When we hear the word “cholesterol,” we often think of high-fat diets and heart attacks. However, you may be surprised to know that your body actually needs a certain amount of cholesterol in order to function properly. But there’s a catch. Delyte Nasch, NP, with Yavapai Regional Medical Group – Cardiology in Prescott Valley explains. “When your body produces too much cholesterol, it can line the walls of your arteries with a substance called plaque, narrowing your arteries and decreasing … [Read more...] about Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and Why Knowing Yours is Key
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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
Accomplished Pulmonologist Joins YRMG
Jacob Gelberg, M.D., FRCPC, has joined Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) Pulmonology and Infectious Disease. An accomplished pulmonologist, Dr. Gelberg has extensive experience caring for people with conditions that affect the respiratory system – asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and more. He is certified in both respirology and internal medicine. Gelberg’s medical education included a fellowship in interventional pulmonology at the University of Calgary … [Read more...] about Accomplished Pulmonologist Joins YRMG
Learn from Your Laptop with YRMC’s Healthy Conversations
The concept of health and wellness has come a long way. You may remember the workout tapes that once captivated Americans. Or the weight-loss strategies involving cabbage soup, cookies and grapefruit people pursued over the years, sometimes at a cost to their health. “Today, people view health and wellness through a broader and more sophisticated lens,” said Ken Boush, director of marketing and communications at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “They’re concerned about … [Read more...] about Learn from Your Laptop with YRMC’s Healthy Conversations
The Outpatient Services Building West: Built for Your Health
In late October, the much anticipated Outpatient Services Building West will begin to open in stages to serve our community. Located on the campus of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center West (YRMC) in Prescott, this new state-of-the-art health and wellness center combines high-tech innovations with comfort and convenience. “The Outpatient Services Building West is a patient-focused health and wellness center,” said Dignity Health, YRMC Director of Marketing and Communications Ken … [Read more...] about The Outpatient Services Building West: Built for Your Health
Northern Arizona’s First Cognitive Assessment, Support Clinic Opens
A lost set of keys, a missed dental appointment, forgetting the name of an acquaintance – these may be signs of normal aging. Coupled with other symptoms, however, they may also signal the start of dementia or other conditions that could be mistaken for dementia early on – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), depression, Parkinson’s disease or even a small stroke. These “neurocognitive conditions” all affect a person’s ability to think and reason. They also can’t be diagnosed with a simple … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona’s First Cognitive Assessment, Support Clinic Opens
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
Accomplished orthopedic surgeon Greg S. Keller, M.D., FABOS recently joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), Orthopedic Surgery in Prescott. YRMG Orthopedic Surgery is one of 27 primary and specialty medical practices operated by Dignity Health, YRMG throughout the Quad Cities. “Serving the orthopedic surgery needs of people in Yavapai County is a priority for Yavapai Regional Medical Group,” said Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Director of … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
Yavapai Regional Medical Group Welcomes Director of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Sam W. Downing, M.D., is the new director of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine for Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (formerly YRMC PhysicianCare). The clinic, which serves the entire Quad Cities, is located at: Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Palliative Medicine 802 Ainsworth, Suite C Prescott, Arizona 86301 928-775-5567 Even though Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Palliative Medicine is located in Prescott, many Palliative Medicine appointments … [Read more...] about Yavapai Regional Medical Group Welcomes Director of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
