The recently renovated Cardiac Catherization Laboratory at the James Family Heart Center – located at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott – caps a multi-year plan to expand needed cardiovascular services to the community. “It’s exciting to see this come together,” said … [Read more...] about Heart Center Welcomes Top-Tier Cath Lab
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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 … [Read more...] about Yavapai Regional Medical Group Welcomes Director of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
The Shot Felt Round the World
Healthcare officials across Arizona high-fived, cheered, elbow-bumped and even shed tears of gratitude as the first doses of the Moderna vaccine were administered on Tuesday, Dec. 22. “This is a great way to end the year,” said Dr. Kristina Kezar, M.D., from Verde Valley Medical Center. “What a … [Read more...] about The Shot Felt Round the World
Dr. William Lockwood Named 2020 Physician of the Year
The right person at the right time. That sums up how many employees and medical staff members describe William W. Lockwood, M.D., who has been named Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) 2020 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year. Dr. Lockwood is an infectious … [Read more...] about Dr. William Lockwood Named 2020 Physician of the Year
Palliative Medicine: It’s About How You Live
In the minds of most, medicine and technology go hand-in-hand. But, for palliative medicine – a medical specialty focused on improving quality of life for people facing life-limiting, chronic or serious illness – effective communication is the most important tool. “Palliative medicine doesn’t … [Read more...] about Palliative Medicine: It’s About How You Live
Top Orthopedic Surgeon to Lead New Yavapai Regional Medical Group
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has expanded its network of multispecialty medical practices to include Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services. Francisco Jaume, D.O., an accomplished orthopedic surgeon with 28 years of experience, will serve as Lead … [Read more...] about Top Orthopedic Surgeon to Lead New Yavapai Regional Medical Group
How Healthy Animals are Part of Healthy Communities
It’s hard these days to put aside all of the political rancor and the effects of COVID-19 on our society. These things seemingly have taken over our lives in a way that I never thought possible. However, and it’s a big however, I look at life as a glass three-quarters full rather than half empty. … [Read more...] about How Healthy Animals are Part of Healthy Communities
Up and Away: YRMC Soars to New Heights
With the drop of a beam, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) crossed another milestone in its long-term commitment to expand and enhance medical services throughout the region. This beam, the last structural beam to fall into place, seals the framework for a new Health and Wellness Center on the … [Read more...] about Up and Away: YRMC Soars to New Heights
Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and how the world has responded to it has implications well beyond epidemiology. Governments struggle with how to respond, financial markets are on a roller coaster, and we have new vocabulary phrases like “community spread” and “social distancing.” The result is anxiety, … [Read more...] about Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic
YRMC Expansion Continues
The recently-announced affiliation of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) with Dignity Health Arizona Division (DHAD) is yet another example of the ever-continuing renovation and expansion of the region’s largest medical facility. Eighteen projects are underway across the YRMC system, … [Read more...] about YRMC Expansion Continues