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| Just What the Doctor Ordered
At the age of 19, Marvin Colvin broke his leg in two places as the result of a motorcycle accident. After many years of dealing with painful complications, he decided it finally was time to do something about it. That’s when he turned to the Verde... |
| New Knees, New Life
When Shannon Himes was in her fifties, she was in the best physical condition of her life. For years she had dedicated herself to training for triathlons by bicycling, swimming and running. Shannon could swim 1.5 miles without stopping, she ran a... |
| Ready to Run
Leonard Miller loves to take to the trails in Sedona, running and biking through the beautiful, rugged country.
“I only got into the outdoor sports life about 15 years ago, when I moved to this area,” said Leonard. “We live in such a... |
| Recovery Through Rehabilitation
Valerie seemed to have it all – she was an attractive, outgoing high school sophomore, star athlete and honor student with lots of friends. Until one day, during a soccer game on Jan. 18, 2007, when Valerie jumped into the air to head the ball. What... |
| VVMC designated a Cardiac Arrest Center
Verde Valley Medical Center, a member of Northern Arizona Healthcare, recently was designated a Cardiac Arrest Center by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System. As a Cardiac Arrest Center,... |
| VVMC Grows With the Community
After almost two years of construction, Phase I of Verde Valley Medical Center’s expansion project was completed in September 2008. With the completion of the Phase I construction phase, Phase II remodeling and renovation begins.
As... |
| June 1, 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... |
| May 27, 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 22, 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 17, 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 12, 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 11, 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... |
| April 17, 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 14, 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 13, 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 6, 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... |
| March 23, 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 20, 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 10, 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... |
| February 27, 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 22, 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 16, 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 13, 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 6, 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 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... |
| January 19, 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 14, 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 9, 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 5, 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... |
| December 29, 2008 | Healthy Families Holidays 2008
Thanks to the Verde Valley Medical Center, Christmas was brighter this year for nearly 100 families in the Healthy Families program. A gift of $3,000 from VVMC’s Foundation assisted the organization in purchasing a toy for each child of the families... |
| 12/29/08 | VVMC hosts ostomy support group Jan'09
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting an ostomy support group Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 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... |
| December 15, 2008 | VVMC Cancer Center Lunch and Learn
The Sedona Cancer Center of Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a free program for cancer patients and survivors. Lunch and Learn is an educational lunch event on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 12-2 p.m., in VVMC Conference Room A. The program is... |
| December 12, 2008 | ACL Injury Prevention Program
Area high school students recently attended an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) Injury Prevention Program hosted by the EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine Experts department at Verde Valley Medical Center. More than 120 students from Camp Verde,... |
| December 4, 2008 | JRP receives world-wide attention
Verde Valley Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Program (JRP) is receiving world-wide recognition in a medical research article recently published on BioMedCentral.com. The article was written by Jack Wylie, M.D., VVMC Medical Staff member and... |
| December 1, 2008 | Governor visits VVMC
Gov. Janet Napolitano recently was the keynote speaker at Verde Valley Medical Center’s celebration of construction of a new Perinatal Services Unit. The unit is part of the next phase of a $42 million expansion project started by the hospital in... |
| December 1, 2008 | Parkinson's disease support group Dec
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Parkinson’s disease support group Friday, Dec. 12, in Conference Room A, from4-5:30 p.m. This will be an informal holiday gathering open to patients, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in... |
| November 17, 2008 | VVMC hosts ostomy support group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting an ostomy support group Wednesday, Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m. in VVMC Conference Room B for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by ostomy surgery.
An ostomy is the result of surgery... |
| November 17, 2008 | VVMC visiting restrictions
Currently, no children under age 12 are allowed in the clinical areas of Verde Valley Medical Center to visit patients. They are asked to remain in designated waiting areas, and should be accompanied by an adult.
Anyone... |
| October 29, 2008 | Cardiologist to speak at CV Kiwanis Mtg
Kenneth J. Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C., cardiologist with Northern Arizona Healthcare, will be the guest speaker at the Camp Verde Kiwanis meeting, 7 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino. The meeting is open to the public, and all... |
| October 29, 2008 | Parkinson's disease support group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a Parkinson’s disease support group Friday, Nov. 14, Conference Rooms B & C,4-6 p.m. The special topic will be swallowing and cognitive issues.
Parkinson’s disease belongs to a group of conditions... |
| October 27, 2008 | Free Joint Replacement Program seminar
Verde Valley Medical Center will host a Joint Replacement Program seminar Friday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. at EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine, located at the Camp Verde Health Center, 460 Finnie Flat Rd. The seminar is free and open to the... |
| October 27, 2008 | VVMC-Sedona Campus Health and Safety Fair
The Verde Valley Medical Center-Sedona Campus will host its third annual community Health and Safety Fair Saturday,Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun-filled event, including live radio broadcast, is free and open to the public. Some activities... |
| October 13, 2008 | 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... |
| October 10, 2008 | Joyce Richards, M.D.
Joyce L. Richards, D.O., gastroenterologist, recently joined the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Richards received her medical training from Michigan State University, East... |
| October 4, 2008 | 2008/2009 Board Officers
Effective Oct. 1, officers of the Verde Valley Medical Center Board of Directors include Board Chair Kenneth Moll, Engineering manager for Quintus, Inc., Camp Verde; Vice Chair Judith Keane, former Quality Improvement coordinator with the City of... |
| October 4, 2008 | Heart of the Matter
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Oct. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture, “Peripheral Artery Disease,” will be presented by Bruce Peek, M.D., interventional... |
| October 4, 2008 | New CPR Protocol
In partnership with local emergency medical responders, Verde Valley Medical Center’s Emergency department is supporting a growing national trend toward continuous chest compression (CCC) resuscitation versus cardiopulmonary (CPR) resuscitation.... |
| October 1, 2008 | Emergency Nurses Week
Verde Valley Medical Center is celebrating Emergency Nurses Week Oct. 5-11. Emergency Nurses Day is Wednesday, Oct. 8. This year’s theme, Emergency Nurses…Simply the Best!, reflects the dedication of emergency nurses in the United States and around... |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | EntireCare: Rehab & Sports Medicine Offers Expanded Services
Camp Verde residents now have a new location to turn to when they need physical or occupational therapy services: EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine at the Camp Verde Health Center. Offering services at the new location provides a more convenient... |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | Expansion Celebration Tours
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to tour the new units at the Cottonwood campus Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. VVMC recently completed Phase I of its $35 million construction project which included the addition of a... |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | Step up to the Power Plate
Need to increase your bone density, improve your flexibility and better your coordination? The Power Plate machine at Verde Valley Medical Center’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine can help.
Used to benefit individuals with osteoporosis,... |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | Taking the Fear Out of Breast Biopsy
Kim Johanson, 53, has a family history of cancer. Because her maternal grandmother and great grandmother both had breast cancer, she is considered at high risk. For years, she underwent an annual screening mammogram before increasing the frequency to... |
| Sept.18, 2008 | New cardiologist joins NAH
Kenneth J. Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C., cardiologist, recently joined the Medical Staff of Northern Arizona Healthcare. He now is seeing patients at the Camp Verde Health Center located at 460 Finnie Flat Rd., Camp Verde.
Board certified in Internal... |
| Sept. 18, 2008 | VVMC welcomes new pediatrician
Alice Calhoun, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., pediatrician, has joined the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center. Dr. Calhoun received her Master’s of Public Health degree in Maternal-Child Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School... |
| Sept. 12, 2008 | VVMC announces new visiting hours
Effective immediately, the Perinatal and Family Services department of Verde Valley Medical Center has implemented new visiting hours in the Perinatal and Family Services department. After delivery of a baby, visitation is limited to four visitors at... |
| September 10, 2008 | First single-incision laparoscopic procedure performed at VVMC
R. Scott Kinkade, M.D., general surgeon on the Medical Staff at Verde Valley Medical Center, recently performed a single-incision laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Normally, surgeons performing laparoscopic gallbladder removal make at least three... |
| Sept. 8, 2008 | VVMC and Yavapai Collete expand partnership
On Friday, Sept. 5, Verde Valley Medical Center and Yavapai College officially expanded their partnership in providing allied health education to the Verde Valley through the signing of a three-year contract. A small gathering at the college... |
| August 25, 2008 | VVMC's Joint Replacement Program receives national recognition
Jack W. Wylie, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon; and Jon C. Cook, D.P.T., doctor of physical therapy; of Verde Valley Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Program, presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA) in Maui,... |
| August 12, 2008 | Pet Partners training and evaluations to be held at VVMC
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... |
| August 11, 2008 | VVMC hosts ostomy support group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting an ostomy support group for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by ostomy surgery. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month beginning Sept. 3, from 4-6 p.m. in... |
| Aug. 5, 2008 | VVMC receives national award
Verde Valley Medical Center is one of only two hospitals in Arizona to receive a 2008 Gold Award and be recognized in the July 14 U.S. News and World Report, America’s Best Hospitals issue by the American Heart Association/American Stroke... |
| July 18, 2008 | VVMC celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Verde Valley Medical Center’s Healthy Families and Healthy Babies programs, in partnership with the East Yavapai Breastfeeding Coalition (EYBFC), are hosting the first annual Verde Valley World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Celebration. The event will... |
| July 10, 2008 | Hand Therapy Offers Specialized Solution
In summer 007, Jesica Krame was a healthy, active teenager who had just graduated high school and was enjoying working outdoors at her summer job. That changed one day when she was using a chainsaw to cut wood.Her hands slipped, and to her horror,... |
| July 10, 2008 | Talking Quality: Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
Verde Valley Medical Center actively participates in the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA), a reporting initiative that provides information on the quality of care in hospitals that voluntarily report data for selected clinical topics. HQA looks at... |
| July 10, 2008 | VVMC welcomes new Radiology director
Elizabeth Palomino recently joined the staff of Verde Valley Medical Center as new director of the Radiology department. In her position, she will be responsible for oversight and management of the Medical Imaging areas of the hospital which include... |
| June 21, 2008 | A Nurse's Journey to Becoming a Breast Cancer Survivor
After taking early retirement from nursing, Kathy and her husband moved from Rhode Island to Northern Arizona. On a visit home to see her family at Christmas, Kathy discovered a lump in her breast.
“When I returned to Arizona, I had a follow-up... |
| May 27, 2008 | VVMC donates lifesaving equipment
Verde Valley Medical Center’s Emergency department recently donated 23 Rosetta-LT ECG and Data Translators to local first responders. These portable units automatically record and can transmit a patient’s live 12-lead ECG results by emergency... |
| February 18, 2008 | Another new life-saving procedure offered at VVMC
John Schor, M.D., thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon at Verde Valley Medical Center, now is performing cardioverter defibrillator implantation. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are intended to treat patients at high risk for sudden... |
| January 9, 2008 | Endovascular procedure now offered at VVMC
Endovascular stent graft repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm now is being offered at Verde Valley Medical Center by John Schor, M.D., thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. Currently, VVMC is the only facility north of Phoenix providing this... |
| October 16, 2007 | VVMC receives 2007 Employer Excellence Award
Verde Valley Medical center has been awarded the 2007 Employer Excellence Award by the Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA). Only one State healthcare facility in honored with this award once every two years for outstanding support of nursing leadership... |
| August 15, 2007 | VVMC announces new medical director position
Samuel M. Butman, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., interventional cardiologist at Verde Valley Medical Center, recently accepted the additional role of medical director of Clinical Research Activities. In this new position, Dr. Butman will be responsible... |
| April 18, 2007 | VVMC offers new life-saving procedure
Samuel Butman, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.S.C.A.I., interventional cardiologist on the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center, recently performed a device closure of a patent foramen ovale, a small, flap-like opening in the wall between the right and... |
| April 17, 2007 | New procedure for blocked arteries offered at VVMC
Laser atherectomy, a technique that removes plaque from blocked coronary arteries by using a special laser, now is being offered at Verde Valley Medical Center by John Schor, M.D., thoracic and vascular surgeon. In this technique, a thin, flexible... |