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 potential for good health.

Verde Valley Medical Center is pleased to offer a series of free events to the community during Hospital Week, encouraging individuals to work toward maintaining or improving their health.

• Monday, May 11, Kenneth Bescak, M.D., diagnostic cardiologist, presents, Risk Factors in Heart Disease – Modifiable and Nontraditional, in VVMC Conference Rooms B & C, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 12, health screenings for high blood pressure, body mass index, peripheral arterial disease and ankle blood pressure will be held in the VVMC Outpatient lobby, 4-6 p.m.
• Thursday, May 14, Michael Campenni, D.O., and Steven Kurzweil, M.D., urologists, present, Updates for Treatment of Enlarged Prostate and Urinary Incontinence, in VVMC Conference Rooms B & C, 4 p.m.

Please call 639-6551 to register for any or all the events. Walk-in attendance also is welcome. For easiest access to the events, please park in the VVMC visitor lot on Candy Lane and enter through the Outpatient Services entrance. The conference rooms are located to the right.