2009

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Look Good Feel Better Aug 09
The Cancer Center at the Sedona Campus of the Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB) workshop on Monday, Aug. 3, from 2-4 p.m. LGFB offers a free program that helps improve the self-image, appearance, and quality of...
July 15, 2009
Heart of the Matter Aug 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Aug. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture, “Peripheral Arterial Disease,” will be presented by Eric Cohen, M.D., interventional...
July 14, 2009
Community Open House at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to an Open House for the new Maternity/Women’s Services Unit on the fourth floor of the east addition. The celebration will be held on Monday, August 10, from 5-7 p.m.Some features of the unit...
July 10, 2009
Inpatient Entrance Closure July 09
Beginning Tuesday, July 7, the Inpatient Services entrance and lobby at Verde Valley Medical Center will be closed for approximately three weeks due to construction. Easy access to the hospital can be made by using the Outpatient Services...
July 7, 2009
JRP Seminar July 09
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Joint Replacement Program (JRP) seminar on Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m., at Dry Creek Physical Therapy, 35 Dry Creek Rd., Sedona. The seminar will be presented by Geoffrey Cook, M.D., and Jack...
July 6, 2009
Breast Cancer Resource Program
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are pleased to announce the opening of the new Breast Cancer Resource Program at the Cancer Center – Sedona Campus. The program is designed to assist women who have received a diagnosis of breast...
June 27, 2009
Student Loan Program
The Verde Valley Medical Center Board of Directors offers a Student Loan Program to Verde Valley community members interested in obtaining competency in a healthcare profession. Criteria include U.S. citizenship and Arizona residency for at least...
June 27, 2009
Dr Bescak lipidology certification
Kenneth J. Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C., diagnostic cardiologist at the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, recently became the only board certified lipidologist north of Phoenix. He is one of only six certified lipidologists in Arizona. As a...
June 19, 2009
New Family Practice Physician
Richard A. Gibula, M.D., Family Practice physician, has joined the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center. Dr. Gibula was born in Jaslo, Poland, and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a child. He received his medical...
June 15, 2009
Cancer Survivors Day 09
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD), the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare Sedona Campus is hosting Celebri la Vita! (Celebrate Life!) on Sunday, June 28. The Italian-themed event will be held at Verde Valley Medical Center’s...
June 11, 2009
Camp Verde Open House
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to an open house at the Camp Verde Health Center Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 460 W. Finnie Flat Rd. Meet Kenneth Bescak, M.D., diagnostic cardiologist of the Heart & Vascular Center of...
June 9, 2009
Heart of the Matter July 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, July 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mended Hearts will be presented by Don Luther, former heart patient, and Flagstaff Medical Center...
June 9, 2009
Shoulder surgery seminar at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to an educational seminar about shoulder surgery presented by Bradley Williams, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Williams specializes in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of...
June 9, 2009
Bair Paws System
Verde Valley Medical Center recently introduced use of the Bair Paws ® patient adjustable warming system in the Surgical Services department. These one-use patient warming gowns allow patients to choose the temperature that is just right for them...
June 1, 2009
Paul Joens
Sixty-one-year-old Cottonwood resident Paul Joens admits he doesn’t rush to the doctor every time he feels sick. However, there’s one physician appointment he always keeps—his annual physical checkup. When his doctor told him the results of a yearly...
June 2009
Lunch and Learn June 09
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are hosting a free program for cancer patients and survivors. Lunch and Learn with Suzanne Connolly is an educational lunch event on Saturday, June 6, from 12-2 p.m., in Verde Valley Medical Center...
May 27, 2009
ED expansion
Verde Valley Medical Center is pleased to announce the completion of another phase of its $39 million expansion project. On Tuesday, May 19, the newly expanded Emergency department (ED) began use of a new outside canopy; patient walk-in entry; and...
May 22, 2009
Parkinson's Disease Jun 09
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Parkinson’s disease support group Friday, June 12, Conference Room C,from 4-5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to patients, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about Parkinson’s disease....
May 22, 2009
EMS Week 2009
Whether it’s a serious medical condition or an unexpected accident, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, firefighters, emergency physicians and nurses, and other first responders are heroically performing lifesaving tasks in our...
May 17, 2009
Heart of the Matter June 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, June 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cardiac Catheterization – Does It Really Hurt? will be presented by Bruce Peek, M.D., interventional...
May 12, 2009
New IV technology
In Verde Valley Medical Center’s continuing commitment to patient safety, the use of Alaris Smart Pump units will go into effect June 15 for those patients requiring intravenous (IV) medications. Nationally, IV medications are considered a high risk...
May 12, 2009
Rapid Response Team
Verde Valley Medical Center utilizes a Rapid Response Team (RRT) program to provide assistance to individuals before there is a medical emergency such as a heart attack.      The goal of an RRT is to have members of a care...
May 11, 2009
Hospital Week May 09
National Hospital Week began in 1921 and has grown into the nation’s largest annual healthcare event. This year’s theme,A Healthy Commitment in Changing Times, envisions a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest...
April 17, 2009
Anxiety and depression screening
In honor of National Mental Health Month, Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a complimentary anxiety and depression screening for adults 18 and older on Wednesday, May 6, Conference Room B, 1-4 p.m. Most people feel anxious or depressed at...
April 14, 2009
Heart of the Matter May 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, May 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Risk Factors in Heart Disease – Modifiable and Nontraditional will be presented by Kenneth Bescak, M.D., diagnostic...
April 14, 2009
Heart of the Matter May 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, May 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Risk Factors in Heart Disease – Modifiable and Nontraditional will be presented by Kenneth Bescak, M.D., diagnostic...
April 14, 2009
Parkinsons Support Group May 09
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Parkinson’s disease support group Friday, May 8, in Conference Room C, from4-5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to patients, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about Parkinson’s disease....
April 14, 2009
Pregnancy and postpartum support group
Verde Valley Medical Center offers a pregnancy and postpartum support group, called Mother-to-Mother, for women who are adjusting to the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood. Women can experience a wide range of emotions during pregnancy and after...
April 13, 2009
Parkinson's disease support group April 09
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Parkinson’s disease support group Friday, April 10, in Conference Room B,from 4-5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to patients, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about Parkinson’s...
April 6, 2009
Heart of the Matter April 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, April 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Kidney and Heart Disease Connection will be presented by Thomas Neumann, M.D., nephrologist. Kidney disease...
March 23, 2009
April 09 Ostomy Support Group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting an ostomy support group Wednesday, April 1, from 4-6 p.m. in VVMC Conference Room A for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by ostomy surgery. An ostomy is the result of...
March 20, 2009
Lunch and Learn April 09
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are hosting a free program for cancer patients and survivors. Lunch and Learn is an educational lunch event on Saturday, April 4, from 12-2 p.m., in Verde Valley Medical Center Conference Room C. The...
March 10, 2009
New Foundation Manager
Mira Mihajlovich recently joined VVMC as manager of the Foundation. The Foundation helps raise the money that ultimately benefits the patients served by VVMC, and is the steward of charitable contributions given in support of the hospital and its...
March 10, 2009
Colorectal Cancer Screenings 2009
In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Month and the need for early detection and diagnosis of this treatable disease, the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are offering low-cost, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits. On...
February 27, 2009
March 09 Cardiac Education
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, March 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Swooning or Medical Problem? will be presented by Bruce Peek, M.D., interventional cardiologist. Syncope...
February 22, 2009
VVMC Safe Haven for newborns
Verde Valley Medical Center and its off-site outpatient treatment centers are designated as Safe Havens for newborn babies whose parents are unable to care for them. The Safe Haven drop-off areas are located in the VVMC Cottonwood and Sedona Campus...
February 22, 2009
Joint replacement seminars Feb Mar 09
Listen to our radio ad regarding this event. Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a joint replacement seminar on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m., at the Village of Oak Creek Association, 690 Bell Rock Blvd., Sedona. VVMC’s Joint...
February 16, 2009
Feb 09 physician lectures at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center will be hosting four presentations by members of the VVMC and Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Staffs in the VVMC Conference Rooms B and C during a free community event on Saturday, Feb. 21. Please call639-6551 to...
February 13, 2009
Pet Partners Evaluations
Recognizing the healing benefits of animals, Verde Valley Medical Center developed the Paws for Patients program, which offers inpatients special visits with therapy dogs. All therapy dogs are certified by the Delta Society, and must pass behavioral...
February 6, 2009
Is 90 the new 60?
“Keep moving, dahlings!” Eleanor Ford, world traveler, former surfer and long-time exercise instructor, gently chides her class of senior citizen movers and shakers. She leads the group through a series of Tai Chi movements and demonstrates a deep...
February 3, 2009
New technology for gastrointestinal disorders
Verde Valley Medical Center’s mission is to provide you the best in quality and care – and diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) tract diseases is no exception. VVMC has acquired advanced, high-definition endoscopic technology that allows...
February 3, 2009
Teaching tomorrow's physicians
In partnership with Midwestern University’s Glendale campus, Verde Valley Medical Center is providing learning opportunities to third and fourth year medical students. “We are so pleased to be able to send our students to Verde Valley Medical...
February 3, 2009
Digital mammography available
Digital mammography is available at the Verde Valley Medical Center Cottonwood and Sedona campuses. The American Cancer Society recommends women 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as...
February 2, 2009
February 2009 cardiac education
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Heart Attacks and Me – Get Your Heart in Here! will be presented by Samuel Butman, M.D., interventional...
February 2, 2009
Free cardiovascular lectures
Listen to our radio ad regarding this event. Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to attend three cardiovascular lectures presented by members of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Staff on Saturday, Feb. 21. At 9...
February 2, 2009
JRP Seminars at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting two joint replacement seminars. The first will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at Verde Valley Medical Center, Conference Rooms B & C. The second will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m., at...
February 2, 2009
Look good feel better Jan 09
The Cancer Center at the Sedona Campus of the Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB) workshop on Monday, Feb. 2, from 2-4 p.m. Preregistration is required. LGFB offers a free program that helps improve the self-image,...
January 19, 2009
New Heart & Vascular Center
A first for Northern and Central Arizona: the largest comprehensive, regional program to offer world-class physicians and cutting-edge technology to diagnose and treat heart and vascular conditions – the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern...
January 14, 2009
VVMC Welcomes New Urologist
Michael A. Campenni, D.O., urologist, has joined the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center. Board certified in urology, Dr. Campenni received his medical training from Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers...
January 9, 2009
Physician Cardiac Lecture Offered at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Jan. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture, “All You Wanted to Know about Lipids and Were Afraid to Ask,” will be presented by Kenneth...
January 5, 2009