When I joined Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) earlier this year, one of my first impressions was that YRMC’s team – from caregivers to support staff to executive leaders – share a core value about what it means to serve the people of Yavapai County. What is that shared value? It’s an understanding that health care is a partnership between YRMC and the community. This health care partnership was evident on June 15 when YRMC announced its 2023 Community Grant recipients. … [Read more...] about YRMC’s Grant Program: Working Together for a Healthier Community
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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
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
YRMG Cardiologist Lives Life with Heart
Many people have important childhood experiences that steer them toward their life’s work. Few, however, can point to an event as significant as testifying before the United Nations at 11 years old. That experience motivated Olufunso Odunukan, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI – an interventional cardiologist who recently joined Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) – to pursue a career in medicine. “At the time, there was a big famine in Ethiopia,” says Dr. Odunukan, who was born and … [Read more...] about YRMG Cardiologist Lives Life with Heart
Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery Launches New Era
The Quad Cities’ first robotic-arm assisted surgery took place at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott on Jan. 26. The successful operation – a knee replacement – was performed by Jason Weisstein, M.D., MPH, FACS, an orthopedic surgeon at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG). “As the Quad Cities’ first robotic-arm assisted surgery, this is a medical milestone,” said YRMC Chief Medical Officer Anthony Torres, M.D., FACP. “Going forward, we’re … [Read more...] about Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery Launches New Era
Local Physician Recognized for Excellence
Even without the challenges of the pandemic, Ronael Eckman, M.D. – recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce – has an extraordinarily busy professional life. Dr. Eckman serves as the chief medical information officer (CMIO) at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). She also cares for newborns and children at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Ponderosa Pediatrics. How does Dr. Eckman feel about these demanding … [Read more...] about Local Physician Recognized for Excellence
YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery Expands Services
Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgery has opened a clinic in Prescott Valley. The orthopedic specialty team is now caring for patients every Thursday and Friday at: YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery Del E. Webb Outpatient Center 3262 North Windsong Drive Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314 928-708-4545 “We’re pleased to offer the community another YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery clinic location,” said Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center Director of Marketing and … [Read more...] about YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery Expands Services
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
Dignity Health, YRMG Launches Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care Program
Deteriorating health and not being able to live at home are among older adults’ greatest age-related fears, according to a recent study of people age 55 and older. Look further and you’ll also find that dementia of any kind makes the list of medical conditions that seniors dread most. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) program – launched recently by Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group – addresses these concerns and more. The program provides the infrastructure dementia … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, YRMG Launches Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care Program
