Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has realigned its Prescott outpatient blood draw centers into a single, state-of-the-art location. The new Outpatient Draw Center is now serving patients in the recently opened Outpatient Services Building (OSB) West, on the campus of YRMC West at 1001 Willow Creek Road, Suite 1100A, Prescott, Arizona 86301. “The Draw Center is technically advanced as well as spacious, comfortable and convenient for patients,” said Dignity Health, Yavapai … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, YRMC Opens State-of-the-Art Blood Draw Center
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Hometown Hero Earns Dignity Health, YRMC’s Physician of the Year Recognition
The Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2021 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year, Ronael Eckman, M.D., is challenging the old saying that no one is a hero in their own country, or in this case, their community. “I’m a third-generation native of Yavapai County and a fourth-generation resident,” said Dr. Eckman, who grew up in the Verde Valley. “It was important to me to serve my community and the county by coming home to practice medicine.” Eckman graduated in … [Read more...] about Hometown Hero Earns Dignity Health, YRMC’s Physician of the Year Recognition
Dignity Health, YRMC Opening Outpatient Complex
The first two clinics functioning in the recently constructed Outpatient Services Building on the Dignity Health, YRMC campus are now serving patients. They are the Vascular Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery Clinics. These are just the beginning of services to be offered within the recently completed $100 million medical complex, said Ken Boush, communications and marketing director for the hospital. “Clinics and departments will be relocated and opened in stages through the end of January,” he … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, YRMC Opening Outpatient Complex
Orthopedic Surgeon Brings New Level of Specialization to Yavapai County
Orthopedic surgeon Jason Weisstein, M.D., MPH, FACS, is joining Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG), Orthopedic Surgery, bringing to Yavapai County new, specialized orthopedic surgical expertise and expanding the availability of current, important services. “Dr. Weisstein specializes in joint replacement and limb salvage surgery,” said Ken Boush, Yavapai Regional Medical Center director of marketing and communications at Dignity Health. “His work helps people whose limbs are compromised by … [Read more...] about Orthopedic Surgeon Brings New Level of Specialization to Yavapai County
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
YRMC Foundation Honors Granville Community
The Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation recently honored Universal Homes and Prescott Valley’s Granville community for 22 years of generous support during a private ceremony at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) at the east campus in Prescott Valley. During the ceremony, a commemorative display was unveiled bearing a special message for hospital patients and guests that reads, “Our Granville community welcomes you to this place of healing and health. Together … [Read more...] about YRMC Foundation Honors Granville Community
Why Barrett Chooses the YRMC Foundation
Dave Barrett’s ties to the Quad Cities run deep. He’s the third-generation Barrett to provide warmth and comfort to Yavapai County through propane delivery to local homes and businesses. Barrett Propane is about business and community. As the company’s website states, “We live here, we work here and we participate in our community. You’ll see us at local events, local businesses, in our schools and on our ballfields. So when you choose us, you’re choosing the community as well.” That’s the … [Read more...] about Why Barrett Chooses the YRMC Foundation
Heart Center Welcomes Top-Tier Cath Lab
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 Lauren Weedon, RN, MSN, director of Cardiovascular Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “Our most recent Cath Lab renovation includes top-of-the-line technology and the … [Read more...] about Heart Center Welcomes Top-Tier Cath Lab
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
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 Christmas gift for me and the safety of my family and the community. I’m ecstatic. I’m honored.” Moments earlier, Flagstaff Medical Center Critical Care Nurse Stacey Payne, R.N. received the vaccine in … [Read more...] about The Shot Felt Round the World
