced’ Retirement
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Rehabilitation Services at Yavapai Regional Receives Second Consecutive Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
Excellence is considered the pinnacle of achievement in any profession. It’s difficult to attain, hard to find and those who truly excel are an inspiration. Such is the case with Rehabilitation Services at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center. For the second consecutive year, the team has placed in the top 5% of healthcare providers nationwide. Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services, has awarded the Yavapai Regional Rehabilitation Services … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation Services at Yavapai Regional Receives Second Consecutive Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
YRMC Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
What is the best job in the world? Working with volunteers, of course. Just ask Nancy Thomes, the director of volunteer services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “I am so fortunate to be where I am because I work with top-notch people every day,” said Thomes. “It takes a giving heart to be a volunteer and I’m surrounded by hundreds of volunteers with very generous hearts.” The volunteers are an integral part of the hospital, enhancing the patient experience and … [Read more...] about YRMC Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
