Adult Care Services, The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center, and The Margaret T. Morris Center’s mission, Quality Care, Quality Services, and Quality of Life, is not solely about the person receiving the hands-on care from their programs, but for the support of caregivers as well. Two key people responsible for this within the three non-profits specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care are Candace Lea and Melody Thomas-Morgan. Both women passionately agree that offering support to … [Read more...] about Adult Care Services Offering Programs that Support the Caregiver
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YRMC Launches Employee Recognition Programs: DAISY and Bumble-BEE Awards
Nearly every day at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), I hear from a patient or family member about a nurse or other employee who made a positive difference to them during their time at YRMC West in Prescott or YRMC East in Prescott Valley. These heartfelt messages helped inspire two new employee recognition programs at YRMC. The programs give patients, families, visitors and others the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work of individual YRMC team members. They … [Read more...] about YRMC Launches Employee Recognition Programs: DAISY and Bumble-BEE Awards
Diabetes Self-Management Helps People Feel Empowered, Encouraged, Enlightened
If you have diabetes, you’re not alone. One in 10 Yavapai County residents lives with the condition. “It’s pretty widespread,” said Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Director of Preventive Medicine and Wellness Andrea Klein, RN, BSN, CDCES, CCRP. “Even with numbers like this, people who have diabetes can feel isolated.” YRMC’s Diabetes Self-Management program helps people living with the condition overcome feelings of isolation. During five weekly sessions, participants … [Read more...] about Diabetes Self-Management Helps People Feel Empowered, Encouraged, Enlightened
Should Lung Cancer Screening be Part of Your Preventive Health Plan?
If you have a history of smoking, adding annual lung cancer screening to your preventive health plan could save your life. Lung cancer screening uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to produce detailed images of the chest and lungs and detect lung cancer early, when it’s most curable. “Early-stage lung cancer has about an 80% chance of cure, or survival, over five years,” said Jennifer Harvey, RN, Nurse Navigator, Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional … [Read more...] about Should Lung Cancer Screening be Part of Your Preventive Health Plan?
Five Questions to Ask Before Your Next Mammogram
One of the most important healthcare decisions a woman will make is where to undergo breast screening. “Most women assume that all imaging facilities offer the same services and are pretty much interchangeable,” said Breast Care Center Imaging Operations Manager Kathi Hoffer at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “In reality, there are significant differences between imaging centers.” This October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the Breast Care Center and … [Read more...] about Five Questions to Ask Before Your Next Mammogram
Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
Veins, vessels and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, M.D., is at home in her new role at the Vein Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “The venous system is critical to our overall health,” said Dr. Attaran, vein specialist at the Vein Center at YRMC. “We depend on our network of veins to deliver deoxygenated blood back to our hearts. It’s familiar territory for me.” The Quad Cities community … [Read more...] about Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
Dignity Health, YRMC Breaks Ground for New Clinic
The new clinic will feature contemporary, state of-the-art advanced interactive technology equal to any place in the country. An $8 million, 10,000-square-foot family and specialty medical clinic is under construction at the intersection of Highway 69 and Lee Boulevard on the eastern edge of Prescott. After several years of negotiation, property owner Jim Lee joined officials from Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in early June to celebrate the groundbreaking for the … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, YRMC Breaks Ground for New Clinic
Anthony Torres, M.D., Named President, CEO of Dignity Health, YRMC
Dignity Health has announced that Anthony Torres, M.D., will serve as the next president and chief executive officer of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Dr. Torres has nearly 40 years of healthcare experience, and his leadership skills, medical expertise and dedication to the community are an excellent fit for leading YRMC into the future. “Dr. Torres was selected for the role after an in-depth process that involved the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Board, executive leadership and … [Read more...] about Anthony Torres, M.D., Named President, CEO of Dignity Health, YRMC
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
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
